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This Week At LOTS: 04-08 March 2024

Term 2 | Week 9

Dear parents,

Please ask your children this question once every 6 months - “When was the last time you did something for the first time?”

This will make them try new things, and keep them constantly focused on acquiring new skills and experiences that help them grow. Being intentional can be as much fun as being spontaneous, when you see the results. And you will see a lot of it on display on 15th March - LOTS DAY.

For LOTS DAY (Yes I know, that's the big conversation these days), please bring/send food specific to your culture that day, if you can. And have your children come dressed in their cultural attire. Variety, colour, cultural diversity and inclusion - these are the dominant themes for that day. We want to celebrate all those beautiful differences that in unison gives LOTS its beating heart.

As always at LOTS, there is a lot happening, and the rest of this newsletter will encapsulate all of that - to help you keep track, and to help you help your children consciously be a part. Please read on.

Warm regards,

Shouquot Hussain

Head of School

As you may know, the student council is currently collecting donations for our community outreach program.Thanks to your generosity we have received a significant amount of clothes, toys and books. This is the last week of collecting donations. As we are about to close the collection period we would like to encourage the following donations:

*Food*

Baby formulae (Lactogen 1 and 2), Porridge (D'lite and cerelac), Raw beans, Rice, mealie meal, pounded groundnuts, cooking oil, eggs, sugar, kitchen ware.

*Toiletries*

Bathing soap, jik, baby wipes, tissues, diapers, disposable gloves, baby powder, washing powder, sterilizing liquid (Milton)

Once again, a big and heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all parents and students. May we keep finding ways to support our community, and in the process embed the key value of ‘empathy’ in our children.

We are delighted to announce the official launch of the Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Awards program at Lusaka Oaktree School. This esteemed initiative, renowned worldwide for its commitment to youth development and personal growth, will now be an integral part of our extracurricular offerings.

The Duke of Edinburgh Awards program empowers young individuals to challenge themselves, step out of their comfort zones, and develop valuable skills for life and work. Through a series of progressive levels, participants engage in activities across

four key areas: volunteering, physical fitness, skills development, and adventurous journeys.

There are 3 levels - Bronze, Silver and Gold. The acquisition of each will be facilitated by the team of trained and certified DoE instructors of LOTS. The certifications received upon completing each level are recognised and valued across the world in all universities, and hence becomes a powerful addition to a student’s portfolio and college application process.

We're thrilled to invite you to our annual LOTS Founders and Culture Day, on Friday 15th March - 9.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs! 

It's been exhilarating to witness our students dive into preparations across a spectrum of activities. From the captivating Book Fair to the innovative Entrepreneurship Fair, from the vibrant Art Exhibition to the dazzling Fashion Parade, and not forgetting the engaging Science & Math Exhibition, there's something for everyone.

We're especially delighted to see our students embracing cultural diversity through the performance of dances, and songs from various countries. The energy within the LOTS community is contagious, and anticipation for the event is palpable. And those giving speeches have assured us that they will be entertaining as well!

We're also incredibly touched by the overwhelming response from parents who have pledged to showcase their talents before our students. Your enthusiasm adds another layer of excitement to what promises to be a remarkable day.(We also look forward to the variety of cuisines you are going to enthrall us with, on that day!)

So, mark your calendars and save the date! Let's come together to celebrate the spirit of LOTS at the Founders and Culture Day. We can't wait to share this unforgettable experience with you.

This is exclusively for our IGCSE, AS and A Level students. Representatives from 7 universities will come and interact with our students, giving them a detailed overview of benefits, processes and of course the courses on offer. Thereafter it will mostly be Q& A. 

Here are a few suggestions for supporting your child at home in different areas:

1. Reading aloud with the child everyday for even 10-15 minutes.

2. Drilling times table orally regularly.

3. Practicing number facts to 20 orally, like what makes 5, what are the different ways of making 10 etc. 

4. Sitting quietly for 5-10 mins in a quiet environment will help your child to feel calmer and also it help in focusing. Practicing mindful breathing along with it will be more beneficial. Aroma, flowers etc can be added to the space and the space can be lightly lit for a calming effect

Our IGCSE 2 and AS/A Level students will be done with their mock examinations on Monday 11th March. From thereon the students will now attend normal lessons focussed on final examinations preparation. To this effect the students in examination classes will not take part in ECAs, as they will continue with extra support lessons in the afternoon..

We would like to thank you dearly for a great improvement in school uniforms by the students. This is all because of your support. May we continue ensuring that the students leave home in proper school uniforms.

Our afternoon activities started as stated in edition  of our newsletter. The response from the students towards the activities was overwhelming.

Kindly be informed that our class support lessons will continue for all the new students. The lessons will last for 40 minutes to allow the students to take part in the ECA in the last 40 minutes.

Monday, 11th March, is a normal school day. Tuesday 12th, March is a holiday as our young ones will be celebrating Youth Day.

New parents to please collect car stickers.

Please inform the school of absences in advance (so that teachers can support learning gaps).

Please approach the right channels for concerns, queries and resolutions. 

• Coordinators and Principals for matters of academic and pastoral. 

• Finance and Accounts for payment matters. Operations for bus, canteen, and maintenance-related matters. 

• Admissions for enrolment, Parent Relations for appointments and updates. 

• The Career Guidance Counsellor for support with college and university admission processes. 

• The School Psychologist and head of Learning Support for behavior and well-being support.

KEY DATES FROM FEB TILL THE END OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR