KIS Weekly Newsletter

Volume No: 026/00

Date: 15 September 2000

Welcome back to school for the beginning of Term Three. I trust that everyone had a safe, relaxing and enjoyable holiday break. We have a busy term ahead of us with the new building project getting under way, as well a several school events being planned. We have a number of new pupils joining the school this term, as well as two new teachers joining the staff.

 New Teachers  

I would like to welcome Mrs Hamilton to the staff. Mrs Hamilton has kindly agreed to act as relief teacher for the term in Geography and History. I would also like to welcome back Ms Hayman who is teaching in the Year 4/5 class this term.

 Building Project

Work will get under way this week on the new Secondary Department block of classrooms. The work area is to be fenced off from the school as to cause the least possible disruption to our activities.

 Departing / New Board Members

Mr Jean-Luc Delmas who has acted as the Treasurer on the school Board of Management will be leaving in a couple of weeks’ time to take up a new post in Argentina. During his time in his position as Treasurer he has put a lot of work into the school's initiatives of creating the Year 10 & 11 classes and the new school buildings. On behalf of the school, I would like to thank him for his efforts and wish him and his family every success in Argentina.

Mr Peter Hughes has kindly agreed to take over the vacant position on the school Board of Management. We are most fortunate to have his assistance. Peter Hughes is an Engineer and he has already played a role in overseeing the planning of the school's new buildings.

Term Calendar

The following are important dates for the term. Please note, swimming for all classes as well as after school clubs will begin next week. 

October

• 18 .. Lower School Show Dress Rehearsal

• 19 .. Lower School Show (ELC – Year 3)

• 23-27 .. Mid Term Holidays

• 30 ... Year 9 Checkpoint Exam Week         

November

• 6 .. Golf Tournament (to raise funds for computer laboratory.)

• 20-24 .. Whole School Examinations Week / SATs 

December

• 7 .. Assembly / Reports to Parents

• 8 .. Last day of term / school finishes at 12noon.

After School Clubs Selections

Clubs form should be returned by today. Those who have signed up will be able to see a list of clubs and names posted on the notice board near the school office. 

Parent Volunteers for Swimming  

As usual we are seeking the assistance of parents willing to help out with swimming each week. Swimming will be at Water World pool near the school. It is vital that we have parent support in this matter if we are to be able to provide proper supervision of pupils in the pool. If we cannot get enough support then swimming will be cancelled. Swimming will be on the following days:-

Reception/Year 1/Year 2/Year 3

Tuesdays              10.30am - 12.00noon

Early Learning Class

Wednesdays: 11.00am - 12.00noon

Year 4 & 5

Thursdays: 11.10am - 12.30pm

Secondary Department

Fridays: 11.10am - 12.30pm

Student Council Logo Design

The Student Council will be organising the abovementioned competition to commence next week. Students are asked to design a logo for the Student Council.  The winner’s design will be used as the logo (subject to approval). Participation is open to all KIS students. Closing date: Friday 29 September.

Coffee Morning Organised by PTA 

There will be a Coffee Morning to welcome new parents on Thursday 21 September in the Library at 8:15.  All parents are welcome to attend.