Issue 13 - Australian International School Malaysia

Issue 13 Week 5A 17th August 2012 For internal circulation only 

AISM NEWSLETTER 

The Fortnightly Community Newsletter of the Australian International School Malaysia 

Main Senior Middle Junior Performing Arts Sports Others Parent Assoc. 

Principal’s Message 

We are currently undertaking the final 

detail planning for 2013. This week we 

advised students and parents at our Year 

4 classes that from next year onward Year 

5 will be integrated into the Junior School. 

This decision was taken after a thorough 

evaluation of the social, emotional and 

learning needs of our typical Year 4 

students. Our belief is that for students of 

this age that their needs are better met in a primary school 

learning model, than in middle school approach. Year 5 

students in 2013 will be located in the new building and 

will receive the same curriculum as current Year 5’s but 

delivered in a manner that is more conducive to the learning 

at that age. 

In 2013, our Middle School will become part of a new Middle 

and Senior School structure. This will be overseen by Wendy 

Gardiner who will become Assistant Principal (Head of Middle 

and Senior School). Ian Martineau will continue in his role 

overseeing the pastoral and academic programs for Year 9 – 

12. Part of his role will be leading the establishment of our 

new Senior Study Centre. Ms Kylie Booker will continue in her 

role overseeing the pastoral care and learning of students in 

Year 6 – 8 and providing continued school-wide leadership 

in programs for exceptional learners. The learning model, 

pastoral programs and student welfare in the middle school 

will be the same in 2013 as in the present case. The uniform 

will remain the same and their co-curriculum activities (such 

as the Drama Production) will remain the same also. What 

will be different is that the administration, communication, 

quality assurance processes and student support services 

delivery will be managed in one administration unit across 

years 6 to year 12. These services will be delivered from 

a new school administrative and student services centre to 

be established on the ground floor of the current classroom 

facility. Our belief is that these changes will simplify our 

administration processes, improve communication and lead 

to higher levels of service delivery to students and parents 

at the school. 

As stated in previous messages from me, the intention is 

to maintain a sense of one school and one communityconnected 

by common purpose and goals and by a shared 

understanding of and commitment to quality experiences. 

Students from junior, middle and senior school will continue 

to share play time and lunch and will come together for 

whole school celebrations and events. As our enrolment 

will increase gradually over the next few years we will work 

hard to ensure that we maintain our strong sense of one 

large community, but we will also start to establish smaller 

tribes within that community so as to ensure that every child 

knows their teachers well and is cared for and nurtured in 

a holistic manner. This is to ensure that no child will ever 

get lost in the crowd at our school and that all students 

have opportunities to discover and realise their full 

potentials. 

Next week we are bringing two of the short listed 

candidates for the new position of Head of Junior School 

to the school for two days of interviews. I will keep you 

updated as we progress through this selection. 

David Kilpatrick, Principal 

Diary 

Monday, 20th August 2012 

- Tuesday, 21st August 2012 

• Public Holiday - Hari Raya Puasa 

Wednesday, 22nd August 2012 

• Junior School Assembly, 2.15pm, Auditorium 

Thursday, 23rd August 2012 

• Science Expo 2012, 4.00pm - 5.00pm, Auditorium 

Wednesday, 22nd August 2012 

- Wednesday, 29th August 2012 

• Trial High School Certificate Examinations Year 12 

Thursday, 23rd August 2012 

• Open Day, 10.00am - 12.00am, AISM 

(Please feel free to invite a friend to attend. 

Register attendance with Marketing Dept.) 

Friday, 24th August 2012 

• Middle School Assembly, 9.00am, Auditorium 

Wednesday, 25th August 2012 

• Chin School Sports Day, AISM 

Thursday, 30th August 2012 

• International Day 

Friday, 31st August 2012 

• Public Holiday - Merdeka Day 

Wednesday, 5th September 2012 

• Junior School Production, 7.00pm, Pool area 

Friday, 7th September 2012 

• Parent Association Meeting, 9.00am, D2 classroom 

• Barracudas Club Night, 3.30pm, Pool area 

Saturday, 8th September 2012 

• Parent Association Trivia Night, 6.30pm, Auditorium 

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Senior School News 

Year 12 Trial Examinations 

Next Wednesday 22nd August, Year 12 begin their 

Trial HSC examinations. In most subjects this is their 

final internal assessment and is a ‘dress rehearsal’ for 

the real thing, next term. To add to the authenticity, 

the exams will be run exactly as the HSC exams. We 

have asked our nominated Presiding Officer, David 

Questel, to act as the main supervisor. Year 12 have 

been taken through the equipment requirements and 

other protocols to make sure that they are ready. 

Drama, Art and D&T showcase 

My thanks to Mr Suffolk, Mrs Goonting, Mr Ellis and 

Mr Kola for their efforts in Thursday’s showcase. Of 

course this is just the tail end of a long process of 

support, cajoling and advice that has occurred over 

the past 10 months. The Major Works (and the Drama 

students) now head to Singapore for marking by 

representatives from the Board of Studies. 

University Entrance 

It is a busy time for Year 12 as Tertiary applications 

open for Australian Universities. Mr Broadbent has 

taken students through the processes required for 

both Australian and other Universities around the 

World. 

Ian Martineau, Head of Senior School 

Changes to Newsletter 

Publication Dates 

In order to accommodate changes due to the public 

holidays, the next newsletter publications have been 

moved to: 

Issue 14 - Friday, 7th September 2012 

Issue 15 - Friday, 21st September 2012 

Mr B’s Careers Corner 

It’s been a very busy few weeks for careers and pathways 

at school. On the 7th of August, AISM hosted a mini 

university fair organised by the company Frontline. 

All students from Years 10 to 12 had an opportunity 

to visit the fair, which was held in our stunning new 

library. We had representatives from Lim Kok Wing, 

Taylor’s University, The 

ONE Academy, Manipal 

International University, 

the Academy of Interactive 

Entertainment, University 

of Adelaide and University 

of South Australia. 

Our Year 12s are currently working on their university 

applications and to assist them with that, I have been 

running after-school clinics so that students can discuss 

their options and seek advice. These clinics have been 

a great success so far and will continue throughout 

this term. 

Our Year 10s should be handing in their Careers 

Research Project permission forms on Friday this week. 

It is the plan to get all the Year 10s placed by the end 

of this term. I would like to thank those in the school 

community who have offered to take students for work 

experience placements; however, I am always looking 

for more. If you think you can help, please email me at 

chrisbroadbent@aism.edu.my. 

Chris Broadbent, 

Careers and Pathways Coordinator 

Car Drop Off and Pick Up Concerns 

There has been a few isolated cases recently involving unsafe driving of cars during school arrival and pickup 

times. This has included some drivers reporting incidents of tail gaiting. 

Whilst the school has no jurisdiction over the road use outside of the school compound, I would ask that we 

follow safe driving practices in and around the school to ensure the safety of our students and other school 

community members. 

There has also been some cases of dis-respectful verbal exchanges by some of the paid drivers used by families 

- aimed at our security staff. 

I ask for your cooperation in assisting us to ensure a safe and respectful school drop off and pick up. We would 

appreciate that you reinforce to your driver regarding appropriate conduct and monitor their compliance to these 

reasonable expectations. 

David Kilpatrick, Principal 

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Middle School News 

Again another two weeks of student engagement and 

achievement. Some of our Year 8s have ventured 

off to Sabah for the annual Matilda trip and we look 

forward to hearing all about their experiences in the 

next assembly which will be on Friday, 24th August 

at 9.00am in the auditorium. I had the opportunity 

in the last two weeks to visit some Perth schools that 

have been leading certain initiatives in ICT particularly 

with the use of IPADs and MacBooks. It is important 

to understand the focus is still very much about 

the teaching and learning. Technology is a tool to 

assist teachers to deliver learning and enhance and 

complement existing teaching practices. Currently in 

the Middle School we have access to thirty IPADS that 

we are utilizing in a number of ways. Some examples 

include the Year 8 peer support students who have 

been undergoing training so that they will be able 

to teach and mentor the Kindy students in creating 

their very own IBook. The Spanish students have 

been using creation APPS to build vocabulary and 

sentence structure skills. This term, I will be working 

on developing a trial to determine the effectiveness 

of IPADS in early education as we are currently 

researching future options in the Junior school. 

Maths Homework - Whilst students are given specific 

homework from their teachers, parents can support 

their child’s learning by encouraging their children 

to log on to Mathletics and complete 10 minutes of 

curriculum based challenges each day. Each child 

has their own unique program and should access this 

regularly and, as a guide, complete two concept bars 

each day. 

Science Expo - Next week the Year 6 & 8s will be 

showcasing their science investigations between 4.00 

to 5.00pm in the Auditorium. I would like to invite 

all parents and friends to attend to support your 

child’s learning. There will be a letter home this week 

explaining the details of the event. 

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. 

Kylie Booker, Head of Middle School 

Model United Nations Conference 

Ashwen wins Best Delegate Award 

From the 3rd - 5th of 

August, seven students 

from Middle and Senior 

School attended the 

Selangor Model United 

Nations 

(SMUN) 

conference at Taylor’s College, Subang Jaya. Model 

United Nations has been a program in which we have 

been involved since 2006 and we have taken part 

in numerous conferences in Kuala Lumpur over the 

years. SMUN was a real first for Malaysia, as it was 

entirely organised and run by students. It was an 

impressive feat and it was a wonderful opportunity 

for our students to hone their debating skills and to 

gain awareness of the world around them. 

Representing the nations 

of North Korea, Nigeria and 

Guatemala, our students 

debated a host of topics 

ranging from stabilizing 

the Middle East in light 

of the Arab Spring to the 

empowerment of women. Our students did the school 

proud, and they thoroughly enjoyed their experience. 

The highlight of the conference, was that one of our 

delegates, Ashwen Parthiban, received ‘Best Delegate’ 

award for his committee. MUN is never about winning 

awards, but this was a real achievement for Ashwen 

and a first for an AISM student at a MUN conference 

in Malaysia! 

If your child would like to get involved in Model United 

Nations, please contact Mr. Broadbent. 

Chris Broadbent 

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Junior School News 

Junior School Production is almost upon us and the classes have 

begun their preparations for this annual event. It is a production 

that showcases many of the things that students have been learning 

in the Performing Arts lessons. This year the production is going to 

be an evening event and is shaping up as something very new and 

different to what we have done in the past. I don’t want to give too 

much away, but please mark the evening of Wednesday the 5th of 

September in your calendars. Many parents have been supporting 

the classes with their preparations and I would like to thank them 

for their time and efforts. 

In a previous newsletter, I have mentioned that the teachers have 

been working toward implementing an inquiry based approach to 

teaching in the classroom and I thought I would share with you some 

information about the differences between an inquiry classroom 

and a more traditional classroom. 

In general, the traditional approach to learning is focused on 

mastery of content, with less emphasis on the development of skills 

and the nurturing of inquiring attitudes. This traditional system of 

education is teacher centred, with the teacher giving out information 

and the students are the receivers of information, the teacher is 

the dispenser. Much of the assessment of the learner is focused on 

the importance of “one right answer.” Traditional education is more 

concerned with preparation for the next grade level and in-school 

success than with helping a student learn to learn throughout life. 

In general, the use of resources is limited to what is available in 

the classroom or within the school. Use of technology is focused 

on learning about the technology rather than its application to 

enhanced learning. 

Library News 

This term Junior School library sessions are 

focusing on Australian authors such as Jackie 

French, Bob Graham and Andy Griffiths. This is 

a lead-up to our annual Book Week during Week 

10B which will highlight the 2012 Children’s 

Book Council of Australia’s (CBCA) shortlisted 

books. The CBCA books also focus on quality 

Australian literature for older students and 

include well-known authors, such as Scot 

Gardner and Ursula Dubosarsky. 

New Books 

We have recently processed a wide selection of 

books from various genres. 

Thank you to Mrs Naomi Sutcliffe, Mrs Grace 

Rao and Mrs Shamsiraini Al Atabi for spending 

time putting protective covers on these books. 

Lunchtime in the library 

This week Fergus Wong has organized a 

very successful ‘Check Mate’ tournament for 

all age groups. The students played chess 

using traditional chess sets as well as iPad 

applications. 

Denise Miller and 

Rod Gardiner 

Inquiry classrooms are open systems where students are encouraged 

to search and make use of resources beyond the classroom and the 

school. Teachers who use inquiry can use technology to connect 

students appropriately with local and world communities which 

are rich sources of learning and learning materials. They replace 

lesson plans with facilitated learning plans that account for slight 

deviations while still keeping an important learning outcome in 

focus. They meet on-target questions with, “How do you suggest 

we investigate that question?” 

Assessment is focused on determining the progress of skills 

development in addition to content understanding. Inquiry learning 

is concerned with in-school success, but it is equally concerned with 

preparation for life-long learning. 

Taken from Content to Classroom - http://www.thirteen.org/ 

edonline/concept2class/inquiry/index_sub1.html 

Damian Baynes, Head of Junior School 

Junior Music Notes 

Junior School Production 

With great excitement, classes are now 

preparing their installations for “the 

Project”. That’s the name for this year’s 

Junior School Production. Our Artistin-Residence 

(Ms. Lisa 

Foo) came to school last 

week to begin working 

with each class to help 

prepare and construct 

their works which will be featured as a 

sound and light show around the pool. 

Please note that the performance is an 

evening event, starting at 7.00pm. 

classes rehearsing with small props for their Rainforest 

theme item and the Kindergarten classes are very busy 

building Robots. 

Susan Bal-Short, Junior Performing Arts Teacher 

The photos below show the Year One 



Performing Arts News 

HSC Drama 

The four Year 12 drama students are 

in the final preparation stages for 

their HSC Group Performance and 

Individual Projects to be examined. 

They will travel to Singapore on 

the 6th September for the practical 

examinations and the two Video 

Projects will be posted to Sydney 

on Monday, 3rd September. 

Last night they performed their Group and Individual 

Performances, and screened their Individual Video 

Projects at the HSC Art, Drama and Design and 

Technology Exhibitions. Congratulations, Brenna, Sophia, 

Shoo Wenn and Victoria and we wish you the best of luck 

in the examinations. 

International Day – Thursday, 30th August 

Come along to the assembly at 9.30am in the 

auditorium, enjoy the food fair between recess and lunch 

and participate in the sports activities and community 

dancing after lunch. It will be a great way to celebrate 

our rich diversity. 

The Parents Association is working hard to once again 

tantalize your taste buds in the “Foods of the World 

Tasting Fair” and I would like to thank them in advance 

for their commitment to this important day and to the 

school. 

Parents are invited to attend any of the sessions 

throughout the day. Anyone interested in joining a 

Parent/Teacher team for the Gallic football match after 

lunch please contact me by email, jonsuffolk@aism. 

edu.my. 

Please read the program in this newsletter, get out your 

highlighter and plan your day with us here at AISM. 

Please note: For the International Day Flag Parade the 

nationalities are a representation of students who are 

enrolled at the school according to their passports. 

Middle School Production 

This Co-Curricular Program commenced this term with 

27 students choosing to take part. The production this 

year is “The Little Prince”, based on A. De Saint Exupery’s 

novel. This production will be held in Term 4. 

SHORTSTUFF FILM FESTIVAL 

Short Film Competition for 

students aged 7 to 18 years 

The Australian International 

School (AIS) in Vietnam will 

be hosting the 2012 Saigon 

Student Film Festival, known 

as ShortSStuFF. This year, 

the invitation is being sent 

to all international schools in 

Vietnam, local Vietnamese 

schools and for the first time to 

all the Schools in the Australia 

International Schools Association (AIS Hong Kong, AIS 

Malaysia, AIS Indonesia, AIS UEA and AIS Singapore). 

The competition requires participants to create a short 

film of a maximum 5 minutes on a theme. This year’s 

theme is “Dreams”. Students aged 7 to 18 years old 

are invited to participate, with three age divisions and 

six different categories. The submission can be done 

online or submitted on youtube after completing the 

entry form which is available from the website www. 

saigonstudentfilmfestival.com and emailing the entry 

form to shortSStuFF@aisvietnam.com. The screening 

evening will be on 19 September, 2012. More information 

about the competition can be viewed at the ShortSStuFF 

website - www.saigonstudentfilmfestival.com. 

Jon Suffolk, 

Coordinator Performances and Events 

From the Music Room 

Annual Music Showcase, Tuesday 13th Sept 

This week many students from the 

Junior, Middle and Senior Schools 

are auditioning for a spot in the 

annual Music Showcase which 

will be held on Thursday 13th 

September in the evening. The 

standard of students auditioning 

has been high so far and the 

concert is set to be a great one! 

Please mark this date in your 

diaries. The concert will also include performance from 

the Vocal ensemble, Young Voices, AISM Orchestra, 

AISM String Quartet, Jazz Ensemble and the Year 5 

Concert Band. Results of auditions will be posted on 

Friday 24th of August. 

Music Practice 

At this time of the year when students are busy 

preparing items for Showcase, classroom assessments 

and International Day, it is timely to think about the 

routine of music practice. Students should make the 

time to practice daily and this practice should include 

some scales and technical work as well as the solo and 

ensemble music. As our music practice rooms are near 

completion we will soon have another venue for music 

practice in free time during the school day. 

Year 5 Band 

The year 5 Band program is moving on quite quickly 

now. Many students have passed the beginner phases 

and are now working on playing with fluency and 

developing their tone and strength. Fee invoices for 

this term will be sent home shortly with your son/ 

daughter and these fees may be paid at the accounts 

office. There are some students who are continually 

forgetting to bring their instrument. These students 

are in danger of falling behind in their ability to play 

in the band and develop their own skills and ability. A 

reminder of band class days follows: 

5G: Week A Tuesday and Friday, Week B Monday and 

Friday. Friday is always Band Day. 

5W: Week B Tuesday and Wednesday, Week B 

Wednesday and Friday. Wednesday is always Band 

Day. 

Vietnam Music Tour 

We are pleased to announce that the Vietnam Music 

Tour in November for members of the Orchestra is set 

to go ahead. Confirmation and further information will 

follow in the weeks ahead. 

Malcolm McCormick, Music Teacher 



BARRACUDAS SWIM SQUAD 

A big congratulations to all swimmers who attended Club Nite 

4 last week. Many personal best times were improved and it is 

clear that the Squad is getting faster and faster. This augurs well 

for the upcoming Inter-house Swimming Carnival on September 

11. 

Well done to the following Barracudas who improved their 

Personal Best’s (PB’s) in all four strokes: 

Dominic Robertson, Thomas Leetham, Brenda Cabrel, Kiana 

Baynes and Lucy Tranter. 

All Barracudas’ PB’s are posted on the notice board at the pool 

for reference. 

As always, club nights cannot be successful without the 

wonderful support from parents and teachers. Thank you again 

to Claire Leetham for being the backbone behind the production; 

the parents who assisted with timekeeping and the wonderful 

bake stall contributors. 

The next club nite will be held on Friday, September 7, with 

more details to follow. Please also note in your diaries that the 

ISAC Swim Carnival is being held this year on Saturday, 

December 1. 

TAG RUGBY 

Throughout Term 2 

and 3, Year 4 have 

been learning how to 

play Tag Rugby. 

On Wednesday, the 

students put their 

skills into action and 

participated in a mini 

tournament. Each 

student demonstrated 

great energy and 

skills. 

A huge thank you 

to Mr Jon Hoyle for 

training the students. 

Miss Harriet Fearon 

and Leah Mather 

Finally, a review into the Barracuda’s program is currently under 

way, with proposed changes to take effect in 2013. Please feel 

free to provide any feedback on the program and improvements 

you’d like to see by emailing me at sarahc@aism.edu.my. 

Your input is highly valued. 

Sarah Cox 

International Day Program 2012 - My Identity In Our Global Community 

8.50 – 9.30 Extended Homeroom Activity, Junior School Parade – Auditorium, 

Middle School Photos, Senior School Photos 

Students carrying flags to the gymnasium for martialling, Performers to Theatre for 

final preparations. 

9.30 – 10.30 International Day Assembly – Auditorium 

10.30– 11.00 Recess – Normal Staff Duties 

11.00 – 11.40 Food Session 1 

1G, 1W 

2G, 2W 

3G, 3W 

4G, 4W 

5G, 5W 

11.40 – 12.20 Food Session 2 

Prep, KG, KW 

6G, 6W 

7G, 7W 

8G, 8W 

12.20 – 1.00pm Food Session 3 

9G, 9W 

10G, 10W 

11G, 11W 

12G, 12W 

Year Prep 

KG, KW 

Author Visit – Library 

1W, 1G 

2W, 2G 

Author Visit – Library. 

3G, 3W 

4G, 4W 

Classroom Activity 

Prep, KG, KW, Yr 1 & 2 


Yr 3 and 4 

Author Visit – Library 

Year 6, 7 & 8 

GUEST SPEAKER 

AUDITORIUM 

Middle School Activity 2 

Yr 5 

International Games 

Yr 5 & 6 


YR 7 & 8 

“Who Do You Think You 

Are?” 

1.00 – 1.40 Lunch Break – Normal Staff duties. 

1.40 – 2.30 Gallic Football match – Staff VS Students (Middle Senior School) 

Folk Dance – (Junior School) Gymnasium 

2.30 – 3.10 Whole School Dance – Gymnasium 

Year 9, 10, 11 & 12 

Homerooms 

SBS Documentary 

“WHO DO YOU THINK 

YOU ARE?” 

Senior School 

GUEST SPEAKER 

AUDITORIUM 

Senior School 

Activity 3 

Food Fair 



Message From Health Services 

Healthy Feet 

Symptoms of feet problems 

Wearing shoes that fit properly and support your feet is 

vital to avoid sore feet and to prevent or alleviate many 

common foot problems. It’s also important to choose 

footwear that will minimise your risk of falling and slipping. 

When choosing shoes, you need to consider the activity, 

the surface and your need for support. 

Appropriate footwear is vital for playing sport 

Young athletes and school children who play sports require 

footwear that provides cushioning for shock absorption 

during running and jumping, and stability for side-to-side 

activity. Sports shoes should bend easily at the ball of the 

foot, and the back of the shoe should be supportive and 

cradle the heel to prevent injury. 

Shoe inserts and insoles 

Shoe inserts can increase comfort and support, and 

improve foot posture. Insoles bought at pharmacies and 

sports stores are generally made from soft materials to 

one generic arch shape. While they may be adequate for 

some people, they do not address specific problems and 

are not moulded to your foot. Some insoles are designed 

purely to redistribute body weight away from painful 

areas of your foot. 

Podiatrists prescribe insoles to help change your foot 

posture. A change in foot posture may help to ease foot 

pain and prevent injury. A cast of your foot is usually 

taken in plaster and the insoles are tailored specifically 

to an individual’s feet. Because these devices are ‘one of 

a kind’, they are often more costly than those purchased 

over the counter. 

Alternate your shoes 

Alternating your shoes from one day to the next will help 

to vary the posture of your foot and distribute the load 

over a greater range of joints and muscles. It will also 

allow your shoes to dry out and so reduce the growth 

of bacteria. Alternating sports footwear allows the foam 

cushioning more time to ‘rebound’ (come back into 

shape). This may help prolong the life of your shoe. You 

should see your doctor or podiatrist if you are worried 

about your child’s feet or gait. 

Problematic symptoms may include: 

• Abnormally shaped toes 

• Ingrown toenails (that persist or are painful) 

• Bunions or other deformities 

• Stiffness in the foot 

• Limping 

• The child complains of pain while walking, or favours 

one leg over another when walking 

• Severe in-toeing or out-toeing 

• Flat feet beyond the age of five years 

• A sudden change in the way your child walks 

High heels can cause significant physical stress 

High-heeled shoes place the foot into an unnatural position, 

affecting both the foot and your posture. Prolonged 

periods of walking in high heels can place unnecessary 

stress on your back and neck, and result in permanent 

postural changes. It is not uncommon for women who 

have worn high heels for most of their working lives to 

find themselves in pain when they start to regularly wear 

flat shoes. 

The high-heeled shoe also places greater pressure on 

the forefoot, which can cause a build-up of calluses. The 

pointed toe places significant pressure on the toes, which 

can cause permanent deformity, including bunions, claw 

toes, corns and thickening of the nails. 

Where to get help 

• Your doctor 

• Paediatrician 

• Podiatrist 

• Physiotherapist 

Wearing shoes that fit properly and support your feet is 

vital to avoid sore feet and to prevent or alleviate many 

common foot problems. It’s also important to choose 

footwear that will minimise your risk of falling and slipping. 

When choosing shoes, you need to consider the activity, 

the surface and your need for support. The better the 

school shoe and sports shoe, the healthier your child’s 

feet. 

Denise MacFarlane, School Nurse 

2012 School Events DVD Order Form 

This is a DVD ordering form for the Australian International School Malaysia’s main events and performances. 

Please choose from the titles below: 

□ Senior Music Afternoon 2012 (RM 10.00) □ Middle Music Afternoon 2012 (RM 10.00) 

□ Junior Choral Festival 2012 (RM 10.00) □ Senior School Production 2012 (RM 20.00) 

1. Please fill in particulars in the form below, return the form and make payment to the Finance Department. 

2. Once the DVDs are available, notification will be made through email or phone to parents. DVDs are to be 

collected at the Junior Reception area. 

3. These DVDs are available for ordering from 22nd August, 2012 until 7th September, 2012. 

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Student Name: ___________________________________ Student Yeargroup: ___________ 

Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________ 

Email: ________________________________________ Contact No: ___________________ 

Total : RM ____________ DVD Collected on : ______________ Signature : ____________ 



Parents’ Association Information 

Hi Parents, 

Thank-you to those who made time to attend our last 

meeting and it was great to see some new parents joining 

us for the first time. 

The next big event on our calendar for this term is 

International Day - Thursday, 30th August. As we have 

done in the past, the Parents’ Association will be providing 

a taste of Foods of the World. However, this kind of event 

cannot be successful without support and assistance from 

across the whole parent community. This is a great day to 

showcase your culture and give us a glimpse into the type 

of food you eat. We have a few groups of parents so far 

- Team Australia, Team Malaysia/Indonesia/India, Team 

UK and Team Japan. We are looking for more helpers 

for a European-themed table, any other cultural groups 

who would like to get together and, of course, anyone 

who would be able to help in any way (not necessarily 

cooking). You can contact us through our e-mail address: 

pa@aism.edu.my. 

Preparations for Trivia Night are also well under way! 

There has been lots of information going out in different 

forms for this fun-filled evening, so purchase your seats 

and let all those seemingly unimportant facts in your brain 

surface. While the theme for the evening is the Olympics, 

the questions will cover a wide range of topics (I hope so 

anyway because I didn’t pay that much attention to the 

games!!). The date is Saturday, 8th September. 

Our new noticeboard is up and full of useful information 

now. It is located in the office breezeway, near the 

stairs that go up to the library. If you’re heading in that 

direction, take a couple of minutes to check the notices. 

There is information on the above two events and there is 

also a buy/sell section. Any items for this section can be 

e-mailed to us. 

Our next meeting will be on Friday, 7th September - see 

you there! 

Leanne Robertson, 

President Parents’ Association 

Book your place now for Trivia Night 

(a fun general knowledge quiz night for adults)! 

To be held on Saturday 8th September at 6.30pm in the Auditorium, AISM. 

The dress theme for the evening is “The Olympics” although questions will be on a whole range of subjects so you 

do not have to be a sports expert. Come dressed in gear for an Olympic sport of your choice – or maybe your table 

would like to come dressed as an Olympic team! Please bring your own beverages and food for the evening (it won’t 

be available to buy on the night). 

Purchase your seat for the night from the Kindy Lunch area just inside the car park gate entrance to AISM on 

Tuesdays 8.45am, August 14, 21, 28, September 4 

Fridays 3pm, August 17, 24, September 7 

If you aren’t able to make it at these times, please complete the form below with the correct money, put it in a sealed 

envelope and place it in the box marked Trivia Night at Junior School Reception. We will confirm your seat bookings 

via e-mail. 

Prizes! Calling all business business leaders!! Trivia Night is a great opportunity to showcase your products and 

services to our school community and their networks. Why not join other local businesses and donate a gift voucher or 

product which can be used as one of our fun prizes? In return for your support, your business will be promoted on the 

evening. If you, or anyone you know, would like to get involved, please contact Emma at pa@aism.edu.my 

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AISM PA Trivia Night Saturday 8th September – 6.30pm 

I wish to book ------- seats @ 20 RM each. 

Name ----------------------------- Mobile Phone number: -------------------------- 

Email ----------------------------- Total money enclosed RM ---------- 

(We will place you on a table with other friendly parents) 

Or please put me on a table with (insert name) ------------------------------------------ 

If you wish to reserve a table (10 people), please insert the names of all to be included and enclose correct total 

payment for the table. 

Name--------------------------------- Name-------------------------------- Name--------------------------------- 

Name--------------------------------- Name-------------------------------- Name--------------------------------- 

Name--------------------------------- Name-------------------------------- Name---------------------------------

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