MBIS Buzz January - March 2014 | Page 8

SPONSORED RUN 2013-2014 On Sunday 15th December the Upper School went to the Wadi Degla Protectorate to run 6KM to help raise money for the Nigerian Orphange Project. For the last three years the children of MBIS have helped provide a new drainage system and PVC ceiling for the project. “I really enjoyed the run. I wish it could have been longer. It was a bonus that we were running for charity and could raise money to help others”. (Max White) Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to support the Upper School Children. They have raised a fantastic 6360LE. Design and Technology Club Design and Technology Club are busy designing and constructing adventure playgrounds. The models include space swings, death slides, tunnels of terror and traditional merry go-rounds! Mr. Taylor and Miss Denny provide basic plans and ideas and the children use these to design their individual playground equipment. The children are learning to measure accurately, read diagrams, follow instructions as well learning the technical skills of using clamps, saws and hand drills. The children are using swing and elastic band powered mechanisms to provide movement. Lara from 5ST said, “ I like to be creative and use my own ideas. I enjoy using the different tools to make my adventure playground.” “ It’s fun using the saws and hammers,“ said El Hassan. Mohammed who has never done a Design and Technology club before said, “ I like designing and making things using my hands.” Mr. Taylor and Miss Denny