Paterson Campus
This week Paterson Campus hosted the ISS Strategic Planning meeting. At this meeting, the continued direction of the school is re-affirmed and aligned with our foundational statements. The current plan is in the second year of its three year cycle. The collective work and input of all areas of the ISS community help to provide a clear learning pathway for all students, parents, teachers and the wider community of stakeholders. The Strategic Plan is the bedrock that keeps the school steady and it is built upon student voice, parent input and the vast experience of the teaching and administration staff. Well done to all involved. Next week is Vesak Day (Tuesday 29 May) This public holiday, in Singapore, marks the birth of Gautama Buddha. He was the father of Buddhism, who is responsible for Buddhism's core teachings. Elementary School News Congratulations to Grade 5 on their original Performing Arts pieces shared at the Festival of The Arts! What a wonderful year of unique grade level performances inspired by the units the students were inquiring into. 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 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 Last Friday night it was a privilege to be part of the Grade 12 Graduation. These nights have many moments that revolve around reflection, anticipation, pageantry and all with a tinge of sadness. For some G12 students this is the end of a 12 year journey, for others not so long. For all of them, it is a wonderful moment in their education and we wish them all the success of the future. G5 transition In the same breath as talking graduating students, next week Middle School (MS) welcomes Grade 5 for their transition days. These are two days were the Grade 5 students mix with MS students; experience their own timetable; and begin the next part of their IB journey in the Middle Years Program (MYP). This will include a ‘taster’ for Language Acquisition Chinese and French. It is an exciting time and we look forward to sharing the excitement with the Grade 5s. G5 Parent coffee morning On Friday 1 June at 8am in Changi Hall, Mr Taylor will be meeting with Grade 5 parents who are interested in finding out more about Grade 6. This is an informal chance to meet the Middle School Principal and begin the next part of the IB journey, called the Middle Years Program (MYP). Arts Exhibition What a wonderful display the Arts Exhibition was on Friday. The presentation our Arts students put together under the guidance of their teachers was breathtaking. Paterson Campus has come alive with evidence of Street Arts, Performance Arts and Visual Arts on display for all to see. Have a great weekend Upcoming Dates Tuesday, 29 May - Vesak Day (no school) Thursday-Friday, 31 May-1 June - G5 to G6 Transition Days Friday, 1 June- Grade 5 Parent Coffee morning (8am Changi Hall) 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 Comments are closed.
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Susan Tilney
Paterson Principal Archives
April 2020
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