Our recent Book Week was a resounding success! This year's theme was "It Begins With a Thought" and the week was a celebration of reading, author presentations and cultural appreciation through storytelling. Book Week was filled with activities that ignited our learners' passion for reading and it was a joy to see the creativity and imagination of the learners really come alive throughout the week. 

Some highlights of the week:

⭐ Book Character Dress-Up Day: Learners and teachers transformed into beloved literary characters, bringing stories to life with their imaginative costumes.  

⭐ Author Visits: We were honoured to host local and international authors in the Primary and Secondary school, inspiring many to embark on their own storytelling journeys.  

⭐ Parent-led Storytelling: This truly was a highlight for many of our learners who attended. The atmosphere was festive and the children absolutely loved hearing our parents favourite stories, told in a variety of languages. 

⭐ Buddy Reading: The week wrapped up with our Secondary and Primary learners teaming up to share their favourite stories.

Thank you to all who participated and supported these events. Your enthusiasm helps foster a lifelong love of reading in our learners.

And that's a wrap! 

Last week, our Year 5 and 6 learners truly brought the high seas to life with their electrifying performance of ‘Pirates of the Curry Bean.’ It was a truly memorable adventure, filled with laughter, vibrant music, and daring escapades that captivated the entire audience. The energy in the auditorium was palpable, a testament to the months of dedicated rehearsals and hard work invested by each learner. 

Beyond the spectacular performance itself, the production served as a powerful platform for personal growth and development. Learners forged lasting friendships, creating bonds and memories that will undoubtedly extend beyond their time at school. They not only showcased their diverse talents in dance, singing, and acting, but also demonstrated courage and resilience by embracing the challenge of embodying their characters. By stepping outside their comfort zones, they truly embodied the Nexus spirit of being a a risk-taker. 

The radiant smiles and enthusiastic requests for an encore as the final curtain fell were a clear indication of the show's resounding success. It was a moment that underscored the immense value of their collaborative spirit and unwavering dedication. They displayed the attributes of caring and communicators by working together harmoniously, and were balanced and principled by seeing their hard work through to the end. The sense of accomplishment and shared joy made every moment worthwhile, leaving a lasting impression on everyone involved.

The Y12 IBDP musicians had the opportunity to attend a workshop in Electronic Music, hosted at SJII and in collaboration with Chris Koelma and Musical Futures. The 2-day event allowed for hands-on practical experience in performing and creating music through electronics. This is a large part of the IBDP music coursework and it was great to participate in workshops by professional electronic musicians, utilising new and innovative electronic equipment. The  learners, alongside SJII and Dulwich IBDP learners, formed an electronic orchestra using synth pads, utilised guitar loop pedals and adapted them to vocals and even a cello. They created their own samples and worked collaboratively to put together a composition and performance.