By the final years of high school, something begins to change. For many students, curiosity gives way to routine. Learning becomes increasingly focused on completing assignments, preparing for exams, and earning grades. The sense of wonder that comes so naturally in childhood (remember that feeling?) can slowly be replaced by simply getting through the next semester. Recent research highlights some of the challenges students face in today's classrooms. According to...
Read MoreWith each successive school year our student base grows, adding a crop of fresh faces to complement those returning to further their studies. The 2012-13 school year has seen 13 new students who choose to call TGS their home, bringing our student body up to 36 as we make our way through Buenos Aires, Bhutan, and finally one of the oldest cities in North America, Boston.
Providing a quality IB education alongside a safe and comfortable boarding experience for these young students requires a tremendous amount of preparation and passion, and the 16 dynamic individuals that comprise the 2012-13 faculty and staff exemplify that, bringing the same level of enthusiasm to each new experience as those in their charge.