International School Moshi Arusha Campus News - 27th March 2009
Dear Parents,
We have successfully concluded Term 2 at ISM. All our students have worked tremendously hard, but especially our M5 and D2 students. The M5s completed their MYP Personal Projects and presented their findings. I was really impressed with the attention to detail in these projects and the depth to which they inquired into their chosen area of study. Likewise the D2 students have been working very diligently anticipating their final exams in several weeks time.
In Term 3 we are looking forward to more OP Trips, the D2 Art Exhibition, M4 Work Experience Week, M3 Field Study, M1/2 Maths Challenge, D2 exams, PYP Exhibition, Primary Swimming gala in Dar, Music Nights, Drama performances, D2 Graduation, D1 Assessment Week, MYP Assessment Week, M3, M4 and M5 Field Study trips and the M5 Leaving Ceremonies. Factor into that all the sports fixtures and boarding activities and you can easily see why time flies past in a blur at ISM.
As you know, all our teachers for next year have been recruited and they are very excited to be joining this vibrant and diverse ISM community of ours. They have already received some general information about what a supportive and positive community of ISM students and parents exist on both our campuses. We have posted their biographies and photos on the website at the following links for your convenience. Please take the time to get to know them. www.ismoshi.org/newtm09.htm www.ismoshi.org/newta09.htm.
This is certainly a time of year when everything seems to speed up. I hope you and your children will take the Easter break time to slow down and reflect on what you have accomplished in Terms 1 and 2 and come back to us refreshed and ready to finish the school year with lots of energy and a positive attitude.
Enjoy the break.
Sincerely,
Barry Sutherland Chief Executive Officer
Ball Games
Thank you to all the parents who attended our morning of football and netball to end off the term and especially those who brought in the home baked goodies. Congratulations to the Green team for winning both events and to Charles Schofield for organizing the day.
New Arusha Staff
Last week I announced our new staff for August 2009. They are:-
French - Mirjam Berghuis
Music/Drama - Erik Meinhertz
Humanities - Andrew VanderMeulen
P3/4 - Shawna Spady
Technology - Carl Love
Head of Secondary/Mathematics - Eanna O'Boyle
You are able to see their photos and read their biographies on the school website at www.ismoshi.org/newta09.htm.
ABRSM Practical Exams
We have been advised that these are likely to take place on both campuses in the week beginning 16th May 2009. Further details are yet to be confirmed and we will advise parents once these are known. Students have now all completed their registrations for these exams.
Outdoor Pursuits
The following OP trips are planned for this new season:
School resumes on Wednesday, 15th April at normal time.
Dates to remember
Friday, March 27 - House Ball games, End Quarter 3 (half day)
Wednesday, April 15 - Term 3 starts
Monday, April 20 - M4 Work Experience
Tuesday, April 21 - M3 Trip
Saturday, April 25 - OP - Little Meru
Sunday, April 26 - National Holiday - Union Day OP - Little Meru
Monday, April 27 - CCAs begin OP - Little Meru
Wednesday, April 29 - Moshi M1/M2 Maths Challenge (Moshi)
Thursday, April 30 - M4/M5 Careers Day
Monday, April 20 -M4 Work Experience
I would like to wish all our parents and students a relaxing and safe break and we look forward to welcoming you all back after the Easter break.
Regards
Adrian Moody Head of Campus
Primary News
Dear Parents,
Looking forward to next term!
Welcome
We are looking forward to welcoming the following students into our primary school next term.
Lynn Rieks - P5/6N
Nandi Rieks - P3/4K
Nailah Nyiti - EC
Joni Jones-Bearcroft - EC
Ishbel Brydon will also continue working with Diana Kraft and our students in P1/2.
P6 Exhibition Meeting
Thank you to all our parents who joined us for the Exhibition information afternoon.
Health In Tanzania
Accessibility to health care has an impact on the health and well-being of rural and tribal peoples. Roos, Sarah and Maike
Non government organizations in Tanzania take responsibility in providing health care for others. Amanda, Aliya, Elsa
Street children face many challenges in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Abdoulaye, Samuel, Boris
Providing care for the disabled people of Tanzania is challenging.
Camilla, Munira
Not all people in Tanzania have access to clean, safe drinking water.
Koen, Patrick, Jorrit
More people are dying from preventable diseases in Tanzania than in other parts of the world. Zainab, Mahek
Availability of hospital facilities impact on the health care people receive in Tanzania.
Joseph, Noa
Pollution and airborne particulates cause Tanzanians many health related problems.
Dylan, Daniel , Arend
Over fishing and dying reefs have an impact on the health of coastal Tanzanians.
Tara, Georgina, Ines
Each of the above groups will have a mentor (Teacher from school) however, we know that we have a wealth of knowledge and contacts in our wider school community and invite you to volunteer your expertise. If indeed you are able to help please contact myself, Natalie or Lloyd.
IST Swim / Football Gala ISMAC Primary Team
Congratulations to all our P5/6 students who made themselves available for the upcoming IST Swim / Football meet. After trials and timed swim trainings as well as a, teacher criteria for selection process the following students have been named in the traveling squad.
Boys
David Rechsteiner, Patrick Bos, Jorrit de Boer, Samuel Eshun, Arend Peters, Daniel Harebottle, Koen Van de Ven, Mahdi Dakik, Joseph Kraft
Reserves: Abdoulaye Dia & Arafat Faraji
Accompanying adults: Ms. Natalie Croome, Mr. Samwell Msuka, 3 parents
Ball Games
Thank you to all our parents who supported our House Sports Day with your cheering, cakes and help at the refreshments table.
Head Lice
This holiday break time will be an ideal opportunity for all families to have a thorough check of your child's hair. Treatment can be purchased from Moona's Duka la Dawa. Thr following is new in: Licetec, made in Australia, they also have Lice Defense Spay which is called Moov, also from Australia.
Have a wonderfully restful break
Regards
Betty Brown Head of Primary & PYP Coordinator
Quarter 4 Sports Fixtures
Wed May 6 - M3-M5 Mixed Volleyball @ Peace House 3:00-4:30pm
Saturday May 9 - Swim Gala @ Braeburn 10am-12:30pm
Saturday May 9 - Basketball Clinic @ ISM with Peace House
Monday May 11 - U14 & Open Touch Rugby @ ISM 3:15-4:15
Wed. May 13 - M3-M5 Mixed Volleyball @ Peace House 3:00-4:30pm
Saturday May 16 - U7 Mixed Football @ Braeburn 9am-12:00pm
Saturday May 16 - Primary Swim Gala @ IST in Dar
Monday May 18 - U10 Mixed football @ Braeburn 3:00-4:30pm
Wed. May 20 - U12 Mixed Touch Rugby @ ISM 3:15-4:15pm
Wed. June 3 - U14 & Open Touch Rugby @ Braeburn 3:00-4:30pm
Saturday June 6 - U10, 12, 14 & 17 Cross Country @ Braeburn 9am- 12:00pm
Monday June 8 - U8 Mixed Football @ ISM 3:15-4:15pm
Saturday June 13 - U14 & Open Touch Rugby Tournament @ St. Cons 9-12pm
Regards
Charles Schofield Sports and OP Coordinator
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