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On April 3 rd students from Y5 and Y6 enjoyed the pleasure of the visit of Sonja Scherling, an Agentine writer and illustrator who read her story “Paddle and Pounce go on an iceberg adventure”. We talked and discussed the importance of taking care of our planet, an issue that goes beyond country boundaries. We [...]

Our Spanish Immersion programme supports international students who are still developing their Spanish skills, helping them integrate into their new environment while fostering both linguistic and cultural growth. As part of this initiative, we held our first gathering to welcome the international students joining the programme and support them in their adaptation to the school [...]

As part of our inquiry-based learning programme, our enthusiastic Year 1 inquirers are experiencing their first hands-on activities in the Primary Science Lab. This time, they experimented with different materials and learned how to make their own playdough. Throughout the activity, they developed key scientific skills: measuring accurately, following instructions, mixing ingredients, and working as [...]

On Thursday, March 27, we set off for Tandil with Y7, accompanied by 23 students from Nordelta and 62 from Olivos. It was a spectacular trip, full of physical challenges and unforgettable moments. On the field, we competed against Santo Domingo School in hockey, rugby, softball, and volleyball, and faced the Escualo Tandil teams in [...]

On Thursday 27 March, Northlands had the pleasure of hosting the 4th Bilingual Librarians' Meeting, LEAD (Librarians Exchange and Discussion), with the participation of librarians from Asociacion Escuelas Lincoln, Michael Ham Memorial College, Saint Catherine School's, Pilgrims' College, and Belgrano Day School. It was a truly enriching space for exchange, where librarians shared ideas, recommendations, [...]

On March 22, we  celebrate World Water Day, a meaningful occasion to explore with the children the significance of this essential resource. Throughout the week, the children engaged in various classroom activities aimed at fostering discussions and raising awareness about the importance of caring for and using water responsibly. To further support these lessons, we [...]

As part of Northlands’ Personal and Social Development Program, we have once again implemented the Year 6 students’ mentorship program for Year 1 students. This initiative aims to strengthen the bonds between Year 6 and Year 1 students. For the younger children, it means having an older student they can trust and turn to when [...]

As part of the "How We Organise Ourselves" unit of inquiry, Year 5 students explored different human body systems. Throughout this investigation, they became real scientists as they observed and interacted with the respiratory and circulatory systems of a cow. During this hands-on experience, students had the chance to touch, examine, and formulate hypotheses about [...]