Thought for the day: Ensure units of learning are open and conceptually focussed. We want to invite inquiry so students can follow their own interests. If units are content focused, we limit possibilities for connections across the curriculum and for student interest.

A Grade 2 intro to human made systems and malfunctions…Buddy these are wonderings I have every time I drive in Beijing! #ibpyp #pypchat BCIS

Our Grade 5 Team Leader rocking the anchor charts this year! BCIS Words Their Way #ibpyp #pypchat

Ok, I know I’m slightly biased but our kids are the best! Grade 5, first unit, amazing Expo, even better conversations…completely blown away! I can’t wait for exhibition next year BCIS #ibpyp #ourstudentsrock

When students feel safe to fail they are free to perform.

Sounds about right. 💯

A great conversation, and could not agree more with the comments about teacher agency being a great model for developing agency in our students #pypchat #agencyforall

What would you add? #pypchat

Thought for the day.... conceptual learning provides a lens for student inquiry and interests #conceptsinaction

I love learning! Nothing ever stays the same and we should always be open to new ways of thinking, been on some reaffirming and enlightening PD in the last couple of weeks. Thank you @kjinquiry and Natashya Hayes from Erin Kent Consulting

If a tree falls in the forest and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound?

Love this counting investigation station!

Anyone know of a school where I can also bring my puppy? That’s the dream 😍

These two sat like this and chatted for the whole recess. Where’s your favourite place to catch up with a friend? #grade1forthewin BCIS

Great discussions and feedback sessions with all BCIS staff based on the Council of International Schools Barry Groves, WASC President International Baccalaureate standards during our #selfstudy year. Thank you Mentimeter for collecting the feedback and making our celebrations and challenges transparent to all

Relationships are everything!

Educational leaders…what is something that you have used in leadership that came as a surprise? Mine: my office chocolate bowl 🍫

They won't always answer questions in class, but they're definitely keeping track of how many times you've worn that green shirt.

What a day 1! Can’t wait to see what else is in store this year! UEF #UISG #HomeOfTheWolves #GoWolves

A very tricky question for the first week back. It’s easy to see what is present but when faced with the question about what is missing, now that’s hard to come up with! Kudos to the team UEF who faced this question on day 1 of school year 24/25, jet lag and all!