EXPOSITION WAVE

Exposition WAVE is an ongoing exposition that features and explores new trends in innovation. The exposition is hosted by BNP Paribas Bank. 

This exposition featured local and international artists and innovators. The students also received a guided tour and explanations of the new trends around the world.

3D printing

Computer made with a calebash

Weaving

Guided tour

Art work with soda bottle caps

Find out more about WAVE by going to the website : http://www.wave-innovation.com/en/ !

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Creaslam studio - Grade 4

Reduce - reuse - recycle

My 4th Graders were overwhelmed with excitement to see what they were learning in class come to life. After introducing them to  recycling , we brainstormed ways that we could decrease pollution and excess trash. One way we decided to do that was by re-purposing old materials and turning them into new things that we could use. At the Creaslam studio we were able to make that idea come to life. We turned old plastic bottles into beautiful pieces of artwork. We used old magazine scraps and paint to breathe fresh life into our plastic bottles, while learning recycling tips from our instructor. 

Our students loved our activities. They really enjoyed decorating the bottles, especially painting. One response I received was that they felt like they were leaders because they were making a difference in their community. I enjoyed the trip but I wish we could have had more options of things to do there.

Field trip to The British Council - Grade 5

Grade 5 visits The British Council

The British Council is a governmental agency that is based in the United Kingdom. Most people only discover the English learning section (classes, exams, studying in the UK), but however, the work of the council goes far beyond that!

Grade 5 went to discover what the British Council does. They learnt this through 2 interactive activities moderated by members of the council.

This trip is a must grades 5 -12. The information is especially beneficially for the high school students who are now making life decisions on university opportunities, language courses and exams, and career opportunities.

 What does The British Council do? Activity

 Roles of The British Council explained by Ms. Olononde

 Matching activity

 Matching activity

 Looking for clues in the garden

 Team checking to see if they matched correctly

 Students at the Welcome Desk

Welcome to Learning Expeditions News!

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah!

Dear fellow teachers,

This year inshaAllah, we will be elaborating a new field trip calendar at the beginning of each semester. Among the purposes of a learning expedition calendar is to have better organisation of the outings, better communication between teachers, admininistration and auxiliary staff, and to avoid a plethora of school trips and activities bungled at the end of the year inshaAllah.

Learning expeditions supplement learning in the classroom. These expeditions have as a goal to make the learning in the class vibrant and pratical to life. A learning expedition (field trip) can last from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Students for example, can go to a hair dressing salon to learn about physical and chemical changes, or to a zoo, to learn about animal habitats. Cultural centres are also immense learning centres through their workshops, library, media and audio visual centres, and their theatres.

We encourage you to suggest your ideas to us, and we will incorporate them in the calendar inshaAllah. We are also available to assist should you need help!

Don't forget our class overnight trips scheduled at the end of the year for the upper classes. Suggestions are St Louis, Sine Saloum islands, Ziguinchor, St Louis and The Gambia. Your suggestions are highly appreciated!

Questions, concerns or suggestions, please come and see me!

Sincerely,

Mme ZamZam Amatullah Khalfani

Chers collègues,

Cette année inshaAllah, nous proposons la création d’un calendrier des sorties pédagogiques le début de chaque semestre / trimestre. Non seulement ce calendrier nous aidera à être mieux organisés par la grâce d’Allah, mais nous évitera inshaAllah que toutes les sorties de classe s’organisent vers la fin de l’année académique, et de surcroît, ce qui créera un chamboulement des cours et une confusion due à un manque de communication entre professeurs.

L’objectif des sorties pédagogiques, entre autre, est de supplémenter l’apprentissage dans les classes avec des sorties qui rendent les cours vivants et pratiques. Une sortie peut durer de trente (30) minutes à deux (2) heures… par exemple, les élèves peuvent visiter un salon de coiffure pour comprendre certains changements physiques ou chimiques, ou bien un zoo pour comprendre les habitats des animaux sauvages. Cependant, n’oublions pas que les centres culturels sont aussi de grands espaces d’apprentissage de langues à travers des ateliers, des spectacles et la lecture.

Par ailleurs, vous pouvez également suggérer les endroits où vous voulez visiter et activités que vous voulez faire et nous vous aiderons à les réaliser.

N’oublions pas les sorties culturelles de fin d’année inshaAllah qui commenceront au mois d’avril. Parmi les suggestions, nous avons : le Sine Saloum ; la Gambie ; St Louis et Somone/Saly.

N’hésitez pas à nous faire part si vous avez des suggestions.

Bien cordialement.