Halloween at EISB
🎃 A Creative October: My First Halloween at EISB 👻
Before every spring break at the English International School of Bratislava (EISB), we celebrate Halloween and this year was my very first time experiencing it as a teacher.
As a new member of the EISB community, I was amazed by how our students transformed ordinary workshops into haunted houses, designed escape rooms filled with puzzles and suspense, and even produced their own scary short films. It was incredible to see how creative and resourceful they could be when given the freedom to explore their ideas.
🎬 Scary Movie Magic
I had the opportunity to supervise the movie-making teams, and it was truly inspiring to watch students take charge of the entire process from writing scripts to directing scenes and editing footage.
Their creativity shone through every jump scare, sound effect, and dramatic twist. Each idea came from them a result of teamwork, imagination, and dedication. Standing behind the camera, I could see how much learning was happening through creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.
🏚️ The Haunted House Experience
Another highlight of the celebration was the haunted house project. Students worked in teams to design and build their own spooky spaces, complete with eerie sound effects, lighting, and hidden surprises.
It was about more than just scaring people, it was a lesson in design, planning, and storytelling. Watching the students guide visitors through their creations with pride reminded me how capable they are when given ownership of their learning.
🧩 Escape Rooms and Teamwork
The escape rooms were another brilliant idea. Students created puzzles, clues, and riddles that required logic, patience, and teamwork to solve.
Seeing groups of students test each other’s escape room designs, solve clues, and laugh through the process was truly rewarding. It was a clear reminder that critical thinking and collaboration are at the heart of real learning.
💡 A Teacher’s Reflection
What stood out the most to me was how independent and confident the students were. They didn’t need step-by-step instructions teachers were there simply to support, supervise, and encourage.
I saw students who dared to dream, who weren’t afraid to experiment, and who worked together to make their ideas come alive. It reminded me why I love being a teacher: every day brings a new story, a new challenge, and a new reason to be inspired.
Author:
Mr. Benjamin Mensah Dadzie
MYP Mathematics Teacher, English International School of Bratislava (EISB)
