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| 28 August 08 (09:15 EAT) |
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International School Moshi Arusha Campus News - 23rd May 2008 |
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Dear Parents, Primary Polo Shirts
We are currently in the process of looking at samples for the primary polo shirt for next academic year. We are hopeful to have some ready for purchase before the end of the term. If not, they will be available for purchase from reception from August. More information to follow on this.
IB Graduation in Moshi
Our Graduation Ceremony for the D2 students will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 24th May. We wish all of our graduating students the very best as they reach this important transition in their lives.
S5 Leaving Ceremony
Our S5 leaving ceremony will be at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 6th June. Due to limitations of space, entry is by invitation only. We wish all of our leaving students the very best.
US Consular Visit
There will be a US Consular visit offering passport services on Arusha Campus from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Friday, 6th June.
Cross Country Running
A group of students have been training for the annual inter-school run. Taking place this year at 8 am on June 7 at Braeburn. Age groups are 9, 12, 14 and 16 years or younger. It's not too late to get involved. The group meets before school at 7am on Wednesday mornings.
Next Academic Year
We are now well advanced in many of our plans for the new school year and parents should by now have received their fee invoices for the year 2008/09. If you have not received this or if you have a query on the invoice, please contact the accounts office on .If your child will not be attending ISM next year, please send an email to me to let me know. If your situation is currently uncertain, please also let me know the circumstances so that we can plan accordingly. Please note that you could be liable for payment of fees in lieu of notice if we are not informed of a child's withdrawal with at least six school weeks notice. Email Contact
If your child is returning next academic year please send Loise your contact emails as we are putting together a new email contact list for newsletters and information for next academic year. Loise's email is .Regards Adrian Moody Head of Campus Secondary News
M4 Work Experience
The students have finished up their week of work, and will be reporting back to classes next week. We hope they have found it a valuable and challenging experience, and that they have a greater understanding and appreciation of the world of work.
M3 class trip
While being a "risk-taker" is on our learner profile, that doesn't mean acting dangerously. Unfortunately, the M3 students learned that the hard way this week as we were forced to cancel the class trip in the face of treacherous roads and the illness of the trip leader. While we sympathize with the disappointment the students are feeling, we would much rather they be disappointed than in danger. We apologize for the development to all M3 students and parents.
Final Reports
Secondary reports will be sent home on Monday, 9 June, for all students in M1-M4. No formal conferences are being scheduled for secondary students. Instead, any secondary parents who would like to meet with teachers during these weeks should contact me or the school secretary to set up an appointment. We are always available to meet with parents.
Mysterious Meetings
A few brave students took a risk and committed themselves to making a difference at ISM. They will be meeting up on Monday morning for a special convention to try to make a change for the better at ISM. Look for more information from these caring and committed students next week! (And to those who are taking part on Monday - you know who you are! See you Monday morning!!)
Coming up
John Iglar Head of Secondary Primary News
Dear Parents, Hongera Sana! Samwell
We would like to congratulate Samwell Msuka, our Swimming coach, Life guard and Pool Assistant for his participation in the recent two week qualification swimming coaching training course in Dar es Salaam hosted by the Tanzanian Swimming Association. Samwell has returned fueled with more enthusiasm to foster and promote swimming in the wider Arusha community. With support, Samwell would like to set up an Arusha based Swim Club to compete in the annual Tanzania Open Swimming Championships. If you are interested, or know of anyone else who would be interested in being a part of this new initiative please see Samwell.
Hongera Sana! P6 Students' PYP Exhibition
You are invited to join us at ISM - Arusha Campus on Friday, 30th May from 8.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon to celebrate the end of our Primary School Years. As part of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), we have been working together in research groups to enquire into an area of interest to us, under the Organising Theme of "How We Share The Planet". We would like to share our knowledge and other results of our learning with you on this day.
Hongera Sana! All Primary Students
Parent, Teacher, Child Conferences occur when the student introduces his/her parents to their portfolio and any other work in the classroom which they wish to share. The Parent, Teacher, Child Conferences take the form of an extended discussion that involves students leading their parents and teacher through their own understanding of their recent learning and their goals for future learning. The ability of the student to "lead" the conference depends in the child's age, ability and past experience, however the goal is to increasingly develop each student's ability to confidently discuss themselves and their work in an honest and open manner.
Why Use Parent-Teacher-Child Conferences?
"Conferencing" as an assessment and reporting tool is an expression of a fundamental belief that students can and should reflect upon and share responsibility for their own learning. It also communicates to the whole school community that we value the students in the assessment process by placing them at the very centre of their own learning and assessment.
How Do We Use Parent-Teacher-Child Conferences?
The portfolio and any other significant and relevant student work provide the focus for the Parent-Teacher-Child Conference. The portfolio is sent home two days before the Parent-Teacher-Child Conference takes place.
Important Dates to remember
Betty Brown Head of Primary | Available on the web... |