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Visit to EMK Center: A Hands-On Adventure in Technology and Innovation

Students from IB DP Year 2 and WACE 11 had an exciting and educational visit to the EMK Center, diving into the world of technology through interactive activities. The day began with a fun introduction to Makey Makey, where students turned everyday objects like paper and pencil into touchpads, blending creativity with basic electronics. They then engaged in a problem-solving session, learning the importance of asking the right questions before diving into solutions. Next, the students experienced the thrill of coding with a drone flying activity, where they controlled mini drones using tools similar to Scratch. Additionally, they got hands-on experience with SketchUp software, creating 3D models of houses, which helped them understand the basics of design and architecture. A key highlight of the visit was exploring Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), where students immersed themselves in virtual environments and learned about the practical uses of these cutting-edge techno

Glimpse into the Future of IB DP Year 2 Students

Only a few months left till Batch of 2025 completes their 2 years of the rigorous IBDP course. This has shaped them to tackle any challenges, with creativity and resilience, in their upcoming university lives. Speaking of which, the DP-2 students have been given the task to share their future university plans with the Career counsellor, Mr. Hasin Ishrak, and the DP coordinator, Ms. Pony Chacko, to further support them in their future endeavours. The students had showcased some insightful presentations, along with their current goals and actions, their preferred universities and additional information, which portrayed their interest and diligence towards their future plans. The presentation was followed up by a question-and-answer session, but nothing to worry about! It was not an IB type question, but simple questions to further understand as to whether students are aware of their choices. This task not only allowed students to research upon their areas of interest and set a plan f

Forecasting Fun: Learning About Weather Like a Pro!

Do you like talking about the weather? I guess it is a pretty common topic. But how about in another language? Or even better, weather forecasting in another language? Last week, the French students got tasked to become a weather forecaster! This task involved choosing a city in France and forecasting the city’s weather for the week. This gave the French students the opportunity to showcase their learning of expressing the weather in French, and roleplay as a weather forecaster! This task also allowed the French students to polish their pronunciation skills as pronunciation is a key aspect when it comes to learning a new language (otherwise others might think we are speaking gibberish). The students showcased their learning in creative manners, through google slides presentation and visuals. As simple and fun the task might sound, it is an effective method in helping students perfect their pronunciation skills and gain more knowledge regarding appropriate vocabularies and sentences

Exploring the 12 TOK Concepts: Group Presentation by IB DP Year 1

Presenting the 12 core concepts of Theory of Knowledge in class was both exciting and insightful. TOK is all about critical thinking and delving into the human nature of knowledge. The 12 TOK concepts push us to question how we know what we know. So, to understand these diverse concepts, we were asked to make a creative poster presenting these 12 concepts with examples. While preparing these presentations, we realized how interconnected each of these concepts are with each other. The 12 TOK concepts include, culture, certainty, evidence, explanation, interpretation, justification, objectivity, power, perspective, responsibility, truth, and lastly, values. In addition to discovering the meaning of these individual concepts, each group had to find relevant examples of them, as well as how they impact the formation of knowledge in our society as a whole. As a group, it was difficult at first to understand such abstract concepts and put them into words, but, through effective teamwork and

IB DP Debate to Celebrate International Peace Day

We are delighted to invite you to a special debate organized by our IB DP Year 1 and 2 students in celebration of International Peace Day. The debate will focus on the thought-provoking topic: “The Role of Education in Promoting Peace: Are Schools Doing Enough?” Event Details: Date: 19 September 2024 Time: 2:10 PM - 3:40 PM Venue: Room 417 This event promises to be an engaging and insightful discussion, showcasing the perspectives and arguments of our talented students. Your presence and support would mean a great deal to them and would contribute significantly to the success of the event. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this meaningful occasion together.

DP Year 2 Collaborative Science Project Presentation: Exploring Water As The Basis Of Life

On the 8th of September, the DP-2 students got to present their findings related to the ‘Collaborative Science Project’, an interdisciplinary study combining the science subjects of biology, environmental systems and societies, chemistry and physics. The students utilised the umbrella theme of water under the topic of ‘evaluating water safety through purification and testing’. Through the conducted experiments, students assessed parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), salinity, and water hardness. These elements are crucial indicators of water quality and have far-reaching implications for ecosystems, human health, and environmental sustainability. Their findings highlighted variations in water quality across different locations, emphasising the importance of monitoring and maintaining safe water standards. This project is more than just a school assignment; it is a reminder of the critical issues surrounding water quality worldwide. Water is a vital resource, yet many communit