Welcome to the new academic year and I hope you have all returned refreshed from your break. This week there has been a real buzz around the school with returning students re-establishing friendships and new students encountering the 'stairs' for the first time! Our week started with many activities that introduced students to the High School - small group Kampongs are continuing this year with a focus on 'student wellbeing' along with nurturing a passion to read. Students were also introduced to the new Wellness Wednesday whereby a single lesson is dedicated to independent learning and wellbeing.
We welcome new staff members to the High School and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce them to you:
Mr Crozier - Athletics and ECA coordinator and PE
Mr Larkins - PE and MYP Maths
Ms Vlad - MYP Design and DP Maths
Mrs Tan - Mathematics Literacy coordinator and MYP/DP Maths
Ms Sit - MYP/DP Maths and PE
Mrs Qian- MYP Mandarin
Mr Dixon - Global Citizenship Literacy coordinator MYP Humanities and DP Geography
Mrs Manglani - MYP Science and DP Chemistry
Mr Perez - ESL Specialist
Security
As part of our constant focus on security procedures please make sure that all adults are wearing their ISS security pass when coming into school and while they remain on campus.
Lunch Service
“ISS will have a new caterer in 2017/18. Students and staff can look forward to new lunch options from The Gastro Guys providing freshly cooked food direct from our school kitchen. Their menu will comprise wholesome meals that are visually appealing yet retaining nutrients and flavour, promising healthier food that tastes great at reasonable prices.
You can contact The Gastro Guys at [email protected]
Week Without Walls (WWW)
Our WWW trips are finalised with our Grade 9 students going to Vietnam, Grade 10 students to Malaysia and Grade 11 to Indonesia. Letters were sent out last week via ManageBac to all parents providing information about each trip. Students and teachers will travel in October 2017, and invoices will be sent in the coming week requesting full payment. The WWW is a compulsory trip for all students in G9, G10 and G11. Please see below for a further copy of the letters.
We welcome new staff members to the High School and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce them to you:
Mr Crozier - Athletics and ECA coordinator and PE
Mr Larkins - PE and MYP Maths
Ms Vlad - MYP Design and DP Maths
Mrs Tan - Mathematics Literacy coordinator and MYP/DP Maths
Ms Sit - MYP/DP Maths and PE
Mrs Qian- MYP Mandarin
Mr Dixon - Global Citizenship Literacy coordinator MYP Humanities and DP Geography
Mrs Manglani - MYP Science and DP Chemistry
Mr Perez - ESL Specialist
Security
As part of our constant focus on security procedures please make sure that all adults are wearing their ISS security pass when coming into school and while they remain on campus.
Lunch Service
“ISS will have a new caterer in 2017/18. Students and staff can look forward to new lunch options from The Gastro Guys providing freshly cooked food direct from our school kitchen. Their menu will comprise wholesome meals that are visually appealing yet retaining nutrients and flavour, promising healthier food that tastes great at reasonable prices.
You can contact The Gastro Guys at [email protected]
Week Without Walls (WWW)
Our WWW trips are finalised with our Grade 9 students going to Vietnam, Grade 10 students to Malaysia and Grade 11 to Indonesia. Letters were sent out last week via ManageBac to all parents providing information about each trip. Students and teachers will travel in October 2017, and invoices will be sent in the coming week requesting full payment. The WWW is a compulsory trip for all students in G9, G10 and G11. Please see below for a further copy of the letters.
www_indonesia_letter_to_parents_2017-18.pdf |
www_malaysia_letter_to_parents_2017-18.pdf |
www_vietnam_letter_to_parents_2017-18.pdf |
On Tuesday, 15th August at 6:30pm we invite all high school parents to our 'Meet the Teachers' evening. I hope many of you will come along to this first event at the high school.