Key Stage 2

In our Year 4 geometry unit, students not only learned about lines of symmetry but also created their very own symmetry name monsters. They folded paper and made a horizontal fold in the middle. Next, they wrote their names using joined letters. Afterwards, they placed their papers on the window to trace the reflection. Once the paper was unfolded, we had some fun looking at the monster creations. Students designed their monsters using vibrant colours and remembered that symmetry is all about both sides being identical. So whatever was on one side had to be on the other. As the final touch, the students named their monsters and shared a fun, creative story about them.

Maths sure can be creative and fun!

Daniella 

Year 3s have been diving into the world of keyboards and unraveling the mysteries of computers and the internet.

In our latest computing escapades, Year 3 students have been mastering the art of typing! From beginner typists to lightning-fast pros, they've been honing their keyboard skills with enthusiasm and skill. It's been amazing to see their progress as they zip across the keys with growing confidence!

Our curious Year 3s have also been delving into the world of computers and the internet. They've been learning about the different parts of a computer, what they do, and how to use them. Plus, they're becoming savvy about internet safety, learning how to stay safe and smart online.

Through a combination of hands-on activities, interactive tutorials, and collaborative projects, our students have been actively engaged in their learning journey, developing vital skills that will serve them well in their academic pursuits and beyond.

Through fun activities, interactive lessons, and teamwork, our Year 3s are having a blast in computing class. 

Sera 

Year 3 has spent the year learning writing through Talk4Writing, a creative writing program developed by Pie Corbett. The program uses three steps: Imitation, Innovation, and Independent Application.

For each writing unit, we first explore a model text. As a class, we retell the story in different ways, such as through pictures or through full body motions, to familiarise ourselves with the content. We experiment with the model text by changing some of the words or phrases while keeping most of the framework the same. 

We use our understanding from the imitation phase to create a toolkit or checklist, which helps us begin the innovation stage. We divide the model text into easy-to-define sections, "boxing it up," and write our own guided writing piece as a class.

Soon, the students gain the confidence needed to write their own pieces! For our latest unit, we learnt about non-chronological reports. The students invited their own mythical animals. Have a look at some of the amazing work these kids can create!

Emily Potter

Computing and Information Technology is based on what a person can figure out, not what they already know. From here, introducing Coding to KISU students this year was considered a leap of change aiming at introducing our pupils to the real modern world. 

One of the steps taken in that direction was participating in the Kampala Coding Competition 2024 that took place in Rainbow International School on the 21st of May. Two groups of four students from Key Stage 2 represented KISU in that competition. Groups from 5 different International schools competed in the LKS2 project on Arts and Music and UKS2 interactive project  on cyberbullying. Both teams worked hard and presented very well and the LKS2 team came back to school with 'The Most Complex Project' award.

Knowing that two brains are better than one, our students worked together in their teams to outline, plan and code their projects using Scratch.com. They shared their ideas, modified each other's suggestions and lead and followed when needed. This competition did not only expose our students to coding skills, but also to critical thinking, reflection, communication and interpersonal skills. 

KISU's main mission is to 'educate today's children for tomorrow's world' and prepping them for a world where technology conquers is a main step in the journey of a thousand miles.

Farah Al Soussi