Norwegian International School

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Newsletter: 15th January 2016  

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After-school activities begin on

Monday 18th January 2016

Teach for a Day Friday 29th January 2016

(8:40am – 11:00am)

Cool in the Pool Saturday 30th January 2016

(9am - to 12 noon)

Chinese New Year (wear red)

Monday 8th February 2016

Progress reports will go home on

Wednesday 17th January 2016

NIS Sports Festival Saturday 20th January 2016

(9am - to 12 noon)

Family Fun Day Theme: Western (cowboys, cows, horses, hats,

boots etc) Saturday 19th March 2016

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Open Day Our Open Day was great! Many parents and students used the opportunity to meet teachers and discuss progress made, targets and strategies to assist students’ learning. Thank you to everyone who came out for the Open Day. Communication between home and school is vital for student success. Please remember that you can make appointments to meet teachers at any time; you don't have to wait until Open Day.

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Drop-off time is from 7:30am

In the interest of the safety of our students, we would like to remind you that our drop-off time is from 7:30am. If you do arrive at the school before 7:30am, please wait with your child in your vehicle until 7:30am. Thank you.

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Norwegian International School

11 Rotimi Amaechi Road, GRA Phase III, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Telephone: +234 (0) 84 300 501

Email: headteacher@nisng.com www.nisng.com

8th January 2016 Dear Parents, Teach for a Day – 8:40am to 11:00am on Friday 29th January 2016 We would like to invite you to teach one or more lessons between 8:40am and 11:00am on Friday 29th January 2016. It is hoped that the day will give you an insight into what goes on in our classrooms and strengthen the partnership between home and school. Please complete the form below to indicate your preferred times and topics. Though we want you to select topics you are comfortable with, you may seek guidance on the most suitable topics from teachers. We look forward to seeing you in action! Yours in education, Nkechi Fakoya and Tayo Popoola Heads of Primary and Secondary Schools

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Teach for a Day at Norwegian International School

Name:

Telephone number:

Time Class (Nursery, Foundation,

Reception or Years 1 to 11) Subject and topic (e.g. maths – fractions, english –

verbs, history – Nigerian history, art – crafts etc)

8:40am - 9:20am

9:20am - 10:00am

10:20am - 11:00am

Please return this form to the school reception by Friday 15th January 2016

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Cool in the Pool (9am to 12 noon on Saturday 30th January 2016) This term’s Cool in the Pool is nearly here. The NIS swimming pool will be open from 9am till midday on Saturday 30th January 2016. As it is designed to be a fun time for the entire family, children must be accompanied by parents. Please remember to bring a bottle of water and snacks. Let the pictures of the last Cool in the Pool remind you of the fun we had last term.

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After-school activities After-school activities will commence on Monday 18th January 2016. If you still haven’t signed up, please do so by Monday 18th January 2016. Payment for the activities can be made by credit or debit card at the school shop. A bank transfer to the school shop account can also be made. The bank details are below: Bank: Zenith Bank Account name: Norwegian International School – Shop Account Account number: 1012762827 Reference: Please use your child’s first name and surname as reference Please return the completed forms, along with evidence of payment, to the school reception by Monday 18th January 2016. A receipt will be issued shortly afterwards.

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Get ready for Family Fun Day (Saturday 19th March 2016) We await this year’s Family Fun Day with great excitement. We advise that you get your costumes now. The theme is western (cowboys, hats, boots, cows, horses, red Indians etc). What will you wear?

The 2015 Family Fun Day was superb. Don’t miss the 2016 Family Fun Day!

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Don’t forget to Teach for a Day (on Friday 29th January 2016). Forms should be returned to the school by Monday 18th January 2016 at the latest. Ms Nkechi and Dr Tayo Heads of Primary and Secondary Schools

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Calendar of events for Term 2

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Date ActivitiesFriday assembly

will be led byTuesday, January 5, 16 Teachers return to schoolWednesday, January 6, 16 Students return to schoolThursday, January 7, 16Friday, January 8, 16 HeadsSaturday, January 9, 16Sunday, January 10, 16Monday, January 11, 16Tuesday, January 12, 16Wednesday, January 13, 16Thursday, January 14, 16

Friday, January 15, 16

Open Day - come and talk about your child's progress (no lessons on this day). Curriculum guidelines will be also be handed to parents. -

Saturday, January 16, 16Sunday, January 17, 16Monday, January 18, 16 After-school activities beginTuesday, January 19, 16Wednesday, January 20, 16Thursday, January 21, 16Friday, January 22, 16 Year 2Saturday, January 23, 16Sunday, January 24, 16Monday, January 25, 16Tuesday, January 26, 16Wednesday, January 27, 16Thursday, January 28, 16Friday, January 29, 16 Parent Teaching Day Year 7Saturday, January 30, 16 Cool in the PoolSunday, January 31, 16Monday, February 1, 16Tuesday, February 2, 16Wednesday, February 3, 16Thursday, February 4, 16Friday, February 5, 16 Year 8Saturday, February 6, 16Sunday, February 7, 16Monday, February 8, 16 Chinese New Year (wear red)Tuesday, February 9, 16Wednesday, February 10, 16 No school (half-term break)Thursday, February 11, 16 No school (half-term break)Friday, February 12, 16 No school (half-term break) -Saturday, February 13, 16Sunday, February 14, 16 St Valentine's DayMonday, February 15, 16Tuesday, February 16, 16Wednesday, February 17, 16 Progress reports will go homeThursday, February 18, 16Friday, February 19, 16 Year 10

Saturday, February 20, 16 Inter-house Sports DaySunday, February 21, 16Monday, February 22, 16 French Week

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR TERM 2 OF THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR TERM 2 OF THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

Tuesday, February 23, 16 French WeekWednesday, February 24, 16 French WeekThursday, February 25, 16 French WeekFriday, February 26, 16 French Week French AssemblySaturday, February 27, 16Sunday, February 28, 16Monday, February 29, 16Tuesday, March 1, 16 St David's Day (Wales)/Zero Discrimination DayWednesday, March 2, 16 Happy Birthday Dr Seuss!Thursday, March 3, 16 World Book DayFriday, March 4, 16 Year 1Saturday, March 5, 16Sunday, March 6, 16 Mother's DayMonday, March 7, 16Tuesday, March 8, 16 International Women's DayWednesday, March 9, 16 End-of-term examinationsThursday, March 10, 16 End-of-term examinationsFriday, March 11, 16 End-of-term examinations -Saturday, March 12, 16Sunday, March 13, 16Monday, March 14, 16 End-of-term examinationsTuesday, March 15, 16 End-of-term examinationsWednesday, March 16, 16Thursday, March 17, 16 St Patrick's Day (wear green)Friday, March 18, 16 Intra-school swimming gala (bring your swimwear) FoundationSaturday, March 19, 16 Family DaySunday, March 20, 16 International Day of HappinessMonday, March 21, 16 World Poetry Day (school closes at 1pm)Tuesday, March 22, 16 Class parties (school closes at 1pm)Wednesday, March 23, 16 Awards morning (school closes at 1pm)

Thursday, March 24, 16End-of-term performance and assembly - 11am (school closes at 1pm)

Friday, March 25, 16Good Friday - no school. Term break - school reopens on 11th April (staff) or 12th April 2016 (students) -

Saturday, March 26, 16Sunday, March 27, 16