Taking action in the PYP means applying what students have learned in the classroom to real-life situations. It involves students taking responsibility for their own learning and using their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make a positive impact in their community and the world. Taking action can take many forms, from simple actions like recycling or reducing water usage, to more complex actions like organizing a fundraiser or starting a community service project.

Taking action is important in the PYP because it helps students to develop a sense of responsibility and agency. By encouraging students to apply what they have learned to real-world situations, the PYP helps students to see the relevance and significance of their learning. It also helps students to develop the skills and attitudes necessary to become active, responsible, and compassionate members of their community and the world. Taking action can be done through participation, advocacy, social justice, social entrepreneurship, and lifestyle choices.

In the month of February, the Eagle Family dubbed the month; "The Anti-Bullying Campaign Month" where students and facilitators collaboratively recited the C.I.A. anti-bullying pledge during morning assemblies. Students also took action by creating and designing some anti-bullying posters.

To crown the second grade 'Culture Week' celebrations, students had a cultural carnival themed,' "Festival of Cultures" where there was a display of songs and dances from different cultures, artifacts creation, and a parade.

As part of the culture week celebration, second-grade students performed an outstanding performance to celebrate Africa and other African leaders in relation to black history month.

Happy International Mother Language Day! We celebrated the unique beauty and importance of languages in our diverse community. We took the opportunity to learn and appreciate the languages of others and made a conscious effort to cherish and preserve our mother tongues.

The PYP Exhibition is here again!!!!

The PYP exhibition is a culminating project that is part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The exhibition is designed to be a collaborative and transdisciplinary inquiry project that engages students in exploring real-world issues and challenges. During the exhibition, students work together in groups to identify a global issue or challenge that is meaningful to them. They then conduct research, explore different perspectives, and develop solutions or actions that can help address the issue.

The exhibition is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as to showcase their personal attributes and attitudes as learners. It is also an opportunity for students to share their learning with a wider audience, such as parents, teachers, and community members.

The PYP exhibition is a significant milestone in the IB PYP program, and it provides students with a chance to take ownership of their learning and engage in meaningful inquiry that can make a difference in the world.

In this completed calligraphy unit, students created decorative posters using the art of calligraphy to convey themes of education, success, and the future. The aim was to develop their skills in calligraphy while exploring the power of visual communication to inspire and motivate viewers towards positive goals. Students learned how to manipulate letterforms and spacing to create beautiful and expressive designs, enhancing their understanding of calligraphy as an art form, and using calligraphy as a tool for effective communication and expression. With these posters, students showcased their creativity while sending a message of hope and inspiration to their fellow students and the wider school community.

In this unit , our year 2 students created a comic strip on their daily routine. The aim was to develop their communication skills with the ability to express themselves in French. Students learned new vocabulary and used grammar and conjugation rules and convention to express their different routines in the French language.

MYP Year 4 students took a trip to the Artist Alliance Gallery, on February 15, 2023, to explore African artistic creativity and deepen their learning. The visit was to further their inquiry into Visual Arts.

Arriving at the location, students were warmly received by the curators of the premises. The tour guide gave a brief history of the institution and helped the students understand how the gallery operates on a day-to-day basis.

Students were guided through the gallery’s unique artworks like mixed media art (which is done on canvas), everyday products (that meet human needs), African traditional sculpture, traditional currency, and many more. Students also asked very vital questions and made critical observations of the artworks.

The final year students learned that all the artworks there had a particular story to them. The tour guide explained the rationale and motivation behind almost all the artworks. One of the most interesting was the model of the historical ‘Boneshaker’ that was on display. The guide explained that the artist made it to represent life after death and serves as a vehicle to transport death into the spiritual realm.

In end, the students took a group picture with the tour guide. It was an amazing time spent exploring our traditional art.

The end of Unit 3 was crowned with Interdisciplinary Unit (IDU) presentations by all year groups. Throughout the unit, students explored their transfer skills and were engaged in problem solving activities to gain deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of different subjects. Students from MYP year one made connections between performing arts and visual arts. MYP year two students were engaged in an IDU connecting science and design, MYP year three students connected English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Design, and finally, MYP year four students also had the opportunity to connect their learning in language acquisition and Individuals and Societies. The event involved multiple teams of students sharing their learning experiences and perspectives as they presented their work through oral presentations and storytelling. Ultimately, the IDU gave students the opportunity to showcase their learning, creativity, and critical thinking skills, and to gain a broader understanding of the world around them in order to be better equipped to tackle complex issues in the future.

On February 24th, 2023, the MYP Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC) was successfully held from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event provided an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss the progress and needs of our students. During the event, parents were able to have individual meetings with teachers to discuss the academic performance, behavior, and social-emotional development of their wards. Teachers provided feedback on their wards’ strengths and areas for improvement, as well as any challenges or concerns that needed to be addressed. The PTC event also featured a video shown on the IDU presentations of students and an ICT support session for parents.

The Coordinators also engaged in meetings with parents to suggest valuable resources and strategies to support their wards’ academic progress and personal growth. We received positive feedback from parents who appreciated the opportunity to discuss their ward’s progress with their teachers and gain insights into how to better support their learning. Teachers also found the event to be valuable, as it allowed them to share their feedback and insights with parents in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Spell It Right is a spelling bee competition geared towards helping middle school students to improve their spelling, expand their vocabulary, sharpen their pronunciation of words and give them the opportunity to understand complex words.

The theme for this year’s spelling competition is “If a word must be spelt, then it must be spelt

right!".

On the 1st of March, 2023, the grand finale of the spelling competition gave eight intelligent spellers the ability to battle for the renowned position of the Spellibrity of middle school. After four rounds of competitive display of skills, Daniella Akonor emerged as the winner of the event, closely followed by Seyram Nyakpo and Jacqueline Agbeshie as the 1st and 2nd runners- up respectively.