English International School Newsletter of the 13th May 2019

Dear Parents,

Please note the following information and dates for your diaries:

15th May – Inauguration of new legislature in Benin (Please follow news reports)

30th May – Public Holiday (Ascension)

Re-inscription for Academic Year 2019 – 2020

We are beginning to receive new student enrolments and are looking ahead to estimate class sizes.

In order to guarantee a place for your child in school in the next academic year, payment of a re-inscription fee (to be deducted from the tuition) is needed to validate your commitment.

The school calendar for Academic Year 2019 – 2020 is out. You may consult the school website for next year’s information and events. Hard copies of the calendar are also available in the secretary’s office. When making travel plans, please note that the next academic year will begin on Monday, 16th September 2019.

Rainy Season

The rainy season is upon us, bringing along a refreshing coolness. As many of you know, rains can be quite heavy during the months of May and June. I would like to remind you to ensure that your children are adequately prepared with rain gear. Cars will not be permitted to enter the school road to drop children off right in front of lower and upper school buildings.

Cambridge International Progression Tests – 27th , 28th , 29th June

These tests in Mathematics, English and Science will be administered to children in Years 3,4,5,7 and 8. Teachers have informed the children of this. The tests assess the learning objectives from the relevant stage of the curriculum framework and allow teachers to follow the progress of their students over time. Teachers are thus able to analyse performance within their classes and against a standardised international cohort. The tests are marked internally and can be used to provide diagnostic feedback for each class and each student.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

Rebecca Khelseau-Carsky

Head teacher