The Secondary Science Fair kicked off this morning with enthusiasm among students, parents and staff. Our Grade 6 to 8 scientists presented their ambitious experiments, the focus of which was the UN"s Sustainable Development Goals, recently adopted "to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all". Experiments ranged from the science of water purity to eco-friendly housing to energy conservation. So inspiring!
Students attended the Middle East Unity Cup (MEUC) Track and Field Tournament at the IAA Track and Field last weekend for an exciting two days of intense competition. Running, jumping, sprinting and cheering, students from schools across Jordan and beyond brought their athletic skills, determination and school spirit. IAA was so pleased to have had the opportunity to host this dynamic event. Thanks to all who participated!
The Middle Years production of Annie last week was simply outstanding, with little orphan Annie stealing the hearts of audiences over three days of sold-out shows! Employing sophisticated set design, multi-media effects, impressive choreography and even a live dog, the cast and crew of Annie were the talk of the town. Congratulations to the many parents, staff and students who made this show possible. It was such a treat for all those who attended!
Six straws, two paper clips and one meter of masking tape had our 9th graders creativity bubbling! Mix this with knowledge of engineering and physics, add a raw egg to the mixture, and you will get a barrel of laughs and IAA"s First Annual Egg Drop Challenge! Working in pairs, the Grade 9 class was challenged to create a protective container for their egg, then drop it from the balconies of the Secondary School. Our winners for this year were Yasmeen Quran and Mohammad Jayousi, who placed their egg in a makeshift box and cushioned it with little pieces of straws. Good fun!
BREAKING NEWS: Recently, our U12 boys competed in Dubai, UAE in the Middle East Unity Cup (MEUC) competition. IAA has just learned that they have now emerged as the champions of the MEUC championship tournament, with their original second place status canceled due to an MEUC error. While the team was extremely pleased with their performance, they were thrilled to also discover that they have officially been awarded the first place trophy. Congratulations Hawks! You were already - and will always be - our champs!
