End of term 2

Firstly a big well done to you all for getting through to this point. Enjoy your holiday and break from class. Due to the loss of TOK this week we will look at the essay plan next term after Chris has delivered his TOK/ History session. Do not be late back as you will definitely want to experience Chris' perspective on History.

Thank you for getting the EE contracts in to Wyn and Claire, these should all be in now and those brave enough will be wise to give a quick presentation on April 12th of your idea/ title. Its not something you need to worry about, just be ready to tell us what you're thinking about researching and where you are at now.

I enjoyed seeing most of you in Ryans on Wednesday, probably the scene was more for me and Fleur but still, it was good to meet and relax for a while.

Well done to Jay for achieving the IB recognition award for this term. Jay demonstrates many fine qualities, he is academically exceptional in a couple of areas and motivated (and very able) across his academic subjects. Most importantly he is working well in the core areas; CAS, EE and TOK. He also was the only student who stayed to watch me play in Ryans. So there!!!

Finally a commendation for Boris, thanks so much for the help given at International day, we could not have done it without you. Additionally Sergey and Jay with the programme and Chingis with the Camera work. Thanks guys, make sure you CAS log your experiences, there was a lot being learnt (especially when things go wrong!).

End of term social

My highlight of the week was popping in to Liz's evening event to catch a little bit of "Lord of the Flies", the 1963 film version. It was great to see you all and hear the familiar cry "its not like that in the book!!".

Crucially before you leave you must finish any outstanding assessment tasks, submit your extended essay form (signed by your supervisor) and hand in a TOK set essay plan (just a plan - template for this will be on edline Monday)

Well, you have nearly completed 40% of your IB Diploma! To celebrate the end of term 2 we will be meeting at Ryans next to Merlin Cinema on Tuesday evening. 8Pm. There is an open mic acoustic night and so far there will be myself, Boris and Chris hoping we have the confidence to have a go. I hope you can all make it on Tuesday.

Holes in English B

I have been trying to get hold of this for a while now. Well done Max, I believe this is more watchable though if you have read the book Holes by Louis Sacher.

I love popping in to the English B (and SSST) groups in 115. There are always great activities and presentations etc going on. Wendy's group were doing more presentations and I caught a little of Vivianne ands Janet, who are becomming very familiar with presentations! This week in SSST Liz and the students were in a circle analyzing the anarchy in Lord of the Flies. Everyone contributed and I would like to ask if you can answer the question on this blog? What would have happened if the population of children left on the island had been females instead of males. It was international womens day this week. Good to celebrate and remember that male and female are different and especially equally unique. I heard an argument that men need to be reminded to be more sensitive on womens day (this was osho - the mystic we watched in TOK) Do you agree? If true then what would have happened on the island if all the people stranded were girls? By the way, in the circle you described anarchy as chaos, is it.... we had some debate about this in TOK???