Key Stage 2

In an unforgettable adventure, our Year Three students recently embarked on their first overnight field trip to the local zoo. Enthusiasm buzzed in the air as they delved into the fascinating world of zookeeping, cleaning Peacock cages, preparing ostrich food and feeding giraffes, gaining hands-on insights into the daily life of zookeepers. As night fell, the excitement didn't wane; the students roasted marshmallows at the enchanting Viavia Lodge, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

The following day, our explorers ventured into the Entebbe Botanical Garden. Armed with compasses, they navigated their way through the giant trees, immersing themselves in the wonders of nature. 

This field trip was not just a journey of discovery, but also a lesson in teamwork, courage, and appreciation for the animal kingdom and the environment. The experience will undoubtedly remain etched in their minds, reminding them of the importance of conservation and the joy of exploring together. Ms Potter. 

Poetry came to life in a whole new way. With an exciting blend of creativity and dramatic flair, the year 3s embarked on a poetic journey that was nothing short of magical. The children were given a selection of poems, and they had the opportunity to choose the ones that resonated with them the most. It was an empowering exercise that allowed them to connect with the written word on a deeply personal level.

The real thrill began when the students had some time to learn their chosen poems. Armed with determination and enthusiasm, they honed their recitation skills, practicing their lines and exploring the rhythmic patterns of their selected verses. This process allowed them to develop a profound understanding of the poems they were to perform.

With the grace and poise of theatre experts, the students stepped onto the stage and brought their chosen poems to life. Their recitations were not mere readings; they were vibrant, dynamic expressions of emotion and imagination. Ms Musundi. 

The Year 4s have done an amazing job throughout the last 8 weeks inquiring into the life and achievements of the Ancient Greeks. Each week was filled with engaging activities, fun facts and discussions. To celebrate our achievements we held an end of unit festival to honor Zeus by having the Year 4 Olympics. This was followed by a delicious feast in true Grecian style. 

Congratulations to our Year 4 winning Olympians: 

1.        Arm Wrestling= Takunda and Toniyi                                        

2.        Running 180m =  Kai, Prasth, Toniyi

3.        Discus Throw = Cihangir and Aniwin

4.        Long Jump Girls = Amara

5.        Javelin Boys = Kai

“You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.”

– Aristotle

Ms Adamkova. 

For the past couple of weeks, the students of Year 4 were busy learning and consolidating their knowledge about the water cycle. They chose to present their understanding using a variety of presentation styles from writing a play, creating  LEGO models, H2O wheels, dioramas and posters. The Year 2 learners were a great audience listening attentively and asking questions. After the presentations, the Year 2s were given a challenge to put together the water cycle puzzle. They were cheered on by their Year 4 mentors and at the end, everyone enjoyed learning from each other and collaborating. Thank you for your visit Year 2! Ms Adamkova. 

Outdoor education week is always something primary student look forward to. This year, the Year 4 students went to Vision for Africa, Mukono. From the moment we arrived, we were busy exploring the grounds which were humongous. After our orientation, it was time for a delicious lunch and a dip in the pool to cool off. We had a chance to participate in a pottery workshop and link our knowledge about Ancient Greek pottery to our own creations. After dinner, it was time to showcase our talents and make some delicious Smore deserts. 

Before we knew it, it was lights out and new challenges awaited us in the morning. After the morning drizzle, we put our fitness levels to the test in team challenges, class competitions and quizzes.  To finish up our amazing adventure at Vision for Africa, we had a slip and slide extravaganza....and just like that, what felt like a blink of an eye, our trip was done and we were back on the KISU campus. While the trip might be over, our memories will last a lifetime.  Ms Adamkova. 

Most students tend to consider Maths as their favorite branch of knowledge, and that is probably due to the fact that it includes more hands-on activities than other subjects. Einstein believed that 'Mathematics is the poetry of logical ideas'; it has rhythm, helps you envision concepts, and gets you attached to the beauty of its practice. Nevertheless, students need to engage with every mathematical concept using the appropriate tools. In Year 5 this term, we began to expand our knowledge of Multiplication and Division, exploring hidden techniques and reinforcing fundamental concepts. Consequently, we see the foundation of our learning as robust because we have approached it from various angles, using a multitude of techniques and activities. We have put these methods into practice for finding factors and multiples, employing counters, hundred charts, and board games. Importantly, we worked together and supported each other's learning through pairs, groups, and peer mentoring. Now, we can all speak the language of Numeracy fluently, and we will continue to nurture our comprehension skills. Ms Farah. 

The Year 6 children enjoyed an amazing trip to Murchison Falls last week as part of our school's Outdoor Ed program. 

We were picked up by Kagera Safari guides early on Wednesday morning and then made our way to the National Park! After arriving we pitched our tents and were then treated to the most amazing traditional Ugandan dance and music performance. All the children enjoyed it so much they decided to join in and boogie too! 

The following day we woke up extra early and headed into the park after picking up our park rangers. We saw herds of elephants, towers of giraffes and then Marc even spotted a lion! After lunch and a swimming pool break back at Bamboo Lodge, we went back into the park to enjoy a boat safari along the Nile River. The children were treated to hippos galore, a crocodile and a bull elephant that had decided to come to the river for a drink.

On the final day we again woke up extra early before setting off on our final safari drive. After many hours of searching, Kato managed to spot a beautiful leopard relaxing in a tree! What sharp eyes! We then started to head out of the park but our road was blocked by a very large bull elephant who wasn't interested in our need to get back to Kampala... After a lot of persuading from our rangers, the elephant eventually moved on and we were able to reach the view point for the mighty Murchison Falls. All the children were blown away by the power and beauty of this iconic landmark.

Overall, the trip was a huge success and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Tolliday and Ms Janet for helping me supervise the children and to Kagera Safaris for helping me organise such a memorable trip. Mr Jones.

On the Monday after getting back from the outdoor ed trip, 6MT came in bright and early for our class assembly on the 5 main kingdoms of living things. The children had worked tirelessly to write their own script, learn their lines and make their own costumes in a very short space of time. There was also 5 days between the last day we had together in school and the assembly. Everyone remembered their lines perfectly and the school enjoyed learning about animals,  plants, bacteria, fungi and protists. We are all so proud of the children for working so hard and performing so brilliantly! Mr Tolliday.