May is already over!? As we approach the end of the school year, it’s especially important for students to maintain positive behavior and respectful attitudes. Lately, there has been a noticeable increase in frustration with one another, which is coming out through inappropriate language, unkind comments, and negative interactions during PE and break times. This was also shown on Egg Day, when several students loudly complained about a lighthearted prize being “just a box of Band-Aids.” If students are unable to enjoy simple, silly fun in the spirit it’s intended, then we may need to reconsider participating in such events. … Mrs. Leah – Term 3, Week 8
Weekly Class Update This week, students demonstrated creativity, curiosity, and collaboration across all subjects. Here’s a look at what we’ve been exploring in class: EnglishStudents stepped into the role of interstellar marketers, crafting and delivering engaging pitch presentations for a fictional mission to Mars. Using real Martian facts—like the planet’s gravity, temperature, and terrain—they imagined bold futures that included scientific exploration, colony-building, luxury resorts, space sports, and even alien-bug battles! Each student worked to persuade their audience with clear structure, vivid language, and confident delivery. After presenting, they fielded questions, practicing quick thinking and persuasive communication. HistoryIn our study of … Mrs. Leah – Term 3, Week 7
What a week! Next Friday the ABC Countdown begins, a full color map has been included in the homework for student reference! English – Oracy: Mission to MarsWe’ve launched a mini-unit on oracy (speaking and listening skills) through an exciting Mission to Mars project. Students are acting as campaign managers, creating taglines and pitches for unique Mars missions. To inspire their creativity, we watched clips from Mars-themed movies and discussed how different directors and genres portray the Red Planet. Students then imagined their own version of Mars and developed an objective for their mission to present in their pitch. Science … Mrs. Leah – Term 3, Week 6
Only 2 days this week! Please remember to sign the permission form for next weeks fieldtrip and pay the office! https://forms.gle/LkJypvTwZim3EGzb6 Students finished their English Research Projects and presented, powered through math, and were able to do some PE, Art, and ICT. We took some nice pictures, and that was it for the shortest week! No homework other than math review (not due until Friday the 16th). Have a great weekend and see you Monday! Mrs. Leah
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 … Mrs. Leah Term 3, Week 4
In English this week, we looked at Old English and Middle English. For Middle English, we used The Canterbury Tales by Chaucer to get a sense of how the language sounded back in medieval times. We had a great time reading The Knight’s Tale and The Cook’s Tale and then created our own characters heading out on a pilgrimage… to a music festival. Students wrote poems from their character’s point of view and drew portraits to go along with them. The creativity (and the sass) in those poems was impressive. In Geography, we’re still working through erosion and weathering. A … Mrs. Leah – Week 3, Term 3
English:This week, we explored the history of the English language, tracing its roots back to Ancient Greek and Latin. Students learned how the Roman expansion into Britain brought Latin influences into English and how understanding Greek and Latin roots can help us decode word meanings today. We also examined the evolution of Old English, shaped by Frisian, Anglo-Saxon, and Norse languages through a series of settlements and invasions after the Romans left the British Isles. Students enjoyed looking at examples of Old English in illuminated manuscripts, chronicles, and early literature such as Beowulf. History:We continued our work on judgments vs. … Mrs Leah – Term 3, Week 2
Welcome back to Term 3! We’ve had a wonderful and productive start to the term, and the students have jumped back into learning with enthusiasm. English – The History of EnglishIn English, we’ve begun a unit on the History of the English Language. We started by asking a big question: What exactly is a language? Students explored how human language compares to animal communication—both how it’s similar (for example, in the use of sounds or gestures) and how it’s different (such as grammar, creativity, and complexity). We then moved into studying how the thousands of languages spoken around the world … Mrs. Leah – Term 3, Week 1
This week, we wrapped up our novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. Students wrote objective summaries, ensuring they captured the main ideas without personal opinions. We also mapped the entire plotline, analyzing rising action, the climax, falling action, and resolution. One key discussion point was how the most exciting or emotional moments in a story are not always the actual climax—sometimes, they are part of the build-up or resolution. To deepen our understanding, we watched the 1998 film adaptation, The Mighty, and compared it to the book. Students examined major differences in plot, character development, and themes, questioning why … Mrs. Leah – Term 2, Week 10
Next week, we’ll visit the Busan Science Museum! Please remember to sign up and submit 2,000 won to the office by Wednesday morning to secure your spot. https://forms.gle/5dKgvbC6aZdMp6Ur6 Sorry for the delayed class post, I was sick on Friday! In English, we wrapped up our novel Freak the Mighty. To deepen our understanding of the characters, we discussed key events and analyzed how each character might present themselves in the modern world. Using a social media template, students imagined and designed profiles for the characters, showcasing their personalities, relationships, and motivations. In Science, we are exploring how metals are extracted … Mrs. Leah – Term 2, Week 9
