TES British Secondary and High School Blog
H4 returned to class after the break and began their mock exams revision through collaborative mind mapping of the IB Business Management course. Working together to revise the course, they have visually demonstrated connections between concepts and theories to enhance their learning and understanding. John Tung – Individuals, Societies, and the Environment (ISE)
Through the Rotary Club our High School students have been fortunate enough to become involved in an initiative which involves teaching English to students in rural schools via Zoom. We have been paired with Quchi Elementary School which is between Xindien and Wuli. Before Christmas, a group of 22 H1 and H3 students went to Read more about Service Learning: English Teaching in Rural Schools[…]
The Extended Essay (known as the EE), is a core component of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and is mandatory for all Diploma students, regardless of the subjects they are taking. The aim of the EE is to provide students with the opportunity to research a topic of their interest and showcase their knowledge and Read more about The IB Extended Essay Launch […]
Year 8 Maths These students are in an intense Gimkit battle of Humans versus Zombies as they consolidate conversion of metric units. H1 and H2 Maths In their first Maths class after the break, these high flyers are problem solving in House teams, competing for valuable House points. The Intermediate Mathematics Challenge is happening Read more about Mathematics – A New Term Begins[…]
Not all IGCSE revision is done at a desk, at least not in Drama class! The H2 Drama class have begun their practical exploration of Helen Edmundson’s play, Mary Shelley. Students will experiment with staging the extract in anticipation of May’s written exam. In these photos, we are staging the opening scene in which Mary Read more about IGCSE Drama: Jumping into Revision[…]
Preparations are underway at the ESC for Lantern Festival. Our beautiful TES Bear lantern was inspired by the cultural conventions of this very significant festival which go back more than 2000 years. Year 7 students are also working on Chinese New Year themed work in their Art classes. This is a wonderful way to celebrate Read more about Lantern Festival […]
Year 8 students are studying gymnastics in their PE lessons. Here you can see their developing skill as they practise group and partner balances. Jared Duxfield -Head of Physical Education Department
Mr Young’s Year 8 Art class have been studying Abstract Art, looking at the work of Wasilly Kandinsky and Henri Matisse. To demonstrate their understanding of Abstract Art they were tasked with the challenge of creating an Abstract sculpture using paper Art straws and hot glue guns. They were given 4 parameters as to what Read more about Abstract Sculpture […]
As always, the first term has been packed full of special events and exciting learning opportunities for students and teachers in the British Secondary and High School. Here are just some of the highlights. June and July New staff arrived from all over the world and completed quarantine. Thank you to our wonderful HR department Read more about A Review of Term One[…]
This week, H3 English students have been making the most of the phase 3 furniture to make their learning visible, for note-taking and effective collaboration. The learning environment has certainly helped with their understanding of our new literary text, Chronicle of a Death Foretold.
Lead balloons, magic potions, frothy bubble bath and screaming metals!! Just some of the great things year 7 and year 8 made with dry ice.
An annual global letter-writing campaign led by Amnesty International, Write for Rights invites individuals to raise awareness for those in the world whose basic human rights have been infringed upon and pressure oppressive governments and national leaders to protect and release these activists. This event has saved dozens of people who were wrongfully imprisoned. Some Read more about Taipei Write for Rights Event […]
The TESO performed two concerts on Wednesday, celebrating the end of the term with a mix of traditional orchestra repertoire and Christmas carols and music. Three H4s students featured as soloists with the orchestra, Emily and Alcie both on flute and Shubh who sang ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You’. The orchestra was joined Read more about Winter Orchestra Concert[…]
Using the 5 Ways of Wellbeing Over the Festive Break to Build Positive Experiences As we break up for the winter holidays, many families and students will be faced with very different arrangements to previous years. Some people will have had to cancel plans and their usual festive rituals will be impacted. This can be Read more about Wellbeing During the Holidays […]
Varsity & Junior Varsity Boys and Girls Boys Basketball teams have been in tremendous form so far this year. All teams have won their qualifying TISSA matches and are on the way to be seeded number one in the North Divisions of TISSA. We have had the fortune of being able to hire external professional Read more about Basketball, basketball and more basketball!![…]
Students in Year 9 and H1 are currently preparing for the 2021 Intermediate Mathematics Challenge. The problems in the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge are multiple choice and designed to be answered without the use of a calculator. These novel questions are intended to make students think. Whilst the earlier questions on the paper are more accessible, Read more about Intermediate Mathematics Challenge[…]
Y8 Maths Students from two classes worked together to review simplifying fractions, substituting into formulae and working with directed numbers by colouring Christmas themed worksheets. Following this first task, students play a “battleship” like game to earn money with holiday surprises. H1 Maths The early entry IGCSE students completed their mock examinations along with H2 Read more about Mathematics Classroom News […]
As part of their Exploration & Slavery unit, Year 8 students were able to relate to the modern day by considering the protests that took place this year and saw the removal of statues of people who had benefitted from slavery. To debate this they took part in a ‘silent debate’, utilising the school’s whiteboard Read more about Silent Debate[…]
Despite the various restrictions in and around the school, we have managed to complete a number of house events this term and the table of results makes for interesting reading, with the houses very close and all the play for in the New Year. The houses have competed against each other in a range of Read more about House Competitions: Term 1 Wrap Up […]
H4 Economic students have just completed their studies on International Economics. Throughout the sections on Macroeconomics and International Economics each student has been gathering data on a different less economically developed country (LEDC). Each student compiled their portfolio of macroeconomic/international trade data onto a page in a shared class website. In Monday’s lesson, the students Read more about International Trade Negotiations […]
