This week in Leman, we experimented with 3d Scanning. We have recently started our Boarding STEAM club.
Here we can see Henry and Zihao putting the software to the test. This is a non-contact 3d scanning that we have created which would then enable 3d models of what is scanned to be printed.
Capture of data ‘point cloud’
Raw scan data with tracking information
Processing of scan
Finished colourised scan
A wonderful video to demonstrate the importance of not giving out personal information to strangers! Who are your followers?
@thatboardingvibeOnline Safety skit ##besafeonline ##thatboardingvibe ##wellbeing ##onlinesafety ##privacy ##teachkids ##pillar4 ##boardinglife ##🇨🇭 ##keepsafe ##fyp ##kidsafety♬ original sound – CDLivin’
Instagram, SnapChat, Facebook, TikTok – these are the most common social media platforms used in Leman 1. The platforms encourage users to share content and be rewarded with likes, hearts and comments. We all have an internal want to be liked and this is fed by the satisfaction of seeing your post or picture commented favourably on, or liked by all your friends.
As users gain this gratification there also then becomes a competitive element with friends, as to who gains the most interactions on their post. Somehow those who do better on these platforms become influencers and therefore role models for others. And in turn, people aspire to also having a following and growing their friends and followers.
This means that users who do not set their account to private, end up accumulating followers who they do not know. Amassing 100’s of followers to their account and now feeling the pressure to continue posting to feed this audience. Showing off their life in a favourable way to again gain the interaction from their followers.
Students can become vulnerable if they find themselves in this dilemma. They open up their lives to strangers. This then exposes them to the possibility of harassment, loss of privacy, stalking, bullying, identify theft, unwanted contact and predators. With anonymity online it becomes very difficult to know who is behind a username or profile. We, therefore, need to make sure our students are educated on how to deal with these vulnerabilities.
We teach our kids from a young age not to talk to strangers in the real world. But now a portion of their “real-world” is online.
This is the penultimate weekend before Spring Break. Positivity is high as people look forward to their holidays, the weather is changing and the days are brighter!
We again had an action-packed weekend with a lot of sign-ups from Leman 1. If you do not hear your son talking about their weekend activities then please do encourage them to take advantage of everything on offer.
This weekend we had Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis, Fitness, Cooking, Horseriding, Biking, STEAM club, Running club, Photography, Chess club, Body Shaping, Stretching and not forgetting that opportunities to enjoy the nature around us.
Today March 21st is International Forest Day.
We have many wonderful forest parks and trails within the close vicinity of the school. We try to encourage the students over the weekend to get out and refresh themselves in nature. Sometimes in our busy lives we do not take the time to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. Through the Wellbeing Programme, getting outside and enjoying nature has touched every Pillar.
Pillar 1- Healthy Body and Mind– Get out and get active!
Pillar 2- Promoting Diversity and Protecting against Bullying – Respect is a mutual thing in all relationships, including ours with the environment and nature.
Pillar 3- Building Positive Relationships– Learning to build resilience and ways to relax- such as walks
Pillar 4- Online Safety– Finding ways to detach from our devices and enjoy some outdoor time.
Versoix Forest
As part of Pillar 4, we are looking at the topic of Whats Goes Online Stays Online.
The internet is now part of our everyday lives, whether this is in School, Work or our Social Time. We have instant access to knowledge, entertainment, communication and being connected with others. Most of our students use a form of Social Media in their daily use of the internet. The major ones being SnapChat, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, VK, WhatsApp, WeChat, YouTube etc.
This is a great way for remaining in contact with our loved ones and friends no matter where they are in the world. We can also document our travels, adventures and life with pictures and follow others. With the ease of access, it allows us to be connected to those we find inspirational or enjoy the entertainment of.
However, when we post a picture, or make a comment, or write a blog- we need to be conscious that when it goes online, it stays online.
A picture that we think is funny, may not appear that way to everyone. Indeed, once it is online and people can see it, then we are no longer in control of it as they can download, share it, pass it on, or post it elsewhere. We therefore, need to be conscious of whether we would feel comfortable with other people seeing that picture- parents, teachers, university, employers….
Even something we send in private to a friend – once it is in their possession we are no longer in control with what happens to it.
This becomes even more worrying when we share things publically or with hundreds of followers, subscribers or ‘friends’ who we don’t know.
Next week we will be focusing on Who are your followers?
Amir going for height points
Vlad and Shintaro setting distance records
The same rocket on another launch. NASA take notes!
Vladislav serves up a delicious lemon meringue pie at the end of his Saturday morning cooking activity. YUMMY!
Team léman sharpen their badminton skills.
The first weekend back after the February break and we again had it action-packed. While many of the boarders were up in the slopes enjoying the fresh snow, we still had many back on campus enjoying the activities on offer. This weekend it included tennis, badminton, table tennis, cooking, horse riding, fitness, chess, photography, Olympus facilities and a day trip to Vevey!
We had our final Ski day of 2021 on the slopes of Verbier and La Tzoumaz.
This was a well enjoyed day by all and one that will hopefully stay in the memory of those who took the opportunity.
Check out the view!
@thatboardingvibeWait for the hand trail, so slick ##thatboardingvibe ##skiday ##verbier ##swissmountains ##🇨🇭##boardinglife ##swisstourism ##snowboarding ##wellbeing ##suisse♬ Dynamite – BTS
Continuing our Wellbeing Programme we have now started our 4th Pillar. This will be on Online Safety.
This is an extremely important topic for this generation. We know that our students spend more time than we would like on their phones and laptops. Much of this leisure time is spent on social media. While we know the benefits of this in staying connected with our family and friends, there are also things that can make us vulnerable online. These include things such as bullying, privacy, identify theft and harassment. It is therefore imperative we ensure our students have the tools to stay safe online and keep their activity healthy.
We will therefore be focusing on three elements under this umbrella term;
For this upcoming week we will be focusing on the thought- ‘What Goes Online, Stays Online’.