International School Moshi Arusha Campus News - 26th March 2010
End of Quarter
We wish all our families a happy and restful break and look forward to the students returning on Tuesday, 13th April.
The office will be open during the Easter break except for weekends and public holidays on:-
Friday 2nd April
Monday 5th April
Wednesday 7th April
Office hours at school will be from 8 am until 4.30 pm.
ABRSM music theory and piano lessons
Gabriel offers the above lessons at the school Mondays to Fridays for both Primary and Secondary students. He teaches the basics of reading and writing musical notes, rules of composing and analyzing music. He has also offered lessons to students who have been preparing for ABRSM examinations in theory and practical of piano most of whom have passed very well.
The agreed rate is 9,000/= for half an hour and 15,000/= for an hour. Parents/students who are interested in having piano lessons can sign up on the form at the Reception.
Gabriel Kalamata
M5 Ceremony
Please note that the M5 ceremony this year has been changed to Tuesday, 8th June on both the Arusha and Moshi campuses. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Telephone numbers
It is sometimes difficult to get through to the school on the land lines. In that instance please contact Loise or myself by our mobile numbers. They are:-
Loise 0757 557875
Adrian 0754 740706
Wheel Covers
Remember, if you would like to have an ISM wheel cover for your car they are available from reception free of charge. We are happy to provide one cover per family.
Dates to remember
Tuesday, April 13 - Quarter 4 begins
Saturday, April 17 - OP Mandara
Friday, April 23 - Sports banquet - Moshi
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
Saturday, May 1 - SAT tests (Moshi)
Saturday, May 1 - International Schools swimming football gala (Moshi)
Monday, May 3 to 7 - M4 Work experience
Tuesday, May 4 to 6 - M3 Field Study Trip: UAACC
Saturday, May 8 to 11 - OP Socialist Peak
Wednesday, May 12 & 13 - ABRSM Practical Exam
Saturday, May 22 - ISM Graduation (Moshi)
Friday, May 28 - Shakespeare Season
Tuesday, June 1 -3 - M5 Field Study Trip: TPC
Friday, June 4 - M5 Leaving Ceremonies
Monday, June 7 - P6/M1 Transition
Friday, June 11 - Quarter 4 ends
Secondary News
All students received their interim reports this week and as mentioned in the cover letter, don't hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts or questions. It has been a busy quarter culminating in some wonderful community events such as International Day, High School Musical, Science Fair, field trips, Peace House activities with Sports Day today. From all of us in Secondary, we hope you have a restful holiday and catch up with family time!
Primary News
Looking Back!
This week our P3/4 students had a wonderful experience visiting: Shanga, River house - thank you to Saskia and her Shanga team, Plaster house - thanks to Mads and her volunteers and an Mama Jane’s orphanage in Ngaramtoni - thanks to Tracey. Our students witnessed first-hand how by inspiring and teaching people a skill they in turn are able to become lifelong learners in a global community.
EC Art Gallery Walk
If you were at school today you will have seen the wonderful artistic talents of our EC students. The students have presented both 2D and 3D artworks as part of their unit of inquiry about how we express ourselves using different media.
Looking Ahead!
New Students
New Units of Inquiry and field study trips
New CCAs
Primary Inter School Swimming and Football Tournament in Moshi
Parent Teacher Child Conferences
PYP Exhibition
P6 Transition AND... More...
What is the PYP Exhibition?
The PYP exhibition has a number of key purposes:
for students to engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry
to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning
to provide students with an opportunity to explore multiple perspectives
for students to synthesize and apply their learning of previous years and to reflect upon their journey through the PYP
to provide an authentic process for assessing student understanding
to demonstrate how students can take action as a result of their learning
to unite the students, teachers, parents and other members of the school community in a collaborative experience that incorporates the essential elements of the PYP
to celebrate the transition of learners from primary to middle/secondary education.
A meeting for P6 student parents and mentors will be held the first week back after the break on Thursday 15th April at 1.30pm
The PYP Exhibition will be shared with the wider community on Friday 28th May
Warm Regards
Betty Brown Head of Primary & PYP Coordinator
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