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1. 26 SEPTEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 5 Dates for your diary IN THIS ISSUE From: Page Headteacher 2,3 Y3 Teacher 4,5 Community Department 6,7 Fundinotots Department 8 PE Department & Marketing Department 9,10,11,12,13,14 PTG 15 Lunch Menus for F1-Y6 16,17 Contact information 225 Nguyen Van Huong St, District 2, HCMC Tel: (848) 3744 4551 Fax: (848) 3744 4182 E-mail: simonhigham@bisvietnam.com BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - HO CHI MINH CITY AN PHU PRIMARY Newsletter 28th BBGV Fun Run. (please note revised BIS Group Photo time of 7.30am) 1st - 3rd Book week Author Visit (Adam Bushnell) 3rd Book week - Non Uniform Day 7th & 9th Maths Calculation workshops (EYFS/MP1 & MP2/MP3) 16th Business and Enterprise Day September October

2. From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham Issue 5 /Page 2 Scan here to access the ‘AP1 Parent Blog’ AP1 Parent Blog http://ap1parentblog.blogspot.com/ The AP1 Primary Parent Blog is a one stop shop of information, detailing how you can help to make a difference to their education by knowing how to help. If you are new to educational jargon, visit the AP1 Parent Blog and simply click on the ‘Educational Terms’ tab. This gives you a comprehensive list of everyday terms from ’AP1’ to ’WALT’ Similarly, why not have a look at the ‘AP1 Monthly Calendar’ to find out what workshops are happening next week. As outlined at the beginning of this academic year, both at the Orientation meetings for new families and also during the Meet the Teacher evenings, we are constantly striving for the highest possible standards that one can achieve, across all areas of our educational provision. This week, this has been evident in a number of events that have taken place. Reading and writing is a priority for all of our children and on Tuesday and Thursday, over 120 parents attended two reading workshops in an attempt to understand how litera- cy standards can be further raised at school, through your help and support at home. I have received some very positive feedback from both events. Please note that the presen- tations from both workshops and an extensive bank of reading resources can be found by accessing the AP1 Parent Blog, within the ‘Useful Websites and Resources’ tab. Alongside the highest standards in academic provision, the moral element of our Aid Memoir focuses upon Integrity, Respect and Care. On Tuesday this week, all our teachers took part in a Community Service session after school. This event had the aim of supporting the children from our extensive range of community partner- ships and also introducing our new teachers to just some of the many projects that we support across the curriculum and within our Extra Curricular Clubs programme. It was a privilege to see over 100 partnership children engage and communicate across a variety of different high quality experiences. To ensure that the highest standards of uniform is reinforced within school, please may I ask all parents to check that each child comes to school in the correct footwear. Black leather shoes should be worn by all children. Please note that if your child comes to school in PE kit, then they must also bring in the correct footwear to change back into after their PE lesson has been taught. In addition to this, I would also like to reinforce that all children should be brought into school from 7.30am each morning. Any child that enters school before this time must be supervised by an appropriate adult in order to maintain the highest quality of care and supervi- sion. Similarly, it is the expectation that a prompt pick up at 2.30pm or at the correct time after a club has finished is also supported. Finally, you can be assured that your child’s education is safe with us at BIS. From F1 to Y13, the very highest standards are being applied in all areas of school life. We know the needs of your child and are working hard to retain a supportive, family environment for your child’s future to ensure that the foundations for learning are laid, nurtured and developed within Primary, Secondary and beyond. I hope that you enjoy reading through our newsletter this week.

3. Meet our New Teachers! Meet our New Teachers! Introducing Our New Teachers A chat with Mr Gary from 3I Pick the first 3 words you think of when I say Vietnam Friendly, Hot, Adventure What are your first impressions of BIS? A vibrant exciting, highly professional and hard-working school! I love it! What new experience have you had since you arrived in Vietnam? Lots of new and exciting food and coping with the shock of a lizard falling on my shoulder in the dark! If you were writing a postcard to friends back home, what would it say? A postcard isn’t big enough. I’ve started a blog for friends at home but my postcard would simply tell them to come and experience it for themselves. A chat with Ms Debs from 5S Pick the first 3 words you think of when I say Vietnam Greenery, Food, Adventure What are your first impressions of BIS? Friendly kind and caring children and staff What new experience have you had since you arrived in Vietnam? Visiting the Mekong Delta and ordering take-away pizza using the internet! If you were writing a postcard to friends back home, what would it say? Having an amazing time. Hope you can visit soon. Dear parents, We would like to introduce our new teachers to you over the next few weeks and let you know how they are settling in. Please do say hello if you see them in school and feel free to offer them some of your ‘top tips’ about life in Vietnam! Kind regards, Deidre Grimshaw Deputy Headteacher Issue 5 /Page 3

4. Welcome to the Year 3 news letter. Our Year 3 topic of Dinosaurs has been very exciting so far. We have learned so much about how life and the land has changed over time. For home- work we chose a pre-historic time period and built a model of it using dinosaurs from that era. We have also been making different types of rock by melting and hardening chocolate in different ways. We found out that exposing the chocolate to different temperatures and pressure had different effects on the chocolate’s properties. Issue 5 /Page 4 Welcome to Year 3

5. In Maths we have been learning about multiplication, division and how the two are linked. We have explored different ways of calculating and explained our chosen methods. Mr Jonathan Phillips Y3 Teacher and Assistant Milepost Leader Issue 5 /Page 5 Welcome to Year 3

6. Community Service - New Staff Visit to Giong Ong To Primary School One of the reasons that make BIS a very special place to work is the Community Service aspect to our curriculum and community. On Tuesday, the 2014-2015 cohort of new staff had the privilege of visiting ‘Giong Ong To Primary School’ to work with some of the children there. After an incredibly warm welcome, each of the teachers got to work with a small group for a team building challenge. With our limited Vietnamese and their beginner English, we relied on many hand gestures, repeated words and plenty of smiles and laughter. Their enthusiasm was infectious and when the 5 minute warning came to announce the end of the task, we were all disappointed that it signalled the end of our afternoon. Working with the amazing children at BIS is a fantastic experience but the cherry on top is getting to work with the children at BIS alongside our community partners. All of us in the 2014/15 cohort of new teachers have been inspired to get involved in the community projects. I can only urge you to encourage your children to do the same. We can guarantee a fantastic, enriching experience for all. Ms Deirdre Grimshaw Deputy Headteacher Issue 5 /Page 6

7. This week, the staff at BIS had the opportunity to get involved with our Community Partners. The BIS Com- munity Service Team invited nearly 100 children from our partners at Binh Trieu, Giong Ong To School, Mai Am Shelter, and Binh Loi Social Center to participate in activities at AP1. Teachers enjoyed leading activities such as parachute games, cooking, table tennis, painting, and play dough. The children had a great time experiencing new activities and learning new games. This yearly event is a highlight at BIS, with both children and staff exhibiting feelings of happiness and satisfaction. You can see on the children’s faces how much they enjoyed the activities! Many teachers have expressed a renewed appreciation for Community Service and a desire to extend their own service at BIS. This might come in the form of exciting curriculum projects or new Community Service clubs. We hope the parents and students at BIS can join us this year in making Community Service an even BIGGER part of our school! Ms Samantha Baker EAL Teacher Community Service Leader Community Partners Visit BIS Issue 5 /Page 7

8. Issue 5 /Page 8 Fun in Fundinotots What is Fundinotots? Fundinotots is a friendly place to meet other parents with young children (aged 0 to 36 months). We provide an in- formal play environment with opportunities to take part in a range of activities such as painting, soft play, sand pit, water play, storytelling, large play apparatus, library time and music sessions How do I join Fundinotots with my baby or tod- dler? For more information about joining Fundinotots please ask in the primary office for more information, click on the link below or use your mobile device to scan the QR code. http://www.bisvietnam.com/index.php/fundinotots-44.htm Ms Sarah Bonner Fundinotots Leader

9. Business and Enterprise Day - Coming Soon! Issue 5 /Page 9 More information about this exciting event is coming soon so watch this space!

10. Issue 5 /Page 10 Extra Curricular Clubs – Term 1 2014-2015 Thank you for your support with the first week of our Extra Curricular Clubs programme this week. Most of our clubs are well represented however there are still some that need more children to run effectively (see above). If you would like your child (ren) to be allocated to another club, in addition to their current allocation, please look carefully at the list of clubs above and email Ms Nhung directly. nhungdanglehong@bisvietnam.com Ms Deirdre Grimshaw Deputy Headteacher Scan here to access the AP1 Club Booklet Name of club Year group Time & Date Tag Rugby Y1&2 Monday 7:00am Paid football Y4-Y6 Monday 4:45pm Create and Write Y3 Monday 2:45pm Make Your Own E book Y3-Y5 Monday 2:45pm All Games Y1-Y3 Tuesday 7:00am Girls Football Y4-Y6 Wednesday 7:00am Swim General Y4-Y6 Wednesday 7:00am Tag Rugby Y5-Y6 Thursday 7:00am Space Y3-Y4 Friday 7:00am Green Screen Y5-Y6 Friday 7:00am

11. Issue 5 /Page 11 Today was a fast and exciting basketball game against ISSP. They came hard and tactical in the first half, by the whistle we were 0-4 down. After a half time talk from Miss Lara and Mr Richard we knew we had to play the rebounds and not lose our player- and we were at our lucky hoop end! We worked really well as a team trying our hardest to score as many baskets as we could. Before we knew it we were 6-4 up. With se- conds to spare Gemma scored our 8th point. The final score was 8-4. A big well done to everyone who took part and did their best. Great team work everyone! By Emily Marshall 6N PE Department - Update BIS U9s Versus SSA U9s Match Report 25th September 2014 In a friendly warm-up match before the Phuket Football Tournament, BIS U9 squad played against SSA U9s to get some practice. SSA dominated the first half and scored two goals, but BIS bounced back in the second half and scored two goals too. The match ended in a draw. In the first half, SSA did some good passing. They managed to get the ball through the BIS defense and scored their first goal. Their second goal came from a corner. The ball was crossed into the box to an unmarked player who then managed to beat the BIS goalie. During half-time, Mr. Chris said BIS team must be tighter at marking, do more shots, and create space for more passing. In the second half, BIS were stronger in defense and stopped SSA attacks. About half way through the half, Ji Sung passed the ball to Ben Marshall who scored. It was 2-1. A few minutes later, Freddie passed the ball to Ben Marshall in the centre and he managed to kick the ball passed the goalie and equalised. BIS were back in the game! SSA tried to attack again, but Ollie our goalie did some good saves and BIS managed to stop them. The final whistle blew and we had managed to draw the game. Everyone shook hands at the end. Mr. Chris talked to the BIS squad after the match and we now have some tips to try and win next time. By Ben Wheller Y4 This Wednesday BIS played ISSP in a basketball fixture. Despite having all the possession, BIS struggle to score in the first half finishing only 2 – 0 up. After a good half time talk, the boys really pulled it out the bag and linked up well as a team. William, Ben and John showed a high level of skill taking the ball round the op- position allowing out team lots of chances to score. With strong rebounding, the boys finished the game with 20 points to ISSP 1! A fantastic second half from all the players involved. Ms. Lara Wilkinson PE Teacher

12. Issue 5/Page 12 Holiday Sports Programmes - October 2014 Date Sport Time Head Coach Mini- mum No. Of Stu- dents Age Prices (all in VND) Location 20/10 - 24/10 Football 8 am- 11 am SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 1,900,000 Big field 20/10 - 24/10 Basketball 1pm-4pm SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 1,900,000 AP2 Sportshal l 20/10-24/10 Multi Skills 8.00-9.00 Mr Richard So- riano Min 8 Y1-Y3 440,000 AP1 Sportshal l 20/10-24/10 Multi Skills 9.00-10.00 Mr Richard So- riano Min 8 F1-F3 440,000 AP1 Sportshal l 20/10-24/10 T ball 4pm-5.30pm Mr Richard So- riano Min 8 Y3-Y6 660,000 Big field Group Time Cost Venue Minimum Maximum Foundation 2-3 8.00 – 08.45 415,000 VND AP1 5 10 Foundation 2-3 08.45 – 09.30 415,000 VND AP1 5 10 Year 1 – 2 09.30 – 10.15 415,000 VND AP1 5 10 Year 1 – 2 10.15 – 11.00 415,000 VND AP1 5 10 Year 3 – 4 11.00 – 12.00 550,000 VND AP1 5 12 Year 5 upwards 12.15 – 01.45 825,000 VND AP1 5 15 20/10 - 24/10 Swimming 8am- 1:45 pm Mr Vinh Ngu- yen Min 8 F2 upwards Various (see letters) AP1 pool Holiday Swimming Programmes - October 2014

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14. Issue 5 /Page 14 PTG - Cheese and Wine Evening Thank you to everyone who came along to the Wine and Cheese Evening last night and helped make it such a success. We had almost 100 parents and teachers there and it was great to see many new faces. A huge thank you to Sharyn and Steven for kindly opening up their home for the evening and thanks to Sharyn, Christine, Ella and Carolina, for all their work organising the evening and for the amazing food. Thanks also to the others who contributed to the great buffet. If you couldn’t make the event this term please come along when we do it all soon. Even if you don’t like wine or cheese there are plenty of other things to enjoy on the evening! Fraine Mahoney (parent) Cheese and Wine Organising Committee Would you consider helping with one or more of these committees? Can you help by giving some time to make a difference within our school community? To sign up for "Class Parent", go to: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-class To sign up for "Country Rep", go to: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-country Email the PTG directly at: bisvnptgap1@gmail.com

15. Issue 5 /Page 15 Volunteers are needed for ticket sales & day of event. To volunteer, please email ellaraj@hotmail.com or santisa17@yahoo.es Thank you! 50,000vnd per ticket & Free Entry for Adults & Children under 2 years Term 1 New Families – Free Entry Alternatively, click on the link below to sign up online. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-bisfamily/ Thank you Ginette Diaz Rodriguez PTG Parent Liaison Coordinator PTG - Future Events

16. Issue 5 /Page 16 MENU FOR F1 - F2 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 29 SEPT) DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MAIN COURSE CHOOSE 1 Ham & Cheese Croque Monsieur, Potato Wedges OR Chicken Rice Chicken Carbonara OR Roast Pork, Rice Pasta Bolognese- Pork OR Sweet & Sour Fish, Rice Battered Fish & Baked Potato OR Nasi Lemak - Chicken & Egg Chili Con Carne-Beef, Rice OR Egg Noodle w Pork VEGETA- BLES Long Beans, Car- rot Chinese Cabbage & Carrot Morning Glory & Carrot Spinach Choy sum & Carrot SOUP Spinach & Melon Watercress Tomato & Tofu Soup Cabbage & Carrot Mixed Vegetables FOR VEGE- TARIAN ONLY Oriental Fried Rice Spinach & Melon Soup Braised Beans & Vegetables, Rice Watercress Soup Veggie Pasta (e) Tomato & Tofu Soup Vegetarian Chili Con Carne, Rice Cabbage & Carrot Soup Sautéed Vegetarian Noodle Mixed Vegetables Soup MENU FOR F3 - YEAR 2 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 29 SEP) DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MAIN COURSE CHOOSE 1 Ham & Cheese Croque Mon- sieur, Potato Wedges OR Chicken Rice Chicken Carbona- ra OR Roast Pork, Rice Pasta Bolognese- Pork OR Sweet & Sour Fish, Rice Battered Fish & Baked Potato OR Nasi Lemak - Chicken & Egg Chili Con Carne- Beef, Rice OR Stir Fry Egg Noo- dle w Pork VEGETABLES Long Beans, Carrot Chinese Cabbage & Carrot Morning Glory & Carrot Spinach Choysum & Car- rot SOUP Spinach & Mel- on Watercress Tomato & Tofu Soup Cabbage & Carrot Mixed Vegetables FOR VEGETARIAN ONLY Oriental Fried Rice Spinach & Mel- on Soup Braised Beans & Vegetables, Rice Watercress Soup Veggie Pasta (e) Tomato & Tofu Soup Vegetarian Chili Con Carne, Rice Cabbage & Carrot Soup Stir Fry Vegetari- an Noodle Mixed Vegetables Soup DELI BAR OPTION Bun filled with Ham & cheese Served with Salad Jacket Potato filled with Baked Beans & Bacon Served with Salad Bun filled with cheese & egg Served with Salad Jacket Potato filled with Bolo- gnese Sauce Served with Salad Bun filled with Chick- en & mayonnaise, Served with Salad Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily

17. Issue 5 /Page 17 MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 29 SEP) DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MAIN COURSE CHOOSE 1 Ham & Cheese Croque Monsieur, Potato Wedges OR Chicken Rice Chicken Carbonara OR Roast Pork, Rice Pasta Bolognese- Pork OR Sweet & Sour Fish, Rice Battered Fish & Baked Potato OR Nasi Lemak - Chicken & Egg Chili Con Carne- Beef, Rice OR Egg Noodle w Pork VEGETA- BLES Long Beans, Carrot Chinese Cabbage & Carrot Morning Glory & Carrot Spinach Choysum & Carrot SOUP Spinach & Melon Watercress Tomato & Tofu Soup Cabbage & Carrot Mixed Vegetables FOR VEGETARI- AN ONLY Oriental Fried Rice Spinach & Melon Soup Braised Beans & Vegetables, Rice Watercress Soup Veggie Pasta (e) Tomato & Tofu Soup Vegetarian Chili Con Carne, Rice Cabbage & Carrot Soup Vegetarian Noodle Mixed Vegetables Soup DELI BAR OPTION Baguette/Jacket Potato fill with ham, chicken, cheese, egg, tuna mayonnaise, baked beans, peas & bolognese sauce Served with Salad Bun/Jacket Potato fill with ham, chicken, cheese, egg, tuna mayonnaise, baked beans, peas & bolognese sauce Served with Salad Wrap/Jacket Potato fill with bacon, ham, chicken, egg, cheese, tuna mayonnaise, baked beans, peas & bolognese sauce Served with Salad Bun/Jacket Potato fill with ham, chicken, cheese, egg, tuna mayonnaise, baked beans, peas & bolognese sauce Served with Salad Baguette/Jacket Potato fill with ham, chicken, cheese, egg, tuna mayonnaise, baked beans, peas & bolognese sauce Served with Salad Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily

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