From the Principal, 26.01.19
Dear Parents & Guardians,
I look forward to seeing you all on Monday. My time in the UK has allowed a wonderful opportunity to meet with other professionals in education from around the globe. Much of the discussions were focussed on international education, global awareness and the future of international schools. From the talks with other school leaders, it is supportive to know that the steps we are taking at KIS to develop global citizens are being replicated in other elite institutions around the world. I use the word “elite” deliberately. This is how children in international schools are now being portrayed, as a global elite that share many characteristics that may well be used to network and support them in their future lives. I would be happy to discuss further with anyone who may be interested. Perhaps a topic for a future coffee morning?
Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend our recent coffee morning, I understand it was a very well received presentation from the Ministry of Health, as well as giving our parents an opportunity for further discussions. We will of course let you know about our next Drop-Off & Drop-In, which will be after the half term holiday.
Our MUN students returned safely earlier in the week and my thanks to Mr O’Kane for arranging and to Ms De Sa for supporting. It was a wonderful experience for our students and another facet of international schooling that allows for critical thinking, public speaking and networking. If you are unsure of what the MUN in Shanghai involved, have a look at a video CISMUN produced to mark the event:
Dear Parents & Guardians,
I look forward to seeing you all on Monday. My time in the UK has allowed a wonderful opportunity to meet with other professionals in education from around the globe. Much of the discussions were focussed on international education, global awareness and the future of international schools. From the talks with other school leaders, it is supportive to know that the steps we are taking at KIS to develop global citizens are being replicated in other elite institutions around the world. I use the word “elite” deliberately. This is how children in international schools are now being portrayed, as a global elite that share many characteristics that may well be used to network and support them in their future lives. I would be happy to discuss further with anyone who may be interested. Perhaps a topic for a future coffee morning?
Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend our recent coffee morning, I understand it was a very well received presentation from the Ministry of Health, as well as giving our parents an opportunity for further discussions. We will of course let you know about our next Drop-Off & Drop-In, which will be after the half term holiday.
Our MUN students returned safely earlier in the week and my thanks to Mr O’Kane for arranging and to Ms De Sa for supporting. It was a wonderful experience for our students and another facet of international schooling that allows for critical thinking, public speaking and networking. If you are unsure of what the MUN in Shanghai involved, have a look at a video CISMUN produced to mark the event: https://youtu.be/ByYMhREQO5k and you there is a link to a report from one of our attending students in the Secondary section below.
Finally, our Teaching and Learning Assistants (TLAs) have been presenting a professional development event this weekend at school. The TA JAWS is an opportunity for other TLAs from other FOBISIA schools to come together to share ideas and gain invaluable learning experiences from each other. Thank you to Mrs Russell for organising and hosting these past two days.
I wish you all a wonderful weekend,
Yours faithfully,
Ian Gross
Principal
