Hello Parents and Class of 2020,
I would like to wish you all a very happy holiday. I have attached a few photos of my science class finding out how fireworks work by investigating which element burns to give which colour of light.
I hope you have a lovely break,
Miss Gowman
Saturday, 19 December 2015
Wednesday, 16 December 2015
Coffee Project Success!
Coffee Project 2015
Thank you Grade 8, you raised a staggering amount of $1044.76 for Hospital Bloom!
Friday, 11 December 2015
Hour of Code
Good Afternoon,
This week the students continued to look at their next move and got more insight into how they can develop their interests and skills here in school either in lessons or in extracurricular activities or by being involved with charity work.
Today students spent a life skills lesson doing 'Hour of Code'. It is an introduction to Computer Science, its aim is to demystify code. Please see this website for more information. Maybe your child/children can try this at home. https://hourofcode.com/us
I hope you all enjoy the last weekend before the holidays!
This week the students continued to look at their next move and got more insight into how they can develop their interests and skills here in school either in lessons or in extracurricular activities or by being involved with charity work.
Today students spent a life skills lesson doing 'Hour of Code'. It is an introduction to Computer Science, its aim is to demystify code. Please see this website for more information. Maybe your child/children can try this at home. https://hourofcode.com/us
I hope you all enjoy the last weekend before the holidays!
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
My Next Move
Dear Parents,
Last week students completed an online quiz to help them decide their future careers. This quiz is designed to show students their personal strengths and likes in order to guide them towards a career they are well suited to. After completing the quiz they emailed their results to themselves, therefore please ask your children about this. You can discuss their results and what careers might possibly suit them. Many students already have ideas on the subject they would like to study and the university they would like to attend. The combination of these results and the CAL results issued soon will enable a more detailed discussion on achievable goals and help you in guiding them towards their chosen paths.
Last week students completed an online quiz to help them decide their future careers. This quiz is designed to show students their personal strengths and likes in order to guide them towards a career they are well suited to. After completing the quiz they emailed their results to themselves, therefore please ask your children about this. You can discuss their results and what careers might possibly suit them. Many students already have ideas on the subject they would like to study and the university they would like to attend. The combination of these results and the CAL results issued soon will enable a more detailed discussion on achievable goals and help you in guiding them towards their chosen paths.
Friday, 20 November 2015
Lifekills photos
Good evening all,
Thank you for all the Guy Fawkes/Christmas Fair donations and to those of you who volunteered to help at the stall tonight (I hope you will be able to help when the new date is confirmed) and to those of you who helped arrange the prizes at lunch time today (they are ready for next time).
Here are a few photos from our lifeskills lessons last week.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thank you for all the Guy Fawkes/Christmas Fair donations and to those of you who volunteered to help at the stall tonight (I hope you will be able to help when the new date is confirmed) and to those of you who helped arrange the prizes at lunch time today (they are ready for next time).
Here are a few photos from our lifeskills lessons last week.
Have a lovely weekend!
Friday, 13 November 2015
'Respect in Relationships' and 'Substance Abuse' life skills lessons
Good evening,
I hope that you all had a good first week back.
This week in lifeskills the students looked at Respect in Relationships and Substance Abuse.
They focused on the values that are required in relationships of any kind. They also looked at romantic relationships and the importance of respect and consent. There were discussions about the values we look for in a romantic partner, how they should make us feel, when it is appropriate to enter a romantic relationship and when it is appropriate to hold hands, hug and kiss for the first time. It was an interesting lesson with lots of great ideas and the students showed real maturity with this topic.
Today's lesson was about substance abuse. Students engaged well with an activity to creatively show the effects of drugs. They learned about the negative effects of drugs and how they affect people and their lives as well as of those people around them or involved in drugs. They created posters I was very proud of. However unfortunately, during the presentations of said posters the students as a whole showed real disrespect towards our invited guest and each other. An email has been sent with regards to this so I won't say anything further here. I would appreciate your support in talking to your children about this behaviour and getting them to reflect upon their actions. I demand the upmost respect for all and listening to an outside speaker is of course a must. Thank you.
Hoping to see you all at the Save the Children event at school tomorrow (Saturday 14th November) beginning at 8:30am. We ask that students are there at 8:15am ready for the event, families are welcomed and encouraged to attend also.
Have a nice weekend
I hope that you all had a good first week back.
This week in lifeskills the students looked at Respect in Relationships and Substance Abuse.
They focused on the values that are required in relationships of any kind. They also looked at romantic relationships and the importance of respect and consent. There were discussions about the values we look for in a romantic partner, how they should make us feel, when it is appropriate to enter a romantic relationship and when it is appropriate to hold hands, hug and kiss for the first time. It was an interesting lesson with lots of great ideas and the students showed real maturity with this topic.
Today's lesson was about substance abuse. Students engaged well with an activity to creatively show the effects of drugs. They learned about the negative effects of drugs and how they affect people and their lives as well as of those people around them or involved in drugs. They created posters I was very proud of. However unfortunately, during the presentations of said posters the students as a whole showed real disrespect towards our invited guest and each other. An email has been sent with regards to this so I won't say anything further here. I would appreciate your support in talking to your children about this behaviour and getting them to reflect upon their actions. I demand the upmost respect for all and listening to an outside speaker is of course a must. Thank you.
Hoping to see you all at the Save the Children event at school tomorrow (Saturday 14th November) beginning at 8:30am. We ask that students are there at 8:15am ready for the event, families are welcomed and encouraged to attend also.
Have a nice weekend
Thursday, 29 October 2015
RACE FOR SURVIVAL
Estimados padres de la ABC:
Espero que, por el Boletín Semanal ABC o por hablar con sus hijos, ustedes están bien
enterados del evento tan importante que está por llevarse a cabo – la primera CARRERA
POR SOBREVIVENCIA. Este es un gran evento para recaudar fondos y tomar
conciencia y para demostrar el compromiso que tiene la comunidad ABC hacia la
supervivencia y el bienestar de los niños en El Salvador.
La CARRERA POR SOBREVIVENCIA (sábado, 14 de noviembre de 8:30 a.m. – 12:30
p.m.) esto incluye lo siguiente:
a 28 vueltas en la competencia de relevos de tribus en el campo de la escuela
(cada estudiante solo correrá 2 vueltas)
Cada tribu (Azteca, Inca, Maya, Pipiles) tendrá 28 estudiantes corriendo en el
relevo
Otros juegos divertidos y competencias entre tribus – así es una oportunidad para
un niño representar a su tribu
Una carrera de 2.8 km para alumnos individuales o corredores adultos – ¡así es
que Padres también vengan con su equipo deportivo!
Crear conciencia y fondos para hospitales locales para las salas de neonatales
Comida, música, presentaciones, premios
Y como ultimo punto, ¡la comunidad de la ABC se congrega para enviar un
mensaje que esta comprometida (junto con la Organización de Save the Children)
con la sobrevivencia infantil en El Salvador!
La razón del número 28 es que un bebé recién nacido es más vulnerable durante sus
primeros 28 días y en El Salvador esto es cuando una gran cantidad de recién nacidos
pierden la vida. También, según Save the Children, 28% de las muertes infantiles en El
Salvador son debido a los bebés que nacen prematuramente. ¡Nuestra CARRERA POR
SOBREVIVENCIA aumentará la conciencia, recaudará fondos y significativamente
ayudará a evitar estas perdidas!
Por favor animen a su hijo/s a inscribirse para que participe en la carrera de 28 vueltas de
la competencia de relevos de su tribu. (a la actual CARRERA POR SOBREVIVENCIA) y
tal vez la carrera de 2,8 km también. Los estudiantes que se inscriban para correr
mediante el formulario de Google que Mr Rombout les envió por correo electrónico
(http://goo.gl/forms/HSX4gcQlqI), también la tribu ganara puntos
Ya sea que su hijo corra o no en la carrera, se les pide a los padres que por favor traigan
a su familia a nuestra primera CARRERA POR SOBREVIVENCIA, el sábado, 14 de
noviembre y participen en este evento histórico en la ABC, que realmente debe mostrar
nuestro compromiso con la sobrevivencia infantil en El Salvador!
Dearest ABC parents,
I hope that, from the ABC weekly and/or talking to your child, you are well aware of the
important event that is on the horizon – the ABC’s first RACE FOR SURVIVAL. This is a
major event to raise awareness and funds and to show the ABC community’s commitment
to the survival and wellbeing of infants in El Salvador.
The RACE FOR SURVIVAL (Saturday 14th November 8.30am – 12.30pm) includes the
following:
a 28 lap tribal competition relay on the school field (each student will only have to
run 2 laps)
each tribe (Aztec, Inca, Maya, Pipil) will have 28 students running in the relay
other fun games and tribal completions – so an opportunity for child to represent
his or her tribe
a 2.8 km race for individual student or adult runners - so parents wear your
running gear!
raising awareness and funds for local hospitals’ neonatal wards
food, music, performance, awards
ultimately the ABC community assembling together to send out the message that
we are committed (along with Save the Children) to the survival of infants in El
Salvador!
The reason for the number 28 is that a new-born baby is most vulnerable during its first 28
days and in El Salvador this is when a large proportion of babies lose their lives. Also,
according to Save the Children, 28% of infant deaths in El Salvador are due to the babies
being born prematurely. Our RACE FOR SURVIVAL will increase awareness, raise funds
and significantly help to prevent such loses!
Please encourage your child to sign up to run in the actual 28 lap tribal competition relay
(the actual RACE FOR SURVIVAL) and perhaps the 2.8km race as well. Students that
sign up to run using the google form that Mr Rombout emailed
(http://goo.gl/forms/HSX4gcQlqI) will gain a tribal point too.
Whether or not you child is running in the race, parents please bring your family to our first
RACE FOR SURVIVAL on Saturday 14th November and participate in this historic event at
the ABC that should really show our commitment to infant survival in El Salvador!
Espero que, por el Boletín Semanal ABC o por hablar con sus hijos, ustedes están bien
enterados del evento tan importante que está por llevarse a cabo – la primera CARRERA
POR SOBREVIVENCIA. Este es un gran evento para recaudar fondos y tomar
conciencia y para demostrar el compromiso que tiene la comunidad ABC hacia la
supervivencia y el bienestar de los niños en El Salvador.
La CARRERA POR SOBREVIVENCIA (sábado, 14 de noviembre de 8:30 a.m. – 12:30
p.m.) esto incluye lo siguiente:
a 28 vueltas en la competencia de relevos de tribus en el campo de la escuela
(cada estudiante solo correrá 2 vueltas)
Cada tribu (Azteca, Inca, Maya, Pipiles) tendrá 28 estudiantes corriendo en el
relevo
Otros juegos divertidos y competencias entre tribus – así es una oportunidad para
un niño representar a su tribu
Una carrera de 2.8 km para alumnos individuales o corredores adultos – ¡así es
que Padres también vengan con su equipo deportivo!
Crear conciencia y fondos para hospitales locales para las salas de neonatales
Comida, música, presentaciones, premios
Y como ultimo punto, ¡la comunidad de la ABC se congrega para enviar un
mensaje que esta comprometida (junto con la Organización de Save the Children)
con la sobrevivencia infantil en El Salvador!
La razón del número 28 es que un bebé recién nacido es más vulnerable durante sus
primeros 28 días y en El Salvador esto es cuando una gran cantidad de recién nacidos
pierden la vida. También, según Save the Children, 28% de las muertes infantiles en El
Salvador son debido a los bebés que nacen prematuramente. ¡Nuestra CARRERA POR
SOBREVIVENCIA aumentará la conciencia, recaudará fondos y significativamente
ayudará a evitar estas perdidas!
Por favor animen a su hijo/s a inscribirse para que participe en la carrera de 28 vueltas de
la competencia de relevos de su tribu. (a la actual CARRERA POR SOBREVIVENCIA) y
tal vez la carrera de 2,8 km también. Los estudiantes que se inscriban para correr
mediante el formulario de Google que Mr Rombout les envió por correo electrónico
(http://goo.gl/forms/HSX4gcQlqI), también la tribu ganara puntos
Ya sea que su hijo corra o no en la carrera, se les pide a los padres que por favor traigan
a su familia a nuestra primera CARRERA POR SOBREVIVENCIA, el sábado, 14 de
noviembre y participen en este evento histórico en la ABC, que realmente debe mostrar
nuestro compromiso con la sobrevivencia infantil en El Salvador!
Dearest ABC parents,
I hope that, from the ABC weekly and/or talking to your child, you are well aware of the
important event that is on the horizon – the ABC’s first RACE FOR SURVIVAL. This is a
major event to raise awareness and funds and to show the ABC community’s commitment
to the survival and wellbeing of infants in El Salvador.
The RACE FOR SURVIVAL (Saturday 14th November 8.30am – 12.30pm) includes the
following:
a 28 lap tribal competition relay on the school field (each student will only have to
run 2 laps)
each tribe (Aztec, Inca, Maya, Pipil) will have 28 students running in the relay
other fun games and tribal completions – so an opportunity for child to represent
his or her tribe
a 2.8 km race for individual student or adult runners - so parents wear your
running gear!
raising awareness and funds for local hospitals’ neonatal wards
food, music, performance, awards
ultimately the ABC community assembling together to send out the message that
we are committed (along with Save the Children) to the survival of infants in El
Salvador!
The reason for the number 28 is that a new-born baby is most vulnerable during its first 28
days and in El Salvador this is when a large proportion of babies lose their lives. Also,
according to Save the Children, 28% of infant deaths in El Salvador are due to the babies
being born prematurely. Our RACE FOR SURVIVAL will increase awareness, raise funds
and significantly help to prevent such loses!
Please encourage your child to sign up to run in the actual 28 lap tribal competition relay
(the actual RACE FOR SURVIVAL) and perhaps the 2.8km race as well. Students that
sign up to run using the google form that Mr Rombout emailed
(http://goo.gl/forms/HSX4gcQlqI) will gain a tribal point too.
Whether or not you child is running in the race, parents please bring your family to our first
RACE FOR SURVIVAL on Saturday 14th November and participate in this historic event at
the ABC that should really show our commitment to infant survival in El Salvador!
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Help Locally
Dear Parents and Class of 2020,
Ante la presente situación climática y los estragos que ha causado en muchas comunidades aledañas a Santa Tecla deseamos llevar acabo un esfuerzo unificado de toda la comunidad de la ABC para apoyar a las personas que han sido afectadas directamente. Durante los próximos días seremos centro de acopio para poder ayudar localmente. Las necesidades primordiales son productos alimenticios y ropa para todas las edades. Estaremos colectando sus donaciones en las oficinas de Primaria y Secundaria desde mañana miércoles 21 hasta el jueves 29 de octubre.
In view of the present weather and how it has affected many communities close to Santa Tecla, we would like to unify the support of the entire ABC community to aid the people affected directly by the storms. In the next few days we will be a collecting centre in order to help locally. The biggest need is of food products and clothing for all ages. We will be collecting your donations at the Primary and Secondary Offices starting tomorrow Wednesday 21st through Thursday 29, October.
Agradecemos donaciones de: We appreciate your donations of:
· sopas Magui o su equivalente (soups in individual envelopes)
· Jugos de frutas en tetrapak (juice boxes)
· Avena en sobrecitos de Individuales (oatmeal in individual envelopes)
· Galletas paquetitos individuales saladas (salty crackers individually wrapped)
· Galletas paquetitos individuales dulces (sweet cookies individually wrapped)
· Leche en polvo (powder milk)
· Vasos de durapack de 12 onz (disposable cups)
· cucharitas desechables (disposable spoons)
· Verduras varias (vegetables)
· agua cristal (bottled wáter)
· cajas de Cereal (cereal boxes)
Muchas gracias por su apoyo! Thank you for your help!
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Say no to gossip and bullying. Say yes to friendship
Dear Parents,
Grade 8 boys and girls were separated for their most recent lifeskills lesson. We focused on building positive relationships and respect. We discussed the following issues: gossiping, bullying, hitting, name calling and hormones.
Parents, please help us by talking to your child/children about having respect for all people and being nice to everybody, even those who aren't in their immediate friend circle. Hormones can be a difficult thing to understand and deal with but does not excuse bad behaviour towards others.
Grade 8 are a wonderful year group and I would like all to get on with each other and build on friendships and become closer during this year. Let's build on positive friendships. Be KIND, be NICE, be YOUR BEST.
Grade 8 boys and girls were separated for their most recent lifeskills lesson. We focused on building positive relationships and respect. We discussed the following issues: gossiping, bullying, hitting, name calling and hormones.
Parents, please help us by talking to your child/children about having respect for all people and being nice to everybody, even those who aren't in their immediate friend circle. Hormones can be a difficult thing to understand and deal with but does not excuse bad behaviour towards others.
Grade 8 are a wonderful year group and I would like all to get on with each other and build on friendships and become closer during this year. Let's build on positive friendships. Be KIND, be NICE, be YOUR BEST.
Respect
Hello to you all,
Students spent a life skills lesson on 'What makes Us All Human?'. We looked at citizenship and the backgrounds and lives of many famous people. They discussed their similarities as well as their differences. The students presented their work and reflected upon the fact we are all human, we all have feelings and we need to have and show respect to everybody.
Students spent a life skills lesson on 'What makes Us All Human?'. We looked at citizenship and the backgrounds and lives of many famous people. They discussed their similarities as well as their differences. The students presented their work and reflected upon the fact we are all human, we all have feelings and we need to have and show respect to everybody.
Friday, 2 October 2015
Grade 8 Social Evening
Hello Parents and Class of 2020,
Enjoy the photos of the social evening. It was a great event. So great to see grade 8 enjoying themselves and getting involved.
Enjoy the photos of the social evening. It was a great event. So great to see grade 8 enjoying themselves and getting involved.
Friday, 25 September 2015
Social Event Success
Hello All,
The Class of 2020 had their first social event of the calendar this week. We were very lucky with the weather and managed to continue as planned. The students really enjoyed the evening and it was great to see them all smiling, laughing, talking, enjoying and participating in the activities. Thank you to all involved in creating a brilliant evening; students, parents, teachers, PE staff and maintenance staff.
Lots of photos to follow soon :D
Have a wonderful weekend.
The Class of 2020 had their first social event of the calendar this week. We were very lucky with the weather and managed to continue as planned. The students really enjoyed the evening and it was great to see them all smiling, laughing, talking, enjoying and participating in the activities. Thank you to all involved in creating a brilliant evening; students, parents, teachers, PE staff and maintenance staff.
Lots of photos to follow soon :D
Have a wonderful weekend.
Friday, 18 September 2015
Social Event!
Dear Parents and Class of 2020,
Exciting news! Our first after school social event is next Wednesday the 23rd of September 3:30 - 6:00pm. Parents, please arrive on time to collect your children. There will be dodge ball for all, football, basketball, music, food, water games and a few surprises.
Students will be informed on Monday which colour tshirt they will need to wear during the event. If they could wear a bandanna of the same colour this would be beneficial for the team sports events. A snack and drinks will be provided during the event. However students should bring a bottle of water and something small to eat if they want to between school and the social evening beginning. Normal school uniform is needed during the day and they can change afterwards.
We ask that all students stay in school between 2:00 and 3:30pm when the event will start. Many I'm sure will have extra curricular until 3pm, this then gives them time to change into their evening sports outfit including the correct colour tshirt.
Thank you for your support and grade 8 I look forward to seeing you for a fun evening and getting to know you better.
Super excited!
Have a great weekend!
Exciting news! Our first after school social event is next Wednesday the 23rd of September 3:30 - 6:00pm. Parents, please arrive on time to collect your children. There will be dodge ball for all, football, basketball, music, food, water games and a few surprises.
Students will be informed on Monday which colour tshirt they will need to wear during the event. If they could wear a bandanna of the same colour this would be beneficial for the team sports events. A snack and drinks will be provided during the event. However students should bring a bottle of water and something small to eat if they want to between school and the social evening beginning. Normal school uniform is needed during the day and they can change afterwards.
We ask that all students stay in school between 2:00 and 3:30pm when the event will start. Many I'm sure will have extra curricular until 3pm, this then gives them time to change into their evening sports outfit including the correct colour tshirt.
Thank you for your support and grade 8 I look forward to seeing you for a fun evening and getting to know you better.
Super excited!
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, 12 September 2015
Character Building
Dear Parents and Grade 8,
This week during lifeskills students used their creative skills to create role plays, scripts, songs, poems and dramas to show the values that build our character. Pupils looked at the values they looked at in 'What Defines Me?' to think of what values we have to build character. The results were fantastic, a joy to see and hear. Well done all.
Following this lesson students participated in the Independence Day Assembly and festivities.
Wising you all a relaxing and joyful Independence Day and holiday!
This week during lifeskills students used their creative skills to create role plays, scripts, songs, poems and dramas to show the values that build our character. Pupils looked at the values they looked at in 'What Defines Me?' to think of what values we have to build character. The results were fantastic, a joy to see and hear. Well done all.
Following this lesson students participated in the Independence Day Assembly and festivities.
Wising you all a relaxing and joyful Independence Day and holiday!
Friday, 4 September 2015
Friendships :)
Hello Parents and Students of the Class of 2020,
Here are the students, in their life skills working on 'Strengthening Friendships'. They looked at the necessary things for a good friendship and how they can work on their friendship to strengthen them. They expressed their ideas of friendship through selecting images and adding words and symbols to create friendship collage boards.
Let's promote strong, happy friendships and always think of each other.
Here are the students, in their life skills working on 'Strengthening Friendships'. They looked at the necessary things for a good friendship and how they can work on their friendship to strengthen them. They expressed their ideas of friendship through selecting images and adding words and symbols to create friendship collage boards.
Let's promote strong, happy friendships and always think of each other.
Friday, 28 August 2015
What Defines Me?
Dear Parents and Class of 2020,
An excellent start to Life Skills with grade 8 students focusing on 'What Defines Me?'. They focused on the 6 most significant core values that define them. Excellent qualities like FRIENDLY, RESPONSIBLE, FUN-LOVING, ENERGETIC, ENTHUSIASTIC, LOYAL, HUMOROUS, CREATIVE, ADVENTUROUS and OPTIMISTIC were used to define themselves. Students also discussed the uncontrollable negative outside forces that can interfere and how to maintain true to themselves and their values in these situations.
Great work team :)
An excellent start to Life Skills with grade 8 students focusing on 'What Defines Me?'. They focused on the 6 most significant core values that define them. Excellent qualities like FRIENDLY, RESPONSIBLE, FUN-LOVING, ENERGETIC, ENTHUSIASTIC, LOYAL, HUMOROUS, CREATIVE, ADVENTUROUS and OPTIMISTIC were used to define themselves. Students also discussed the uncontrollable negative outside forces that can interfere and how to maintain true to themselves and their values in these situations.
Great work team :)
Grade 8
Dear Parents and Students,
Here you are Grade 8, the Class of 2020!
I hope you enjoy the photos.
Here you are Grade 8, the Class of 2020!
I hope you enjoy the photos.
Wednesday, 19 August 2015
Hello to all parents and students,
I am delighted to be Head of Year for Grade 8 this year.
School starts tomorrow, Thursday 20th August
Students should find their tutor class by checking the class lists outside my office (next to the Secondary Office) prior to 7am on Thursday.
Students should be in their tutor rooms at 7.00 a.m. when their tutor will take the register.
Students arriving after the second bell will be considered late to registration.
The Secondary School works on a 2 week timetable - Week A and Week B. This week is Week A.
The Secondary School works on a 2 week timetable - Week A and Week B. This week is Week A.
The first lesson begins at 7.20 a.m. and each lesson is 55 minutes long. Students have 2 break times at 10.05 a.m. and 12.20 p.m. The day ends at 2.00 p.m. when students prepare to go home at 2:10 pm, go to the LRC to work or join extra-curricular classes or Team Sports until 3.00 pm.
Secondary school pick up is at 2:10 pm
Boys:
Navy blue trousers, white short-sleeved shirt with school badge, red tie, black socks, formal black school shoes and black belts. Top buttons are to be done up and ties properly tied with shirts tucked in. Boys’ hair should be smart, cut around their ears and it should not extend over their collar.
Navy blue trousers, white short-sleeved shirt with school badge, red tie, black socks, formal black school shoes and black belts. Top buttons are to be done up and ties properly tied with shirts tucked in. Boys’ hair should be smart, cut around their ears and it should not extend over their collar.
Girls:
School skirt (no more than 2 inches above the knee), white short-sleeved blouse with school badge, red tie, white ankle socks and black flat school shoes. Shirts are to be tucked in properly. No make-up or nail varnish may be worn.
School skirt (no more than 2 inches above the knee), white short-sleeved blouse with school badge, red tie, white ankle socks and black flat school shoes. Shirts are to be tucked in properly. No make-up or nail varnish may be worn.
PE uniform (can be found below) should only be worn on PE days, which are Monday and Wednesday in Week A and Wednesday only in Week B.
We ask that students in KS3 do not bring in their own laptops or iPads to school, also we do not encourage even cell phones but if they have one we ask for it to be a simple telephone and we remind you it has to be off when they arrive into school and can be turned back on at 2:00 p.m.They also need a lock with 2 keys, one for them and one to keep with the tutor.
General Equipment
Pencils (for diagrams)
Art
Your Art teacher will tell you what you need.
ICT
A USB Memory stick is recommended for students in Grades 6 to 8.
Blue or black and red pens
Board marker pen (for whiteboards)
Coloured pencils
Eraser and a 15 cm ruler
Pair of compasses
Protractor (angle measurer)
Calculator (Graphical IGCSE/IB)
Private reading book
P.E.
Tribal t-shirt and shorts, Sports shoes and sun-protection hat.
Swimming costume
Above the ankle socks
Swimming
Girls: full swimming suit, swimming cap and sandals
Boys: proper swimming suit (not long shorts), sandals
Art
Your Art teacher will tell you what you need.
ICT
A USB Memory stick is recommended for students in Grades 6 to 8.
I look forward to seeing Grade 8 tomorrow.
Miss Natalie Gowman
Hola Padres de familia
Como Orientadora de 8o Grado de este año.
El colegio inicia el jueves 20 de agosto.
Las listas de clase estarán afuera de mi oficina (a la par de la oficina de secundaria) antes de las 7 am el jueves.
Sus hijos deben estar ya en sus tutorías listos para comenzar a las 7 a.m.
Las listas de clase estarán afuera de mi oficina (a la par de la oficina de secundaria) antes de las 7 am el jueves.
Sus hijos deben estar ya en sus tutorías listos para comenzar a las 7 a.m.
Este año trabajaremos con un horario de dos semanas, semana A y semana B. Esta semana es semana A.
La primera clase inicia a las 7:20 a.m. y las clases tendrán una duración de 55 minutos cada una. Los estudiantes tendrán dos recreos, uno a las 10:05 a.m. y el otro a las 12:20 p.m. Es día termina a las 2:00 p.m. cuando los estudiantes se preparan para irse a casa a las 2:10 p.m., ellos pueden entonces ir a la biblioteca o unirse a una extracurricular o "Team Sports" hasta las 3:00 p.m.
Les pedimos que recojan a sus hijos a las 2:10 p.m. que es la nueva hora de salida.
Como Uds, saben el uniforme es para nosotros un gran orgullo por lo que esperamos que sus hijos lo vistan de igual manera. Estos están disponibles en la tienda escolar.
Varones:
pantalón color azul oscuro y camisa blanca con el logo. Corbata roja y pedimos traigan cincho, calcetines oscuros y zapatos negros de cuero ( No Crocs). El cabello debbidamente cortado alrededor de las orejas y no debe caer sobre el cuello.
pantalón color azul oscuro y camisa blanca con el logo. Corbata roja y pedimos traigan cincho, calcetines oscuros y zapatos negros de cuero ( No Crocs). El cabello debbidamente cortado alrededor de las orejas y no debe caer sobre el cuello.
Niñas:
falda no mas corta de dos pulgadas arriba de la rodilla, blusa con logo, corbatita roja, calcetines blancos arriba de los tobillos y zapatos negros de cuero, (No Crocs). No pueden utilizar maquillaje ni traer las uñas pintadas.
falda no mas corta de dos pulgadas arriba de la rodilla, blusa con logo, corbatita roja, calcetines blancos arriba de los tobillos y zapatos negros de cuero, (No Crocs). No pueden utilizar maquillaje ni traer las uñas pintadas.
El uniforme de deporte (pueden ver abajo) debe usarse los día de deporte que en su caso de lunes y miercoles para semana A y miércoles Semana B.
Les pedimos de manera especial que no les den a sus hijos ni laptops ni tablets y si les dan celulares como les dijimos en la reunión les pedo que sean adecuados a su edad y les recuerdo que estos deberán apagarse al llegar al colegio y no encenderse hasta las 2:00 p.m.
Les recuerdo también que deben llevar un candado con dos llaves - una para el tutor y una para ellos - puede ser de combinación pero recomendamos el de llave.
Materiales generales:
ICTUna memoria USB
ArteSus maestras se lo indicarán/ you will be told by the teachers.
Lápices
Bolígrafo rojo, negro o azul
Plumón de pizarra (blanca)
Lápices de color
Borrador y regla de 15cms
Compás
Transportador
Calculadora
Libro de lectura privada
Deporte:
Camiseta de su tribu y shorts, zapatos correctos de deporte ( ver manual) gorra, calcetas blancas arriba deltobillo (no negras)
Camiseta de su tribu y shorts, zapatos correctos de deporte ( ver manual) gorra, calcetas blancas arriba deltobillo (no negras)
Natación:
Niñas: calzoneta de una pieza, gorro y sandalias. / Girls: full swimming suit, swimming cap and sandals
Niñas: calzoneta de una pieza, gorro y sandalias. / Girls: full swimming suit, swimming cap and sandals
Varones: Calzoneta propia ( no shorts largos), gorro y sandalias. / Boys: proper swimming suit (not long shorts), sandals
ArteSus maestras se lo indicarán/ you will be told by the teachers.
Espero con ansias poder verlos el Jueves.
Miss Natalie Gowman
Friday, 29 May 2015
Grade 7 empowerment afternoon
On Thursday (28th of May) afternoon Grade 7 students got together for their Team Building and Sports Afternoon.
Grade 7 had a wonderful empowerment activity yesterday afternoon - without the need for technology! We were very pleased to see how much fun our students had whilst developing their teamwork skills and bonding as friends. The Team Sports coaches, who kindly organised the games for them, were impressed with the enthusiasm shown by our students and we all thoroughly enjoyed this afternoon.
A special thank you to Ms Ale who, along with the team of tutors, worked hard to make this a successful event. I also take this opportunity to thank the parents who showed support and encouraged their children to participate in this event! I am sure some the Grade 7 students will always remember sliding down the slippery slope toboggan!
Grade 7 had a wonderful empowerment activity yesterday afternoon - without the need for technology! We were very pleased to see how much fun our students had whilst developing their teamwork skills and bonding as friends. The Team Sports coaches, who kindly organised the games for them, were impressed with the enthusiasm shown by our students and we all thoroughly enjoyed this afternoon.
A special thank you to Ms Ale who, along with the team of tutors, worked hard to make this a successful event. I also take this opportunity to thank the parents who showed support and encouraged their children to participate in this event! I am sure some the Grade 7 students will always remember sliding down the slippery slope toboggan!
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
Monday, 13 April 2015
Cal 2 - ROH and Merit for Work Skills
Cal 2 - ROH and Merit for Work Skills above 9.50 or teachers commendations
Congratulations to all of you who have achieved any of these awards. I know how hard you have worked and it is now reflected on this list. Keep doing your best every day and be sure that you will always succeed.
Ms Chávez
| AGUILA BELTRÁN Daniela Sofía |
| ALARCÓN ALFARO Paulina María |
| ALAS ALVARENGA Natalia Carolina |
| ARGUMEDO CRESPÍN Sebastián |
| CABRERO ALTSCHUL Matteo |
| CANALES RIVAS Andrea Beatriz |
| CONDE SUÁREZ María José |
| CRUZ APARICIO Rebecca María |
| ELAHIAN LÓPEZ Nicolle Taroneh |
| ESPINAL ALEMÁN Martha Julia |
| GUERRERO SANFELIÚ Carlos Andrés |
| HANDAL MARROQUÍN Valeria |
| HERNÁNDEZ REYES José David |
| HERRERA SILVA Andrea María |
| MARTÍNEZ MIRANDA Ximena Marìa |
| MEJÍA GUZMÁN Ariella Nicole |
| MORENO AVILÉS Marcelo José |
| NARVÁEZ URRUTIA Beatriz |
| NÚÑEZ ESCOBAR Vanessa Guadalupe |
| ORELLANA NOLASCO Andrea Cristina |
| PALLÁS ALVAREZ Beatriz Shanti |
| PORTILLO UMAÑA María José |
| PUENTE LAHÚD Sofía Margarita |
| REYES LINARES Andrea Carolina |
| REYES LINARES Andrea Carolina |
| RIVERA GRANADINO Manuel José |
| RODRÍGUEZ BRUZÓN Ariana |
| SAADE INTERIANO Ana Carolina |
| SÁNCHEZ CROWE Catherine Isabel |
| SHIBATA TAKAHASHI Airi |
| TELLEZ VÁSQUEZ Juan José |
| TONA VALIENTE Arturo Eduardo |
| VÁSQUEZ ARBIZÚ Carlos Ernesto |
| VINDEL CORDERO Sara Isabel |
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
CREATIVITY CHALLENGE
WINNERS
Creativity is the ability to challenge, question and explore. It involves taking risks, playing with ideas, keeping an open mind and making connections where none are obvious.
How do you define creativity?
It is about trying new things and new ways of being. Creativity involves being imaginative and original.
Andrea Reyes, Arturo Tona, Sebastián López, Nicolle Elahian and Beatriz Narvaez
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
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