- Dear
Parents
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- I
realised with something of a shock yesterday that when this week ends,
we will be almost a quarter of the way through this term! I have to
say that a lot seems to have happened already but there is an awful
lot more still to be done …
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- Children’s
Homes
- Our
intention to link up with a children’s home moved a step closer to
becoming a reality yesterday when Lily Walker and Jenny Spice set off
to Bundu Tuhan to look at the home there. We feel that we, as a
school, can make a useful contribution to improving the quality of the
lives of the children who live in such places. Although they are often
well cared for by dedicated staff, they have none of the little
luxuries that our children take for granted. A relationship such as
the one we hope to establish cuts both ways and I am sure that our
children will also benefit greatly from their contact with those who
have had a more difficult start in life. However, before we make a
final decision about which children’s home to support, we hope to
look at another home we have heard about. When we have finally
established links, we hope to organise a visit by more members of the
school, donate the goods we collected last term and then possibly plan
a social and/or sporting visit.
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- Foundation
Open Morning
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The Foundation classes were open to visitors last Saturday morning and
I have to say that they looked very good – bright, colourful,
stimulating and welcoming. The children who visited us that morning
needed no encouragement to settle in and enjoy the play and learning
facilities. We are looking to expand this section of the school and,
as it is the one area of the school that is currently open to all
Malaysian parents, would ask all our parents to promote it to friends
and family that have children aged between two and a half and six. We
really are offering the best foundation for children’s early
learning.
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- Dora
Richard
- We
were sorry to learn recently that Dora Richard, the Year 1/2 classroom
assistant, will be leaving us at the end of the month. We were happy
to hear, however, that she is leaving us simply to be closer to her
future husband. She has been at the school for 2½ years and we wish
her well in her new life. We are holding interviews for her
replacement today.
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 Golf
Presentation
- We
are hoping to introduce golf to our primary students and have
established links with the Likas driving range.
Andrew Myers will be giving a short presentation to parents on
Tuesday, 28 September at 8.00 am in the library. As a school, we are
hoping to foster and develop links with outside agencies as it is just
not possible to run everything ourselves. So, do come along and find
out what Andrew is offering.
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 Red
House Book Club
- This
term we will be holding a Primary Book Week and as part of our focus
on books we shall be offering parents and children the opportunity to
order high-quality books from The Red House Book Club. Details will
follow shortly.
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- Parachute
Club
- This
daunting sounding club is in fact a very earth-bound and enjoyable
activity. Ms Fox has now extended entry to any child in Key Stage 2 who
would like to join. Please sign up in the office.
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- Swimming
- As
outlined in the letter to primary parents, swimming next week will be
for Foundation 2 and Year 1 only; Years 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 will have a
taster of golf at the Likas Driving Range.
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 Trip
to Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
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Next Thursday, 30th September, all of our secondary students
will be making an educational visit to Pulau Gaya and Pulau Manukan.
The trip includes a jungle walk, a BBQ lunch on the beach and
snorkeling around coral reefs. It promises to be instructive and
enjoyable. Please return the permission slip along with payment (RM 70)
to the school office on Monday, if you have not already done so.
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- FOBISSEA
Secondary Games
- Earlier
in the week secondary parents received a letter giving details about the
FOBISSEA Games to be held in KL in December. If we are to send a team,
it is essential that we book flights next week to take advantage of
special offers from the airlines. The permission form should be returned
with the required deposit by Monday, 27th September. Thank
you.
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- House
Points
- There
has been a strong start to the term from all three Houses, resulting in
all three being separated by only one point. The scores are: Sapi 171,
Sulug 171 and Gaya 170.
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- Football
Tournament
- Having
reached the half way stage of the K.I.S. Champions League, the Beach
Bums have proven to be the early pace setters. An unorthodox blend of
defence and mindless violence has seen them decimate the opposition,
with each opposing team being left with at least one player on the sick
bench. Mr Leak, after being given a free flying lesson by Mary Walker,
was heard to liken the experience to bungee jumping off Victoria Falls,
only much more terrifying. Another player to catch the eye of this
correspondent is K.K. taliban librero Alex Woi, whose instincts to roam
are not hindered by the rules and regulations of the beautiful game. We
look forward to some exciting fixtures next week. Special mention must
go to Old Jelly and the Egg Laying Cows who have impressed with their
sportsmanship, playing at all times within the spirit of the game.
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 Football
Match Tonight!!
- Tonight
the school has a match against Cikgu Mutang’s church. The match is at
Likas Stadium, padang C, and will commence at 5 pm. Let us hope that we
can make a winning start to the sporting year.
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- Best
wishes,
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