{"id":13729,"date":"2020-09-24T15:31:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T07:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/from-the-head-of-secondary-19-09-2020-copy\/"},"modified":"2020-09-25T11:31:48","modified_gmt":"2020-09-25T03:31:48","slug":"from-the-head-of-secondary-26-09-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/from-the-head-of-secondary-26-09-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Head of Secondary 26.09.2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is plenty to enjoy in this week\u2019s newsletter and in many ways these articles are reflective of the rich experiences that our students have access to at KIS. At this time of year, with University Applications Days happening next week, our Year 13 students are very much focussing on the next stage in their education. Whilst there will be more about those two days in next week\u2019s newsletter, this week Mr Hallas has authored a highly informative article about Careers and how to go about choosing a university. The earlier that students and parents from Year 10 upwards start planning for this, the better. The next few years will fly by!<\/p>\n

Totally differently, we hear from our Eco Warrior group and from Mrs Davis. It is very exciting that more students are getting involved this year. Sadly, we couldn\u2019t arrange traditional beach cleaning but last weekend Mr and Mrs Davis, in just half an hour, managed to collect 10kilos of non-biodegradable rubbish from the beach at Tanjung Aru! I find this to be an astonishingly appalling amount. Mrs Davis tells me that they did not have to \u2018dig\u2019 to get this\u2026\u2026 it was all lying on the surface. This is a definite reminder to all of us that we have to try harder to conserve our planet.<\/p>\n

Please do not miss \u2018The Silver Linings\u2019 by <\/strong>Diego Vizamoro Tora [9S]<\/strong>. It is an astonishing piece of work and we are delighted that this was recognised by the judges of the FOBISIA \u2018Silver Linings\u2019 Creative Writing Competition who awarded him first place<\/strong>, winning out against hundreds of entries from across FOBISIA schools. Congratulations to Diego and to Tobias Lo, who came 3rd<\/sup> and to Isabella James and Julia Aveline-Rabenjoro who were given honourable mentions. These students\u2019 pieces will be issued in a future publication.<\/p>\n

More success: KIS is at the top of leader-board<\/strong> in the FOBISIA Science competition. Read on to hear about this and other competitions. It\u2019s fair to say that the House System is alive and kicking in Secondary. Well done to all our students [and staff] for their contributions!<\/p>\n

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Have a wonderful weekend<\/p>\n

Margaret Renshaw<\/p>\n

Deputy Principal\/Head of Secondary<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”ECO WARRIORS” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]This year, we\u2019ve got an even bigger team consisting of 14 members. We\u2019ve divided ourselves into four teams: creative, media, events, and recycling. Our main managers for each team are Juah Y8 (media), Logan Y9 (creative), Bella Y8 (events), and Tiggi Y8 (recycling).<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve elected our Chairperson (Natalia Y8), Deputy Chair (Hope Y8), and Secretary (CharmaineY9)!<\/p>\n

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Last year, KIS achieved the WWF Bronze Award and so we are now working towards the Silver.<\/p>\n

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Beach clean up <\/u><\/h3>\n

It was Malaysia Coastal Clean-up day on 19th September. Mr and Mrs Davis were out early at Tanjung Aru and managed to collect 10kg in 30 minutes. There was the usual: the flip-flop, the dirty nappy and now, the face mask. Happily, there were many times when a “piece of plastic’ turned out to be a colourful shell!<\/p>\n

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Miss McNutt, Ms Service and Ms Watt headed underwater to clean old fishing nets off reefs. As you can see, they collected a lot!<\/p>\n

If you went out last Saturday, thank you for your efforts.<\/p>\n

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Mrs Davis<\/p>\n

Eco Warriors Mentor<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”More KIS Student Success!” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a>As some of you may remember, back in May whilst we were all still hunkered down during our period of online learning, FOBISIA launched their Silver Linings Short Story Competition. We had many excellent entries, from both Primary and Secondary students, who all embraced the theme of the competition: a celebration of the positives of life under lockdown and the benefits brought by that strange and unique time in our lives.<\/p>\n

Now, as we all continue to adjust to the new normal, KIS has further cause to celebrate. Out of hundreds of entries from FOBISIA Schools across the region, Tobias Lo from 10S was awarded third place in the competition and Diego Vizamoro Tora<\/strong> was announced to be the overall winner<\/em>! While we are absolutely delighted and very proud of both boys for such outstanding successes, we are equally as pleased to note that Isabella James and Julia Aveline-Rabenjoro from 8S were also awarded honourable mentions, which is a significant achievement given the number of students who entered the competition.<\/p>\n

All four students have shown themselves to be excellent writers and I hope that their successes will inspire other students when it comes to the annual FOBISIA Short Story Competition that will take place later in the year. Congratulations once again to Isabella, Julia, Tobias and Diego. I am very much looking forward to reading further creative offerings from you later in the year and I wish you the best of luck in your future writing endeavours.<\/p>\n

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Full details of winners\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y4uzfg8l<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Ms Colley<\/p>\n

Head of English<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Silver Linings by Diego Vizamoro Tora” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

It is morning,<\/em><\/p>\n

and the sleeping city<\/em><\/p>\n

Wakes<\/em><\/p>\n

to the sound of serene bird song<\/em><\/p>\n

as the people begin to stir,<\/em><\/p>\n

A quiet old man sits on his lawn<\/em><\/p>\n

In his ancient rocking chair<\/em><\/p>\n

And when the first rays of light,<\/em><\/p>\n

Begin to creep above the horizon,<\/em><\/p>\n

He smiles to himself,<\/em><\/p>\n

Remembering<\/em><\/p>\n

That he had forgotten<\/em><\/p>\n

That peace of early dawn,<\/em><\/p>\n

Erased among the hubbub<\/em><\/p>\n

Of traffic and chaos<\/em><\/p>\n

On city streets.<\/em><\/p>\n

And on the next street,<\/em><\/p>\n

A man,<\/em><\/p>\n

Consumed by his work<\/em><\/p>\n

Is asked<\/em><\/p>\n

If he wants to play catch by his son<\/em><\/p>\n

And,<\/em><\/p>\n

Instead of his usual refusal,<\/em><\/p>\n

The man agrees.<\/em><\/p>\n

As the two play and frolic in their garden,<\/em><\/p>\n

The man,<\/em><\/p>\n

Once consumed by his work<\/em><\/p>\n

Is transformed;<\/em><\/p>\n

And in that moment<\/em><\/p>\n

The man knows the joy<\/em><\/p>\n

Of seeing his child smile<\/em><\/p>\n

A few blocks down,<\/em><\/p>\n

A child calls his friend<\/em><\/p>\n

On the other side of the world<\/em><\/p>\n

Whom he hasn\u2019t seen in years<\/em><\/p>\n

And they chat;<\/em><\/p>\n

About childish things<\/em><\/p>\n

As children tend to do<\/em><\/p>\n

While their parents chat<\/em><\/p>\n

About adult things;<\/em><\/p>\n

As adults tend to do<\/em><\/p>\n

Yet they all felt that feeling<\/em><\/p>\n

That one gets<\/em><\/p>\n

When talking to old friends;<\/em><\/p>\n

They all feel the healing power<\/em><\/p>\n

Of laughter<\/em><\/p>\n

On the other side of town,<\/em><\/p>\n

A woman and her neighbour<\/em><\/p>\n

Who had never known each other<\/em><\/p>\n

Enjoy the calm weather<\/em><\/p>\n

From opposite sides of the road<\/em><\/p>\n

On their balconies<\/em><\/p>\n

As they exchange pleasantries;<\/em><\/p>\n

stories of old lovers,<\/em><\/p>\n

bygone dreams<\/em><\/p>\n

And aspirations<\/em><\/p>\n

That they had had<\/em><\/p>\n

As children<\/em><\/p>\n

In the next house,<\/em><\/p>\n

A grandmother<\/em><\/p>\n

Who had been<\/em><\/p>\n

separated<\/em><\/p>\n

From her family<\/em><\/p>\n

Saw her grandchildren<\/em><\/p>\n

For the first time<\/em><\/p>\n

And they talked for hours on end<\/em><\/p>\n

As she told them<\/em><\/p>\n

Stories of her childhood<\/em><\/p>\n

And the children listened,<\/em><\/p>\n

Transfixed at the thought<\/em><\/p>\n

Of telephones with<\/em><\/p>\n

buttons<\/em><\/p>\n

And life without the Internet<\/em><\/p>\n

On the next floor, a family,<\/em><\/p>\n

Once divided, but not by illness,<\/em><\/p>\n

Bonded,<\/em><\/p>\n

As they sat together<\/em><\/p>\n

Playing board games,<\/em><\/p>\n

Laughing and talking<\/em><\/p>\n

About meaningless nothings;<\/em><\/p>\n

by the time they had finished,<\/em><\/p>\n

They had left behind their grudges,<\/em><\/p>\n

And had found something<\/em><\/p>\n

That would last forever.<\/em><\/p>\n

When the day ended,<\/em><\/p>\n

The last doctor left working<\/em><\/p>\n

In the hospital that night<\/em><\/p>\n

Finished cleaning up.<\/em><\/p>\n

She walked down the corridor<\/em><\/p>\n

Stopping by a glass pane<\/em><\/p>\n

With a child behind it.<\/em><\/p>\n

She sat down,<\/em><\/p>\n

pressing her head against the window<\/em><\/p>\n

And the two touched hands<\/em><\/p>\n

Through the glass.<\/em><\/p>\n

Let this serve as a reminder<\/em><\/p>\n

That even though times are tough<\/em><\/p>\n

We will get through this.<\/em><\/p>\n

All we need to do for now<\/em><\/p>\n

Is keep in mind<\/em><\/p>\n

The Silver Linings<\/em><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Secondary Student Council” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]We are delighted to announce our Secondary Student Council 2020-2021:<\/p>\n

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The student council is a representative structure through which students can become involved in the affairs of the school, working in partnership with school leadership and staff and parents for the benefit of the school and its students. The Student Council can create a sense of ownership of the school and its activities among the student population.<\/p>\n

The student council has two main functions:<\/p>\n

1] To ensure that students will have a say on matters that affect them, to utilise their student voice<\/p>\n

2] To organise, support social and fund-raising events for the students of the school.<\/p>\n

Congratulations on our new post-holders!<\/p>\n

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Ms Tooley<\/p>\n

Student Council Mentor<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”University and Careers Guidance at KIS” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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With thousands of universities to consider, the choice for our students, and for you as parents can, at times, feel overwhelming. I therefore feel it would be useful to provide a brief overview of the support available at KIS, along with some \u2018top tips\u2019 when trying the find the perfect university and course.<\/p>\n

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First and foremost, it is important to remember that you are not alone, and I do not know of a single student who has successfully gained a place on a course without investing a considerable amount of time to research, and narrow down, the different options available. At KIS we start the process early, with careers guidance starting in Key Stage 3. It follows that by the time students reach Year 10 they have already started to personalise their academic programme by selecting their IGCSE options and some might even have a rough idea of the path they would like to follow into Sixth Form and beyond.<\/p>\n

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It is at this point that students are first introduced to our new and exciting careers and university platform, Unifrog. All students in Year 11, 12 and 13 have already been set up with an account and they can use this platform to help find the best possible opportunities for them. Students can easily set up their own criteria when searching the global database of universities which streamlines the process and ensures an informed decision is reached. Students can even use Unifrog to complete certain aspects of their university application such as the Common App Essay and the UCAS Personal Statement. As a school, we are instantly connected to thousands of universities across the world, allowing us to submit important documents including recommendation letters and academic transcripts. It is the quintessential one-stop-shop and the good news is all parents with a child in Year 11-13 will soon receive their own Unifrog account \u2013 please watch this space!<\/p>\n

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Having a comprehensive careers platform in place is an incredibly powerful tool, but teacher advice and guidance still forms by far the most important part of the process. Our PSHE programme has been structured to ensure our students are equipped with the life skills to cope at university and through our regular career days students are given the time, and the support, to craft a high-quality application. All Year 12 students are timetabled with a weekly PSHE and Careers lesson which will add further structure and depth to university and careers guidance on offer.<\/p>\n

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There is no such thing as a definitive list when it comes to finding the right university, but I would like to leave you with the following \u2018top tips\u2019 (in no particular order) that I have gathered over the years. If you have any questions whatsoever about university and careers guidance at KIS, please do not hesitate to get in touch.<\/p>\n

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  1. Entry requirements. <\/strong>It is important to aim high, but all students must make sure they include a couple of \u2018insurance\u2019 choices as well. All universities clearly state their entry requirements on the course information page and students must take note of this information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Type of university.<\/strong> Universities vary considerably in size, organisational structure, age and how they are funded. While a large, public university will be a perfect fit for one student, to another it will be a poor choice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Location.<\/strong> Students really do need to consider whether they want an urban or rural location. Transport links, climate and the college environment are also important factors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Student satisfaction scores.<\/strong> Most major university destinations publish student satisfaction scores which provide a valuable insight into student wellbeing and course quality at each university. This is something that should not be ignored.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1. Extracurricular activities.<\/strong> A big part of going to university is embracing the array of wonderful opportunities on offer. If a student is interested in a particular sport or society, it is worth checking what is on offer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            1. Course content. <\/strong>It is important to look through the course information offered by each university. Students should then ask themselves if they can happily spend the next few years of their life fully committed to this course. Courses vary massively in content and structure and students should invest time into this important part of the research process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              1. Graduate prospects. <\/strong>Find out what students are up to after they graduate with a degree from a particular university i.e. the percentage who are now in work or further study, the types of professions they are working in and how much they are earning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                1. Professional accreditation. <\/strong>For certain subjects, such as architecture or psychology, choosing a course that has been accredited by a relevant body will ensure graduates are \u2018work-ready\u2019 or able to progress straight onto the most appropriate postgraduate programme.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  1. Competition<\/strong>. Some universities are incredibly competitive, with nearly all students either meeting or exceeding the entry requirements. Students therefore need to demonstrate they have gone above and beyond the taught syllabus to ensure they stand out from the crowd. For example, in 2019, more than 23,000 people applied for around\u00a03,300 undergraduate places at the University of Oxford. In a typical year the acceptance rate at Harvard stands at only 4.5%.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    1. Cost.<\/strong> University is expensive but scholarships and bursaries can make it more affordable. It is also important to consider your passport as there is often a big difference between domestic and international fees.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                      1. Applying to more than one country.<\/strong> Some students apply to two or more destinations, but the end result is they often spread themselves too thin. Ultimately, students can only attend a single university and at some point they need to make a choice on where they want to study.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        1. Rank.<\/strong> This is often the first thing everyone looks at, but I truly believe that all of the points above take precedence. The bottom line is something as trivial as the climate is more likely to play a greater role in seeing out the course than the university rank; after all, there will be little difference between a university ranked only a few places higher on the leaderboard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          Mr Hallas<\/p>\n

                          Deputy Head of Secondary\/Head of Sixth Form<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                          [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Secondary House News!” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]The Secondary House Competition has had an interestingly competitive start to the year. The House Presidents are currently finalising their choices of House Captains and they will be officially announced next week.\u00a0 There have already been a number of events in the first weeks of the year, from photography competitions, weekly quizzes and krunker.<\/p>\n

                          Sulug took a commanding lead whilst Sapi was slow off the mark. Peter Woo and Allen Hutchinson earned many points for Sulug in the Epsorts game Krunker and Isabella James won the photography competition. However, Gaya rallied back with an impressive merit total to take over as leading house. Sapi has just started to make a slow comeback of their own. They have closed down a deficit of over 100 points to be within 40 points of leading Gaya.<\/p>\n

                          The FOBISIA<\/strong> Science<\/strong> competition is also a House contest. Sulug are currently leading thanks to efforts of Pascal, Peter Woo, Jobin Dan and Celine Hiew who are all in the top 20 globally at the time of writing. Sulug cannot relax as Sapi is a close second and all can change over the weekend. We are currently first in the global school rankings with these impressive efforts from all Secondary students at KIS<\/strong>. This is an astonishing achievement! <\/strong><\/p>\n

                          Mrs Davis will be hosting a battle of the books house competition in the near future for KS3. Which house will be on top of the leader board\u00a0 by half term??<\/p>\n

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                          Mr Baxter<\/p>\n

                          Secondary House Coordinator<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”FOBISIA Science Competition” google_fonts=”font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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                          \"\"<\/a>This week, Secondary students have been competing in the FOBISIA Science Competition. They have been using Education Perfect to answer questions and collect points. The points go towards certificates, house competitions\u00a0and competing against other schools.<\/div>\n
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                          So far KIS students have been fantastic – we are currently ranked number 1 in the whole competition! The competition\u00a0lasts until Tuesday, so this weekend will be crucial if we are to maintain our leading position. So students, please keep going, every single point that you can get will help KIS, as well as getting you individual\u00a0certificates. Parents, please encourage your students to participate. Hopefully we will have some very good news in next weeks newsletter!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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                          Mr Colbeck<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                          Head of Science\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n

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