Tambearly Students ….

Doing More in 2024!!

PEEK INSIDE OUR CLASSROOM DOORS

Achievements of today

are the stepping stones of future successes.

Here at Tambearly International School we believe success comes easy when students take pride in their academic efforts. Peeking into our students learning experiences, inside and outside of the classroom, we see in our students smiles the pride each has in the accomplishments gained through their efforts as they develop a love for learning.

Egg-cellent Engineering Eggsperiments: Tambearly STEAM Students Unleash Ingenuity

In a whirlwind of creativity and STEAM ingenuity, high school students recently took part in an exhilarating Egg Drop Competition, transforming household materials into ingenious contraptions. The challenge was simple yet thrilling: construct a device that could protect an egg from the perils of gravity's embrace, using only items found at home. As teams huddled over their makeshift workstations, the air buzzed with excitement and anticipation. Each group brainstormed and engineered their designs, utilizing everything from cardboard to cotton balls in their quest to defy physics.

With the stage set, the competition kicked off with a flurry of excitement. Eggs were carefully nestled into their makeshift cocoons, and hearts raced as the first contraptions were released from the towering heights. Cheers erupted as some eggs emerged unscathed, while others met their untimely demise. The categories added an extra layer of intrigue, with awards up for grabs for the device that resisted the most drops, the lightest creation, and the most aesthetically pleasing design.

As the competition progressed, spectators marveled at the diversity of designs on display. Some devices resembled miniature parachutes, gently guiding their cargo to safety with elegant grace. Others opted for a more robust approach, encasing their eggs in layers of cushioning material fit for a lunar landing. Meanwhile, the most aesthetically pleasing entries wowed judges with their artful blend of form and function, proving that engineering prowess knows no bounds.

In the end, while not all eggs survived the journey, the true winners were the students themselves. Through hands-on experimentation and problem-solving, they honed their STEAM skills and unleashed their imaginations in pursuit of a common goal. As they gathered to celebrate the conclusion of the competition, faces beamed with pride and camaraderie, a testament to the power of STEAM education to inspire and unite. And with memories of this unforgettable egg-citing adventure firmly etched in their minds, these budding engineers eagerly anticipate their next challenge, ready to push the boundaries of innovation once more.

Learning New Skills in our Farm to Fork Club

Students are learning about the germination process planting organic butternut squash and melon seeds for germination in cotton.

We are also exploring plant propagation, the process of cultivating a new plant from an old plant. We used succulents and harvested some leaves to propagate. The speed and the visibility of this process within succulent plants will allow the students to find delight in their efforts quickly as their project flourishes.

Investigating the five food groups and recommended portions to stay healthy, we conducted a “blind taste test” between natural cream cheese infused with strawberries versus an alternative plant base spread infused with strawberries. The majority of students preferred the plant based version based on texture and taste.

Students applied their culinary skills as well as our newly learned knowledge about food groups to enter a club competition. The set criteria were to use as many food groups within recommended portions to create a healthy and visually appealing sandwich. We all had an opportunity to taste the selection of ingredients after we categorized it within the five food groups. 

Congratulations to our winners Penelope first place, Gabrielle second place, and Danae third place. 

Tambearly Students participate in National Spelling Bee Associate Schools District Competition

After months of studying a list of over a thousand words and preparing for potential unknown words given, the students of Tambearly International School along with their coach, Mrs. Kenva Smith participated in the annual National Spelling Bee Associate Schools District Competition on January 31st, 2024. Before the competition began, students participated in fellowship, where our very own Hunter Davis sang the National Anthem. After hours of intense spelling, our students not only left with an award of certificate for participation, but also left with a wealth of knowledge and personal experience that will help them advance in the near future. We are proud to celebrate them all. 

A job well done to Hunter Davis, Aisha Finlayson-Paul, Micah Wallace and all the students who are a part of the Spelling Bee Club. 

AP Literature Students AT Tambearly International School

Excel At Independent Reading

Tambearly International School's eleventh and twelfth-grade AP English Literature and Composition students recently showcased their literary aptitude through a challenging independent reading assignment in which students were tasked with selecting novels of literary merit beyond the standard curriculum. The project culminated in insightful presentations that showcased our AP scholars’ pride and dedication to their study of literature while also serving as exam preparation. Prior to selecting their choice novel, students engaged in philosophical discussions on what constitutes “literature of merit.” This exercise not only encouraged critical analysis but also allowed students to navigate the delicate balance between accepting guidance and having the freedom to independently judge for themselves. This educational approach underscores Tambearly's commitment to nurturing independent thinkers and fostering a deep appreciation for literature at the Advanced Placement level.

Grade Four Tambearly International Students

Exploring Chemical and Physical Change With Mrs. Higgs

Grade four Tambearly International School students enjoyed learning about chemical and physical changes. Class experiments revealed chemical changes occurred when reactants were mixed resulting in a change in the elemental composition. Students recorded observations in the different chemical reactions when the reactant was changed resulting in changes of color, odor, and formation of precipitate and bubbles. Physical change was observed as students created snow changing the texture of common household items. Students not only learned the difference between physical and chemical reactions but found great excitement bringing snow to the Bahamas.

GRADE 1- SCIENCE IN MOTION WITH MRS. RUPP

Grade one students have been exploring our fishy friends. Working in partnership, students watched an educational piece based on the size comparison from the smallest fish the Paedocypris, no more than 10 millimeters to the largest Blue whale at 10 meters. Each student chose their two favorite specimens recording their length on their note card. For such a humongous task of measuring there is no better setting than our beautiful green soccer pitch. Students demonstrated great teamwork measuring out the length of their chosen fish. The sheer wonder and amazement after discovering that some species are truly gigantic was cause for great delight. There is no better place to learn about our natural world like stepping outside taking in the wonders of nature while learning about all its creatures in a scientific manner.

Tambearly International School Students

Show Exceptional Achievements in SAT Scores

Tambearly International School Junior and Senior students definitely carry a heavy load attending classes of great rigor and relevance- preparing them for the next steps in their academic journey.  Seniors are facing the challenge of four Advanced Placement classes this year, while our juniors are tackling two college level Advanced Placement classes.  

We are proud of the PERSEVERANCE seen in all to never give up seeking knowledge needed to perform well in each subject area. Each has earned respect from their instructors by exhibiting academic INTEGRITY- making ethical decisions, asking questions, and following instructions - while faced with difficult challenges in the course of study. They have developed the DISCIPLINE needed for university level success. With this, in the first four months of their junior or senior year, these students have shown academic EXCELLENCE as the performance of one compared to all Bahamian 12th-grade test takers from the past three years is very impressive scoring 99 percentile- this means only 1% scored higher than one of our eleventh grade students. With the other four scoring well above the average score of all 12th grade SAT test takers in our nation. 

PRIDE stands for PERSEVERANCE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DISCIPLINE and EXCELLENCE – We are confident this success was obtained because our students take PRIDE in how they are able to apply the knowledge they are learning here at Tambearly school.

Well done Jayden Pratt, Jordyn Pratt, Sienna Wright, Joshua Gibson, and Obriel Symmonett a hand for tackling the first stepping stone of future successes.

Farm to Fork at Tambearly International School

Sowing Seeds of Success Through Sustainability

Tambearly International School Farm to Fork Club offers students a variety of hands-on opportunities to explore their gardening skills as well as build on their culinary skills. The purpose of our club is to introduce our students to the food chain from “farm to fork”. Students look at sustainability, different farming methods, as well as the benefits of a community garden, and supporting local farmers. They get the opportunity to touch, smell, and taste different types of fruit, vegetables, and herbs while learning how they grow. The clubs goal is to promote healthy eating and the skill to make healthy snacks independently. Students have experienced much pride getting back to nature, planting and caring for our garden.