This term stage 4 and 5 students have been introduced to iTunes U. This is an app available on student iPads which enables us to outline tasks, set deadlines and make resources available. There are lots of advantages in using iTunes U, such as: The deadlines for the completion of the work are … [Read more...] about iTunes U
High School
What are my lessons like?
This blog I simply want to give people an insight into the type of lessons that I strive for on a daily basis. Stage 6 students have just completed their Fitness Choices module and will move onto First Aid next week before sitting their half yearly exam on 22 May 2014. Stage 5 students are currently … [Read more...] about What are my lessons like?
What an Atmosphere!
One and a half weeks into a nine week term and the pace is already picking up. The projects are in full swing and the response from the students has been fantastic. This term our stage 5 topic is focused on popular culture and the driving question is 'Are teenagers misunderstood?' This has already … [Read more...] about What an Atmosphere!
Power in Stage 4
This term, stage 4 students will be focusing on the theme of power. All subjects are connected through this theme and explore the driving question, "How is Power Used?" We are currently finishing up the English module in which students studied the play, The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty and various … [Read more...] about Power in Stage 4
Holiday Reading
While catching up with parents in term 1, I had many ask me for a list of books that would suit their teenage sons and daughters. Every individual is different and everyone has different interests and hobbies. For most of the boys and girls at IFS, I would first and foremost recommend ANY BOOKS ON … [Read more...] about Holiday Reading
Awesome stage 4 music performances!
Over the past four weeks students have been introduced to music and the organisation of sounds. They have learned that music is not just associated with musical instruments but can be interpreted by applying a variety of different types of performing medias (sounds). Students have studied … [Read more...] about Awesome stage 4 music performances!