How we organise ourselves

 This week, we started by unpacking the word ORGANISE. It is really surprising that learners have different impressions and perspectives of the word.

Most of them equate organise to lining up properly. Some look at the word as putting things in a certain order such as shortest to tallest, biggest to smallest. Others think that grouping alike or similar things is being organised.

They might have different perspectives but they are all correct about it.

Let us see where our exploration will lead us when we return after the break.😊

* Here, grade 1s sorted out pictures to two groups: ORGANISED and NOT ORGANISED or messy. They explained afterwards the reason behind their choices.

* Here the Grade 1s did a carousel and wrote their idea about WHAT's in the FOOD?

Book and Culture Week

 This week had been a very busy week for all community members. Teachers and parents prepared booths to showcase cultures around the world. There were even prepared games for the kids to play with and enjoy. All of the activities were engaging and fun. The whole school community loved the information sharing, the photo booths in and outside the school and of course, the dressing up (spirit week). 😍

Our biggest THANKS to the PTA and the Parent volunteers, who shared their most precious time and expertise to our students. We really appreciate it.❤️

The Grade 1s in their national attires

On the map you can see our places of origin.

We also had started our Maths lesson on money. To connect it to the week's event, we matched different currencies and flags of different countries.

KATANUKI was also shared by one student to the class. It is a Japanese game called die cutting. Everybody tried but no one successfully cut the die without breaking it.

The parents also prepared activities for the kids. The kids learned different games played here in Japan. They also learned about origami and haiku.

Dressing up in different characters is one of the most exciting parts.

Mr and Mrs Morineau (parents of Anton) shared their expertise on crepe-making. Everybody enjoyed seeing the fantastic crepe tossing and of course loved the best part which is, eating the crepe. 😋 YUM!

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH ❤️

MERCI

MUCHOS GRACIAS

MARAMING SALAMAT

TERIMA KASIH BANYAK

GAMSA HAEYO

ARIGATO GOZAIMASU

SPASIBO

XIE XIE

DANKE

Exhibit: Inventions that Changed the World

 The Grade 1s did a lot of hard work to look for information about the invention of their choice and to come up with a model of it.

They displayed their hard work in the hallway for other community members to see. The main reason for the exhibit is for them to share what they know and learned from this unit to the rest of the school.

The next one they are working on is their own idea (which may possibly result to an invention in the future) to help people's lives become. They chose one category from below and brainstormed different situations that are caused by the category of their choice.

A. Covid situation

B. Earthquake and/or Tsunami emergency

C. Problems about Garbage disposal (Trash)

D. New games that can be played during rainy days or indoors

From their brainstorm, they will come up with an idea that could possible solve one problem connected to the chosen category. Let us see how they will surprise us with their ideas in the coming days.

How inventions changed our lives

 The Grade 1s understand that everything around us is a product of a bright idea by a curious and inquisitive person who wanted to make a difference in the world. We had the chance to know the famous inventor of ballpoint pen (aka ballpen), found out the reasons why the inventor thought of making it, explored the process of how it was invented and reflected on the good effects of this invention to our lives at present. We also got to know the inventor of airplane, The Wright Brothers, and looked into how this invention has improved our lives.

Afterwards, the students chose inventions that they would like to explore. They researched for the following information: inventor, date and place of invention, reasons for invention and impact of it to our lives at present.

They also made a simple model of it. They prepared a poster where information about their chosen invention are written. This is still a work in progress. Grade 1s will exhibit their work to the school community next week.

Here is a glimpse of their invention models.

NEEDS and INTERESTS

 This unit, there are two big words from the central idea that captured our attention as they lead people to new discoveries and ideas: NEEDS and INTERESTS.

The students started with giving their prior understanding of what needs are. They gave examples of things that they need but were not able to define or expand the word itself. The examples they gave were noted down. Through the examples, they are able to give a clear definition of what NEEDS and INTERESTS mean.

"Needs are things that will keep us alive." - Shun 

"Needs help us survive." - Rosa

"Interests are things that you are curious about." - Anton

"Interests are those that you want to learn about." - Emily

After having a clear definition of needs and interests, they were asked to reflect, take note and share what their own NEEDS are and what their INTERESTS are. It was interesting to see that aside from the basic needs for survival such as food and water, came  FAMILY as well. It only reflects that we need care and love which we get from our family, and that keeps us secured and safe.