If you walk through our campuses, you can feel it before you even see it. The small moments. The quiet check-ins. The way students naturally look out for each other. Kindness is not a theme we dust off once a year. It is built into how we learn and how we treat people here, every single day. This week just gave us a chance to zoom in on it. Our I Stand For wall has slowly turned into a collage of what matters to our community: respect, empathy, fairness, courage and all the tiny choices that make school feel safe and supportive. Every note on that wall is honest and personal, and together they paint a picture of who we want to be. And then came the Kindness Assembly. A whole-school moment where students and staff shared stories, reflections, and the everyday acts that often go unnoticed. It felt less like a “presentation” and more like everyone pressing pause to acknowledge how much these small actions mean. Inside the classrooms, the conversations kept rolling. Students talking about how they welcome someone new. Teachers guiding them through moments of conflict. Learners figuring out what kindness looks like when it is messy, real, and not always easy. This week may have shined a spotlight on kindness, but the truth is… this is our normal. This is Verita.

It’s part of the job description! Along with phonics, finger painting, and knowing every student’s favorite snack 😜

Twice a year, our students take part in something called the GL Assessments — trusted progress tests in English and Maths, used across British schools worldwide. For us, though, it’s not about competition or comparison. It’s about understanding how each learner is growing. The results give our teachers a clear picture of every child’s strengths and next steps, helping us plan lessons that truly meet them where they are.💡

Meet Miss Katerina, our brilliant Mathematics Teacher at Verita Secondary! Teaching Year 9 and our ELL Foundation students, Miss Katerina brings a unique blend of expertise and creativity to every lesson. With three bachelor’s degrees under her belt, she knows exactly how to make maths connect with each student, turning challenges into lightbulb moments of understanding. Her favourite thing about Verita? The sense of community and the warmth that fills our halls. And while we’d never say no to a time machine (she swears she’d have built one if she wasn’t teaching!), we’re much happier to have Miss Katerina right here, guiding our students with passion, patience, and a love for learning. 💙

At Verita, every lesson is a chance to spark curiosity and build connections that stretch far beyond a single subject. Here’s a perfect example. In their IPC unit Brain Wave, Mr. Matt and Ms. Eleni created an experience that blended science, creativity, and collaboration in the most memorable way. To deepen their understanding of states of matter, students weren’t just told about solids, liquids, and cooling. They were challenged to bring that knowledge to life by recreating the human brain…from JELLO! 😱 Each class took responsibility for one hemisphere, working step by step through the process of stirring, cooling, fitting, and refining. Along the way, they weren’t just reviewing scientific principles, they were practicing teamwork, problem solving, and the patience it takes to turn an idea into reality. What started as a science lesson quickly became a lesson in creativity, resilience, and connection. By the end, two groups of students joined their efforts to form a colorful, tangible model of the brain. A playful experiment on the surface, but also a powerful reminder of how knowledge takes shape when we link ideas across subjects, and when children are encouraged to think both critically and creatively. This is what makes the IPC so special at Verita: students don’t simply learn facts, they experience them, connect them, and carry them forward into everything else they do.

In Year 2, our Literacy Groups meet in cozy clusters of just 3–4 students — the perfect setting for focused support, gentle encouragement, and those lightbulb moments that make learning click. With teachers guiding each child at their own level, lessons turn into lively conversations about words, sounds, and stories. Bit by bit, students grow in fluency and confidence, discovering that reading and writing are the keys to understanding the world. Every session moves them forward, one page and one proud smile at a time. ✨

Go on.... swipe your finger and see what happens. Each move brings a new costume, a new character, and a little bit of that Verita Halloween magic! From tiny witches to fearless superheroes, every campus was buzzing with creativity today — costumes, crafts, games, and a whole lot of laughter. This is Halloween, the Verita way 💙 Head to our stories for a peek at how we celebrated across all three campuses — if you dare. 😉