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A great break From all of us here at Paterson Campus we wish our families a great break over summer. Travel safe, explore lots, learn more and give back where you can. As this is the last blog for this academic year, we hope Ms Skrtic and all the teachers moving on from ISS, find their new challenges rewarding but always hold a special place for their time at ISS. Paterson works It is business as usual for Paterson Campus as the Land Transit Authority (LTA) begin the next phase of the pedestrian upgrade in front of the school. We have been assured there will be minimal disruption to access school. It does signal a new beginning for our field over the summer break. The new works include the installation of a lift for the overpass on Paterson Rd and a renovated walkway and bus stop on the same road. The effect to Paterson Campus is the field will be out of use for a period of time over summer. Students will return to a re-turfed field, that will be available at the end of Term One. Disruption will be minimised for students, as we will have access to the the old OFS site as well during this time. We will keep you updated. Summer School Summer School will be in full swing over the break and many varied and exciting learning opportunities are available for younger and older students. Need more information? Go to http://www.isssummerschool.edu.sg/ to find out more. Elementary School News It is hard to believe this is the last blog post of the school year! Mr. Gallagher and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the students, parents and teachers at ISS for making our 7 years here so special. We have wonderful memories to take with us to Finland and we wish you all the best in the future. Have a wonderful summer break! Swim Gala Update IN CASE OF RAIN: Please note that if the Swim Gala is rained out, we will have a full normal day of school on Monday. Parents will need to pack and send a lunch for all students as there will be NO canteen lunch ordered for them. Swimming Gala Monday, June 4th from 8:45 am until 12:30 pm Sports Lifestyles Centre - 3500A Bukit Merah Central, 159837 The children will come to school at the regular time and by normal transportation means. They will be bused to the swimming complex on a rotational basis. Full information about the event can be found here: http://issphysed.weebly.com/swim-gala-2018.html At the end of the Gala, parents are to pick up their children at the Sports Lifestyle Centre at 12:30 pm. If you are unable to pick up your child there will be a bus back to school and students will be supervised in Changi Hall until 2:20 pm when they can return home by their normal route. If you wish your child to return to school you must inform us prior to Friday 1st June by filling in the form found here: Students Return Bus Sign-Up. NB There is no lunch provided for students returning to school. Students will need:
If you would like to volunteer to help out at Swim Gala please go to Parent Volunteer Form Upcoming Dates Monday, 4 June - Swim Gala Wednesday, 6 June- Semester Two reports uploaded to ManageBac Thursday, 7 June- Last day of school for students (12 noon finish) Middle School News As we near the end of the year, things do not slow down for the Middle School. Next week, being one of our more busier weeks of the year! Grade 8 graduation, Service as Action day to Bukit Timah Reserve; many of our teachers involved in the ES Swim Gala; and last day of school. It has been a great year and the students have achieved so much. They have visited countries previously unknown, challenged themselves in the classroom and worked towards making the world a better place. Well done Middle School, the teachers, the parents and the guardians. As they say ‘It takes a village…’ Have a safe and enjoyable break. Grade 8 farewell On Tuesday, we celebrate our Grade 8 students as they progress in their educational journey. From 1pm we have a celebration organised in Serangoon Hall. After this is complete the students and staff will move onto the Furama Centre for high tea. Parents and guardians are most welcome to join the celebration at Serangoon Hall. Good luck Grade 8. Service as Action day On Wednesday 6 June the MS students will learn more about the flora and fauna found within the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and to understand at a deeper level the aims of the UN Sustainable Development Goals # 13 Climate Action and # 15 Life on Land. Additionally, each House group will be involved in a flora and fauna scavenger hunt/ bingo game/ crossword challenge to really immerse themselves into what can been seen and heard in the nature reserve. New and Leaving Teachers We would like to welcome our new teachers to Paterson Campus: Lucy Atkinson: Lucy is Australian and will be joining us as the Visual Arts/ Design teacher David Herbert: Dave is British and will be joining us as the Individuals and Society teacher Tony Palumbo: Tony is American and will be joining us as K-8 Music teacher As always it with some sadness we farewell staff as they seek new challenges. Thank you for all your contributions over the years. Those teachers leaving us at the end of this year are: Mary Ann Shelley: Mary Ann is returning to Australia Allan Ballinger: Allan is moving to Europe and the prestigious International School of Luxembourg. He will once again be teaching humanities and spreading the word on Service as Action Susan Grant: Susan will be retiring from teaching, but will divide her time between being with her husband in Singapore, being with her grand-daughters in England and writing the children’s book she has been planning for many years. Colin Gallagher: Colin will be moving to Finland to work at the International School of Helsinki as their new technology coach. Jane Taylor: Jane is moving to Europe and will start in Germany at the International School of Bonn. She will be teaching Visual Arts Ross Jonas: Ross moves back to his old school of St Maurs in Yokohama, Japan. He will be moving into the Elementary School as a Grade 5 teacher Upcoming Dates Monday, 4 June - ES Swim Gala Tuesday, 5 June- Grade 8 Farewell Wednesday, 6 June- Service as Action day Bukit Timah reserve walk Wednesday, 6 June- Semester Two reports upload to ManageBac Thursday, 7 June- Last day of school for students (12 noon finish) Monday, 6 August- students return for Semester 1 2018-19 |
Susan Tilney
Paterson Principal Archives
April 2020
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