Happy Birthday Liza

On Friday we were lucky to be treated to some yummy cupcakes and pizza to celebrate Liza's birthday.


Thank you Liza and we hope you have a lovely birthday on Saturday.
The class really enjoyed the pizza and cupcakes. It was a lovely way to end the week.

Gamble on the Mekong - Investigative Journalist comes to ISPP

Today ISPP was visited by Tom Fawthrop, a major Southeast Asian journalist.

He came to screen part of his recent documentary The Great Gamble on the Mekong and to speak with the Grade 4 and Grade 8-10 students about the Mekong River and the effects of dam projects on people and the environment.

Tom Fawthrop is a world renowned investigative reporter and has written for some famous newspapers around the world. He was very passionate in protecting the Mekong River.

Many thanks to Tom for coming and educating students on such an important topic for the region and to Jon Banules for organising getting Tom into school.

 

Unpacking UOI - Marketplace

This week we looked closely at our central idea for our "Marketplace" UOI as well the learner profiles.

The class looked at rewriting the central idea into their own words. They have also been building up on their understanding of the vocabulary for this unit as well as looking at the "Approaches to learning" more carefully.
 Self Management - Time Management
Social - Group Decision Making / Accepting Responsibility
Thinking - Application / Analysis / Synthesis
Application: I make use of previously acquired knowledge in practical or new ways
Group Decision Making: 
I listen to others 
I discuss Ideas 
I ask questions 
I work towards and obtain consensus
Accepting Responsibility: 
I take on and complete tasks in an appropriate manner
I am willing to assume a share of the responsibility
Synthesis:
I combine parts to create wholes 
I create, design, develop and innovate
Analysis:
I take knowledge or ideas apart 
I separate what I am thinking into component parts 
I see relationships 
I find unique characteristics
Time management:
I use time effectively and appropriately

3D printing and Minecraft

This week the class had two sessions with Mr Matt to learn how to use the 3D printer and to use marketplace mine-craft that Mr Matt has created.


The class was excited to learn how the 3D printer worked and to work through the tutorials to help create using in the programme.

 They were also put into small groups and were set the challenge by Mr Matt to build a farm in his virtual marketplace he has created in mine-craft. Each group were given 10 coins between them and they had to buy seeds, plant them and then sell them in the marketplace to make more money so they can build up their farm supply.
The conversations happening in the groups was exciting to hear. The children had to work together and set tasks for each other to do while building up their livelihoods while still maintaining their health.






I think Mr Matt enjoyed his role as Minecraft teacher.

Exploring the markets

On Friday as part of our new unit of inquiry into how markets exist in order to fulfill the needs and wants of a community. We had the opportunity to visit different markets around town.

We visited ;
- Art shops on street 178
- Lucky supermarket in Bassac Garden City
- Cane alley - cans shops on Sothearos Boulevard
- BKK1 market on St 380

The children really enjoyed the opportunity to visit these different places and notice what was happening at these venues and to wonder why.


The highlight was walking through the BKK1 market and seeing all the fresh produce and the vibrant colours.

Although some of it was extremely fresh.

EARTH DAY - Friday 22nd April

Earth Day is Friday 22nd April. 

TREES FOR THE EARTH. "Lets get Planting"

To help celebrate Earth Day ISPP is having a meat free Friday and come dressed in Green (Earth colours).






If you don't have green come in earthy colours.