Mayangone March 2016

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NETWORK UPPER PRIMARY & SECONDARY

NEWSLETTER

Upcoming Events …………………………………

• Friday 25 March

Water Festival Celebrations

(12 noon finish)

• Wednesday 20 April

Start of Term 4

• Week Beginning 02 May

Year 7-10 Examinations

• Week Beginning 09 May

Year 6 SATs

• Wednesday 22 June

Last Day of Term

Dear Parents

As we come to the end of a very busy Term 3, I write to you to highlight some of

the fantastic events which have taken place here at Network School. We started

the term off with our Under 15 Girls Basketball team competing in the Yangon

Schools Under 19 Basketball Championship at MISY. Network girls reached the

final and won a hard fought victory over MISY to be crowned champions. Net-

work students then brought home trophies for winning second place for the Boys

& Girls Swimming competition hosted by Yangon International School.

In February the Dragon Dancers visited our 7 Mile Campus, in celebration of Chi-

nese New Year and gave our students a fantastic performance. We then rounded

up this term with our Upper Primary and Secondary students going on Camps

ranging from Shwe Pyi to Siem Reap & Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Friday 18 March was an historical moment for Network International School with

our Year 11 students (photograph below) taking their and Network’s very first

Cambridge IGCSE examinations and we wish them all the best for their forth com-

ing exams.

On behalf of Teacher Carole, all the Network staff and myself I wish you all a very

Happy Water Festival Holiday and look forward to Term 4 when our Year 11s will

continue to sit their iGCSE Examinations and all other year groups will complete

their end of year examinations.

Yours sincerely

Carl Dent

Principal – Network International School

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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CERTIFICATE ASSEMBLY

For Outstanding Effort and Homework

in Term 2

Addison Pinky

Colleen Rita

George Shwe Yee Pwint

Ivan Sophie (Eaint Thet Hmu Soe)

Justin Su Wint War

Kenneth Susan

Lucy Tasmia

Myat Noe Thu Theing Mwe Oo

Nay Chi Wai Khaing Kyaw Win

For Achieving Greatly Improved

Effort and Homework Grades in Term 2

Ai Henry (Lee Yeon Gyu)

Allan Hikari

Bryan Jessica

Calvin Pau Pau

Charlotte Sadaf

Ethan Sai Sai

Harrison Steve Lin

Hein Zaw Htet William (Wai Yan Myint Thein)

For Achieving the Maximum Score of 5 for

Effort and Homework Grades in Term 2

Addison

Ivan

Lucy

Susan

We recently held an assembly to present many certificates for students who received certificates for Effort &

Homework, Greatly Improved Effort & Homework, Maximum Score of 5 for Effort and Homework, for achiev-

ing 100% of attendance, for achieving 50 House Points up to the end of Term 2.

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For achieving 100% of attendance for Term 2

Year 7 Aditya Moe Si

Harry (Hein Htet) Nay Chi

Ammarin Satoko

Hein Zaw Htet Shwe Yee Pwint

Henry Liin Thu Ta Aung

Hikari Wai Wai

Joseph (Hein Htet) William (Wai Yan Myint Thein)

Kate Linn Win Myat Thu

Mason

Year 8 Addison Nativia

Bryan Poe Poe

Choi Jeong Hun Su Wint War

Emily Suu Rupar

Erin Thitsar

Glenda Thiri Hlaing

Han Yin Tim

Henry William Ong

Jessica Yao

Khant Naing Yu Waddy Aung

Min Khant Thu Zaw Wai Yan Phyo

Year 9 Christina

Toe Naing Lin

William (Han Paing Soe)

Year 10 Ayra

George

Jade

John Camacho

Year 11 David

Nhat Minh

Israel

Tiffany

For achieving 50 House Points

up to the end of Term 2

Year 7 Henry Liin

Ivan

Kenneth

Year 8 Addison

Bryan

Frank

Glenda

May Htet Lu

Naomi

Sophie (Eaint Thet Hmu Soe)

Su Wint War

Susan

Thitsar

William Ong

Year 9 Apple

Isabella

Justin

Lucy

Lwin Min

Pinky

Wai Khaing Kyaw Win

William (Han Paing Soe)

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SCHOOL CAMPS

During week commencing 7 March 2016 our Year 5 to 11s attended camp. A fantastic time was

had by all. Here are some of the fantastic photographs which each year group took whilst away.

Year 5

(Trip to Shwe Pyi)

Year 6

(Trip to Pathein)

Parasols, Halua and Much, Much More

It was with mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation that the Year six students boarded the bus. It was the

trip of the year- which took 5 hours - and we were going to Pathein on school camp. We were supposed to be

learning about industries and how they ran, but we also learnt about how to become more independent and to

experience living away from home.

Led by our fearless teachers, we visited many spectacular places, some of the highlights were: going to the

parasol factory and watching how they handmade them; looking around at the local market at the wonderful

stores and watching how people boiled and stirred ingredients to make a sweet tasting halua. We also mar-

veled at people who could shape ordinary clay into fantastic pots and talked to a family that weave their own

mats for a living. For a special treat the night before we left, we had a bonfire and sang around it while roasting

marshmallows (which were delicious).

Over all I think we had a great time!

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Year 7

(Trip to Mandalay)

Year 8

(Trip to Bagan)

Bagan, with over 2000 pagodas from

the 11th and

12th

centuries, is a hot and

dusty place, so we really liked having

a hotel with a nice big pool!

Many pagodas have been destroyed

or damaged by earthquakes but we

did visit lots!

Fortunately we did other things: we

had a great boat trip out to a sandy

island where we played games and

messed about on the beach;

we had a horse and cart trip; we

went to a village where they get the

sap from the toddy palm to make

drinks – but nobody got drunk!

The Year Sevens had a very successful trip to Mandalay, here is an article writ-

ten by some of the students to tell you what we all got up to!

We went to Mandalay Palace to research about the palaces built by King Ming-

dong. We also went to U Bein Bridge to see sunset. We went to Sagaing Hill, Ku

Tho Daw pagoda, Payar Gyi, Old Monastery and Emerald pagoda. We went to

May Myo December restaurant, Pwe Kaut Waterfall and Pait Chin Myawn

Cave, Gold/ Silver smith and also visit Mandalay Kan Daw Gyi.

On the camp to Mandalay, we went to U Bein Bridge and watched the sunset,

you can’t believe how beautiful it was. We went to a restaurant and we all

bought some drinks and ate some chips. We sat there and watched the sunset.

Watching the sunset at the bridge made it a beautiful and wonderful day.

The day we enjoyed the most was the last day of the camp because we had

lots of fun when we visited an amusement park. Some of the students swam

and some played games. In the swimming pool, there were water slides that

were very high. Tr.AMT went on the water slide and it was so funny. Some of

us play games like darts, throwing basketball and other games.

It was a very successful journey to Mandalay. We had lots of fun and it was

educational, we now know more about Mandalay history. It was an amazing

trip and it helped us develop our social skills with friends and also teachers.

Kate Linn, Joyce, Shoon Lei and Myat Noe Thu (7A2)

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Year 9

(Trip to Inlay)

Year 10 & 11

(Trip to Cambodia)

What do you get if you mix 26 students, 7 teachers, a few mountains and

a lake? Year 9 camp!

Starting off in Pindaya we saw a cave of 8000 Buddhas, a traditional pa-

per making factory and most importantly (for some) our lovely hotel

where we could rest our weary heads. Not before a whole load of team

games though!

We needed all the rest we could get in order to complete our trek to a

monastery 6000ft up where we spent the night toasting marshmallows

and playing games. Upon returning back to the hotel we were in need of

a long shower and a good night’s sleep (again, not before more team

games). The highlight of the camp for many was the relaxed boat trip

around Inle Lake visiting workshops and learning about Shan culture -

even if many of us did fall asleep on the boat!

Students voted for their peers in a series of award categories including

best behaved girl (Lucy and Apple), best behaved boy (Toe) and funniest

moment (we won’t embarrass anyone here).

All in all, year 9 camp to Shan state was a huge success and the teachers

and students had a great (although tiring) time. Thank you to everyone

who made it possible.

Year 9 students and teachers

“Teacher Judy’s top climbers”

Cambodia! Cambodia! Cambodia!

Years 10 & 11 ventured past Myanmar’s borders for their annual

school trip. From tireless temple hopping to haggling in down-

town markets we eagerly embraced the opportunity from a little

pre-IGCSE trip. With exams drawing near, this was a much

needed street-reliever!

May, Year 11

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THE DRAGON DANCE

In celebration of Chinese New Year our students watched a fabulous performance of The Dragon

Dance.

GREAT BRITISH DAY

The British Ambassador’s Residence hosted the GREAT British Day. Network school hosted the

Sporting Event and over 3,000 visitors came to have a great fun day out.

NETWORK NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDING

The new build at Bahan Campus is taking shape ready for our students from Foundation to Year 6 to

take up residence from the start of the new academic year. The Network swimming pool is com-

plete and students have recently started swimming lessons as part of their Physical Education cur-

riculum. The school will be writing to parents towards the end of the academic year about timings of

the school day together with drop-off and pick-up arrangements for parents.

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SPORTS FIXTURES

Under 19s Girls Basketball Match won 1st

Place

Network vs ISM won 1st

Place

Basketball Match vs Yangon Academy won 1st

Place

On Saturday 5th

March Network International School

were invited to compete in the 2016 YIS Swim Meet

Invitational. Network fielded two teams of swimmers

to compete; these being the U11 and U15 girls as well

as the U11 and U15 boys. In total there were five

schools competing; these were Network International

School, Yangon International School, Myanmar Inter-

national School, British School Yangon and the Inter-

national School of Myanmar.

The competition as a whole was very well organised

and it was a delight to see so many students enjoying

the event. The students from Network school swam to

a good level throughout the day, cheered on by teach-

ers and parents this created a very supportive and

motivational atmosphere for the Network students

Due to the high level of team effort both the boys and

girls team placed second, with numerous students

placing in 1st, 2nd

and 3rd

place across many disci-

plines. Congratulations to all the Network students

who participated and a special thank you to the par-

ents who were tremendously supportive throughout

the whole day.

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Fixture results Date Team Opponent Score

16.09.15 U19 Football vs ISM (A) 0-12

17.09.15 U15 BB boys vs girls 23-17 May(14) , Thitsar(3), Jade(2), Angeline(2),

Yati(2)

MKT(4), Henry(8), KSN(3), Lwin Min(2)

21.09.15 U15 boys Bball vs MISY (H) 43-26 KSN(4), Lwin Min(6), Henry(4), MKT(8),

Nemo(4)

25.09.15 U15 boys Bball vs YA (A) 18-37 MKT(7), Lwin Min(3), Henry(2), KSN(2),

Frank(2), Atom(2)

U15 girls Bball vs YA (H) 18v6 Thitsar(8), Jade(7), SWW(4), Yati(2)

28.09.15 U15 girls Bball vs YIS (H) 32-8 Jade(19), Angeline(1), Yati(6), Thitsar(5),

Shoon Lei(1)

U15 boys Bball vs YIS (H) 8v33 Lwin Min(4), Atom(2), Frank(2)

01.10.15 U15 girls Bball vs ISM (A) 21v7 Jade(8), Thitsar(6), Ange(3), Tharaphy

(2), Yati(2)

05.10.15 U19 Football vs MIS (A) 5v4 Calvin(5)

08.10.15 U15 girls Bball vs MISY (H) 29v8 Thitsar(8), Yati(7), Angeline(6), May(6),

Shoon Lei(2)

20.10.15 U15 boys Bball vs MIS (H) 18-20 Henry(6), Jeong Hun(4), MKT(3), Richey

(3), Tye(2)

26.10.15 U15 boys Bball vs YA (H) Won

03.11.15 U15 boys Bball vs MIS (A) Lost

04.11.15 U19 Football vs YA (A) 2v1 Calvin(2)

11.11.15 U19 Football vs YIS (H) 1v2 Calvin(1)

13.11.15 U15 girls Bball vs YA (A) 28v9 May(15), Jade(6), SWW(2), Yati(2), Ange-

line(2), Tharaphy(1)

16.11.15 U19 Football vs MIS (H) 6v6 Calvin(5), James(1)

20.11.15 U15 girls Bball vs CISM (A) 27-15 May(11), Yati(10), Angeline(2), Thitsar(2),

SWW(2)

U15 boys Bball vs CISM (A) 14-18 Ty(4), Henry(4), Lwin Min(2), KSN(2),

SMO(2)

SEMESTER 2

04.02.16 U19 girls Bball vs ISM (A) 24v7 Jade(8), May(8), Thitsar(2), SWW(2),

Shoon(2), Yati(1), Angeline(1)

05.02.15 Yr5 FB vs MIS (H) 4v1 Alex(2), Jimmy(1), Aure(1)

Yr6 FB vs MIS (H) 4v0 Geoffrey(1), Julian(1), OwnGoal(2)

10.02.16 U15 Girls FB vs ISM (A) 1-0 May(1)

11.02.16 U15 Boys FB vs ISM (A) 4-0 Nyan(1), May(1), Richard(1), Moses(1)

17.02.16 Yr5 FB vs BSY (H) 5-0 Alex(3), Jimmy(1), Roland(1)

Yr6 FB vs BSY (H) 2-0 Julian(2)

U15 Boys FB vs YA (H) 3v1 Tim(1), Richard(1), May(1)

18.02.16 U19 girls Bball vs YA (H) 22v9 May(11), Angeline(4), Yati(3), Jade(2),

SWW(2)

22.02,16 Development FB vs MIS (H) 0-13

23.02.16 U15 Boys FB vs YIS (A) 12-0 Moses(4), May(3), Richard(3), Tim(2)

U15 Girls FB vs YIS (A) 0-4

01.03.16 Development FB vs MIS (A) Lost

U15 Girls FB vs MISY (H) 1-0 Lorine(1)

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BOOK WEEK

In the book week there were a great deal of cool activities that we all (when we say all, we mean Upper

Primary) thoroughly enjoyed! For example the reading challenge; we were put into groups (Years 5 & 6 mixed

together), and we have been recording all of the books we have read on a thermometer – at the moment, it’s

really close between our groups – Kate’s is on 7 and mine (Julian) is on 6! We better get reading! On Thursday

17th

of March we had to dress up as one of our favorite characters from our favorite book. We had a parade

and tomorrow the winners will be revealed during assembly. Teacher Bori also read us a book which is called

The Lost Thing (by Shaun Tan), it was a graphic novel – which means there are many pictures which also tell

the story. We have created our own book cover for this book, we will also find out the winner of this

competition soon. During the week, there was an activity where we had to stop and read if we heard a whistle

or a bell. This was the best book week we ever had in the history of Upper Primary.

By Kate & Julian

Mayangone March 2016

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Sandawara School

The Power Saving School

Filled with excitement, the primary class representatives left the Network Campus - on February the 17th

- to

go to Sandawara School – founded by a British family. We were donating stationary that the school had

bought with the fundraising money.

Now this was a pretty special school because it saved electricity by using: solar panels and collecting water. It

was also very generous, bearing in mind that it went up from kindergarten to the seventh grade and was free

of charge for all the students. The school’s academic program was surprisingly very good; for the school was

based in a rural community. It had: English, math, library time, a music program run by Guitarme and ICT les-

sons that consisted a lot of sharing considering there were only six computers for a couple of hundred stu-

dents.

Our school was greatly impressed at the school and we hope to help it more in the future.

By Nathaniel & Sarah