What’s going on at NORTHLANDS?

Olivos Primary Remember the Exhibition? Our technology groups carried out an action that prompted our community to bring electronic devices that were not being used for a donation “Equidad: Fundación Compañía Social”. Northlands was also inspired by these students, and donated many computers and devices. In total, 103 devices were distributed to 15 different institutions. [...]

Olivos Primary During the Drama unit on Mime, Y4 students worked on various aspects of mime as a theatrical medium and form of artistic expression. Additionally, they were visited by Pablo Scarso, teacher and mime, who came to give an exclusive performance for Y4. As a conclusion to the unit, this week, Y4 students applied [...]

Olivos Primary As part of Unit of Inquiry 5, Transformations and Changes, whose central idea is "Social, natural, and exact sciences use various methodologies to understand the changes in the world," Y6 students conducted a gastronomic experiment to add a bit of sweetness to our year-end closure. In the Primary tent, they got to work [...]

Olivos Primary - Y5 We put coexistence to the test: patience, tolerance, listening, empathy, companionship... values that we practiced and developed with this group of almost 70 colleagues who experienced this journey together. Adventure activities allowed us to mobilise other aspects, face fears, build self-confidence, practice self-control, and overcome challenges. Being away from family and [...]

Nordelta Primary We have successfully concluded our Student-Led Conferences!  This Monday, on the 11th of December, we warmly welcomed the families of our Year 6 students, who eagerly and proudly showcased their portfolios. Through this comprehensive assessment tool, students effectively communicated their achievements and future goals, drawing upon a thoughtfully curated selection of learning evidence [...]

Nordelta Primary In the context of Design Thinking and Maker, Y5 ND students were tasked with creating an object to facilitate an astronaut in carrying personal belongings. They embarked on a journey where they conceptualised, crafted and presented their innovative solutions. Beginning with the design phase, they envisioned the perfect item for an astronaut's needs. [...]

Nordelta Primary On Thursday, December 7th, we celebrated the Y6 Friendship Day at school. This particular Friendship Day held a special significance as it aimed not only to further strengthen the bonds among our students but also to bid a warm farewell to our beloved Year 6 students. The event unfolded through various stages, beginning [...]

Nordelta Primary - Y4 In the Design & Technology class, Y4 ND students embarked on a creative journey to design their unique avatars. This project unfolded through multiple stages. Initially, they conceptualised their avatars on paper, bringing their ideas to life visually. Following this, they translated their designs into tangible forms using reusable materials, adding [...]