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4 Oct 2017 | Comunicacion BDS

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#RSIC 2017, days 3 and 4

Tuesday 3 October The day started with a thrilling talk from Jason Drew, who guided us, with examples through jobs in the future, those not yet invented. He gave examples of today like UBER and Airbnb but went on to describe his own business, as both a capitalist and environmentalist where he has the world's largest fly farm in South Africa as part of an initiative to produce sustainable feed for chicken and fish He proved a great inspiration to the student delegates as he encouraged them to solve problems; those that the older generation have created as well new ones. Barazza discussion groups then followed and then later the rehearsal took place for the same evening’s cultural evening where schools may demonstrate something about their country. The girls danced a chacarera…a great success as Florencia sang and the other four girls danced. It was very well received by all. Wednesday 4 October We are all split up into different adventure groups as we explore the area around this lovely school on foot. There are seven walks of different degrees of difficulty. Later a farewell party/dance will take place for the delegates, while the adults will be taken out for dinner. Tomorrow will see the conference’s closing ceremony and then our departure to Cape Town in preparation for our early flight on Friday, that will see us leave at 6.10am and arrive in BA the same day at 9.05pm…tiring! Steven Page, P.G.C.E [gallery link="file" ids="40360,40361,40362,40363,40364,40365,40366,40367,40368,40369,40370,40371"]

3 Oct 2017 | Comunicacion BDS

3 Oct 2017 | Comentar

(Español) Semana de las Artes: reseña del día 1

(Español) La Jefa del Depto. LEA de Middle & Senior, Prof. Andrea Donnini, resume la jornada del lunes 2 de octubre: "Nuestros alumnos musicalizaron los recreos (Pilar Di Salvo y Daniela Riggio, de S6H, fueron con el Rock, en tanto Ana Cruz, de S6S, con música de películas), hicieron de guías para los chicos de P6C y D en un recorrido, a partir de las actividades propuestas en el folleto 'Invitación a mirar'. Además, alumnos de S5 y S6 asistieron a una charla en la que cinco queridos exalumnos contaron cómo es su vida actual en relación con las artes: Marina Mouzo (Diseño de indumentaria, UBA); Morgana Parravicini (Comunicación Institucional, UCA); Tomás Maumus (Dirección de Cine, FUC) y Nataia Marino (Arquitectura, FADU/UBA y Comedia Musical, Proscenio). Les dejo algunas imágenes." Thank you, Old Facrecteans!

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3 Oct 2017 | Comunicacion BDS

3 Oct 2017 | Comentar

News from Cape Town (#RSIC2017)

Following two inspirational presentations, the girls departed the conference centre to spend the rest of the day working on local service projects. Around 5.30pm we, adults, having finished Round Square business meetings, caught up with them at the Bridge House School. We were warmly welcomed by all members of their community and, after a short ceremony, we all joined barazza (discussion) groups before enjoying a traditional braai, a South African asado. Later, the girls were matched with their respective hosts, Bianca and Delfina, Camila and Florencia while Mía is sharing with a delegate from Germany. The weather was again fabulous; however, rain showers are forecast tomorrow. All girls are making the most of this incredible opportunity...hard work, but a thrilling chance to share valuable time with others, the same age from around the world. Well done, girls. Steven Page, P.G.C.E RS Rep [gallery link="file" ids="40300,40301,40302,40303,40304,40305,40306,40307,40308,40309,40310,40311,40312,40313"]

2 Oct 2017 | Comunicacion BDS

2 Oct 2017 | Comentar

News from Cape Town (RSIC 2017)

[gallery link="file" ids="40219,40220,40221,40222,40223,40224,40225,40226,40227,40228,40229,40230,40231,40232,40233,40234,40235,40236,40237,40238,40239,40240,40241,40242,40243,40244,40245,40246,40247,40248,40249,40250,40251"] Arrival and Pre-Conference Discoveries The journey to Cape Town via Sao Paulo and Johannesburg passed without incident. The journey was long and while the change of planes in Sao Paulo was somewhat leisurely, the opposite was true in Johannesburg and we had to rush to make our connection. Our bags needed to be rechecked in for the last part of the journey to Cape Town where we received the “help” of overzealous porters! Our first taste of Africa! The hotel is very comfortable and extremely well placed near to the Victoria and Albert Waterfront which is where there is constant movement during the day and until quite late. It has its shopping malls, but it is also the centre of tourist attractions with lots of restaurants in the evening. We have felt very happy here and people are so full of cheer and helpful. A huge breakfast can be enjoyed before setting off on the tourist trail. On Wednesday afternoon we simply investigated the Waterfront area not wanting to do too much as some had not slept many hours on the flight and our batteries needed to be fully charged for the days ahead. Thursday morning saw us take the ferry to Robben Island, a 30 minute trip to the place where political prisoners were detained during the years of Apartheid. Later that day we took the “Hop on/off” bus along the coast and finished at Signal Hill where we enjoyed a beautiful sunset…fabulous! Today, saw us up bright and early so that we could take the cable car up to Table Mountain before the crowds formed long queues. It was a bit cloudy but this did not impair the views in fact the clouds added to the photographs. In the afternoon a visit to the Botanical Gardens concluded the two days before conference registration tomorrow and the conference proper will then begin. The girls have been good travel companions not just between themselves and also with Fernanda and me. Mealtimes have always been full of conversation: questions, ideas, plans and opinions. They are five nice and easy going girls, six if I include Fernanda… well done. On our first night we ate at a Greek Restaurant while last night we investigated South African cuisine… a variety of flavours and meats reflecting its diverse cultural heritage. We all chose differently, success for everyone. The Conference Begins Saturday saw the beginning of the conference with registration at 3.30pm. In the morning, we visited "District 6 Museum", a memorial to the forced movement of coloured people during the Apartheid years. We were all deeply moved by the exhibition. Later we visited a street market, Green Market, where one could purchase all types of local products. After a Turkish lunch, we changed and went off to register. Later there was a welcome concert and a buffet supper during which the girls went their own way talking to everyone. Today, Sunday, Mia entered the opening ceremony with the school flag and later Camila attended lunch with Prince Alexander. The opening ceremony was a display of African music and dance...plus ballet. It was really entertaining. This afternoon the girls completed the Amazing Race while the adults attended Round Square business meetings. Later tonight we must pack our bags as tomorrow we move to Bridge House School where the girls will be staying in homes. The girls are over the moon with all that they have experienced in the 28 hours since registration! Steven Page, P.G.C.E RS Rep

29 Sep 2017 | Comunicacion BDS

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(Español) Reuniones informativas e inscripción al Diploma Dual 2018

(Español) Por 6ºaño consecutivo, el BDS abre la inscripción para los alumnos que el año próximo deseen iniciar el “Bachillerato Dual” con los EEUU. ¡Con algunas materias online, dos diplomas!

En la actualidad, se encuentran cursando este programa internacional un total de 82 alumnos de diferentes años/cursos de Middle & Senior. El Diploma Dual, que los alumnos pueden cursar extracurricularmente y enteramente online con tutores norteamericanos, agrega a la oferta académica del Colegio la posibilidad de obtener también el diploma de un American High School. Más importante aún: fomenta el desarrollo de habilidades cruciales para su futuro académico y profesional, sumando un "plus" distintivo que puede abrirles más puertas para estudiar en EEUU. y en el mundo, de manera virtual, presencial o mixta, tal como quedó claro en el reciente assembly sobre "La educación del futuro, hoy". Para presentar el Programa, el área de Global Education convoca a las siguientes reuniones:

Reunión para alumnos: próximo lunes 2 de octubre, a las 8:30 para alumn@s de M2 y M3 y a las 11:30, para M1 y S4.

La participación es voluntaria, pero se recomienda a las familias discutir en casa la conveniencia de asistir al encuentro.

Reunión informativa para padres, con directivos de Academica (EEUU): jueves 5 de octubre a las 8:30, en BDS Library (confirmar asistencia por mail a: diplomadual@bdsnet.com.ar)

Los alumnos que decidan iniciar el Programa en marzo de 2018 podrán inscribirse a partir del próximo 5 de octubre y hasta el 15 de noviembre inclusive. Las Lic. Michelle Kort y Felicitas Rodríguez Cáceres (respectivamente, Global Ed Coordinator & Assistant Coordinator) quedan a disposición para canalizar inquietudes. A continuación, compartimos nuevamente el video con testimonios de alumnos actuales del DD. [embed]https://vimeo.com/235744797[/embed]

29 Sep 2017 | Comunicacion BDS

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