LION'S ROAR 3 7 June 2013 - The British School Manila

LION’S ROARKey dates Term 3June10 June - Reports out to parents13 June - Primary Music Concert, 8-8.45am14 June - Nursery Assembly (for nursery parents only)14 June - KS2 Sports Day (students only)26 June - Primary Teacher Conferences/Student Led Conferences27 June - Shine Day28 June - End of school yearEnjoy your weekend!Glenn HardyPrimary School HeadYear 6 have a taste of senior schoolThe senior school has been filled with the sounds of very young voices this week, as Year 6 studentshave spent two days experiencing the senior school. They have spent their time familiarising themselveswith the layout of the senior school, meeting key staff, having time to talk about what they are lookingforward to and any concerns they may have, as well as experiencing a wide range of senior school lessons.It was good to see that at the end of the two days, their concerns had largely been allayed, andthat they were now really looking forward to becoming senior school students in August.On Thursday evening we welcomed the Year 6 parents to the senior school, where they too met key staffand had time to talk about their concerns. Every year we see that the parents are actually more worriedthan the students – which is in many ways natural, as it means their ‘babies’ are growing up – but oncethey see their sons and daughters happily settled into senior school, by the start of September most parents’concerns have disappeared.Activities weekThank you to all those parents and students who completed the surveys regarding Activities Week. Thefeedback on this event was overwhelmingly positive, although as always we are looking for ways to improve,and we are already implementing one or two changes for next year. We will be assuring studentswho got their third choice activity this year of a place in their first or second choice next year; we will belooking for ways to further improve our communication with parents; and we will continue looking forways to ensure that our activities represent the very best value for money. In terms of the activitiesthemselves, there appears to be strong demand for a trip to Europe, probably the UK, and we will lookinto this for next year. We are, however, keen to make sure that all our trips and activities are muchmore than a sightseeing opportunity – we would like all our activities to challenge our students in someway, be that through demanding physical activity, furthering cultural engagement or inspiring creativity.We are also keen to ensure every activity includes a service element – most do at the moment, but notall. Details of next year’s Activities Week will be announced on 4 October.Memorial for NatalieMany of you will recall the sad passing of Natalie Lincklaen Arriens last year, and many of you also attendedthe beautiful service held for her in San Antonio Church. The Student Council, as well as some ofNatalie’s friends, have been planning a suitable memorial for her in school. They decided that a plaque4 7 June 2013THE BRITISH SCHOOL MANILATelephone 860-4800 Fax 860-4900 Website www.britishschoolmanila.org