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Coaching and CAS since Christmas
(Posted on 08/03/18)It’s been a busy first few months for me at CIS, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. As a coach it’s been my role to really get to know students and their individual aspirations and preferences. The students have been incredibly supportive and welcoming towards me, which has helped me to hit the ground running in my role.Our year 12’s are now well underway with their Creativity...
Why I Chose the Diploma Programme at CIS
(Posted on 08/03/18)Hi, my name is Olly. I am a student at Chester International School. My aspiration for the future is to have a career in technology; maybe, going into IT development, or cyber security. CIS is where students are able to do the IB career or diploma course. I am currently doing the diploma course, and my subjects include Mathematics Studies, English Literature and Language, Environmental...
Why chose the IB?
(Posted on 08/03/18)The IB may be very different from A-level, however, it has similar, if not more benefits. Its international curriculum makes it a leading qualification in, not just Britain, but all around the world. The IB is very prestigious when applying for university, which is why most of the IB options are offered at high-end expensive private schools. However, in Chester there was a new free...
Who wants to sleep for charity? We got close enough.
(Posted on 08/03/18)Have you ever wanted to roll out of bed and walk out the door without having to do anything?Not even have to get out of your pyjamas? Well we made that happen. The charity team organised a onesie day to raise money for charity. The charity in question was The Hospice of The Good Shepherd; this is an organisation that provides palliative care to residents in Cheshire...
Preparing students for the ‘virtual’ world
(Posted on 08/03/18)Most university courses are coordinated through online environments, complemented by traditional lectures and workshops. If you compare this with teaching in schools, the transition to university can be quite daunting. At CIS, our inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning helps to better prepare students for this transition. It allows students to become independent learners, whilst providing...
Creativity Week at CIS
(Posted on 28/02/18)As part of our half-term elective programme, some of our students opted to spend the February break taking part in Creativity Week at CIS! Here’s what our students had to say about their workshops:Monday – Web design with Adam“On Monday we did a web design workshop with Adam. It was really fun coding and making something that others could easily see and enjoy.In the morning, using...