I ssue 10 2015 IES magazine

Celebrating I nternational education systems: The Grantham preparatory school

A year of St john’s international school Memories & International school of hout bay International school of helderberg

Achievements BLOUBERG international school

Boca prep international school

SEK Budapest international school Artl ic es

W elcome News International

Writers Students Graduates

Parents Teachers Boarders 3 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

Welcome we lcome

I would like to take the Grantham Prep is also undergoing opportunity to welcome you a transformation, with a major new all to the latest edition of our building underway, one which will IES magazine. This last year provide additional classroom space and has been one of considerable a number of specialist rooms of the first I would like to close by referring to my progress and development in order, enabling us to enhance further our comments made at the beginning of this our organisation, which is offering.S taff, students and parents are introduction to the magazine – inspiring well reflected in the articles enthusiastically waiting for the completion our students and helping them to aspire to contained in the magazine. of this new building project, which we achieve fully their potential. I had in mind when I would like to highlight a number of the expect to be completed in September. I wrote these words the recent presentation most significant developments and then Other noteworthy developments include of a self-penned opera by the students of mention a few plans for the future. I will also the signing of an agreement between Boca Grantham Prep. To write, orchestrate and comment on how we, as educators have Prep and a school in Shanghai, which will perform an opera is a challenge for any a duty to inspire our students and to help see our school mentor the implementation school, but when one considers that the them aspire to achieve their true potential of a US-style High School curriculum in the protagonists in this case were aged between and will refer to a recent example of how Chinese school. We believe that IES has a seven and eleven it represents even more of this has been achieved in our schools. great opportunity to develop such services, a challenge and achievement if it succeeds. Among the key developments in this using its know-how to enhance educational Having been present at the first academic year I should highlight the provision beyond its owned and managed performance this June I can state that, without completion of key phases in our two major schools. We intend to foster other projects a doubt, it succeeded. The performances building programmes in South Africa, namely of this nature and will look forward to took place in a local theatre with set design those in Blouberg and Hout Bay. Blouberg welcoming new students to our organisation and scenery constructed by the students, has now completed construction of the three through such affiliate programmes. lighting organised and managed by the phases of classroom and administration A number of our schools have been students, equally costumes and general stage space this year. The facilities the school involved in exchange programmes this year management. The orchestra was made up now enjoys are first class and have been with students from the UK visiting South of the students and of course, the libretto received enthusiastically by students, Africa; groups from Boca Prep and St John’s and music was created by them under the staff and parents alike.O ur school in Hout participating in InterSEK in Costa Rica; a visit guidance of staff.T he result was outstanding Bay has seen the completion of Phase 2 by our sister organisation, SEK’s school in and showed that, when students are inspired of its construction, thus permitting the Valencia sending 67 students to St John’s, to explore their true potential and the school Primary School to move from its previous and groups of St John’s students visiting provides the opportunity and support to site to our permanent campus. This move our school in Budapest and Valencia. do so, then works of wonder can result. means that, for the first time in the school’s history, all the school is on the one site. This change has brought considerable logistical challenges but everyone has cooperated to ensure that the move has been a great success, culminating in our inauguration event in February, at which our newly acquired sculpture – ‘La Salida’ (The Race Begins) – was unveiled to great acclaim.

Early in the Autumn term we plan to send our orchestras from Budapest and Grantham to the inauguration of the Music We often underestimate our children’s Conservatory Centre in our sister school capacity to shine but, when a school in Valencia. These visits are only made believes in its students then such possible through the combination of the achievements can result. Our duty as an dedication of the schools’ staff, the trust educational organisation is to provide and confidence place in us by our parents, the means and encouragement to and the cooperation of the Host schools make the merely possible a reality and and their families in caring for the visiting this we will continue to strive to do. students. For all this support – we thank you! Andrew McEwen, Chairman, IES ‘ La Salida’ by Santiago de Santiago A very proud Sithara Naidoo (7 years old) with her fabulous and colourful fish design 5 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

BOGL U ER Boca

Yae r T he Turtle Twos’ and the Busy Bunny Hands story B y Liezl Du Preez, Year 2 Teacher B y Sebastian Perez

T he Year Two students have N ear Jupiter, there was been very busy in Design and a space station where a before. Technology designing and bunch of little critters hung There was making their own fish out and lived in harmony poor Porcupine that You could feel the excitement in the No one ruled this huge intergalactic now lies in the hospital air last Friday morning when the Year station but people did try to steal, bully, for tripping in his needles, and Twos entered the classroom laden and commit crime. Food was scarce; it don’t forget about Raccoon who with materials to make their fish. came in fiery asteroids that hit the space bashed his head so hard in a tree he They followed the design, which they station port once in a while. Asteroids can’t remember his name, and finally Old had previously prepared in their books would aggressively hit the port and fall Mocking Jay who is still trying to get his beak and set to work. Some students found that into a titanium container. Later, employees out of the mailbox. Bunny has won all those their original design was not going to work would dig out rare jellies that were actually races and more. with how they wanted to make their fish, so edible. The critters called them Food Bitz. “Man I am soooo going to win this race.” part of their process was to make changes Since it was so rare, Bunny and his gang Bunny bragged. to their original design and then apply of hares would always steal and mug people Meanwhile Turtle was doing push-ups these changes to the making of their fish. for Food Bitz. Bunny sometimes caused in his backyard. This was a wonderful and most such a ruckus that everyone evacuated “I bet that putrid Bunny isn’t training at all, I enjoyable learning experience, whereby the area and left all the Food Bitz for Bunny bet all he’s doing is admiring himself.” the students learned about the whole to steal. He did this for weeks and weeks Although Turtle was in his backyard people process involved in designing and until everyone started starving to death. were watching. Soon rumors were spread. making any product. They started Turtle heard the news and decided to put “HEY! Have you heard, Turtle says he is right from investigating different an end to this massacre. Turtle stood up to going to beat Bunny!” Rumor after rumour. kinds of fish, to drawing their own Bunny in front of the entire crowd. Bunny Everyone prepared for this race and designs and finally applying their of course scared everyone with his ear ring decorated the race track like they hadn’t knowledge and making their fish. and lack of body parts. He had tattoos ever before. On Tuesday 9:45AM Turtle and B elow: Ava Berry (7 years old) displays her fish design that everyone thought was gruesome. Bunny both were standing at the starting Everyone stayed away because his cyborg line. “I’m gonna whip your butt you lettuce arms had guns attached to them. lover”! Turtle stayed silent, embarrassed Turtle however just looked pure because he had run out of comeback. The awesome. He gave people that feeling to starting man started yelling “READY, SET, act after you’ve seen an action movie.H is GOOOOOO!!!” Bunny raced like the wind immense fire power made people look at his at 70 MPH. Turtle started his jetpack and rad Mohawk. went at 40 MPH. Bunny was later so far “What do you want twit?” Bunny blurted. ahead that he started laughing he said; “I challenge you to race Carrot breath!” “Ha! This hunk of junk can’t even keep up Turtle said with anger. with me!” Bunny seemed enraged like he wanted So he laid himself under a tree and started to bite someone’s head off and spit the napping. Turtle was still behind but was Grao e t j b, Year eyeballs out. starting to catch up. Hours passed and Turtle Twos, you blew us “I accept your challenge but if I win I get all reached the finish line. He was feet away the Food Bitz I want!” when Bunny woke and leapt with fear, and away with your Turtle agreed and the race was set for started running for his life seeing that Turtle creativity! Tuesday, 9:45AM. Bunny of course, was had already won the race. The space station not scared because he was the fastest living was finally free to eat whatever they wanted. critter alive. People had challenged him Bunny went to Jail and Turtle became rich. 6 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

H out bay E skom Expo International Science Fair

Robert Sadler (IBDP2) and to announce that Stacey achieved a Silver Sty ace achieved Stacey Robinson (IBDP2) Medal for her Extended Essay in Biology A Silver Medal and travelled to Johannesburg and Robert achieved a Gold Medal for his to compete in the Eskom Expo Extended Essay in Chemistry. In addition Robert achieved a International Science Fair. Robert was awarded a one year bursary Gold Medal From 17,700 students who participated at to Stellenbosch University and a one year regional level, only the top 822 were selected scholarship to Rhodes University. He also won to represent their regions at National Level. the Best Chemistry Project Award. This is an T he quality and high standard of these It is important to note that we had 2 of our unbelievable achievement and completely ‘mini theses’ would rival any university students in those 822. This year 253 bronze, validates the excellent work that our IB student’s work. We are all incredibly 176 silver and 88 gold medals were awarded Diploma Students do in their Extended Essays. proud of Robert and Stacey. to those students participating. I am so proud

G rantham More Music Success at Grantham

Mr Wilson MBE, Band Director A bove: Nye Banfield

W e have celebrated many required to be accepted. To cap this development as a soloist, Nye has also of our students’ awards of wonderful achievement, Trinity College created time to direct his own swing band music scholarships to Oundle, have also awarded Nye a full scholarship. ‘The Brook Street Swingers’ and also lead Oakham, Lincoln Minster and Nye has always been extremely his jazz quintet. Nye has also undertaken recently to the world renowned committed to his music making. We at a course of study at the Birmingham Chetham’s School of Music. TGPS are proud to boast that Nye began Conservatoire. He will be enrolling on The crowning glory this year was the his musical journey from within our a four year Bachelor of Music degree wonderful news from a former pupil energetic, enthusiastic music department. course at Trinity with the ultimate dream of of TGPS, Nye Banfield. Just two days We thoroughly enjoyed his wonderful becoming an A list professional musician. before his 18th birthday, Nye successfully performances on the saxophone and violin Nye’s passion lies in the field of jazz and passed an audition for a place at one of here at school. We have also watched him we are all looking forward with eager Europe’s leading music institutions; The blossom amongst the Lincolnshire Youth anticipation to his first recording contract Trinity College, London. Places at this Symphony Orchestra on viola and the or a night in “Ronnie Scott’s” jazz venue. celebrated centre of musical excellence various local wind and swing ensembles We send Nye our fondest wishes and are extremely well sought after and on saxophone. As well as his fastidious sincere congratulations as he enters an exceptional level of talent/ability is commitment to his personal individual this exciting phase of his musical life. S EK BUDAPEST Surf CAMP T his year's week-long surf with many of the same challenges, along It was a great camp was held at Lake Balaton, with new situations that required them to rely experience for the Hungary, the largest freshwater solely on their own abilities. Taking to a surf lake in Europe. To say that it was board for the first time was intimidating for students as they a very rewarding experience many of them and they presently understood learned not only is an understatement. the importance of paying close attention Students quickly found themselves faced during the instructional seminar they had to new water-sport with many situations in which they needed participate in before getting on the water. skills, but also to live and work in harmony with others. All in all, it was a great experience for the community values Bunking together with their classmates was students as they learned not only new water- exciting for them, but they soon realized sport skills, but also community values such that living in a shared space came with many as teamwork, endurance, and reliability. obligations. On the water they were faced B Oca

Annu al St Augustine Trip B y Mrs Rae Kurth, PYP 5 Teacher

B oca Prep’s PYP 5 class went site of New Spain in the 1500s. Discovered on their annual field trip in 1513 by Ponce de Leon, founded in 1565 to St Augustine, Florida. by Pedro Menendez de Aviles, and built The students were able to up by Henry Flagler, St Augustine is rich experience some of the history in Florida history. The students enjoyed they learned during their dressing in old time clothing, going to the ‘Explorations’ unit of inquiry oldest Jail, the Castillo de San Marcos, the St Augustine is the oldest continuously Old Florida Museum, the Pirate Museum occupied European-established settlement and more! It was an educational trip in the continental United States. It is also and a once in a life time experience! the oldest settlement in Florida and was the 9 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S T John’s S T John’s scoops cambridge award

J on Gosse and Sharon Geography Department received Chamberlain-Keen were last year; the board was so impressed awarded a certificate from by the quality of the Slapton field Cambridge International work (the coursework submitted by Examinations the students as part of the IGCSE) The award was for ‘Winner of the that it was used as examples of good 2013 Good Schools Guide award for practice by the examination board. Excellence for Boys taking Geography’ Never complacent, Jon and Neither knew that such an award Sharon will continue to build upon existed but they are delighted to see their success and strive to offer the that their work has been recognised. best in Geography teaching. J on Gosse and Sharon Chamberlain-Keen It follows the good news the

Boca 1 Grp a hic arts printing 2 B y Andrew Hoffman, Visual Arts Teacher

For two days in March, DP1 art H atching, Students created a practice plate students had an opportunity in school and then visited Raga Press to see a to learn from, and work demonstration and learn about printmaking. with, a graphic arts printer. Upon returning to class, students 3 Mr Ron Garrett is the proprietor of a Boca printed their images based on what they Raton atelier called Raga Press. His studio had learned. Impressed with the results, contains refurbished presses from the late students couldn’t wait to begin creating a 1800s to present day and students had the larger print using their own photograph or opportunity to print from plates they created illustration. This time, they would be printing using the Dry Point method of printing. their pieces at Raga Press. A week later, the Students were introduced to Dry Point students completed their plates and were in class. By using a grayscale image they excited by the results of their hard work. photographed, students placed the image under a plexi-glass plate and used a scribe to carve grooves into the plexi. Dry Point is a form of Intaglio, a method of printmaking A method of 4 where one creates grooves into a plate that printmaking fills with ink.T he excess ink is removed with a tartalan cloth. When placed on a press and where one creates pressure is applied, ink from the grooves grooves into a plate imprint onto the paper and a print is made. 1. Matias and Sofia ink their plates that fills with ink 2. Placing the inked plate and paper on the press Students created different shades or values 3. Svilen prints his work of art on one of the presses in the plexi by using a value method called 4. Ezgi shows off the end result 10 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

BOGL U ER S EK BUDAPEST Ja ke stumbled along Wk al ing the forest path… for Water

T he Year 4 students had to look J ake stumbled along the forest path at a picture of a dark forest and heard an owl say “Ohio hoo, “and and write a few sentences the ramshackle trees were uncanny and a of description starting with load of tasteless and stale smelled moss. this sentence: ‘Jake stumbled B y Daniel Bowley along the forest path’. J ake stumbled along the forest path. Jake stumbled along the forest path. Terrified, Jake was looking around, although He was feeling frightened about the trees it was very dark, he was trying not to trip they looked sinister. An owl cried,”whooo and hurt himself. Jake tried to turn looking whooo” from the old deadest tree at his for a way out, as he turned he smelt a stale left hand side, his trainers sank into the sickish smell that was coming from one of mouldy ground. The smell of something, smaller bats. Jake turned again even more long dead drifted in the air, some black and scared this time, only to find the forest white faces peeked out from their burrow, getting smaller and smaller and smaller SE K Budapest’s students “badgers,” Jake thought. Then suddenly until, there it was. The end of the tunnel. in grades 5-10 participated a noise disturbed the peace reigning in B y Jenna Rowley once again in the annual the forest, “Crack,” came the sound of Walking for Water a twig snapping. Jake spun round. J ake stumbled along the forest path. As international awareness B y Braam Greeff he stumbled he saw the tallest tree he has and fundraising initiative. ever seen. He saw the blackish bat flying Students found sponsors J ack stumbled along the forest path. towards the right. As he walked on he for their walk covering 6 There were owls that said ‘hoo hoo.’ couldn’t see properly as it was a dull night. kilometers while carrying 6 There were also other animals like crows, He walked faster this time, he could hear litres of water on their back. bats and rats, all the noises of the animals the bats chirping and the cold breeze as he The idea is for them to made Jake terrified. The forest did smell walked on, he could smell the over grown experience, albeit to a small like a factory because of all the dead roots and feel the breeze through his hair. degree, what children their plants. The forest was the scariest forest B y Kazimla Dyakalashe age must do every day in he had ever seen or been through. Some underdeveloped countries people say it was the windiest forest. J ake stumbled along the forest path. He of the world, often at the B y Chloe Terblanche looked sideways twice before running on expense of going to school. the path to his right. The right path was full The students raised EUR J ake stumbled along the forest path. of crows, and was extremely dark! A long 650, which will go to help build He was busy listening to the haunting root was just ahead and Jake fell head- sanitation facilities and clean sounds of the loudest crow in the dead over heels onto the muddy ground! There water sources for Khombe Primary trees. Something ran across the dried was a loud ‘SHRIEK!!!’ And when Jake School in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa, out leaves of the trees. Jake could smell looked up… all he saw were crows, crows where over 300 students attend. the wet moss covering the longest and crows!!! He suddenly felt like he was The clean water facilities will tree roots and then Jake saw it. flying, soaring through the sky. An owl with also serve 1500 villagers in the B y Kira-Jade Pooley glowing yellow eyes was carrying him. surrounding area. A huge thank B y Maya Figl you to all those who participated, J ake stumbled along the forest path. whether walking or giving. Bats squeaked in the creepiest way. Crows J ack stumbled along the forest path. It was squawked an echo through the whole forest. a very dark ragged forest, it was really dull. Then he smelt a poisoned stench, he ran for He smelled a sickish smell. Whenever an owl S ix kilometers a moment, and then he found the source of hooted he leapt in the air, the trees looked while carrying the stench. A lump of wolf poo lay on the like scary monsters and their roots grew over edge of the path. Jake was half way in the the path like they wanted to block the path. Six litres of wood, then he heard something peculiar, After a lengthy walk he could see sunlight water he heard the trees, they howled to him. and he started to walk faster and faster… This was the scariest moment of his life. B y Caitlyn Dreyer B y Nadhir Gangat Folloi w ng the retreating tide, carefully recording the changing marine fauna and flora

Helderberg ‘rocky-shores’ 2014 AS Biology Camp

T he AS biology students Here they followed the retreating embarked on their annual tide, carefully recording the changing ecology field-trip in March 2014. marine fauna and flora. They decided to investigate the ‘rocky- The students conducted species-counts shores’ of the southern Cape coastline. and examined ecological interactions of Accompanied by Dr Renaut and Ms the various tidal zones until they reached Uys, the students enjoyed the superb right into the infra tidal zone. In this last hospitality of the owners of the farm, zone, the students were able to study in a T aking some much needed ‘R&R’ Die Duine close to Gouritsmond. breath taking rock-pool on the farm coast. after a hard day of species counting Performing gives children such levels of confidence, and so much enjoyment

G rantham A MONSTrouS SUCCESS ON THE GRANTHAM STAGE

B y Mrs Banfield

The junior pupils at The Grantham Gold school we are constantly looking Preparatory School "rocked" for ways to explore new levels. This time the house at the local theatre we featured a chorus of ghoulish year in June with a two night threes and fours, who were delighted run of Malcolm Sircom's by their zombie-style makeovers, an "Rocky Monster Show" undead Elvis and onstage pyrotechnics. The “Rocky Monster Show” is a musical As ever, many of the children discovered pastiche of Hammer horror movies, talents for singing and acting that they, featuring Frankenstein-style monsters, a and their parents, had never realised rock and roll vampire and his unsettling were waiting to be unleashed. sidekick; "revolting" villagers and the Performing before a full theatre gives obligatory innocent hero and heroine. children such levels of confidence, and Each year the show seems to get so much enjoyment, that the hard work bigger, bolder and better; as an Artsmark it entails is worth every second. A chorus of ghoulish year threes and fours 13 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S T John’s Plaar i ment Education Day

B y Tom M

W e (myself, Ashleigh, Molly separated from us and went off to another and Chloe) all got in the car room whilst we all shuffled towards the front early in the morning ready of the chambers for the first workshop in to go to Plymouth for a day which we had to ask different questions and we knew very little about. got a taste of the role of an MP in parliament. We knew that it was about the topic We had a small lunch break after of Parliament and the way democracy this and went on to the last workshop works in the UK, however that was about of the day where we were tasked with it. After quite a drive we arrived at a grand writing our own Bill; we were given the looking building containing the City topic of Coastal Defences in Britain. Council Chambers of Plymouth. We were A very successful play of teamwork greeted by members of the Government’s led us to quite an all-encompassing Education Committee and we went to grab Bill that the other group agreed they a cup of coffee before the main event. would pass onto the House of Lords. The time arrived and we were all shuffled After this we were given the opportunity to into the chambers themselves. Schools ask the Plymouth deputy members of Youth from all around the South West, both from Parliament about how to get into politics and Devon and Cornwall, were seated side by what their role is in the community. I believe side in this very formal room. We were given especially this part of the day has inspired Maybe one of us a brief introduction to politics in our country us to further look into the way our country could be the future as we learnt about the ways Bills are passed is governed and perhaps pursue politics in through and how the different parts of our our future careers. Overall the day was very leader of Britain, Government work together towards this informative and engaging as they managed who knows? process. At the end of this, primary students to make the activities fun to take part in.

H out bay

Intn er ational Baccalaureate Success Story By Kirstin Stephens

I graduated from the work independently were just some of on animal vertebrates) at Rhodes in 2015. International School of the areas where my school curriculum During all 3 years of my undergraduate Hout Bay in 2011 with an had given me a significant advantage. programme I was invited to join the Golden International Baccalaureate Consequently, I found settling in very easy Key International Honours Society for being (IB) Diploma (34 points). during the first three to six months – I even in the top 15% academically. In addition Having chosen to go to Rhodes University managed to get a first in Statistics during I have just been awarded the Mathew to study for a BSc and coming from a small my first semester (Maths was my weakest IB Jones Memorial Shield for the highest school I was understandably nervous about subject!) and passed Chemistry comfortably results from a final year Zoology Student. coping academically and of course, making even though I did not do it at IB level. new friends! However, the IB Diploma I have subsequently graduated from programme prepared me fantastically Rhodes University in December 2014 Toe h s busy with IB for academic life and I found Rhodes to with a Bachelor of Science majoring in now – embrace the be a great place to make new friends. Zoology and Environmental Science (with I soon realized that things that I had Distinction). In my final year I was included pressure because it been doing consistently for two years on the Dean’s list for academic merit as well will be worth it if (which therefore came naturally to me) as being awarded half-colours by Rhodes were new skills for most of my fellow for academic achievement. I have also you plan to study first year students.W orking consistently, been awarded the Henderson Academic further. Good Luck! researching, referencing, writing extended scholarship award which I will be using essays, thinking critically and producing to do my Honours in Zoology (focusing 14 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S dEK Bu apest Education is a Family Matter

H undreds of pages are written about parents and their important role in education. The school cannot offer successful education without parents’ support. But the parents very often ask: ’How can I get involved in my child’s education?’ Here is our answer. The family has a powerful role to play in a child's education. When parents, siblings, or other relatives are involved in reading, writing, and homework, a child's self-esteem and self-confidence grows. When a child feels that loved ones take genuine interest in their education, they are more willing to take risks, more able to properly deal with failure, and their chances of success are far W e can do greater than if they are left to themselves. it together There is little argument about the benefits of parental involvement in a child's educational process. Perhaps hesitation arises because parents are the topic. You may not be able to help, be successful. For this to happen, both the unsure how they should get involved. but your mere presence is enough to school and the parents must do their part. Start by simply spending time with your encourage your child to do their best. Without a safe, loving atmosphere at home, child. Give them your full attention, without Talk with your child and enjoy what they the school cannot completely fulfil its role. the distraction of electronic devices. Turn are learning and experiencing at school. Without dedicated and understanding off the television, don't answer your phone. Share your stories about your educational teachers, along with a rigorous and Let your child know that he or she is the experience. They will appreciate it. challenging academic program at school, most important during this precious time. Schools and parents share a common parents cannot fulfil their role in its entirety. Offer your help with your child's value system based on common goals. Together, however, we can work wonders. homework, even if you don't understand We all want our children and students to

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Hig h School Student Leaders

AS High School Student Leaders The new student council members were In the last term of 2014, announced at the final assembly of Term 3 the Year 11 students were where the exiting student council members given the opportunity to handed over their badges. We are sure campaign for a position on that our new student council will lead by the student council of 2015. example and do us all proud. We wish Thereafter, the students and teachers them every success for the 2015 year. participated in a democratic election and Students of the council this year the votes were then counted. The elected are (opposite): Bianca van Rhyn, student council members all received a Faith Mandebvu, Jade Farquhar similar number of votes and are hugely and Martin Finsterbusch. congratulated on their appointment. 15 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S T John’s IAPS Folk Music Concert

F ollowing months of learning Some played violins, others played flute in the concert and asked them how they and rehearsing eleven students and recorder and they all sang pieces could draw on what they already know to form years 3 to 7 travelled representing the months of the year for the polish their performance – by discussing the to Exeter Cathedral for the concert titled Songs For All Seasons. Our steps with other students and observing, IAPS Folk Music Concert with students performed brilliantly and their within minutes they were confident, eleven other schools from behaviour and focus throughout the day happy and proud of their independent the south west of England. was really exceptional. When three of our learning. Overall, the concert exceeded Performing folk music from the south girls expressed concern that they would all expectations and the standing ovation west with Steve Knightley and a selection have to adapt the steps they had learnt for from the large audience was testament of professional folk musicians, the students the Three Handed Reel dance, I reminded to their achievements. Well done and took part in an event they will never forget. them that they were the only PYP students thank you to all our talented performers.

The standing ovation from the large audience was testament to their achievements

P erforming with Steve Knightley and a selection of professional folk musician 16 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

Tnhe so gs were catchy, the dances vibrant and fast, the characters charmed

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H out bay Haip rs ray

B y Judi Richardson

T he year is Baltimore, 1962. Members on the show – despite all could only talk, they would tell of much Plump teenager, Tracy efforts by Amber and her mum, Velma sweating, more left feet than right, a Turnblad loves the Corny (TV Station owner), to thwart her plans. few choice words and ultimately, praise! Collins Show and when the Hairspray is a social commentary It is wonderful to see how the talent in opportunity to audition for on the injustices of parts of American our school just keeps on coming. The the role arises, she grabs it. society in the 60s and of course roles in this musical allowed for a variety Thanks to spending many hours in resonates with our own dismal past. of larger-than-life characters and some detention with the cooler ‘Swing’ set of This energetic musical with its hilarious choice lines! Yet underlying the kids, she learns to move with flair and many colourful characters, has frivolity, is a seriousness about a time freedom, breaking the mold of dancing delighted audiences for many years when racism was a reality and where a like the more prissy Council Kids - and she and achieved countless awards. brave few dared to push the boundaries. wins the role. She becomes an overnight It was fantastic fun, over half the High The songs were catchy, the sensation, and loving the more flamboyant School were involved in the Musical, dances vibrant and fast, and set of kids, launches a campaign to with many, many hours of dancing and the characters charmed. integrate the ‘Negro’ and white Council cavorting in our new campus. If the walls 17 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

G rantham ‘All about Eid’

B y Mrs Bell

Class One were delighted to nature. The children were keen to find out welcome Samy’s Mummy into about the building of the Kaaba in Mecca. school to tell us more about Eid. The children each received a celebration Mrs Al Merie shared the story of the cake and tried their hand at writing Happy prophet Abraham, his wife Hajar and their Eid in Arabic. Thank you for joining us baby son Ismail with us. She explained and helping us find out more about this why it is believed that their time in the special time. We all enjoyed your visit. desert is at the heart of God’s creation of

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W e are thrilled to announce The small size of ISH enabled me to receive that Grazietta Hof has individual attention and achieve the best been awarded a Cambridge I could do. The long stressful journey of Outstanding Learners Award for applying to the Universities in the States High Achievement by achieving was also made a lot easier with your help, the highest mark in South Africa so thank you very much! I was accepted for Afrikaans A level for the by every University I applied to, and a few November 2013 exam series. like Drake University, St Joseph University, Grazietta has chosen to accept a Otterbein University, Valparaiso University, G razietta Hof scholarship to study Actuarial Science Temple University, the university of Iowa at Drake University in the United States all in the United States and Simon Fraser means it prepares students exceptionally and headed over in August 2014. University in Canada gave me a scholarship well for a career in Actuarial Science (the Here is a letter that Grazietta wrote of average 15 000 dollars per annum. The major I want to study). Drake’s position in to the school before she left: funny thing is that even though Simon Fraser Des Moines also provides many internship "I am very excited about attending Drake specifically stated the minimum requirement opportunities for college students.” University! But, I have to give the International was two A levels, I was still accepted with School credit for giving me the support and only one A level. However, I don’t think many In addition we would like to congratulate love I needed to grow as a person and be universities would have accepted me if I all of our A candidates and top achievers: ready to for my next step in life. The three hadn’t done Cambridge. Many universities • Grazietta Hof – 86% AS Level Physics, years I spent at ISH have been the happiest were also specific about the required 97% AS Level Mathematics, 91% Afrikaans of my life mainly because of the friendly, curriculums, one of which was, of course, A Level, AICE Diploma with Distinction non-judgemental environment. I think part the Cambridge system. I chose Drake • Rayven Venter – 92% AS Level of ISH’s magic is that the teachers really University in Iowa specifically because it is a Language and Literature in English care about every single student. Thank you mid-sized university that motivates students • Simon Gasson – 82% AS Level for accepting me for who I am and making to be actively involved in activities like sport, Biology, 85% AS Level Physics, me believe I mattered and my actions can community service and courses that are not 89% AS Level Mathematics make a difference!A lso, the Cambridge necessarily related to their major of study. • Casper Schutte – 94% IGCSE system is widely recognised and an essential The main reason, however, why I chose Drake Afrikaans as a second Language, education that gave me the freedom to is because it is recognised by the Society 90% IGCSE Physical Science. choose from a wide variety of universities. of Actuaries as a centre of excellence which 18 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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F irst Who We Are Writing B y Mrs Caron Lindquist, PYP Pre-K4 Teacher in Pre- Reception

B y Monique Crawley, Pre-Reception teacher

T i he Pr mary Years Program and connection. Using these descriptive at Boca Prep begins in the clues students would take turns guessing I n Pre-Reception the students Pre-K3 class. Our goal is to the contents of the mystery box. begin their journey of teach children to respect Once students could identify the five reading and writing as themselves and one another senses and how we use them to gather they learn to recognise using the IB Learner Profile, information, we explored how the systems their own names and learn Key Concepts, Skills and of the body work together in harmony. how to write letters. Transdisciplinary Themes as The end result was a greater For most children, the first words our curriculum guideline. understanding of how our bodies they learn to recognise and ‘read’ Young children are so curious about the work and the responsibility each of are their names and this is exactly world around them and about themselves. us has to make good choices. what happens in our class. The students have so many questions As a whole, the class gained an When we start writing we do not use about their bodies and how things work. understanding of how the choices they make pencils or crayons, but other materials It made sense that our first Unit of can affect their own personal well-being as to strengthen the muscles in their Inquiry should be one that correlates well as the health and well-being of others. hands. We add a tactile component with the transdisciplinary theme, Who As for action, each student reflects on his/her when we practice shaping the letters We Are. We wanted the children to gain choices regarding diet, exercise, hygiene, with different materials. Students an understanding of their five senses, rest and a balance between work and play. write letters in the sand, in rice and as well as how the choices they make on the mat, using only their fingers. affect personal health and well-being. Creatively, letters get decorated and We set the stage for inquiry with a few Ty he enjoyed taking shaped with play dough to give them guiding questions and the students were part in experiments the opportunity to ‘feel’ the letters. off on an adventure of sensory discovery. After the students are comfortable They enjoyed taking part in experiments and activities exploring the different ways of writing and activities using their five senses to using their five we move on to crayons and pencils. They gather information and make decisions. start writing on paper and on whiteboards They delighted in making sensory senses to gather whilst learning to form letters correctly. bottles, each one different from the next. information and The students have been working hard On Mystery Mondays students were given make decisions this year and some have even started a series of descriptive clues using several of writing short three-lettered words. the key concepts; form, function, change

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S dEK Bu apest Pia nting Painters B y Bryant Hayden, Preschool teacher

O ur Art teacher Patrick Tayler, took part in the OMDK, painting category and came first! OMDK is the National Conference and prestigious contest in painting, sculpture and graphic for young artists from differentH ungarian art universities and colleges. Congratulations Patrick, we are so proud of you!! “I actually drew quite a bit when I was a kid, especially during school lessons, much to the dissatisfaction of my teachers” cheerfully reminisces Patrick. “I think what influenced me the most at that time was a fantastic picture book of Greek Mythology. I was attracted to it more than any other book and I found myself copying and tracing the pictures, later free-handing it.” Mr Tayler recalls growing up with paintings on the walls of his home. His parents seemed to have an interest in art. Upon discovering his own interest, he was noticed by his various art teachers over the years and they took special care to encourage healthy creative practices. “I don’t consider myself to be a conceptual artist. I am more interested in traditional and material art.” Mr Tayler was recently honoured by the Hungarian National Artistic Students’ Association as they awarded his paintings 1st place at a recent conference held to encourage positive communication and collaboration among young artists from many universities. His works were chosen due to the clear messages they created, offering a personal relation. The winning works are called ‘Endre’ and ‘Krisztián’, named after his fellow university art buddies, of whom the paintings were created. “There is a real sense of community among artists at the university. We are always discussing relevant issues, giving each other pointers, and painting each other. I am really interested in portrait painting. I’ve begun a portrait series over the past two years, in which I paint my fellow artists with their own artwork in the background. I suppose you could call me a painter painter,” grins Mr Tayler. 20 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S T john’s The very first pupils at St John’s school

W hen planning St john’s centenary celebrations in school, we were discussing how wonderful it would be if we could trace any of the families of the very first pupils at St John’s school. We knew they were students from Belgium but we had no idea how to find any of them. Incredibly, completely out of the blue, we received an email about two weeks later from a lady in Boulder, Colorado, Mrs Penny Schwind, explaining that her mother was one of the first students atT he Convent of the Assumption (as St John’s was previously known) and that she would like to see where her mother had studied as she was visiting the UK in September. Although she couldn’t join us on Saturday 13th September, Mrs Schwind did come into school on Thursday the 11th September to meet everyone. What to the US in 1928 as she was awarded W hat a fantastic story and career this a wonderful day it was! Mrs Schwind took a post-doctoral fellowship in the US. lady had – and it all started at our a tour of school and met with Headmaster In 1930 Simone married Joseph L school. We would like to pass on our Mr Simon Larter and our three current Schwind who held a PhD in Anatomy thanks to Penny Schwind, Simone’s Belgian boarders. Such was the story, that from Yale before becoming Professor of daughter, for sharing her story with us. BBC Spotlight our local BBC station came Anatomy at several medical schools, and to do an interview and find out more about in 1942 their daughter Penny was born. the story. Penny also found in her mothers’ When Simone’s husband sadly What a fantastic belongings the first ever St John’s School died in 1948 she returned to work to story and career newsletters and she has very generously support the family, studying to become donated them to the school’s archives. a scientific librarian, initially working this lady had – Penny’s mother’s name was Simone for the Atomic Energy Commission. and it all started Buisset. Simone’s father was a career officer When the United Nations International in the Belgian army and was convinced that Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic at our school his two daughters would benefit greatly Energy was in the planning stages, Simone by speaking English. Even though French came to the attention of the planners was their native language, English was since she had a scientific background, spoken in their home. By 1914, he knew that a library degree, and spoke three of the war was coming in Europe and he sent his four languages of the conference (English, wife and daughters to Sidmouth so they French, Russian, and Spanish). She was a would be safe. The nuns at The Convent natural to be one of the Technical Librarians. started teaching the girls when it became In 1958 she was promoted to AEC clear that war would not be over quickly. Headquarters, Washington, D.C., as Simone leftT he Convent in 1919 and Foreign Literature Specialist to plan returned to Belgium to study. In 1927 and coordinate scientific and technical she was awarded Docteur en Sciences translations and then in 1960 she joined chimiques, avec grande distinction. Her the newly created National Aeronautics school had obviously left an impression and Space Administration (NASA) in on her as she returned to teach Science Washington, D.C., to create NASA’s in 1928 for a short period before heading Technical Translation Program. 21 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

Helderberg Ar bor Day: 1st pSe tember 2014

W e had an amazing start with parents, we had 6 of these trees planted on A rbor Day competition Arbor Day on a very warm the school grounds. We have given back Monday! The children were to Mother Nature and helped ensure that superstars as they got their future generations will benefit from our work. hands and feet muddy helping The students also learnt about trees and to dig holes, carry trees, shovel their importance in the classroom as well as compost and plant trees. producing some lovely art work for our Arbor We helped Johan Badenhorst from Day competition. A big congratulations the Heritage Park Nursery and a team of to Timeon Jansen van Rensburg who was individuals from Heritage Park in planting announced the winner of the competition. over 80 trees in and around Heritage Park. Parents donated trees Thanks to the generous donations from our 22 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

H out bay O utdoor Education

T he HBH5 (Hout Bay High Five) Ts he la t peak is Challenge is set within our by far the most Outdoor Education group and requires the completion challenging, and of 5 peaks surrounding was a gruelling Hout Bay with the club. The club takes place fortnightly 12.5 km walk and we try to spread the completion of the peaks throughout the year. A long the way we also did some The last and final peak is by far the Geocaching, visiting 5 different caches most challenging, and was a gruelling which were all found on route. Well 12.5 km walk starting at Constantia Nek done to the 7 boys and singular girl and ending at East Fort. We followed the from the club of 27 children who Vlakkenberg Trail, then left it to join a less managed to complete the challenge! known route to visit Skoorsteenkop – one of the peaks above Imizamo Yethu. 23 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

G rantham

ISA Midlands Region Annual Art Competition

B y Mrs Kennedy

S taff and pupils were delighted to hear that Olivia Capewell had been awarded second prize for her Key Stage 2 Textiles entry ‘The Magical Flight’. This is the second year that The Grantham Preparatory School has submitted work to this prestigious competition and we look forward to contributing once again in the coming year.

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CBELE RATING OUR SUCCESS A bout the IN CAMBRIDGE EXAMS! New Garden

B y Mrs Edna Carolissen, CIE EXAMINATIONS OFFICER S pring is time for renewal and change. Mother nature I f any student were to be asked Our students received an overall 76% of awakens in all her splendour. how they feel about exams, grades varying from A*–C aggregates. Radiant sunlight, colourful flowers, and we would most probably We also have a good percentage of A serenading birds fill us with energy for a get an echo of utter dislike as well as A* aggregates. The highest season full of activity and happiness. To in the whole process! mark achieved for a subject area was 92% contribute to this spirit of joy, the fourth However, it is an important part of not just scoring an A* aggregate with Cambridge. grade students created a beautiful space school but life in general. We are constantly We want to congratulate our Year 11 for the plants donated by students and tested and tried in various areas. Although students on their results and continuous parents during our most recent open day. most of these life experiences are not level of commitment. This year we will Thanks to the generosity of the participants counted as ‘exams’, it is in a sense a testing have two more Cambridge exam series and the wonderful teamwork of our fourth of our character, endurance and willpower. in Oct/Nov including our first Matric graders, we now have a beautiful garden! Exams in school are important as students who will write their AS levels they compel students to learn. The and our Year 11 students who will write Cambridge curriculum prepares our two more subject areas respectively. students for those important tasks such Hard work definitely pays off as our as university and the independence of students have now experienced. The studying and achieving good results. most exciting part is for students to On Tuesday 12th August we received receive their results and know that they our second series of IGCSE examination are ready for the next level. We are results. As teachers we are exceptionally looking forward to even better results proud of our students’ achievements. in the November Cambridge series! 24 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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O j ur Nin a flies Mah t ematical Football World to Johannesburg Cup Game B y Amber Crake & Julie Marriage B y Adele Searle

D aniel Marriage, aged 8 years, Sunday evening – so it was a very attended the 39th Annual tiring but exciting weekend for all. Goju Kai South African Daniel has been doing karate for 4 Championships over the weekend years, since he turned 4, at the same of the 30th August. All the Dojo (Goju Kai Parklands) with Shihan provinces were represented. Craig Kansley. He is currently on his Western Province has won blue belt and is grading for purple on the Championships for the last the 27th of September. Go, Daniel! 14 consecutive years. Daniel was selected to represent WP end of May 2014 and since then S tudents have been amazed he has trained extremely hard to make today at the power and sure he wasready and at his best. effectiveness of the For the prior month leading up to the ‘simulation technique’. tournament, Daniel was fully committed, They have used simulations in their training every weekday (excluding Mathematics lessons to produce their Fridays) and Saturday mornings. own winner of the Football World Cup Daniel and his parents left at 7am on 2014! Their love of sport and enthusiasm the Friday morning for Johannesburg, for the World Cup lent itself to this and only got back at 11pm on the activity. The simulation proved very popular and allowed them to explore the potential opportunities for each G rantham country using probability techniques combined with factual information. ACADEMIC SUCCESS They explored the opportunities AT GRANTHAM for each country Mrs Banfield using probability techniques A 100% pass rate in the eleven plus grammar school entrance T hey worked in pairs to simulate the examinations in Lincolnshire was competition using a fair six-sided die. just the start of a successful Using the match schedule, a World Cup year for Class Six at The Game table and some ‘rules of the game’ Grantham Preparatory School. they were able to imitate the outcome Despite taking the Verbal and Non-Verbal of each match in the group stages. A exams in September, the hard work had just win scored 3 points and a draw scored begun, as the whole class worked to support 1 point. The World Cup involves 32 those who were also sitting entrance tests different countries and this gave students for independent schools in January. Again, an opportunity to guide sixteen teams the effort was rewarded with another 100% through to the knockout stages. Then pass, as the five pupils entered forO akham they replicated the quarter-finals and and three entered for Stamford were all semi-finals before deciding the third and accepted. To add icing to the cake, Rose to the Prep., showing determination and a fourth place teams in the playoffs. After Osborne won a Music Exhibition at Oakham, desire to learn, improve and succeed. We this elaborate process the tournament while Abigail Pates was offered Academic know they will all go on to do well in their came to an end with the ‘final’ and Scholarships at both schools. All nineteen chosen senior schools and look forward they named their winning team! children in the class have proved a real credit to hearing about their future triumphs. BOGL U ER

How did you choose the topic for your thesis? While I was studying in Germany we were told to choose a topic and advised to begin work on our thesis almost immediately. This proved to be very difficult considering the number of hours we were expected to put into our studies. My topic changed a number of times but by the time I was back on South African soil I had made up my mind. I decided to explore a teaching method for foreign languages called Suggestopedia and look at its application in South African schools. It turned out to be a most fascinating subject and one that I thoroughly enjoyed researching.

What challenges did you face whilst studying abroad? The mind-set at the University of Leipzig was completely different to what I had experienced at home. The O ur own cultural difference hit me as soon as I arrived in Germany. Dealing with native speakers in a foreign country is Deutsche always intimidating, but what struck me the most was how the students whizz kid questioned whatever was put in front of them. I’ll never forget my first week when my lecturer asked me to critique What made you decide the work we were doing. I was so busy to do this degree? absorbing all the new information I was I had originally decided on a career faced with, I didn’t know what to say. I in medicine and I had therefore not had never been asked to question the BLOUBERG International, staff planned to pursue my German beyond information put before me, only learn and students, are incredibly a Bachelor’s degree. However, whilst it. From then on, my whole perspective proud of our German teacher, I was busy with my German degree changed and my stay in Germany Ms Lize Britz, who completed I was offered a bursary which would proved to be both a culturally and her Master’s degree in German cover the costs of an Honour’s degree. intellectually exciting experience. at the end of last year. One I was in two minds about whether of our year 10 students, to accept the offer but realised that What do you plan on Jessica Henn, interviewed having a second degree, and one in doing now that you’ve her about her experiences. a foreign language, would always be finished studying? to my advantage. Whilst studying I I could pursue a Doctoral degree, Where did you study? began working at the High School although I think I’m going to take a I studied at the University of Stellenbosch in Stellenbosch and shortly after I break after seven years of studying! where I did an Undergraduate degree was offered a lecturing post at the I would like to lecture in the for three years, followed by an Honours University of Stellenbosch. It was at future or even open my own foreign degree. I followed this up with a the University that I learnt about a new language school, as I am also a combined Master’s degree, with half of programme for students interested in qualified French language teacher. the degree completed at the University getting their Master’s degree at the I’m passionate about teaching foreign of Stellenbosch and the other half in University of Leipzig. I jumped at the languages and I certainly plan to Germany, at the University of Leipzig, offer and although the studying costs expand my experience in this field. over a period of eleven months. weren’t covered, a German-based organisation covered all my living expenses while I was in Germany. 26 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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All about Madagascar Ri ck gets a date: B y Amber Crake, Year 2 Teacher Coming out

B y The Three Writers, 11IB students T his term, the year 2s have been learning interesting facts about Madagascar during “ You little... (hic)... get your their Geography lesson. worthless butt down here!” Students can now say challenging words Great, he’s drunk. Again. such as Antananarivo, Cassava and Malagasy. “Now!” Beautiful pictures of the ring tailed lemur My brush slips as his shout startles and Madagascan fruit adorn the classrooms me, ruining the elegant curve of the and students feel inspired to research daisy’s petal. Weeks worth of work, information about this fascinating island. destroyed in an instant, by the booze- BLOUBERG International School is also fuelled rage of a broken man. lucky enough to have a parent who is from “I know you’re home!” Madagascar. Mrs Velev has three children, about the animals, the local food and games I sprint to the door as I hear heavy two of whom attend BLOUBERG International played in the region, and the traditional footsteps from the stairs, swiftly reaching School. Ando Velev is in Year 4 and Mia clothing and the way it is tied. Mrs Velev for the lock. Over the years, I’ve learned Velev is in Year 1. Mrs Velev has been kind even dressed up our student volunteers in a to filter out his unrelenting knocking and enough to have dedicated her time over the variety of her hand printed cloths and woven shouting. I turn to the window, defeating past 3 years to conduct a presentation on hats. Thank you Mrs Velev and Emma for the same fear I’ve dealt with every day for Madagascar for the Year 2s. Mrs Velev brings sharing your knowledge and stories with us. as long as I can remember. My father may an array of Madagascan toys, baskets and Much fun was had by all! We ended be abusive, but at least he is consistent. fabrics to show to the students while she tells the fun day with a feast of spicy chicken, He infallibly passes out by ten in the them all about life in Madagascar. This year bread rolls and bananas for lunch. With evening, giving me plenty of time. Mrs Velev brought Emma, her 3 year old to a mind full of knowledge, and bellies I look up as the bushes rustle, revealing help with her presentation. The students sat full of food, the students felt ready to her approaching form. Lacey’s smile does bright eyed and bushy tailed. They learned tackle the many more mysteries of life. a poor job of hiding her fear. Should Harry discover us, he’d surely inform my father of our secret meeting in our garden, mere Helderberg metres from the raving drunk. Our serene place of discourse would be sullied forever by his impure form. I usually find solace in Yae r 9 – A Taste of Argentina my meeting with Lacey, however today she is the bearer of ill news. Rick, the scrawny kid from the farm, has set his sights on my T his week the Year 9 Spanish like tea. Sharing a hollow gourd of mate with ‘girlfriend’, Jane. Such a heinous attack students had the opportunity to a group of friends is a common social custom on my honor cannot go unpunished. have a literal taste of Argentina and reminiscent of the South African braai. What pains me even more is that it is Rick when they tried yerba mate. So what does mate taste like? It depends whom I’ve always coveted in secret. They had learnt about it during a on who you ask… Gabrielle da Silva I leave Lacey without a word, grim comprehension activity in which two young proclaimed it to be similar to green tea, determination glaring from my visage. Argentinian actresses were interviewed, one Chelsea Ashton said, “It’s for people with I wait in my cold pick-up truck until the of whom mentioned the traditional beverage. adventurous tastes and it’s very smoky but time that Lacey said the meeting would Mate is drunk in subtropical South America, nice,“ and wanted to know if it is readily take place. The vision of those whores especially in Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, available in South Africa. Robin Neven said eating with my coveted Rick fuels my rage Paraguay and Brazil and was traditionally that it was better the second time around unending. Has the time come to show used and cultivated by the Guaraní and and Caitlin de Staedler almost emptied my true face to the world? Is it time to Tupí indigenous communities. It is claimed out her water bottle in an attempt to wash step out of the proverbial closet, leaving to have a myriad of health benefits from the taste down. Very diplomatically, she behind its familiar security forever? boosting the immune system and relieving announced, “I didn’t like it.” Amaan Jappie allergies to reducing the risk of diabetes. put on a brave face and Ryan Wright’s facial The mate plant is a species of holly tree (Ilex expression said it all. In the end, it was paraguariensis) which is cultivated in northern agreed that mate is an acquired taste and, South America. Branches are harvested and while all of the students were happy to have dried by means of a wood-fire which imparts a had the opportunity to try it, they didn’t smoky flavour. The leaves (and twigs) are then want another sip, thank you very much. crushed and used to brew an infusion much 27 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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Cesub , Nan tio al Science pyramids & cylinders, and Engineering oh my! week!

The Kindergarten kids at Boca Prep had quite an adventure when learning about 3-D shapes in math this year! From juggling spheres to going on a shape hunt for rectangular prisms and cubes around the school, the learning just didn’t stop! Have you ever gone grocery shopping for 3-D shapes? Cereal boxes, ice cream cones, and oranges were some of the shapes the students in Kindergarten found to create a 3-D food collage. It was a yummy time! The thinkers in Kindergarten didn’t stop there though. For their unit of inquiry on recycling, ‘Your Trash, My Treasure!’ they learned about GARBAGE and the choices that they can make to help the environment. After reading Awesome Dawson, they learned that EVERYTHING can be used again. The Kinders put their knowledge and creativity to the test when using 3-D shapes from old boxes and containers to create a new product. A giant class market, coconut pirates, pencil holders, and robots were some of the creative products that they made in class. D uring National Science and sellotape. Each team was asked to and Engineering week, we build a bridge in 20 minutes with half a had two very interesting packet of spaghetti. The team that could Kida n erg rten talks from guest speakers build a bridge to support the largest mass really proved that for the senior school. was to be the winner. So congratulations Mr Jack Smith – Principal Engineer to Catherine, Maddie and Daisy (senior), someone’s trash at Mars Confectionery (retired), gave with a bridge supporting 3500g and in the could be turned an overview of the many different Junior school Angelica and Erin (1700g). engineering roles that are needed in Other exciting events that took place into treasure! today’s industries and also an account of this week included some fabulous PYP his particular varied career. This included science lessons taking place under the Kindergarten’s last stop on the recycling his ground-breaking work developing guidance and support of our exchange train will be a visit to the Loggerhead cryosurgery equipment using lasers and student Miss Kuijper. Years 2-4 investigated Marinelife Center, where they will learn his many engineering roles at Mars. different energy resources as part of their about ways to help protect the animals Following this we had an enlightening inquiry topic. Miss Redstone managed to in our environment. All aboard! talk from Dr Mark Van der Giezen, Senior get thoroughly soaked and Daisy Groves Lecturer in Evolutionary Biochemistry at suffered safety goggle malfunction! Exeter University. Dr Van der Giezen spoke The year 6 class rounded the week’s about his research on parasites and fungi events off nicely by making “flubber” to that can survive without oxygen, and his demonstrate irreversible reactions. work on antibiotic resistant bacteria. All in all we had a very enjoyable Then the real fun began on Tuesday with and interesting week! the launch of the whole school’s “Spaghetti Bridge” competition – lots of fun, mess 28 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

Fmar er John taught the Year 1s about the stages that the ducks go through

Helderberg Yae r 1 Duck Day

T he Year 1 class visited the inside of the eggs looked like at each Vergenoegd to find out weekly stage. The children were also given more about the life cycle of the opportunity to hold a baby duckling, the duck. Vergenoegd have although some ran away in fear - the children, a flock of about 800 Indian that is. After that, the class watched in awe Runner ducks who are put and shrieked with excitement as the flock to work in the vineyards, of 800 ducks waddled past them on their as a ‘green’ pest control to way to ‘work’. Although they loved seeing remove snails from the vines. this, I believe the highlight of their day Farmer John taught the Year 1s about the was seeing Farmer John being attacked stages that the ducks go through and what by one of his not so friendly geese and exactly the eggs need to develop and grow. then being rescued and protected by 800 ducks waddled past on their way to ‘work’ The class were taken into the dark incubator the angry goose’s feathered friend. room where they were able to see what 29 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

G rantham Gr antham writers

H arriet Jackson (EYFS)

T ommy Bealby (Upper Juniors)

O livia Sutton (Lower Juniors)

F reya Collins (Lower Juniors) 30 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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White Rose Intn er ational Arts and Literature Go-cart Derby competition B y Wendy Menton, Reception Year teacher

All cars, teams, supporters and racing Under the guidance of enthusiasts were geared for action and Lynda Leibbrandt and Jenny ready to roar into history with another first Martin, Byron Govender, for BLOUBERG International School. a Year 9 student, wrote a The first race was set to start. All set, fantastic poem and entered ready to go...and...3-2-1 RACE! it into the White Rose Arts The race was on. Teams screeched off the and Literature competition. start line, down the short straight and “power Stephen Carrihill, also a Year 9 on” to the bend. The terrain presented student, illustrated the poem and both some challenges and cars had to kick up young men were recognised for their the HP... I mean CP (children power) to push efforts at the awards ceremony held T hursday, 20 March 2014 saw through the sand and grass. Supporters at the Holocaust museum. We would BLOUBERG International School lined the route and were close to the action. like to congratulate both of them. hosting our first go-cart race Race officials kept a watchful eye on safety, challenge. The brainchild of Mr and ensured all was fair and safe during Norris went from an idea to a the racing. Drivers were steering feverishly Os h Cry tal plan of action in record time. calling for more speed, pushers giving it their The plan was set in motion and all and even some running out of steam. The Night the call to action was issued. supporters were cheering, parents living By Byron Govender Excitement had been building long moments of glory seeing their team raising before race day. The students’ anticipation the cup... and all this before the first bend. Night’s serene silence, broken and patience was rewarded with a fantastic The course was more challenging than shards of shattered crystal, turnout of parents on the day. The intention most thought. The first race was over in a Pierced, perforated was to have one team from each grade blink of an eye. Celebrations were short lived perjured and profaned. prepare a race team and car, and race as the next team sped off into the distance Oh Crystal Night, Oh Crystal Night. around a circuit created on the school down the straight. Safe to say, that the racing field. Each team consisted of a car, a driver went off well with no injuries reported. So Aisles of Ashes, Islands of Corpses. and three go-cart pushers. Team colours safe, that the safety car wasn’t deployed Ill-fated undivinéd unconsecrated and clothing were geared around the once during the course of the event. and wanting for bequeathment International Food Fair. France, Germany, This day would not have been possible Unto our Great Mother. Mexico and America were there, amongst without the dedication, commitment and others. Pretty much like Formula1 racing. willingness of our wonderful parents, Consideres hoc vel pati. Ten guesses for what colour most teams students, teachers and assistants that Vos excipiam mortem. wanted to be .... Ferrari red of course! rallied together to make the day happen. Respect this or suffer. The course was laid out in a figure of 8 A special THANK YOU to the parents for format. Each half of the figure 8 representing making the best line up of cars ever seen You will welcome death. a full circuit the team would need to at BLOUBERG International School. complete. Both teams started at the centre of the figure eight and raced off. One clock wise and the other anti-clockwise, with both teams eventually crossing the start / finish line in the centre again. Our parents were asked to design and build the cars at very short notice and have them ready for RACE DAY by Thursday morning. True to form, the cars arrived in all their glory and splendour. Supercars, Rock solid ATVs, bare bones speedsters and even the good old-fashioned Kas Kar made a solid appearance. What a sight! 31 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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Lean r ing from older Ya e r six generations Exhibition

As part of reception and Year T he Year six Exhibition is confidence with which they present their 1s inquiry linked to learning a highlight of the Year 6 work. Congratulations and a big thank from older generations, children’s Primary School you to Karen Fisher and Peta Scholtz Eric’s Daddy came in and careers. During their time who help guide the children through shared his knowledge about in the primary school they the entire process. Additional thanks sailing and visiting lots of are taught many skills that must go to the many members of staff countries around the world. enable them to research, who acted as mentors for each group. We really enjoyed looking at his collate and present the amazing pictures and learning facts about work that they have done glaciers, coral and sailing. Eric’s dad did on their exhibition topic. try to trick us: can you spot what is wrong This year the transdisciplinary theme with the polar bear picture below? chosen was ‘Sharing the Planet’. The range of topics that the children chose was both varied and interesting and ranged from H.I.V. Aids to Deforestation. Every year I am impressed by the quality of the work our Year 6 children produce, but more than that I am impressed by the depth of their knowledge, their ability to answer questions and the

S dEK Bu apest IB Programme

T he International Baccalaureate questions, develop a strong sense of their Diploma Programme (IBDP) own identity and culture, and develop the is an international pre- ability to communicate with and understand university education which people from other countries and cultures. aims to prepare students to Throughout the programme the students be globally competitive. develop their academic ability but also ‘soft IB was founded in 1968, and today it has skills’ such as leadership, organization and become a widely recognized international self management, community-mindedness education programme that emphasizes and communication, all of which are core developing the intellectual, personal, elements of the IB Diploma qualification, emotional and social skills children need to a qualification which has steadily grown live, to continuously learn and successfully in popularity over the past 10 years in our work. Because of its international nature, School. Entrance to top universities has as a consequence many of our students the IB is often favoured by students become increasingly competitive in recent are successfully studying at some of the whose background is international – by years as more and more countries can afford world’s most prestigious universities. In an circumstances of life, or by choice. The to send their youth abroad to be educated. internationally mobile world, the International IBDP is shaped for students age 16 to 19 as This trend is also clearly noticed in Hungary Baccalaureate Diploma is definitely a passport a highly demanding two-year curriculum – as well as in our school. The percentage of to achieving a globally competitive education. leading to a qualification that is recognized our graduate students who are applying to In addition to an international curriculum, by universities around the world, as well foreign universities is increasing rapidly. We it gives a sense of being a good global as in Hungary. It is enquiry-based, it are proud to say that here in SEK Budapest citizen, preparing students for future study encourages students to ask challenging we reached the average of 38 points and and employment all around the world. S gt Major Nazir was appointed to the rank of Cadet Squadron Sergeant Major, which made him the one of the most senior cadets within Lincolnshire

G rantham Taha Nazir B y Dr Nazir

E x Grantham pupil, Cadet was only open to an exclusive number of After his university studies he will attend Sergeant Major Taha Nazir, cadets and after which, Sgt Major Nazir was Sandhurst once again to commission this aged 18, has completed the most appointed to the rank of Cadet Squadron time as a regular officer and is aiming to join senior course an army cadet Sergeant Major, which made him the one of The Royal Army Medical Corps to start his can take and now holds the the most senior cadets within Lincolnshire. career in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. status of being a Master Cadet. He has leftT he King’s School, Grantham and He undertook the week long course at is now attending Oxford Brookes University the Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park with a scholarship from the British Army in Surrey, during which he developed his securing him a place at The Royal Military skills in field-craft, leadership, weapon Academy Sandhurst. He is due to go to handling and drill. He then demonstrated Sandhurst during the summer of 2015 for an this expertise by delivering lessons in these 8 week course, after which he will hold the areas to his fellow candidates. The course rank of an army reserve second lieutenant. 33 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

BOGL U ER S dEK Bu apest Care tive Writing Ha nds-on Science in Year 1 Mrs Olga, Science teacher

T he Year 1 Students are becoming budding young writers. This week they were given a picture of an old door leading into the unknown. Then they wrote their own stories entitled The Secret Door.

Michael Zurnamer age 6 Once upon a time there were two children. They loved to explore the world. Suddenly Takura and Liam stopped on the side of the road. They went in the haunted house. Liam opened the door. They were scared. They went into the days of the dinosaurs. There were lots and lots of dinosaurs. They saw a T-Rex fight a Triceratops. The Triceratops lost, the T-Rex won.

Lwandile Shabane Age 7 This story takes place in an old castle. And W hat happens to a slice of and feel, smell and see the things we two children named Mary and Jimmy. pizza after you swallow study from the book. We've dissected One day they were walking outside around it? Why is your blood red? the wing of a chicken, a pig heart, and the castle and they bumped into a door. How do your muscles move cow stomach. The students are more Mary questioned. Jimmy was amused. your bones? These are some appreciative of their own bodies having Mary opened the door. Suddenly she of the many questions researched the body parts of animals." found a dead island. And Jimmy found a answered in the exciting and dark chest. After Mary opened the chest interactive Science curriculum a pirate popped out. Jimmy was so scared about human anatomy and “I put a lot he jumped and hid. Mary laughed. “It’s physiology in the 6th grade. of emphasis just a pirate,” she said. “Hi Jimmy”, said the Naturally curious about their bodies, pirate. “My name is Harry.” Jimmy was so 6th graders are provided appropriate on personal confused so Mary said bye to the pirate. And opportunities to discover the following experience. It is Jimmy was thinking how the pirate knows body systems: skeletal, muscular, his name. When they were out Jimmy said circulatory, digestive, excretory, nervous, important for very silly door to himself. Mary laughed. endocrine, and reproductive. It is the students to an intense curriculum on a high level get involved with Riley Hanning age 6 of English. Even though it is difficult, Once upon a time two boys and one girl the students enjoy the challenge! their hands.” and their names were Riley, Liam and Erin "I put a lot of emphasis on personal and they found a secret door. They crept experience. It is important for the students up to the door and saw a ghost with a to get involved with their hands, to touch sword. But luckily Riley was a boxer. Erin said, “We are in a haunted house.” Next they killed the ghost with the sword. Then they went into another room but this room had traps. The traps tried to kill the children but the children jumped over all the traps. Next they found a time machine. They went into the time machine and they lived happily ever after. The end. 34 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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MUN Comes Hand in Hand Mye Exp rience Abroad with Santa B y Joshua Kay

Csanad Csorba, 12grade IB student

T he Hungarian Santa did not only bring chocolate and presents to SEK Budapest this year. On December 6th one of the most prestigious and highly recognized programmes, Model United Nations, was hosted by SEK Budapest International School. Hundreds of schools worldwide continuously organize and conduct conferences, which according to teachers, greatly increases different parts of academic expertise in a fun and enjoyable way. Debating, public H ello, my name is Joshua Kay also at home because the family I lived speaking, respect and engagement in and during my tenth year with basically had no understanding of global issues made up our day at school. at Boca Prep International English. Which of course is troubling Students at SEK were able to debate School I took 6 months but I can say without a doubt that these important global issues, such as the Russian off and went to a sister people are second family to me. They Annexation of Crimea and the issue of forced school abroad. managed to show me a great portion of child marriage in a formal atmosphere. The school I visited was named Spain and Spanish culture that someone Modelling the committees of the Security SEK Levante. While I was there I just visiting would never experience. They Council and the Human Rights Council, stayed with a host family who had two truly made my time in Spain worthwhile. participants assumed the roles of young children each. All this was situated in a If someone asks me what my ambassadors representing the interests of wonderful portion of the world known experience was like in Spain I always their respective countries. Students were as Valencia, Spain. It was one of the try to give them a typical stale encouraged to research in detail not only the most terrifying experiences of my life. response always repeating how I liked issue, but different countries’ viewpoints and Living in a totally different country it there. Unfortunately that is a grave goals regarding the matter. Dressed formally, was a challenging experience. It forced understatement. Spending my time it was expected of the representatives to me to step out of my boundaries and abroad was one of the most enthralling address each other politely without the use experience a totally new culture and and terrifying experiences of my life and of personal pronouns, understand the goals environment. Nevertheless the culture will go down as one of the things I will of other nations and attack points using and sights that I was fortunate enough to never be able to forget. In my truest most questions all in an organized manner. witness were incredible. It’s a wonderful honest opinion I can’t help but stress this There are countless highlights to such an experience to witness an entire portion enough, if you or anyone you know is extraordinary day. However, the tension of the world for a length of time. reading this has a chance to take a journey between the delegates of Russia and USA Although it is a terrifying experience of this calibre, a journey abroad to visit in the Security Council were definitely it is a wholehearted one as well. and adapt to an entirely new culture, I noteworthy; the debate kept intensifying Living in Valencia I attended the school very strongly recommend this for that it until the Russian Federation was forced SEK Levante. This school was much larger is an experience no one can ever forget, to veto the entire resolution from being in size in comparison to my school in and one I will always reminisce about. passed. In addition, the delegates of Pakistan Florida. In fact the school population clashed with the United States of America, was more than double in size. At this desperately trying to protect their religious school I had to face many challenges, My time abroad and social customs from being internationally most of which were the language was one of the restricted. At the final voting, however, the barrier between me and my classes. Western countries remained victorious Almost all of my classes were totally in most enthralling and a resolution was passed in hopes of Spanish which can be a bit troubling if and terrifying reducing forced child marriage worldwide. you’re one who isn’t a native speaker. Overall, it was a successful addition to While I was in Valencia I lived with a host experiences our small community. Both teachers and family. I had not only had to overcome of my life students hope to continue the hosting a language barrier at school but now of similar conferences in the future. 35 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S T John’s HELDERBERG

Ma oy Yorke-Davies W r ar Ho se Production

Ie r cently attended an exhibition of the amazing puppets crafted by the Handspring Puppet Company in Grahamstown. Greeted by the sheer size and ingenuity of Joey, the ‘beloved horse’ in Warhorse, I eagerly await to see the award winning Cape Town Production which is set to run December 2014 and January 2015. A brief outline of the play: “Set in Devon at the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert Narracott’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He embarks on an epic odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in a no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey, and, still not old enough to enlist in the army, he embarks on a dangerous mission to find and bring him back to Devon. War Horse is a powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music, lighting and magnificent artistry. The Puppetry brings galloping, full-scale horses to life on stage — their flanks, hides and sinews Mrs Moya Yorke-Davies is not only built of steel, leather and aircraft cables.” St John’s School’s oldest living She was famed Puppet making can be included in the ex-student she also reached the for showing true Art and Design Courses of IGCSE – 0400 amazing age of 100 in November and AS/A – 9704 should the student 2014 and celebrated her British stoicism desire to venture down this avenue. Centenary alongside St John’s by refusing a “Masks and figurines have been used Centenary in the same year. throughout the African continent in as many Students from St John’s visited Mrs stretcher to the diverse contexts. Masquerade, festival, ritual Yorke-Davies at her flat in Sidmouth ambulance and community interaction in traditional to congratulate her and help her cultural contexts have lead to a widespread celebrate this amazing landmark. use of objects in performative contexts.” Back in September 2014, Mrs Yorke- A lthough they were incarcerated for several We need only look to Picasso and Davies also hosted a group of us at her hours in total darkness, aware of a major his Les Demoiselles d’Avignon with the flat, including our local BBC news TV crew gas leak, they were eventually dug out. Mrs five women depicted in the painting and reporters from local papers who Yorke-Davies was famed for showing true wearing Iberian style masks to see were interested in sharing her story. British stoicism by refusing a stretcher to take how it shocked, yet influenced,A rt She talked about her time at St John’s her to the ambulance and walking out of the in both Europe as well as Africa. – remembering scratchy but smart rubble on the arm of a paramedic ‘as if we Puppeteering has not only been uniforms complete with hats and some were going on a date’ said the Ambulance associated with entertainment for young interesting tales of boarding escapades! man! With no belongings left, the whole family audiences but has been a vehicle for In fact, she has some fascinating stories then went to live in Surrey with her sister for education, both live, on television and film to tell about the rest of her life too. the rest of the war. Later they left for Kenya to for adult audiences. Some might remember During WW2, Mrs Yorke-Davies and her farm 1,000 acres but then became caught up a few of the International Puppet shows husband were buried alive when their house in the Mau Mau uprising and had to return to and short movies hosted in Cape Town in Putney took a direct hit from a German England. The family then moved to Devon and during the OUT THE BOX FESTIVAL a few bomb. They managed to survive because their children too attended St John’s School. years ago. Giant sized puppets have been they had made their way to a makeshift metal To see the BBC report, please check out our used during sporting events – The World cage shelter under a table in the house. facebook page facebook.com/stjohnsschool Cup and musical events – Africa Burns. 36 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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The importance of F ashion. reading to your child Beauty. W ritten by Wendy Menton (Reception Teacher) Crafts.

“I began blogging in the summer of 2013. I had always thought it would be fun to share what I am interested in so that’s why I started. I love fashion, picking and matching outfits. I love makeup and beauty. I love crafts and expressing my creativity through them,” explains Emma, an 8th grader at SEK Budapest. Emma writes a blog with more than 7000 subscribers, mostly tweens O n Thursday, 17 April 2014 of people anytime you want to, simply by and teens from all over the world. during ‘Book Week’, the key picking up a book. Your child can learn to “My father is Italian, my mother stage 2 students came over stare into the eyes of his monsters and defeat Hungarian, so I speak both of those to the Junior campus and them (from Maurice Sendak and his Wild languages fluently. I have been read to our children. Things), to help others that are less powerful learning English in school since It was encouraging to see how engaged than him (from Horton and his Who’s), and kindergarten, so I pretty much they were in reading to the younger students, to never give up on themselves just by speak all three, and I use all three demonstrating how far their reading visiting a Secret Garden for a few minutes. languages on my blog, but the main skills have developed. Their passion for Emilie Buchwald said that ‘children are language is English. I would like to reading was a good example to the little made readers on the laps of their parents’. It reach as many viewers as I can.” ones, who for some, have only started takes ten minutes a day to bring a child into Anyone who knows anything reading. Hopefully this will spur them a world that can inspire him to dream big, about blogging also knows that on to become avid readers one day with and to become something great. It takes ten a blogger reads the blogs of the help from you, as parents as well. minutes to give a child a gift that will last for others. Emma has her favourite Every time you pick up a book, be it ‘Green a lifetime. It takes ten minutes to allow your bloggers, where she derives Eggs and Ham’ or ‘Captain Underpants’, and child to escape into a magical world where inspiration and ideas for her own. read to your child the contents of that book, he is king. It takes ten minutes to help you “I don’t really have great ambitions even though in your mind the odd language accomplish the challenge of making your child with this. It’s just my hobby, but I use or bizarre subject matter makes you feel a lifetime reader. So the next time your child do have a lot of fun with it. I want that your child may not be learning anything is nagging you about how he would rather to continue it as long as there are worthwhile. From such silly nonsense, he or play X-box than listen to another episode of those who want to follow it. This is she is learning. That little brain inside your the places he will go, remember this - there something I could continue forever little child’s head is growing with every word is no such thing as a child who hates to read; and I would be happy with that.” read. Each time you utter a sentence, be it there are only children who have not found You can read Emma’s blog relating to that senseless ‘Sam’ person or the right book. If you agree with Frank Serafini about fashion, beauty, and some other character, your child’s brain is like I do, help your child find the right book to crafts here: mariaemma.me. learning how to create. The mind is engaging start them on their endless journey of reading. in its own kind of exercise that is helping your child bench press his imagination, bicep curl his ability to remember information It only takes ten more accurately and lunge his way into more minutes to bring a efficient problem solving for the future. It doesn’t stop there! Not only does reading child into a world make your child become a better student, that can inspire but a better person too. You can learn from the most inspirational and intelligent them to dream 37 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

B Oca

Intn er ational Fair

The Boca Prep International Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Fair was held on November Lebanon, Israel, Spain, France, Russia, 25th, 2014. The Fair was primarily the Ukraine, Czech Republic, USA, created by Middle Years Canada, Native America and Mexico. Program students as part Booths, a collaboration of parents, of a school-wide MYP unit. students and teachers alike, offered This annual event, which celebrates the samplings of traditional foods, souvenirs diverse nationalities of our students, was and educational information about the a wonderful opportunity to showcase the respective country. Once everyone had creativity and dedication of parents and their fill of the delicious treats, thePYP students alike. Each attendee received a students presented their International “passport” which was stamped as they Show. Colourful performances visited the25 countries represented: Turkey, highlighted the different nationalities Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Germany, of our students resulting in a truly Italy, United Kingdom, Portugal, Hungary, memorable day for all who participated. G rantham G RANthAM PREP WRITES AN OPERA B y Mrs Banfield 39 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

I n August 2014, I took the bold step of joining the Royal Opera House's ‘Write an Opera’ Project. An intensive five day course in Dorset, alongside teachers from as far afield as the USA, Denmark and Spain, who taught us (in theory) all we needed to know, to bring this innovative scheme to our classrooms. A daunting prospect! Fortunately, our Royal Opera House tutors, including a composer, director, set designer and singer, have been at the end of a computer line all year, providing moral support and good advice whenever needed. Grantham Prep's project got fully underway in October as Classes Five and Six set to work on a plot and characters on a World War One theme, using the true life stories of Edith Cavell, Hedd Wyn and the Christmas Truce as inspiration. A visit to a this to music? I needn't have worried. recreation of a WWI trench helped to get an amazing A start of term trip to Covent Garden to their design ideas flowing, and gave them opportunity to watch a world class opera was enormously some empathy with the men serving in 1914. inspiring and both classes picked up By the time the Christmas holidays hand control of the reins rapidly. Soon they had some intervened, the children had enthusiastically learning to the wonderful lyrics and melodies under their set to work on collage mood boards belts, aided by two local sixth formers, and full-size character drawings and a children, allowing including Kate a former Prep School pupil. complete plot had been fleshed out. them to develop The project has proved to be an amazing I have to admit to some anxiety when their ability in opportunity to hand control over their we returned from the break. Would they learning to the children, allowing them to be as keen as ever? How would they get collaboration and develop their ability in collaboration and on with writing a libretto and then setting problem-solving problem-solving as well as the many musical and literary skills they are developing. It has also been a great way to involve our parents: they have enjoyed following our progress and many have got involved, bringing their own expertise and experience to offer help and advice along the way. The project will ultimately see the children not only write music and libretto, but arrange orchestration; design set, costumes and makeup; source props and other necessities; create and implement lighting schemes and promote and advertise their production, as well as performing on stage or in the orchestra pit. We've a long way to go yet, but watch this space: hopefully next year I will be writing a report on the marvellous success of the first ever production by The Grantham Preparatory School Opera Company. 40 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

Helderberg

Caption ‘Sl ides4Smiles’ 2014 in Aid Of Operation Smile

T he Helderberg International inspired to ‘Do One Thing’. The students went to Waterworld Strand to enjoy the School was privileged in realised that to not be ordinary they needed four different water slides, while raising welcoming Braam Malherbe to go the extra mile and be extraordinary. funds for this extremely worthy cause. to the school and fascinated The International School of Helderberg Students collected donations or were to hear what he has been has supported Operation Smile for a sponsored per slide and thoroughly doing for the environment number of years and in 2014 decided to enjoyed this novel way of raising money. and charitable causes. try something different with ourO peration After the event, ISH students enjoyed Operation Smile is a charity that the school Smile fundraising event and utilise our local another wonderful opportunity has supported for a number of years and facilities to their full advantage and also to spend some time with Braam having Braam share his passion for this charity to have some fun! Operation Smile South Malherbe, Ambassador for Operation and his unbelievable fundraising efforts Africa (OSSA) medical volunteers repair Smile and Carl Morris, owner and with the students and staff was fantastic. childhood facial deformities while building operator of Waterworld in Strand. “Braam Malherbe is an extreme public and private partnerships that advocate These two inspirational gentlemen adventurer, international motivational sustainable healthcare systems for children assisted the staff and students in raising speaker, youth developer, TV Presenter and families in South Africa, Southern Africa over R48 351.30 for this incredible charity. and author of the best seller “The Great and around the world. Operation Smile We are extremely proud of each and every Run” but most of all, he is a no-nonsense South Africa is part of a global alliance of member of staff, the parents and students conservationist. Braam has an infectious Operation Smile foundations and chapters of the International School in Helderberg energy that is fed by his life-long passion dedicated to providing free treatment to and thank them for their support. By “Doing to protect the environment. He inspires children and adults suffering from cleft One Thing” we as a school community countless others to do the same!’ He lips and cleft palates. Together, we create assisted in financing almost 10 life changing definitely lived up to expectations and the smiles, change lives and heal humanity. operations for children born with cleft students left with a renewed energy and were On the 11 March 2014 the entire school palates. This is amazing, Thank You! 41 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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Hil’ t er s Gram e t A bitions history

IGE CS History Coursework by Emily, Year 12 “I remember when I was seven years old, my Dad took me to the grand opening of a new T en years before Hitler’s golf course in Hungary. That appointment as Chancellor, was my first exposure to golf. Hitler made his first real A female professional golfer asked me bid to take over control if I wanted to try. She showed me how of Germany. To Hitler, this and the rest of the story is history,” beams seemed like the perfect Polett Kiss, an 8th grader at SEK Budapest, opportunity, but it was all and recipient of the 2014 Hungarian to go horribly wrong. Female Golfer of the Year Award. Just after the 1923 Ruhr Crisis, Now at 14 years old, she has diligently Germans were feeling bitter towards developed her natural talent for golf over the government and because of this, the course of seven years, which has led Hitler thought that ordinary German to her impressive success. “I actually citizens would rise up and join him. spend quite a lot of time golfing. I train Hitler plotted with Kahr and Lossow, twice a week on weekdays from about two nationalist politicians, to take 5pm until the sun goes down. Weekends over the Bavarian Government in are either full of competitions or extra Munich. On November 9th 1923, training. So, on average I am probably Hitler and his Nazis marched into golfing more than 15 hours a week.” Munich. However, Kahr had called Polett has a personal coach, who happens the police and the rebellion was to live in Spain. “Well, he is English, but that’s others play better than me, then that’s OK. crushed. Hitler fled and was arrested why we visit Spain at least twice a year, so Life happens. My winning philosophy is this: two days later. Although the Putsch I can train with him. He comes to Hungary you have to play well, I have to play better.” was a failure, it raised the profile of about three times a year, so actually I train Despite a common misconception that the Nazis and whilst in prison, Hitler with him almost every other month.” golf requires little effort, Polett maintains wrote Mein Kampf which was read Her coach helps her to identify skills that it requires a significant amount of self- by millions of Germans and spread she should focus on and while he is away, control and concentration. “It can get boring Hitler’s ideas of racial purity and his Polett practices and practices. “Sometimes sometimes, just standing there for hours, hatred of the Jews and other minorities. my dad films me swinging and we send especially if nothing really is happening. After Hitler was released from prison my coach the video so he can comment One thing she loves about this sport is in 1924, he spent many years trying to on my progression and offer his expertise that she isn’t required to follow a strict diet rebuild the Nazi party. The Nazis still on what I need to change or work on. or adhere to overbearing health practices. had very few seats in the Reichstag It’s cool that we can do this even though “I can pretty much eat whatever I want, but and at this point were more focused we are far away from each other.” I know I should eat healthy. I have recently on reorganisation than anything else. Polett doesn’t only enjoy playing taken up boxing, not with other people but recreational golf, but when it comes to just at the gym with boxing equipment. It competitions, she takes golf all the more keeps me in shape and it’s a good place The years (1924 seriously. “I really got into competitions to let out your anger and frustrations.” to 1929) are from the very beginning. I always So with all this time spent playing out on wanted to get medals and stuff. So it the green, when does she do her homework known as the isn’t uncommon for me to participate in or hang out with friends? “Well, I try to do ‘Wilderness 20-30 competitions a year. Even in the all my homework at school, actually. And winter, we travel to Spain to compete.” my Mom makes sure I have time to relax Years’ and were One of the biggest competitions she ever with my friends a few nights a week. So, golf extremely competed at was the European Tour for Kids doesn’t completely own my life, but I do have important for in Scotland, birthplace of golf. There were ambitious goals for the future,” she smiles. hundreds of competitors. “I don’t really get Polett hopes to become a professional Nazi Party’s nervous before a competition. I don’t know golfer and enter world-recognized growth why. Maybe it’s because I am used to it. I want competitions. “I would love to earn to win more than anything, but winning isn’t money with it and become famous. everything. If I play poorly then I am upset I have the motivation and the love of with myself. However, if I play my best but the game. Wouldn’t that be fun?” 42 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S T John’s ITNN ER ATIONAL PROGRAMMES

Ac ross THE IES schools we are constantly looking for ways in which our students can integrate in their local, national and international communities. Our developing programmes include IES schools’ participation in InterSEK and our many and varied inter-school exchange programmes. Here is just a small selection of pictures from InterSEK in the Dominican Republic (2014) and InterSEK in Costa Rica (2015). In March 2015, 67 students from SEK Levante visited St John’s and the return trip has just taken place. St John’s students have also visited SEK Budapest in 2015. Full stories of these trips will appear in the next edition of the magazine. These programmes, including individual student exchanges, continually reinforce the ‘international-mindedness’ of our students. I EnterS K 2014 - Dominican Republic

InterSEK 2015 - Costa Rica

S Et John’s /S K Levante exchange 2015

InterSEK 2015 - Costa Rica

St John’s /SEK Levante exchange 2015 St John’s at SEK Budapest 2015 43 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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Pl ymouth L ondon weekend

O ur boarders enjoyed a L ast Saturday the boarders fabulous trip to London at the had a day out in Plymouth. weekend, taking in the London The morning activity was Eye, Westminster, Buckingham based around the John Nike Palace, China Town and more… Dry Ski Centre. First stop were the practice slopes for snowboard lessons with Mr Moyer and Miss Underwood.

The more experienced boarders and skiers had a chance to board or ski on the free practice area slope under the intense technical scrutiny of Mr Tasker! Some of the learner boarders progressed during their lessons and graduated to the free ski area as well. Next was down to the toboggan run while having lunch. In the afternoon the group went to the tubing slope and had marvellous fun racing and bumping each other in their rings. The final stop was Plymouth city centre for a spot of shopping or a S T John’s sit down in the various coffee shops available for those exhausted from the skiing and boarding experience! crbbsi causeway

Aa gre t day was had by all! 44 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

BOGL U ER G rantham

Hig h School Beach Clean Up Cyl c e Challenge

B y Mr N Coller B y Mr Osborne

T he high school students My sister and niece have been TGPS parent, Ben McCarthy. The cycle came prepared with gloves moved by their recent visits ride was stage 1 of last year’s Tour De and black bags on Friday, 28th to a very special orphanage France, and took place the day before March in order to clean up they support in Ethiopia. the actual race set off. We challenged one of Blouberg’s beaches. There are about 160 children living as ourselves to not only complete the race The aim of the day was to raise one large family, from babies to young but to complete it in less than 7 hours. awareness of our impact on nature adults. The dedicated team who run We ended up cycling 140 miles from and to clear the beach of as much it not only rescue vulnerable children, Leeds to Harrogate and the scenery waste and rubbish as we could. but also ensure that they become and atmosphere were spectacular. Everyone worked together as a responsible and self-sufficient adults. team and we managed to clear the To raise funds for a second hand beach of a significant amount of waste. tractor I took part in the Capsticks Students were reminded that we are Law Firm Cycle event. I was part of a part of nature’s ecosystem and that peloton of 20 riders, including another we need to act responsibly when enjoying our beautiful beaches.

B Oca PYP1 Learn About Economics

B y Alba Karaduman

The PYP 1 students took action in the classroom setting by creating their very own “Living Market.” After our field trip to Publix Supermarket, the students initiated and created a market place to follow up with the program of inquiry: How We Organize Ourselves. The theme was Economics. The students learned many important concepts about our global economy. They had debates, writing activities, role-playing and acquired knowledge of how goods and services function. They were able to distinguish between needs and wants in order to make wise choices while budgeting for the future. The main objective was achieved when students realized that the world functions based on society’s economic decisions. 45 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S dEK Bu apest Lir za Gyö gy

képlékeny és gyötrelmekkel teli időszakban fordult Liza a versek felé, majd 2014 nyarán megemlítette édesapjának, hogy van Gemy r ekkor egy kötetnyi verse, aki elolvasva azokat, A gyermekkoromat mintha egy biztos volt benne, hogy elérkezett a álomvilágban éltem volna le. második könyv publikálásának ideje, s örömmel egyengette Liza útját. Nem is emlékszem úgy igazán A Libri Kiadó ismételten boldogan semmire, és ez megrémiszt. mondott igent, maga a kötet (Egykedvűek a hangok) 2015 tavaszán fog megjelenni. Liza alkotásait és életét egyfajta El sziGEtelve határhelyzet jellemzi, álom és realitás, képzelet és valóság keveredése – ahogyan Mélyen belül arról könyve kapcsán mesélt, sokszor olyan sötétség nem tudja eldönteni egy-egy a fejében van bennem, megjelenő tájról, helyszínről, eseményről, mint senki másban, hogy az valóban egy megtörtént emlékhez aki valaha erre a világra született. köthető-e avagy csak fantáziájának játéka. Verseiben megjelenik a kamaszkor És hihetetlenül sok útkeresése, a világ „nagy kérdésein” való megvalósítatlan álom. gondolkodás, a gyerekkor elvesztése feletti szomorúság, a magány, a fantáziavilág menedéke, a barátság fontossága, G yörgy Liza 2014 szeptemberétől a szakítások fájdalma. Liza rendkívüli Ha ngok a iskolánk tanulója. Büszkék érzékenységgel, korát meghazudtoló falon túlról vagyunk rá, hisz több területen érettséggel veti mindezeket papírra. is megmutatta már tehetségét. Fontos még tudni róla, hogy egy igazi Volt kiskoromban egy hintalovam Már egészen kiskorában érdekelték a reneszánsz ember, hiszen kiskora óta fehér fából, mesebéli nyereggel. kitalált történetek, mesék, legkedveltebb rajzol, történeteit nemcsak szavakban, ahol hangok jöttek a falból. időtöltése az volt, mikor anyukája felolvasásait hanem rajzokban is képes magas szinten tapéta mögül leselkedő arcok. hallgathatta (anyukája azóta is egyik nagy „elmesélni”, a képzőművészet is óvodás Azonban, biztos vagyok abban, inspirálója). Mindeközben már négy-öt évesen kora óta fontos része életének, szeret saját maga is kitalált történeteket, amelyeket rajzolni, festeni, ráadásul még a zenéhez Egy apró gyerekszoba anyukájának diktált, majd mikor megtanult is ért, gitáron és basszusgitáron is játszik, valahol a házban, írni, végre saját maga rögzíthette gondolatait. saját zenekara is volt, Skót koczka néven. Kopogás, sóhajok, Első könyve, mely egy naplóregény, a Libri Az irodalom területén leginkább József mint a mesékben. Kiadónál jelent meg, mikor Liza 12 éves volt Attila, Ady Endre és Arany János hatottak A kilincset kerestem, (magát a könyvet 11 évesen alkotta) a Rossz rá, de szereti Paulo Coelhót és Dan Wellst de ajtó sem volt. után mindig jó következik címen. A könyv a is, a zenében mindenevő, de a hangszeres fikció és a valóság elemeit vegyíti, megírásának zene híve, szívesen hallgat rockot, punkot, Furcsa egy emlékkép. hátterében pedig akkori legjobb barátnőjének metált és indie-t, a képzőművészetben pedig Esős, néma délutánok és elvesztése (költözése) állt, s mintegy a spanyol barátnője, Marbella Oricz képeit derengenek csupán. magány ellenszereként használta az írást. kedveli leginkább (tavasszal megjelenő hogy nagyon szerettem Ezek után két-három év szünet következett, könyvének borítóját is ő tervezte). azt a hinta lovat. mármint a publikálást illetően, hiszen A hírnév nem vonzza, a jövőben szívesen Néha válaszolt is nekem, Liza ezen időszak alatt is folyamatosan írt lenne (az alkotó művész mellett) pszicho (kocsiban, otthon, iskolában – mindenhol), de terapeuta, de a filozófia is érdekli. de soha sem szólt, alkotásait állandóan javítgatta, csiszolgatta, Ahogy a cikk elején említettem, 2014 amikor halottam azokat azaz ezt a korszakát az örök elégedetlenség szeptembere óta iskolánk diákja, iskolánké, a falból kiszűrődő, ijesztő hangokat. jellemezte, miközben barátai, ismerősei ahol nyitottsággal és örömmel fogadták mind Most a padláson pihen valahol. várva várták az újabb könyvet. osztálytársai, mind tanárai. Büszkék vagyunk rá. Ezen termékeny, de mégis nagyon St john’s Crsmh i t as Crafts

O ur students made some fantastic Christmas Crafts this year. A huge thank you to the PTFA for organising and funding the craft activities PTFA funded Christmas craft activity afternoon (including running some of the activities themselves) and the mini-fair in the afternoon and thank you to all parents who came along to see what had been made and share a cup of tea and a mince pie. The school smelt wonderful - from the Christmas Wreaths being made by Yrs 7 & 8 and because of some fantastic baking by Year 5 (an extra thank you to Mrs Varley and her helper who did a wonderful job) and to the Senior Girls and Mrs Van der Giezen who made biscuits and cakes during the week and then decorated them for sale. 47 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

BOGL U ER Leadership Camp 2015

B y Kristen Hill

was a success. As our final activity at the beach we played blindfold soccer where we chose one person for each team to indicate directions to score a goal. We managed to have a few laughs and giggles as we attempted to kick the ball around. For the rest of the afternoon we spent our time at the house building structures out of newspaper and creating bridges using only allocated materials. During the evening we prepared for the Year 7 orientation week whilst listening to music. We created the oversized boards with all our information on such as birth date and favourite foods. Sadly, the following morning we had to pack our luggage and leave straight after breakfast.I t is a matric camp we will all remember. Furthermore, the food was spectacular and the cooking staff were W e left on Friday the 16th reviewing and editing the SRC constitution extremely accommodating to all our dietary December at nine in the where we all came to an agreement on requirements. In my opinion, the camp morning, eager for what lay additions to the portfolios, followed by was fabulous and beneficial to all of us. ahead. During the bus ride we a tea break then various activities. all laughed and wondered For most of the activities we were split what the camp would be like. into two groups where the winning team E aach te m was We arrived an hour later at the doors of would receive a bag of sweets. That evening handed a frozen The Team house in Noordhoek. All of us we went for a stroll along the beach after jumped out of the bus with excitement and supper. On Saturday morning we headed t-shirt which we admired the beach that sat in front of The to the beach where we were given our had to unfold and Team house. Inside, we met Ramos who was first challenge. Each team was handed in charge. He welcomed us with open arms a frozen t-shirt which we had to unfold place on one of our followed by other staff who worked there. and place on one of our team members. team members Shortly after our introduction and welcome Everyone scattered to find the nearest we were shown to our rooms. We were rock or source of warm water. Almost all of all on the second floor. The rooms were our hands froze trying to unfold it. For our fully equipped with a bathroom, bedding second challenge we worked as one. The as well as a complementary soap and teachers lay out a section of sand, which towels. The girls’ rooms had a stunning we had to cross together. The catch was, if ocean view surrounded by sand dunes. the equipment was to be left unattended The boys had a view of the parking lot and the teachers would take it. The aim was to nature that sat behind the sand dunes. get the whole team across as well as all the After exploring the house, we unpacked equipment. The first time, It was a struggle and prepared for our first meeting. however we managed to get across but In the lounge area was a tea and coffee left a team member behind. Thus we had station which we could access at any to repeat but it taught us to work as one. time. Mr Norris, Mrs Ackermann and Mrs Our third activity, was the water bucket van der Westhuizen were kind enough challenge. As a team we had to place our to bring us biscuits to snack as well as feet up in the air and bring down a bucket the prizes for activities. We began by of water without spilling. Our first attempt stating facts about ourselves that were was unsuccessful as it was kicked over unknown to our peers. We all giggled and the majority of us were soaked. The at a few secrets that were shared in second attempt we appointed a leader to confidence. Our first meeting consisted of count down as we lowered the bucket. It BOGL U ER O dur bo y and being healthy Meagan da Silva

T he Year 5 Science topic for Term bodies. They made their own food pyramids 2 is ‘Our body and being healthy’. and healthy balanced meal plates. Students To introduce the topic, the students learnt how to read the nutritional tables at reflected on what they eat at home and the back of food items and then had the grouped these items into various food opportunity to record the nutritional value groups. The students learnt about the food of everyday food items they have at home. groups and the function of each group in our 49 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S T John’s Helderberg

Max does The Reft lec ion on Year Munchbox T he Year 7s took an interesting we looked at one of the classrooms and Bkac in September, Year 6 pupil field trip to Stellenbosch the library. We also saw their dormitories Max Mayor spent a Sunday in on the 13th of August. from the view of the bus. After a long London filming an episode of When we arrived at the Dorps Museum days field trip we came back to school. The Munchbox, a children’s the first thing that was planned was a cooking programme which slide show containing the information of goes out on Saturday the history of Stellenbosch from the late mornings on ITV at 8.30am. 18-century to the present. We had a tour of When Mr Larter posted the the oldest town house in SA and saw and production company’s request for touched artefacts whilst discovering what participants on St John’s Facebook they were used for. We looked at one of page, Max decided to apply. the first houses built, that had only 4 rooms After filling out the (very long) and a large hall. The shoe museum was form, the producers contacted next, where we found models of shoes him and asked to audition him by that were worn in the 1800s. We looked at Skype. Over 1,000 children applied one of the earliest double storied houses. and 400 were interviewed. It was apparently more British looking and Following his audition, the producers had many more rooms. In my opinion the called that evening to say that they bathroom was the most interesting since wanted Max on the show and so he it looks like a giant frying pan. As a break put together a team consisting of we all went to the universal food court and his brother Dan and friend Sammy. then to the University of Stellenbosch where Filming lasted from 12 until 6pm on Sunday in the studio where Saturday Kitchen is filmed, with the boys having B Oca to cook three different dishes. The IB Diploma Programme T he producers were impressed By Dr Elaine Chambart saying it was the most slick episode B oca Prep is part of the global students are critical thinkers who are open- infrastructure that represents minded and appreciate cultural diversity. they had filmed the International Baccalaureate. On a personal level, as an IB volunteer because the boys Some interesting facts about this (who serves as a senior workshop and girls were so mega entity are as follows: leader, examiner, and consultant to The IB has Global Centers in The Hague, applicant schools) I recognize the quality ‘professional’ Bethesda, Maryland, and Singapore. The education that the Diploma Programme Foundation Office is in Geneva and the delivers to students worldwide. Students Assessment Center is located in Cardiff, become lifelong learners and will be Wales. There is also an office in Buenos Aires. able to contribute to a better world. The schools authorized to offer the IB Programme are divided into 3 geographical regions: IBA (IB of the Americas), IBAP (IB Asia-Pacific), and IBAEM (IB Africa, Europe and the Middle East). More than 51% of these schools are located in the Americas. So why adopt the IB Programmes? Students of the Diploma Programme have the IB advantage for university in that they can carry out research projects very easily. They are also thinkers who care about the world and seek to understand T eam consisting of Max, his brother and to improve global relations. Diploma Dan and friend Sammy. 50 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

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Suri f ng Bsui c its & Toby

L uke Field in Year 3 competed in his first surfing contest - the Tortoise Round 1 of the Boland trials on Saturday, 25 January. He surfs in the under 8 division, but Toby the Tortoise came to unfortunately there were only 2 under visit before he went into 8’s entering so they were put in an under hibernation. He enjoyed 10 heat. Luke came second in his heat playing in our garden in beating the under 10’s. The second round the sunshine. We think he is of contest took place in Melkbosstrand between 80-100 years old! on Saturday 1 February. All the surfers We made some lovely biscuits in braved the strong waves in slightly misty Nursery. We had fun making them - the conditions and the normal freezing West mixture was sticky so we had to add more Coast water. Luke pushed hard, and after flour.W e rolled out different shapes. some healthy chocolate for energy and to They tasted delicious! fight off the cold from his earlier session, he won his Under 8 heat. Well Done Luke!

BOGL U ER

Yae r 5 Opinion Poems

C hocolate Fritos APPLE S mells like heaven S mells delicious I t’s cold Tastes delicious Tastes divine It’s smooth As brown as a bear Looks like red ribbons It looks round Any flavour is nice Has that nice crunch It is as green as grass Tastebuds are warm Feels rough and bumpy It smells fresh and fruity And bursting with flavour Best seller at school It is as sweet as sugar I LOVE CHOCOLATE! Great snack to snack on It is used in apple pie B y Petersen I LOVE FRITOS! B y Joab Kloppers B y Mickenzi Burét 51 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

B Oca B ehavioural principles in teaching

B y Matt Blazek

A s a teacher and psychologist, (teacher behaviour), the Behaviour (of the notes, in behavioural terms), performance student behaviour is a common student), and the Consequence (student increased from means close to 60% correct topic that is discussed. does not complete an assignment or misses to means over 80% correct. The reading Occasionally these discussions instructions of some type). In order to and quiz remained the same (behaviours), turn toward criticisms that arrive at the desired behaviour (“focused” but by changing the antecedent stimulus a student does not “focus” student) that achieves the desired outcome (my instructions) the desired consequence in class or is “lazy.” (high performance), the antecedents of high performance was achieved. However, these terms are highly subjective must be identified and addressed. This is one example of a pattern that and often are applied without objective An example from my courses is how has developed related to changing my analysis of what it means to “focus” or to preparation for reading quizzes was altered. own behaviour (antecedent stimulus) in be “lazy.” In addition, these judgements Initially, I instructed students to read a order to reinforce desired behaviours occur in an unidirectional manner – the chapter from a book in order to prepare for for the best consequence possible. teacher is judging student behaviour, a quiz in class (antecedent), the students By using a simple ABC analysis of teaching rather than in a bidirectional manner – the read and took the quiz (behaviour), and and learning in the classroom, it can be teacher analyses both student and their own the performance was poor (consequence). seen that improving performance often behaviour. When a bidirectional approach This could be due to several factors: some requires the teacher to make a change is taken, behavioural principles are utilized students not completing the reading, rather than the student. Through the use which allow for an improved learning difficulties in reading comprehension, or of an objective, behavioural analysis- one environment and higher performance a difficult quiz. However, these all focus which incorporates all aspects of the from both the student and the teacher. on the behaviour and consequence, with classroom environment- a more fulfilling The basic behavioural principle in effect is no attempt to address the antecedent. and productive learning environment can stimulus and response - the teacher provides When the instructions for the quiz were be achieved. As IB teachers we should a stimulus and the student(s) respond in altered to include key terms to identify in strive for this continual improvement in some way. Analysis of behaviour entails the reading as well as questions to answer both ourselves and in our students. reviewing the ABC: the Antecedent stimulus while completing the reading (guided

GR Antham World War 1

B y Mrs Harman

Y ears 5 & 6 took to the almost scarily authentic in their role as trenches when they visited the officers and the boys in particular found the Staffordshire Regiment Museum recreation of an underground explosion in Lichfield. They were able to hair raising! The children behaved experience a re-creation of a impeccably and were complimented by World War 1 battlefield trench the staff for their keen interest in the topic. but without the mud, blood and Following on from this visit our children other disgusting elements! gave us a beautiful Remembrance Service The children really enjoyed learning which will stay in our memories for about life for the “Tommies” and their many years to come. Having researched officers, trying on uniforms and handling a their own families from that period, the genuine rifle and pistol, as well as seeing children became far more involved and a number of Victoria Crosses that had they were able to relate to the events, been awarded to men of the regiment especially those who had lost Great, in that conflict.T he volunteers proved Great Grandfathers in the Great War. 52 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

G rantham T i GPS Mus c Machine B y Mr Wilson MBE

A ripple went through the music world as “Music Machine”, our school wind band, recorded their first CD. It was a fantastic experience for all the children who astonishingly laid down 17 tracks in just six hours playing time. Mr Banfield, our terrific sound engineer was amazed at how well disciplined and professional our children were. The band worked incredibly hard and deserved a fantastic CD. Well done everyone on a hugely successful project. TGPS Music Machine performed at Boston’s Music for Youth festival and gave a very special performance, fresh from their recent successes in the town’s music festivals. This was a National event sponsored by ABRSM, the Country’s leading examining body. Our marvellous musicians lit up the show with panache, filling the air with light, shade, dynamics, punchy articulation, energy and a wall of sound that filled the auditorium, sending the audiences into raptures of appreciation.

St john’s Helderberg Ba e ch day Care tive

Y ear 3 & 4 had a fantastic day on Sidmouth beach. Writing We exploited our inquiry question to the full, taking pictures of everything! Each pair was charged with taking a picture for I n Year 6, we have been looking Desrbi c i ng their art project, a picture that showed their at improving our writing. creativity on the beach and one which would In preparation for writing a a setting: show Sidmouth as a wonderful place to visit. short story, the Year 6s have B y Emily-Anne Broekhuysen, Year 6 We returned with some great photos. Here completed different pieces of is just a taster, the rest are on our blog... writing. Emily-Anne has to be T he crystal clear Atlantic Ocean crashed commended for her piece. roughly against the sharp rocks that The task required that they write looked like knives. It was a beautiful, calm a paragraph describing a setting mid-summer day on the deserted island. Seagulls squawking at the top of their for a story. Please read what she croaky voices pecking at the shore for fat wrote, I was truly amazed and juicy crabs scuttling around like women at proud at how much her writing has a shoe sale! The temperature was sizzling improved. Well done Emily-Anne! and the air was as salty as ever, everything was perfect, or so they thought... 53 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

B Oca Intn er ational Fair

Mrs Rae Kurth, PYP 5 Teacher

F or Boca Prep’s Annual International Fair, the PYP 5 students decided to represent the United States of America They performed a song called, “Living in America” for the school community. The students used their creativity and open-mindedness to come up with costumes and dances for several of the states.

It was a fantastic display of our country’s cultural diversity!

S dEK Bu apest A Story of Triumph

H ow would it be to spend 14 H e also wanted to emphasis how much days skiing across the coldest, fun science can be. Students enjoyed driest, windiest place on Earth? trying on his polar gear from face masks to Ask Henry Evans. He came to a penguin costume. He showed a picture SEK Budapest to talk with our of himself standing upside down at the students about just that. South Pole, claiming that in essence, he At only 22 years of age, he followed was "holding up the world". Students in the footsteps of the Scott Expedition walked away from his presentation with that took place 100 years ago to travel on additional knowledge of and a new foot to the South Pole. Mr Evans trekked perspective about this great land of ice. 222 kilometers in -35C temperatures across a barren land full of nothing more than snow and 24-hour sunlight. Mv r E ans trekked His mission was to promote the legacy 222 kilometers in of the Scott Expedition, as well as raise awareness of the importance of protecting -35C temperatures the Antarctic. As a marine biologist, Mr across a barren Evans spent a fair amount of time speaking with the students about global warming, land of nothing various sea creatures, and what students more than snow & can do to protect the environment. 24-hour sunlight St john’s Yae r 8 Trip to Dartmoor B y Sharon Chamberlain-Keen and Jon Gosse

Y ear 8 set off to investigate to cope with the challenges of living Dartmoor last week as part of throughout the year at over 1000 feet their current work in Geography above sea level, whatever the weather. on understanding landscapes. We then went to look at a stone circle, First stop was the old farmhouse at evidence of man’s spiritual relationship Swincombe where we considered what with the moor, which is at least 2000 it would have been like to have lived and years old. We were just settling down farmed this area over a hundred years to sit in silence within the circle, for ago. Here we also looked at granite a few minutes reflection, when we and its crystals; we considered how the had to make an exit from the field characteristics of this rock have determined due to a rather memorable encounter the landforms we saw around us and the with a bull. I have spoken to the farmer use man has made of the rock. Mining since and he assured us the bull was just for tin, lead, copper and silver has been being friendly and showing off. Hmmm! happening on Dartmoor for over a 1,000 Finally on our way back we visited years as well as quarrying for stone, and Combestone Tor to study its formation accounts for some of the landscapes we saw. and enjoy the fantastic views. We walked on further on to the open moor Year 8 will certainly remember this trip; across rough grazing seeing sheep, highland Ella and Laura summarized the groups’ cattle and Dartmoor ponies roaming wild on feelings rather well with their final pose. the moor – the only animals tough enough 55 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

helderberg BOGL U ER Taking the B ELouB RG writers Initiative

Pi r mary School students Amy Nig ht Time Trahe G e t and Jemma Wall made their family and school very proud Nasties White Shark – when they used their initiative An information report to raise funds by going door W ritten by Year 3 KH to door in their complex. B y Tristan Roberts, Year 3 All in the name of helping the Animal I hear a car zooming, Welfare. With the money they raised, It sounds like a monster booming. T he Great White Shark is the they bought food and accessories for But I know it’s only in my head. heaviest and biggest shark the animals which they delivered to you can possibly think of the Gordon's Bay Animal Welfare. I see the shadow of a tree, and it is found in Australia. It looks like a man trying to get me. But I know it’s only in my head. Behaviour The Great White Shark is very vicious I can hear the door creaking, and a great hunter. To hunt, the Great It sounds like a monster snaking. White swims under its prey, waits But I know it’s only in my head. for the right moment and SNAP. If it eats a big meal it won’t have to eat I see the shadow of some leaves, for a month or two. Its diet is fish, It looks like a monster with two heads. seals, rays and other Great Whites. But I know it’s only in my head. Appearance I hear my dog howling, Ironically the Great White Shark is only I see a wolf pouncing. white on its belly and blue on top. But I know it’s only in my head. When born, baby Great Whites are about 5 feet (1.5 meters) long already. I see my dad’s shadow going to the A Great White Shark is 15 – 20 feet bathroom and opening the door, long, close to the size of a school bus. S dEK Bu apest It is like an old wizard making a spell. But I know it’s only in my head. Fun Facts Sharks have mastered the art of Wt in er Carnival I see mice crawling outside the house, sleep swimming. Once born, Great It looks like raptors are Whites along with loads of siblings, G hosts and witches, football coming to eat me. swim away and their mother sees players and princesses, these But I know it’s only in my head. them only as prey. The Great White were a few of the visitors Sharks live in warm water, Australia. we had at SEK Budapest for I can see my cat’s green eyes, our annual Winter Carnival It looks like a spooky eye I think Great Whites are awesome in the elementary school. floating around. because they look awesome, you Grades 1 to 4 assumed a new identity, But I know it’s only in my head. know, unless they eat you. some of them we couldn’t even recognize! Everyone did their best to scare winter away I see the shadow of a bird, and beckon in the approaching spring. If I could I would take a closer look but it looks like a vampire, So I’m not going near it. But I know it’s only in my head.

I hear my horse running, It sounds like a bull charging. But I know it’s only in my head.

I can see my dog’s shadow, It looks like a monster. But I know it’s only in my head. 56 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

B Oca

Veteran’s Day poems

Veteran's Day Fre e dom B y Lily W. B y Holly R.

T he ones who fought for our right; S oldiers are strong. The ones who fought for mankind; They also fight. The ones who helped us see the light; They are amazing people. The ones who would never We remember them. leave one behind. They made our lives better. They fought for our freedom. Veterans showed us in every place; Some gave up their lives for us. That peace is solid gold! We appreciate them, today, S eated with Lily and Holly is Kim McFarlane, It is them that we should embrace; On Veteran's Day. Boca Prep science teacher and US Army Specialist. For they are brave and bold!

helderberg Tahe Ye r 3s and 4s discover Korea

T he Year 3 and 4 class were lucky enough to enjoy a presentation on Korea. After the presentation they got to do some wonderful painting to celebrate the Chinese New Year. B Oca PYPa 3 le rns about the plant life cycle B y Lauren Mackler

PYP 3 conducted a unit of to take a tram ride tour of the entire 60 inquiry where they were acre property. On the tour, they got to see able to study plants. orchids, ferns, bromelaids, 200-year-old Through this unit, students learned about oaks, 300 plus species of palms, and much the plant life cycle, photosynthesis, and parts much more. At the end of the tour students of a plant. To enhance this unit, students were able to go on a scavenger hunt, visit went on a field trip to Flamingo Gardens in the wild life sanctuary, and plant their very Davie, Florida. Students had the opportunity own coleus, which is a type of plant. 58 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

G rantham EYFSt Ou side play at Grantham

B y Mrs Marshall

In search of a “Boggle” T he EYFS children went outside to find a mythical creature called a Boggle. Mrs Marshall explained that long ago it was believed these creatures sprung out of the ground, making themselves from the very mud they had come from and all the natural things could find around the woodland. Once the Boggles had made themselves they lived inside the woods hiding from humans, but looking after the trees and the creatures who lived in the woods. After listening to the story of the Boggles, the children were disappointed that Boggles were no longer around and decided to make their own Boggle in the hope they would live on our school field to look after our trees and rabbits which live on the field! So out of clay, a stick and any materials they found on the field each child made a Boggle and a home they could live in. So if you wander down to the bottom of the field you may be lucky enough to come across the hard working Grantham Prep. Boggles. T he Mud Kitchen The Hill

T he Caretakers of Grantham T he parents of the children Prep. made the EYFS unit at Grantham Preparatory a ‘Mud Kitchen’. International School used The children have really enjoyed part of the money they using it down in the copse, making raised through social family lots of lovely messy mud recipes! events, such as the Summer Fair and Beetle Drive, to provide the school with the welcome addition of a hill to the otherwise flat field. Running through the hill is a tunnel, making it a double fun filled bonus. All the school children can use the hill, as it adds challenge for the younger children in their play and a different terrain for the junior children to travel across during cross country running. During a snowy January day the EYFS children improvised and used a tray to sledge down the hill on! One little girl, who had recently moved from Thailand, had lots of fun sledging down the hill, a significant event in her life as this was her first experience of snow. 59 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

HOUT BAY Offia ci l Opening of Phase Two & Unveiling of ‘La Salida’

T he 17th March will go down The sculptor of this bronze masterpiece is a of class to the evening by singing the famous in our school’s history as famous Spanish sculptor called Santiago de song “Let it Go” from the Disney feature the auspicious day when Santiago who was a student at one of our “Frozen”. Mr McEwen then issued a challenge we officially opened Phase first Spanish SEK sister schools many, many aimed at encouraging the students to take Two and celebrated the years ago. He has produced works of art for ownership of the new statue by coming up amalgamation of both the PS royalty, various heads of states and for world with an English translation of the sculpture’s and HS onto one campus famous museums around the globe. The Spanish title “La Salida”. The statue features To highlight the significance of this event evening kicked off with a wonderful opening a group of 5 runners emerging from the the Chairman of International Education speech from Aedan Dilley (our Student Head start of a race and we have deliberately left Systems (IES), Mr Andrew McEwen unveiled of School) followed by the opening address a space to engrave the final English version our brand new statue in our central courtyard. by Mr Andrew McEwen. The Chairperson of the name. The winner of this challenge After many months of speculation and interest of our bursary committee, Mrs Iris Henkel, will receive a prize from Mr McEwen himself. the bronze statue “La Salida” was unveiled also took the opportunity to present IES and All in all it was a beautiful evening where to much applause and approval. Students, the school with a wonderful painting that everyone from the school community parents and staff gathered together to was made by all the bursary students and came together to celebrate the significant celebrate this wonderful event as “La Salida” parents. It now proudly hangs in our school milestone of being located as a single school was finally placed in its prominent position. reception. Erin Gemmell also added a touch under one roof in a magnificent setting. 60 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

S T John’s S JS Centenary

“What an amazing day! Full of laughter, tears and memories.” J o Goss Welch, ex-pupil 61 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

“What a great night! I Had such a fab time mingling with people I never imagined I would see again – has made my year!” A my Morris, ex-pupil

Ir had d eamed of SJS for years and this year I saw not only the school again but all who made it a fabulous time in my life.” J asmyn Quiqley, ex-pupil

I n September 2014, St John’s comedy and synchronised swimming. celebrated a momentous It’s definitely worth watching on St John’s occasion in the school’s YouTube channel! Finally we danced history – 100 years of a the night away with St John’s Drama school being on the site here Teacher Myles Blair on the decks. at St John’s in Sidmouth. “It was amazing to A wonderful day and evening was see so many blasts had by all – a reminder of the genuine impact St John’s has on all the students from the past!” and parents involved with the school. T rish Richards, ex-pupil

T o mark this occasion we held a number of celebration events, starting with a Centenary picnic on Speech Day in July 2014. This was followed by the main event – a day of celebrations on Saturday 13th September. Ex pupils, teachers and friends were invited in to school alongside existing At the outbreak of the First World War, three parents and students. In the morning our Belgium girls staying in Sidmouth were current students and staff acted as guides unable to return home and they were invited for ex pupils – keen to see where they had to stay at The Convent of the Assumption. studied / boarded in years gone by. A Shortly afterwards they were joined by more wonderful buffet lunch was then provided “ Thank you for refugees from Belgium. At the time, no one in a marquee on the top pitch followed all the hard work knew how long the war would last and so by games from the Victorian era (which the nuns decided to start providing the girls apparently included leek throwing…who that must have with lessons. So our school was born. knew!!) A traditional Devon Cream Tea gone into making wrapped up the afternoon’s activities. In the evening the PTFA ran a ‘So last the day such a Century’ variety evening and Dance the success.” Marion Barker, Former Secretary Decades disco. Acts included a dancing dog, flute recital, singing, stand-up 62 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

helderberg Cee derb rg Biodiversity Camp

W ritten By: Bianca van Rhyn, Year 11

O ur last full day at camp was the best. We woke up fairly early, packed our backpacks and started the big hike that would take us to the top of the Wolfberg. This was the most tiring, undoubtedly, but also the best part of the trip. After hiking for 6 hours, through small openings, over slippery rocks and using Mr. Weyers’ as a step-ladder we finally made it to the top!

T he viEW was incredible, and one I will never forget

I t was indeed the highlight of this trip! All the students should be very proud of themselves as many of them overcame Cederberg Biodiversity Camp After a somewhat soggy night, we woke their fear of heights and confined spaces 2014 – An Unforgettable up the following morning with some spirits and pushed themselves beyond what they Experience, a Magnificent higher than others. There was a mad dash thought they were capable of achieving. View and Great Company. for the showers at 5am and every last drop The journey back down was naturally A fun bus ride filled with jokes, laughter of hot water was used up in no time at all. quicker, but it was hastened by the and great snacks was the start of our journey, After a cup of coffee and a bite of breakfast, temptation of what lay before us, as when but that was not all our bus ride included – we found ourselves back on the bus and we got back to camp, we changed into we had to keep an eye out for every road on our way to start our first small hike to the our swimming clothes and headed off to sign, road name as well as the names of rock art and Stad Saal in the Matjiesrivier Maalgat, otherwise known as Hippo Pool. the towns that we passed to ensure we Nature Reserve – this is also where we got There we delighted in jumping off an 8 would have the answers to a ‘test’ that was time to do another worksheet, and really meter cliff into the icy water.A day packed handed to us when we arrived. After a few absorb the culture and to experience full of adventure ended off with the making hours of waiting – the bus ride felt like a South African history first hand like we of the traditional South African potjiekos never ending story – we finally made it to have never experienced it before. In the alongside the company of the exhausted the Cederberg Mountains only to realize early afternoon, the sun finally made an Year 10 Journey students who had arrived that another hour of driving followed in appearance and we were given time to finish “home” after their two week expedition. The order to get us to our final destination. As our worksheets as well as some free time next morning we packed up and headed back the bus climbed higher up the Nieuwoudts to squeeze in a quick game of footie – for home, not knowing that we had another 5km and Uitkyk Passes, our anticipation grew some of us this was the perfect opportunity walk headed our way. It would seem that the as fast as the weather deteriorated. to prank Mr. Weyers, which of course led bus was not too eager to get back to Cape The bus finally stopped at the camp to our tents being hidden as revenge! Town! Although this ‘extra hike’ wasn’t very site, but in the pouring rain, so from there After a walk down to the river, where pleasant as all of us were stiff and tired from the tents were flying up at the speed of light some of us braved the cold and had a quick previous days exertions, I think it was a good in the hope of finding some dry shelter! swim, we returned to camp to learn the way to end off an amazing trip – squeezing Some people even took the initiative art of bread baking on an open fire. Our every bit of adventure out of the camp. to pitch their tents in the ablution block dinner task for the evening was not only to This trip was definitely something I will in order to ensure a dry night’s rest! perfect the production of the South African never forget – a time to get to know fellow Braaing in the rain was something I had Sosatie, but also to somehow include ‘braai/ students and teachers as well as to embark never experienced until that day, but I feel pot brood’ in our repertoire of culinary on an adventure that I never thought I would sure that everyone would agree that after skills! The day then ended off with a very experience. Thank you to all the parents a full day of junk food, some real meat scary night walk where all lights had to be who allowed us to go and of course to all was greatly appreciated – even if it was switched off forcing us to really experience the teachers who made the trip possible. seasoned with a splash of rainwater! nature and how beautiful the stars shone. It was really an unforgettable journey. 63 IES magazine 2015 issue 10

G rantham Sibra ns u y’s School Games Sportsmark Gold Award B y Mr Park

I n the last two years The competitions in 2014 the school won the Grantham Preparatory Under 11 Rounders and Football and were School has achieved the runners up in the Indoor Athletics, Girls’ Sainsbury’s Games Sportsmark Cricket, Gymnastics and Under 9 Tennis. Gold standard award. They won the Under 11 ISA Rounders The award is recognition by the tournament and had two representatives government for the schools commitment at the ISA National Swimming Finals to the development of competition across where Ella Coleman won 4 medals. At the school and into the community. It national level the school qualified for also encourages pupil’s involvement in the Swimming Relay Championships at the organisation and planning of sport Sheffield and were runners up for the ISA rounders camps across the school. The motivation from second year in succession at the Under 11 this award has been evident this year with Mixed Rounders competition. For a small the success of a number of sports teams school with just 68 pupils in the Junior and individuals especially in County and School this is a fantastic achievement. National competitions. In the County

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