Welcome to the Chrysalis High blog, where we share the thinking behind how we teach and the small moments that make up a school year. Some posts come from our teachers, on how children actually learn to read, or settle into a new grade, or find their feet in a subject that once scared them. Others are practical, written with parents in mind: choosing a board, easing exam stress, making screen time work rather than worry. And some are simply glimpses of life on campus. There is no fixed schedule and no filler. We post when we have something worth saying. Have a look through what is below.
UncategorizedAs attention is now being shifted towards Eastern Europe and the Middle East with mounting tensions between the world’s great powers there’s been a quiet shift to bring about global order. Large developing nations are exerting greater influence in world economic affairs and are starting to build alternative Western-led institutions. At the movement’s core is […]
Uncategorized“AI will not replace humans, but those who use AI will replace those who don’t,” famously stated Ginni Rometty, Former CEO of IBM. This powerful declaration perfectly captures the current moment. Like the Moon landing transformed space exploration, AI has become the ubiquitous buzzword, sparking massive debates and a complex mix of awe and anxiety. […]
UncategorizedThe Paralympic Games 2024, which was conducted from August 28 to September 8 was surely a monumental celebration with the human spirit and athletic prowess at the center of its core. This global event which was conducted features athletes who have certain disabilities competing at the highest levels. This program also testifies to inclusivity and […]
UncategorizedAs Americans are all set to cast their ballots in November the world is surely watching quite closely the election of the US president. This important vote will not just determine the country’s leadership but will also include the elections of the Congress members who will play quite a significant role in shaping the laws […]
The year 2024 sure saw many disasters, especially the disastrous landslides from Yunnan in China to Papua New Guinea in May that killed over 2,000 even from Sulawesi Island in Indonesia to Wayanad in Kerala in July. The death toll of the landslide that occurred in Wayanad district has reached about 276 with at least […]
The Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the persisting and oldest conflicts that has taken place in the world. Both now and then the situation is escalating to deadly heights such that it is causing destruction and deaths in many regions. But how did this Israel-Palestine conflict start and what has led it to become one […]
India defeated South Africa to win the 2024 T20 World Cup, ending their lengthy international trophy drought. India became the second team in the event to win the T20 World Cup thrice, behind West Indies and England. An indication of India’s lasting influence in the sport is the country’s extensive record of international victories in […]
The 2024 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and formally known as Paris 2024, are an ongoing international multi-sport competition that will take place in France from July 24 to August 11, 2024, with July 26 serving as Opening Ceremony. The primary host city is Paris, with events also taking […]
UncategorizedA coalition government is a collection of various parties that have unanimously agreed on a specific ideology and the formation of government. The coalition government is a melting pot of many viewpoints that tackles the problems of various segments of society. The coalition government has numerous advantages and disadvantages. The phrase ‘coalition’ derives from the […]
UncategorizedRhyming words play a very significant role in learning a non-phonetic language like English. A non-phonetic language is one in which the written characters do not correspond to the spoken language. For instance, both the words ‘hear’ and ‘here’ are written differently but pronounced the same. This feature actually confuses the kids a lot during […]
Child LearningLanguage is a magical gateway to the world, and for our youngest learners, kindergarten children, it’s a treasure trove of discovery and delight. Within the tapestry of language, rhyming words are like twinkling stars that guide these little explorers through the vast universe of words and sounds. In this blog, we’ll embark on a playful […]
UncategorizedAn amazing thing I come across nowadays is parents teaching their children to say “Thank you” for every little thing anyone does for them. Drivers & maids, who erstwhile were not appreciated enough. Waiters at restaurants who were regularly depicted as sufferers of rude customers even in movies). It is so nice to see all […]