Parent Newsletter

Hello 6th grade parents,

Welcome to another Blog Update. The quarter so far has seen the students take part in some interesting lessons and further develop their skills across the curriculum. Here is a brief rundown on what has been going on in the educational life of the 6^th grade.

In English the students have been working hard to convince and persuade their audiences on a range of topics. While in the process, they have been developing their persuasive writing skills. Recently they have been using their most persuasive techniques to convince me to include their subject of choice in the school’s curriculum. We have had a wide variety of subject choices, ranging from cooking to base-jumping, helicopter building to self-defence.  It is clear to see that these students really know how to put up a convincing argument when they want something.

Our math lessons have seen the students continue to develop their skills and ability to solve problems involving fractions. It has been nice to see the overall improvement and understanding of the students as the year has progressed. There have been many ‘light-bulb’ moments for the students, which makes life as a teacher very rewarding and worthwhile. Hopefully these improvements continue to occur as the efforts inside and outside of the classroom take fruition.

Our Humanities/Science topic so far has seen the students learn about the formation and location of Switzerland’s mountains. Students have been asked to use the internet, online books, handouts, plus their prior knowledge to locate and record information regarding this topic. As this topic continues, we will take a look at the Rhine and the influence this river has played in Switzerland over time and continuing into the future.

Over the upcoming weeks the students will remain busy as they continue with their learning and also begin to prepare for the festive season. As usual, there will be Christmas singing this year, so there will be lots of practise and preparation involved in that.  We will also be decorating our floor of the building by taking part in a hands-on workshop mixing the 5^th and 6^th grades.

So, this has been our quarter so far, please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss anything regarding your child’s education as we move forward together.

Thank you for your ongoing support at home and best wishes over the upcoming weeks. See you all at Christmas singing.

Kind regards

James Allen and Nina Franke.