1. 1. 27 March 2015 | ISSUE 26 Dates for your diary IN THIS ISSUE From: Page Headteacher 2 FOBISIA Maths in Shanghai 3 FOBISIA Performing Arts Carnival 4 EAL Department 5 Student Council 6 Music Department 7-8 PE Department 9-10 Lunch Menus 11-12 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 1st Spring Music Concert 6.30pm 5th Term 2 clubs finish 7th and 8th Parent/Teacher Meetings 3.00pm to 5.30pm 9th Term 3 Club Booklet goes live 10th Vietnamese after school classes finish April Pictures from left to right : ICT Lesson - Year 4 Apprentice Club Sale - Year 5 and 6 Creating New Colours by mixing colours - Year 1 Art lessons
2. 2. From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham Issue 26/Page 2 AP1 Parent Blog and BIS HUB Click on the links below to access the AP1 Parent Blog and the new BIS HUB on the main website. There is a wealth of information on both sites about our school and what the children have been up to. AP1 Parent Blog BIS HUB It has been another busy week at the AP1 campus. We were delighted on Monday to welcome back our FOBISIA Music students who, under the carful guidance of Ms Beth, participated in the FOBISIA Arts Carnival hosted by Shrewsbury School, Bangkok. The event was a major success culminating in a magnificent concert on Sunday and accord- ing to the feedback from Ms Beth, the students and the parents in attendance, it was superb. We are delighted our children could be part of such an event. As one event finishes the focus is already shifting to the Spring Concert on Wednesday 1st April. This is a wonder- ful evening with all three campuses participating. If you are a parent of the children in any of the choirs or orchestras taking part, please do make sure you have purchased your tickets from Ms Trang our AP1 cashier. As you are no doubt aware, the temperature has risen in recent weeks and we would ask you please to make sure that your child comes to school every day with their hat and water bottle, both essential items with the current hot temperatures that are set to continue. Our Terrace Caf is proving popular with parents and teachers and I would urge you, if you have not already done so to pop by and grab a cof- fee, pastry, smoothie or juice. We have some seating available overlooking the field where parents can meet while waiting for children at the end of the day or just after drop off. It might prove to be the ideal venue for class coffee mornings! A reminder please that no children should be buying items from the Terrace Caf unless they are with an adult. Clubs and Activities are drawing to a close and next week will be the last week of clubs for this term. It has been another successful term with chil- dren able to choose from a wide variety of clubs. While we are not yet fin- ished with Term 2 clubs, Term 3 clubs are already being finalised and the booklet will be shared with parents on the 9th of April. More details will be shared with you in next weeks newsletter. Our parents evenings will be held on April 7th and 8th. For the first time we have used an online sign up system and the feedback to date has been very positive. Sign up has been extended until Tuesday, March 31st at 5pm so if you have not already done so, please make sure you book a slot online with your childs class teacher. The picture on the left is a screen shot of accessing the parent sign up portal. Just a few clicks and the appointment is made! It is always a pleasure to walk around the campus and visit the classrooms where our children are engaged in a plethora of learning experiences. This week has been no different. Activities have ranged from science investigations taking place in year 6, persuasive letter writing in year 3, community service partners visit- ing year 5, Foundation Stage investigating dinosaurs, a number of classes preparing for upcoming assem- blies, t-ball matches on the field, band performances in Music lessons and a host of other amazing learning opportunities. Learning could never be described as 1 or even 2 dimensional here at BIS with our teachers always striving to make the learning experiences for the children as exciting, dynamic and challenging as they can and they have certainly succeeded this week. No doubt these learning experiences will continue as our teachers continue to go the extra mile for our students. Wishing you all a relaxing weekend.
3. 3. Issue 26/Page 3 FOBISIA Maths in Shanghai On Thursday 5th March, Ly, Jenny, Joseph and Phan Ha left the searing heat of Ho Chi Minh for the near freezing temperatures in Shanghai. Yet frostbite wasnt their only concern, as 128 other elite mathematicians lay in wait, along with several hundred of the toughest questions known to a Year Six child. However none of this failed to wipe the ever present smiles from our team, who earned consistent praise for the way they collaborated during the competition. From the opening Maths Trail to the closing construction task, they tried their very best, and were notable for their determination to enjoy themselves, long after fatigue and cold had dampened the spirits of their rivals. The trophy may gather dust in the cupboard of another school, but their memories will live forever. A special well done to Joseph for being in the team that won the Maths Trail! Mr Andy James Year 5 Teacher and Maths Leader
4. 4. Issue 26/Page 4 Music Department - FOBISIA PPAC FOBISIA Primary Performing Arts Carnival 2015 This years Carnival was hosted by Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok. 21 students from the TX and AP1 primary campuses travelled to Thailand to rehearse with a huge choir and orchestra of over 250 members from FOBISIA schools around the region. The theme for the weekend was Primary Colours and all of the mu- sic we performed contained references to different colours. The children also had an opportunity to take part in some traditional Thai games and toy-making activities. What a fabulous event and we cant wait until next year when the carnival will be hosted by BIS Vietnam. Mrs Beth Bown AP1 Music Leader
5. 5. Issue 26/Page 5 EAL Department - Writing Skills Year 4 have been writing persuasive texts. The chil- dren have been working collaboratively to reconstruct a text from a listening. After doing so, they identified the grammar features and vocabulary used when writing a persuasive letter. The children then wrote their own letter to Saigon Zoo, expressing their opinions on the use of zoos. Mr Luke Turner Year 4 EAL Teacher We have been improving our writing by identifying parts of speech in our sentences; have had fun work- ing on our speaking skills and thinking fast on our feet! Year 3 have been reading plays and learning how to write dialogues. Check out our display. Ms Lisa Sood Year 3 EAL Teacher Writing Persuasive Texts
6. 6. Issue 26/Page 6 Student Council - The Childrens Voice
7. 7. Issue 26/Page 7 Music Department - Spring Concert
8. 8. Music Department - Young Musician Issue 26/Page 8
9. 9. Issue 26/Page 9 PE Department - Schools Dance Show On Wednesday 6th May, BIS are organising the HCMC Schools Dance show. The show is for pupils in MP2 and MP3 and can be a group or individual dance performed in any style. The dance show allows pupils to showcase their talents by choreographing and performing their own piece. If pupils are part of the Dance Centre, they are more than welcome to combine with other BIS pupils to perform one of these dances. If you would like to enter the show, please have a dance ready to perform to the PE department by the Monday 13th April. If you would like further in- formation please email Ms Lara at larawilkinson@bisvietnam.com Ms Lara Wilkinson PE Teacher
10. 10. Issue26 /Page 10 PE Department - April/May Holiday Programmes Date Sport Time Head Coach Minimum No. Of Students Age Prices (all in VND) Location 20/4-24/4 Football 8.00 am - 11.00 am SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 2,200,000 Big field 20/4-24/4 Basketball 1.00pm - 4.00pm SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 2,200,000 AP2 Sports Hall 20/4-24/4 Swimming 8.45am - 1.45pm Mr Vinh Min 8 F2 upwards Various prices (see letter) AP1 Swim- ming Pool 20/4-24/4 T-ball/ Softball 4.00pm - 5.30pm Mr Richard Min 8 Year 3 upwards 660,000 Big Field 20/4-24/4 Multi-sports 8.15am - 9.15am Mr Rich- ard Min 8 F3 - Y2 440,000 AP1 Sports Hall 20/4-24/4 Multi-sports 9.45am - 10.45am Mr Richard Min 8 F1 - F2 440,000 AP1 Sports Hall 27/4-1/5 Football 8.00 am - 11.00 am SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 2,200,000 Big field 27/4-1/5 Basketball 1.00pm - 4.00pm SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 2,200,000 AP2 Sports Hall Saigon Pony Club - Pony Clinics
11. 11. Issue 26/Page11 MENU FOR F1 - F2 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 30 MARCH) 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 Sauted Vegetarian Noodle Mixed Vegetables Soup MENU FOR F3 - YEAR 2 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 30 MARCH) 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 Noodle 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 Vegeta- bles 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 Vege- tarian Noodle Mixed Vegeta- bles 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 Chicken & may- onnaise, Served with Sal- ad Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily
12. 12. Issue 26/Page 12 MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 30 MARCH) DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MAIN COURSE CHOOSE 1 Ham & Cheese Croque Monsieur, 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 Egg Noodle w Pork VEGETA- BLES Long Beans, Carrot Chinese Cabbage & Carrot Morning Glory & Carrot Spinach Choysum & Car- rot 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, chick- en, cheese, egg, tu- na mayonnaise, baked beans, peas & bolognese sauce Served with Salad Bun/Jacket Potato fill with ham, chicken, cheese, egg, tuna mayon- naise, baked beans, peas & bo- lognese sauce Served with Salad Wrap/Jacket Potato fill with bacon, ham, chicken, egg, cheese, tuna may- onnaise, baked beans, peas & bolo- gnese sauce Served with Salad Bun/Jacket Potato fill with ham, chicken, cheese, egg, tuna mayon- naise, baked beans, peas & bolognese sauce Served with Salad Baguette/Jacket Potato fill with ham, chicken, cheese, egg, tuna mayon- naise, baked beans, peas & bo- lognese sauce Served with Salad Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily