{"id":14817,"date":"2021-05-21T12:25:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T04:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/from-the-head-of-primary-08-05-2021-copy\/"},"modified":"2021-05-21T13:37:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T05:37:53","slug":"from-the-head-of-primary-22-05-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/from-the-head-of-primary-22-05-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Head of Primary 22.05.2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It\u2019s been quite a performance in Year 3 and 4 this week. The children have been challenged to perfect their presentation skills and have been learning all about the importance of voice projection, eye contact, speaking clearly, expression and confidence. In Year 3, the children have been studying an English unit on Performance Poetry and I had the pleasure of dropping into their lessons this week and discovering that many of the children have hidden talents. We even have a rapper in the class!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14828 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_2-255x178.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14829 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3.jpg 609w, https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Screenshot_3-255x152.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In Year 4, the children have been learning about the art of persuasion and were tasked to create a product using natural rainforest ingredients. During their lesson on Friday, I found out all about their creations ranging from Jungle Juice to itching seeds used to prank friends. A big shout out must go to the brave parents who \u2018volunteered\u2019 to present their child\u2019s product. They all did a great job of persuading the audience!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14822 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/yr4d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/yr4d.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/yr4d-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/yr4d-255x414.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-14820 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/yr4c-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/yr4c-1.jpg 604w, https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/yr4c-1-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/yr4c-1-255x316.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In assembly on Friday, Mr Fletcher our Events Coordinator, announced Activity and Wellness Week to the children. Mr Fletcher\u2019s enthusiastic presentation detailing what has been planned for the week put a smile on the children\u2019s faces and I hope they are looking forward to it as much as we are. Thank you to those parents who have already paid the RM100 towards the cost of the week. The school\u2019s bank account is Maybank \u2013 560 102 107 440. Payment can be made electronically during the half tem break and by Wednesday 8<sup>th<\/sup> June at the latest. Please include your child\u2019s name as reference for the payment.<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and Harvest Festival break.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs Joanne Smith<br \/>\n<strong>Head of Primary<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It\u2019s been quite a performance in Year 3 and 4 this week. 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