If you're getting desperate of how to entertain your children stuck in at home http://www.instructables.com/id/Maker-Family-Projects/ or http://tinkerlab.com/ are two of many sites that provide a great range of fun hands on activities to do at home.
I would also recommend a visit to the recently opened Playeum Children's Centre for Creativity. ISS is a proud supporter of this project which enables all children to have access to high quality play experiences.
Next week is our last week before the October break. As is traditional the last day before the break will be our International Day. I look forward to seeing many of you at school on the day to celebrate our ISS community.
Please remember that students should come into school on October 9th in clothes reflecting their country or culture.
The timetable for the day is as follows:
8:00-8:50: Students arrive at school as normal and go to their homerooms. Students should come to school wearing clothes that reflect their cultural identity.
9:00- 9:30 Students join their nationality groups in preparation for the Parade of Nations
9:30- 10:20: Parade of Nations. Parents are warmly invited to attend and can sit in a large tent on the field to see the Parade
10:30-10:50 - Morning Snack
11:00-12:00 - Students visit Art Performance/Workshops conducted by Middle and High School students.
12:15-1:15 ES/MS Classes visit Intercultural Workshops run by High School Students.
12:15-1:15 - Parents setting up International Food Fair
1:20-2:15 - International Food Fair: Elementary Students on the Basketball Court. Middle and High School Students on the Field
2:25 - Dismissal with parents or buses. Parents please make sure that you have informed your child's teacher how they will be going home.
Please contact the PTA if you can assist with the preparation for the International Food Fair.
Talented Teachers
Colin Gallagher has this week been presenting at Learning 2 Asia Conference in Manila
Students taking Action
For the first 15 days in October, Maurice Ashlin in Grade 3 will have one finger nail painted as he is taking part in a fundraising activity for the Polished Man charity. This campaign is to fight against child abuse. More information on this campaign can be found at https://polishedman.com/
Upcoming events
Friday October 9th International Day
Monday October 12th to Tuesday October 20th: School Holiday
Wednesday 21st October: Students return to school
Wednesday 4th November: 3 Way Conferences.