English International School Newsletter of the 16th September 2024

Dear Parents,

We trust that all our school families are ready to start the new academic year in good health and spirits.

As I write this first Newsletter of the 2024 – 2025 academic year, I extend, on behalf of E.I.S. staff, a warm welcome to our new school families and welcome back those who have been with us. We look forward to an exciting and productive school year. E.I.S staff remain committed to ensuring the academic, social and emotional growth of our children, and we appreciate your collaboration with us on this journey.

Please review the calendar for this school year, and note the following information:

Class Information and Timetables

Class teachers will send home introduction letters which give important information regarding classroom routines, rules 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, lunch and some recreation.

Communication

As many of you already know, our school Newsletter is an important vehicle of communication, informing all 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. If you have not already done so, please subscribe to the Newsletter directly by going on the school website and following the instructions. Kindly be sure to keep your desired email address and phone numbers 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 next week. A variety of physical, arts and enrichment activities are on offer at school from 15:00 – 16:00. During this week, activities will be updated on the website, and new activities will also be announced in classes. 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 is part of the school programme. If your child is unable to take part in a physical activity on a given day due to illness or other 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 a fruitful year of learning ahead, and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

Rebecca Khelseau-Carsky

Head teacher