Newsletter
24th November 2006
NEWS
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Security
The security and safety of students, staff,
parents and visitors is of paramount importance. At the start of this school
Term, the school appointed a new Head of Security, to oversee all security
arrangements within and around the school campus. The school has a well drawn
up security plan and uses a number of expert external advisors. I would like to
remind parents of the following points that are strictly enforced by the
security guards:
1.
Do
not drop children off inside the entrance to the car park. This not only slows
down the traffic flow but causes many young children to have to walk through
the moving car park traffic. Please only drop your children at designated drop-off
point by the covered walkway.
2.
School
issued ID tags must be shown to enter the school grounds and worn prominently
once inside the school. The security guards may refuse entry to anyone not
wearing an ID tag.
3.
From
time to time our security guards may ask to search vehicles upon entry and exit
of the car park and search hand carried bags upon entry to the school grounds.
I would ask all parents to cooperate with our
security guards to help us ensure the safety of all campus users.
Mufti
Day
A very successful Mufti Day was held in school
today. Students, teachers and even some parents turned up to school and paid a
small fine for the privilege of wearing their pyjamas. A myriad of games stalls
and food stalls kept all participants entertained throughout the day. This
annual event raises money for needy children in
THIMUN
The Hague International Model United Nations has for the past two years organised a MUN event
in
Principal
Year 11 – IGCSE: Coursework, Exams And Preparing
For Them
At the request of several parents who attended the
Year 11 evening on 16th November, a summary of the points made at
the meeting is given below.
The slides used in the meeting are also available
on the school website. Use the following link:
http://www.gardenschool.edu.my/download/y11parents.ppt
Year 11 Programme
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13 December |
Reports |
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8 - 24 January |
Mock Examinations (Exam Leave) |
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19 January |
Results of November Entries |
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7 February |
Exam Grade Reports |
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14 February |
Y11 Parent-Teachers Meeting |
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16 February |
Examination Entries Completed |
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10 - 12 April |
ICT Examinations (This is during the holiday
period) |
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17 - 20 April |
Practical Exams Art, Drama, Music, PE, Language
Orals (Exam Leave) |
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8 May - 7 June |
IGCSE Written Exams (Exam Leave, includes the
mid-term holiday) |
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15 June |
Celebration - “Graduation Ball” |
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18 - 28 June |
Work Experience |
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29 June |
Awards Evening |
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2 - 6 July |
Discovery Week |
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17 August |
Results! |
IGCSE Coursework Deadlines
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15 December |
Business Studies |
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31 January |
Art |
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2 March |
Design Technology |
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9 March |
English (Language and Literature) |
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23 March |
Computer Studies Project |
IGCSE Coursework
Coursework and projects which are assessed as part
of the IGCSE accreditation are subject to strict criteria imposed by the
examination board.
The work must be the student’s own unaided work.
All sources must be acknowledged. GIS teachers have been trained in the coursework
requirements and know exactly how much and when help can be given to students.
Please be aware that any additional help given by
private tutors, parents, older siblings or others may lead to disqualification
from the examination. Equally disqualification will result from “plagiarism” –
copying material from other students (past or present), websites or books. All sources of material must be fully
acknowledged.
Preparing For Examinations
1) Make revision “active” – don’t just sit or lie – with a book open in
front of you.
∞ Use mind maps (spider
diagrams)
∞ Tackle past questions
∞ Learn-write-check
∞ Annotate notes in your
exercise book or textbook (except English Literature)
2) Avoid
distractions when revision
∞ Quiet place
∞ No TV
∞ Peaceful - but not too
comfortable
∞ You
cannot revise effectively if you are too hungry, thirsty or sleepy!
3) Organise your revision
∞ Timetable - give each subject a fair allocation or time
∞ Follow a routine - focus revision on a specific time each day
∞ Spend some time on
concentrated revision by yourself and also some working with others (testing
each other, explaining concepts, etc.)
The Exams
It is the students’ responsibility to know where
and when each exam takes place and to be there on time. Extra time is not given
for late arrivals. Lateness of more than a few minutes can lead to
disqualification.
1) No handphones are allowed in the examination hall – leave them
at home.
2) Full school uniform.
3) Examination
leave only on the times determined by the school, full
attendance at all other times.
and finally…..GOOD
LUCK!
Robert Lloyd
Head
of Secondary
Talk By World Vision
The Interact Club is organizing a talk to create awareness among our
students, staff and parents about caring, sharing and helping underprivileged
people in this world. The talk will be given by a representative from World
Vision
World Vision helps transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and
families in nearly 100 countries. Their non-profit work extends assistance to
all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race or ethnic
background.
The Interact Club cordially invites you to attend this talk and we look
forward to your presence on that day. Tea and coffee will be served. Parents
are more than welcome to attend this talk and interested parties can read more
about
World Visions’ work at: http://www.worldvision.org/
The details of the talk are as follows:
Day/Date: Wednesday 29th
November 2006
Time: 2.30
- 3.30 pm
Place: 6th
Floor Conference Room Art Centre*
* Kindly
take note of recent change of venue.
Leonora
Peers
Interact
Advisor
Careers
in Term One
Year 7
·
Introduced
to the variety of jobs to be found in modern society.
·
Talked
about the idea of new jobs that don’t exist.
Year 9
·
Worked
on software programmes to help them with the options
making process.
“The Careers software “Streets Ahead” actually
showed me which career I would be suitable for. Amazingly accurate!” - Satoko.
“I was surprised with the result but I decided to
believe it. I am trying to take steps towards my finishing line – getting a
job.” - Ha Hoon.
“The two software programmes
have helped me to understand my own
abilities and have given me ideas for my future. “Streets Ahead” is a good programme to help students discover information for themselves.” -
Cindy.
Vipula
Sharma
Career
Advisor
DISCOVERY WEEK
It’s here again. Lots of exciting places to visit, things to see during the week of
July 2nd - 6th (inclusive of weekends). By now, every one
in the secondary school would have received a Discovery Week Booklet and read
about all the wonderful trips available in Phase 1.
The
procedure has been simplified this time around. Phase 1 includes all overseas
trips and regional trips above RM2,500. So if any exotic place catches your
eye, now’s the time to sign up.
Not
wanting to venture far? Then Phase 2 might interest you. In January, more
excting trips this time under RM2,500 and closer to home will be available for
your perusal.
No
overnights for you? Then Phase 3 is just the thing. A limited choice of
self-improvement courses or some worthy Community Service Work. More about this Phase later in Term Two.
We hope
there will be something for every one! Teachers are now promoting their Phase 1
trips. See the trip leader for more detailed information on the trip you are
interested in. Look out for talks or presentations during lunch breaks. Please note that there will be no Bronze International Awards Trip
during Discovery Week.
Please be assured that for all planned trips,
arrangements meet with the school’s Health and Safety standards.
Remember, Discovery Week happens only once every two years! Hop on a trip and have a
whale of a time!
You can
contact your Trip Leader at his/her e-mail address below:
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Mr. R Mugridge |
mugridge.r@gardenshcool.edu.my |
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Ms. M Taylor |
taylor.m@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Ms. F Cope |
cope.f@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Discover |
Ms. Lee WS |
lee.wansin@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Mr. N McKenna |
mckenna.n@gardenschooledu.my |
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Ms. S Lewis |
lewis.s@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Ms. F Pelat |
pelat.f@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Phuket and Krabi |
Ms. P Carr |
carr.p@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Super Cool |
Mr. P Delmotte |
delmotte.p@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Chiang Mai |
Mr. A Savage |
savage.a@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Tomb Raider |
Ms. L Prestage |
prestage.l@gardenschool.edu.my |
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Science Trip to LaTrobe |
Mrs. Thiaga |
ampikavathy.v@gardenschool.edu.my |
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The |
Mrs. V Kunahlan |
vicneswari.c@gardenschool.edu.my |
Follow the
The above takes 12 days; starting in
The trip can accommodate children from Year 7
through to Year 13. We are pleased to let you know that all conditions of
travel will be conducted with safety measures being our prime concern at all
times. Of course, we will not forget that the trip must be fun-filled in
addition to the wealth of knowledge they gain.
As you can see from the itinerary, the children are
kept busy discovering the regions in and around
Tour cost includes: Twin share hotel accommodation as per program, air-cond tour bus, English speaking guide, excursion and
entrance fee, donkey cart ride to Gaochang, camel
ride at Yarkand, full meals and train fares.
Tour cost includes: Twin share hotel accommodation as per program, air-cond tour bus, English speaking guide, excursion and
entrance fee, donkey cart ride to Gaochang, camel
ride at Yarkand, full meals and train fares.
Itinerary for 12-day trip
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Days |
Programme |
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1 |
Arrive in Xian from |
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2 |
Visit the Xinjiang
museum, Grand Uygur Bazaar of |
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3 |
Visit to the ruins of Gaochang,
flaming mountain, Bezaklik Buddha caves and Karez wells. PM train to Bachu.
o/n Train. |
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4 |
Arrive at Bachu in the
morning then drive to Yarkand through Serikbuya. En route visit the Serikbuya
Thursday Bazaar o/n Yarkand. |
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5 |
Visit to the Mausoleum of poet, musician Queen Amannisa Khan, drive to Karasu village to have a camel ride in to the desert.
Late pm drive to Kashgar for overnight. |
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6 |
Full day visit at Kashgar
to Mosque Eidkah, Mausoleum of Abakhoja
(the tomb of fragrant concubine called as Xiang Fei in Chinese), old town. |
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7 |
Visit to the Kashgar
Sunday market then drive to Tashkorgan along the |
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8 |
Clear the Chinese Customs then drive to |
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9 |
AM visit at Gulmit village
then drive 40kms to Karimabad village. Visit to Altit and baltit forts. O/n at Darbar hotel. |
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10 |
Drive to Besham along
the |
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11 |
Drive to |
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12 |
Visit to Mosque Faisal, Bazaars at |
V
Kunahlan & Mr. KH Seto
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Please be advised that Cross-stitching CCA is
actually on a Wednesday next term, not a Friday as stated in the CCA booklet.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Nicola
Randy
NEWS FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY
Reminders for your diary:
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EYD Parents |
Thursday 30 November |
Water Play Day for RG and RS Details from Class Teachers. |
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EYD Parents |
Friday 1 December |
Water Play Day for RI and NG Details from Class Teachers. |
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Parents of children involved |
Friday 1 December |
French Breakfast Details below. |
Advance Warning for your
diary:
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Year 1 Parents |
Thursday 14 December |
Year 1 Christmas Assembly Details soon. |