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Week Thirty Four - June 2nd, 2023
Kim Conlin
Head of Primary
Dear PYP Parents,
Thank-you for taking part in our arts week. The performances were a highlight, however there were also a series of mini concerts, workshops and guest speakers as part of the learning this week. A huge thank-you to all our staff and students, but particularly to our arts team for putting in the long hours behind the scenes to prepare for this week. Ms Panayota (visual art), Ms Sue/Ms Emma (visual art), Ms Caroline (music/choir), Ms Anastassia (music), Ms Andrea (music/visual art), Ms Melissa (drama), Mr Javier (head of the arts), Ms Erin (choir).
As we head into the hotter weather, please ensure students some to school with a hat and plenty of water, in a reusable water bottle. When the temperature reaches above 40 degrees, students will not play outdoors. We have switched to summer uniform, which means students will not be required to wear and tie or have their shirt buttoned to the top. In line with uniform, you will be able to preview the new uniform for GIS on display in reception starting next week. These uniforms can be purchased starting in August 2023. Next academic year, students will have the option to wear the current uniform or the new uniform.
Now that we have reached the month of June, we begin planning for next year. Students that will be returning to GIS next year should all have received forms to be signed that identify familiar learning partners to be placed with next year. As a growing school, we guarantee that each PYP student will be placed with at least one familiar classmate from their list. Class lists for next year will start to be created next week. Please understand that teachers will not be assigned to specific class groups until August.
I would also like to draw attention to the last day of school (June 26th). This is a Monday, and is the earliest we are permitted to end the school year as per government regulations. As the final school day, student are dismissed at 12pm. Class parties for students will take place on Friday June 23rd.
Have a wonderful weekend
Newsletter at a Glance
Newsletter at a Glance
In this edition you will find:
Announcements / Reminders / Upcoming dates
Peek Into Learning
Primary Pages - link to Grade and Class pages
PYP reminders and resources
Absence Procedure
Whole School Calendar
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
June 9-16 - PYP MAP Assessments
June 16- Last day of ECAS
June 19-22- Splish Splash Week
June 20 - PYP Sports Awards
June 23 - G5 PYP Completion Ceremony
June 26 - Last Day of School
Announcements and Reminders:
Announcements and Reminders:
Peek Into Learning ... Arts Week!
Peek Into Learning ... Arts Week!
Wow, what a busy week it has been filled with amazing artwork, creative workshops and outstanding performances from all of our students in PYP. Arts Week is an annual celebration at GIS where we focus on appreciating the arts that are happening in the school from many different areas. It is a demonstration of how important the arts can be in student development, from their creative thinking skills to being risk-takers and in being open-minded to new ways of expressing themselves. The arts are an integral part of our curriculum and we welcome the opportunity to celebrate them as a community.
We've had some amazing events happening this week including: Grade level concerts, Dance workshops , Visiting authors, Performance workshops, Plays, Buskers, Music performers , Art workshops, Choir performances, and Art exhibitions
The Arts play a significant role in developing Approaches to Learning (ATLs) within the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. ATLs are a set of skills that students acquire and apply across subject areas to become effective learners. The IB outlines the ATLs as: Thinking Skills, Social Skills, Self-Management Skills, Research Skills and Communication Skills.
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to check your child's class page
to check your child's class page
Primary Class Pages
Primary Class Pages
Check out for weekly class updates
Information for new/starting families
Information for new/starting families
Overview of communication platforms (PYP)
Overview of communication platforms (PYP)
GIS Primary Handbook 2022_23.docx.pdfPrimary Handbook 2022-2023
Primary Handbook 2022-2023
Drop off and Pick up
Drop off and Pick up
Parents PK-G1 drop/pick up in classroom (through gate 4,6,8)
Grade 2-5 drop/pick up either gate 4 or gate 8
Late/Tardy: any student arriving after the national anthem must get a late slip at front reception/gate 4
My child will be absent
My child will be absent
Email your child's homeroom teacher before 8am so that he / she can mark their absence as excused.
Complete an absence form for an absence of more than 2 days and submit to PYP office or homeroom teacher on the child's first day back.
Absence for more than 3 days requires prior approval if planned or a doctors clearance for illness related leave (in some cases a medical certificate is requested )
My child will leave during the school day (exceptional/unavoidable cases only)
My child will leave during the school day (exceptional/unavoidable cases only)
Email the gis_primaryleaverequest@gemsedu.com and your child's homeroom teacher 24 hours in advance to ensure your child and their leave slip are prepared in advance.
At the time of collection, please come to the Primary Reception at Gate 4.
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
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