THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MONACO

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION

WELCOME BOOKLET

12, Quai Antoine 1er, MC 98000, Monaco. Tel: + (377) 93.25.68.30

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THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MONACO

12, Quai Antoine 1er

MC 98000 Monaco

tel. 93.25.68.20 fax. 93.25.68.30

WELCOME ISM BOOKLET

The Parent-Teacher- Association (PTA) gives you a hearty welcome to ISM!

Our school offers a rich multicultural environment with wonderfuleducational, social and community service opportunities for students andtheir families, with over 47 nationalities represented. We encourage parentsto become involved in the school community through the PTA, which is afun and rewarding way to make friends, settle into your new communityand help support the school in its aims achieve the highest level of educationfor your children.

Parents are given assistance from the moment they decide to send theirchildren to ISM.

We offer advice, support and can put families in touch with other ISMparents who speak your own language if that helps. Once you arrive, youwill be welcomed and start becoming part of our friendly ISM community.

We hope that you find this booklet helpful as you settle into your newschool and community. It is by no means an exhaustive list and wewelcome your suggestions for activities and association to be included.This booklet will be updated during the year and posted on the school’swebsite. Whatever your questions, please do not hesitate to contact usand we will help you find the answer.

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PTA CONTACTS:

President: Catherine Mitchell cmitchellmc@yahoo.frTel: 06 80 86 48 19

Vice President: Charlotte Hill Jersey67_@hotmail.comTel: 06 78 63 66 97

Treasurer:

Secretary: Charlotte Hill Jersey67_@hotmail.comTel: 06 78 63 66 97

Welcome Committee Chair: Christina Bergamasco chris.berg@monaco.mcTel: 06 61 15 83 46

Russian Welcome: Janna Aidarkhanova jaidarkh@hotmail.com Tel: 06 43 91 40 03

Julia Lakschin julia@lakschin.comTel: 06 27 37 70 72

Italian Welcome: Christina Bergamasco chris.berg@monaco.mcTel: 06 61 15 83 46

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WHAT DOES THE PTA DO

All parents are automatically Members of the Parent Teacher Association.Our aim is to foster positive working relationships between parents and ourchildren’s school. We organize a variety of social events throughout the yearand help to sponsor fund raising events which are organised to help theschool and the nominated charities. Each class has its own PTARepresentative (all parents are eligible for this role) and there are key officershelping with welcome, hospitality and special events such as sports day andthe annual Summer Fête.

The PTA is always in need of your contributions to be able to organisethe events and support the school, for which we are very grateful. Thisyear we hope we can count on a large number of parents support, soplease bring along your ideas and suggestions on how you can help andbe part of the team!

How to volunteer

If you are interested in helping with any of the events listed below, pleasesend an email to Catherine Mitchell at cmitchellmc@yahoo.fr and youwill be contacted by the coordinator of that event at the appropriatetime.

Class representativeSummer FeteSports DayGinger Bread House makingEaster BunnyLibrary AssistanceWelcome Committee Membership

Students, parents, teachers, staff, support staff and the Board of Directors areall part of the school community and we have one common goal -

TO CREATE A WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE FOR LEARNING

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ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

INDOOR ACTIVITIES

• Munchkins Club: Ni Box 1st floor, 35 Boulevard Louis II, MonacoTel: 97.77.50.51Website: http://mcmunchkinsclub.comActivities for children from 1-8 years old

A bilingual kid’s club with activities for the children from 1-8 yearsold:Music with Kindermusik, dance (Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Zumba), gymand yoga, arts & crafts, cooking lessons, painting workshops -learningabout famous artists and their techniques, fashion recycling,photography, judo & self defense, kids Yoga, creative gym and pilates.

And for those who love to party and have fun Munchkins club canorganise themed Disco and birthday parties.

• Fun House: Jardin d’Appoline, MonacoTel: 97 70 79 24Website: https://www.facebook.com/FunHouseMonaco

• Nibox: 35 Boulevard Louis II, MonacoTel: 97 98 77 77Website: http://www.nibox.mcBowling, video games and indoor games.

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

• Zoological Garden: It houses some two hundred and fifty animalswith around fifty different species.

PLAYGROUNDS / PARKS

• Park Princesse Antoinette: 54, Boulevard du Jardin ExotiqueTel: 08 99 96 44 79

• Fontvieille Park: Avenue des Guelfes, Fontvieille.

• Trocadéro Park: Place des Moulins.

MUSIC SCHOOLS

• Académie de Musique: 1, boulevard Albert 1er.Tel: 93 15 28 91

MUSEUM

• Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium: Avenue Saint-Martin (onthe Rock).

THEATRE

• Théâtre des Muses: 45A Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, MonacoTel: 97 98 10 93Website: www.theatredesmuses.fr

• Théâtre des Variétés: 1, Boulevard Albert 1er, MonacoTel: 92 16 61 66 www.theatre-des-varietes

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SCHOOL DRESS CODE

FOR ALL EARLY YEARS, PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASSES 10 & 11

There are 2 options available as follows:

1. Dress code – either navy blue, beige or white coloured clothing isacceptable. Girls may wear navy or beige trousers (not jeans), or skirts,with a white / navy shirt/blouses (with collar) , and navy jumpers.Early Years girls may also wear a pinafore dress. Boys may wear navyor beige trousers or bermuda shorts (not jeans), white or navy poloshirt with collar and a navy jumper. Black shoes. Some suggestedwebsites: Gap, M+S, H+M etc…..

2. School polo shirts and sweaters (optional):

www.trotwood.com Please click on Uniform icon. Major credit-cards andcheques are accepted. Free delivery to home address, Monaco and vicinities.For information on sizing feel free to contact on sales@trotwood.com or

Trotwood import export38 Boulevard des Moulins98000 MonacoTel: 06 07 93 24 94Fax: 97 70 68 31

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SPORTS GYMS, POOLS & TENNIS

If you wish your child to take part in a sporting activity, you must makean appointment for a medical examination with your family doctor orone of the sports doctors at the Sports Medicine Centre (CENTREMÉDICO-SPORTIF). Following this examination, the doctor will beable to issue your child with a medical certificate of fitness to take partin the sport of their choice. This certificate is compulsory formembership of many sports clubs.

CENTRE MÉDICO-SPORTIF

Stade Louis II, 7 Avenue des Castelans, Monaco. Tel: 92 05 41 11Opening Hours: 8.30am to 7.00pm from Monday to Thursday - from8.30am to 5.30 on Friday

ATHLETICS

All the athletic disciplines are practised - Running, High Jump, LongJump, Javelin etc.Stade Louis II, 7 Avenue des Castelans, Monaco.Tel: 92 05 41 09Website: www.fma.mc/asmonaco

BASKETBALL

• AS Monaco Basketball: Stade Louis II, 7 Avenue des Castelans,Monaco.Tel: 92 05 41 11Website: http://www.asmonacobasket.com

CYCLING

• Union Cycliste de Monaco: 12 Avenue des Castelans, Monaco.Tel: 92.05.74.40Website: www.ucmonaco.com

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DANCE SCHOOLS

• Monaco Arts et Danse (formerly Danse Plus): 1, PromenadeHonoré II, Monaco.Tel: 93 50 31 66Website: www.madmonaco.com�������2015 / 2016 schedules online - dance and fitness for all ages

• Tous en Scène: Vallon Ste Dévote (Level 3, train station car park),MonacoTel: 97 70 70 48

FENCING

• Fédération Monégasque d’Escrime: Stade Louis II, MonacoTel: 92 05 40 78Website: http://www.escrimemonaco.com

FOOTBALL

• Football Amateurs in Monaco: (under the auspices of AS MonacoFootball Club)Contact Michel Gastaut.Tel: 92 05 40 67- E-mail: asmfca@monaco.mcWebsite: www.asmfca.comFrom 6-19 years old.

• Football Club in Beausoleil: Parc des Sports et de Loisirs AndréVanco, avenue des Anciens Combattants 06240 BeausoleilTel: 04 93 78 77 51Website: fc-beausoleil.footeo.com

• Union Sportive of Cap d'Ail: �Club house avenue Marquet06320 Cap d AilTel: 04 93 78 03 03Website: uscafoot.footeo.com

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KARTING

• Fun-kart: Plateau de la Sarrée, la route de Gourdon, le Bar Sur Loup,France 06620Tel: 04 93 42 48 08 Website: www.fun-karting.com

MARTIAL ARTS

• International Martial Arts Claude PougetTel: 06 07 93 31 36Website: www.monaco-arts-martiaux.com

* In Monaco (Stade Louis II) from 5 years old: Kick Boxing, ThaïBoxing (Muaythai), Wushu Sanda (Chinese Boxing), Self –DefenseKrav-Maga, American Boxing.

* In Cap d’Ail from 3 years old: Karate, Kick Boxing, Thaï Boxing(Muaythai), Self –Defense Krav-Maga.

RUGBY

• As Monaco Rugby: Stade Louis-II, 7 Avenue des Castelans, 4th floor,MonacoTel: 92 05 42 92 or contact Mathieu LOUPPE - Tel: 06 59 97 25 30Website: www.monacorugby.com/infos-pratiques/lecole-de-rugby

* (From 5 until 15 years old)Tuesday (Cap d’Ail stadium) 17h30 – 18h30Saturday (Cap d’Ail stadium) 10h30 – 12h30

* (From 15 untill 19 years old)Tuesday (Stade Louis II Monaco) 19h – 21hThursday (Moneghetti, Monaco Stadium) 20h – 22h

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ROWING

• Société Nautique de Monaco: 3 Avenue J.F. Kennedy - MonacoTel: 92 16 03 03Website: www.avironmonaco.com

Children from 12 years old:* Wednesday at 13h30* Saturday 8h30 - 10h

Adults:* Ergometer for the adults, from Monday until Friday 12h-14h,Wednesday 17h-19h30

* Rowing for the adults Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 12h-14h * Saturday 10h - 12h initiation process.

SAILING

• Yacht Club of Monaco: Quai Louis II - MonacoTel: 93 10 63 00Website: www.yacht-club-monaco.mc

*Anyone aged 7 to 18 interested in sailing, from beginners through tocompetition level, should come to the Sports Section to register onWednesday 16th September from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Rememberto bring a medical certificate, proof of swimming ability and an IDphoto.

*Sailing courses: The Yacht Club de Monaco’s Sports Section offersa wide variety of courses during the school holidays whatever thechild’s level, over 6 years old.

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SQUASH

• Stade Louis II, 7 Avenue des Castelans, Monaco.Tel: 92 05 42 22Website: www.squash.asso.mc

• Country Club of Monaco.Website: www.mccc.mc

SWIMMING LESSONS

• AS Monaco Natation: Stade Louis II, 7 Avenue des Castelans,Monaco.Tel: 92 05 40 27Four disciplines: sports swimming, synchronised swimming, divingand water-poloWebsite: monaconatation.com

• St Charles swimming pool: 7 Avenue Saint-Charles, Monaco.Tel: 92 16 04 22The fresh-water pool is 18m x 12m and is heated at between 28°Cand 30°C all year round. Private lessons available.

• Monte Carlo Country Club:Website: www.mccc.mc. Contact Julien Tel: 06 20 41 15 09Private swimming lessons in a heated swimming pool, from May-September32 € per class.

TENNIS

• Monte Carlo Country Club:Tel: 04 93 41 30 15Website: www.mccc.mc

1) Tennis School Hours 2015 - 2016 every Wednesday:* 13h30 to 14h30 and 14h00 to 15h00: Children born in 2008 -2010 and (depending on level) in 2007 and 2008.

* 14h30 to 15h30 and 15h00 to 16h00: Children born in 2005 -2006 and (depending on level) in 2006 and 2007.

* 16h00 to 17h00: Children born in 2003 - 2004

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Subscription fees: 310 €.For subscription 2015 - 2016�: contact the secretariat of the tennisschool before 9th September Mail: pmagnin@mccc.mcTel: �04 93 41 30 15

2) Junior Member Status (Under 18 years old):* Annual fees: 480 €.* Free access to the club facilities: Tennis, Gym, Squash, heatedswimming pool, golf practice, yoga and fitness classes.

Email: pmagnin@mccc.mc - Tel: 04 93 41 30 15

TRAMPOLINE

• Etoile de Monaco: Level 9, train station car park, Monaco. Tel: 97 70 33 20Website: www.etoiledemonaco.com/club/inscriptionIndoor trampoline sports club. Olympic discipline and excellent sportfor the teenagers with limited places.

VOLLEYBALL

• Fédération Monégasque de Volley-Ball: Stade Louis II, 7 Avenuedes Castelans, Monaco.Tel: 92 05 40 65 or 06 82 07 98 63Website: www.federation-volleyball.mc

FREESTYLE AND ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

• Femina Sports de Monaco:Vallon Ste Dévote (Level -9, train stationcar park), Monaco.Tel: 97 70 33 80 Website: www.feminasports.comRegistration every Wednesday - 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd Septemberfrom 14hrs-18hrs.

Please bring a complete file with the following documents:- A medical certificate- 1 passport photo- 2 stamped and addressed envelopes

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HEALTH CARE AND HOPITALS

-In an emergency, you will need to go to the Princess Grace Hospital(Accident and Emergency section) in Monaco. If you are unable to do so, call18 and the appropriate medical service will be sent to you.

-The local pharmacies usually open from 0830hrs to 19hrs. There is alwaysone pharmacy open on Sunday. The nominated pharmacy changes eachSunday and you will find the details in the local newspaper “Monaco Matin”or call the Police on 17 Or 112.

English Speaking Doctors

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FOOD SHOPPING AND OPEN MARKETS

• Carrefour: Avenue Albert II - Boîte Postale 233 - Centre CommercialFontvieille

• Bio supermarket: Place de la Condamine, Monaco.

• Open air market: The Market at the Condamine, made upexclusively of fresh and high quality food products.

• Shopping on line: Hourra www.houra.fr

PARTY ORGANIZERS

• Alize Evenement:They are party organisers and exclusively work forISM on the Summer Fete. Good for birthday party and other type ofgatherings.Tel: 06 23 00 07 61 Website: www.alizeevenement.fr

SCHOOL EVENTS

Sports day: TBD

Gingerbread Houses: Around November each year

Funny Easter Bunny: During Easter each year

Summer Fete: TBD

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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS

• Automobile Club: 23 Boulevard Albert 1er, MonacoTel: 93 15 26 00Website: http://acm.mc/

• Monte Carlo Country Club: 23 tennis courts - 21 clay courts. Thisis the same venue for Monaco Tennis Masters held in April.Website: www.mccc.mc

• Monte Carlo Golf Club: The prestigious Monte Carlo Golf Club an18 hole par 71 course at 810 metres Mont Agel, overlooking thePrincipality.

• Yacht Club of Monaco: Quai Louis II -MC 98000 Monaco. Tel: 93 10 63 00Website: www.yacht-club-monaco.mc

ASSOCIATIONS

Many nationality groups have their own associations which are usually opento all nationalities. They organize a variety of social events throughout theyear and are a great way to meet people in the wider community. Theyinclude:

B.A.M. The British Association of Monaco http://www.bam-monaco.orgMonaco-USA http://www.monacousa.org/Club Allemand de Monaco (German Club) http://www.cai.asso.mc

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MISCELLANEOUS

TAXI

• Monaco Taxi: Tel: 08 20 20 98 98

• Monacolimo: Tel: 99 66 33 00.Private taxi/limousine service company. They can offer special pricesfor ISM.

PRIVATE NURSERIES/DAY CARES

• Monaco family: rue de la Turbie, MonacoTel: 06 78 63 21 46Website: www.monacofamilleconcept.com

* Child care: Baby sitting, home-school recreation

* Adult services: Services house keeping/ironing.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

• Fire service: Tel: 18 or 93 30 19 45

• Police: Tel: 17 or 112

• Gas/ Electricity: Tel: 92 05 05 05

• Monaco Telecom: Provider of mobile phone, telephone, internetand televisionTel: 99 66 33 00

• Doctor and All-night drugstore: 141

Many thanksCatherine MitchellPTA President

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IMPRIMERIE

MULTIPRINT - MONACO

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