{"id":21478,"date":"2023-06-16T11:45:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T03:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/from-the-principal-10-06-2023-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-06-16T11:59:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T03:59:09","slug":"from-the-principal-17-06-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/from-the-principal-17-06-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"From the Principal 17.06.2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday 17<sup>th<\/sup> June<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dear KIS Community,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to our Year 13 graduating students. Last night marked the end of thirteen years of formal education. This is their first major milestone as they transition away from being school children and become adults, moving away from home and gaining independence. Throughout their school life they have been developing their skills, and understanding. They have been gaining social awareness and considering their life pathways. School, family and friends have nurtured, supported and guided them to be able to go forward and forge their own paths. Thank you to all who have been a part of their educational journey and helped to shape who they have become, on behalf of our KIS community we wish all of our graduates the very best as they travel around the globe to start their next adventure. We are proud of you all and wait eagerly to hear of your success. Thank you to Mrs Colbeck for organising the Graduation yesterday and making it the wonderful occasion it was for all who attended, thank you to Dr Barrow, our guest speaker, and thank you to Mr Robin Stewart, the first ever appointed Principal to KIS, for his guest appearance after nearly fifty years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the week there was a palpable buzz around this year\u2019s live performances. Mr Bryant had originally planned for Macbeth prior to Covid, he had to wait a few years for the opportunity to come again, and he seized the moment with gusto. This year\u2019s production was excellent and a testament to the hard work and dedication of so many students along with Mr Bryant. We were able to enjoy two sold-out performances that highlighted our students\u2019 talents in a spectacular way. Thank you to all the supporting staff and to the charity committee for making sure we had a couple of truly enjoyable evenings. Well done Mr Bryant, what are you working on next?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Macbeth wasn\u2019t the only performance though this past week, Year 1, Year 5 and Year 6 all had their time on the stage and were able to present their learning to their parents in very entertaining and enjoyable shows. It means so much to the children when they are able to show you what they have been doing and we appreciate you coming in to support them. Year 6 in particular, as they transition from primary to secondary. Whilst they are only moving along to a new building, they are themselves growing up and moving into a new style of learning and educational independence. All primary students will be having transition days next week to help them understand what is coming next in their new academic year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Various trips and activities have taken place this week and again, my thanks and gratitude to our staff for organising, supporting and attending. Recognition and thanks also to the new PTASC who met on Thursday, I wish them well for next year and am excited to hear and read about the wonderful events they will be organising and supporting for our community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Next week is already looming, with more events, trips and showcases. Including a drop-off and drop-in coffee morning for EAL on Wednesday in the MPR at 8am. But, just before next week, tonight is Prom Night for Year 11 to Year 13, a chance to celebrate the end of the school year, exams and in some cases, simply the end of school. Thank you to Mr Bromley for organising and making this possible. And finally, if you weren\u2019t partying the night away you may have some energy for a beach clean tomorrow at Tanjung Aru Beach from 8am.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have a lovely weekend,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ian Gross<br \/>\n<strong>Principal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saturday 17th June &nbsp; &nbsp; Dear KIS Community, &nbsp; Congratulations to our Year 13 graduating students. Last night marked the end of thirteen years of formal education. This is their first major milestone as they transition away from being school children and become adults, moving away from home and gaining independence. 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