DofE Students Explore Gaya Island
Twenty six new entrants to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and a number of staff, spent last Saturday being introduced to the delights (and hard work) of this highly regarded award. Starting with a boat ride out to Gaya Island, participants then trekked across the Island, learning about local fauna and flora and getting […]
GO3 at KIS
The Global Ozone (GO3) Project is an innovative programme designed to promote environmental literacy, particularly knowledge of air pollution and climate change, through a hands-on research project featuring global collaboration. KIS’ Science Department were the proud recipients of one of five high quality scientific instruments that the GO3 project is loaning to Malaysian schools. Over […]
Peace One Day at KIS
Monday 21st September was Peace Day. This important day was developed by the founder of the non-profit organisation, Peace One Day, Jeremy Gilley. In the late 1990’s Mr Gilley created a documentary to establish an annual day of ceasefire and non-violence. In 2001 Peace One Day’s efforts were rewarded when the member states of the […]
Penampang U12s Swimming Competition
Last weekend members of our KIS Stingrays Swimming Team joined the annual Penampang Under 12’s Swimming Competition. This popular event on the competitive swimming calendar saw over 200 swimmers from Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Miri compete over two days in a range of events. Nine students represented KIS in a series of races, both individual […]
Primary Curriculum Meetings
Our Primary Curriculum Meetings concluded yesterday with Mrs Russell and Mrs Henry meeting with the parents of our youngest students – Foundation 1. Our termly Primary Curriculum Meetings are an opportunity for parents to meet the teaching staff from their child’s year group and to hear what learning and excitement lies ahead for the coming […]
PTA Welcome Coffee Morning
Families new and old enjoyed a Welcome Coffee Morning hosted by the school’s Parent Teachers Association last Friday. The PTA had provided a delicious spread and families mingled and chatted with fellow parents and members of the school’s Senior Management Team. The school’s busy PTA group works hard throughout the year, organising and supporting a […]
A New Academic Year Begins
The air was full of excitement on Monday morning as KIS students were welcomed into school for the start of the new academic year. After being met by their teachers, students settled in their classes before attending the Welcome Assembly from the School’s Principal, Mr Connah. The school’s friendly and welcoming community ensures that families […]
Sixth Form Induction Day
Students joining the school’s Sixth From A Level Programme were welcomed to school last Friday for their Induction Day. The school’s Year 13 students had the opportunity to confirm their subject choices for the second part of their students – the A Level exams which will be taken in May and June of 2016. The […]
