Middle Years Service Learning Reflections & Investigation

In the Middle Years, students engaged in service learning. The stages of service learning promote reflection, and students took time to reflect on their trip. Here are some of their thoughts: Leonce: “I was surprised at the high extinction rate these days.” Kaley: “I think the most memorable part would

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Grade 7 Math π & Stained Glass Project

Grade 7 students have been exploring π and measurements of circles. They applied their knowledge to a stained glass activity, decomposing shapes in order to calculate amounts needed for each color of glass. They then took to graph paper to design their own stained glass creation. This activity took calculation

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Grade 7 ELL Advertisers’ Techniques Project

In Grade 7 English Language and Literature class, students have been studying the techniques of advertisers and how these techniques can influence an audience. By examining this, students are more aware of how advertisers try to change the minds of the public to promote a cause or product.  To use

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MYP Visual Arts “Squiggle Stretch” Activity

In Mr. Bob’s visual arts class, students creatively “stretched” for a few minutes at the start of class by working together to turn a blind squiggle into an image! Using their creative thinking and communication skills, students worked together to build a person, object, animal, or place. This fun, simple

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Grade 7 Build Their Own Hygrometers

In science, Grade 7 students design and build their own hygrometers, a simple tool that measures relative humidity. This hands-on project helps students understand how changes in humidity are detected. The hygrometer works by using human hair, which naturally expands when it absorbs moisture from the air and contracts as

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Mid-Year Transitions at MYIS – How We Support New Students

Many international families move abroad at different times throughout the year, and transitioning to a new school can be both exciting and challenging, especially for children joining mid-year. At MYIS, we recognize that every child’s journey is unique, and we take great care to ensure each new student feels supported

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Grade 1 Builds Belonging

Grade 1 students focused on building a strong sense of belonging and connection in their classroom. They read “Stick and Stone” by Beth Ferry, a heartwarming story that helped them explore the importance of standing up for others and showing empathy, just like Stick did for Stone. Students reflected on

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How the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) Prepares Students for a Successful Future

In today’s ever changing world, our children’s education must extend beyond rote memorization and conventional testing. Parents are increasingly seeking educational environments that promote critical thinking, creativity, and global knowledge. MYIS International School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) distinguishes itself as a comprehensive and demanding curriculum designed to

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Grade 5 Moving Up Celebration

A TIME FOR THE SCHOOL TO CELEBRATE The final year of primary school had its challenges for our 5th graders, yet they faced these challenges with resilience and quiet determination. As a class, they have been a part of the MYIS community for between 10 years (Pan joining our Trust

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