EAGLE TRACT
CORNERSTONE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Message From The Acting Head of School
We are approaching the end of another enriching semester and I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to each member of our school community – students, teachers, parents, and staff. Together, we have navigated the challenges and celebrated the triumphs that have defined the past few months. Your unwavering commitment to education and collaboration has made this semester truly exceptional.
Dear students, as we embark on another academic semester/term filled with opportunities for growth and learning, I want to take a moment to discuss a critical aspect of your success – time management. Time is a finite resource, and how we choose to utilize it can significantly impact our academic achievements, personal development, and overall well-being. Managing time may include setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks and avoiding procrastination. Remember, time is everything!
As we say goodbye to this semester/term, let us embrace the spirit of gratitude and optimism. The challenges we've faced have only strengthened our community, and I am confident that the coming year holds even greater promise and success.
Thank you for being an integral part of our C.I.A. Eagle family. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. May the new year bring you renewed energy, exciting opportunities, and continued growth.
Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Veronica Jodi Osei - Owusu
Acting Head of School
The IB Spotlight - Taking Action
Taking action in the PYP is a crucial component of the program, and it goes beyond acquiring knowledge. It involves applying what students learn in the classroom to real-world situations. Taking action is about empowering students to make a positive impact on the world based on their understanding, skills, and values developed through the program. It's a holistic approach that aims to connect classroom learning with real-world situations.
The IB Learner Profile - Caring
How do you feel?
Sharing of feelings, ideas thoughts, resources and profits. Sharing is always mutually beneficial.
How do you help?
Caring is the essence of moral life. Caring includes feelings, relationship with other persons and protecting others and causing least damage to others.
What have you learnt?
Sharing morally acceptable feelings, resources and materials is a value.
Caring as an act of kindness☺️
A core component of kindness is caring, and it involves demonstrating genuine concern, empathy, and support for others. Acts of kindness rooted in care can have a profound impact on individuals and communities. Here are some ways in which caring manifests as an act of kindness:
- Active listening : You may tell you care about someone's views, feelings, and experiences by actively listening to them without passing judgment or interjecting. A person may feel appreciated and understood by performing this small deed.
- Offering help: Helping others in need demonstrates your concern for their welfare and can take many forms, such as offering someone with a task, a kind word, or your time.
Expressing Empathy: Demonstrating empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of others. Expressing empathy lets people know that you care about their emotions and are there to support them.
Celebrating Milestones: Acknowledging and celebrating important milestones in someone's life, such as birthdays, graduations, or achievements, shows that you care about their joy and success.
Random Acts of Kindness: Small, unexpected acts of kindness, such as holding the door for someone, paying for someone's bus fare or lunch, or leaving an uplifting note, can brighten someone's day and convey a sense of care.
Afua Asantewaa Asante
Librarian, Media Studies Center
World Children's Day Celebration
We had a blast celebrating Children's day on November 20, 2023! The theme was all about empowering kids and shaping them into future leaders. Our teachers performed dances and skit to cheer students on, but the real star of the show was our students. They wowed us with 10 awesome performances – from playing the flute to showing off some beautiful dance moves. It was a day full of fun and talent, paving the way for our little leaders of tomorrow!"
C.I.A. Carnival Day
On November 23, 2023, students had an exhilarating time at the C.I.A. Carnival. They enjoyed a break from academic work and indulged in exciting games and activities such as bouncy castles, face painting, video games among others. Additionally, they were treated to delicious popcorn and ice cream. Take a look at some images from our memorable carnival event.
The Science Week Celebration
The World Science Day exhibition featured a variety of exciting displays of innovative designs and models by students, showcasing different ways of harnessing clean energy for the development of the nation.
The Chess Tournament
C.I.A. Parent Teacher Conference
The MYP Parent - Teacher Conference (PTC) was held on the 9th and 10th of November to engage parents in understanding the learning journey of their wards.
The conference gave parents the opportunity to celebrate students and discuss their learning challenges. In addition, parents were able to resolve issues pertaining to ManageBac with the IT support team.
Commemoration of Farmer's Day
On November 30,2023, the Eagle Family community took a moment to honor the unsung heroes of our society – the farmers who, through their labor and dedication, sustain us all. This day served as a reminder of the integral role agriculture plays in our lives and the profound impact it has on our community.
In celebrating Farmer's Day at C.I.A. , we did not only pay homage to those who cultivate the land but also seeked to instill in our students a deep appreciation for the connection between our well-being and the hard work of farmers.
Update on PYP Exhibition 2024
We have been running a series of workshops to prepare the 5th grade Students for their upcoming Exhibition Next Year. We recently had a workshop on creating a good central idea and lines of inquiry.
This was handled by the PYPC, Mr William Gyamfi. He took the students through a recap of what a central idea is and also what lines of inquiry are. He further took them though some tips which would help them identify and create a good central Idea.
Field Trips
Field trips provide our students with valuable opportunities to explore, gather information, and enhance their understanding of various concepts. Throughout the month, our students had the privilege of visiting different places to expand their knowledge. Join us in reliving our field trip experience through these captivating images.
- Third & Fifth Grade - Museum of Science and Technology
- Second Grade - School of Agriculture, University of Ghana.
- Tenth Grade - W.E.B. Dubois Center
- Seventh Grade - Kempinski Art Gallery
On the 24th of November, the MYP year 2 students made a visit to the Kempinski Art Gallery where their knowledge concerning colors was presented in a real life situation. The students at the end of the educational trip were able to link color psychology and symbolism in artworks, in the sense that colors communicate and for that reason are carefully and efficiently used in creating artworks.
The creative and colorful closure of this unit was a testament to the collective effort shown by facilitators and students in making this unit exceptional and note-worthy. This unit investigated the various signs and symbols that students encounter in their everyday activities, most especially the Adinkra Symbols which holds a significant importance in the Ghanaian community. In this unit, students engaged in an Adinkra printing activity where they participated in the printing of Adinkra symbols onto white t-shirts they provided.
Learners showed their understanding of day and night using painting. They also showcased their abstract drawing.
Learners got to explore some ancient civilizations and their impact on modern society. This ushered students into the new unit; “Government”.
Learners explored how energy is transformed from one form to the other. They created posters to depict their understanding. Learners also looked at how they can conserve energy in their homes and the community they find themselves. Learners created their own musical instrument using recyclable materials.