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A few weeks ago, our Grade 5 students successfully presented to the Northbridge International School Cambodia community the culmination of their Primary school learning through the PYP exhibition.

In 1996, the American Academy of Poets established that April is Poetry Month. Schools all over the world take time in the month of April to celebrate poetic expression. At Northbridge International School Cambodia, MYP Language & Literature classes across all grade levels are investigating poetry as students focus on the creation, interpretation, and appreciation of poems.

As I was reading 'Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, and Play' by Mitchel Resnick, a professor at the world-renowned MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), I came across a part that intrigued me and made me stop and think about our students here at Northbridge International School Cambodia.

Welcome to the monthly update from the Northbridge International School Cambodia Parent Council, which follows their regular meeting and discussion with Principal Mr Richard Vaughan. Here are the topics that were addressed.

Last weekend our Northbridge International School Cambodia Senior Nagas Football Teams travelled to Hanoi to compete in the 2018-2019 ASAC tournament. Both teams came into the tournament with energy, focus and were able to walk away with solid performances.

The Northbridge International School Cambodia PYP Exhibition, which will be held this year on Thursday 4 April, is the culminating, collaborative experience in the final year of the Primary Years Programme (PYP).

In December 2018, Northbridge International School Cambodia was a proud sponsor of the 4th annual Cambodia Urban Art Festival, and is the now the proud owner of a 10 meter high school Naga by talented Phnom Penh-based, French urban artist Chifumi.

The first Battlebots tournament of the Northbridge International School Cambodia Robotics League took place during recess on Wednesday 27 March.

How are approaches to learning (ATL) used to record student progress at Northbridge International School Cambodia? “Through approaches to learning (ATL) in the IB programmes, students develop skills that have relevance across the curriculum that help them 'learn how to learn',” says the IB Design Guide 2014.

Research proves why authentic learning is an integral part of the language acquisition curriculum at Northbridge International School Cambodia. This instructional approach is one that allows students to explore, discuss, and meaningfully construct concepts and relationships in contexts that involve real-world problems and projects that are relevant to the learner.

It has been a fabulous year for Northbridge International School Cambodia Primary students, and so many of them have signed up to be risk-takers and participate in Young Athletes of Phnom Penh (YAPP). As our city continues to grow, YAPP has now been divided into two divisions, North and South. Northbridge is the main home base for the North division, hosting events for CIA, East-West, Hope and Logos. Over the school year, there are been five main YAPP events where our students have demonstrated some of their excellent athletic ability as well as sportsmanship.