Issue 16 - Australian International School Malaysia

Issue 16 Week 1A 12th October 2012 For internal circulation only
AISM NEWSLETTER
The Fortnightly Community Newsletter of the Australian International School Malaysia
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Principal’s Message
Welcome to the 22 new students who
commenced at AISM this week. I have
met most of the new students and
their families and have found them
friendly and interested in the events
of the school. Our school places great
pride in our sense of community
and our drive to ensure our learning programs and
activities both challenge and support students to
achieve at their highest levels.
to understand fully how things are organised at
our school.
My door is always open to parents to discuss any
aspect of your child’s school experience. I learn a
lot from these discussions with parents as I strive
to lead our talented team of teachers and support
staff in providing the best possible experience
and learning for our students.
David Kilpatrick, Principal
It has been great to see many of our Year 12s in
and around the school this week, seeking last minute
tuition and support from their teachers. We are
confident, that like last year, all will achieve great
results and that all of our students will gain entry to
further study in the country of their choice in their
chosen field of study.
I have assembled a small team of staff to look into
ways to create more recreation options in the school
yard; for example, we are considering marking
handball courts and installing netball and basketball
rings on some of the exterior walls of the school . If
you have any ideas that you have seen work in other
schools please let me or Terence Gallagher (who is
heading the project team) know of your ideas. We
are looking for simple ideas that can be implemented
quickly.
Term 4 is looking very busy. Great schools are
dynamic places, where co-curricular activities and
opportunities for students to work on collaborative
activities and to display their talents, are as
important as the formal classroom lessons. Whilst
we make every endeavour to make sure parents are
well informed of arrangements for activities and
events that happen outside of the formal classroom
setting, there will be moments when you may need
more information to understand fully what is being
planned. If you experience one of these moments
when you need more information, please ask your
child’s teacher or Head of School. I conduct regular
briefings with the administrative assistants and
the Admissions and Marketing staff about school
events and they are also available to answer your
questions. Communication is a two-way process so I
encourage you to ask as many questions as you need
Diary
(Note that the sports events diary can be found on page
5 of this newsletter and also on our website under School
Calendar & Events)
Tuesday, 16th October
- Friday, 19th October 2012
• Year 11 Personal Development, Health and
Physical Education (PDHPE) Camp
Monday, 15th October
- Friday, 9th November 2012
• Higher School Certificate (HSC) Exam Week
Friday, 19th October
- Saturday, 20th October 2012
• Broadway or Bust Drama Workshop
Saturday, 20th October
- Sunday, 21st October 2012
• 2-Day SuperCamp Workshop, 9.00am - 3.00pm,
Garden International School
Friday, 26th October 2012
• Public Holiday - Hari Raya Qurban
Sunday, 28th October 2012
• AISM Interschools Triathlon, 8.00am
Saturday, 10th November 2012
• Gifted Education Conference, 9.00am - 5.00pm
(In partnership with National Association for
Gifted Children Malaysia) To register contact Ms.
Shamini (Marketing Department)
Australian International School Malaysia, No 22, Jalan Anggerik, The Mines Resort City, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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Senior School News
Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations
We wish our 2012 graduating class well as they approach
the final hurdle of their secondary studies. Many of the
class have been in school this week getting last minute
tips and receiving feedback from staff. Those that I have
spoken to are confident in their preparation and have done
the work to perform at their best.
In previous years we have invited members of the school
community to pass on messages of good luck to the
students (either personally or as a group). The knowledge
that there is support and understanding from the wider
school community is most uplifting.
If you would like to pass on a message, please either drop
it into the Heads of School’s office on D-level or email it to
Mr Martineau (ianmartineau@aism.edu.my).
Senior School Student Leadership elections
Nominations for student leadership positions in the Senior
School close this Friday, 12th October. Nomination forms
can be collected from the Heads of Schools office on D-level.
Welcome to five new students in the Senior School
Term 4 would not generally be a time when we would
expect new enrolments. This week we welcomed two
Year 11 students, two Year 10 students and one Year 9
student. All seem to have settled in well and are enjoying
the welcoming nature of AISM.
Graduations
Each year our Year 10 and Year 12 cohorts have an end of
year function to mark the finish of their respective courses.
Year 10 will hold their function on 23rd November at the
Boulevard Hotel
Year 12 will hold their function on Friday, 16th November
at the Royal Chulan Hotel.
Information about these events will be distributed via the
Home Room teachers.
Ian Martineau, Head of Senior School
Middle School News
Welcome back to Term 4. I hope you have all had
a very restful break. I would like to welcome our
eight new families into the Middle School. We look
forward to getting to know you well throughout
the term.
International Schools’ Assessment (ISA)
Testing
A reminder that this week all students from Years
3 to 10 will be completing the ISA testing from
Wednesday to Friday. We also enjoyed an exciting
opportunity for students with our visiting British
author, Ian Billings. All students participated in
either a workshop or presentation by the author.
Assessment Week
Assessment week is in Week 4. Students will be
coming home with an Assessment Timetable at
the end of Week 2.
Students in Middle School undertake two language
classes. These are:
Language Study - Where students elect a
language and learn for at least two years.
Conversation Language - Where students study
a language to develop capacity to hold a very
simple conversation. This course is taken for one
year.
Conversation Language (called LOTE 2)
Selections are due in for current year 5,6 and 7s.
Students were given out forms in Week 10, Term
3. If you require an additional form, please pick
one up from Junior School reception.
We all look forward to a wonderful term.Please
do not hesitate to contact your child’s homeroom
teacher for clarification on any aspect of your
child’s schooling. If I can further assist in anyway,
please do not hesitate to contact me on the
following email: kyliebooker@aism.edu.my
Kylie Booker, Head of Middle School
Junior School News
Swimming Programme
Welcome back to everyone and welcome to our new families. This term there are a number of exciting things
happening for our Junior School students. We begin our swim programme next week and each class will have
a lesson on both Mondays and Wednesdays for the following five weeks. Your child’s class teacher will be
sending out the exact details. The programme is based on the Water Safety and Learn to Swim course and
also the Development of Competitive Strokes offered as part of the Australian Austswim programme. The swim
programme will end with our Junior School Swim Carnival on the 16th of November.
Junior School Art Prize & Dance Competition
This term we will also hold our Junior School Art Prize and our Dance Competition. Students may enter a
painting, drawing, sculpture or a construction into the Art Prize. The closing date for entries is Thursday, October
25th. The Dance Competition will be taking place during Week 7 and 8 (19th November to 30th November).
There is still plenty of time to get painting and work on your dance moves.
Damian Baynes, Head of Junior School
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Mr B’s Careers Corner
Six Australian universities make the top 100 in the ‘Times Higher Education World University
Rankings 2012-2013
Very recently, the Times released their updated world university rankings. Once again there was a strong
showing from Australia, with six universities making the top 100.
University of Melbourne was ranked top in Australia and ranked 28th in the world. ANU was 37th, University of
Sydney 62nd, University of Queensland 65th with Monash University in 99th place.
The top ten universities in the world:
1. California Institute of Technology (United States)
2. University of Oxford (United Kingdom)
3. Stanford University (United States)
4. Harvard University (United States)
5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (United States)
6. Princeton University (United States)
7. University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)
8. Imperial College London (United Kingdom)
9. University of California, Berkeley (United States)
10. University of Chicago (United States)
With our Higher School Certificate (HSC) qualifications being globally recognised, our students have an amazing
opportunity to study a wide variety of courses in institutions all around the world. For more information on the
Times Higher Education World Rankings please visit www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-universityrankings/
Chris Broadbent, Careers and Pathways Coordinator
Library News
Welcome back to our library for Term 4. During the holidays I attended the first South - East Asian International
Schools Library Sharing Workshop organized by the Alice Smith School librarians. The workshop covered
interesting areas such as library design, e-Books and electronic devices in education. My new knowledge will be
put to good use as we continue to improve and expand our library service.
Visiting Author, Ian Billings
This week British author, Ian Billings, has
held very entertaining presentations as
well as hands-on workshop with some
Year 5 students. Next week Australian
author and environmentalist, Coral
Tulloch, will visit AISM.
Parent Borrowing
Please remember that parents are most welcome to borrow resources from our extensive collection. Many
parents are borrowing for their children as well as for
their own leisure reading.
Denise Miller and Rod Gardiner
The Changing Families Support Group
This is a group program for children aged 8-12 years who are coping with changes at home due to divorce or
separation. The group helps children to share their stories and gain support from each other, while learning how
to use their own unique strengths to cope with family changes.
This program is run by child and family therapist from the Netherlands, Sabien van der Lugt and integrated
therapist from the UK, Hazel McClure. Cost for 8 sessions in RM 1500.00. For further information or to register
please email changingfamiliesgroup@gmail.com by October 15th.
Annabelle Woods, Counsellor
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Performing Arts News
Welcome back to the final term
of 2012. There are many events
happening this term that will
again highlight student talents in
music and drama.
Broadway or Bust, 19th & 20th October
This is the last opportunity
for students to register
for this exciting two day
workshop with Michael
Parks Masterson, a brilliant
performer/director and
choreographer from the
US. The workshop will be
held on Friday 19th and
Saturday 20th October.
The cost is RM 350.00.
Students who wish to
participate can collect an
enrolment form from me.
There are only 25 places
available and these are
going fast. Get in quickly.
Middle School Production, 22nd November 2012
The Middle School Production for 2012 is an adaptation
of “The Little Prince”. It will be performed in the Theatre
on 22nd November. Look out for more information and
publicity in the next newsletter.
Creative Arts Week, 12th - 16th November 2012
Creative Arts Week 2012 will feature performances
by students from across the school. Music and Drama
performances and Visual Arts Exhibitions will be on
show throughout the week. Put it in your diary now and
look out for a comprehensive program of events in the
next newsletter.
Jon Suffolk,
Coordinator Performances and Events
From the Music Room
Welcome back to another busy
term in Music at AISM.
Instrumental Music Academy
Lessons will continue as normal
this term. Invoices for lessons
will be sent this week via email.
If you do not receive this invoice please contact Mr
McCormick at malcolmmccormick@aism.edu.
my. As a reminder there are eight lessons at RM
40.00 per lesson, unless students are advanced in
level. Fees should be paid by 25th October 2012.
Please let me know if you are discontinuing lessons
or would like to enroll for this term. Please see Mr
McCormick for an enrolment form or download one
from the website under calendar and events http://
www.aism.edu.my/schoolcalendarevents.cfm
and then click on AISM Instrumental Music Academy
Enrolment.
Singing Lessons
In addition to lessons in Instrumental Music, we
are considering offering singing lessons in both
contemporary and classical styles. If you are
interested in your son/daughter participating in
these lessons, please contact Mr McCormick as soon
as possible. Lessons will take place during school
hours and will cost RM 40.00 per lesson.
AISM Rocks!!, 14th November 2012
In week 6, as part of the Creative Arts week
activities, we will host an afternoon of rock and pop
here at AISM. Students who play rock or pop in
large or small groups or as soloists are encouraged
to prepare and perform at this event. Please see
Mr McCormick for information, help and sign ups
for this event. Parents are most welcome to attend
this event which will take place on Wednesday, 14th
November from 2.30pm – 3.10pm. More information
on this exciting event will follow.
Malcolm McCormick, Music Teacher
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:
□ Junior School Production 2012 (RM 10.00) □ Showcase Musical Evening 2012 (RM 10.00)
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 12th October, 2012 until 26th October, 2012.
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Student Name: ___________________________________ Student Year Group: ___________
Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________
Email: ________________________________________ Contact No: ___________________
Total : RM ____________ DVD Collected on : ______________ Signature : ____________
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International School Athletics
Conference (ISAC) Cross Country
2012
On the 7th of October 44
runners from AISM travelled
to FRIM for the ISAC Cross
Country Championships.
All of the top International
Schools participated in the
event, which ranged from
1500m for the Under 9
children to 5km for the Open competitors.
Runners in the top ten received medals. Our medalists
included:
U9 Girls - Alana Gallagher 5th
U9 Boys - Tom Leetham 2nd , Kashan
Hassan 4th, Haris Syed 10th
U11 Girls – Lucy Tranter 8th
U13 Girls - Tamika Baynes 1st, Amelia
Ward 10th
Open Girls - Brooke Turner 8th
There were also some other excellent
performances from students who just
missed the medals:
Ina Hobson 11th, Sydney Maynard 11th, Alicia Goves
11th, Henry Baynes 11th, Tania Thong 11th
It was great to meet new
kids from other schools and
compete with them to see
how we compare with other
schools. We all did our best.
I think we all did well and
I really enjoyed the day. It
was so worth taking a few
hours off my holiday! – Ina
It was good to hang out with
my friends on the day and
have a run! - Christian
It was quite challenging but I think we all did really well
- Amelia
Upcoming Sports Events
International School Athletics Conference (ISAC)
Fixtures
Saturday, 13th October 2012
• Senior Girls Soccer Finals, 9.00am - 12.00pm,
International School Kuala Lumpur
• Senior Boys Soccer Finals, 9.00am - 12.00pm, Nexus
International School
Monday, 15th October 2012
• Senior Boys & Girls Soccer vs MKIS, 4.00pm - 5.30pm,
Australian International School Malaysia
• Senior Boys & Girls Volleyball vs MKIS, 4.00pm -
6.00pm, Mont Kiara International School
Boys Volleyball Competition 2012
Firstly I would like to say a big thank you to Shane Clark
who coached the International School Athletics Conference
(ISAC) boys volleyball team for the last competition round
(Round 1) at International School of Kuala Lumpur.
Round 2
On the last Thursday of Term 3 we played three matches
over a time period of three hours. The team performed
well with the scores below.
AISM
ISKL MS 22 25
14 25
SIKL JVB 25 23
14
25
8
15
TENBY 25 20
25 13
All players gave a great performance with each having
a chance to contribute to the team strategies. By the
conclusion, players were starting to show the effects of
exhaustion, but still achieving some great results.
The Team
Year 11: Joshua Tan.
Year 10: Bazil Tunku, Nick Low, Aaron Krogh, Ryan Lee.
Year 9: Liam Folie, Dominic Robertson.
Year 8: Callum Kilpatrick.
Our finals are on Thursday, 11th October being played at
Tenby International School.
Ray Pollock, Coach
ISAC Girls Volleyball Round 2
Special thanks to Mr Baynes and Mr Gallagher for all
the help with training and organizing. There were many
parents who helped on the day. Thank you so much for
your support.
Amelia and Ina, Year 7
The ISAC Girls Volleyball team remains undefeated after
the second round of matches. The team performed
admirably under the weight of exams and end of term
exhaustion. All games were won in straight sets, and we
head to the finals on Thursday as the favourites for the
Gold Medal. A big thanks to Mrs Welsh, who cheered and
supported the team.
Good luck to all players for the finals. Go Roos!
Sarah Cox, Coach
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TIPS ON HOW TO ACCESS KEY INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE:
Here’s some tips on how to access key information (relevant to parents) on the website.
1. Home Page
• Click on AISM in The News to download any news or magazine articles about the school/students
• Click on School Calendar & Events for access to the Term Calendars. Click on Upcoming Events to access the list
of activities at the school (2 weeks duration). This section is updated every two weeks and includes the events
calendar, the sports calendar and term dates for 2012 and 2013.
• Click on the Newsletter button to access the Current Newsletter and Archives.
• Click on Digital Learning for access to Studywiz and other e-Learning platforms
2. About, Student Services Page
• Click on the links for Bussing Information, Bussing forms, Cafeteria Menu & Order Forms
3. Contact Page
• Click on Contact Us for the list of generic emails to Coordinators in the School.
Principal paprincipal@aism.edu.my Health Services nurse@aism.edu.my
Assistant Principal assistantprincipal@aism.edu.my Finance accounts@aism.edu.my
Head of Junior School headofjuniorschool@aism.edu.my Facilities operations@aism.edu.my
Head of Middle School headofmiddleschool@aism.edu.my IT itadmin@aism.edu.my
Head of Senior School headofseniorschool@aism.edu.my Counselling counselling@aism.edu.my
Admissions admissions@aism.edu.my Sports sports@aism.edu.my
Parent Association pa@aism.edu.my Performing Arts performingarts@aism.edu.my
Marketing marketing@aism.edu.my Co-Curricular Program ccp@aism.edu.my
Human Resources hr@aism.edu.my Welfare welfare@aism.edu.my
Business
Administration
headofadmin@aism.edu.my
4. AISM Youtube Page
• Click on Youtube link at the bottom of the homepage.
5. AISM Facebook Page
• Click on Facebook link at the bottom of the homepage.
Last call for anyone interested in AISM SKI TRIP.
Please contact Sheila Martineau.
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