Elementary School News
As mentioned by Mr Taylor, the entire school staff met together on Monday to work together on the planning for the next academic year and beyond by being involved in the new Strategic Plan. It is a reflective and empowering time. This week saw the culmination of learning in the PYP for Grade 5 as they completed their Exhibition, which is seen as an important milestone in any IB students’ world. All the students in Grade 5 worked in groups to explore an issue or passion that they felt strongly about. Their research, communication and presentation skills were certainly stretched and visitors to the Exhibition learned a great deal. Congratulations Grade 5! The Grade 5s are also preparing for their camp to Bintan on 8 May. Parents of Grade 5 will have received the final information pack which contains important information. Please complete the forms and return them to school as soon as possible. Mr Taylor, Ms Jasinska, Ms Dayal and Ms Mahapatra will be accompanying the students to Bintan. What fun! Equally exciting is the Grade 3 & 4 camp to the Singapore Zoo on 13 & 14 May. Students will enjoy learning about how a zoo works, interact with the animals and sleep over in the zoo camp. Parents of Grade 3 & 4 should read the information pack they will receive and return the information form. The Grade 3 & 4 teachers, plus Ms Loadwick and Ms Wolter will be accompanying the students. We can’t wait! The Student Led Conferences on Friday saw many parents at school, learning from their children. It is such special time for students to explain their learning in their way. Thank you parents for attending this important event in your child’s learning journey. You will shortly receive a survey asking your child to indicate which ECAs (Extra Curricular Activities) he/she would like to see happen at school next year. We are committed to offering staff run activities on Tuesday - Thursday that encompass students’ choices. We wish you all an enjoyable family weekend. Middle School News Greetings everyone and welcome to Week 32 of the school year. From Grade 5 to Grade 8 we are seeing many activities happening across the school that includes both campuses. Teachers worked towards planning for the next academic year on Monday by going through the Annual ISS survey results. This is an important step as we build for the next iteration of the strategic plan. Grade 8 transition to Grade 9 It is a big for Grade 8 as they begin to get insight into life at Preston Campus. Starting Tuesday they enjoyed a taster day at the Preston Campus. During this time they experienced classes, interacted with teachers and generally explored the verdant Preston campus. Feedback from the Preston teachers was how impressed they were by the maturity of the group. On Thursday and Friday this week, those Grade 8 students (and their parents) transferring to ISS Grade 9 met with Mr Hayward and Mrs Edwards to plan their academic pathway. As students move towards to the IB Diploma make considered choices is one key aspect to academic success. Grade 5 Exhibition Whilst this is a Primary Years milestone, Middle Years students always attend and enjoy seeing the development of the Grade 5 actions and topics. It also give the older students time to reflect on where they have come from and where they are now. Well done Grade 5 and your teachers. Kampong Cup This week saw the final of the Grade 6 girls Kampong Cup (football). Great enthusiasm and physicality was shown by all students involved. The final placing being announced in Sambutan. A very tight finish indeed. We now move onto to Grade 7-8 girls competition. It started with some rousing first round classes. Have a great weekend one and all Michael Comments are closed.
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Susan Tilney
Paterson Principal Archives
April 2020
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