What’s going on at NORTHLANDS?

Nov
21

Hydraulic Lifts Y5

Within the transdisciplinary Primary Years Programme and as a part of their Design & Technology curriculum, the Nordelta Year 5 students built hydraulic lifts in the Makerspace, using four syringes, tubing, water, and popsicle sticks to create the structure. The setup with four syringes allowed for more precise and stable control of the lift, helping [...]
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Nov
21

Y2 Fashion time!

Have you ever wondered how many people participate in the production of clothes? Within the framework of the UOI 5 Service and Production, Y2 welcomed Flavia Mihanovich, Designer and coordinator of the Jazmín Chebar collection, and mother of Mia Caffarena, Y2 student, who visited us to tell us all about the production of clothes. During [...]
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Nov
21

Y3 Olive Oil

Year 3 pupils did not want to be left behind and, as part of their Unit of Inquiry 4, "Living Together", they welcomed a visit from Guido Raspagliesi, father of Eloisa Raspagliesi, who is the producer of the olive oil "Mistol". During his talk, Guido shared insights about the production process of olive oil and [...]
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Nov
21

Climate Researchers

Throughout the UOI "Cycles," the Nordelta Year 3 students enjoyed an outdoor activity where they became meteorologists for a week. Using a weather station, they measured different elements of the atmospheric weather, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and precipitation. Divided into teams, each group recorded their observations and, in the end, shared their data to [...]
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Nov
14

EP1 Nordelta Musical “Peter Pan”

This year marked the exciting return of EP1 Nordelta’s Musical at Northlands with "Peter Pan", brought to life by our youngest primary students! It was a vibrant celebration of friendship, adventure and imagination as they transported us to Neverland with their enthusiasm and joy. From the first rehearsal to the final bow, they showed us [...]
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Nov
14

Y6 Nordelta PYP Exhibition

Sharing the Planet demands responsibility Within the framework of their PYP Exhibition, Y6 students agreed on making the transdisciplinary theme Sharing the Planet the core of their Primary school presentation. They researched and formulated a central idea: “Equity in the distribution of resources and opportunities is key to ensuring shared rights and promoting peaceful conflict [...]
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Nov
14

Tradition Day Olivos Primary

This Monday, we celebrated our Tradition Day. Celebrating Tradition Day allows us to recognise and appreciate the customs, practices, and values that form part of a country’s cultural identity. In Argentina, this day is observed every 10th of November in honour of the birth of José Hernández, author of Martín Fierro. Tradition reflects our roots [...]
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Nov
14

Y4 3D Keychains with Positive Phrases

Carry positive messages with you! As part of the Makerspace program, Year 4 students delved into the world of 3D design using Tinkercad, a powerful tool that enabled them to create personalized keychains with uplifting phrases. While learning Tinkercad’s basic functions, students established workflows and best practices to bring their ideas to life. For their [...]
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