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International School Moshi Arusha Campus News - 23rd October 2008 |
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Dear Parents, Guitar Nights
Pavel Khlopovski, Russian guitarist, will be performing on the Arusha Campus on Sunday, 2nd November. Tickets are on sale for Tsh 5,000 per person (adults and children) and available from Loise at reception. There will be a red caviar and vodka tasting for those interested in trying a Russian tradition. Wine and beer will be available on sale from 5 p.m. A box selection of snacks will also be on sale. The snacks include:- mini beef fillet, crumbed fillet filled with spinach and beef salami, chicken and soy kebabs, vegetable quiche and chocolate profitroles. All inclusive at Tsh10,000 per box. The performance will begin promptly at 6.30 p.m.Cocurricular Activities
CCAs begin Monday, October 27th. Please see the information further in this newsletter.Dates to remember
Adrian Moody Head of Campus Secondary News
Dear Parents,UN Day
The Secondary Student Council invites all students, teachers and parents to commemorate United Nations Day on Friday, 24 October, by dressing up in your national dress and/or wearing & displaying your national flag. Let's celebrate the many nations represented here at ISM!Homework
Students have been given a new homework timetable which has been slightly revised. Teachers are trying to maintain reasonable levels of homework - enough for students to learn what they need to learn, but not so much that the students are feeling overloaded. Parents, you can help us out by monitoring your child's work at home and letting us know if they are being overloaded with work. These are the expectations we have for students regarding homework:All secondary students are expected to:
M4 Art project - magazines needed
This week M4 has began a unit on expressing opinions through mixed media. This will involve collage and exploring the combination of images and text. We would be happy to receive your old magazines to use for this artwork and future
projects. Thank you for your support.Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) start next week
CCAs start on Monday, 27 October, and will run for 7 weeks until Wednesday, 10 December. Remember, all secondary students are expected to do one sport and one non-sport activity each quarter. If a student is doing some activities instead of organized CCAs (e.g. mother tongue classes, sports, arts, etc.), please send a note to the tutor explaining this.Regards John Iglar Head of Secondary Primary News
Dear Parents,We are very excited about welcoming the following new students and their families to our ISM community:
What makes our school international?
What makes our school international? Is it an international body of students?: Mari and Mathilde have arrived from Norway and Janeth has just got back from Pakistan, the teaching of one or more foreign" languages?, an exchange program?, dressing up for UN day tomorrow! For us fortunate to be apart of the ISM community it is all of the above and MORE! Underpinning the notion of showing international-mindedness is our student learner profiles. These profiles reflect what we have embraced across our school as the 12 most important attributes of an international person. What do we want our students to learn? In essence we want our students to learn how to be inquirers, thinkers, communicators, knowledgeable, risk takers, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced, reflective, as well accomplished and committed. Every aspect of our curriculum focuses on moving students towards becoming people who reflect these characteristics. Through the PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme our students are traveling through a relevant, meaningful, challenging and significant international curriculum' which is recognized world-wide. The IBO says: ‘Students in the 21st century are faced with the challenge of learning about an interconnected world where knowledge is constantly developing. The three IBO programmes prepare students to be active participants in a life long journey of learning'. (IBO 2007). Through discussion, reflection and the development of a common understanding of what being 'internationally minded' means to us, we will be able to continue achieving our school mission. ‘International School Moshi inspires individuals to be lifelong learners in a global community' (ISM Mission). What do you think makes our school international? Share Time Assembly
Tomorrow you are all invited to an extended Share Time Assembly hosted by our P5/6 students. You will be able to view their interpretations of Romeo and Juliet which is part of their summative assessment task for their just completed
unit on Authors and Artists. As it is United Nations Day, our student councils are encouraging everyone to dress in either their national dress or their national colours. During our share time we will have a parade of nations, join in the spirit
- Karibu! For a 1pm start!Head Lice
Firstly I would like to thank those parents who are vigilant about checking their children's hair and informing us of the fact that their children have head lice. If, at any time your child has head lice, please ensure the successful treatment of his/her hair and sleeping environment before sending them back to school. Liceoma lotion can be purchased from Moonas Pharmacy at 3500Tsh per bottle of 60mls. Alternatively crush moth balls into a powder and mix with coconut oil and put on the head for a day. Making a habit of checking your child's hair will reduce the chances of head lice epidemics. "Lice love clean hair".Co Curricular Activities
Co curricular activities for our students commence next Monday. Please ensure your children are wearing appropriate attire for their chosen activity.ISMAC Playgroup
We are pleased to announce the opening of our ISMAC after-school PLAYGROUP. Parents are welcome bring their 'little ones'(under 4 years) to our Early Childhood play area each Thursday from 2.30 - 4.30. The Playgroup will be
under the supervision of our very capable primary teaching assistants. As well as our EC play equipment for environmental play, other stations such as: sand play, water play and creative play will be set up for children to explore. Tea and coffee will be provided for adults and you are asked to bring a snack, drink, hat and change of clothes (in case needed) for your child.Please note that this is not a ‘drop off'center but rather an opportunity for parents /. guardians to engage with their children in developmental play and to get to know other parents / guardians. There is no charge for this playgroup and all families in our wider Arusha community are welcome and invited to attend. Regards Betty Brown Head of Primary Calendar of events for next quarter in primary include:
Sports News
Dear Parents,Under 10 mixed football: This team will continue to practice at break time next week. Matches will be held at Braeburn from 3:30 - 4:30pm on Wednesday, October 29th. The side will play St. Constantines and Braeburn. Thank you to everyone who returned permission slips to Mr. Schofield. Quarter 2 Sports Schedule
CCAs
Everyone should have returned their sign up sheets to their teacher. The activity list for Quarter 2 will be posted at school on Thursday October 23.Quarter 2 CCA's Monday October 27 - Wednesday December 10 7 weeks Outdoor Pursuits
Quarter 2 is peak season with trips from levels 1 - 5. Please make sure you're committed to the dates and trips that you have signed up for:
Charles Schofield | Available on the web...
This newsletter has been sent to you from International School Moshi. Please advise me on if your email address changes or if you would like me to add another email address to this mailing list. Adrian Moody Head of Arusha Campus International School Moshi inspires individuals to be lifelong learners in a global community.
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