Key Stage 2

Celebrating Languages in 6SDJ

At KISU, we are so lucky to have children from all around the world. In 6SDJ, we counted 12 different nationalities represented in just our one class! To celebrate this, we took some time to explore some of the languages spoken in our class. Ms. Shamim taught the children some Luganda and got them to play a famous Luganda rhyme called “Kaapa e goba e meese”. We then had Paula (Michael’s mother) join us to read a story to the children in Afrikaans. All of the children loved learning about these languages and then took some time to teach the class words or phrases they know in their own language.

We love the Earth!

Taking initiative to honor our planet, Year 3EP experimented with going paperless for an entire day. From fraction practice to crafting non-chronological reports, the students embraced alternatives: whiteboards, magic drawing boards, and even writing directly on their desks. This resourceful approach not only facilitated learning but also sparked a deeper awareness of environmental conservation.

After seeing how well our paperless day went, the students have express interest in incorporating more paperless activities into our lessons. It's not just about saving paper; it's about caring for our planet. We were already reusing paper as often as possible. Now it is heartwarming to witness their enthusiasm and creativity as they brainstorm ways to protect the environment. Great job, 3EP!

Emily Potter

50 Days of Reading!

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

— Dr. Seuss

Reading provides children with valuable life skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. It gives us a chance to experience different perspectives and helps us navigate the world around us.

At KISU Primary, every student is given a reading log and asked to read for 20 minutes at home at least 4 times in the week. Different teachers may give prizes or privileges to encourage meeting class goals. In 3EP, students can earn class money for reading 10 days in a row. When Suryansh Reddy learned of this, he asked, "What if I read more than that?"

And he did!

Suryansh, age 8, has read every day since 28th January. As of 22nd March, that is 54 days in a row! He has the goal to keep going and try to read every day until he end of the school year. We celebrated with him by presenting him with a certificate and a golden book mark!

When ask why reading is good for him, he said, "I read every day, and every time I get better." Suryansh also explained that he enjoys the times he is reading with his parents. "It makes it easier when I read with them."

In the end, however, Suryansh wasn't interested the class money. He was more interested in finding away to support his school community. He decided to exchange his class money for House Points for Kibale.

Inspired by Suryansh's dedication and love for reading, let us all embark on our own literary adventures. Let's continue to encourage each other to explore the endless possibilities that reading offers, not just for our own growth, but for the enrichment of our entire KISU community.

Emily Potter

Y4 Environmental Debate

4DA had their very first Earth Day debate on April 22nd as one of the activities to celebrate our beautiful planet Earth. The Year 4 students put their knowledge of constructing a persuasive argument into action by having to argue for a pro or con side on the following, very relevant, issues for KISU and our greater community:

Issue 1: Single-use plastic bags should be banned in Uganda.

Issue 2: There should be mandatory carpooling at KISU.

Issue 3: No single-use plastic containers during snack time.

Students worked in small groups to structure their argument and deliver a powerful, persuasive message. They used the hamburger model (introduction, 3 reasons, conclusion) in their speech. Congratulations to all our debaters on a job well done.

What do you think? Should plastic bags be banned in Uganda? Should we carpool to school and only use reusable containers for our snack?

Daniela A.

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