Week Nineteen - February 14th, 2025
Grades 6-12
Ensuring Additional Support for All Students.
This academic year we are launching a new support initiative for all students at GIS. Academic Priority is a system of academic support for students that they can access in addition to their regular classes across all departments.
Each department holds a session once a week. The exact timings and locations for each department can be found on the Academic Priority Schedule posted below. This is also available on ManageBac.
Academic priority is staffed by teachers from the departments, ensuring that students have access to the teachers they need. Any student who needs additional support, has a question or just wants to discuss a particular topic is welcome at Academic Priority. There are no fixyed topics for a session. The teacher will provide support based on the individual student’s needs on a particular day.
In addition, teachers make themselves available to any student who needs support whenever possible. We are looking forward to the impact Academic Priority will have on our students progress and attainment.
Please see below for the Term 2 schedule.
Grade 11 and Chemistry
In an exciting interdisciplinary collaboration, DP Chemistry and DP Biology students worked together to develop a glucose standard curve using different analytical techniques. DP Chemistry students prepared the stock glucose solution, while DP Biology students used the serial dilution method to create solutions of known concentrations.
For analysis, DP Biology students measured absorbance using a colorimeter, while DP Chemistry students utilized a spectrophotometer. By plotting absorbance data against concentration, they successfully constructed a glucose standard curve. Using this curve, students were then able to determine the glucose concentration in unknown solutions, applying real-world quantitative techniques.
This collaboration not only reinforced key laboratory skills but also encouraged peer learning, as students shared their expertise in equipment handling and methodology with classmates who do not take both courses.
Grades 6-11
HOLY UMRAH TRIP-
During Week Without Walls, GIS Muslim students embarked on a memorable Umrah trip, experiencing a deeply spiritual journey that was cherished by all. They stayed in the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah, visiting numerous historical sites along the way. Please enjoy their reflections on this wonderful experience in the video below.
We are elated to share the grand success of our students in the FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) competition! Our talented team has won First Place in Robot Performance and emerged as the Runner-Up in Core Values.
The FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) is a global robotics program that introduces children to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Participants gain real-world problem-solving skills by working collaboratively on themed challenges. In the 2024-2025 season, the SUBMERGED℠ challenge invites teams to use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the ocean's layers, bringing their discoveries to the surface as they "sea" into the future.
We are proud to announce that team METAL MECH secured first place in Robot Performance and was also honoured with the Core Values Award. The talented team members are:
Anannya
Selda
Bhadra
Sanchitha
Andy
Jinu
Parin
Prajna
With this achievement, METAL MECH has now qualified for the national-level competition on February 9, 2025. Wishing them the best as they strive to qualify for the internationals!