Try to use the shorter, more common word in favour of its less frequent equivalent. For example, buy is better than purchase, begin is better than commence, look at the diagram on page 3 is easier than focus your attention on the diagram on the adjacent page, etc. (The exception to this rule is when the aim is to introduce or develop vocabulary that is an integral part of the knowledge of the subject.)
The next Eco Team meeting for ALL members will take place on Friday 23rd October in C122 at 1:20. Please eat lunch first then come along. PYP teachers, please inform your Eco Team members.
Does anyone know what has happened to the 4R shredder which was in the MUN room D248? Please let me know if you have it as the Eco Team needs to use it. Thanks.
If you know your Spassky from your Smyslov and your Capablanca from your Carlsen, then the opportunity to shine for your house is fast approaching.
The MYP/DP inter-house chess tournament will be held next Wednesday (October 28th) in D219 (G9-12) & D220 (G6-8).
Teams of four (two boys & two girls) cerebral athletes will compete at break-neck speed to decide which house will become the year’s ‘home of high-brow’.
Contact your House Captains/Leaders if you are interested in playing.
Note, all players are expected to download a chess clock app to their smartphones BEFORE the day of play.
See Mr Battye or Mr Wiggins for more info.
PTA is giving out Birthday Cupcakes today (Tuesday) at morning break, in the foyer in front of the Library. Happy Birthday all October Babies!