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Mr Grimshawe visits the Wren University Fair in Nairobi
On Sunday 22nd October, Mr Grimshawe flew to Nairobi, Kenya for a sponsored visit to the Wren University Fair. During his visit, Mr. Grimshawe connected with US universities, learned about admissions, acceptance rates, and financial aid. The fair began at Roslyn Academy in the morning, and later moved to Brookhouse School, where they discussed the admissions process, emphasising the importance of passionate application essays.
In the evening, Mr Grimshawe attended a networking dinner with college counsellors and admissions officers, gaining valuable advice on creating successful applications. The visit was highly successful, and we plan to invite the fair to KISU next year.
Mr Grimshawe would like to express his gratitude to Wren University Fair for the invitation and educational enrichment.
Mr Grimshawe at Rosslyn Academy, Nairobi
Interacting with admissions officers and other counsellors
DP CAS fundraising
Since September, our DP1 and DP2 students have been fundraising tirelessly for their Outdoor Education CAS Projects. The CAS Project is a requirement of the IB Diploma, where students need to work together and demonstrate a months worth of planning towards an initiative. Both year groups are fundraising to renovate schools in Jinja (Esuubi School) and Murchison Falls (Paraa Primary School). We are incredibly proud of their efforts and it is refreshing to witness the development of their social and collaboration skills. A huge thank you to our community who have supported their initiatives!
University/College - The applications begin...
Over the last month, our DP2 students have been given several in-person presentations from universities in the UK and Canada. The DP2 Form Tutors and Mr Grimshawe have had counselling sessions with the students to discuss their individual courses, entry requirements and their admissions essays/personal statements.
Post-16 education can often be daunting and choosing the right university and course is a lengthy process. However, our DP2 students are well underway with their applications. The IBO has launched a new university database with information on whether universities/colleges accept the full IB Diploma or the IB Courses route. I would recommend that all of our students and parents/guardians have a look at this database and use it to research.
IB Visual Arts
The IB Visual Arts course is known for its experimental and expressive nature, encouraging students to explore the limitless boundaries of creativity. This course goes beyond traditional art education, challenging students to question norms and experiment with various mediums. In a typical Visual Arts lesson, it is common to see each student working on completely different outcomes with varying materials. In the image above, our technician Michael is supporting Hadil (DP1) to cut out a base for her first sculptural outcome. Hadil's concept explores the idea of natural growth and beauty in organic forms.
The study of Visual Arts emphasises not only technical skills but also the development of a unique artistic voice. Through a diverse range of assignments and projects, students are given the freedom to express themselves authentically, pushing the boundaries of their artistic capabilities and learning through inquiry and mistakes!
DP 1 TOK Mini-Exhibition
DP 1 TOK Mini-Exhibition
In their recent mini-exhibition, DP 1 students artfully explored the question, "What shapes my perspective as a knower?" The students chose a range of objects, including a camera, a diary, a holy book, a laptop, and headphones/airpods, to represent the various facets of their knowledge formation. This exhibition offered a platform for a diverse array of perspectives, highlighting the multi-layered nature of human understanding.
The camera, for instance, was perceived by some as a tool to capture cherished memories, emphasizing its role in preserving personal experiences. However, others raised the notion that it could distort reality, as the act of photography inherently selects certain elements while omitting others, introducing bias.
The diary was viewed as a means of personal reflection, allowing students to record their thoughts and emotions, thus offering insights into their unique journeys. On the contrary, it was also argued that diaries could be highly subjective and selective, presenting a somewhat skewed representation of their experiences. Ms Kareji.
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