Volume No: 2003-04/13

Date: 12 December 2003

Dear Parents

As I write this I still have the sounds of last night’s primary presentation ringing in my ears. It was an enjoyable and, indeed, celebrative occasion and was a fitting end to a term of hard work and progress. It was a joy to see the way in which the production grew and to watch the talents that slowly emerged over the rehearsal period. I would like to thank the many staff that gave so much time and energy to making it a success and all the parents who supported it. Thank you.

Mufti Day

Thanks are due, as well, to the PTA for organising Mufti Day, complete with food! The last few days of term have been very, very busy and we have had a number of events close together. The result has been a real sense of excitement around school. The PTA is always looking for new members and for support with its activities. It has an energetic and ambitious programme that benefits the whole school community so please contribute in any way that you can.

Last Day of Term

Please remember that school will close at 12.00 on Tuesday, 16 December. Next term starts on Thursday, 8 January.

Unwanted Visitors Again

From the sublime to the ridiculous … head lice seem to be on the march again, so please check your children’s hair. The great consolation is that these charming little creatures only want to live in clean hair so it could be regarded as a compliment if your child is playing host to some!

Emergency Telephone Procedures

I have written in the newsletter before about the telephone system that has been set up to contact parents urgently if need arises. If your team leader has not been in touch with you, please contact her so that, in the event of any emergency, we are confident that communication within the teams will be swift and effective.  Please refer to the attached E-list for information on your E-group leaders.

A Level Programme

Farewell to Kartini Jafar

Tini is leaving us at the end of term to study in Kuala Lumpur. She has been a great help to the Reception Class, where she has been the Classroom Assistant, and we extend our thanks for the good work she has done here and our best wishes for the future.

Time Past and Time Future

It remains only for me to sign off for this term. It seems a long time ago that term started but the weeks have flown by and I find myself slightly shocked to find that the first third of the academic year has already passed. The build-up to the end of term has been challenging but fun and there is much to look forward to next term. Year 11 will be taking their mock IGCSE exams, we have a full House programme, a Healthy Eating week and the secondary school production to anticipate. Here are some key, if still slightly provisional, dates for your new year diary:

20 & 21 January   Primary Topic Talks

22/23     January   Public Holiday  (Chinese New Year)

30            January   Swimming Gala

2*             February Public Holiday (Hari Raya Qurban)

16 –20    February Healthy Eating Week

20            February House Volleyball

23             February Public Holiday (Awal Muharram)

24-25      March       Secondary School Production Performance

29             March       Primary Parent-teacher Meetings

31             March       Secondary Parent-teacher Meetings

2               April         Term ends

*subject to change

May I wish all of you a very restful and peaceful holiday. To those of you who celebrate it, I wish you a very happy Christmas - and I look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year. Until then, have a good break!

All good wishes,