This week, we were proud to host our second WIS Teacher Academy workshop, led by the wonderful Ms Sonandré. Her session on early childhood development was not only informative, but wonderfully interactive, reminding us of the powerful role early years education plays in shaping confident, capable learners. One of the most meaningful aspects of the Teacher Academy is the opportunity to connect with educators from across Windhoek, not just within our own school. Bringing togeth

The ToK exhibition is one of two assessments that the IBDP students must complete as part of the ToK course. The Grade 12 ToK exhibition took place on the 20th of October. It showcased the work that the present Grade 12 students has completed in Grade 11.  The TOK Exhibition isn't a typical project; it’s a demonstration of how our students connect abstract ideas to the real world . Students select three objects —ranging from historical artifacts to everyday items—and use them

If you are a regular Oryx reader and take an active interest in the school’s development, you will be aware that WIS is currently in the re-accreditation phase with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The main driver of this accreditation is teaching and learning – the NEASC ACE protocol – where the school examines 10 Learning Principles  and rates itself in each one of them on a scale from “not yet evident” to “what if”.  As part of this work with th