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March 2014
Recitation
Experiments
Extempore
Balikpapan
Radio Talk Show
Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
We trust that you have received your child’s report and that you have
Please note that most of our exciting news are regularly posted on
I’d like to thank all RIS staff for a wonderful term. I believe that our
I’d also like to thank you all for your constant support. Thank you!
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Greetings! Term II
Dear Parents,
The second term of academic year 2013-24 is over! An exceptionally Inside this issue:
busy term, but it has been an exciting and productive one!
Spelling Bee—Poem 2
been able to reflect together on efforts made during the busy
academic programme we’ve just completed. In case you have not yet
collected the report cards, please collect them once the school Innovative 3
reopens. Our third term will commence on Wednesday, 2 April’14. Competition
Some of this term’s highlights have been illustrated in the next few Friendship day/Solo 4
pages. Please go through them to enjoy the ride of your child’s Singing -
journey at Raffles.Participating in the 5
Celebrations of
our Face Book page –Raffles International School(R.I.S) Bpn. Anniversary
Our kids joining 6
staff have once again given more than what was required of them to
ensure that our child/ren had a blessed term.Dance competition 7
Welcoming our new students Raffles Food Day 8
Plan for Parents 9
Teachers –Suggestion box
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Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
Spelling Bee on 20th Jan, 3rd Feb and 3rd March’14:
Spelling bee activity encourages
our young learners to learn to
spell in an exciting environment
and provides teachers a very
positive motivational tool to use
for spelling improvement.
This time we asked students to
take these tests impromptu to
expand their learning.
It was such a delight to see
students eagerly waiting to join
the competition.
Poem Recitation on 24th Jan’14 :
Poem recitation was organized to encourage
students to speak clearly, distinctly and with
appropriate and varied pitch and tone
modulation.
The intangible benefits of poetry recitation is to give
student enough self-confidence so he/she can
effortlessly stand in front of a room of peers and
eloquently read his/her own poetry.
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Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
Innovative Experiments Competition on 30th Jan’14 :
Science week was conducted to promote the relevance of Science, Technology, and Math in our
daily lives.
Each class contributed a display with hands-on activities demonstrating various science
investigations . It was exciting to see and experience how students made science come alive with
the wonderful experiments they carried out. This created an ideal opportunity for children and
teachers to connect and work together.
Hats off to our budding scientists!
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Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
Friendship Day / Solo Singing on 14th Feb’14 :
Friendship day was celebrated at Raffles on the occasion of Valentine’s day. All students and staff
acknowledged each other by exchanging gifts and promoting their friendship and fellowship.
To add flavor to it, solo singing contest was also organized. Everyone enjoyed it while feeling
confident in the act of self expression. It was so much fun!
Extempore on 28th Feb’14 :
There are many times when we are expected to
speak out of our knowledge without prior
preparations. To develop this skill in our students,
we conducted extempore activity.
This time we gave them few topics in advance
to start with. They had to speak in the limited time
frame, to the point and clearly.
This activity will surely help our dear students
with their school projects and even in their future
career jobs.
By practicing this regularly, they can develop
necessary skills and confidence that are
required to speak before a larger audience both at
school and beyond.
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Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
Participating in the Celebrations of Balikpapan Anniversary :
RIS students performed "Top of the World" and "When I am Gone' songs before Balikpapan Mayor
and huge Balikpapan crowd at Merdeka Field, Balikpapan on the occasion of celebrating Balikpapan
117th anniversary in 2014.
It was great fun! We are so proud of our kids’ performance!
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Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
Our Kids Joining Radio Talk Show :
To practise our students' public speaking skills and as a part of Raffles CSR's program, RIS in
collaboration with 97.8 Smart FM radio launched 'Smart Chat in English with Raffles International
School' on Saturday, 8th Mar’ 14 at 10.00 a.m.
The show airs on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10.00 - 11.00 a.m. It is hosted by
Ms Erni and co-hosted by our students.
Please tune in and get your child/children to participate by dialing 0542 737 978.Streaming at www.radiosmartfm.com - 97.8 Balikpapan - live kids radio talk show in English, the
first and the only one in town!
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Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
Dance Competition on 26th Mar’14 :
To develop self-discipline, determination, and self-confidence, we conducted dance competition
among our students.
Our budding dancers performed dances in several permitted dance style. Points were awarded for
categories such as technique, facial expression, costume, choreography and overall impression.
Discipline of dance will help them to be self-motivated, and organized as well as will support their
creativity.
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Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
Raffles Food Day on 27th Mar’14 :
Raffles Food Day really sparked engagement in our students. Students were fully engaged,
participatory, and enthusiastic about this activity.
We could devour Indonesian, French , Portuguese and Indian food this time. The ambience was
cheerful and the food was super delicious.
Looking forward to many more yummy treats in the future when choosing other cuisines too.
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Form No : P.0.1.132File No. : P.3.4.2
Plan for Parents Teachers Association (PTA) :
We are very happy to announce that we are seeking to establish a Parents Teachers Association
(PTA) in our organisational structure. We have already issued notifications to the parents and are
waiting for their nominations. We have extended the date of nominations until the end of April’14.
Please be kind enough to have all your recommendations and nominations submitted by then. You can
do so either, via email to [email protected] or via reception.
The objective of PTA will be to provide support and recommendations to the school management for
the benefit and educational growth of our beloved children and foster positive relationships among
parents, staff, and community members.
Our Parent Teacher Association should have a Board consisting of 5 key representatives as listed
below:
President: To preside over all PTA meetings and will be the primary contact for the
correspondence with the Head of School.
Vice President: To assist the President and assume the President's duties in his/her
absence.
Secretary: To keep all records including minutes, meeting agendas and will help in
handling correspondence as required.
Grade Level - Parent Representatives: One representative for Nursery-Grade V and
one for Grades VI-X (2 off).
We are planning to hold elections by June.
Suggestion Box:
As per few parents’ feedback, we have installed a suggestion box near reception area. Please use
this to drop your feedback/suggestion for the development of the school.
As always, you are welcome to meet with me in person in case you would like to.
In closing, I would like to thank you all for your continued support.
Thank you as always!
Best regards
Ravi
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