What’s going on at NORTHLANDS?

K4 students visited WOW CITY, a specially designed space where children can explore different jobs and professions through dramatic play. In the various activity areas, they had the opportunity to take on roles such as supermarket cashier, mechanic, baker, and doctor, recreating real-life situations while using their imagination, language and social skills. This experience allowed [...]

Over the past few weeks, our Year 5 students have taken part in enriching exchange experiences with first and second grade students from Colegio Virgen del Carmen. Y5C students participated in a collaborative art project using the styrofoam printing technique, while Y5B students took on the challenge of teaching a song, working alongside the younger [...]

Over the past few weeks, we have started our Y6 terrace picnics, a special space designed to bring students together for meaningful conversations about friendships, coexistence and the challenges that come with this stage of their school journey. Sharing lunch in a relaxed environment has allowed students to exchange ideas, listen to one another and [...]

Behind every curtain call at the Northlands Drama Festival lies months of passion, critical thinking and absolute dedication & agency. This year, Olivos and Nordelta took on completely different creative challenges, but shared the most important ingredient: our students do it all. From script adaptation and directing, to set design, stage management and performance, the [...]

As part of the Unit of Inquiry "Production Circuits", Y3 students carried out a craft project using the weaving loom technique. Using a variety of materials, such as wool, cardboard and wooden sticks, they began to learn how a textile piece can be created by hand. First, we prepared the base of the loom, learning [...]

As part of their UOI "A Trip Back in Time", Year 1 students enjoyed a very special field trip to the National Railway Museum in Retiro. This museum preserves over 160 years of railway history, making it the perfect setting for our young inquiries to explore how transport has evolved. The visit was full of [...]

In Design & Technology lessons, our Year 7 students immersed themselves in the exciting world of programming and telecommunications. Their challenge was to make their BBC micro:bit devices communicate wirelessly with one another. Using radio wave technology, students explored the key concept of Connection, investigating how data is transmitted in the real world through the [...]

Year 4 students had the pleasure of welcoming the children from San Francisco Kindergarten (4-year-old class) for a special reading and sharing experience. In preparation for the visit, the Year 4 students carefully selected a book to read to their guests and spent time getting ready for this meaningful opportunity. On the day of the [...]