3rd Grade Student Art Exhibit on Display at Liberty State Park Nature Center
The third-grade students have spent the spring confronting an uncomfortable truth: the ocean is drowning in plastic. As part of the school’s Water Day, the students undertook an ambitious project that combined science, research, and sculpture to raise awareness about marine pollution. It began with plastic collected from their homes, families, neighbors, other students, and […]
Transitioning From Elementary to Middle School
At the French American Academy, our commitment to pedagogical continuity goes hand in hand with nurturing our students’ growing independence. As our 5th graders prepare to step into middle school, we recognize that the transition isn’t simply about changing the classrooms, it’s about adapting to the new organizational structures, meeting new teachers, and embracing different […]
Linking Goals with Actions for a Healthier Planet
For the last three weeks, students of all ages at the French American Academy have been boosting their efforts to reduce waste, recycle plastic and paper, walk, cycle, or ride a scooter, reuse materials, enjoy nature, and more. These small actions and gestures are all part of the “My Little Planet” (Ma Petite Planète) challenge, […]
School Community Photo Competition – Illustrating Sustainable Development Goals through Photography
To consolidate its involvement in sustainable development, the French American Academy has entered the AEFE’s PhotODD competition. The word PhotODD is a combination of photo and ODD (Objectif de Développement Durable), the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goal of the contest is to produce a series of photographs illustrating the SDGs in the manner […]
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Eco-Delegates at The French American Academy The issue of climate change is at the heart of the debate today: it is urgent to act for the planet. Thanks to the eco-delegates, the FAA mobilizes for the environment and implements various actions in favor of sustainable development. Since last June, 5 eco-delegates from 5th to 8th […]
Sustainability on Campus
Sustainability on Campus The 17 UN Goals for Sustainable Development are part of our daily life at the French American Academy. Our students, teachers, staff, and parents are actively involved in these 17 interlinked goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” One of the first actions […]
