International Pi Day Poetry

As a way to celebrate International Pi Day, The English Department teamed up with the Maths Deparment to write poems based on Pi.

The students could either stick to the form of 3.14159267 etc by word count, or by syllable or write a freeform poem as they wished. Here are the results!

Our Year 8 students were asked to make a video on a Global Issue - these were taken straight from the IB Diploma programme:

Culture, identity and community

Students might focus on the way in which works explore aspects of family, class, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender and sexuality, and the way these impact on individuals and societies. They might also focus on issues concerning migration, colonialism and nationalism.

Beliefs, values and education

Students might focus on the way in which works explore the beliefs and values nurtured in particular societies and the ways they shape individuals, communities and educational systems. They might also explore the tensions that arise when there are conflicts of beliefs and values, and ethics.

Politics, power and justice

Students might focus on the ways in which works explore aspects of rights and responsibilities, the workings and structures of governments and institutions. They might also investigate hierarchies of power, the distribution of wealth and resources, the limits of justice and the law, equality and inequality, human rights, and peace and conflict.

Art, creativity and the imagination

Students might focus on the ways in which works explore aspects of aesthetic inspiration, creation, craft, and beauty. They might also focus on the shaping and challenging of perceptions through art, and the function, value and effects of art in society.

Science, technology and the environment

Students might focus on the ways in which works explore the relationship between humans and the environment and the implications of technology and media for society. They might also consider the idea of scientific development and progress.

Here's a selection

Food insecurity by Prisha Kedia Food Waste by Kelvin Champion

Poverty by Imogen Wong Religion by Sherine Boyles

Human Gene Editing by Adrian Chan Body Insecurity Celeste Perreux

Gender Inequality by Ayesha Chowdry

Homelessness by Curtis Ho The Beauty Standard by Sanjana Singh

Year 10 House Debate Tournament

This past month, our entire year group had the opportunity to participate in an inter-house debate competition organized by Mr Chan, Mr Wilson and Ms Motwani. The purpose was to reinforce our team spirit while learning and expressing our points of views about recent global issues.

To start off, each house was split into two groups. Each group had the chance to participate in the preliminary round. It was set up as a typical competition, meaning that only the winning teams would participate in the semi-finals. For the finals, we even had the privilege of having Mr Clayton, Mr Williams and Ms Hall as our adjudicators.

This experience was extremely helpful and enabled us to work on a variety of skills. For example, we had to make sure we were always alert and reactive, to be able to write rebuttals on the spot. This competition also allowed us to work on our communication and teamwork abilities. We had to work together in order to clearly get our points across to the adjudicators.

Personally, I had a wonderful time participating in this competition. The motions were interesting and original. The thrill of the debates really encouraged us to be as powerful and persuasive as possible. Everyone was supportive and the environment was really positive even though it was a competition. I really hope we organize similar events in the future because it was fun, engaging and inclusive.

Leonore Sollari (Y10A)

"WHEN WIll I LEAVE?"

WAR: an anthology

As part of the introduction to the Year 9 'War Poetry' unit, Mr Chan and Mr Squire asked students to write a poem of their own. A selection of sixteen of these are published below and each featured student has received 3 House Points.

The Winners!

See below for all the other entries...