Leaders are Readers!

This week, five of of school leaders joined our students in the library to read the DOT - a stroy about creativity, courage, and acceptance. Our students enjoyed this special treat and through this story they made connections with characters, themes and each other. Thank You Dr Semler, Mrs De Koker, Mrs Seymour, Mrs Keane, Mrs Bennett for showing up and reminding our students that they belong!

ES is Building Math Thinkers

“Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics exudes enthusiasm for students, how they think, and how those thoughts coalesce into powerful thinking classrooms. It’s also deeply practical, describing how everything from the teacher’s questions to the arrangement of the furniture can add to your students’ learning.”Dan Meyer

Research into a set of 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. When combined, these unique research-based practices create the optimal conditions for learner-centered, student-owned deep mathematical thinking and learning, and have the power to transform mathematics classrooms like never before. 

G4 is Writing With a Purpose

Our students are making strong connections to their writing skills and words that will guide them this school year. We see that being confident, focused, creative and responsible and ways they want to grow. These are very good examples of how students are communicating, reflecting, and ensuring that they are activiely engaged in their leaning journey. Great reflections and school goals G4.

Let's Welcome G1 to House Teams

Last week, our G1 students found out their House Teams. Each class made this a fun-filled and special experience for our new ES students. We join in with the excitement as our students learn more about grit, integrity, respect, and unity.

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