KIS Weekly Newsletter

Volume No: 035/00

Date: 1 December 2000

Dear Parents

Secondary Department Field Trip

The Secondary Department has returned from a very successful and enjoyable field trip to Mt. Kinabalu. All the pupils and a large number of parents successfully climbed to Laban Rata. Anyone who has attempted to climb the mountain will know just getting to this stage is an achievement in itself. From there nine pupils and several parents made it to the top of the mountain. Congratulations to everyone for their achievements. I would also like to thank Ms Stansfield and Cigku Mutang for putting so much time and effort into organising the trip.

Triathlon on Sunday

A number of our pupils will be participating in the Sabah Junior Triathlon at Karambunai. Our school is helping to arrange this. We wish all our athletes every success in their race. Those competing will need to be at Lagoon Park by 6.30am to register.

School BBQ Evening

A reminder that tickets are now available for the school BBQ to be held on Wednesday 6^th December at 6.00pm. This is being organised by the PTA. Tickets are RM10 and this covers food and a lucky draw.

Donation of Christmas Gifts

The PTA are collecting Christmas gifts to be donated on behalf of the school to a local orphanage. If you wish to support this initiative please wrap the gifts and write on it whether the gift is for a boy or girl, and also what age it is suitable for.

Library Books

All school library and reading books must be returned to school by Monday, 4^th December.

Plastic Bags to Carry Books Home

All pupils in the Primary Department are to bring a large plastic bag next week to carry their work home in.

After-school Clubs

A reminder that there will be no Clubs next week.

Swimming & PE Classes

All classes in the Primary Department will have PE on Thursday next week. Please ensure that your child brings their PE uniform on that day.

Class Parties

The classes in the Primary Department will be having their class parties on Thursday. All pupils should bring a plate of finger food (e.g. sandwiches, crisps, pizza, cakes) to share.

School Reports

All school reports will be sent home on Thursday 7^th December.

Last Day Arrangements

The school will close on Friday at the earlier time of 12.00 noon. All pupils will go home at this time.

Farewell to Staff

Today is the last day for Mrs Lee and Ms Fanny.  Mrs Lee is taking up full time studies to complete her degree in Early Childhood Education, whilst Ms Fanny moves on to another school as a class teacher. They have both worked very hard for the children in their care. We wish them every success in their new endeavours.

New Appointments

Mrs Henry will replace Mrs Lee in the ELC class next term. She will be in school next week making herself familiar with the school and pupils.

Ms Christine Hardie has been appointed as the new English and History teacher in the Secondary Department. Ms Hardie is a very experienced teacher who has also lectured at university and teacher training college. She will be joining the school in January.

“The Snowman” Video

Miss Johnstone and Ms Dennis are looking for a copy of “The Snowman” video to show to their children next week.  If you have a copy that they could borrow, please see the above named teachers.