Celebrating our values and modelling best practice is the first step in a successful behavior policy. When children fully understand what parents and teachers really value and celebrate, it has a powerful effect. This was also made clear in this week’s Primary School ConnectED on Behavior Management. Ms. Kim spoke about the processes and the successes of a well-constructed policy and it was pleasing to see so many engaged parents.

Ms. Beth, our Secondary School Librarian, organised a creative ‘book fair’ this week. Grade 6 and 7 students loved the chance to browse through the new library collection, displayed on ‘banquet’ tables, rather than hidden away on the shelves. Many books were selected and taken home and the idea was a huge success. This opportunity will be open to other Grade Levels very soon.

Exciting learning took place this week in the Aviation, Aeronautics and Space Center. GIS parent and commercial airline pilot, Mr. Karl Kapadia, gave generously of his time and enthralled students in Grade 9 and 10 with his presentation on flying, which included an analysis of the forces involved and fascinating insights into piloting an A380. I was very impressed by our students’ responses and engagement in this interactive session. Thank you to Mr. Kapadia and to Mr. Vikas for arranging this.