English International School Newsletter of the 6th January 2023

Dear Parents,

I would like to extend a warm welcome back to the entire school community and give my wishes for peace and good health in the New Year.  We have a few new school families to whom I extend words of welcome and wishes for success in their new situations.

We thank you once again for your donations to the Christmas baskets.  The items were delivered to Terres Rouges Orphanage and Centre Saint Paul, Amis des Aveugles de Tori (orphanage for blind children).  All were grateful to receive the donations and send along words of thanks.

Please make note of the following information and dates:

Public Holiday – Tuesday, 10th January

School will be closed on this day to honour traditional religions in Benin.

Post-Mock Cambridge IGCSE / Advanced Level Examinations Meetings

These meetings for Years 11,12 and 13 students and parents will be held during this month. Letters with appointment times will be sent home with students next week, with confirmation slips to be returned to school.

School Uniform and Physical Education

Please remind your children to be prepared for school and sports lessons with the appropriate uniform and kit, as stated on the school website. Physical education is part of the school programme. If a child is unable to take part in the lesson on a particular day, a note must be sent from the parent / guardian to the class teacher, requesting that the child be excused due to a valid reason.

After-School Activities

After-school activities will start next week. Please remember that payment should be made at the start of the term. You may consult the school website for details of the activities on offer, as well as instructors’ contact numbers. Kindly make sure that your child is picked up promptly after activities at 4:00 p.m.  Younger siblings should not be left to wait around for older siblings participating in activities.

EIS Alumni Visits

Some of our EIS alumni have recently returned to school to greet former teachers and schoolmates. It is a joy to hear about their experiences and reminisce with them about their days in EIS. We are proud of how well our alumni are doing in their various institutes of higher learning and careers.  We wish them continued success in their endeavours.  You may read about some of our alumni on the school website.

School Fees

In order to give ample notice, the school administration informs you of a 5% increase in school fees which will take effect as of September 2023.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Yours sincerely,

Rebecca Khelseau-Carsky

Head teacher