Grade 10 students showcasing their personal projects. From left to right: Daisuke, Mao, Yuhei, Yuzu, and Manami. GAY-ANN BAGOCHAY
A boat made of pet bottles, a lamp made of milk cartons, and a stylish, new school uniform design. These were just some of the creations produced by Katoh Gakuen Gyoshu’s Grade 10 students for their MYP Personal Project. The Personal Project is an opportunity for students to apply the skills they have learned through their years in the MYP and to showcase their creative talents.
The students based their personal projects in “areas of interaction”; areas where their education connects to the world. One student based his project in Health and Social Education and wrote a powerful novel about how a young person might deal with a grandparent with Alzheimer’s disease. Another student took action through Community and Service, qualifying as a soccer coach and coaching an elementary school soccer team. All Grade 10 students have found the Personal Project to be a challenging yet rewarding experience. — DAVE ALGIE
