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Creative Connections: DP1 and Primary Celebrate Book Week
Our DP1 students took an active role in Book Week by planning and leading reading activities for younger students in Years 1- 4. In the lead-up to their visits, students worked in groups to design engaging, age-appropriate sessions, drawing on what they have been learning in English.
Some groups explored storytelling through art, encouraging children to create their own stories visually, while others used games like charades and rhyming activities to build confidence with language. One group even adapted the idea of Among Us into a literature-based game, helping younger students think about characters, clues, and meaning in a fun and interactive way.
This experience links closely to our recent work in DP English Language A, where students have studied different ways stories can be told and understood. From analysing visual storytelling in Persepolis to exploring voice and culture in Things Fall Apart, and developing their own writing through letters and comics, students have been thinking carefully about audience and communication.
Book Week gave them the chance to apply these skills in a real context, adapting their ideas for a younger audience and showing creativity, collaboration, and strong communication throughout.
Ms. Natalie Coley
Head of English
“Crunch Time at KISU: Mastering IBDP Mathematics for Exam Success and Beyond”
As we enter the month of May, our DP2 students at KISU begin their final IBDP examinations. We extend our best wishes to all candidates and encourage them to stay focused, confident, and resilient as they complete this important milestone.
At KISU, the IB Diploma Programme Mathematics course offers two distinct pathways: Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Applications and Interpretation (AI), both available at Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL). AA emphasizes algebra, calculus, and rigorous problem-solving, making it ideal for students interested in engineering, physics, or mathematics. AI, on the other hand, focuses on statistics, modelling, and real-world applications, preparing students for fields such as business, social sciences, and data science.
Assessment in both pathways includes internal exploration and external exams, with HL students completing an additional Paper 3. Across both courses, students engage with five key strands: number and algebra, functions, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and calculus.
IBDP Mathematics is a globally respected qualification that builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and data literacy skills essential for university and beyond.
To our DP1 students: now is the time to step up your efforts. Your end of year exams are approaching, and the habits you build today will shape your future success. Stay disciplined, seek support when needed, and aim high.
Mr. Jude Kakuba
Head of Math
DP1 News
DP1 Fundraising efforts:
Our DP1 students have been busy both inside and outside the classroom. As mentioned in the March newsletter, they are continuing their fundraising efforts for the DP2 Prom. The raffle, which will take place during Art Jam, includes some fantastic prizes, so please do consider purchasing a ticket or a full book if you are able to support. Further details are available here.
The Extended Essay Process:
This week, the DP1 students have also started the Extended Essay (EE) process. The EE is an independent research project where students choose a topic they are interested in and write a 4000 word essay. It is an important part of the IB Diploma and helps students develop their research, writing, and critical thinking skills. Over the next few weeks, students will begin exploring possible topics and work towards forming a clear and focused research question.
DP2 News
The past two weeks have been noticeably quiet on campus without our DP2 students. With all Internal Assessments (IAs) now submitted, their focus has shifted fully to their final exams. As a reminder to students and parents: Our staff remain available to provide support; Whether for clarification, revision, or general guidance. Students are encouraged to contact their teachers via email to arrange a convenient time.
We wish the Class of 2026 every success as they begin their final DP examinations!
DP2 Visual Arts Exhibition
On Friday 10th April, our two DP2 Art students, Bernadette and Aaron, presented their final Visual Arts Exhibition. The exhibition was a great success, showcasing a diverse range of work that explored clear and meaningful thematic connections.
The DP Visual Arts Exhibition is the culmination of the two-year Visual Arts course. It provides an opportunity for students to curate and present a cohesive body of work that reflects their artistic journey, technical development, and conceptual understanding. Students are expected to demonstrate not only skill and creativity, but also thoughtful curation. They need to consider how individual pieces relate to one another and communicate ideas to an audience.
Below are some photographs from the Exhibition, just in case you missed it!
Compiled by:
Mr Daniel Grimshawe
Interim School Director, Head of Secondary & DP Coordinator
DP2 Geography on Shipping and Pollution
DP2 Geography has learnt about the importance of Shipping in the global supply chain. Shipping companies like MAERSK and MSC move about 90% of the world’s goods, but it causes high levels of pollution. Large cargo ships travel long distances and use a lot of fuel, which affects both air and water.Huge container ships carry food, electronics, cars, and clothing across oceans every day. Companies such as Amazon rely heavily on international shipping to move products around the world. However, while shipping supports globalisation and economic growth, it is also associated with high levels of environmental pollution. Understanding these impacts and possible solutions is an important topic in DP2 Geography, especially when studying globalization and environmental sustainability
Shipping Causes Pollution as they use Dirty Fuel: Heavy fuel oil produces harmful gases like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, polluting air near ports.Greenhouse Gases: CO₂ from ship engines contributes to climate change. Oil Spills: Accidents or refueling leak oil into the sea, harming fish, birds, and marine life. Ballast Water: Water taken in to balance ships can introduce invasive species when released in new areas. Waste Dumping: Plastics, sewage, and chemicals thrown into the ocean harm marine animals.
How Shipping Can Go Green: Clean Fuels: Use safer fuels like Liquidified Natural Gas(LNG), hydrogen, or ammonia.Better Ship Design: Modern hulls, sails, or rotor systems reduce fuel use. Smart Routes & AI: Optimised shipping routes save fuel and cut emissions. Regulations: International rules help reduce pollution from ships. Shore Power: Ships can use port electricity instead of engines while docked. In conclusion, shipping is essential for global trade, but it pollutes air and water. By using clean fuels, better technology, smart planning, and international rules, the shipping industry can become greener and more sustainable.
Mr. Muhammad Sekatawa
Head of Humanities
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