Author: northlands

On October 6, St. Andrew’s Scots School held the first edition of the Literary Contest on Performative Poetry, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the ship Symmetry and the first Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between Argentina and Great Britain. The event highlighted cultural exchange and a passion for literature. With the [...]

Inspired by the movie Inside Out, “Let’s Talk About It” was a celebration of emotions and artistic expression. EP1 students shone on stage after weeks of rehearsing dances, scenes, and songs that brought the performance to life. With a leading role, the Year 3 students told a touching and heartfelt story, reflecting those emotions that [...]

This Monday, we celebrated Cultural Diversity Day at Olivos Primary with a beautiful assembly led by our Year 2 students, who invited us to reflect on our history and the importance of respect and coexistence among cultures. The children presented a short historical journey through the conquest and colonisation of the Americas and shared their [...]

As part of the unit How We Express Ourselves and guided by the line of inquiry “Stories allow us to understand the ideas and beliefs of the people who created them,” the Year 3 students invited K5 to share a special learning experience. The purpose of the encounter was to continue strengthening the bond between [...]

Learning to Use the Makey Makey Tool in Design and Technology As part of the Design and Technology subject, the Year 5 students began exploring the Makey Makey tool — a device that allows them to connect everyday objects to a computer and transform them into keys, controllers, or sensors. The students worked in teams, [...]

Last week, the EP1 and EP2 teaching teams took part in a collaborative planning session alongside the Design & Technology team, with the purpose of designing transdisciplinary projects that integrate academic content with the skills and knowledge developed in D&T. During the session, teachers had the opportunity to explore some of the new resources and [...]

On Thursday, October 2nd, we visited Balmoral to test, as we do every year, our athletic skills. This edition was especially meaningful, as we began the year with an innovative Athletic Development Programme, held on Saturdays alongside the hockey and rugby matches. The effort and perseverance have already begun to bear fruit. With great joy, [...]

During our incredible 2025 tour to Europe, we competed in rugby, hockey, softball, swimming, and volleyball. We visited and played in Cambridge, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London and Madrid. It was a unique and unforgettable experience for the students, filled with challenges, effort and valuable learnings. Durante nuestra increíble gira a Europa 2025 competimos deportivamente con equipos [...]