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Year 7 students took part in an interdisciplinary project titled “Smart Homes”, which integrated learning from Design & Technology (D&T) and Science. This maker project aimed to explore how technology can improve quality of life while caring for the environment. Throughout the process, students designed and programmed smart home prototypes using Micro:bit, a programmable board [...]

We had the privilege of welcoming Stefano Raimondi, representative of Bocconi University, to Northlands School Official. Bocconi is one of Europe’s leading institutions in the social sciences, offering outstanding programs in Economics, Finance, Management, Political Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Global Law. We hosted a session with our Year 11 students who are interested [...]

K4: On Tuesday, 21st October, our K4 Olivos pupils visited our beautiful Tortuguitas field to take part in their first camping experiences. The day was filled with activities that encouraged exploration, teamwork, and connection with nature. Children enjoyed learning basic techniques such as bridge building, dough making, and knot tying, as well as taking part [...]

In Year 5, students experienced a transdisciplinary learning project that brought together Robotics and Geometry. As part of their study on quadrilaterals, they applied their mathematical knowledge and technological skills to solve different challenges — programming robots to follow instructions in English and build various shapes according to their characteristics. Through this experience, students were [...]

On Tuesday 21 October, we celebrated the Y11 & Y12 Swimming Interhouse. For many students, it was their last school swimming event, and they gave their very best to represent their House, stand out, and create lasting memories. With great effort and excellent performances, Fry took all the points (153), followed by N’gale (146), Keller [...]

Learning to Program with Micro:bit 1 in Year 6 Year 6 students ventured into the world of programming using Micro:bit, a programmable board designed to foster creativity and logical thinking. Throughout the project, they explored the basic functions of programming, learning to create sequences, use loops and conditionals, and connect sensors to respond to different [...]

The Year 1 students enjoyed a fun day at the Tortuguitas field, where they experienced a day full of games, exploration, and nature. Throughout the day, they took part in various outdoor activities, shared moments with their classmates and teachers, and strengthened their bonds of friendship and teamwork. It was a special day, full of [...]

K4 children took their first steps in the Robotics Workshop, exploring the fascinating world of programming through “unplugged” activities—that is, without using any technological devices. In this initial stage, the focus was on understanding how commands and the on/off button work, and discovering that robots follow instructions and directions given by people. Through play, the [...]