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Medea, Initial Concepts & Thoughts

Generally, we tend to associate with people that are similar to us. In some way, we are part of the same community or have a specific reason. This can be, for example, based on family, school, interests. It is also common to feel comfortable and feel a sense of belonging to groups/individuals that share struggles….

Sustainabrew Reflection (LO7)

[LO7] Recognise and consider the ethical implications of choices and actions Considering that Sustainabrew involves the usage of sustainable ingredients, it was obvious that our decision making involved ethical considerations. I believe that throughout the service as we learnt more about the way we not only produce, but also transport and package certain ingredients, I…

HS Pottery Reflection (LO2)

[LO2] Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process My lack of experience has lead to various challenges and opportunities for improvement. One major issue I encountered during this activity was on the third week in which I broke my pinch pot that I had been working on for the previous…

Sustainabrew Reflection 1 (LO6)

[LO6] Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance In Sustainabrew, a key issue that we focus on is using healthy and sustainable methods to make drinks. Our mission is to make and promote healthy options for beverages that are also made of sustainable ingredients with minimal packaging. Although I had some prior knowledge, this service helped…

HS Boys Volleyball 19&U Group 1 (LO5)

[LO5] Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively Throughout the season I mainly collaborated with other teammates as well as coaches in order to plan lessons but also work together for instance I communicated with the coaches in order to see what we could do this year in order to have an…

HS Boys Volleyball 19&U Group 1 (LO4)

[LO4] Show commitment and perseverance in CAS experiences One way that I showed perseverance was by balancing my academic and extracurricular lives. I think it was occasionally hard to balance the workload of IB and have to go to practices simultaneously. It was tempting to stay home and study for tests or complete upcoming assignments…

Biased Headlines

Left – The CDC is clowned regarding their updated mask requirements Right – As Covid-19 cases decrease, US states look to ease mask requirements

Analysing Article of Choice

a) Indian mother is forced to transport her son’s corpse on a rickshaw after he died as ambulances run out in Covid crisis, oxygen price gougers cash in with 1600% mark-ups and patients commit suicide by jumping off balconies (26 April, 2021) b) Summarise the main points of the article in your own words. (3-5…

EE Day Reflection

One thing I have learnt today is that we need to have proper citations. I learnt that it is important because readers may want to check certain sources and inquire further into specific areas and organising citations, this becomes easier for them. I also noted the difference between the MLA and APA in-text citation format….