Also on May 14th from 6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m, ISS will be hosting an enjoyable social and information evening for parents on the theme of 'The Power of Play'. This event is open to parents from within and beyond the ISS community so please feel free to invite any friends you think might be interested.
With the long holidays coming up, we will be looking at how parents can enhance and support children's natural love of play and how to take advantage of the learning opportunities play offers.
There will be a chance to play, learn, have refreshments and chat with other parents in sessions hosted by:
Nathan Horne: Nathan has recently returned from being the Keynote Speaker at the prestigious European Council of International Schools PE Conference in Munich. Nathan is an in-demand speaker at conferences throughout the world on the theme of Inquiry and PE. He will be explaining some of the ways that you can support you child's physical play and the impact this has on their general learning and well being.
Colin Gallagher: Colin is the author of Minecraft in the Classroom. He has spoken at many conferences about how to harness students' love of Minecraft as a learning tool. Recently he was invited by Microsoft to act as a consultant on the future direction of Minecraft in education. Colin will be leading a hands on workshop with parents where you can learn about Minecraft and the opportunities it offers.
Alison Camire: Alison is the author of the very popular Alison Educates Blog and is an expert in Early Years learning through play. She will be running a session on how we can develop learning through play for younger children.
Hima Venkateswaran: Is a highly experienced educator and consultant. She has a particular passion for children learning from nature and will be running a session on the importance of getting children into nature and places to do this in Singapore.
Derek Pinchbeck : I'll be hosting the event and sharing some of the ideas I've developed over the years in my Blog www.thirstforthinking.org in a brief opening session.
So that we know what numbers to cater for please could you let the school know if you are attending by signing up using the following link;
http://goo.gl/forms/DkO4Iiy93p
PTA Meeting Monday 11th May
This month's PTA meeting will be a round table discussion on IT guidelines for parents. The discussion starts at 1:30 in the MPR. All parents are very welcome.
Upcoming Events
Monday 11th May : PTA Meeting 1:30 MPR
Tuesday 12th May - K1 Trip to Asian Civilisations Museum
Wednesday 13th May Grade 1.1 City Gallery Trip
Thursday 14th May Grade 1.2 and G1.3 City Gallery Trip
Thursday May 14th- Grade 2 and 3 Music Concert 1:30- 2:25
Thursday May 14th- Power of Play Information evening and social 6:30 -8:00 MPR
Tuesday 2nd June: Art Exhibition and fund raising auction