Foundation Stage & Key Stage 1: Teaming up with High School

As we start to prepare for Term 2 ECAs it was nice to be invited to see the Mini Musicians in action in their final ECA of the Term. Ms Gig had invited parents along to take part in an interactive session of music and movement and the children loved showing mums and dads what they had been learning about.

Buddy Reading and Drama with some of our High School friends

Last week it was nice to welcome back some of our High School students. They came across during their book week to share books and do some drama activities with some of our younger students. The younger ones really enjoyed the experience, and for teachers, it was nice to work again with some students they had taught when they were that age. Following the success of the week, everyone agreed it was something that we will try to repeat.

Tanzania Non-Uniform Dress Up Day 9th December

Our High School students are very lucky to have the opportunity to go to Tanzania on a Nord Anglia Education Expedition. On this, they venture into the local community and to embark on a number of community service projects which support the local people. The children’s flights, accommodation, etc. are all paid for by them, but the money that goes towards supporting these projects is raised by them through a number of events and activities organised by them.

Monday 9th December is National Tanzania Independence Day. On this day to help support our High School students children in Primary can choose to come to school wearing an outfit that is Tanzania themed. This could be simply wearing the colours of the Tanzanian flag or they could be more daring and could come dressed as an animal that you might find living in the wild in Tanzania. 

The colours of the Tanzanian flag all represent something.

Green: natural resources of the country.

Yellow: mineral deposits found in Tanzania.

Black: the Swahili natives of the country.

Blue: water bodies across the land.

To take part in this non uniform day we ask the children to bring in a suggested donation of 50 baht.

Changes to the Mercy Centre Christmas Collection

Families who have been with us a while will know that each year at around this time we do a collection for the Human Development Foundation - Mercy Centre. 

In the past we have always collected toys for the children but in recent years they have had more and more schools and organisations collecting these. This year we called and asked what it was they needed us to contribute to the community. The contact at the Mercy Centre was pleased that we had called and explained that what they wanted from us was the everyday items listed below:

• UHT Milk - small boxes 

• Dry food

• Glass noodles

• Sauces for cooking

NOTE: There is no need for rice at the moment as they have a large supply

In addition, they are also requesting:

• Pillows

• Thin blankets

• Tank-tops, underwear etc.

• A4 Paper

There is no need to wrap any of these items, but there will be boxes places in all of the Foundation Stage and KS1 areas. Help us to explain to your children why we are collecting these things and even if they are not able to go shopping with you to buy the items, please let them put them into the collection box themselves.

Preparing for Christmas

Click here to see a video of our Estates Team getting our Christmas trees at Primary School ready.

Upcoming events

• Maths Day - Friday 22nd November

• Dance ECA Concert - Friday 22nd November

• National Father’s Day (School Closed)- Thursday 5th December

• Tanzania Day - Monday 9th December

• Constitution Day (School Closed) - Tuesday 10th December

• Christmas Fair and Concert - Wednesday 11th December @ 2.30 pm

• End of term - School closes at 1 pm - Friday 13th December

(Your class teachers in Foundation Stage and KS1 will be sharing the dates of the individual Christmas Shows)

The Friday Night Game

Some of you might have heard of ‘The Friday Night Game’, a popular Basketball event that has been hosted at High School. We are pleased to announce another of these exciting evenings coming up at the end of November - and all for a good cause.

The Nord Anglia Expedition to Tanzania has in recent years become an important highlight on the calendar of some of our older students, as they travel to Africa to take part in community projects. One of the conditions of their place on the expedition is to do the majority of fundraising themselves. Check out the poster below for details on how you can contribute just coming to watch a little basketball, some amazing dance performances and more.