The second week of the Academic Year saw many Eagles getting back into the rhythm of school. Some Eagles stepped up to take charge of our young learning community. In the Cooking & Chemistry Quest this week, Eagles explored the world of atoms and elements, ending with a Friday cookout freeze-out—making ice cream in a […]
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A New Academic Year brings to a start of an adventure. It means a new Overarching Question, a new Quest, and most importantly—renewed friendships and rekindled memories.
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The 3 final weeks went by quickly and this session saw all our MS Eagles getting a job/apprenticeship. Can you imagine, when ActonKL started less than a year ago, most Eagles struggled to write emails. Today, many demonstrated that they could contact companies and find opportunities on their own! Here are the highlights of the
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This week is a low-key week, not without Eagles breaking new grounds with nerves of jelly steel. Highlights are: Getting physical Building Blocks #2 – Hero’s Journey Into the Abyss with the job pitch Info session Getting physical Currently for Physical Education (PE) at ActonKL, one day is spent with professional trainers doing sports such
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We started the final session for the 2016/2017 academic year here at Acton Academy KL. Our Eagles are raring to go, and to start looking for a apprenticeship..! Here are the highlights: Family Day & Start of session Apprenticeship Quest Marshmallow tower challenge MS-Buddy taken up a notch Gentle steps back towards self governance Family
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This is the last week of the Entrepreneurship Quest and ended with our inaugural Children’s Business Fair 2017. Here are some highlights: Hero Sharing by Evelyn Marieta of Wunderbath Sharing of next academic year (2017/2018) plans 2nd chances – the Re-Application process Prototyping and “beta-tasters” Practice runs & practice pitching Time for serious business
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This week, the flu came around, with many of our Eagles coming into contact with the bug. It had meant a smaller group of Eagles on average this week, but we still had a fair bit of activity done. Highlights: The games we play Hiring Island & Value Chain discussion Grittiness and the Pursuit of
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This week, the Eagles ventured more to understand their businesses and what it takes to make money. The week also turned out to have a little fast food theme. Highlights: Wrapping up DTP Unit Economics Island McDonald brothers and Ray Kroc Market sizing fast food business Wrapping up DTP After the Design Thinking Programme (DTP)
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These two weeks went by quickly, and the MS studio completed its makeover by end of Week 2. The following week saw the studio coming back to a steady rhythm. Highlights: Final week of DTP programme Sharing for closure, openness and rebuilding trust Team-building activities & badminton Building Blocks: the 1st session E-ship Quest:
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We started the week with Eagles sharing their updated business plans and prototypes with each other. Over the weekend, many have brainstormed for new business ideas and changed their business plans. I wonder how much more changes can happen till our Eagles submit their final business plans. 🙂 Be ready to be surprised at the
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