Vientiane International School Weekly Newsletter
THE DRAGON’S FLAMEIs
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35: 2
3rd
May
201
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A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear VIS Families
Throughouttheyear,agroupofourfacultyhavebeenworkingonreviewingour technology vision; including a philosophy, vision and mission; andreviewing a range of frameworks to provide systema;c ways for how weapproach both the implementa;on and integra;on of technology in thefuture.Thiscoredocumentwillguideourconversa;onsoverthenext3–5yearsandcanbefoundattheendoftheDragon’sFlame.
Thisworkhasalso resulted insomechanges toourone-to-oneprogram inthePrimary.Thesechangeswillbecommunicatedtoparentslaterthisweek.
A gentle reminder toour families to communicateany changeofplans forthe upcoming school year with our admissions office as soon as possible.Yoursupportallowsustoplanaseffec;velyaspossible.
Have a great week
Jane
EVENTS PrimaryAssembly
CCPAc/vi/esRota;on3finishesTuesdayMay24th.Seeno;cerecatchup
ac;vi;es.
BoardMee/[email protected]
FrontOfficeConferenceRoom
AfricanUnionDayFashion,FoodandMusicTuesday24May@6-8pm
Grade12Dinner&[email protected]
FitnessCentre
Grade12Gradua/[email protected]
Km4Restaurant
PRIMARYCONCERTCANCELLEDJustareminder, thatunfortunately theprimaryendofyearconcerthasbeencancelled.Our thoughtsarewithourperformingarts teacherwho isaway ill,we hope you get be\er soon. Although, please join us at the [email protected].
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NewsfromourSchoolCounselors…..It’sthat;meofyearagainwherefriendsleave,somestayandnewonesarrive.Pleasehaveareadofthear;cleinthelinkbelowthatmayassistyourtransi;on-whateveritmaybe.h\p://www.thecultureblend.com/the-transi;on-that-never-ends-the-ongoing-cycle-of-expat-stayers-goers-and-newbies/
SummerHolidayReading…..VISYouTubeChannel-“VISREADS”ReadingListsforEnglishASecondaryStudentsToencouragestudentstoreadmoreoverthesummerholidaysandanyother;me, English teachers are going to provide students with a personalisedreadinglistsugges;onfortheholidays.Theaimisthattheteacherwillprovidealistthatwillinterestandchallengeeachindividualstudent.
In addi;on, we encourage students and the VIS community to look at ourYouTube channel “VIS Reads”. Teacherswill post videos about the book theyare reading and students are asked to do the same by leaving links in thecommentssec;onfortheirvideos.
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EVENTS NEXTWEEK
Interna/onalChildren’sDayWednesday1stJune
SchoolHoliday
Grade9-11Exams2nd-6thJune
FitnessCentre
LASTDAYOFSCHOOLFriday10thJune-schoolconcludesat12.00noon
CONGRATULATIONSVISDragons-JuniorVolleyballTeams
Ahugecongratula;onstoourjuniorvolleyballteamswhocompetedinHanoi,Vietnamontheweekend.Theboysranked6thandthegirls8th,inwhatwasaverytoughcompe;;on.Weareveryproudofyouall.
CCPAc/vi/esRota/on3,Catch-upclassesRota;on3willconcludeonTuesday24thMay.Catch-upclassesarescheduledforthefollowingac;vi;es:-WEDNESDAY25thMAY TUESDAY26thMAY1.Aikido 6.DrumKit 1.FloralArt 2.HoppinDance 7.Kali-delfDefense3.Swimming 8.Soccer4.Taekwondo 9.Tennis Forfurtherdetailsorenquiries,pleasecontact5.ThaiDance 10.TheJoyofCrea;vity [email protected].
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GRADUATINGCLASSOF2015/2016Congratula;onsonyourachievementsGrade12’s.Mayyour futurebebrightand inspiring.Asyouwill soonbeVISalumni,pleasecomebackandvisitany;me.Wewishyoualltheverybestforyournextjourneyinlife.
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CommunityNo/ce……"WIGLAOSPRESENTS:80s-90sQUIZNIGHTFUNDRAISER!”
Put on those leg warmers, tease out your hair, or rip up your jeans and go grunge for a good cause! WIG Laos is throwing an 80s-90s themed QUIZ NIGHT!
Where: Australian Embassy Recreation Club, Thadeua Road (opposite the Singapore Embassy)
When: Saturday, June 4. Doors open at 6pm, quiz starts at 7pm
Why: To raise funds for WIG's health and education projects in Laos
Price: 500,000kip per table of 6 people. This price includes snacks, dinner platters and dessert! (Note: we are only selling tickets PER TABLE so grab five friends!)
To book your Table of 6: email [email protected].
- Prizes for best costumes and winning teams! - Bring your wallet for fundraising games!
Generously supported by Sticky Fingers and held at the Australian Embassy Recreation Club. "
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2016 - 2017 School Calendar
PHOTO COMPETITION
Competition Details………..
Theme: “SCHOOL LIFE” We welcome entries from all members of the VIS community, to contribute to next year’s school calendar that reflects the theme - ‘school life’. Examples are….getting ready in the morning at home, packing the school bag, lunch boxes, homework etc.
The fourteen winning photos (front & back cover + 12 months) will be collated into a glossy colour calendar along with the photographers’ name and reflection of the image.
The 2016-2017 school year is a very special one for us - celebrating 25 years as a school.
Please send your entries to Michelle at [email protected] by Friday 27th May.
Don’t forget…competition closes….. this Friday 27th May
Photos can be of objects such as school bags, school shoes, lunch trays, school hats…or children playing, getting ready for school at home in the morning, doing homework. Let your imagination run free - anything school related, VIS or other local schools. See below for some inspiration.
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VIS TECHNOLOGY VISION VISION, MISSION, FRAMEWORKS
PHILOSOPHY
Technology influences how we connect, think, create and learn. The ability to make
discerning use of technology is essential for lifelong learning. Not only that, but the
ability to create and modify technological tools to meet our needs is a fundamental
human pursuit. As such, technological change is constant requiring a perpetual
learning and an inquiry mindset.
VISION to inspire and enhance learning through collaboration, creativity and innovation.
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MISSION
to promote student agency in taking action and inquiry learning.
to facilitate access to new learning opportunities.
to become knowledgeable and discerning users of technology.
to create a flexible, responsive and inclusive learning environment.
to enable seamless integration throughout the learning environment.
to support intercultural understanding, global engagement and multilingualism.
to support all aspects of the Approaches to Learning.
...it is just a natural part of what goes on here… :-)
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FRAMEWORKS
Frameworks provide a guide for thinking, planning and evaluating technology
integration in the learning environment. Each framework brings a unique
perspective to guide discussions, inform curriculum design, assist with acquisition
decisions, frame action research and guide professional development. The decision
about which framework(s) to apply in a given situation will depend on the goal and
purpose of the process.
The IB-specific framework is “ Agency, Information and Design (AID)” accessed
via “Teaching and Learning with Technology” on the OCC under “Cross Programme
Publications”.
More examples of frameworks Awareness, Praxis and Phronesis (APP) Digital Technology Impact Framework (DTIF) Replacement, Amplification, Transformation (RAT) Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Tools, Tasks, Strategies (TTS) Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition (SAMR)
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