Hello's and Fond Farewells
As many of you know Lily Ong is retiring as Elementary School Secretary. She will be replaced by Sharon Chua. We are very pleased to welcome Sharon to our community. I am sure you will all join me in wishing Lilly a long and happy retirement.
Also leaving us at the break is K2.3 TA Ms Liana. Unfortunately Liana has had to leave ISS due to ill health. We are currently recruiting for her replacement and I look forward to introducing the successful candidate to the school community shortly after the October break.
A big thank you to the PTA for all of their work in ensuring that UN Day was such a huge success. It was wonderful to see our diverse community coming together to celebrate. The next planned PTA event is 'Trunk or Treat' at Paterson from 4pm- 7pm on 31st October. All members of the ISS community are invited to attend and more information will follow after the break.
The week we return after the break we celebrate Deepavali (Diwali) on the 22nd October please note that the school will be closed on this day. Deepavali is one of the most important Hindu festivals. Deepavali is the celebration of the return of Rama and Sita following the defeat of the evil Ravana by Rama. This festival of lights represents the victory of good over evil. I wish all those of our community who celebrate Deepavali my best wishes for the day. For those of you who do not celebrate Deepavali I hope you enjoy the colour and beauty of this festival of lights.
Have a wonderful and relaxing holiday.
Upcoming Events
Monday 13th - Friday 17th October: Mid Semester Break School closed
Monday 20th October: Staff In-service Training; No School for Students
Tuesday 21st October: Students return to school
Tuesday 21st: K2 Trip to ACRES
Wednesday 22nd October: Deepavali; Public Holiday School Closed