For this Year 2 student, maths is only part of the achievement. Alongside clear thinking and carefully presented work, he’s also learning how to share his ideas out loud in a non-native language. That takes confidence, patience, and persistence. His attention to detail, neat approach, and willingness to work through his thinking, even when the words don’t come easily, are exactly what Wow Work is about. Moments like these show why recognition matters. It celebrates strong work, visible progress, and the courage to show up and do your best, reminding students that their effort and their voice are both valued.

As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back at what filled our days. Across all three campuses, this year was shaped by small moments that mattered. Curiosity sparked in classrooms, friendships formed in corridors and playgrounds, challenges met with resilience, and growth that didn’t always arrive loudly, but showed up steadily. What we carry forward isn’t just achievements or milestones (though we’ve collected quite a few this year 🤩). It’s the sense of community we’ve built, the trust between students, teachers, and families, and the belief that learning works best when children feel supported, seen, and encouraged to ask questions. As we step into the new year, we do so with optimism, intention, and excitement for what’s ahead. Wishing our community a year filled with learning, connection, and possibility. Happy New Year from all of us at Verita International School. We’re so excited to see you all in 2026 💙

Traditional maths teaching has often prioritised answers over understanding. Students are expected to follow a method, reach the “correct” result, and move on—sometimes without the chance to ask why the method works in the first place. In Ms. Katia’s Year 4 class, maths looks different. Before students ever open a notebook, they talk. They test ideas. They use blocks, whiteboards, and discussion to break down factors, multiples, and large-number multiplication in ways they can see and explain. Mistakes aren’t something to erase. They’re part of the process. This approach runs through our classrooms because it works. When students understand the thinking behind the maths, confidence follows. We see it in stronger problem-solving, improved results, and the progress celebrated through Wow Work moments across the school. Math isn’t meant to push students away. When it’s taught with space, dialogue, and intention, it becomes something they can actually enjoy.

In Mrs. Anna’s lesson, weather became the starting point. What do we wear when it’s cold? What about when it’s warm? And does it really make sense for Mr. Polly to wear his jacket on such a sunny day? Through play, conversation, and a little help from our favourite puppet bird, students explored weather, clothing choices, and revised key vocabulary in Greek. All while making connections that feel natural, not forced. This is how learning sticks in Early Years. When concepts are introduced through interaction, imagination, and real-life thinking, children don’t have to memorize because they simply get it.