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International School Moshi
Arusha Campus News - 22nd May 2009
Dear Parents,
IB Diploma Graduation Ceremony
Our D2 Graduation Ceremony will take place tomorrow - Saturday, 23rd May - starting at 2pm for 2:30. We expect large numbers of people for this major event and hence entry is by invitation only. We wish our graduates every success.
M5 Ceremony
Our own M5 ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 16th June at 10 am in Arusha.
ABRSM Theory Exams
The next set of music theory examinations will be held in Arusha on 30th September. Parents of students who wish to register must email me directly at before the end of this term on 17th June. Please note that I can only take registrations for upcoming examinations and parents need to confirm registration for later examinations when they are announced.
Refundable Deposits
If your child is finally leaving ISM this term, you will want to know the procedure for handling the refundable deposit which you paid when your child first joined ISM. Our first task is to check that your child has returned all the books or equipment that has been loaned to him/her and this process is normally completed on their last day in school - we also need to verify that all school fees due have been paid.

If a sibling will be continuing in ISM next year, the deposit will be automatically credited to their own fees account. In this case you do not need to do anything. Otherwise we ask you to complete a form which is available online at www.ismoshi.org/refund_deposita.pdf by clicking here and to return this to me either in printed form or by email. Printed copies of the form will also be given to your child to pass on to you. Deposits will be refunded according to your instructions in the same currency as that in which they were paid about 2 weeks after your child leaves ISM.

The deadline for advising ISM of withdrawals from school has now passed. If you have missed this deadline and your child will be leaving, please contact me immediately.
Student Teacher
We will have a female student teacher working in primary from August 3rd until October 9th. We are looking for accommodation for her during this time. If you can assist then please let me know.
Dates to remember
  • Saturday, May 23 - IB Graduation (Moshi)
  • Monday, May 25 - IBD1 exams (Moshi) and MYP (M1 - M5) Assessment Week
  • Wednesday, May 27 - P4 EOTC
  • Thursday, May 28 - PYP Exhibition Arusha
  • Friday, May 29 - PYP Exhibition Arusha
  • Monday, June 1 - M4 class trip, EC Transition, M2 Culminating Activity: Kindy Fun Day
  • Tuesday, June 2 - M4 class trip, M2 Culminating Activity: Kindy Fun Day
  • Wednesday, June 3 - Arusha CCAs end, U14 & Open touch rugby @ Braeburn, M4 class trip
  • Thursday, June 4 - M4 class trip
  • Friday, June 5 - M4 class trip, M5 Art Exhibition(eve), M1-M3 Shakespeare production (eve)
  • Saturday, June 6 - U10, 12, 14 & 17 Cross Country @ Braeburn
  • Monday, June 8 - M1 Culminating Activity "Fashion Show", U8 mixed football @ ISM, M5 Leavers' Dinner
  • Tuesday, June 9 - M1 Culminating Activity "Fashion Show", M5 End of Year trip
  • Wednesday, June 10 - M5 End of Year trip
  • Thursday, June 11 - M5 End of Year trip, PTC Conferences ( No classes for primary), P6 Dinner
  • Friday, June 12 - Dance Exhibition
  • Saturday, June 13 - U14 & Open touch rugby @ St Constantine's
  • Monday, June 15 - P6/M1 Transition Day
  • Tuesday, June 16 - M5 Leaving Ceremony
  • Wednesday, June 17 - End Quarter 4 (half day)
Regards
Adrian Moody
Head of Campus


Secondary News

Assessment Week
Secondary students in M1-M5 will have end-of-year assessments next week in various classes. Students have been preparing for these assessments - both tests and other activities - for some time, and have been given study guides and test-taking tips. We wish all the students good luck next week - and remember to have a balanced weekend of study, sleep, healthy eating and exercise!
M4-M5 Exams
Students in M4 and M5 have formalized examinations, plus work time for different classes. Students should come on time for exams, be prepared with pencils & pens & etc., be rested and ready for the exams. These are important assessments for their school grades and the grades on their MYP certificates and records of achievement. However, they are not the end - students will have additional work and assessments afterwards!
M4-M5 students leaving campus
M4 and M5 students who have written permission from their parents may leave campus when their exams are finished on each day. Those students who do not have written permission will stay until the 2:30 dismissal time, and may do revision in the Library, Computer Centre or available classrooms. Students must use the time for revision - those who are abusing revision time will be sent home.
Secondary dates and events

o Assessment Week: 25-29 May
o M2 Culminating Activity (Kindy Fun Day - overnight in Moshi): 1-2 June
o M4 Class Trip (West Kilimanjaro): 2-5 June
o M5 Art Exhibition: 5 June
o M1-M3 Shakespeare production: 5 June
o M1 Culminating Activity (Fashion Show): 8-9 June
o M5 Class Trip (Moshi): 9-11 June
o P6/M1 Transition: 15 June
o Reports go home: 15 June
o M5 Leaving Ceremony: 16 June
o Last day of classes: 17 June

Regards
John Iglar
Head of Secondary


Primary News

Dear Parents,
Congratulations
We would like to thank Natalie Croome, Lloyd Curley, Samwel Msuku and Annette Pierre-Nina for ensuring that our students had a wonderful time in Dar es Salam last weekend. ISMAC came in 3rd out of 6 schools in the swimming and 3rd in the boys football and 5th in the girls football. Thank you also to all our parents who showed up to support! Amazing!.
P3 Field Study Camp out at Olasiti
Thank you to Mike and Lisa Peterson for hosting our students in their Dorobo campsite for what turned out to be a very enjoyable first hand experience in 'Water, Water, Everywhere'!

Next Wednesday 27th our P4 students will enjoy their field study trip to Olasiti!
P5 Field Study Trip and Who am I to Judge Presentations
We would like to thank Ruth Kyatta for arranging for our students to visit the sewage treatment plant as part of their new unit about how waste as a by product of human lifestyles impacts on our environment. Students learned that there is a plastic recycling collection plant in Arusha and they intend taking action into how we can help.

As part of the P5's summative assessment task yesterday related to their unit titled 'Who am I to Judge' the students presented their reflective, moving research findings to their parents. Topics included: The Arab-Israeli Conflict, Holocaust, Apartied in South Africa, Albinism, Employment and Discrimination. You are invited to visit the P5/6N classroom and read their research studies.
PYP Exhibition
Parents are invited to come to school at 9.00am to listen and view the P6 Exhibition
A schedule for next Friday 29th May is as follows:
09:00 - 09:30 Introduction
09:30 - 10:00 Presentations begin
10:00 - 10:30 Recess break
10:30 Presentations resume!
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 Presentations resume!
14:00 - 14:30 Project clean-up!
Language B in Primary 2009
If you would like a copy of what was discussed at the parent meeting held today please come and collect a copy from Loise at the office.
P1/2 Field Study Trip to Arusha Cuttings
Thank you to the Boner, Oosterhuis and Duinmayer families for providing transport for this very successful informative trip as well as the informative staff at Arusha cuttings for hosting our students.

Regards
Betty Brown
Head of Primary and PYP Coordinator


Sports News

Quarter 4 Sports Fixtures
  • Wed. June 3 - U14 & Open Touch Rugby @ Braeburn 3:00 - 4:30 pm
  • Saturday June 6 - U10, 12, 14 & 17 Cross Country @ Braeburn 9 am -12:00 pm
  • Monday June 8 - U8 Mixed Football @ ISM 3:15 - 4:15pm
  • Saturday June 13 - U14 & Open Touch Rugby Tournament @ St. Cons 9 -12 pm
Regards
Charles Schofield
Sports and OP Coordinator


 

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