Preparations are underway for the ISB Primary Year 6 Ceremony, with the formal invites sent out today. Although not an end point as such, reaching the end of Primary School education is an important milestone for every child. We know that our students will continue to flourish during the transition to Secondary and we are excited for them to begin this journey after the half term break.
The House System at ISB provides a framework for us to celebrate the enormous successes and achievements of all students. Through the awarding of House Points, we celebrate that ISB Students are:
👉 Leaner Profile
Inquirers
They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Knowledgeable
They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Thinkers
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognise and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.
Communicators
They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others.
Principled
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.
Open-minded
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Caring
They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment.
Risk-takers
They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs.
Balanced
They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others.
Reflective
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
We have posted some photos and videos to the Primary Newsfeed from the Hari Raya assemblies last week. It was fantastic to see the students hosting and performing with confidence.
👉 Lots more photos 📸
https://www.isbprimarynewsfeed.com/post/hari-raya-assembly
This week, Mr Evans has launched a Biodiversity Photo competition, with full details posted to the Primary Newsfeed. We have already received some stunning images that really capture the colour and beauty of Borneo.
Please also remember that we have shared ways for parents to continue to support the work we do in school through a series of recent posts to the Primary Newsfeed.
👉 Inspiring Writing ✍️
https://www.isbprimarynewsfeed.com/post/5-ways-to-help-children-see-themselves-as-writers
👉 Our Approach to Maths ➕➖✖️➗
https://www.isbprimarynewsfeed.com/post/maths-isb-primary
If you have a child in Year 3 and above, you will also be interested in the Heat Maps recently posted into Seesaw. And if you have a child in Year 1 or Year 2, you will be interested to read more about the Key Stage 1 Phonics Check taking place at the end of this term.
👉 Times Tables ✖️➗
https://www.isbprimarynewsfeed.com/post/times-tables-check
👉 Phonics 📖
https://www.isbprimarynewsfeed.com/phonics
If you have any questions or would like to share anything with me, please do not hesitate to send a message in Seesaw.
Mr Michael Everett | Head of Primary