Methodencurriculum K11 1.2.2013

Recherieren mit Methode, zwei Stunden mit den K11 Schuelern.

Kritisches Denken und Recherche-Modell von Stripling, sowie das Lernen lernen wurde den 23 Schuelern der K11  heute nahe gelegt. Prima haben sie mitgemacht und mitgedacht. Gawin fand die Stunden waren wichtig! 

Vielen Dank liebe Schueler, meine Muehe hat sich gelohnt.

Britannica Webinar January 14 - 18, 2013

Last week we organized three webinars for students from K07A, K08A and K09A in the Senior Library.

Britannica representative Helen introduced Britannica's rich resources and workspace, citation tools and images from her base in Sydney.

We discussed research skills and the advantages of using Stripling's model as an alternative approach to inquiry based learning. Critical thinking and plagiarism was on the agenda too.

Students participated lively and were engaged; some wonderful moments were experienced when K7 student Max Freyer was able to make connections to his previous learning.


Dr Frederike Ungefehr commented that the five lessons were important and valuable for her students and we are grateful for her support.

Thanks to the IT support group for assisting us with technical issues.

Ho Ho HO - lots of good reads for the holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our Senior Library Santas 

Celebrating European Languages and International Mindedness

Invitation by the Hong Kong International Literary Festival &

Office of the European Union to Hong Kong and Macao.

 

John Boyne, the author of  "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" aka "Der Junge im getreiften Pyjama"  confessed how surprised he was that his story of friendship, between boys of different races, became so successful and was even made into a movie. The universal theme of friendship that transcends barriers of class systems, culture, language, war and politics and hence was so well received around the world.

Boyne presented excerpts of the movie. He also pointed out that the book was translated into 36 different languages. The Cultural Attaches of the members of the European Union introduced the best of their country and language. Our students also had the opportunity to show off their language skills.

More than 80 students and staff across streams from our secondary department attended the celebration. 

Well done.

The Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2012- The Schools Programme - Gregg Olsen, 8 October 2012

Our Y8 students cheered meeting the true crime writer Gregg Olsen.

Gregg is a New York Times Bestselling author. His new YA series: "An Empty Coffin" promises a to be a riveting page turner.





The debut title "Envy" and the second in the series "Betrayal" were all snapped up by our enthusiastic and curious students. Our Y8s asked the author such smart questions that an excited Gregg Olsen told me: "I will never forget today".
  
"Just by telling us tidbits of the story captivated my attention- I want to read all his books"
Allison Y8D

Mrs. Zara Clayton prompted "Envy and Betrayal, what's not to like"

Mrs. Kamilla Hayward commented: " I can't wait to go home to start reading..."

"His story reminded me of the TV show "Castle". He is a great writer" Lucy Y8D


Mr. Trevor Taylor affirmed it was good for students to meet an author in real flesh.

Senior students settling into new interim library space in L207

The new senior library is an attractive and welcoming space to read

Y7 boys enjoying their Deutsch als Fremdsprache lesson in the library

K7 researching for their topics on Islam and Hinduism

Before school start students rush in to settle in their favorite  lounge chairs

Searching the library catalogue for relevant resources

Students taking ownership of their library

Enjoy the library!

Meet Daniel Beaty