MBIS Buzz January - March 2014 | Page 12

Our International Topic By Mrs. Jo Ibrahim In Foundation 2 our topic this half term has been Internationalism. We have found out about the world and it’s continents as well as looking in depth at: the UK, Pakistan, Egypt, India and Italy. We have learnt how to say simple phrases in a variety of languages and really enjoyed Pakistani and Indian dancing. However what we have enjoyed most is the FOOD. We have made Paratas from Pakistan, Scones form the UK, Baladi bread and Foul from Egypt, Raita from Indian and finally Pizza from Italy. Year 8 Photography Workshop By Thomas “It is really yummy finding out about different countries.” Said Aiza. “It was amazing watching the smelly yeast wake up and grow.” Said Seif. “I like having the Mummies come in and help.” Said Rosie. I think everyone has had a great time and learnt a lot as our pictures show. On Sunday the 26th of January a local photographer Buddy Tolba came into school to work with the Year 8’s. During the day he taught them the importance of composition within their photographs, using some of his own work as examples. After learning some basics the pupils went out and took some photos of their own using the techniques they’d been taught. They had fun collecting images before returning in the afternoon and learning how to best edit their photos after some personal feedback from Ց