May
22
From the Head of Primary 23.05.2020
According to the World Economic Forum, 1.38 billion students across the world are currently accessing remote learning. As we head into the half term break I have been reflecting on the affect that remote learning has had on our Primary students and staff. Nothing can replace the experience of coming into school every day and [...]
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May
22
From the Head of Secondary 23.05.2020
Online Learner Award During recent weeks our students have been challenged in ways that we could not have foreseen and they have come through with flying colours. To acknowledge this we have initiated a new award the ‘Online Learner Award’. This award goes to those students who have shown determination, self-discipline and aptitude to not [...]
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May
22
From the PTASC 23.05.2020
As you know we are nearing the PTA AGM. It’s that time of the year where you, as a PTA member, have the opportunity to elect members for the new PTA Steering Committee. In case you haven’t pencilled it in, the AGM will be on the 4th of June at 9.00 over Zoom (details to [...]
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May
15
FROM THE HOME FRONT 16.05.2020
Earlier in the term, Mrs Garrick and Mrs Adams took the children in Year 1 on a fun and lively learning experience using the traditional tale of 'Jack and the Beanstalk' theme across Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Art and Music! They are now busy learning about vegetables, fruits and healthy eating after reading the traditional tale 'The [...]
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May
15
From the Principal 16.05.2020
Dear KIS Community, My thanks to our ground staff who have already started the process of deep cleaning the school grounds, classrooms and equipment in readiness for our return. Myself and the SLT have been in school making sure when staff and students return, we are able to maintain social distancing and developing one [...]
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May
14
From the Head of Secondary 16.05.2020
In this week’s newsletter there’s a reminder that some teachers are completing their own online learning at this time, not just students. Read on to see how Mrs Davis managed to complete two courses recently, one for teachers of Psychology A Level and one for the Council of International Schools. The Psychology course will add [...]
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May
14
From the Head of Primary 16.05.2020
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers’. -Charles W. Elio- The MCO has indeed been testing. We have not been able meet with friends, visit our favourite places and enjoy the magnificent open spaces that KK has [...]
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May
08
FROM THE HOME FRONT 09.05.2020
Trick Shot House Competition Thank you to all the amazing TrickShot entries showcasing your wide range of skills! Some were incredibly creative and extremely sophisticated tricks; we could imagine how you must have tried your best to get the best shot. Before uploading your videos, we also asked you to vote which of the PE [...]
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