From The Principal’s Office - June 2017

Dear WInS Community,

Upper Secondary Excursion to KL

The 5 days 4 nights educational trip took place on 20th May until 24th May 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A total of 33 secondary students were accompanied by three teachers throughout the tour, namely Mr.

Bong, Mr. Albert and Dr. Lee.

Upon arrival, students visited the Petrosains Discovery Centre in KLCC. They got to experience the hands-

on exhibits and participated in exciting science shows where fun meets science for all ages.

The following day, the group took a journey to 817 hectares forest of Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam.

Students participated in “Skytrex adventure”, an educative eco-recreational activity that bring them closer

to the natural environment. Though the course is challenging but our students manage to overcome their

fear and reached the finishing line.

The next day students embarked on a historic journey into Malaysia in the National Museum. The galleries

present an exciting and innovative approach for the students to explore the history of Malaysia from

prehistoric times to the present. In the afternoon, the group visited the world-class aquarium in KLCC that

showcases animals and marine life from Malaysia and around the world. Students enjoyed the 90-metres

transparent tunnel with a moving walkway that took them past Sand Tiger sharks, giant stingrays, marine

turtles and shoals of other fishes.

After few days of learning about science, nature and history, it was time for students to have fun. Students

went to the adrenaline-pumping theme park in Sunway Lagoon. Some students even managed to meet

the infamous Malaysian radio DJ on Hitz.fm, Jinnyboy, who is filming with a few other renowned

Youtubers.

On the day before departure to Sibu, students stop by the Kidzania, an 80,000 sq. ft. kid-sized city with

more than 60 establishments. Students experienced real-life occupations like firefighters, pilots or even a

doctors through a fun and engaging hands-on learning environment.

Many thanks to all the Secondary staff who assisted in the organization and planning, and a special thank

you to Mr Bong, Mr Albert and Dr Lee for being surrogate parent for all our attending students.

University Guidance

Woodlands were delighted to receive a visit from Mr Tim Joseph from MPW Schools on Friday 16th June.

He came to debrief pupils on the processes involved in applying to further and higher educational

institutions in the UK. He offered tips on both university selection and developing their personal

statements for their application. I do hope it inspired some of our older students. Many thanks to Ms Loh

for facilitating the visit.

We will be having another information session next month for our Secondary students from the University

of Canterbury, England towards the end of July.

Piano Competition

On Saturday 17th June Woodlands played host to its first Piano competition. We had some 45 contestants

registering across three different age categories, not just from Sibu, but across Sarawak. Due to the large

amount of contestants the recitals were broken into two sessions – categories one and two in the

afternoon and category three in the evening.

The high level of performances meant that our international judges were kept very busy over the course

of the performances.

I am very grateful to our COO, Mr Charles for orchestrating the event, supported by selected teachers and

most especially our own very talented Music teacher Mr Thomas Ling.

Well done to all the contestants that played so wonderfully, including several Woodlands students.

Staff Development and Training

This term Vice Principal Peter and I will complete two more sessions with staff on differentiation. Many

thanks to Mr Charles for arranging whole staff training with Red Crescent to ensure we all know the

correct procedures to follow in case of accidents in and around the school compound. They will be running

two sessions for teachers and staff members.

Improving Communication between Home and School

The Senior Leadership Team have been looking at a variety of software that will improve communication

between home and school. We have identified a programme that we would like to trial with Years 7 and

8 parents. If successful, we will extend this throughout the school. Parents are invited to school for a

short demonstration at 2pm on Friday 28th July in our Common Room (L2). We look forward to seeing you

all.

Late Arrivals

I am delighted we have made inroads with parents of our Secondary division who have made a more

concerted effort ensuring their child is arriving to school on time. However I am aware that some of our

students in Primary and several in our Early Years division are failing to get to school in a timely fashion.

Late arrivals negatively impact on learning. Students arrive in a stressful state, the flow of the lesson is

curtailed by the unnecessary distraction, which, in turn will inevitably impact on all the students already

in the class. Please be respectful and thoughtful in this matter.

Health and Safety

Following several practice fire evacuations, on Thursday 22nd June WInS invited the Sibu fire brigade to

watch a demonstration to offer further advice. Following the evacuation the Chief firefighter gave

separate safety talks to Secondary, Primary and Early Years students on what to do in case of fire, and

how to successfully put out fire using fire extinguishers.

Firefighter Joseph speaks to the Early Years and Primary students

Ms Priscilla models appropriate use of fire extinguishers

Many thanks to our Head of Admin (Mr Desmond) for facilitating this and a huge thank you to all the fire

fighters for their interesting and informative demonstrations.

Early Years and Primary Students’ Health and Safety

Please be informed that the Early Years corridor will be closed off between 8am and 3.15pm to parents.

Should parents require access in case of emergencies, please check in with Ms Anne first in the School

Office. Please note that no parents should be in the building during school hours apart from the Lower

Ground floor. In case of emergencies, please go directly to Ms Anne who will help facilitate your request.

Student Crèche (Child Minding) Service

Please be reminded we are trialing after-school care facilities. We do have some available spaces left. Your

child/ren will have educational based activities prepared and enjoy ligh snacks and refreshments. You can

register your child with Ms Anne.

Fidget Spinners

From time-to-time new child - centred toys hit the market, and the latest fashion are spinners.

Fidget Spinners

Originally designed as a tool to assist students with Special Educational Needs (ADD, ADHD and autism)

they have become mainstream. Please be informed that the school would like to monitor their usage, and

therefore we request that students SHOULD NOT bring their own spinners into school. Each Primary

teacher will have their own bank of spinners to share with the students when appropriate.

Morals and Ethics

In June our whole school focus was on Honour as our Core Value of the Month.

Our certificate winners this month were:

WInS Angels – Zamair Akber Ali

Pre – K – Daniel Ting P1 W – Kayla Kang P2 – Nadine Soraya

P1 I – Ivy Tang Ing Siew

P1 N – Ting Ping

P1 S – Kingsley Seo Jin Tao

P3 – Tang Yan Yao P4 – Zephyr Chan P5 – Moses Ting Lik Su P6 – Tang Yan Quan

Y7 W – Annable Tiong Y8 W – Deepti Nagori Y9 W – Hii Jing Ling Y10 W – Lee Wei Da

Y7 I - Vladislava Daniilovna Palshina

Y8 I - Samuel Ting Tai Jun

Y9 I – Ling Bet En Y10 1 – Annabel Wong Sze Nee

Y11 W – Aaron Toh

Y11 I – Sharon Yii Chiew Hua

Congratulations to all the students! Please note our Value of the Month for July will be Enthusiasm. Please

feel free to discuss with your child in the home environment to reinforce their understanding and learning.

Congratulations to all our Value of the Month winners for May – Gratefullness

Professional Development for Senior Managers

Please be informed that Ms Suhanti (Head of Early Years and Primary), Mr Peter Bong (Vice-Principal) and

I will be attending a special conference in Kuching from Monday 31 July until Thursday 3rd August. Please

contact Mr Charles (COO) should you have any urgent problems regarding Primary or Early Years. Mr Bong

(Head of Secondary) will also be present at school during these dates

Kind regards,

Aubrey Groves

(Principal)

Important Dates for Your Diary

Friday 21st July – Information afternoon for selected Y10 students

Saturday 22nd July - Sarawak Day

Friday 28th July – Year 7 and Year 8 parental workshop on Edupage communication system 2pm

Monday 31st July – 3rd August – Principal, Vice Principal and Head of Early Years / Primary absent from

WInS

校长办公室 - 2017年 6 月

亲爱的 WInS社群，

中学高年级吉隆坡教育考察旅行

中学部高年级有 33位学生，于 5月 20日至 5月 24日，到吉隆坡进行 5天 4夜的教育考

察旅行。 领队老师是 Mr. Bong, Mr. Albert and Dr. Lee 。

抵达后，学生们访问了 KLCC 国油科学探索中心。 他们获得了亲自动手制作展览品的体

验，并参加了令人兴奋的科学节目，可以说，大家都获得一个 不分 年 龄层，人人共享

科学 乐趣的时 机。

第二天，学生们前往面积有 817公顷的莎亚南国家植物园。 学生参加了“Skytrex 冒

险”，这是一个具有教育性的生态康乐活动，使他们更接近大自然， 虽然过程很有挑战

性，但我们的学生都尽量设法克服恐惧，并达到了终点。

第二天，学生们在国家博物馆踏上了马来西亚历史的旅程。展廊为学生们提供了一个令人

兴奋和创新的方法，让他们发掘從史前时代一直到现在马来西亚的历史。 下午，学生们

参观了 KLCC 的世界级水族馆，该水族馆展示了马来西亚及世界各地的动物和海洋生物。

学生们享受了 90米的透明隧道，一个移动的走道，带领他们穿过了南非虎头鲨，巨型黄

貂鱼，海龟和其他浅滩的鱼类。

经过几天的科学，自然和历史的学习，接着是学生玩乐的时候； 学生们去了惊险刺激的

主题公园--- 双威水上乐园。 有些学生甚至设法在 Hitz.fm 广播中心，见到非常著名的

马来西亚广播员 Jinnyboy，他和其他一些著名的 Youtubers 正进行拍摄节目。

在离开诗巫前一天，学生们参访了面积有 8万平方英尺的, 拥有 60多家展场的儿童职业

体验乐园。 学生们通过一个有趣的亲自动手学习环境，体验消防队员，飞行员甚至医生

等现实生活中的各种职业。

非常感谢所有协助组织和规划的同事们，特别感谢 Mr Bong, Mr Albert and Dr Lee，他

们成功地扮演了代行父母的角色。

升学讲座会

本校于 6 月 16日（星期五），主办了一场升学讲座会，主讲者是来自 MPW学校的 Mr Tim

Joseph。 他分享了有关到英国升学的申请程序的讯息，同时也提示学生们如何提升被录

取的机率及书写个人履历的技巧。 我希望他的讲述能启发一些高年级的学生。 非常感谢

Ms Loh安排了这项讲座会。

下个月底我们将会為中学部学生主办另外一场有关英国坎特伯雷大学的升学讲座会。

钢琴比赛

6月 17日（星期六），Woodlands 承办了首次钢琴比赛。 参赛者有 45 位，比赛按照年龄

分为三组，这些参赛者不仅来自诗巫，而是来自砂拉越各地。 由于参赛人数众多的缘

故，赛会被分为两个阶段进行，第一组与第二组在下午，第三组则安排在晚上进行。

由于水平的高超, 在整个表演过程中, 国际专业评审都在聚精会神的投入评审工作。

我非常感谢首席运营员 Mr Charles 策划此项活动，并且获得特选教师，特别是本校非常

有才华的音乐老师 Mr Thomas Ling 从旁鼎力支持及协助。

对于所有参赛者，其中包括了 Woodlands 的几位学生来说，这真是一个美好的体验！

教师的专业发展及培训

在这个学期, 副校长 Mr Peter 及我将会再主持两场关于“因材施教”的研讨会。也非常

感谢 Mr Charles 为全体教职员工 安排了红新月会的急救训练课程，让我们知道万一校

园里发生意外时的对策。接下来本校将会再进行多两场类似的研讨会。

改善家庭与学校之间的沟通

高层领导团队一直在研究开发一种改善家庭和学校之间沟通的软件。 我们已经确定了一

类程序，并且会与 7, 8, 年级的父母一起尝试这个程序; 如果成功，我们将会在整个学

校实施。并且我们将会在 7月 28日，下午 2点，邀请父母到到本校第二层的交谊厅来参

加一个简短的示范，非常期待你们的出席。

迟到

我非常高兴地看到现在中学部的父母，都尽可能确保他们的孩子能准时到校； 不过，我

们仍发现有一些小学部及幼儿园的学生并没有准时上学。

迟到对学习会造成负面影响。 学生将在紧张的状态下到校，而且上课的流程会受到干

扰，这无可避免地影响到在课堂上的所有学生。 相关父母请在这件事上能顾及尊重他人

与大局。

经过几次火灾疏散演习后，WInS 于 6月 22日（星期四），邀请到诗巫消防队到校观看本

校的疏散演示，并提供进一步的意见；之后，首席消防员对中，小学和幼儿园的学生各别

进行了安全讲座会，教导学生当遇到火灾时，应如何使用灭火器成功灭火。

健康与安全

消防队员在对小学及幼儿园的学生讲述防火知识

Ms Priscilla 在示范如何正确使用灭火器

非常感谢行政处主任 Mr Desmond 安排此项活动，也非常感谢消防队员们非常生动及富有

知识性的演示。

幼儿园及小学学生的健康与安全

请注意，本校将在早上 8 点至下午 3点 15分之间，关闭幼儿园走廊；并且除了底楼以

外，上课期间父母不能停留在校内。如果家长有遇到紧急情况需要处理，请先到学校办公

室通知

Ms Anne .

学生托儿服务

请注意，本校正在尝试进行课后托儿服务措施，目前仍有一些名额。在托儿服务时间，我

们将会为你的孩子准备一些有教育性的活动，同时他们也可以享用一些点心。 如您有意

要让孩子加入此项课后托儿服务，请向 MS Ann登记。

指尖陀螺（用来缓解压力的玩具）

市面上经常出现一些新的儿童玩具，现在最流行的儿童玩具是指尖陀螺。

指尖陀螺

最初设计这些玩具是为了帮助有特殊教育需要的学生（注意力缺陷、过动症、和自闭

症），现在这些玩具已经成为主流。 请注意，学校会监测其使用情况，因此我们要求学

生不要将自己的指尖陀螺带入学校。 每位小学教师将有自己的指尖陀螺储藏室，在适当

的时候会与学生分享此玩具。

道德伦理

六月份，我们整个学校聚焦于“ 荣誉 ”这个课题，获得奖状的学生名单如下：

WInS Angels –

Zamair Akber Ali

Pre – K –

Daniel Ting

P1 W – Kayla

Kang

P2 – Nadine

Soraya

P1 I – Tang Ing

Siew

P1 N – Ting Ping

P1 S – Kingsley

Seo Jin Tao

P3 – Tang Yan

Yao

P4 – Zephyr Chan P5 – Moses Ting

Lik Su

P6 – Tang Yan

Quan

Y7 W – Annable

Tiong

Y8 W – Deepti

Nagori

Y9 W – Hii Jing

Ling

Y10 W – Lee Wei

Da

Y7 I - Vladislava

Daniilovna

Palshina

Y8 I - Samuel

Ting Tai Jun

Y9 I – Ling Bet

En

Y10 1 – Annabel

Wong Sze Nee

Y11 W – Aaron

Toh

Y11 I – Sharon

Yii Chiew Hua

恭喜所有获奖的同学，请留意六月的价值观是 “ 热忱”，请随时与你的孩子在家里讨论

此课题，以协助他们对此课题有进一步的了解与学习。

恭喜所有获得 5 月份价值观感恩奖状的人

高级经理专业发展

请注意，MS Suhanti（小学部主任），Mr Peter Bong（副校长）将于 7月 31（日星期

三）至 8 月 3（日星期四）赴古晋出席特别会议。 如果您有关于小学或幼儿园的紧急问

题，请联系 Mr Charles（首席运营员）；有关中学部学生的问题则请联系中学部主任 Mr

Bong。

Woodlands 国际学校校长

奥布雷 谨启

在您日记里重要的日期：

7月 21日（星期五） - 下午 选择性会见 10年级的一些家长

7月 22日（星期六） - 砂拉越日

7月 28日（星期五） - 2：00 Pm ，进行 7年级和 8年级 “ Edupage 通讯系统 ”家

长工作坊

7月 31日至 8月 3日（星期一）至 （星期四） - 校长，副校长，幼儿园兼小学部主任

不在学校。