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Learn more about NZ with photos and videos.

Stephanie, our assistant, is from New Zealand. So, after Australia, we continue our trip in Oceania… Photos brought by Stephanie and comments by the 4th graders : « The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington. Aotearoa means New Zealand in … Continuer la lecture →

Klervie and Akapo have both lived in Australia. Klervie lived in Adelaide. Akapo lived in Canberra. They agreed to share their fantastic experience with us.

On January 26th, it’s Australia Day. Here in the SIA, we have several pupils coming from Australia. Julien’s mum came with the 1st graders to talk about school and animals in Australia. We also tasted vegemite (« I don’t like vegemite »!) … Continuer la lecture →

This year, we also have a partnership with McDonald International School in Seattle. In this school, the pupils learn Spanish and Japanese. The theme of our exchange is art. Here is one of the letters we received from them. We … Continuer la lecture →

Story starter : The doorbell rang. When I opened the door, there on our porch was… …a man with a cane who said something to me. He said : « if you keep on not doing what your parents are saying, you … Continuer la lecture →

  Our penpals in Marysville prepared this video to celebrate Tulalip Day, a day to honor their heritage and culture. It’s celebrated each year the day before Thanksgiving. See especially at 19’45, amazing danses and traditional clothing. Thank you for … Continuer la lecture →

We have a partnership with a school in Marysville, next to Seattle. Krista, who was an assistant in our school 2 years ago, has also worked in this school and her aunt is a teacher there. Here is the nice … Continuer la lecture →