This summer for me was the first chance we had to travel back home for three years and it was lovey to finally see family and friends again after so long. Whilst technology has made it possible for us to keep in touch there is no better way than seeing each other face to face.
The start of the year is always busy in every school and we actually started the process back on July 26th when we officially welcomed our new members of staff to the school. to Cambodia. They spent time getting to know each other, the school and Phnom Penh with a range of different activities and events. What struck me this year was what an enthusiastic group of teachers we have joining us and how we have added to our international community with staff from all over the world. The IB programmes at the school encourage us to be globally minded and promote and learn widely and broadly about the world. This is encapsulated by the IB mission statement that applies throughout all three programmes we run at NISC:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
This is promoted through our written and taught curriculum but is also greatly supported by having teachers from all over the world who bring with them a wealth of experiences, ideas, culture and language that can only enhance the understanding of our students in this respect.I would like to welcome all of our new staff to the school as well as our wonderful returnees and also of course our new and returning students and families. I look forward to the year ahead with optimism and enthusiasm.
Mr Martyn Shadbolt
Head of Primary
World Children's Day, celebrated on November 20th, is a global occasion dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children everywhere.
Metacognition is the process of thinking about one’s own thinking. It involves reflecting on how you come to conclusions, understanding why you think the way you do, and recognizing patterns in your thought processes. By developing an awareness of your thinking, you can learn to reduce cognitive biases or identify and reuse effective thought processes in different situations. Essentially, metacognition helps people become more intentional and effective in their actions and decision-making.
At Northbridge International School Early Learning, we believe that children's curiosity is a powerful tool for learning, sparking discoveries that help them develop important skills for life. Through loose parts play, we create an environment where children’s natural inquisitiveness shines.
What is art for? Why do artists create? What does it mean to be creative?
