English International School Newsletter of the 25th April 2025

Dear Parents,

Earth Day (22nd April) was honoured in school through assembly presentations, classroom discussions and meaningful art work. We aim to maintain focus on the theme: Our Power, Our Planet.

We shall move the celebration of World Book Week (the main date of which normally falls on 23rd April) to next week with the sharing of stories, favourite authors and fun role play of classic stories in classes.

Please note the following information for your diaries:

Cambridge International Examinations

Externally moderated Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint Examinations papers have been dispatched to Cambridge, United Kingdom for correction. We congratulate students in Years 6 and 9 on reaching a milestone. Parents will be contacted to retrieve certificates and discuss their child’s results once they have arrived in school from Cambridge. Please note that important work continues in these classes until the end of the academic year, including introduction to and preparation for the next levels: Lower Secondary for Year 6 and IGCSE for Year 9. Absence from school without a valid reason, given in writing from a parent, will be recorded as unexcused.

The IGCSE and AS/A-Level Examination period has begun and will end on 11th June.

We wish our older students the best of luck during their exam period.

You may consult the Cambridge International Education website for detailed information on Cambridge exams.

Public Holiday: Thursday, 1st May

Institut Français

Several E.I.S, students are sitting the DELF examinations. We wish them good luck.

There is also an interesting programme of concerts, films, exhibitions, performances, etc. during the months of May and June. You may request to see the programme at the Institut Français.

Weather

Rainy season is soon to set in. Please ensure that your child comes prepared with rain gear for a short walk to and from the classroom, as traffic instructions for school drop-off and pick-up must still be followed.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

Rebecca Khelseau-Carsky

Head teacher