Oct
06
From the Principal 30.09.2023 Copy
Last Tuesday our school hosted a wonderful Open Day, welcoming over 70 prospective parents and students. One question I was asked repeatedly is “what makes KIS so special?” There are a multitude of responses I could, and did, give in reply. Today I was delighted to hear that one of our students, Amanda Yap (Year [...]
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Sep
29
From the Principal 30.09.2023
Last Tuesday our school hosted a wonderful Open Day, welcoming over 70 prospective parents and students. One question I was asked repeatedly is “what makes KIS so special?” There are a multitude of responses I could, and did, give in reply. Today I was delighted to hear that one of our students, Amanda Yap (Year [...]
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Sep
22
From the Principal 23.09.2023
“We are in the business of developing 26 year olds” These words were once shared to me by a wise and wonderful school leader who is now Principal at an international school in West Malaysia. Why 26? When young people reach the age of 26 they have, often, completed secondary schooling, attended and [...]
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Sep
15
From the Principal 16.09.2023
This week I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker at Transformational Schools 2025 International Colloquium hosted by the Sabah State Department of Education at the SICC. I was tasked with presenting on the topic "Effective Leadership Shaping Quality Schools". This is an incredibly broad topic and in my preparation I was very much pushed to really consider, [...]
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Sep
08
From the Principal 09.09.2023
"Schools that ignore the trends shaping tomorrow will cease to be relevant to the lives of their students. We must ensure that we are preparing for their future, not our past" The quote above, while incredibly valid in its sentiment, is also somewhat frightening. Why? Because it was written in 1997, over 25 years ago. Many schools are still ignoring [...]
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Sep
01
From the Principal 02.09.2023
Selamat Hari Kebangsaan 2023! It was a wonderful experience spending my first 'Merdeka Day' in Malaysia driving through the hills around KK and seeing all of the national and state flags on display. Everywhere we went, people were proudly flying flags, spending time with friends and family and generally enjoying the holiday. National days in [...]
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Aug
25
From the Principal 26.08.2023
“Our school is more than just a place where we memorize textbooks or worry about future exams. It has turned into a second home for us. Where we learn to be independent, master the art of conversation and contribute to school life” These were the words of one of the wonderful Year 6 Sapi House [...]
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Aug
18
From the Principal 19.08.2023
What a wonderful week it has been! Beginning Monday, it was fantastic to welcome back all staff and students on campus after the extended break. As always, there was a healthy mix of excitement and nerves. It was wonderful to see the community back together and if the smiles on show are any indicator of [...]
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