English International School Newsletter of the 16th September 2025

Dear Parents,

On this first day of the 2025 – 2026 academic year, and on behalf of E.I.S. staff, I wish to extend a warm welcome to our new school families and welcome back those who have been with us. E.I.S staff remain committed to ensuring the academic, social and emotional growth of our children, and we are pleased to have your collaboration with us on this journey.

Please review the calendar for this school year, which is available on our website, and note the following information:

Class Information and Timetables

Class teachers will send home introduction letters this week, which give important information regarding classroom routines and timetables. Please review these with your children so that they will be well-prepared for certain activities on given days. You will note that there will be two 45-minute breaks in each day, during which time children may have a snack, eat lunch and enjoy some recreation outdoors.

Communication

As many of you already know, our school Newsletter is an important vehicle of communication, informing you of what is going on in our school community and sometimes in the community at large. Please make it a priority to keep up with the latest information. Although new school families will receive this first Newsletter in hard copy, we shall return to maintaining our commitment to the environment. You may subscribe to the Newsletter directly by going on the school website and following the instructions. Please be sure to keep your desired email address up to date with us. Newsletters are available for reading on the school website and are also posted on building boards for information. The Parents’ Handbook can be accessed on the school website, as well.

After-School Activities

After-School Activities will begin from 22nd September. A variety of physical, arts and enrichment activities will be on offer at school. An updated list will be posted on the school website by the end of this week. Please note that children who take part in activities are to be picked up from school promptly at 16:00. Siblings who are not engaged in activities must be picked up at 14:45.

Physical Education

Physical Education activities are part of the school programme. If your child is unable to take part in a physical activity on a given day due to injury or other valid reasons, kindly put this intention in writing, addressed to the class teacher. Mens sana in corpore sano!

Uniforms

Orders are still being taken for school uniforms and will continue to be delivered to children. If any adjustments are necessary, the Secretary will be able to contact the tailor. We ask that parents make sure that their children are dressed properly and have a neat appearance before leaving for school.

We look forward to an exciting year of learning and new experiences.

Yours sincerely,

Rebecca Khelseau-Carsky

Head teacher