Class Photos – Thursday 8th May
We are planning to take class and individual school photographs on Thursday 8th May (Week 5). Please have students wear uniforms on this day
Class Trip – Thursday May 15th
Pizza Making and Rock Climbing!
This term our class will go to Eugene Ranche Bon Cheese, a local farm in Geyongju that makes it’s own cheese and dairy products. Students will participate in a pizza making class preparing their own meal using farm fresh ingredients. After lunch, we will hop on the bus for 30 minutes to the Yeongnam Alps International Climbing Center where students can climb and burn off their pizza lunch energy! Please sign up and pay the office 27,000 won by Wednesday May 14th.
English:
We finished our History of English unit this week. Students explored different UK accents and dialects, and our perceptions on regional identity and how language changes over time. From there, they started a research project on how English is used in different countries around the world. Each student chose a country and is now looking into how English developed there, as well as how the local accent and dialect differ from British English. Students will present next Friday!
History:
In History, we looked at the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and used it as a way to think critically about how governments can sometimes misrepresent events, and how public perception can be influenced by the information (or misinformation) they’re given. Students did a great job working through a source text and answering some challenging questions. We came back to those questions at the end of the week to reflect on what we learned and sharpen our analysis.
Science:
We also wrapped up our unit on the Digestive System. Students took the unit test on Monday. Most did well, but a few found it tough so we spent Friday reviewing key concepts and did a Kahoot to make it more interactive. For those who didn’t pass, there’s a retake option next Thursday when we’re back. They have a study packet that goes with a video (Link!) definitely helpful if they want to review, and always encouraged!
PSHE:
Our Healthy Eating unit in PSHE came to a close this week, which tied in really well with our science lessons. Students created their own balanced meal plans based on the Healthy Plate model, and they made sure to include foods they actually like. It was a great way to bring together everything they’ve learned about nutrition and making good choices. This ties in nicely with our class trip where students will prepare their pizza lunch, then burn off all that energy climbing.
Just a reminder—no school on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday next week. I hope everyone enjoys the break!
For homework, students have:
- A math review (year 7s)
- A reading comprehension task (all years groups)
- A short, one-page research activity based on the reading
Wishing you all a relaxing five days off—we’ll see everyone back on Thursday!
