Microloans are small loans granted to impoverished borrowers from the original site, typically from developing countries, who normally would not have access to credit from banks or other financial institutions. Microloans were first developed in Bangladesh, supporting women to create small … [Read more...] about Microloans
High School
A Lesson from the Primary School
As IFS continues to grow, so does my thirst for learning about PBL and my drive to ensure I am implementing it on a daily basis. We are at a very important phase in the year when we are delivering this term's projects while planning for next year. We are looking forward to receiving the current year … [Read more...] about A Lesson from the Primary School
Tenacity
The single most important personal characteristic named by business people and sports persons as the key to their success, is tenacity. Tenacity is the ability to keep going when the situation seems hopeless and progress difficult. In most sporting fields talent is important but tenacity is … [Read more...] about Tenacity
The parent-teacher bond
At IFS, staff pride themselves on the close relationships forged with our parent body. Communication will always be the key, as well as providing a supportive environment where parents and teachers feel they can trust each other with the development of the students. I am a firm believer that by … [Read more...] about The parent-teacher bond
A round-the-world trip
As another term comes to an end, I take time to reflect on the ten weeks that have passed. It feels like English in the high college has taken a round-the-world trip, back in time. In Stage 4 we focused on Ancient Greece and decided "Who deserved the olive wreath?" although I think the jury is still … [Read more...] about A round-the-world trip
That time again
It's that time again when I begin to reflect on the term that has passed. It is that time when I say "Wow, are we already three quarters of the way through our second year at IFS?" I look back over the term and see how much progress we have made and how much of a community we are building. The … [Read more...] about That time again