{"id":9873,"date":"2019-06-14T13:05:41","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T05:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/?p=9873"},"modified":"2019-06-14T15:44:51","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T07:44:51","slug":"from-the-pta-15-6-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kis.edu.my\/kisnewsletter\/from-the-pta-15-6-19\/","title":{"rendered":"From the PTA 15.6.19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>From the Outgoing Committee: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaamatan and Hari Raya Celebration<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an unusual event, this year Kaamatan and Hari Raya were celebrated together. The school was lively decorated and the stalls recreated a nice Tamu ambience which was enhanced by the traditional dresses and colours worn by students, parents and staff. The children were happy to watch the traditional dances but mostly to participate trying to jump the bamboo trunks at the rhythm of the Magunatip; and we could see some teachers enjoying it as well! Everybody had the chance to indulge in the traditional food which was delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We thank all the members of our community who helped decorating the school and preparing all needed for this double celebration. In particular, we want to thank those who helped sponsoring the food and dances. This event wouldn\u2019t have been the same without your help!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=&#8221;image_grid&#8221; images=&#8221;9874,9875,9877,9878&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>PTA leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What a fantastic turnout for the PTA AGM 2019! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The incoming steering committee is already working hard, attending handover meetings and appointing office bearers. We wish them the best of luck! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PTASC 2018-2019 would like to thank all the members who came and voted for a new Steering Committee, but also for always supporting and contributing towards the events organised by the outgoing PTASC. None of it would have happened without you! <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>From the Incoming Steering Committee: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PTASC 2019\/20 Introduction.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On behalf of the incoming 2019\/20 PTASC I would like to thank the outgoing Steering Committee members for all of their hard work over the past year. \u00a0They have done an amazing job planning and organising events for the whole community to enjoy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for giving us such a wonderful and organised handover over the past few weeks during the transition process. \u00a0The outgoing Steering Committee will continue to coordinate the up-coming events this term with the support from the incoming Steering Committee. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am very honoured to have been nominated as Chairperson to lead a wonderful team on the Steering Committee this year. \u00a0\u00a0Having worked within the education sector for many years I am looking forward to working closely with team members and being part of the school life whilst supporting all of the activities that are happening within the school community. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Steering committee will continue to improve the communication link between school and parents. \u00a0Throughout the year, we will cover the annual events in the school calendar, with some possible exciting additions. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would like to thank the ladies who put themselves forward to be part of an amazing team this year. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year&#8217;s Steering Committee members are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chairperson- Liz Wu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vice Chair \u2013 Adeline Lim<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Treasurer \u2013Ritu Parashar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Secretary \u2013 Dahliah Leong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Friends Lead \u2013 Balvinder K Kler<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Class Ambassador Secondary \u2013 Indah S Setiawan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Class Ambassador Primary \u2013 Zalina Wood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sasinee Goddard @ Emma <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Juliani Rahmiatun<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yong Ken Ni @ Kaynie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carmen Pilcher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liyan Xi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Steering Committee meeting will take place on 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June 2019.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9876&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<b>Upcoming events:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 28<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Summer Fair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Key Stage 2\/3 Swimming Gala, Penampang Sports Complex Swimming Pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PTASC would like to welcome you all as members of the PTA to volunteer your services, sponsorship, feedback and ideas to help make the events a greater success. \u00a0Please feel free to contact the PTA via the following email address <\/span><a href=\"mailto:pta@kis.edu.my\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pta@kis.edu.my<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a lovely weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liz Wu<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>On behalf of PTASC 2019\/20<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From the Outgoing Committee: Kaamatan and Hari Raya Celebration In an unusual event, this year Kaamatan and Hari Raya were celebrated together. 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