It was also good to see many parents at the Power of Play social and information evening. I am sure that all of those of you who attended would join me in thanking Alison, Nathan, Hima and Colin for their informative and inspirational sessions. It is wonderful to be part of a school which has such a talented group of teachers guiding the students' learning.
One problem I asked there was whether parents could work out how many different ways 6 different coloured 8 stud Lego Duplo blocks could be combined. This is a great example of the type of playful mathematics problem that can be understood and engaged with by children but has the complexity to challenge the world's best mathematicians. If you want a quick route to the answer click here or here . My only hint is that it is more than enough to keep your children busy during a long flight!
Library End of Year Arrangements
As part of the school's ongoing commitment to ensure quality learning spaces at Paterson Road the Library will be being refurbished during the summer break. In order to prepare for this, next week will be the final week for student and parent check out of books.
All student and parent books should be returned to the library by Thursday 28th May.
Swimming Gala May 29th
The ISS ES Swim Gala is organized as a culmination to the swimming program at ISS and allows children to celebrate and demonstrate some of the swimming skills they have learned throughout the course of their 6 week swimming program. All parents are invited to attend.
Sports Lifestyles Centre - 3500A Bukit Merah Central, 159837
Friday, May 29th
from 8:45am until 1:00pm
More information about Swim Gala is available at:http://issphysed.weebly.com/swim-gala-2015.html
The children will come to school at the regular time and by normal transportation means. They will be bused to the swimming complex on a rotational basis.
At the end of the Gala, parents are to pick up their children at the Sports Lifestyle Centre at 1:00pm
If you are unable to collect your child from the Sports Lifestyle Centre at 1:00pm and you wish them to travel back to ISS on a bus you must email [email protected] prior to 12 noon on Friday May 22nd. We need this deadline for the organization of buses. Students returning to school will then go home their normal way at the end of the school day.
Students will need:
- Swimsuits
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Hats
- A Snack.
- Drinking water will be provided.
There is no parking available at the venue, however there is a public parking lot located less than 50 metres from the pool. You can find the map at http://issphysed.weebly.com/swim-gala-2015.html
Art Auction June 2nd
On the evening of 2nd June (5pm - 7pm) ISS will be hosting an exhibition of our students' art work. This will include the chance to bid on pieces of art. All money raised will be going to help the Singapore Red Cross provide relief for those affected by the Nepalese Earthquake. More details will follow in next week's blog.
Book Swop June 4th
Moving house this summer? Don't throw away your children's books yet! On June 2nd and 3rd you will be able to send any children's books in reasonable condition in to your child's classroom. For each book your child will receive a book swap ticket. On Thursday the 4th June each class will visit the MPR, where they can swap their ticket for a different book. Great for holiday reading!
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday 20th May:Grade 2 Trip to Sungei Buloh
Friday 22nd May: Last Day for Student/ Parent library loans
Friday May 29th: Swimming Gala
Tuesday 2nd June: 5pm -7 pm Art Auction
Thursday 4th June: Book Swop