A Passport to Learning
Giblyn provides interdisciplinary instruction that
relates to the youngsters who are anthropologists and ambassadors at Giblyn
have the excitement of being, in effect, world travelers. Even the youngest
world travelers enjoy great works of literature, foreign language studies,
international music and art, cultural assemblies and festivals, and artist-in-residence
programs. The theme builds on the student's various cultural backgrounds
and on successful team efforts that already exist in the school. As a
Paideia School, Giblyn’s Socratic Seminars and coached projects
relate each of the subject areas to each other and to worldwide concerns
and current events. |
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Leo
F. Giblyn Magnet School
The Leo F. Giblyn Magnet School
created the “Giblyn
International Garden” in the existing courtyard of the school
in order to enhance the already interactive hands-on science program
in the
building as well as to create a laboratory environment where students
from grades one through four develop their problem solving and decision
making skills. With an aim that prepares our children for a global
community of the future, we put our spades to the test. Our garden
project provided our school the opportunity to further bring all of
our children, regardless of age, ethnicity or economics, together in
the common goal-the creation of our Giblyn International Garden.
Students in all grades had the opportunity to prepare
the land, plant the seeds, observe and monitor growth, learn about
the specific needs for their crops to grow, keep journals, prepare
periodic progress reports, work cooperatively with their peers, teachers,
and community volunteers to create a Kids Growing Food environment.
The tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, squash, radishes, etc. that
was grown was harvested and donated, for the most part, to community
organizations that assist the needy in the Freeport area.
Community volunteers from:
- Atlantic
Nursery
- Cub
Scout Pack 18 Den 6
- Brownie
Troop 2199
- Leo
F. Giblyn P.T.A.
- Hi-Hello
Child Care Summer Camp Program
gave their support and time in helping our International
Garden grow. Everyone in the Leo F. Giblyn community was committed
to making this a most successful learning experience for our children. |
