AP1 Newsletter 12th June

12 June 2015 | ISSUE 35

Dates for your diary

IN THIS ISSUE

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Headteacher 2

Year 6 3

Music Department - Summer Concert 4

Learning Support Department 5

PE Department 6-9

Art Department 10

AP2 PTG 11

Lunch Menus 12-13

Contact information

225 Nguyen Van Huong St, District 2, HCMC

Tel: (848) 3744 4551

Fax: (848) 3744 4182

E-mail:

[email protected]

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - HO CHI MINH CITY

AN PHU PRIMARY

Newsletter

12th End of Year reports and class lists issued

13th Aquathlon

14th Term 3 clubs end

15th Messy Hands Art Exhibition (see p.10)

17th Parent drop in (2.00 - 3.00 in classrooms)

17th EYFS Music celebration

18th PTG end of term disco

26th Term 3 ends - 11.30am

Pictures below from left to right :

Plant Foods in IPC - Year 1

Animation Club - Year 4-6

Masterchef Club - Year 5-6

June

mailto:[email protected]

From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham

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Today, you have received your child‟s End of Year Report that evaluates achievement and

effort across the identified curriculum areas. Please take time to read this with your child

and in particular look at the targets that have been identified for their future learning.

Next week, on Wednesday 17th June, I would like to invite all parents to come into

school and visit your child‟s classroom between 2.00pm and 3.00pm. This will be a chance

for your child to guide you through the work that has taken place this year. A follow up

letter will be sent to all parents as a reminder on Monday.

In addition to today‟s report, you have also received your child‟s finalised class allocation

for the forthcoming academic year, including the class teacher, class name and room allo-

cation. Thank you for your support within this process.

On Saturday 30th May, it was a privilege for me to attend our Year 13 graduate ceremony at the Rex Hotel to

mark the transition of these students from BIS. Ms Lara Vu from UNICEF was the guest speaker, with reflec-

tions on the past, present and future from Mr Richard Dyer and the outgoing Head Boy and Head Girl. The

word integrity that sits at the top of our aide memoire, was an on-going theme throughout the morning as it

helps us all, whether you are 5 years old or 18 years old, to live our lives in the manner that is expected of all

students that attend the three BIS campuses in HCMC.

As a Head Teacher, it is always very satisfying to see so many young adults being both academically chal-

lenged and socially equipped to enter the next phase in their exciting lives and knowing that both their Pri-

mary and Secondary years at BIS has allowed them to be where there are now and attend the world‟s elite

universities across the globe. Do not underestimate the journey that these students have undertaken and I

look forward to seeing the next generation of graduates moving through our school, equipped to make a posi-

tive difference in the wider world.

This week the final four year 6 classes returned to school from

their adventures in Malaysia. It has been great to hear about

the many challenges that they had to overcome and the many

friendships that had been strengthened and forged during the

residential. More details and pictures can be found on page 3.

Congratulations to all 240 children that took part in the AP1

Summer Concert on Thursday, entitled ‟Name That Tune‟. With

the aim of making music accessible to all, the children put on a

memorable show with both choir and orchestral pieces from

Take That to The Carpenters. The concert concluded with a rousing rendition of ‟Hey Jude‟ from The Beatles.

All of the audience joined in with the chorus whilst waving their arms in appreciation - well done everybody!

Pictures from yesterday‟s event can be found on page 4.

Good luck to all children who are taking part in the BIS Aquathlon on Saturday. An update regarding a slight

change to briefing and race times can be found on page 6.

Finally, I look forward to seeing you all on Monday 15th June for our first „Messy Hands‟ art exhibition at

AP1. Again, details for this event can be found in the newsletter on page 10. Have a great weekend!

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Year 6 - Trip to Malaysia Speak to any of our Year 6 pupils and they will tell you what an amazing time they had on their residential trip

to Earth Camp in Malaysia!

The classes were split to go on two separate trips over the course of two weeks, with 6N and 6I venturing off

into the jungle first followed by 6S, 6V, 6B and 6H the week after. All of the pupils experienced the same activi-

ties, starting with a gentle walk around the village to learn more about the culture and environment of Malay-

sia. After this, we headed to the famous Gua Temperung caves where we walked for nearly an hour into the

depths. On the second day, the pupils were split into two activity groups. The first group went to experience the

excitement of „Mountain School‟ where they were challenged to climb, swing and zip through the trees. The se-

cond group spent the day on the river, learning how to swim safely in a current, how to save one another with

throw bags and how to cross the river safely as a team. In the afternoon, they rafted down the river in teams

and raced the teachers back to camp! The groups swapped over the next day which gave everyone a chance to

discuss what their favourite activity was.

The pupils shone throughout the trip, with many surprising us and themselves with their bravery, risk taking,

personal drive and independence. They all agree that it was an experience that they will never forget!

The Year 6 teachers would like to congratulate all of the pupils on their enthusiasm and achievements. We

would also like to say a huge thank you to Mr John for organising such a successful trip.

Next year? Bring it on!

The Year 6 Team.

Summer Music Concert - ‘Name That Tune’

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This year‟s AP1 Summer Concert was a fantastic event, with an entire programme of instantly recognisable

tunes. The concert began with a rousing performance from our Rock Band “Black Thunder”, followed by excit-

ing items from our four choirs and a host of instrumental groups including the String Orchestra, Ukulele Club

and Drumming Club. The concert culminated in an amazing rendition of “Hey Jude” featuring all 240 children

either singing or playing along. Once again, the young musicians of AP1 have made us extremely proud of

their hard work, commitment and success.

Mrs Elizabeth Bown

Music Leader

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LS Department - Reflect on Your Learning Year

I still need help but I’ll work at it

I am getting better at this

I can do it now!

I’ll work on

my joined

up. Y4 I will try to use

a range of punc-

tuation, properly.

Y6 My sp

elling is

bet-

ter. I a

m writing

long wo

rds now

. Y3

I’m going to think about my organi-sation when I write. Y4

Before I di

dn’t have

language clu

b I wrote

not long sen

tences.

Now I write long

sentences. Y

3

I need to practise read-

ing. Y2

I am trying to lis-

ten without talking

first. Y1 I can use deep-

er vocabulary to

describe what I

want to say. Y5

I can

write very

well. Y2

I am good at reading

because I sound my

words. Some words

are tricky but I try

to sound them. Y1

I've got better at

reading. The teach-

ers helped me. Y4

Scan to visit the LS page

The LS Team wish you all a happy Summer !

Miss Andrea Miss Ha Miss Sarah Miss Thu Ha Miss Louise Miss Linh

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PE Department - BIS Aquathlon 2015 Update

Dear Parents,

Kindly be noted that the time of briefing and first race has been changed as below.

The race briefing: 7.15am

The first race: 7.30am

The swimming will take place in the An Phu Primary pool and the run will take place on the big field.

Boys and girls will set off at different times (in most cases) and will not race against each other. The distances

for each age group are:

You will require a swimming costume, goggles, a hat if you wish, towel and suitable clothes/trainers to run in

(including a t-shirt which must be worn during the run!). A small snack and refreshment is also recom-

mended for after the event. Food will be available to purchase on the day.

Mr Chris Pemble

PE Leader

End of year Camp

Date Sport Time Head Coach

Minimum No. Of

Students Age

Prices (all in VND)

Location

29/6-3/7 Swimming 8.45am - 1.45pm

Mr Vinh Min 8 F2 upwards Various prices

(see letter) AP1 Swimming

Pool

29/6-3/7 Skills factory - mini

soccer 8.15am - 9.45am

SSA Min 8 Age 3 - 5

years 1,600,000 AP1 small field

29/6-3/7 Football 8 am- 11 am SSA Min 8 Year 3 up-

wards 2,200,000 Big field

29/6-3/7 Basketball 1pm-4pm SSA Min 8 Year 3 up-

wards 2,200,000 AP2 Sports hall

Start of year Camp

Date Sport Time Head Coach

Minimum No. Of

Students Age

Prices (all in VND)

Location

21/8-25/8 Swimming 8 am- 1:45

pm Mr Vinh Min 8 F2 upwards

Various prices (see letters)

AP1 pool

21/8-25/8 Skills factory - mini

soccer 8.15am - 9.45am

SSA Min 8 Age 3 - 5

years 1,600,000 AP1 small field

21/8-25/8 Football 8 am- 11 am SSA Min 8 Year 3 up-

wards 2,200,000 Big field

21/8-25/8 Basketball 1pm-4pm SSA Min 8 Year 3 up-

wards 2,200,000 AP2 Sports hall

21/8-25/8 T-ball/Softball 4pm -

5.30pm Mr Rich-

ard Min 8

Year 3 up-wards

660,000 Big Field

PE Department - Holiday Programmes

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PE Department - Gala Swimming 2015

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PE Department - Taekwondo - Little Tigers

PE Department - Dance Camp 2015!

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Art Exhibition - Messy Hands!

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BIS AP2 - PTG Transition (Y6 - Y7)

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MENU FOR F1 - F2 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 15 JUNE)

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 15 JUNE)


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

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MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 15 JUNE)


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 - Chick-

en & Egg

Chili Con Carne-Beef, Rice

OR Egg Noodle w

Pork

VEGETABLES Long Beans, Car-

rots Chinese Cabbage

& Carrots Morning Glory &

Carrots Spinach

Choysum & Car-rots

SOUP Spinach & Melon Watercress Tomato & Tofu

Soup Cabbage & Carrot Mixed Vegetable

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 Noo-dle

Mixed Vegetables Soup

DELI BAR OPTION

Baguette/Jacket Potato

filled with ham, chicken, cheese,

egg, tuna mayon-naise, baked

beans, peas & bo-lognese sauce

Served with Salad

Bun/Vietnamese Baguette



beans, peas & bolognese sauce

Served with Salad

Wrap/Jacket Pota-to

filled with bacon, ham, chicken, egg, cheese, tuna may-

onnaise, baked beans, peas & bo-

lognese sauce Served with Salad

Bun/Vietnamese Baguette


egg, tuna mayon-naise, baked beans, peas & bolognese

sauce Served with Salad

Baguette/Jacket Potato



beans, peas & bolognese sauce

Served with Salad

Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily

AP1 Newsletter 12th June

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