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Choose 2 electives from the OTHER ELECTIVES group (OE) below. One will be studied in the autumn and the other in the spring term.
Other electives are assessed Pass / Fail.
Students who study Spanish, French or German do not have other electives. Students who study A2 Swedish will choose two electives. A2 Swedish does not count in the elective subjects quota. A2 languages are assessed with a number grade.
Music - Band & Songwriting
Outcomes:
Singing solo or in a group
Learn to play and sing in a band
Learn to sing and play your favourite songs
🎤 UNLEASH YOUR VOICE. Do you spend your life with your AirPods in? Do you constantly find yourself humming in the hallways or singing in the shower? It’s time to stop being a listener and start being the artist.
🌟 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING. Whether you’re a closet superstar or a seasoned performer, this class is designed to make you sound—and feel—incredible:
Own the Mic: Learn how to master your vocal range, control your breathing, and find your unique "signature sound."
Create Your Own Tracks: Got a melody in your head? We’ll show you how to turn it into a real song. You’ll have the chance to dive into Songwriting, crafting lyrics and hooks that actually mean something to you.
Performance Power: Build the confidence to step on stage and own the room. We’ll cover everything from stage presence to overcoming mic fright.
🎧 NO EXPERIENCE? NO PROBLEM. You don't need to be a pro to join—you just need to love music. This is a space to experiment, collaborate with friends, and discover what your voice can really do. From Pop and R&B to Indie and Rock, we embrace every style.
Beginning Drama
Outcomes:
Have fun doing activities with your peers.
Practice becoming a character and memorizing lines.
Speak and move to express personality and emotion
During our drama lessons we will do many activities to practice getting into character, using a script, improvising scenes (working without a script) and have an all around silly, fun time. At the end of the class we will put on a performance for the 2nd graders.
Escape Room
Outcomes:
Get familiar with Escape room game ideology
Create your own escape room game experience
Have the opportunity to play the games created by others
Are you good at solving puzzles and riddles? Do you like to make up some on your own? In Escape room elective you'll have an opportunity to use your creativity and imagination to be the master mind of the game. Use your own story or borrow a plot from your favorite movie or movies and make your friends escape from the scenario created by you!
Introduction to Philosophy
Outcomes:
Critical thinking and learning to learn
Cultural competence, interaction and expression
Multi-literacy and comparative analysis
Introduction to Philosophical ideas from ancient times to modern.
What is the meaning of life? Is life real? Am I in the matrix? Is it a rabbit? Or is it duck? On second thought, is it that seagull that ate my ice cream? These are some of the questions that will arise in Introduction to Philosophy. This elective will open your mind to new ideas and ways of thinking. We will explore how humans viewed the world and tried to figure out what it is all about. Is it "turtles all the way down"? You will have to sign up to find out!
Art
Drawing and Painting
Outcomes:
Expand knowledge of various two dimensional artistic mediums
Learn to communicate and express yourself in visual form
Develop visual thinking, problem solving skills, dexterity and perseverance.
Students will practice different drawing and painting techniques in an encouraging, relaxed environment. Techniques might include watercolour, acrylic paints, gouache, charcoal, ink, oil pastels, soft pastels or markers. Each medium is approached from an environmental perspective to help the students learn sustainable and sensible ways to use materials and care for tools.
Alongside learning the practical artistic skills students will also develop their individual artistic expression.
Topics of projects take inspiration from art history, contemporary art, visual culture in our society, or they could be initiated by the students themselves.
7th grade Robotics video.mp4Robotics & Coding
Outcomes:
Understand "What is a Robot & components of Robotics?"
Understand Electricity and Electronics.
Developing team building skills
Robotics is a growing field in our world that is constantly changing and advancing in technology.
You will have the opportunity to build and program your own robot through various obstacles and challenges presented throughout the class.
For this course, students will be programming and building the Lego Mindstorms Robot. Students will be using it to learn to program robots, create their projects, and share their creations.
You would also develope your team working skills which would be quite useful later in your working life.
We would use Chromebooks and Mindstorm application to write the program and pseudocode. We would start with Visual coding; once you have grasped the basics of programming, we would move on to Text programming.
Participate and improve your digital knowledge and leave your impression in the world !
Suomen kielen valinnainen / Finnish elective
Outcomes:
Learn Finnish faster
Support Finnish studies
Learn to communicate in Finnish
Do you need to improve your Finnish language skills?
If so, this is the right elective for you. We practice communication and do various exercises that deepen your knowledge of the Finnish language.
AI & Our Future
Outcomes:
Learn how AI technology functions
Learn how AI changes society
Learn ethics and risks of AI
The elective is called 'AI & Our Future' that focuses on digital literacy rather than coding. Most students use AI every day, but they don't always understand how it impacts their privacy, their social lives, or their future jobs. This course is designed for everyone. It explores the big wins and the real risks of AI in a way that helps students become responsible, informed citizens.
It requires zero prior tech knowledge and fits perfectly into the goal of preparing students for the modern world.
The ISV Talk - School Newspaper (OE)
Outcomes:
Promote Student Voice and Creativity: Encourage students to express their opinions, ideas, and creativity through articles, stories, poems, and artwork. This helps build confidence and fosters a sense of ownership and pride in their work.
Inform and Engage the School Community: Provide timely and relevant information about school events, achievements, and important announcements. This keeps students, teachers, and parents informed and engaged with what's happening in the school.
Develop Journalism and Communication Skills: Teach students the basics of journalism, including research, writing, editing, and interviewing. This helps them develop critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills that are valuable both in and out of the classroom.
Join The ISV Talk - School Newspaper Elective!
Are you passionate about writing, photography, or graphic design? Do you want to be the voice of your school and share important stories with your peers? Then The ISV Talk is perfect for you!
What You'll Learn:
Journalism Basics: Discover the fundamentals of reporting, interviewing, and writing compelling articles.
Photography & Design: Capture stunning photos and design eye-catching layouts to make our newspaper stand out.
Teamwork & Leadership: Collaborate with your classmates to produce a professional-quality newspaper and develop essential leadership skills.
Why Join?
Express Yourself: Share your unique perspective and creativity with the entire school.
Build Skills: Gain valuable experience in writing, editing, and multimedia production.
Make an Impact: Inform and inspire your peers with stories that matter.
Sign Up Today! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of something special. Join the The ISV Talk and let your voice be heard!
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