BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - HANOI

NEWSLETTERMARCH 6 2015| ISSUE 22

IN THIS ISSUE

From Mr. Anthony RowlandsFrom Mr. Christopher ShortFrom Mrs. Karen HanrattyYear 4 - Ba Vi ExpeditionSecondary Physical EducationIGCSE Music ShowcaseLunch MenuContacts

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UPCOMING EVENTS

7th Under 11s Boys Football HYFL Tournament 9th - 13th International Week10th Year 8 Parents Evening KS 3 Mixed Volleyball vs Concordia 12th IB Information Morning KS 4 & 5 Girls football vs HIS 13th Mufti Day14th Maths Olympiad Secondary Mixed Football Tournament at UNIS 14th -15th Bronze DoEIA Practice16th KS 4 & 5 Boys Football vs Korean International School 16th - 20th Science Week18th KS 3 Boys Volleyball fixture vs BVIS Royal City KS 3 Mixed Volleyball fixture vs Concordia 19th Secondary Mixed Football VS St Paul's 20th Primary School Council to visit SOS Children’s Village Year 11 Full Reports Distributed23rd KS 4 & 5 Mixed Football Fixture vs UNIS 27th KS 4/5 Boys football vs KISH 30th KS 3 Mixed Volleyball vs BVIS Royal City (A) KS 4/5 Girls Football Fixture vs HIS31st KS 4/5 Boys football vs Wellspring

MARCH

From Mr Anthony Rowlands - Principal of BIS Hanoi

As is usual, it was wonderful to welcome the students back from their holiday. I have spoken to many and asked them where they spent the Tet period. The answers, as I would have expected, were varied. Some stayed in Hanoi while some travelled to other parts of Vietnam. Indeed, it was a

pleasant surprise to see some BIS Hanoi students when my wife and I were in Da Nang. Other students I spoke to went overseas to places such as Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, France, UK and the USA. In relation to this, an important part of our mission statement’s aide memoire relates to being a Global Citizen and, in school, we continually explore this aspect of school life. I have always said to students that in becoming a Global Citizen we must firstly respect and understand our own country. Of course travelling to other countries also helps with developing an understanding Global Citizenship. It is good that our students do have the experiences of visiting and, therefore understanding, their own country and other countries.

As our students learn the value of becoming a Global Citizen, BIS Hanoi itself is experiencing a far greater global exposure. Recently it was announced that we would be merging with the Nord Anglia Education Group. There will be many advantages for us as a

school in being part of this truly global group which now comprises of 35 schools from all over the world. The school community will, over the next few weeks, be given further information about the benefits of being a part of this world wide organisation.

Another group with Global Citizenship at its heart is the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). Our school is currently an IB Candidate school working towards offering the Diploma Programme in the future. I am extremely pleased with the progress that we are making towards this accreditation and am grateful for the hard work that our staff are undertaking to prepare for this. I am particularly grateful for the work that Ms Diane Vaughan has contributed to the IB accreditation process.

Last, but not least, as our school community is aware, we recently attained full membership of the Council of International Schools (CIS) which has a global membership of around 670 schools. I am extremely pleased to inform our community that the school will receive its pre-accreditation visit from CIS in early May. Not only are our outstanding students working hard to become Global Citizens but BIS Hanoi is also working hard towards its responsibility to become a truly Global school.

I do hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

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PRIMARY FOOTBALL - BIS vs GOLD STAR

I hope all families had a very pleasant Tet holiday. Talking to Year 11 and 12 I know most managed to combine family obligations with their need to keep studying during the long holiday. As you read this they now have 30 teaching days until their IGCSE and AS examinations begin. They are doing

lots of revision and practise questions in class but they need to do a great amount of work outside of class to ensure they receive the grades they truly deserve. As mentioned in previous newsletters we are emphasising English as our language for teaching and whole class discussion. For all of Year 11 and 12 this is especially true in the last push towards their actual examinations, as all their examinations are in English.

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From Mr Christopher Short - Head of Secondary

Over the Tet holiday we had the exciting news that we were going to merge with the Nord Anglia group. There are a huge number of positive aspects of this for secondary students at BIS. One of these is the group’s links with universities around the World including the US and the UK. Nord Anglia runs several British schools in the US which send students onto top universities there and elsewhere. We’re really proud of the preparation we have made for students going onto competitive universities and our link through Nord Anglia now makes this even stronger.

The Year 11 IGCSE Music concert last night was delightful. Congratulations to all four students for a very high standard of performances and thank you to Ms Woolgar for coordinating it all. It was great to see so many parents, students and staff supporting the event.

BIS FOOTBALL - UNDER 11 VS UNDER 13

It was lovely to welcome all the children back to school on Monday this week after the Tet holidays. I always enjoy hearing the stories of where they have travelled to, family visits, outings, etc. It is also wonderful to see how eagerly our children return to school, ready to resume their learning.

As we start this new half term we have many things to look forward to. Year 4 has got the term off to a fabulous start by going on their expedition to Ba Vi on Thursday and Friday this week. From speaking to the teachers and looking at the photographs they certainly had a wonderful time filled with many new and exciting experiences. It is a trip that will be remembered for many years to come by all who went on it.

Next week is International Week; a week which I can honestly say is one of my favourites of the school year. Each year group has selected a country which they will focus on through a range of activities, from trying out the language, to sampling some typical food and drink, learning some facts relating to the history and geography, enjoying the music, dance, etc.; the list goes on. The week will culminate on Friday with a special celebration assembly in the morning to which parents are most welcome, and an International Fair later in the day. Friday is also our dressing up day, when we hope all children will come to school dressed to represent their country.

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From Mrs Karen Hanratty - Head of Primary

FINE DINING

So until next week, ‘Goodbye’, ‘Au Revoir’, ‘Arrivederci’, ‘Annyeonghi kyeseyo’, or ‘Tạm biệt’!

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YEAR 4 | BA VI EXPEDITION

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It is recommended that people should have 60 minutes of moderate to intensive activity each day. Physical activity, Sport and Physical Education can improve cognitive and educational performance of students at school as well as aiding physiological, skill and social development.

Secondary PE at BIS has developed over the last year and students look forward to their weekly lessons. In secondary, students have two core PE lessons weekly. The IGCSE students have 3 theory lessons and 1 practical lesson a week.

It was a very busy time for the department which had it’s first IGCSE students doing their final practical assessment for their IGCSE qualification last month. It was great to see how the students have developed over the last two years. We hope that they keep their focus for their final theory paper at the end of the year. With core PE developing the department is very excited in seeing the subject being more accessible for more students in the future.

Secondary PE has focused during the year in using technology in the classroom. Students have the chance to see themselves with instant feedback using various devices during lessons. Concepts students are taught are: Understanding Games and team sports; Health related fitness; Dance; Gymnastics and Swimming and students are refining their skills in the various areas. Developing a game, Tchouckball and Outdoor Education have been introduced this year in Key stage 3.

In Key stage 4 and 5 students have the chance to select their activities during the year. Options of team sport or individual sports development; Swimming, and Racket activities are selected in the beginning of the year. In year 12 the focus is on giving students various ways in being active and healthy in the future. Students have the opportunity to explore various roles in the sporting community by learning the role of the coach and the official.

Have an active weekend.

SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Ms. Salome AirdrieWhole School

PE Subject Leader

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IGCSE MUSIC SHOWCASE

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BIS HANOI MENUWeek Beginning 9th March

Monday9th Mar 10th Mar 11th Mar 12th Mar 13th Mar

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

From Year 3 to Year 12 : All meals come with a salad or salad bar choice along and 2 choices of vegetables, rice, Vietnamese soup.

From Year 7 to Year 12: We have introduced our NEW Sandwich bar with assorted cheeses, fresh tuna, egg salad, roast meats and other daily specials on our homemade bread, dark rye, whole wheat, oatmeal, french bread, Vietnamese rolls, raisin bread and other fresh baked bread every day.

Morning snack

Morning snack

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Afternoon snack

EYFS

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SEC

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Rice soup Nutella sandwichAmerican doughnut

Corn and chicken soup

Milk Juice Milk Soya milk Juice

Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit

Fried American chicken

Korean beef stew Roast chicken

with BBQ sauceFried crispy pork

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Egg sushi rollPan cake with

nutellaYogurt Oatmeal cookie

Juice Juice Fruit Juice Fruit

Rice soup Nutella sandwichAmerican doughnut

Corn and chicken soup

Milk Juice Milk Soya milk Juice

Fried American chicken

Korean beef stew Sauteed noodle with fried egg rice

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Thang noodleSauteed pork

with riceRoast chicken

with BBQ sauceFried crispy pork Caramel pork

Fried American chicken

Korean beef stew (v) Fried tofu in

tomao sauce riceChicken Cordon

Bleu

Thang noodleMaccaroni with

meat sauceRoast pork with

rice noodleFried crispy pork Caramel pork

(v) Braised soy cake

Sauteed pork with coconut

Roast chicken with BBQ sauce

Sticky rice with steamed chicken

(v) Vegetarian potato curry

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Good communication is important to us and we would like to ensure that you have the correct contact information in order for you to call the school:

School Number: 04 3946 0435

Extention number:

Receptionist: 0(For all general enquiries)

Principal’s Office: 208principaloffice@bishanoi.com(If you wish to contact the School Principal)

Business Manager’s Office: 109thaonguyen@bishanoi.com

Primary Office: 220primaryoffice@bishanoi.com(For all enquiries regarding the Primary Section)

Secondary Office: 215secondaryoffice@bishanoi.com(For all enquiries regarding the Secondary Section)

Admission Department: 222/122/555/777/888bishanoi@bishanoi.comdessydelevaux@bishanoi.com (Admission Manager)jinnyjung@bishanoi.com (Korean Liaison Officer)hatruong@bishanoi.comtrambui@bishanoi.com

Marketing Department: 189huyennguyenngoc@bishanoi.com(For all enquiries regarding Marketing)

Finance Department: 202(For all enquiries regarding school fees)

Medical Room: 117/303linhdieu@bishanoi.com (Main school)liennguyen@bishanoi.com (Early Years Building)(For all enquiries regarding Medical Issues)

Uniform Shop: 221tamle@bishanoi.comnhungpham@bishanoi.com(For all enquiries regarding School Uniform)

School Buses: 218nganguyenthithuy@bishanoi.com(For all requiries regarding School Buses)