12 SEPTEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 3

Dates for your diary

IN THIS ISSUE

From: Page

Headteacher & Deputy Headteacher 2

CEO and Principal 3

Vietnamese Coordinator 4,5

Year 1 Teacher 6

PE Department & Marketing Department 7, 8, 9, 10

PTG 11, 12

Lunch Menus for F1-Y6 13,14

Contact information

225 Nguyen Van Huong St, District 2, HCMC

Tel: (848) 3744 4551

Fax: (848) 3744 4182

E-mail:

simonhigham@bisvietnam.com

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - HO CHI MINH CITY

AN PHU PRIMARY

Newsletter

16th ‘Settling In’ Workshop - 8.15am (Gym)

16th Vietnamese classes begin

17th EYFS Parent/Teacher Meeting (3.00pm-

7.00pm)

19th EYFS Workshop-Learning Journeys & Play

22nd T1 Clubs begin

25th Wine & Cheese 7:00pm-10:00pm

28th BBGV Fun Run.

(please note revised BIS Group Photo time of

7.30am)

September

From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham

Issue 3 /Page 2

Scan here to access the

‘AP1 Parent Blog’

A busy school is a happy school and this week has been no exception at AP1. From very

early on in the mornings with our on-going Bangkok swimming trials, to late after school

with Phuket football, the campus has really come alive this week - and we still have the

club programme to begin on Monday 22nd September!

Our Moon Festival celebrations today epitomised what BIS education is all about - a

rounded educational experience that celebrates both diversity, respect and tradition.

Thankfully, the rain held off in the morning and it was lovely to see so many families shar-

ing the experiences of the Dragon Dance. In addition to this, our talented children pro-

duced an entertaining double assembly of song, dance and drama, ably lead by our team of

Teaching Assistants - please look in today’s newsletter for the many pictures taken, cele-

brating the richness of this special occasion within our school calendar.

A New Year, A New Start…..

Dear parents,

As we end our first full week here at An Phu Primary Campus, It is a good time to remind ourselves of the uni-

form expectations we have here at school. One of the things I have been most impressed with since arriving at

BIS is how smart the children look and how well they behave. The children certainly live up to the high expec-

tations we have of them including uniform and how they present themselves.

As a reminder for any parent still unsure, the following guidelines on uniform, in line with the expectations laid

out in the parent handbook, are below. We ask kindly that all parents support us in making sure that our stu-

dents’ appearance reflect the high expectations we have here at BIS of all.

All children should wear black leather shoes (if possible, including F1 and F2 children). Black trainers are not

considered as suitable footwear.

All children should be wearing black, white or grey socks that come above the ankle.

Girls’ hair should be tied back with either a neutral coloured, red or maroon hair tie or held back with either a

neutral coloured, red or maroon soft hairband.

We very much appreciate your support in helping our students look and be the best they can be.

Ms Deirdre Grimshaw

Deputy Headteacher, An Phu Primary Campus

Following on from my presentation at the Meet the Teacher evenings last week, I am pleased to share with you

all the examination and test results for the last academic year at BIS. Please find these results on page 3 of

today’s newsletter.

Thank you for the great response that you have shown in signing up to help with our PTG events this year.

Currently, we are still looking for some class parent positions. If you are able to help out with this or still want

to volunteer to help in future PTG events, simply click on the relevant links below:

Use the links below to sign up your name for an event committee:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-committees

To sign up for "Class Parent", go to:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-class

To sign up for "Country Rep", go to:

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-country

Email the PTG directly at:

bisvnptgap1@gmail.com

Finally, please continue to use the Primary Parent Blog to access a wealth of important information. In one

week, we have managed to accumulate over 2,000 page visits. http://ap1parentblog.blogspot.com/

I hope that you enjoy reading through this week’s newsletter and I wish you all an enjoyable weekend.

The British International School is delighted to announce that its students have achieved another set of out-

standing examination and test results this year. Yet again this has been the best ever set of external examina-

tion results for the school in any one year.

Key Stage 2 Test Results for Year 6 – Students aged 11 years old

The National Curriculum for England requires schools to award a National Curriculum Level in Reading, Writ-

ing, Mathematics and Science to all Year 6 students. Year 6 marks the end of primary school education in the

British system. These Teacher Assessed Levels are based on class work throughout the year as well as specific

tasks and tests taken at the end of the school year.

We are proud to see that all of our students are performing well above expectations and averages for England.

IGCSE Results for Year 11 – Students aged 16 years old

The University of Cambridge IGCSE certificate is common currency in international education, with schools in

more than 100 countries worldwide using the examinations. Grades A* to C are commonly regarded as good

pass grades.

One measure of how well a school is doing is the percentage of all examination entries that are either A* or A.

The UK average for this is 23% and a very good independent school or international school would be above 60%.

We were very pleased with a total of 64.9% of all examinations at the school being either A* or A.

Many of our students passed 11 IGCSE subjects, 25% were awarded at least 7 A* and our top achieving student

was awarded 11A* grades and 1A grade.

IB Diploma Programme Results for Year 13 – Students aged 18 years old

The IB Diploma is recognised as a rigorous academic qualification accepted by universities around the world as

one of the best preparations available anywhere for a degree course. An IB Diploma is awarded to students who

score 24 points or more out of a maximum of 45 points.

The school’s average points’ score was our highest ever at 35.3 against a world average of 29.8. This is the sev-

enth year in succession that BIS has been well above the world average points score, with our top two students

scoring an exceptionally high 43 points each.

These results compare very favourably with the top international schools around the world as well as the best

grammar schools and independent schools in the UK. We are delighted that so many of these students have

gone to top universities of their choice in the UK, USA and other countries. A full list of university destinations

can be seen on our website. Please follow this link: http://www.bisvietnam.com/index.php/

university_destinations_2014-49.htm

Congratulations are due to all of the students and their teachers for achieving such success. They have all

worked so hard and the results are fully deserved. We continue to set extremely high standards at the school

and year on year everyone rises to the challenge. Well done to parents as well for their continued support in

making BIS the truly great school that it is.

You can download a full set of Key Stage 2 Test Results, IGCSE Examination Results and IBDP Examination

Results from the school website. Please follow this link: http://www.bisvietnam.com/index.php/

examination_results_2014-48.htm

Mr Shaun Williams

CEO & Principal

Examination and Test Results 2014

Issue 3 /Page 3

It was such a beautiful morning to welcome all AP1 children in their colourful Ao Dai. The Moon Festival cele-

bration started with a wonderful Dragon Dance show which entertained the children, teachers and all of the

parents. Following the dance, the children enjoyed the assembly performed by some talented Year 5 and Year 6

children worked very hard to produce a memorable show. A big thank you to all the children and teaching as-

sistants. Thanks also to all parents for coming and celebrating Moon Festival with us all today.

Happy Moon Festival! Trung Thu vui vẻ!

Ms Phuong Pham

Primary Vietnamese Coordinator

Moon Festival - 1

Issue 3 /Page 4

Moon Festival - 2

Issue 3 /Page 5

‘We've had a super busy start to the year in year 1. All classes have settled in well and it has been great to see

children playing together and making new friends. Our first IPC topic 'Who am I?' has already seen the chil-

dren drawing and labelling their bodies. We've noticed lots of similarities between us, and many differences too!

Creative activities have also been popular as children have made puppets, drawn self-portraits and have be-

come doctors and dentists in our role play areas. We are all eager to learn and share more experiences about

ourselves.

Ms Anna Coy

Y1 Class Teacher & Assistant Milepost Leader

A Great Start for Year 1

Issue 3 /Page 6

Extra Curricular Clubs – Term 1 2014-2015

Issue 3/Page 7

Sign up for the Term 1 Extra Curricular Clubs programme is

now complete.

Before the club programme begins on Monday 22nd Septem-

ber, click onto the ‘My Schedule’ tab and scroll through to

Monday 22nd September - you will be able to see your ac-

cepted clubs. In addition to this, all accepted clubs will be

confirmed to you via email before the Term 1 club

programme begins.

Holiday Sports Programmes - October 2014

Date Sport Time Head Coach

Mini-

mum

No. Of

Stu-

dents

Age Prices (all

in VND) Location

20/10 - 24/10 Football 8 am- 11 am SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 1,900,000 Big field

20/10 - 24/10 Basketball 1pm-4pm SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 1,900,000

AP2

Sportshal

l

20/10-24/10 Multi Skills 8.00-9.00 Mr Richard So-

riano Min 8 Y1-Y3 440,000

AP1

Sportshal

l

20/10-24/10 Multi Skills 9.00-10.00 Mr Richard So-

riano Min 8 F1-F3 440,000

AP1

Sportshal

l

20/10-24/10 T ball 4pm-5.30pm Mr Richard So-

riano Min 8 Y3-Y6 660,000 Big field

Group Time Cost Venue Minimum Maximum

Foundation 2-3 8.00 – 08.45 415,000 VND AP1 5 10

Foundation 2-3 08.45 – 09.30 415,000 VND AP1 5 10

Year 1 – 2 09.30 – 10.15 415,000 VND AP1 5 10

Year 1 – 2 10.15 – 11.00 415,000 VND AP1 5 10

Year 3 – 4 11.00 – 12.00 550,000 VND AP1 5 12

Year 5 upwards 12.15 – 01.45 825,000 VND AP1 5 15

20/10 - 24/10 Swimming 8am- 1:45 pm Mr Vinh Ngu-

yen Min 8 F2 upwards

Various

(see letters) AP1 pool

Holiday Swimming Programmes - October 2014

Issue 3 /Page 8

Issue 3 /Page 9

Issue 3 /Page 10

PTG - Wine and Cheese Event

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Issue 3 /Page 12

Volunteers are needed for ticket sales & day of event.

To volunteer, please email

ellaraj@hotmail.com or santisa17@yahoo.es

Thank you!

50,000vnd per

ticket

&

Free Entry for

Adults &

Children under

2 years

Term 1

New

Families –

Free Entry

Issue 3 /Page 13

MENU FOR F1 - F2 MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 15 SEPT)

DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MAIN

COURSE

CHOOSE

1

Honey Lime

Chicken, Sautéed

Potato

OR

Braised Tofu with

Pork, Rice

Cottage Pie-Beef

OR

Chicken & Vegeta-

ble Curry, Rice

Pasta with Pork

Balls

OR

Fish Teriyaki,

Rice

Roast Pork,

Mashed Potato

OR

Chicken Noodle

Soup

Fish Goujons, Potato

Wedges

OR

Minced Beef & Vege-

table Stew, Rice

VEGETA-

BLES

Choy sum & Car-

rot

Chinese Cabbage

& Carrot

Spinach

Long Beans & Car-

rot

Morning Glory

SOUP

Spinach & Melon

Soup

Watercress

Mixed Vegetable

Spinach

Cabbage & Carrot

FOR VEG-

ETARIAN

ONLY

Aloo Tikki Burger

Spinach & Melon

Soup

Vegetarian Cot-

tage Pie

Chinese Cabbage

& Carrot

Pasta Napoli-

tana

Chickpeas Salad

Vegetarian Noodle

Soup

Long Bean & Car-

rot

Tofu & Vegetable

Stew, Rice

Cabbage & Carrot

Soup

MENU FOR F3 - YEAR 2

MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 15 SEPT)

DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MAIN

COURSE

CHOOS

E 1

Honey Lime

Chicken, Sau-

téed Potato

OR

Braised Tofu

with Pork, Rice

Cottage Pie-

Beef

OR

Chicken & Veg-

etable Curry,

Rice

Pasta with Pork

Balls

OR

Fish Teriyaki,

Rice

Roast Pork,

Mashed Potato

OR

Chicken Noodle

Soup

Fish Goujons, Potato Wedges

OR

Minced Beef & Vegetable Stew,

Rice

VEGE-

TABLES

Choy sum &

Carrot

Chinese Cab-

bage & Carrot

Spinach

Long Beans &

Carrot

Morning Glory

SOUP

Spinach & Mel-

on Soup

Watercress

Mixed Vegetable

Spinach

Cabbage & Carrot

FOR

VEGE-

TARIAN

ONLY

Aloo Tikki

Burger

Spinach & Mel-

on Soup

Vegetarian Cot-

tage Pie

Chinese Cab-

bage & Carrot

Pasta Napolitana

Chickpeas Salad

Vegetarian

Noodle Soup

Long Bean &

Carrot

Tofu & Vegetable Stew, Rice

Cabbage & Carrot Soup

DELI

BAR

OPTION

Bun

filled with Ham

& cheese

Served with

Salad

Jacket Potato

filled with

Baked Beans &

Bacon

Served with Sal-

ad

Bun

filled with cheese

& egg

Served with Sal-

ad

Jacket Potato

filled with Bolo-

gnese Sauce

Served with

Salad

Bun

filled with Chicken & mayonnaise,

Served with Salad

Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily

Issue 3 /Page 14

MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6 MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 15 SEPT)

DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MAIN

COURSE

CHOOSE 1

Honey Lime

Chicken, Sautéed

Potato

OR

Braised Tofu with

Pork, Rice

Cottage Pie-Beef

OR

Chicken & Vegeta-

ble Curry, Rice

Pasta with Pork

Balls

OR

Fish Teriyaki, Rice

Roast Pork, Mashed

Potato

OR

Chicken Noodle Soup

Fish Goujons, Potato

Wedges

OR

Minced Beef & Vege-

table Stew, Rice

VEGETA-

BLES

Choy sum & Car-

rot

Chinese Cabbage

& Carrot

Spinach

Long Beans & Carrot

Morning Glory

SOUP

Spinach & Melon

Soup

Watercress

Mixed Vegetable

Spinach

Cabbage & Carrot

FOR VEGE-

TARIAN

ONLY

Aloo Tikki Burger

Spinach & Melon

Soup

Vegetarian Cot-

tage Pie

Chinese Cabbage

& Carrot

Pasta Napolitana

Chickpeas Salad

Vegetarian Noodle

Soup

Long Bean & Carrot

Tofu & Vegetable

Stew, Rice

Cabbage & Carrot

Soup

DELI BAR

OPTION

Baguette/Jacket

Potato

fill with ham,

chicken, cheese,

egg, tuna mayon-

naise, baked

beans, peas & bo-

lognese sauce

Served with Salad

Bun/Jacket Potato

fill with ham,

chicken, cheese,

egg, tuna mayon-

naise, baked

beans, peas & bo-

lognese sauce

Served with Salad

Wrap/Jacket Pota-

to

fill with bacon,

ham, chicken, egg,

cheese, tuna may-

onnaise, baked

beans, peas & bolo-

gnese sauce

Served with Salad

Bun/Jacket Potato

fill with ham, chicken,

cheese, egg, tuna

mayonnaise, baked

beans,

peas & bolognese

sauce

Served with Salad

Baguette/Jacket Po-

tato

fill with ham, chick-

en, cheese,

egg, tuna mayon-

naise, baked beans,

peas & bolognese

sauce

Served with Salad

Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily