PYP parents’ meetings
The PYP teachers hosted an Open House for the parents. Parents had the chance to meet with the teachers, discuss their children’s academic performance, and see the work of the students. It was a profitable and cheery occasion!
PYP Collaborative Meeting
The IB PYP teachers had an extended collaborative meeting, summing up their summer’s work and preparing for the school year. Mrs Banna Chaar, PYP coordinator, organized the event, and the teachers came up with extraordinary plans for the year.
PYP IT workshop
The PYP teachers at CTI had a workshop in which Mr George Melki and associate demonstrated how to use the new Progress Report. Mrs Banna Chaar, PYP coordinator, was there as facilitator. The workshop was very well presented, and the teachers found the new system to their liking. Pictures are available in the Gallery section.
Robotics – Arabic tie-in
By special invitation from Miss Latife Yaghi, the Arabic teacher of grade 4, Mrs Ghaya Abi Antoun gave a talk about robotics. This was part of the PYP theme. We share a few pictures in the Gallery section.
Archaeological discovery with grade 5
Mrs Mary Kfoury organized an outing to little known Roman baths, discovered in the basement of an apartment building! Since they were in the Parliament district, the students also visited the Greek Orthodox St George Church which boasts a much-older church under the current one! This was a tie in to their history lesson, it […]
Grade 3 visits a farm
It was the turn of grade 3 to take their PYP-themed lesson at a farm. The outing was educational and fun as well, respecting the current PYP theme. The event was organized by the teachers Mrs Nathalia, Mrs Lola and Mrs Sandy. Check the Gallery section, or Facebook or Instagram for pictures of the occasion!
Recycling project
Ms Latife Yaghi has organized a recycling project for grade 5! You can view the work of the students in the Gallery section.
PYP theme tie-in: Grade 2 goes to the zoo!
As part of the current PYP theme, grade 2 visited a zoo. There were some domestic animals, as well as a few wild ones. The students had a great time, and were able to communicate their impressions in reflective papers! Thanks, Mrs Mirelle, Mrs Pamela and Mrs Rana. Pictures in the Gallery section, Facebook and […]
Grade 1 visits Terre Liban as tie-in to theme
Grade 1 visited Mr Paul Abi Rached’s Terre Liban for an ecological get-together. The students sorted and learned about recycling, they planted and visited an ecological garden, and they attended a session on eco-citizenship. This was a tie-in to the students’ PYP theme, and was organized by Miss Madeleine, Mrs Mireille, Miss Mary and Mrs […]
Solar energy and grade 4
Mr Bassel Chalhoub discussed solar energy with the students of grade 4. He addressed environmental issues, the uses of solar panels, the methods of installation, and the science of solar energy. The students of grade 4 were very receptive, and had the chance to ask lots of questions. This was a PYP tie-in to the […]