- Dear
Parents
Security
Now that the
conflict in
Iraq
has started in earnest, we all need to be more conscious of security. The
governments of the three counties most directly involved, the
United States
, the
United Kingdom
and
Australia
, have all issued warnings for their citizens visiting or residing in
Malaysia
. These governments, whilst acknowledging the effectiveness of the
Malaysian Police, advise their citizens to avoid large public gatherings,
to exercise caution when visiting commercial and public areas known to be
frequented by foreigners (clubs, restaurants, bars, schools, places of
worship and tourist areas) and to avoid becoming involved in debates that
might raise emotions. They all stress the need to be fully informed of
developments and to be vigilant during the present conflict. The full text
of these messages can be found on the notice board outside of the school
office. Further information can be found at the following websites: www.australia.org.my,
http//travel.state.gov and www.fco.gov.uk.
 Hopefully,
the developments in the
Iraq
will not touch the school but we must take every precaution to prevent any
threat to the safety of our pupils. With this in mind, we will close
the school grounds to all vehicles except when parents or drivers drop off
their children in the morning (cars will still require KIS stickers to gain entry at these times).
In the afternoon, when picking up their children, we ask that parents park
outside and walk in and collect the children. This is to prevent
congestion within the compound. The main section of the playground will be
closed off to cars and parents’ vehicles will not be allowed
to park in the school compound. These arrangements will be in place
until the end of term and will be reviewed at the end of the forthcoming
holidays. We understand that this will cause a slight inconvenience for
which we apologize but I’m sure you agree that the well being of our
children must be our first priority. In addition we are contacting the
Police and arranging for regular patrols to pass the school.
 Thank
you to the PTA
The PTA has
purchased two new computers and a printer for use in the ICT room. The
addition of these computers will allow more of our students to enjoy the
benefits of the information age. PE, as well as computer studies, has
benefited from the generosity of the PTA. The football and netball bibs
purchased by the PTA will be put to good use.
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Karaoke Club
Unfortunately the
number of students attending the Karaoke club after school on Wednesdays has
dwindled to one. Therefore the club has been cancelled for the rest of the
term.
Hansel and Gretel
The Primary Production
will take place next Thursday (March 27) at the theatre in
Sutra
Harbour
. Tickets are available from the school office priced at RM30 inclusive of
supper and soft drinks. They are selling fast, so don’t wait until the last
moment to buy them, you might be too late!
Next week, Monday to Thursday, the ELC to Year 5 pupils will be rehearsing for
Hansel and Gretal at
Sutera
Harbour
. The rehearsals will be from
8:00
to
10:00
so parents should drop off their children at the entrance to the
Marina
,
Sutera
Harbour
at
7:45
rather than at school on these days. We are grateful to the parents
who have volunteered to drive the pupils back to school after the rehearsals.
Parents of all performers will be asked to sign the attached consent forms to
allow their children to be transported by these parents. With all these
rehearsals taking place, there will be no play practice on Monday after school
next week.
 Jasmine
Wong
After six years working
at KIS, Jasmine Wong our receptionist has resigned. Jasmine has been a valued
member of the school team for a long time and will be missed when she leaves
at the end of term. She has made many friends amongst the staff and parents
and we all wish Jasmine every success for the future.
Summer
Schools in
Melbourne
Next Thursday
afternoon, Mr Tom Denham from Trinity
College,
University
of
Melbourne, will be visiting the school. Mr Denham is the Director of two International
Summer Schools. During the first two weeks in December each year
Trinity
College
holds a
Creative
Thinking
School
for Year 9 and 10 students and, in close association with the University
of
Melbourne, a Science Summer School for Year 11 students. More details of the Summer
Schools can be found on the notice board outside of the school office. If you
are interested please get in touch with Mr Davies.
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