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ISB Lower School Specialists’ Newsletter December/January 2015



From the Principal ...

that are both interesting and connected to the classroom
Welcome to our fourth edition of our Specialist Newslet- Units of Inquiry. Our specialist teach-
ters! ers (also referred as

For this reason, we think it is important that we keep our single-subject teach-
Our specialist teachers (also referred as single-subject parents informed about the teaching and learning taking ers) play an integral
teachers) play an integral and important role in the Prima- place in our specialists’ classrooms. You will receive the and important role in
ry Years Program. The arts, physical education, and lan- specialist newsletter six times during the school year. As the Primary Years
guage study are essential elements to a comprehensive always, if you have any questions about your child’s edu- Program. The arts,
and holistic primary school education.
cation, feel free to contact us. Enjoy the February Holiday physical education,
and travel safely. School resumes for all ISB students on and language study
The content of these subjects is transdisciplinary in na- Monday, February 23. are essential elements
ture, meaning that the skills and concepts developed by to a comprehensive
specialist teachers have relevance throughout the Lower Hope to see you all around campus soon, and holistic primary
School curriculum and our students’ lives beyond school. school education.
A great example of this is through the multiple field trips Mr. Lettinga
our students enjoy throughout the school year. This year Mr. Lettinga
we have seen all our classes on field trips inquiring into Lower School Principal
the Units of Inquiry throughout the city of Belgrade. Our
specialists teachers do work alongside our classroom
teachers to develop lessons and learning opportunities



In This Issue


 From the Principal 1

 PE 2

 Art 3
 Music/M&D 4










Mr. Brian Lettinga, Lower School Principal
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