This week has seen the arrival of some new pets in Reception - our very quiet but still delightful little snails. They are busy sliding over soil and lounging on leaves throughout our Reception classrooms. The children have found it fascinating to observe their habits and see how these snails spend their days. They are much faster than we thought!
A part of our plants theme this week, the children are gardeners, botanists and nature enthusiasts, learning about nature and the tiny creatures that live around us. We have been digging in soil and making beautiful spring inspired art, as well as enjoying the warmer weather that has come with this new season.
We love this topic and it is wonderful to see the children engaging with the world around us!
By Lizza Zhou
Reception Dolphins Class Teacher
Storytelling is at the heart of everything we do, and it extends far beyond literacy. It is transdisciplinary, meaning children naturally integrate their knowledge of phonics into storytelling, create maths stories, and weave in elements of science, curiosity, and their understanding of the world.
This term, Year 2 have been learning about many interesting people in our ‘What makes someone inspirational?' Topic. They have explored space pioneers, technology forerunners, civil right activists, inventors and many other inspiring individuals.
Edarabia had the opportunity to interview Joanne Prabhu, the Principal of The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun. Joanne is passionate about providing students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in the 21st century. In this interview, Joanne shares her insights on the school's plans for the future, the importance of student wellbeing, and the challenges facing education in the coming years.
