As our inquiry ‘Ar-kid-tecture’ is well underway, the children in Pre-Kindergarten went on a field trip into Bruxelles to look at the many styles of design, decoration, materials we can see on the houses around ‘The Fondation pour l’Architecture in Ixelles’. … Continue reading Pre-Kindergarten studies architecture in Brussels
At St. John’s, we are constantly thinking of our students’ futures. Our goal is to equip them not only with the information and knowledge needed, but also with the skills to bring them progress and accomplishments in the years to … Continue reading Turning students into leaders
St. John’s is an international school that provides an English language education. We serve many different nationalities and are sensitive to the challenges new families that move to our school might have, especially with language. To combat these issues for … Continue reading No English? No problem!
It has been a little over a month since our students came back to school with a sense of awareness of the adventure that they would be going on. On the other hand, our new students and families were, understandably, … Continue reading We appreciate your appreciation!
There is something special about St. John’s. Hopefully this is a claim which resonates with all of us – whether you have taught here for 20 years, studied here for 8, or have only just arrived. There is something special … Continue reading What makes St. John’s a unique school
We adore our students and the hustle and bustle they bring with them. Being a teacher or a non-teaching staff member in our school means that sometimes you just need to unwind in a little bit of silence. St. John’s … Continue reading Teacher wellness a priority at St. John’s
The benefits of audiobooks are looking more and more attractive. To meet the growing demand, St. John’s MHS Library offers a wide selection of audiobooks that students, parents and staff can pick from. Audiobooks are gaining popularity mainly because of … Continue reading “Listen to Me” – Audiobooks from our Library
I arrived at the Collegio Saint Guiseppe with mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation. A whole week devoted to exploring Japanese and Western calligraphy? And yet I had so little practical experience! My ostensible reason for coming was academic: to … Continue reading A deeper understanding of calligraphy for IB teaching
We are so proud of our 11th grade Higher Level chemistry students! Nine of our students participated in the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Chemistry Challenge. St. John’s students won a staggering 5 of the 9 prizes available! Three prizes … Continue reading St. John’s students excel in RSC Chemistry competition
28 high school students from the IB visual art and elective arts classes were joined by Mrs. Hope, Mr. Jones and Mr. Mitchell on the HS art trip to the Musee d’ Ixelles this week to see the exhibition “PHOTOREALISM. 50 Years … Continue reading IB Visual Art students visit photorealism exhibition
We will regularly bring you the Middle School Dean’s address to the MS Assembly. Here is the first edition: To many of you it is welcome back after an exciting trip to France, to some of you it is ‘business … Continue reading Reflecting on courage
Our 7th graders had a week full of adventure, team building and fun in the Ardèche last week. They went canoeing, cliff jumping, swimming, rock climbing, and did many other team building activities. They also went on the “Grand Descent” – … Continue reading Grade 7 students experience adventure in Ardèche
Grade 1 is well under way with their first Unit of Inquiry -Who We Are. Our Central Idea is: getting to know ourselves and others helps us to form friendships. One of the Lines of Inquiry is: Who I Am … Continue reading Mystery bags help students form friendships
“Several adjectives came to mind while reviewing the submitted documentation: comprehensive, collaborative, dynamic, meaningful, relevant and impressive. The submitted documentation demonstrates that the CAS programme at St. John’s International School epitomizes IB philosophy, the learner profile and the CAS programme … Continue reading Our CAS Programme has Fans
In art, students have been learning about the Mexican celebration Dia de Muertos, Day of the Dead. They have been very interested in how traditions and cultures are expressed through various art forms. St. John’s Mexican mums Alejandra Arceo, Alicia … Continue reading Learning about Cultures Through Art
An eighth grade advisory group works together to untangle a human knot without letting go of their hands. It is called a human knot. Everyone grabs two hands – not the person next them, and not both hands of the … Continue reading Team building in 8th grade
During their trip to London last spring, our students participated in a 3-day residential art workshop at Ingestre Hall. Ingestre Hall offers unique artistic experiences within a beautiful and inspirational historic setting. By completing the workshop, hey accomplished achievement to … Continue reading St. John’s students awarded Trinity College Arts Awards
The Rio Paralympic Games 2016, are starting on Wednesday 7 September and last until 18 September. Around 4350 athletes from 165 countries will compete in 528 medal events in 22 different sports. These para-athletes show us courage through performance and determination by … Continue reading St. John’s MHS Library supports Paralympic athletes
How do you get a horse in a box? How do you get yourself in a box for that matter? St. John’s Grades 6, 7 and 8 English as an Additional Language (EAL) students were asked to bring objects that … Continue reading Getting to know new friends
After school activities can have unprecedented benefits to your child’s development. They stimulate creativity and build confidence. They are also a great technique to release stress in a healthy manner. These activities coerce the child to give importance to an … Continue reading After School Activities for your Child’s Development
What if we told you that we use potatoes to demonstrate algebraic expansion? Would you be concerned? Don’t be! Our students feel that these practical examples help solidify the theories they are learning in class. Our ingenious teachers use their … Continue reading Using potatoes to teach Algebra
