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Secondary Theatre trip to London

In the first week of the October break we took a trip to London that was an absolute whirlwind of dramatic wonder and cultural exploration. From enchanting wizardry at the Warner Bros Studios to the classic brilliance of the West End, this trip was a fabulous once in a lifetime opportunity for our Nexus learners.

One highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the spellbinding experience at Warner Bros. Studios, where we were transported into the magical world of Harry Potter. The intricacy of the sets and the attention to detail with the make-up, wigs, robotics and so much more was truly mesmerizing. Walking through the Great Hall, taking a stroll down Diagon Alley, and riding the Hogwarts Express left us all with a sense of magic.

The West End, of course, delivered on all fronts. "Phantom of the Opera" at His Majesty's theatre was a hauntingly beautiful spectacle, its opulent sets and beautiful melodies filled the theatre with an eerie, romantic charm. We had spent time beforehand participating in a vocal workshop at the famous Pineapple studios focusing on the haunting melody of 'All I ask of you' from the show which made the performance all that much more special for our learners when they watched it.

"Hamilton" was a masterclass in modern storytelling, seamlessly blending history and hip-hop to create a cultural phenomenon. We were lucky enough to work with a member of the cast on the choreography for 'My Shot' and then after the show we met Declan Spaine who currently plays Hamilton himself and he signed autographs and took some selfies with us!

"As You Like It" showcased Shakespearean comedy at its finest, and we watched this at the Globe theatre where we also had a Shakespearian acting workshop and a backstage tour of the theatre.

"The Play That Goes Wrong" had us in stitches, on our first night, despite some of our learners being very tired after our long journey!

"Dear England" offered a poignant glimpse into the history of British Football and was a fantastic example of how sport and theatre can blend so magnificently, reminding us of the power of storytelling.

Most of our workshops took place at the famous Pineapple studios in Covent Garden where famous artists such as Madonna, Beyonce, Kyle Minoge and casts from the west end musicals regularly rehearse.

When we weren't absorbed in the world of theater, we took in the iconic sights of London, from Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square to the modern vibrancy of the Southbank Centre. We also visited museums, and art galleries such as the Tate Modern; the V&A museum; the Natural History museum & the science museum.

This trip was an experience that will leave an indelible mark on our learners memories and a source of inspiration for our their artistic journeys.

Jerzy Growtowski workshop with Dr Gey Pin Ang

On the 26th of October Nexus drama department was lucky enough to host a performance workshop led by Dr. Gey Pin Ang, a Singaporean theatre pedagogue, director and actress. The workshop aimed to introduce a physical and vocal approach of discovering performance for our IGCSE and IB Theatre learners.

The workshop drew reference from the practice of Jerzy Grotowski. Grotowski was one of the main theatre masters of the 20th century that emphasized an embodied actor training. Our learners were guided through creative playing and participation, with the aim to uncover our inner organic movements and potential. It asked our learners to step outside their comfort zone, exploring how we can connect our voices and bodies to develop performance work in an abstract manner. We are so thankful to Dr. Gey Pin for sharing her expertise and we hope she will come back to Nexus again soon.

Year 2 Field Trip to the Children's Museum

This week 2B, 2P and 2G went on a field trip to the Children’s Museum in connection to our Where we are in place and time unit of inquiry. We have been exploring Singapore’s geography, history and culture throughout this unit. The learners participated in a self-guided tour of the ‘Voyage back in time’ exhibition. This hands-on experience provided the learners with the opportunity to make connections with what they have been learning, particularly about the influence of the Malay, Chinese and Indian culture and the history of the spice trade. We have also been completing a visible thinking routine called ‘Peel the fruit’ which helped learners to grasp the concept of culture and appreciate how unique Singapore’s culture is.

2R and 2W will be heading to the Children’s Museum next week.

Kindergarten Theatre Trip

The Kindergarten went on their first outing of the school year and visited Singapore Repertory Theatre to watch The Cat in the Hat. The show supported our Unit of Inquiry and Language Arts programme. The bus journey to the theatre was very exciting, the children spotted familiar landmarks and signs and symbols in Singapore and happily chatted with their friends. We shared the book in our homeroom this week and the children loved watching the story come alive on the stage. They really engaged with the story and loved seeing the characters from the story, Thing 1 and thing 2 were a favourite! We observed lots of smiles and heard roars of laughter, it was a hugely captivating and funny show.

We had a successful morning and had lots of tired and happy children.

Year 5 & 6 Residential Information Session

Loola - Indonesia

We would like to express our gratitude to all the parents who attended our recent information session. Your active participation and insightful questions were greatly appreciated. It is sure to be an exciting time in Term 2, when we head off to Loola - Indonesia in the month of February.

Year 4 Field Trip to the 'Images of Singapore'.

Year 4 is currently inquiring into the central idea ‘ Migration changes communities and places over time’. During the first two weeks of term we have focused our attention on how the early migrant settlers have shaped the island of Singapore. We have considered the reasons why each early migrant group came to Singapore and the contributions the original settlers made to our island and looked for evidence of the wide diversity of cultures represented in Singapore today.

This week we visited the ‘Images of Singapore’ on Sentosa. Our tour through the museum took us on a journey from the first transient Malay and Indonesian fishermen, past Stamford Raffles signing the treaty, and past the vibrant life of the 1830s as the trading port of Singapore was established. We went through the war years and onwards to independence and arrived at the high-tech city we live in today. During this trip learners developed their appreciation of 'a knowledge of history helps us understand today’s world.' We went on a 'Spirit of Singapore' boat ride past models of iconic important to our island's culture of today such as Marina Bay Sands, the F1, Lion Dancers, an Indian temple, the Merlion, Chinese opera, the Super Trees at Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Airlines flying above - each holding a special place in Singaporean culture with roots in the island's history.

Understanding PYP Math Parent Talk

Thank you to all those who came to the Maths in the PYP Parent Talk on Wednesday. For any parents who were unable to attend, here are the slides for you to review.

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