English International School Newsletter of the 7th February 2025

Dear Parents,

We will soon approach completing the first half of our second term at school. Our children of all ages have been working hard and preparing for academic challenges and exciting events ahead.

Please note the following information and reminders:

E.I.S. Telephone Contact

SBIN is no longer is able to support our copper phone lines and require that we switch to a fibre-optic line. We have made a request for the transfer of our existing number: 0121301274 to the fibre-optic line that we have in place, however this process is taking longer than we would wish. In the meantime, we can be contacted using an alternative number: 0197887273.

Valentine’s Day - 14th February

Decorations and fun activities, such as crafts and poetry writing, are in the making in various classes to mark the day in school.

Half-term Break

The half-term break this year will be a long weekend, with Monday, 17th February as a day off from school. Classes will resume on Tuesday, 18th February.

International Day at School

We will shift this internal event to the 28th of February. More information will be forthcoming from Class Teachers as it will pertain to their particular levels.

Water

We will soon enter what has been known as the hottest, most humid season in Cotonou, which is the period that precedes the main rainy season. Teachers discuss with children the importance of drinking sufficient water to keep hydrated. Please make sure that your child comes to school with a large flask filled with water to keep hydrated during playtimes. Water is available in school buildings to supplement that which children bring to school in their flasks / water bottles.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

Rebecca Khelseau-Carsky

Head teacher