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International School Moshi Arusha Campus News - 8th June 2009 |
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Dear Parents, M5 Field Study
From Tuesday to Thursday, 9th to 11th June. M5 students will undertake a field study trip to TPC. This will be a joint orienteering trip between the M5 students from both campuses focusing on teamwork and outdoor skills.Shakespeare Season
Congratulations to the students and Yolanda Romero for our first and highly successful Shakespeare season. The night was very successful and I would like to thank the many parents who supported the evening. I would like to thank the parents who helped with refreshments and a special mention to Brown's Cheeses and Red N White for their more than generous support of this event.School Fees
We regret to inform families whose fees are still overdue that we will be unable to issue school reports or other documentation to your child at the end of this term. If you are unsure of the status of your fees account, please contact to request a statement.Fees for the new school year 2009/10 are due to be received by 1st July 2009. If you have not yet received an invoice, please contact our accounts office on . Summit Magazine
We will be giving printed copies of the June edition of the Summit magazine to all students on 16th June. If you would like to read The Summit before then, a digital copy is available to download from www.ismoshi.org/Download.htm.End of Term Arrangements
The last day of classes is on Wednesday, 17th June. This will be a half day with the final assembly at 11 am.Students who are leaving need to ensure that all books and materials have been returned. Refundable deposits cannot be issued before the final say and only after all leaving procedures have been completed. Leaving Teachers
Some teachers will be leaving ISM this at the end of this school year on 17th June and we thank them all for the huge amount they have contributed to the school and wish them all the very best for the future.
Instrumental Lessons
Some students taking instrumental lessons still have outstanding fees. Please note that these need to be paid before the end of term.Family Swimming Charges 2009/10
From 1st August 2009, the parents and direct siblings of children in the school will no longer need to pay to purchase a swimming card. Family swimming cards will be obtainable free of charge from the main office. Please carry your swimming card whenever using the pool. Tickets for family guests will be obtainable from the main office at 5,000/- per day or 20,000/- per month. Other swimming pool users who do not have children in the school will still be required to purchase a swimming card from the main office.Teacher Appreciation
Many thanks to the Parent Association who are hosting a Teacher Appreciation event for all teachers this week.M5 Ceremony
Our own M5 ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 16th June at 10 am in Arusha. This is the last official day for M5s. They are welcome to attend the final assembly on the Wednesday.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.Miscellaneous Charges 2009/10
A number of charges will change from August 2009:
Dira /Heartbeat
DVDs are still for sale at the front office. Please contact Loise.Dates to remember
Adrian Moody Head of Campus Secondary NewsTrips & More Trips!
Welcome back to the M4's who had a good four-day trip to West Kilimanjaro! The students - as well as Ms. MacRae & Mr. Moody - looked happy and tired! Next week, the M5 students will be led by Mr. Brown and Ms. Wood to a camping trip at TPC doing orienteering and other challenging activities.Culminating Activities
M2 students were "In Control" this week as they worked with the young children at the daycare centre next to ISM in Moshi. They showed initiative and independence and learned a lot about young children, leadership and what it takes to be in control. Next week, the M1 students will show off their pattern work from PE and DT, plus their French knowledge with their Fashion Show.M5 Art Exhibition
Bravo to the M5 Art students for an impressive exhibition on Friday night. They have a great deal of creativity and talent, and it shows! Thanks to Ms. Willms for coordinating the event and inspiring the students in Art.Shakespeare Season
Bravo to the M1-M3 students for a fantastic trio of Shakespeare plays on Friday! They showed a great knowledge of the language and dramatic elements of Shakespeare's work. Congratulations to Ms. Romero for teaching the students such a high-level English and Drama subject!Secondary dates and events
John Iglar Head of Secondary Primary NewsDear Parents,P1/2 Day Camp to Olasiti
The buzz and excitement that came from the P1/2 class on Wednesday morning was rousing. Once gain we would like to thank the Peterson Family 'Dorobo' for allowing us to use their well equiped camping facility in Olasiti. Putting up tents, walking in the bush, sharing lunch and enjoying the day was highlighted by the visit of the resident Olasiti Zebra!. The reflective writing by the students of their field study is evidence that a great time was had by all. We would like to thank those parents who were able to provide transport for this wonderful day out.P3/4 Visitor and Visit to the Arusha Urban Water Authority
This week the students enjoyed a visit by Professor Eli who has developed the bone filter water purifier that we use at school and that many families use in their homes. We thank Eli for his informative and knowledgeable talk with the students. After the talk many of the students were able to make connections between different water sources and form in depth opinions about the amount of flouride in the water, the consequences of this and what they can do about it. At the Arusha Urban Water Authority students learned a lot about our water supply. Specifically some students said that "chlorine is used to kill bacteria" and that "Arusha water goes through a number of different filter systems". The reflections students have written in classrooms is evidence that the students are continuing to develop a very broad vocabulary base from which to write informative reports. After creating their own physical water cycle displays, the students are now enjoying making their own water filters in class.PYP Exhibition Thank you
Today at our last Primary Share Time the P6 students were had the opportunity to thank their Mentors. They expressed their appreciation for the support and guidance they received and how their menotor support helped keep them focussed and on task. Thank you PYP Exhibition Montors!Parent Teacher Student Conference
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 takes 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.Portfolios will be sent home on Tuesday 10th June and you are asked to bring them with you to your conference time on Thursday 12th June. In the front of your childs portfolio will be a time that has been coordinated by all primary teachers. A reminder that Thursday is a non teaching day and no formal lessons will take place on this day. P6 Dinner
The P6 students and teachers will share a meal and spend time reflecting on achievements and accomplishments (and funny happenings!) next Thursday evening at Picasso Café. Students are excited about getting dressed up and celebrating the closure of their primary years education at ISMAC. Parent are encouraged to attend our final whole school assembly next Wednesday at 11am were you will see the P6 students receive their PYP Exhibition Certificates as well as being handed over to our secondary school and the beginning of their Middle Years Programme.Dance Exhibition
Friday 12th June, 8.15 start!, Put your dancing shoes on and come to school for a morning of movement. The students will be sharing groovy routines, line dances, traditional dances and generally moving to the music! Karibu!P6/M1 Transiton Day
On Monday 15th June the P6 students will spend blocks of 20 minutes in each secondary class they will be attending next school year. A mixture of excitement and anxiety is high! P6 students will be buddied with an M1 student. They will participate in an introduction to the MYP as well as attend Tutor class and classes in Maths, Humanities, English, Science, The Arts, PE21:21 Documentary
On Monday 15th June our P5 students will be working with a film company from Tokyo. The film will be hosted and narrated by Patrick Newell, an international educator who's been involved in global education for the past 18 years - and directed by Gisli Snaer, an award winning filmmaker who's been honored at major film festivals around the world.The documentary focuses on water sustainability in countries around the world. We are excited that our students; as part of their Waste Matters unit of inquiry will be able to discuss and share their knowledge and understanding about this topic in an Arusha context with the rest of the world! More information will be coming to parents of the P5 students. Regards Betty Brown Head of Primary and PYP Coordinator | Available on the web...
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