International School Moshi Arusha Campus News - 12th February 2010
Dear Parents,
Direct from the Director
Issues surrounding fees and fee payment are clearly outlined in school documentation. The payment options available to parents are also clearly outlined. It is also possible to discuss specific family financial situations with the Head of Campus, the Director or the Finance Manager. We will make every effort to be flexible in regards to your individual needs. Non-payment of fees or discretionary payment of overdue fees without the payment of surcharges is not among options available. Please be aware that the school considers the surcharges on late payment as a part of the fee obligation owed by the parent. Non- payment of surcharges is considered as non-payment of fees and will therefore be handled in the same manner. Any failure to pay surcharges can result in the removal of students from school.
We understand that conditions arise that may prevent payment of fees in a timely fashion. In such situations, we can be flexible if there is communication of a need to implement some form of payment plan. If there is no communication, we can only act upon the fact that there has been no payment.
General Campus News
Intentions for the 2010 Academic Year
We have begun the process of planning for the next academic year. Part of this planning is to determine which students are intending to return in the new year. We ask therefore for parents to indicate what their intentions are for their children next year. Parents are required to give notice of withdrawal at least 30 school days (excluding weekends and school holidays) before the child is withdrawn from school. In absence of notice parents are required to pay an additional fee of ½ term's tuition in lieu of notice.
ABRSM Practical Examination
The ABRSM practical examinations will be held in May/June. The registration deadline is Friday, 13th February. Please email me directly if you wish to register for this examination. Please see www.abrsm.org/regions/en/africa/tanzania/ for more details.
ISM Cookbook
We are putting together our first ISM Cookbook! The cookbook will be comprised of favorite home and family recipes submitted by our own community. Once assembled the vast variety of recipes will illustrate the myriad of global cultures that our school proudly represents - not to mention the sharing of treasured family recipes across the cultural landscape. More details to follow!
ISM International Festival
The International Day will be held this year on the Arusha Campus on Saturday, 13th March from 11 am. It promises to be an extraordinary event. Please keep this day free! For details on this the day please contact Sue Jones at
Maulid Holiday
In order for ISM community to plan their days accordingly, the school will recognize Friday, 26th February as the Maulid holiday, and no classes will be held on that day. This day has been planned in the school calendar as such.
Dates to remember
Friday, February 19 - Secondary Swimming Gala (Moshi)
Tuesday, February 23 - PA meeting
P3/4 Field Study Trip - Overnight camp (Arusha)
Friday, February 26 - Maulid holiday
Wednesday, March 3 - P1/2 Field Study Trip to Arusha National Park - Day trip - CCAs end
Thursday, March 4 - M5 PP presentations - Arusha
Friday, March 5 - ABRSM Theory exam
Saturday, March 6 - Soccer Sevens Tournament (Moshi)
Wednesday, March 10 - M3 Science Fair - Arusha
Friday, March 12 - Primary Student Led Celebrations
Saturday, March 13 - International Festival - Arusha
Wednesday, March 17 - Secondary Production
Thursday, March 18 - Secondary Production
Friday, March 19 - Secondary Production
Saturday, March 20 - Peace House activity
Tuesday, March 23 - M4 trip - West Killi
Wednesday, March 24 - Secondary Interim reports go home
Friday, March 26 - Quarter 3 ends - half day
Tuesday, April 13 - Quarter 4 begins
Saturday, April 17 - OP Mandara
Saturday, April 24 - OP Little Meru
Monday, April 26 - Union Day Holiday
Wednesday, April 28 - M1/M2 Maths Challenge - Moshi
Thursday, April 29 - OP Mawenzi
Secondary News
M1 Field Trip
The M1s have just arrived home from four days camping and exploring the regions surrounding lakes Manyara and Eyasi. It was a wonderful opportunity to compare and contrast these regions and to look forward to what will happen in the future to these regions, especially in regard to the Lake Eyasi region and the various indigenous people that live there. Below are some photo snapshots of what happened! The M1s will dedicate their time on Monday to planning and presenting their thoughts and ideas to a panel of experts of what decisions they would make for the future of the Eyasi region.
French with Mirjam Berghuis
Dans la classe de français...
The M1s are going to be making children's "lift the flap" books to share with the younger primary students concerning the weather, seasons and their impact on the activities we do. We have been working on this material for a few weeks and just completed the oral component. The book project will be part of their written assessment.
The M2s have been busy studying "le rendez-vous" or dates. Each student has created a paper doll and it's accompanying clothes. Students gave instructions to their partners on how to dress their doll for the date. Now that everyone is properly attired, they can go out on the town. We'll be looking at accepting invitations, going out to do some sort of fun activity and then ending up in a restaurant to order food and enjoy a meal together. So far students have been very enthusiastic and creative. It's been an entertaining couple of weeks!
Teen Fashion Magazines are all the rage in M3. Students are working in small groups to create their very own French Magazine. We've been focusing on the theme of peer pressure and the pressure exerted by the media on young people. Students have written some insightful articles and advice columns so far.
In M4 we're looking at how the traditional meal has changed since the introduction of Fast Food. We have been studying trends in obesity and its related health risks as well as our own perceptions of a balanced diet. The M4s have just finished a brochure on healthy eating and are going to be working on presentations this coming week about healthy lifestyles in general.
The M5s have been looking at school life and the role it plays in their day to day activities as well as how it differs from country to country. We are finishing off this unit and moving on to a unit on plans for the future. These should tie in together nicely.
Primary News
P5/6 Campers Return
Last Friday we welcomed back our P5/6 campers who had a wonderful time in West Kili. When asked to reflect on how the field trip helped them to develop their skills related to the learner profiles, this is what they said:
"I felt a sense of accomplishment when I planted an ISM Avocado tree at Jame's farm" reflected Nicolette
"I became more knowledgeable when I asked questions to the farmers about how things worked on their farms" reflected Kishen.
"I was a communicator with others and when I talked with them I used eye contact' reflected Aida.
"I was open minded when we did interviews, I really thought about my questions" reflected Pieter.
"I think I was an inquirer when I wanted to know more about Forestry" reflected Georgie.
PYP Evaluation Visit
I would like to thank everyone involved in the primary school for helping to make this Evaluation Visit a very streamlined and constructive process. Today we said farewell to both Tricia and Yvonne and wished them an enjoyable time on the Moshi Campus and a safe journey home. We look forward to receiving our official report outlining both commendations and recommendations for future growth and development within the primary years programme within the next 2 months.
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