English International School Newsletter of the 19th March 2021

Dear Parents,

As we approach the end of the second term, we once again thank you for your collaboration as we navigate this pandemic with new ways of teaching, learning and being.

Please note the following dates and information:

World Water Day, 22nd March

The international observance of World Water Day is an initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  We shall acknowledge this day in school and we encourage parents to explore and discuss this day’s importance at home to reinforce the focus placed on it in classes.  This year’s theme is: Valuing Water.

Child Progress Conferences

Teachers will have begun reaching out to parents to set appointments, whether in-person, virtually or by phone. Most conferences will be held during the week of 22nd March.

Weather

March and April are known to be the hottest and most humid months in Cotonou and temperatures seem to have become higher at this time in recent years.  Teachers are alert and are making sure that children stay hydrated during the day. Please ensure that your child has a good-size, re-usable flask (not an empty Possotomé or other plastic bottle) to bring to school daily.

Last Day of Term – Friday, 26th March (ending at 11:30 a.m.)

Although we will be unable to hold our traditional Fancy Hat Parade on the last day of the term, children are enjoying creating their hat styles in classes. Please note that 11:30 a.m. will be the time to collect your children on that day.

On behalf of the EIS staff, I extend wishes in advance for a Happy Easter season and a healthy, safe and peaceful holiday.

We will look forward to resuming for our third term on Wednesday, 7th April 2021.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

Rebecca Khelseau-Carsky

Head teacher