Month: August 2024

First time using the AI image generator so I didn’t have to use a photo of my students, took a couple of asks, but didn’t quite get what I want, anyway.

We went out to check out one north with the students to learn more about how business parks are created. We made maps and looked at how many multipurpose buildings Singapore has, so we learned a lot about how things are organised here.

One of the best opportunities for this Open Minds was the students interviewing adults about what they like about the business park. While we use this data to make up demographic information and plan our communities, we also share this data with JTC. The company that manages the land.

Last year was our first year doing this and it looks like the took our feedback to heart. One of the comments most people mentioned was the lack of seating in the hawker center. When we came back this year there were two new sitting areas, so it was amazing.

The parents on the trip liked seeing the success of the students and were proud of watching their kids interact with adults and collect meaningful information, all in all it was a great day.

Back in the classroom for the first time in four years I think. Should be super exiciting. I am a member of the French Bilingual team. I’ll teach one grade 5 class and one grade 6 class. Which means, I get some of my favourite units.

We’re starting off the year with the designing urban spaces unit. I can’t wait. We’re still in the coplanning stages of the unit. But we’re still going to use a map making idea to share our thinking about how a place should be designed.

In grade 5 we’re looking at electricity and how we can make more sustainable choices. So I think it will be a great start to the year.

More importantly (maybe) being back in the class means a more regular schedule which gives me more time to reflect on here.