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To all in the Uplands Community,

It has been a week of “two halves” this

week, separated by Malaysia Day in the

middle. It has also been a week of

extremes with the Air Quality Index

(AQI) ranging from 29 to 147 and

interspersed with a day of epic rain and

thunderstorms.

“The Haze” that has been plaguing Malaysia

recently was not as bad as in Kuala Lumpur where

some school closed for two days but it has brought

it challenges to us such as not being able to have any

outdoor activities and having to close the Reception

Class for two days. I am pleased to say the students

/ children and staff have taken it in their stride and

it has had no significant effect on the learning in

school.

Again it is our pleasure to share a range of activities

in this newsletter from all areas of the school. All

the entries are unsolicited. The students and staff

are very keen to showcase the many talents that can

be found in Uplands School.

Have a great weekend. Don’t forget to like the new

Boarding Facebook page to receive regular updates

from the boarders! https://www.facebook.com/UplandsBoarding

Yours sincerely,

Matthew Bristow

Principal

Contents Message from the Principal Secondary News The IB Learner Profile Year 11 Chemistry Mathematics Drama Department Year 7 Design & Technology Primary News International Dot Day Year 7 & 6 Art Exhibition Uplands Roar Admissions Boarding House Activities UPTA News Upcoming Events

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I hope everyone had an enjoyable day on Wednesday celebrating Malaysia Day. Just a reminder

that next Thursday the school is also closed due to the public holiday for Hari Raya Haji. There

is one more compulsory public holiday this term where the school will be closed for Deepavali,

on Tuesday 10th November.

The Experiential Learning Programme is just over two weeks away. Heartfelt thanks must go to

the Head of Pastoral, Mr Bill Mitchell and the Head of Years for all of the hard work and efforts

they have put into making these trips a success. I am very pleased with the 97% attendance we

will be having across the year groups in the secondary school and I am sure the students will get

a lot out of the upcoming experiences. I am sure that you are all aware that the week after the

Experiential Learning Programmes is half term, with classes resuming on Monday 19th October.

You will notice on the school calendar that there will be Secondary Progress Reports distributed

on Friday 2nd October with follow up Parent Teacher Conferences taking place on Tuesday 27th

October. Please note that there will be no timetabled classes whilst the Parent Teacher

Conferences are taking place and it is an expectation that the students attend these three-way

conferences with their parent/s. More information about appointment sign ups will be

communicated soon.

Have a great weekend

Craig Skinner

Head of Secondary

craig.skinner@uplands.org

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The IB programmes at Uplands School promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing

intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth, with the principle of educating the whole

person for a life of active, responsible citizenship.

The IB Learner Profile is a set of ten attributes and descriptors (on the next page) that define the

type of learner the IB hopes to develop through its programmes. They are also the type of

learners that Uplands hopes to develop, not just through the PYP and the DP but across the whole

school.

All of our primary students are familiar with the learner profile through our hugely successful

Primary Years Programme. Our Diploma Programme students (Years 12 and 13) are also aware

of their importance; the ten profiles can be seen in most classrooms and as wonderful artwork in

the refectory. We have been increasingly bringing the ten learner profiles into the lower

secondary school and they will feature strongly in the upcoming ELP trips.

On our recent IB DP Day, the new Year 12 students were split into groups that then had to work

together to create ‘totems’ that not only represented their group, but also all ten learner profiles.

Their efforts were so impressive that we have included photographs of all the totems they

created. Can you spot the ten learner profiles in each totem?

Mr Andrew Cartlidge

IBDP Coordinator

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Year 11 Chemistry

During the last couple of weeks, Year 11 Chemistry students have been learning about acids,

bases and salts. They have learnt the principles of Titration, a very common lab technique which

requires high levels of precision. They put their skills into practice with the aim of comparing

the strength of two different brands of antacid tablets. If suffering from heartburn, just ask a Year

11 student. They now know which tablets are the most effective in neutralizing stomach acid!!

Arminda Ortiz

Head of Chemistry

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In 1980, a Math’s teacher in Sydney started a Math’s competition for Australian schools. Since then, the competition has grown to include countries in Asia, Africa and South America. The competition is an individual, written, multiple-choice test. Uplands students from Year 7 to Year 13 participated for the first time this year. The students were not selected, neither were they given any preparations for the competition. Students who did well were awarded an honourable mention certificate while those who excelled were given gold, silver or bronze medals. Congratulations to the following students who were awarded medals: Gold: Lim Khai Xi Silver: Oh Mijeong, Teh De Juan, Yoo Seung Eun, Chiu Yean-Hen & Yang Jianing Bronze: Kim So Youn, Lee Ewe Jin, Yusuke Konno, Tathagato Mukherjee, Aniket Yadav,

Kim Dong Joo, Teh Min Ern, Ong Jo Xing, Sim Ka Rin, Nicholas Yeo, Tan Khye Lin

Julie Tan Head of Maths

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Over the past few weeks, our New Year 10 IGCSE Geographers have been working on a range of

population issues and topics. They have been collaboratively studying issues related to countries

with a variety of demographic structures. Within this context they have been looking at complex

causes, problems and solutions facing counties that are facing issues due to too many young, or

too many elderly dependents. They have also been discussing case study exemplars where

countries have introduced, sometimes controversial, population policies to address these issues.

Working in groups they have worked with self-motivation, organization, dedication, interest and

enthusiasm. This week we watched some of the completed presentations. The work produced

was outstanding in terms of content, style and presentation. It was interesting, mature, relevant

and thoughtful. I doubt if many Year 10 classes could have bettered the efforts we were able to

see this week. Well done Year 10 Geographers, you can be justifiably proud of your efforts!

As a follow up to this, our New Year 12 IB Geographers are working on a presentation based on

the current migration crisis mentioned in last week’s newsletter. They will be presenting this to

the Year 10 class in a couple of weeks to allow the Year 10 students to learn and model from their

work. Well done to both Year groups for such a positive start to their new courses.

Andy North

Head of Faculty Humanities

Head of Years 12 and 13

Peer collaboration. Four students working online on the same presentation.

9pm on a Saturday night!

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

CAST LIST

Ancestors Hun Army

Laozi, Ancestor Marissa Victor Shan Yu Zhen Ong Yun, Ancestor Melina Nabipour Magyar Lilly Choi Lin, Ancestor Divya Ramesh Subar-Tu Jane Gay Hong, Ancestor Alexia Paz Escobar Zhang, Ancestor Juniel Tan ------------------------------------

Mushu Will Cartlidge Ensemble Matchmaker Renee Saw (Fathers, Mothers, Daughters, Sons, Dressmakers,

Hairdressers, Groomers, Villagers, Hun Army, Chinese Army)

Fa Family Emily Liao

Mulan Mai Kutsuna Charlize Choo

Fa Zhou (Father) Oliver Hojbjerg Chelsea Choo

Fa Li (Mother) Paulina Lee Jun Choi Grandmother Fa Isabelle Douthwaite Margarita Baggio Cailin Brennan

Chinese Army Lilly Choi

Emperor Eashan Sharma Jane Gay Chi Fu CJ Gabo Vanessa Gehrig Captain Shang Mohammed Hussain Yao Philip Tan Qian-Po Umar Faris Ling T-Man Mukherjee Chen Jun Choi Liu Margarita Baggio Cheongsam Salesperson Cailin Brennan

Congratulations to all of the cast!! After the few rehearsals we have had things are progressing nicely and it looks like it’s going to be a fantastic show. Well done to all who have shown their consistency in turning up to every rehearsal so far!

The Mulan Production Team.

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Year 7 Design & Technology

One of the projects in Year 7 is to design and make a small wooden car. In addition to developing

graphical skills, knowledge of materials and ability to manipulate wood, last year’s students also

had the opportunity to donate their project to the Rohingya Refugee children in Butterworth.

Pictured here are some of those wonderful students and their fantastic designs.

Good design changes lives for the better, and I am certain these skilfully designed cars will bring

at least a little extra happiness to children much less fortunate than ours.

We hope this initiative will continue and look forward to seeing some more wooden cars, from

the current Year 7, on their way to Butterworth in the near future.

Stratford Blyth

Head of Technology

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Once again the haze this week has disrupted our programme. The Year 3 visit to Taiping Zoo

planned for Monday was postponed. However, a visit from Eutopia (formerly the Butterfly

Farm) on Thursday brought hands-on learning to the classroom. Enjoy the photos! Next week

is another busy one so please check the events planned.

September Primary Calendar

Monday 21st September – Year 5 visit to Georgetown – 8:15 – 11:45am

Monday 21st September – Primary Sharing Assembly hosted by Year 2 – 2:00pm

Wednesday 23rd September – Year 4 – Youth Park – 8:15 – 11:30am

Wednesday 23rd September - Year 5s – Roti Canai stall – 12:40 – 2:00pm

Wednesday 23rd September - Parent Information Evening – in classrooms – 7:00-8:30pm

Thursday 24th September – School Closed – Hari Raya Haji

Parent Information Evening:

On Wednesday 23rd September, Primary class teachers invite parents to visit classrooms where

information will be shared about: communication channels, classroom routines, curriculum and

resources. Each class teacher will hold two sessions, the first beginning at 7:00pm and the second

session beginning at approximately 7:45pm. Refreshments will be served in the Refectory at

8:30pm. For those parents who have more than 2 children in the Primary School, you may decide

how you share your time so that you can visit all your children’s classrooms between 7:00-

8:30pm. We hope as many parents as possible attend, to develop a greater understanding of what

learning looks like in your child’s classroom.

Sharing Assembly:

Please join us on Monday at 2:00pm for our Sharing Assembly hosted by Year 2.

Future Events

10th - 18th October – School Closed – Half-term break

Thursday 29th October – Primary Halloween Party – 5:00-7:30pm

Friday 13th November – Year 5/6 Production – Penangpac theatre, Straits Quay

Tuesday 24th November – An Introduction to the IB PYP – for parents new to Uplands Primary –

7:00pm

Wednesday 16th December – Whole School Christmas Concert – 6:30pm

Have a pleasant weekend,

Alison Nicholson

Head of Primary

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Year 7 and 6 Art Exhibition

From Monday 21st September, there will be an Art exhibition in the foyer of Year 7 and Year 6

art work. We decided to celebrate creativity by creating an exhibition of work by our students

based on the book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who

dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”.

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Physical Education Co-curricular activities

The PE department has been very busy this term starting CCA's in a variety of different sports

and physical activities. From football, basketball, netball and swimming to Latin dance and

many more. Students can choose as many as they can fit into their busy schedules. With at least

six different options available everyday after school, students have every chance possible to

participate in a form of physical activity for the day.

Teachers and coaches are specifically assigned to each activity to make it as fun and active as

possible for all students. There will also be a chance in some of the CCA options for competitive

games against other teams and schools if the students would like to take part in an extra

challenge! Any secondary students still wishing to join a CCA, see the teacher in charge and ask

if there's still space for you to join.

Ruby Marshall

Physical Education Department

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Withdrawal Procedure

Admissions would like to remind families who may be relocating in the near future to take note

of the School's withdrawal procedure for refunds. Prior notice, in writing, stating the date and

reason of leaving must be given to the Admissions Office via email: admissions@uplands.org or

please complete and submit the online withdrawal notice form at:

http://www.uplands.org/school/?page_id=12497

The form must be filled in and received according to the following date for non-returning

students (School/Boarding):

9th October 2015 for students not returning in January 2016

The School will send an acknowledgement upon receipt of the Notice of Withdrawal. If you do

not hear from us within three working days of your submission, please contact the Admissions

Office at extension 106.

‘Student Pass’ or ‘Permission to Study’ Passport Updates for Student Files

We are currently updating all the non-Malaysian students’ passport information in our system

for the Ministry of Education. For parents who have not yet updated the information at the

beginning of this term, we would appreciate if you could forward a clear copy of the following

page in your child/children’s passport/s:-

1. Front page (ID, issued/expiry date)

2. ‘Student Pass’ Page (with Ref. No.: BVP/STU/07041/………/……)

Or

‘Dependant Pass’ Page (with Ref.: ESD/14201/42242/……./……) for children below 7 years of age

3. ‘Permission to Study at ….’ stamped page. This is required for children above 7 years of age

holding Dependant Pass or MM2H Pass

You may scan and email to us at admissions@uplands.org or info@uplands.org, or pass the

documents to the Reception.

Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.

Janie M Y Chung

Admissions

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Coffee House Activity Brings Boarders Together

Our boarding students are a special group. And with a new boarding staff in place, there are

plans to develop a comprehensive weekend activity programme to support their interests and

development. One of our key objectives is to build closer relationships.

The 'Coffee House' activity held last week was a hint of things to come. This is an event where

students relax in a mature environment, share each other’s company, and showcase their

talents, abilities and interests. This 'Coffee House' event saw some poetry, a conjuring trick,

and singing take place. All was accompanied by some tasty beverages and treats and some

great background music.

The next event will certainly see more participation and talent!

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Boarders Try Out New Facilities

What would you do with a day off if you were a Boarding Student?

Well, on Wednesday the Principal afforded us a preview of the new boarding houses!

Boarders had a great time as they inspected the new club house with TV room, weight room and

dance/yoga studio. They tried out the pool facilities as well! It was a great opportunity to explore

the new environment.

Once they dried off, it was a short walk to inspect the new residences. Students were shown one

of the nearly finished apartments and briefed on basic structure of rooms and communal study

and common rooms.

Students were encouraged to provide feedback and ideas on layout, facilities and furnishings.

It won't be long now before the students move in to their new 'digs'.

Mr. Andrew MacLachlan

Boarding Parent

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Our next social gathering is now confirmed for a PIZZA EVENING at the Golden Sands on

TUESDAY the 6th OCTOBER 6.00-8.00PM. Please, if possible, RSVP to pizza@upta.my

Please find below our list of Clubs and Contacts if you would like to participate. PLEASE also

note ALL CLUBS next Thursday are cancelled due to National Holidays.

Monday Football 8-9pm on the Astro Turf @UPLANDS- football@upta.my

Monday Titans Netball League 6-9pm in the Sports Hall @ UPLANDS-

dean.metcalfe@uplands.org

Monday Softball 4.30-5.30pm on the Astro Turf @UPLANDS-

david.peake@uplands.org

Tuesday Ultimate Frisbee 5.30-6.30pm on the Astro Turf @ UPLANDS-

frisbee@upta.my

Wednesday Basketball 7pm-9pm in the Sports Hall @ UPLANDS-

philip.chao@uplands.org

Wednesday Badminton 5.40pm-7.00pm in the Sports Hall @UPLANDS-

badminton@upta.my

Thursday Volleyball 4.30pm-5.30pm in the Sports Hall @UPLANDS-

andre.double@uplands.org

Thursday ART & CRAFT 8.30am-11.30am in School Canteen @UPLANDS-

craft@upta.my

Friday Touch Rugby 3.00pm-4.00pm on the Astro Turf @ UPLANDS-

andre.double@uplands.org

Saturday Morning Cycling Club, meet outside UPLANDS school @9.00am-

cycle@upta.my

There will be an announcement about TENNIS and PING PONG CLUBS next week. We are

hoping to start both of these commencing the week after. If you are interested in any

SOCIAL or SPORTING activity for UPTA to support or set up please email

activities@upta.my

Regarding our UPTA COMMUNITY PRIVILEGE PROGRAMME, we are pleased to update

the list with a few interesting additions, and please note some amendments. Please note this

list supersedes previous lists. If you would like us to discuss special discounts with any

Vendors you know that can benefit our community please email community@upta.my

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Moving forward, this list will be on our Facebook page and Notice boards, with only the

amendments or additions to be announced on the newsletter.

Please note all the offers below are LIVE now, except for Rasa Sayang, Golden Sands and

Thai Odyssey which due to some administration processes will go live from 21st September,

all with the following common terms and conditions:

All of the privileges (below) are non-transferable and not applicable with any other

ongoing promotions, offers, discounts, sales or package purchases.

To get the discounts below a valid UPLANDS PARENT, STAFF, or TEACHER card

will need to be produced on payment or reservation.

MASSAGE AND SPA:

RASA SAYANG CHI THE SPA Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8888763)

20% Discount on any a la Carte treatment.

Pre-booking essential. Starting from 21st September

HARD ROCK SPA Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8868001)

20% Discount on selected treatments.

Pre-booking essential.

THAI ODYSSEY. Gurney Paragon (Tel: 04 2263996) & Straits Quay (Tel: 04 8999488)

10% Discount on any a La Cart Massage Service.

Payment of the bill has to be made with CREDIT CARD only for their internal control.

Pre-booking essential. Starting from 21st September

FOOD

ALFRESCO TERRACE CAFÉ, HOLIDAY INN RESTAURANTS, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 886

6666)

25% Discount on total food part of bill excluding Happy Hour.

Applicable to current Culinary Ambassador promotion.

HARI’S BAR AND POOL, HOLIDAY INN RESTAURANTS, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 886 6666)

25% Discount on total food part of bill excluding Happy Hour.

Applicable to current culinary ambassador promotion.

RASA SAYANG RESTAURANTS, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 888 8888)

20% Discount on total food part of the bill (A La Carte and Buffet).

Not applicable Eve or Day of Public Holidays. Starting from 21st September

GOLDEN SANDS RESTAURANTS, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 886 1911)

20% Discount on total food part of the bill (A La Carte and Buffet).

Not applicable Eve or Day of Public Holidays. Starting from 21st September

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HARD ROCK STARZ DINER & PIZZERIA, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8868001)

15% Discount on total food part of the bill.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8868001)

10% Discount on total food part of the bill.

068 CHINESE RESTAURANT, 46 Nagore Road, George Town (Tel: 04 2287408)

10% Discount on total bill.

LOKE THYE KEE RESTAURANT, 2 Burma Road, George Town (Tel: 04 2641919)

10% Discount on total bill.

THE HILLSIDE CAFÉ & RESTAURANT Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Bungah (Tel: 04 899

8071)

10% Discount on total bill for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner A La Carte Menu only.

Free Coffee or Tea with any Breakfast order between 8am and 10.30am.

Closed on Mondays.

GUSTOS CAFÉ Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Bungah (Tel: 04 890 4012)

10% Discount on total bill, weekdays only.

HEALEY MACS IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT Straits Quay (Tel: 04 890 3477)

Free Coffee 9AM-5PM weekdays only.

10% Discount on total food part of the bill.

UNCLE ALBERTS FISH AND CHIPS, Straits Quay (Tel: 04 890 3407)

10% Discount on total food part of the bill

SPORT AND RECREATION

PITCH AND PUTT GOLF Golden Sands, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 886 1911)

Discount rate of 40RM nett per person.

2 person per card allowed at one time. Starting from 21st September

ADVENTURE ZONE FOR KIDS Golden Sands, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 886 1911)

Discount rate of 21RM nett per person.

4 children per family allowed at one time. Starting from 21st September

SAND ART CORNER FOR KIDS Gurney Plaza, Gurney Drive (Tel: 016 4972252)

Free mystery gift on any purchase of Art and Craft Or Sand Art Birthday Party package.

Redeem Free Sand Art worth 7RM on your Birthday (subject to ID verification).

Redeem Free Sand Art worth 5RM for purchase of any product worth 50RM and above

on a single receipt.

YOGA SPACE PENANG 98-3-39-B Prima Tanjung Business Centre, Jalan Fettes (Tel: 014 245

6413)

20% discount on their drop in price per session (Discounted to 20RM).

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SHOPPING

DEEPEE TAILORS, Straits Quay (Tel: 04 899 7129)

15% off Tailored Suits.

10% off ‘off the peg’ items.

ASICS SPORT SHOP, Gurney Plaza (Tel: 04 2266068)

10% off listed prices for Shoes only.

20% off listed prices for clothes and non-shoe items.

LEO BOOKS Island Plaza (Tel: 04 899 8911)

10% off listed Books only.

Not applicable for Rentals.

SAM BATIK HOUSE, I85 Penang Road, George Town (Tel: 04 262 1095)

15% off listed prices

5.4 NORTH HOME DÉCOR, LIFESTYLE AND GIFTS, 24 Lorong Kinta, Georgetown (Tel: 016

4150400)

10% Discount on selected lines

HARD ROCK MERCHANDISE, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8868001)

10% Discount on selected merchandise.

EYECANDY OPTICS SOLUTION, (UK Qualified) 16E Farlum Business Centre, (Tel: 04

8266344)

25% Discount on all BBGR and KODAK Lenses

20% Discount on all ESSILOR or BESPOKE Lenses

10% Discount on ALL Frame and Lens packages, with a minimum spend of 250RM on

a single receipt.

Education

KIDDO SCIENCE, B-2-10, Vantage Centre, Tanjung Tokong (Tel: 04-899 8487/016-777 8487)

5% off for class fees, and

50% off for registration fee

LOKE THYE KEE COOKING CLASSES, 2 Burma Road, George Town (Tel: 04 2641919)

10% of individual classes

Early bird price for Package Prices applicable at any time to UPTA members.

If you are interested in the UPTA, it’s Committee, what we do, or need ANY general help about

life in PENANG please email committee@upta.my

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U11/U10 Football (Uplands vs Dalat Friday 18 September 2015 (to be

confirmed)

Primary Sharing Assembly hosted by Year 2 – 2:00pm Monday 21 September 2015

Parent Information Evening – in classrooms – 7:00-8:30pm Wednesday 23 September 2015

Hari Raya Haji – School Closed Thursday 24 September 2015

Mid Term Break – School closed at 2.40 pm Friday 9 October 2015

Boarding House closes at 12.00 noon Saturday 10 October 2015

Boarding House re-opens at 2.30 pm Sunday 18 October 2015

School re-opens at 8.00 am Monday 19 October 2015

Primary Halloween Party – 5:00-7:30pm Thursday 29 October 2015

Deepavali – School Closed Tuesday 10 November 2015

U15 FOBISIA Games – Dulwich College Suzhou Thursday 12 to Saturday 14

November 2015

Year 5/6 Production – PenangPAC Theatre, Straits Quay Friday 13 November 2015

An Introduction to the IB PYP – for parents new to

Uplands Primary – 7:00pm Tuesday 24th November

Whole School Christmas Concert – 6:30pm Wednesday 16th December

Term 1 ends at 12.00 noon Friday 18 December 2015

Boarding House closes at 12.00 noon Saturday 19 December 2015

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Orientation Day for all new students – morning Monday 11 January 2016

Boarding House re-opens at 2.30 pm Monday 11 January 2016

Term 2 starts for all students – 8.00 am Tuesday 12 Jasnuary 2016

FOR FULL INFORMATION PLEASE SEE SCHOOL CALENDAR

http://online.uplands.org/calendar/SitePages/Home.aspx