Saint Maur’s relationship with Riken (理研) goes back to 2014 when Grade 11 IB Biologists were invited to visit the famous research institute on a yearly basis. This cooperation consolidated further when Dr Akiko Minoda offered to host a group of Grade 12 students for a summer lab experience in 2018.
The Saint Maur Middle School boys soccer team notched their second straight win of the season as the Cougars defeated K-International School, 8-0, at YCAC on Friday, October 15th. The team has scored 14 goals over the last two wins while not conceding any goals and now boasts a record of 2-0.
In their first competition since last November, the Middle School Boys Soccer team was back in action where they played Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ). The “A” team, which was led by the strong core of 8th graders, cruised to a 6-0 shutout victory. The “B” team, which mainly consists of 6th and 7th graders, also earned a well-deserved 2-2 draw.
The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations for the tenth graders are held in two sessions every year: October/November and May/June. Last academic year, in spite of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19, all students at Saint Maur were able to complete all their IGCSE examinations. The results of which were released on 12th August 2021.
This summer, while most teachers and students were still enjoying their summer holiday, 28 incoming middle and high school students decided to spend the first two weeks of August honing their skills on the basketball court. From August 2nd through the 12th, the new Cougar Sports Center was filled with the sounds of squeaking shoes, pounding dribbles, swishes, and shouts of encouragement. The basketball atmosphere was palpable and many students grew tremendously in their ability to play the game.
One of the highest honors a Saint Maur musician can receive is to be selected for one of the KPASS Honor ensembles. Eight students proudly represented Saint Maur in the 2020-2021 Honor Band and Honor Choir.
In their Climate Control IPC unit, students from Grade 4 - in their various groups - picked a particular topic (Energy, Plant & Animal, Atmosphere and Weather & Climate) and created a board game to reflect their understanding of the unit.
You may have noticed that the Grade 11 chemists were particularly stressed at the start of April this year. They were gearing up for the start of the practical phase of the IB Individual Investigation in Chemistry.
Last Friday afternoon, the Grade 6 and 7 scientists presented their findings from the Middle School Science Fair Investigation. Due to COVID safety precautions, this year’s Science Fair took place with a limited audience of administrators, teachers, and school staff. We also welcomed the Grade 5 students who enjoyed getting “a taste” of what to expect next year when they move into Middle School.
On May 14th and 15th, we showcased the talents of our wonderful parent community and celebrated their success in our very first Adult Enrichment exhibit. The two day event began with a mellifluous performance by our Mothers' Singing Group, Mama Melodia who performed an array of international songs.
On the 22nd of April, the Elementary School students spent the day creating artwork out of plastic bottles and recyclable materials to celebrate Earth Day.
This year, Grade 9 students have been studying atomic structure and bonding in Chemistry class. One of the most enjoyable assignments of the year is when they bring together what they have learned and construct a three dimensional model of a molecule.
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