Paterson Campus An Invitation to Meet the ISS School Board The ISS School Board would like to invite you to a reception on Friday May 25th at 2.45pm in the Paterson Campus library. This reception is being held right before the Paterson Campus ISS Festival of the Arts which starts at 3.30pm. This is an opportunity to meet ISS Board members, to learn who they are and about the important role they play in our community. They will also bring you up to date with school news. Please reply to Sally (PA to the Head of School) if you would like to attend as we want to make sure we order enough afternoon tea for everyone attending the reception. [email protected] ISS Festival of the Arts 2018 When: Friday, 25th May. 3.30pm - 4.45pm Where/ What: Changi Hall for ES displays Serangoon Hall for MS displays Original Performing Arts pieces by Grade 5 in different parts of the campus Choir ECA performances at Changi and Serangoon PTA sponsored refreshments next to the Design Lab We will hold a silent auction of some collaborative pieces of art to support the Singapore Food Bank. Elementary School News As the end of the school year approaches fast there are many big events coming up! 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 New and Leaving Teachers As we get closer to the end of the school year, I wanted to share with you that we have recruited some great staff to join us in August. These are: Sophia Bustamante: Sophia will be joining us as a K1 teacher. Sophia is also a graduate of ISS International School and we are excited to welcome back an alumni! Sarah Herbert: Sarah is British and will be joining us in the Elementary ESL department. She is coming from Esbjerg International School Denmark. Tony Palumbo: Tony is American and will be joining us as K-8 Performing Arts teacher. Unfortunately some of our staff will also be moving on. I am sure you will join with me in wishing all of them all the best and a heartfelt thank you for what they have achieved at ISS: Marnie Hurst: Marnie will be moving to Nigeria to work at the American International School of Lagos. Christine Arnold: Christine will be repatriating to her home town of Perth, Australia. Gemma Cass: Gemma will be returning to the UK after 9 years in Asia. 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. Upcoming Dates Friday, 25 May - Paterson Art Exhibition and G5 Performing Arts Concert Friday, 25 May - Free Dress Tuesday, 29 May - Vesak Day (no school) Thursday-Friday, 31 May-1 June - G5 to G6 Transition Days Monday, 4 June - Swim Gala Thursday, 7 June- Last day of school for students (12 noon finish) Middle School News Exam week in any school comes with a mixed set of emotions. Some excitement about this nearing the end of the school year. Some fear about the unknown of what is going to be in an exam. Some confidence that study habits and active learning will pay off in the final assessment. Finally, some relief when that final exam is done. Yes, we have seen all of these emotions this week in Middle School, and probably a few more. Needless to say, our students, your sons and daughters, or wards have navigated the week like dedicated professionals. So thank you to all the parents and guardians out there for providing the solid base and and steadying influence that helps all the students get through examination week. Sok Sabay For nearly 10 years ISS has supported the Sok Sabay Association in Cambodia. Founded in 1995 and based in Cambodia, Sok Sabay is a registered charity which rescues children in situations of abuse, exploitation and neglect. Each year for Week Without Walls, Mr Lebon takes a group of 20 ISS students to Sok Sabay to help out, interact, educate (and be educated) side by side with the Cambodian students. Thanks to the contributions of our French and Drama teacher, Mr Lebon, and the Director of Sok Sabay, Marie Cammal, ISS has been able to sponsor three students over this time. In Sambutan today we welcomed Marie to present her with the support needed for the coming year. She gave us some insight into the students lives and the future that is possible with the support of ISS. Bravo Marie, Bruno and all ISS students who work toward this valuable cause. Service as Action As is tradition, on the second last day of semester (Wednesday 6 June), all Middle School participate in a Service as Action day. This year we will venture to Bukit Timah reserve. The students will learn more about the flora and fauna found within the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and connect with the aims of the UN Sustainable Development Goals #13 Climate Action, #15 Life on Land, and #17 partnerships for the Goals. More details to follow. Have a great weekend MT Upcoming Dates Friday, 25 May - Paterson Art Exhibition and G5 Performing Arts Concert Tuesday, 29 May - Vesak Day (no school) Thursday-Friday, 31 May-1 June - G5 to G6 Transition Days Tuesday, 5 June - G8 Celebration Wednesday, 6 June - MS Service as Action day Thursday, 7 June- Last day of school for students (12 noon finish) Comments are closed.
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Susan Tilney
Paterson Principal Archives
April 2020
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