Woodland Star Secondary Years Site

Hello SY Parents,

I hope this email finds you well and looking forward to the weekend. This term, we’ve been diving heart-first into learning, with students circulating fresh ideas and beating out impressive projects. We can’t wait for you to experience the pulse of their hard work at our upcoming Celebration of Learning events! Here are some important things to keep on your calendar:

• Color Run: This Saturday, 9 November (9:00 AM)

• Term 2 Electives Sign-Up Form: Due Wednesday, 13 November

• Poetry Slam at Waitabit Coffee Collective: Friday, 22 November (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM)

• SY Celebration of Learning Murder Mystery Dinner: Wednesday, 4 December (5-7 PM)

Sincerely,

Taylor and the SY Team

Hello SY Parents!

What a lovely month it has been, seeing students connecting with one another, growing their interest in their academic subjects, and pursuing creativity in electives and clubs.

Please note the following:

• • Our first overnight Q.U.E.S.T. trip is Monday, 7 October through Wednesday, 9 October. Permission forms are due on Tuesday, 1 October. Please note that there is a 15,000 KES cost associated with the trip.

  • Conferences are coming up on Friday, 11 October. These are student-led conferences, and students are working hard to prepare. It's best to organize to come in person; however, if you can't make it, we will have a virtual option for you! Please log in to Classter to sign up for conferences. You will sign up for a slot under Ms. Taylor.

  • We are collecting surveys for our Cognia Accreditation. Please complete the following two very short surveys by Tuesday, 1 October. Your feedback is helpful for us to make WSS a better place. We are aiming for 100% parent participation! Please fill out Parent - Climate/Culture and Parent - General.

  • Don't forget these important dates!

    • Thu, 10 Oct: Huduma Day (Public holiday; no school)

    • Fri, 11 Oct: Student-Led Conferences (no school; students only come to school for their conference)

    • 12 - 22 Oct: Mid-term Break  (no school)

Warm regards,

The SY Team

Hello SY Parents!

We've had a lovely week welcoming back former Sulwe learners and welcoming the new Sulwe scholars. It's so good to be together! Below are some quick updates for you:

• • Village Tea (think meet-the-teacher night) is this coming Wednesday, September 4 from 13:45 to 16:30. We're looking forward to introducing the SY teaching team to you and sharing our dreams for this year.

  • We're busy organizing our first Academic QUEST trip of the year, coming up on Tuesday, 10 September. The day trip will be connected to our Elective learning goals. More info (and a permission form) to come!

  • For general SY questions, please reach out to your child's Compass Group Leader. Other important contacts to consider are below. You're encouraged to contact teachers via Classter, but e-mail is a good second option if you're struggling to use the new system efficiently. 

    • Sulwe Mathematics & Pre-Calc - taylord@woodlandstarkenya.com

    • Enjuba Mathematics & Sciences - ibrahima@woodlandstarkenya.com

    • English - gerth@woodlandstarkenya.com

    • History & French - amandao@woodlandstarkenya.com

    • Kenyan Sign Language - davidm@woodlandstarkenya.com 

    • Kiswahili & Humanities LS - quintera@woodlandstarkenya.com

    • Mathematics & Science LS - lawrencek@woodlandstarkenya.com 

    • SY Admin - heathera@woodlandstarkenya.com

  • Please note the Term 1 Extra-Curricular Schedule.

Warm regards,

The SY Team

Muraho, Parents!

Welcome to the Sulwe and Enjuba Villages! We are so excited about the upcoming school year, and wanted to share some important reminders with you before the start of school next week.

• • You are welcome to pop by briefly on Monday for our Sneak-a-Peek (14:00-16:00). Sneak-a-Peek is an opportunity for you to see your classroom(s), meet your teachers, and drop off stationary and other classroom supplies for the school year. 

  • If you are a new parent, you are invited to join us at our Welcome Tea on Monday (13:00-14:00) on our lunch verandah (you will be directed from school reception).

  • School formally begins with a half-day on Tuesday, 27 August at 8:00. School will end at 12:15. School transport will be in operation that day.

  • The Seconday Years school day begins at 8:00 AM this year! Take a look at the Enjuba Timetable (Grade 10) and Sulwe Timetable (Grade 9).

  • Watch our SY Introduction Video, Special Teachers Introduction Video, and Theme:Pulse Video. 

  • Please note the Term 1 Extra-Curricular Schedule. Extra-curriculars start next week Thursday, 29 August, and sign-up for extra curricular activities should be completed by Tuesday, 27 August, using the Extra-Curricular Sign-Up Form. 

  • We have implemented a new Student Information and Communication system called Classter. Please see a separate email from the school with further details, and follow these guidelines to get set up. If you are experiencing any problems, please contact our tech team (tech@woodlandstarkenya.com). 

  • Our first Village Tea (think meet-the-teacher night) will be held on Wednesday, September 4 from 13:45 to 16:30.

  • Please take note of and provide feedback to the school on the two attached draft school policies:

  • Parent-School Engagement and Communication Policy (Draft)

  • Attendance Policy (Draft)

• There are a few important forms that are required to be completed before the start of school:

  • Please complete and return the Confirmation of Details and Acceptance of Policies Form to our admin office by Mon, 2 Sep.

  • If you are intending to sign your child(ren) up for school lunch and/or school transport, the completion of the Lunch and Transportation Form is required.

We are looking forward to hopefully seeing many of you at Sneak-a-Peek on Monday, otherwise, we’ll see you on Tuesday! 

Warm regards,

The SY Team