Snapshots of the first day in school

Reflection is a tool which helps an individual learn from one's own actions or circumstances they have been through or witnessed. In PYP (Primary Year Program), a student is expected to be reflective and come up with their own conclusions or solutions. Every situation in life has the potential to be reflected upon and learnt from. Therefore what better way to acquire/develop this habit than to start with it in the beginning of the year.

Grade 5 A's began the day with reflection! Students thought about the last academic year and the few people who made them happy in school on most days. They made cards and wrote some kind words for that person who made them feel good about themselves. Below are some photographs of students engaged in the activity.

This definitely helped me understand what my students value or like in others!

This was followed by assembly addressed by Ms Latha and Dr. Jeffery Fisher. 

After snacks students reflected on the qualities of their classmates and wrote behind their backs on a piece of paper strung around their neck with wool. (which they made by themselves). There are a few photographs of students engaged in the above mentioned engagement.

Sometime during the day we also had a tour of the campus,

Students also played a miming game in the last game in groups. They were given words which they had to mime in such a way so that their group members could guess it.

Overall it was a fruitful day.