Jan
19
From the Principal 20.01.2024
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." [Henry Ford] Yesterday morning I had the privilege to meet and speak with a number of our new families who have joined KIS since the start of Term 2 as part of the 'New Parents Coffee Morning'. A big thank you [...]
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Dec
08
From the Principal 09.12.2023
In the words of the short-lived but still loved band 'Wizard' "I wish it could be Christmas everyday". This week saw the Primary Christmas sing-a-longs take place, which were a roaring success with students putting on two outstanding performances. Thank you to Mrs. Bryant and the Primary team for your efforts with this. Across the [...]
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Dec
01
From the Principal 02.12.2023
Yesterday I had the opportunity to spend my first the full day as a teacher here at KIS. The role of a Principal is quite varied and a work day can entail anything and everything from budgetary and finance discussions to planning future building projects and quality assuring teaching and learning. There is not really a [...]
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Nov
24
From the Principal 25.11.2023
"Be a part of it" I shared these words and this challenge to our community in one of my very first newsletter articles back in August. I discussed the importance, power and value of being a part of our community events and supporting our school's endeavors. Since I wrote those words there has been a [...]
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Nov
17
From the Principal 18.11.2023
"Schools that embrace the trends shaping tomorrow will be relevant to the lives of their students. We must ensure that we are leading for their future, not our past" This was one of the key messages that I outlined to parents during Thursday's 'Coffee Morning', the theme of which was "Laying Foundations For The Next 50 Years". I have written and spoken at length about [...]
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Nov
11
From the Principal 11.11.2023
What does it mean to be a 'global citizen'? This is a question that I think about a lot. We have these two words 'global citizens' at the heart of our mission and vision and they are words we use here at KIS frequently. While the answer may seem obvious it can be hard to [...]
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Oct
27
From the Principal 28.10.2023
Welcome back KIS! Though we may have had a well earned one week break, since the return of our teachers on Monday it has been all action with so many amazing things taking place. On Monday it was a joy to farewell the KIS Vipers Under 15 FOBISIA squad as they headed off to Thailand [...]
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Oct
13
From the Principal 14.10.2023
The first 10 weeks of the 2023-24 school year have absolutely flown by. In my address during Tuesday's 50th Anniversary Birthday Party, I reflected on the sheer volume of quality events and learning opportunities that have taken place since our return in mid-August. I also reflected that it boggles the mind to think of the [...]
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