Welcome

The last term of the school year is often the most hectic, but I have to say, there is something about the hustle and bustle of a school in motion that brings me a feeling of great accomplishment and pride. When I walk down the hallways here, surrounded by chattering students,  I often find myself thinking, “This is what it´s all about.” Seeing our students thriving and happy in the learning environment we have created is a tremendous feeling as an educator. 

We had a wonderful Olympics Week last week, with students taking alternative classes related to the Olympics. Students learned about the history of the Olympics, participated in a mini-Olympics, and even imagined and made plans for the 2052 Olympic Games. Students also enjoyed a student choice day and had opportunities to do a variety of sports activities, including cycling, rock climbing, beach volleyball, and yoga. 

It´s always energizing to see our students in action during these alternative learning experiences, and we as a school are reminded of an important fact: learning is not limited to the traditional classroom setting. In fact, some of the best learning experiences occur when we don´t realize that we're learning! 

As we head into the last weeks of the school year, amid the excitement of it all, I hope all of us in the IES Gothenburg community can pause and reflect on what a wonderful thing it is we are doing here for our students.