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ISHNEWS
13PRIMARY SCHOOL
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
The International School of The HagueP O Box 520472505 CA The HagueWijndaelerduin 12554 BX The Hague wwwishthehaguenlishadmissionsishthehaguenl
Primary SchoolTelephone +31 (0)70 338 4567Fax +31 (0)70 328 2049Email ishprimaryishthehaguenl
This Issue is made byVerona Schroder vschroderishthehaguenlPlease contact for Newsletter items
In this issue
3 Dear ISH News Readers
4 Mother Tongue News
5 Year 6 NEMO Trip
6 Earth Day
7 Dates for your Diary
8-9 Parent Info
10-11 Photographs - ISH Awards
Cover photograph courtesy of Dan Murphy
2
We have been visited this week by an accreditation team from the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) In what was a rigorous process the team observed more than forty-four lessons and interviewed a large number of children parents and teachers The purpose of the visit was to validate our own self-review and the team will have made judgements against each of the nine IPC criteria (see website under IPC) We should have their report in approximately two weeks time and I look forward to sharing this with you
On Wednesday 20 March our Year 5 and 6 children are taking part in the worldwide lsquoWalk 4 Waterrsquo campaign lsquoWalk 4 Waterrsquo is an awareness and fundraising initiative which takes place around World Water Day (22 March) The initiative culminates with our children participating in an organised walk sponsored by families and friends to carry a water container around a predetermined route There are two major outcomes of the initiative rstly that students learn about global water issues and secondly they raise funds to help solve them Experts visited the school last week and the children learned about the importance of clean drinking water and proper sanitation They also developed an understanding of what children their age and younger have to do in developing countries on a daily basis often at the expense of going to school The initiative raises more than 1200000- each year and we are very proud of our childrenrsquos contribution to this As part of our aim to use technology to support the childrenrsquos learning we are introducing iPads into the classrooms This will happen over a period of time as our technical support team needs to congure the machines and upload the relevant apps I am sure that the year groups will keep you updated in their weeklybi-weekly Newsletters
The nal three IPC criterion can be accessed by clicking on the following linkshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentbrain-friendly-elementshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentthemeshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentassessment-evaluation
Have a safe relaxing and enjoyable weekend
Kevin RaePrimary Principal
Dear ISH News Readers
3
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Mother Tongue NewsMT after schoolThe last term of MT after school classes started on 6 amp 7 of March If you are new to the school and would like your child to enrol to one of the language classes available please contact the oceIn the next newsletter we will update the last lesson dates and the make up dates for the classes that have been postponed
MT within the school dayIn Reception and Year 1 the children have been looking at spring and the $owers that will come up soon It was fascinating to discover that you can nd tulips in many countries In Year 2 and 3 children are translating our SquISH personal goals Soon we will have many more Mother Tongue posters of SquISH to share our personal goals with visitors coming from around the worldThe Year 4 5 amp 6rsquos are working hard looking at our International Mindedness denition and how to express it in their Mother Tongue Wersquove discovered that some words sound the same in dierent languages but the meaning might be dierent
4
Year 6 NEMO TripNemo Year 6 went on a trip to the fascinating NEMO museum NEMO is a child science centre but donrsquot think that this is any old museum This is a centre where you can touch play learn and watch intriguing shows From bubbles made out of lights houses made out of foam pictures made out of your shadows to hearing your partners voice at the other side of the room by whispering We also had an awesome show about chain reactions
Chain reaction showAt 12 orsquoclock precisely everybody who had interest went to the dazzling chain reaction show An astonishing man told us all about Chain Reactions and then performed a circuit from which thousands of materials have been connected into chains When you cut break or disable a chain the circuit starts A balloon pops so balls can go through long tubes Those balls hit a toy car which gets pushed towards a tower of bricks They fall over and that enables a chair to roll down a hill It hits a trampoline which makes a rocket jump up into the air
OpinionsAya ldquoI loved the science museum Compliments to the starter of the NEMO It was a great learning experiencerdquoJulliette ldquoVery fun I would love to go again I recommend it to people with kids Itrsquos a real family thingrdquoPalomo ldquoItrsquos was great we watched a show about chain reactionsrdquoAna Laura ldquoI loved it because NEMO was all about science and science is my thingrdquoMaia ldquoFun awesome and dazzling thatrsquos the way to describe NEMOrdquo
By Aya and Maia year 6
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Earth DayEarth DayEarth Hour 2013 will be held on Saturday March 23 at 830 pm - 930 pm wherever you are in the world So save the date and keep coming back to earthhourorg to see the world unite to protect the planetThere is no doubt about it the world is facing some of the most critical environmental challenges in its history That may make the journey to a sustainable future seem dicult to imagine but it is far from impossible Change this big needs you It needs every one of us Together our individual actions add up to make a dierence collectivelyIn fact change is already underway
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=LtJFrUKVoKk
6
Dates for your Diary
School Photographer in till 22 March
School Closed Inset Day
School Closed Easter Weekend
School Closed - Holiday
Parent Consultations
Parent Consultations
Jim Cummins presentation 1830 - 2000
Year 3 Camp till 19 April
May holiday All Students back to
School on 06 May
March April
Please check our website for a complete calendarCT Days are Compensation Days that Teaching Sta are allowed to make use of during the school year this in accordance with Dutch Labour Laws as stipulated by the CAO
Mr Curiston
Ms LaPierre
Ms Ana
Ms Wilkinson
Ms Welsh
CT Days
01
04
09
16
18
27
14
22
29 21
07-08
07-08
20
18-19
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Parent InfoWe are delighted to announce the visit of Pr Jim Cummins world top specialist on Bilingualism professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from 15 to 17 April Pr Cummins will look at our Language Development Policies and at our practices he will work with the staff and on Tuesday 16 April 2013 he will present for ISH Parents on Bilingualism and how to support its development 630 to 800 PM His presentation will be 45 min and there will be time for questions A coffeetea time will follow to allow further conversation We hope many parents will be able to attend since this is a great opportunity to discover about latest research in this area and implications for us at school and at home Invitation with more details and sign up slip will be sent home closer to the date
ICP SurveySubject ICP survey 2013 Let your talent pay oDear internationalPlease participate in the ICP survey on ldquoThe Quality of your Professional Liferdquordquo With your input and needs we can create an optimal working and living environment for international talent and their relatives Our goal enable your talent to pay oAre you an international employee self-employed student or so called lsquoSTARSrsquo (Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully) please share your input via the link to the online survey Completing the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time Should you not be able to complete the survey in one go you can always pick it up where you left via the same linkYour input will be treated condentially and only for the purpose of this researchShare If you support our mission to create an ideal environment for you to further develop your career share this survey with other internationals in the Netherlands Ask your partner to ll it out or share it at Facebook LinkedIn or TwitterThank you for your cooperation
In 2009 international companies amp institutions joined forces in the International Community Platform (ICP) Their aim create optimal working and living environment for0international talent amp their relatives
8
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
The International School of The HagueP O Box 520472505 CA The HagueWijndaelerduin 12554 BX The Hague wwwishthehaguenlishadmissionsishthehaguenl
Primary SchoolTelephone +31 (0)70 338 4567Fax +31 (0)70 328 2049Email ishprimaryishthehaguenl
This Issue is made byVerona Schroder vschroderishthehaguenlPlease contact for Newsletter items
In this issue
3 Dear ISH News Readers
4 Mother Tongue News
5 Year 6 NEMO Trip
6 Earth Day
7 Dates for your Diary
8-9 Parent Info
10-11 Photographs - ISH Awards
Cover photograph courtesy of Dan Murphy
2
We have been visited this week by an accreditation team from the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) In what was a rigorous process the team observed more than forty-four lessons and interviewed a large number of children parents and teachers The purpose of the visit was to validate our own self-review and the team will have made judgements against each of the nine IPC criteria (see website under IPC) We should have their report in approximately two weeks time and I look forward to sharing this with you
On Wednesday 20 March our Year 5 and 6 children are taking part in the worldwide lsquoWalk 4 Waterrsquo campaign lsquoWalk 4 Waterrsquo is an awareness and fundraising initiative which takes place around World Water Day (22 March) The initiative culminates with our children participating in an organised walk sponsored by families and friends to carry a water container around a predetermined route There are two major outcomes of the initiative rstly that students learn about global water issues and secondly they raise funds to help solve them Experts visited the school last week and the children learned about the importance of clean drinking water and proper sanitation They also developed an understanding of what children their age and younger have to do in developing countries on a daily basis often at the expense of going to school The initiative raises more than 1200000- each year and we are very proud of our childrenrsquos contribution to this As part of our aim to use technology to support the childrenrsquos learning we are introducing iPads into the classrooms This will happen over a period of time as our technical support team needs to congure the machines and upload the relevant apps I am sure that the year groups will keep you updated in their weeklybi-weekly Newsletters
The nal three IPC criterion can be accessed by clicking on the following linkshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentbrain-friendly-elementshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentthemeshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentassessment-evaluation
Have a safe relaxing and enjoyable weekend
Kevin RaePrimary Principal
Dear ISH News Readers
3
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Mother Tongue NewsMT after schoolThe last term of MT after school classes started on 6 amp 7 of March If you are new to the school and would like your child to enrol to one of the language classes available please contact the oceIn the next newsletter we will update the last lesson dates and the make up dates for the classes that have been postponed
MT within the school dayIn Reception and Year 1 the children have been looking at spring and the $owers that will come up soon It was fascinating to discover that you can nd tulips in many countries In Year 2 and 3 children are translating our SquISH personal goals Soon we will have many more Mother Tongue posters of SquISH to share our personal goals with visitors coming from around the worldThe Year 4 5 amp 6rsquos are working hard looking at our International Mindedness denition and how to express it in their Mother Tongue Wersquove discovered that some words sound the same in dierent languages but the meaning might be dierent
4
Year 6 NEMO TripNemo Year 6 went on a trip to the fascinating NEMO museum NEMO is a child science centre but donrsquot think that this is any old museum This is a centre where you can touch play learn and watch intriguing shows From bubbles made out of lights houses made out of foam pictures made out of your shadows to hearing your partners voice at the other side of the room by whispering We also had an awesome show about chain reactions
Chain reaction showAt 12 orsquoclock precisely everybody who had interest went to the dazzling chain reaction show An astonishing man told us all about Chain Reactions and then performed a circuit from which thousands of materials have been connected into chains When you cut break or disable a chain the circuit starts A balloon pops so balls can go through long tubes Those balls hit a toy car which gets pushed towards a tower of bricks They fall over and that enables a chair to roll down a hill It hits a trampoline which makes a rocket jump up into the air
OpinionsAya ldquoI loved the science museum Compliments to the starter of the NEMO It was a great learning experiencerdquoJulliette ldquoVery fun I would love to go again I recommend it to people with kids Itrsquos a real family thingrdquoPalomo ldquoItrsquos was great we watched a show about chain reactionsrdquoAna Laura ldquoI loved it because NEMO was all about science and science is my thingrdquoMaia ldquoFun awesome and dazzling thatrsquos the way to describe NEMOrdquo
By Aya and Maia year 6
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Earth DayEarth DayEarth Hour 2013 will be held on Saturday March 23 at 830 pm - 930 pm wherever you are in the world So save the date and keep coming back to earthhourorg to see the world unite to protect the planetThere is no doubt about it the world is facing some of the most critical environmental challenges in its history That may make the journey to a sustainable future seem dicult to imagine but it is far from impossible Change this big needs you It needs every one of us Together our individual actions add up to make a dierence collectivelyIn fact change is already underway
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=LtJFrUKVoKk
6
Dates for your Diary
School Photographer in till 22 March
School Closed Inset Day
School Closed Easter Weekend
School Closed - Holiday
Parent Consultations
Parent Consultations
Jim Cummins presentation 1830 - 2000
Year 3 Camp till 19 April
May holiday All Students back to
School on 06 May
March April
Please check our website for a complete calendarCT Days are Compensation Days that Teaching Sta are allowed to make use of during the school year this in accordance with Dutch Labour Laws as stipulated by the CAO
Mr Curiston
Ms LaPierre
Ms Ana
Ms Wilkinson
Ms Welsh
CT Days
01
04
09
16
18
27
14
22
29 21
07-08
07-08
20
18-19
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Parent InfoWe are delighted to announce the visit of Pr Jim Cummins world top specialist on Bilingualism professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from 15 to 17 April Pr Cummins will look at our Language Development Policies and at our practices he will work with the staff and on Tuesday 16 April 2013 he will present for ISH Parents on Bilingualism and how to support its development 630 to 800 PM His presentation will be 45 min and there will be time for questions A coffeetea time will follow to allow further conversation We hope many parents will be able to attend since this is a great opportunity to discover about latest research in this area and implications for us at school and at home Invitation with more details and sign up slip will be sent home closer to the date
ICP SurveySubject ICP survey 2013 Let your talent pay oDear internationalPlease participate in the ICP survey on ldquoThe Quality of your Professional Liferdquordquo With your input and needs we can create an optimal working and living environment for international talent and their relatives Our goal enable your talent to pay oAre you an international employee self-employed student or so called lsquoSTARSrsquo (Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully) please share your input via the link to the online survey Completing the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time Should you not be able to complete the survey in one go you can always pick it up where you left via the same linkYour input will be treated condentially and only for the purpose of this researchShare If you support our mission to create an ideal environment for you to further develop your career share this survey with other internationals in the Netherlands Ask your partner to ll it out or share it at Facebook LinkedIn or TwitterThank you for your cooperation
In 2009 international companies amp institutions joined forces in the International Community Platform (ICP) Their aim create optimal working and living environment for0international talent amp their relatives
8
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
We have been visited this week by an accreditation team from the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) In what was a rigorous process the team observed more than forty-four lessons and interviewed a large number of children parents and teachers The purpose of the visit was to validate our own self-review and the team will have made judgements against each of the nine IPC criteria (see website under IPC) We should have their report in approximately two weeks time and I look forward to sharing this with you
On Wednesday 20 March our Year 5 and 6 children are taking part in the worldwide lsquoWalk 4 Waterrsquo campaign lsquoWalk 4 Waterrsquo is an awareness and fundraising initiative which takes place around World Water Day (22 March) The initiative culminates with our children participating in an organised walk sponsored by families and friends to carry a water container around a predetermined route There are two major outcomes of the initiative rstly that students learn about global water issues and secondly they raise funds to help solve them Experts visited the school last week and the children learned about the importance of clean drinking water and proper sanitation They also developed an understanding of what children their age and younger have to do in developing countries on a daily basis often at the expense of going to school The initiative raises more than 1200000- each year and we are very proud of our childrenrsquos contribution to this As part of our aim to use technology to support the childrenrsquos learning we are introducing iPads into the classrooms This will happen over a period of time as our technical support team needs to congure the machines and upload the relevant apps I am sure that the year groups will keep you updated in their weeklybi-weekly Newsletters
The nal three IPC criterion can be accessed by clicking on the following linkshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentbrain-friendly-elementshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentthemeshttpwwwishthehaguenlcontentassessment-evaluation
Have a safe relaxing and enjoyable weekend
Kevin RaePrimary Principal
Dear ISH News Readers
3
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Mother Tongue NewsMT after schoolThe last term of MT after school classes started on 6 amp 7 of March If you are new to the school and would like your child to enrol to one of the language classes available please contact the oceIn the next newsletter we will update the last lesson dates and the make up dates for the classes that have been postponed
MT within the school dayIn Reception and Year 1 the children have been looking at spring and the $owers that will come up soon It was fascinating to discover that you can nd tulips in many countries In Year 2 and 3 children are translating our SquISH personal goals Soon we will have many more Mother Tongue posters of SquISH to share our personal goals with visitors coming from around the worldThe Year 4 5 amp 6rsquos are working hard looking at our International Mindedness denition and how to express it in their Mother Tongue Wersquove discovered that some words sound the same in dierent languages but the meaning might be dierent
4
Year 6 NEMO TripNemo Year 6 went on a trip to the fascinating NEMO museum NEMO is a child science centre but donrsquot think that this is any old museum This is a centre where you can touch play learn and watch intriguing shows From bubbles made out of lights houses made out of foam pictures made out of your shadows to hearing your partners voice at the other side of the room by whispering We also had an awesome show about chain reactions
Chain reaction showAt 12 orsquoclock precisely everybody who had interest went to the dazzling chain reaction show An astonishing man told us all about Chain Reactions and then performed a circuit from which thousands of materials have been connected into chains When you cut break or disable a chain the circuit starts A balloon pops so balls can go through long tubes Those balls hit a toy car which gets pushed towards a tower of bricks They fall over and that enables a chair to roll down a hill It hits a trampoline which makes a rocket jump up into the air
OpinionsAya ldquoI loved the science museum Compliments to the starter of the NEMO It was a great learning experiencerdquoJulliette ldquoVery fun I would love to go again I recommend it to people with kids Itrsquos a real family thingrdquoPalomo ldquoItrsquos was great we watched a show about chain reactionsrdquoAna Laura ldquoI loved it because NEMO was all about science and science is my thingrdquoMaia ldquoFun awesome and dazzling thatrsquos the way to describe NEMOrdquo
By Aya and Maia year 6
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Earth DayEarth DayEarth Hour 2013 will be held on Saturday March 23 at 830 pm - 930 pm wherever you are in the world So save the date and keep coming back to earthhourorg to see the world unite to protect the planetThere is no doubt about it the world is facing some of the most critical environmental challenges in its history That may make the journey to a sustainable future seem dicult to imagine but it is far from impossible Change this big needs you It needs every one of us Together our individual actions add up to make a dierence collectivelyIn fact change is already underway
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=LtJFrUKVoKk
6
Dates for your Diary
School Photographer in till 22 March
School Closed Inset Day
School Closed Easter Weekend
School Closed - Holiday
Parent Consultations
Parent Consultations
Jim Cummins presentation 1830 - 2000
Year 3 Camp till 19 April
May holiday All Students back to
School on 06 May
March April
Please check our website for a complete calendarCT Days are Compensation Days that Teaching Sta are allowed to make use of during the school year this in accordance with Dutch Labour Laws as stipulated by the CAO
Mr Curiston
Ms LaPierre
Ms Ana
Ms Wilkinson
Ms Welsh
CT Days
01
04
09
16
18
27
14
22
29 21
07-08
07-08
20
18-19
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Parent InfoWe are delighted to announce the visit of Pr Jim Cummins world top specialist on Bilingualism professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from 15 to 17 April Pr Cummins will look at our Language Development Policies and at our practices he will work with the staff and on Tuesday 16 April 2013 he will present for ISH Parents on Bilingualism and how to support its development 630 to 800 PM His presentation will be 45 min and there will be time for questions A coffeetea time will follow to allow further conversation We hope many parents will be able to attend since this is a great opportunity to discover about latest research in this area and implications for us at school and at home Invitation with more details and sign up slip will be sent home closer to the date
ICP SurveySubject ICP survey 2013 Let your talent pay oDear internationalPlease participate in the ICP survey on ldquoThe Quality of your Professional Liferdquordquo With your input and needs we can create an optimal working and living environment for international talent and their relatives Our goal enable your talent to pay oAre you an international employee self-employed student or so called lsquoSTARSrsquo (Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully) please share your input via the link to the online survey Completing the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time Should you not be able to complete the survey in one go you can always pick it up where you left via the same linkYour input will be treated condentially and only for the purpose of this researchShare If you support our mission to create an ideal environment for you to further develop your career share this survey with other internationals in the Netherlands Ask your partner to ll it out or share it at Facebook LinkedIn or TwitterThank you for your cooperation
In 2009 international companies amp institutions joined forces in the International Community Platform (ICP) Their aim create optimal working and living environment for0international talent amp their relatives
8
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Mother Tongue NewsMT after schoolThe last term of MT after school classes started on 6 amp 7 of March If you are new to the school and would like your child to enrol to one of the language classes available please contact the oceIn the next newsletter we will update the last lesson dates and the make up dates for the classes that have been postponed
MT within the school dayIn Reception and Year 1 the children have been looking at spring and the $owers that will come up soon It was fascinating to discover that you can nd tulips in many countries In Year 2 and 3 children are translating our SquISH personal goals Soon we will have many more Mother Tongue posters of SquISH to share our personal goals with visitors coming from around the worldThe Year 4 5 amp 6rsquos are working hard looking at our International Mindedness denition and how to express it in their Mother Tongue Wersquove discovered that some words sound the same in dierent languages but the meaning might be dierent
4
Year 6 NEMO TripNemo Year 6 went on a trip to the fascinating NEMO museum NEMO is a child science centre but donrsquot think that this is any old museum This is a centre where you can touch play learn and watch intriguing shows From bubbles made out of lights houses made out of foam pictures made out of your shadows to hearing your partners voice at the other side of the room by whispering We also had an awesome show about chain reactions
Chain reaction showAt 12 orsquoclock precisely everybody who had interest went to the dazzling chain reaction show An astonishing man told us all about Chain Reactions and then performed a circuit from which thousands of materials have been connected into chains When you cut break or disable a chain the circuit starts A balloon pops so balls can go through long tubes Those balls hit a toy car which gets pushed towards a tower of bricks They fall over and that enables a chair to roll down a hill It hits a trampoline which makes a rocket jump up into the air
OpinionsAya ldquoI loved the science museum Compliments to the starter of the NEMO It was a great learning experiencerdquoJulliette ldquoVery fun I would love to go again I recommend it to people with kids Itrsquos a real family thingrdquoPalomo ldquoItrsquos was great we watched a show about chain reactionsrdquoAna Laura ldquoI loved it because NEMO was all about science and science is my thingrdquoMaia ldquoFun awesome and dazzling thatrsquos the way to describe NEMOrdquo
By Aya and Maia year 6
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Earth DayEarth DayEarth Hour 2013 will be held on Saturday March 23 at 830 pm - 930 pm wherever you are in the world So save the date and keep coming back to earthhourorg to see the world unite to protect the planetThere is no doubt about it the world is facing some of the most critical environmental challenges in its history That may make the journey to a sustainable future seem dicult to imagine but it is far from impossible Change this big needs you It needs every one of us Together our individual actions add up to make a dierence collectivelyIn fact change is already underway
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=LtJFrUKVoKk
6
Dates for your Diary
School Photographer in till 22 March
School Closed Inset Day
School Closed Easter Weekend
School Closed - Holiday
Parent Consultations
Parent Consultations
Jim Cummins presentation 1830 - 2000
Year 3 Camp till 19 April
May holiday All Students back to
School on 06 May
March April
Please check our website for a complete calendarCT Days are Compensation Days that Teaching Sta are allowed to make use of during the school year this in accordance with Dutch Labour Laws as stipulated by the CAO
Mr Curiston
Ms LaPierre
Ms Ana
Ms Wilkinson
Ms Welsh
CT Days
01
04
09
16
18
27
14
22
29 21
07-08
07-08
20
18-19
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Parent InfoWe are delighted to announce the visit of Pr Jim Cummins world top specialist on Bilingualism professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from 15 to 17 April Pr Cummins will look at our Language Development Policies and at our practices he will work with the staff and on Tuesday 16 April 2013 he will present for ISH Parents on Bilingualism and how to support its development 630 to 800 PM His presentation will be 45 min and there will be time for questions A coffeetea time will follow to allow further conversation We hope many parents will be able to attend since this is a great opportunity to discover about latest research in this area and implications for us at school and at home Invitation with more details and sign up slip will be sent home closer to the date
ICP SurveySubject ICP survey 2013 Let your talent pay oDear internationalPlease participate in the ICP survey on ldquoThe Quality of your Professional Liferdquordquo With your input and needs we can create an optimal working and living environment for international talent and their relatives Our goal enable your talent to pay oAre you an international employee self-employed student or so called lsquoSTARSrsquo (Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully) please share your input via the link to the online survey Completing the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time Should you not be able to complete the survey in one go you can always pick it up where you left via the same linkYour input will be treated condentially and only for the purpose of this researchShare If you support our mission to create an ideal environment for you to further develop your career share this survey with other internationals in the Netherlands Ask your partner to ll it out or share it at Facebook LinkedIn or TwitterThank you for your cooperation
In 2009 international companies amp institutions joined forces in the International Community Platform (ICP) Their aim create optimal working and living environment for0international talent amp their relatives
8
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Year 6 NEMO TripNemo Year 6 went on a trip to the fascinating NEMO museum NEMO is a child science centre but donrsquot think that this is any old museum This is a centre where you can touch play learn and watch intriguing shows From bubbles made out of lights houses made out of foam pictures made out of your shadows to hearing your partners voice at the other side of the room by whispering We also had an awesome show about chain reactions
Chain reaction showAt 12 orsquoclock precisely everybody who had interest went to the dazzling chain reaction show An astonishing man told us all about Chain Reactions and then performed a circuit from which thousands of materials have been connected into chains When you cut break or disable a chain the circuit starts A balloon pops so balls can go through long tubes Those balls hit a toy car which gets pushed towards a tower of bricks They fall over and that enables a chair to roll down a hill It hits a trampoline which makes a rocket jump up into the air
OpinionsAya ldquoI loved the science museum Compliments to the starter of the NEMO It was a great learning experiencerdquoJulliette ldquoVery fun I would love to go again I recommend it to people with kids Itrsquos a real family thingrdquoPalomo ldquoItrsquos was great we watched a show about chain reactionsrdquoAna Laura ldquoI loved it because NEMO was all about science and science is my thingrdquoMaia ldquoFun awesome and dazzling thatrsquos the way to describe NEMOrdquo
By Aya and Maia year 6
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Earth DayEarth DayEarth Hour 2013 will be held on Saturday March 23 at 830 pm - 930 pm wherever you are in the world So save the date and keep coming back to earthhourorg to see the world unite to protect the planetThere is no doubt about it the world is facing some of the most critical environmental challenges in its history That may make the journey to a sustainable future seem dicult to imagine but it is far from impossible Change this big needs you It needs every one of us Together our individual actions add up to make a dierence collectivelyIn fact change is already underway
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=LtJFrUKVoKk
6
Dates for your Diary
School Photographer in till 22 March
School Closed Inset Day
School Closed Easter Weekend
School Closed - Holiday
Parent Consultations
Parent Consultations
Jim Cummins presentation 1830 - 2000
Year 3 Camp till 19 April
May holiday All Students back to
School on 06 May
March April
Please check our website for a complete calendarCT Days are Compensation Days that Teaching Sta are allowed to make use of during the school year this in accordance with Dutch Labour Laws as stipulated by the CAO
Mr Curiston
Ms LaPierre
Ms Ana
Ms Wilkinson
Ms Welsh
CT Days
01
04
09
16
18
27
14
22
29 21
07-08
07-08
20
18-19
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Parent InfoWe are delighted to announce the visit of Pr Jim Cummins world top specialist on Bilingualism professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from 15 to 17 April Pr Cummins will look at our Language Development Policies and at our practices he will work with the staff and on Tuesday 16 April 2013 he will present for ISH Parents on Bilingualism and how to support its development 630 to 800 PM His presentation will be 45 min and there will be time for questions A coffeetea time will follow to allow further conversation We hope many parents will be able to attend since this is a great opportunity to discover about latest research in this area and implications for us at school and at home Invitation with more details and sign up slip will be sent home closer to the date
ICP SurveySubject ICP survey 2013 Let your talent pay oDear internationalPlease participate in the ICP survey on ldquoThe Quality of your Professional Liferdquordquo With your input and needs we can create an optimal working and living environment for international talent and their relatives Our goal enable your talent to pay oAre you an international employee self-employed student or so called lsquoSTARSrsquo (Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully) please share your input via the link to the online survey Completing the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time Should you not be able to complete the survey in one go you can always pick it up where you left via the same linkYour input will be treated condentially and only for the purpose of this researchShare If you support our mission to create an ideal environment for you to further develop your career share this survey with other internationals in the Netherlands Ask your partner to ll it out or share it at Facebook LinkedIn or TwitterThank you for your cooperation
In 2009 international companies amp institutions joined forces in the International Community Platform (ICP) Their aim create optimal working and living environment for0international talent amp their relatives
8
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Earth DayEarth DayEarth Hour 2013 will be held on Saturday March 23 at 830 pm - 930 pm wherever you are in the world So save the date and keep coming back to earthhourorg to see the world unite to protect the planetThere is no doubt about it the world is facing some of the most critical environmental challenges in its history That may make the journey to a sustainable future seem dicult to imagine but it is far from impossible Change this big needs you It needs every one of us Together our individual actions add up to make a dierence collectivelyIn fact change is already underway
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=LtJFrUKVoKk
6
Dates for your Diary
School Photographer in till 22 March
School Closed Inset Day
School Closed Easter Weekend
School Closed - Holiday
Parent Consultations
Parent Consultations
Jim Cummins presentation 1830 - 2000
Year 3 Camp till 19 April
May holiday All Students back to
School on 06 May
March April
Please check our website for a complete calendarCT Days are Compensation Days that Teaching Sta are allowed to make use of during the school year this in accordance with Dutch Labour Laws as stipulated by the CAO
Mr Curiston
Ms LaPierre
Ms Ana
Ms Wilkinson
Ms Welsh
CT Days
01
04
09
16
18
27
14
22
29 21
07-08
07-08
20
18-19
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Parent InfoWe are delighted to announce the visit of Pr Jim Cummins world top specialist on Bilingualism professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from 15 to 17 April Pr Cummins will look at our Language Development Policies and at our practices he will work with the staff and on Tuesday 16 April 2013 he will present for ISH Parents on Bilingualism and how to support its development 630 to 800 PM His presentation will be 45 min and there will be time for questions A coffeetea time will follow to allow further conversation We hope many parents will be able to attend since this is a great opportunity to discover about latest research in this area and implications for us at school and at home Invitation with more details and sign up slip will be sent home closer to the date
ICP SurveySubject ICP survey 2013 Let your talent pay oDear internationalPlease participate in the ICP survey on ldquoThe Quality of your Professional Liferdquordquo With your input and needs we can create an optimal working and living environment for international talent and their relatives Our goal enable your talent to pay oAre you an international employee self-employed student or so called lsquoSTARSrsquo (Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully) please share your input via the link to the online survey Completing the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time Should you not be able to complete the survey in one go you can always pick it up where you left via the same linkYour input will be treated condentially and only for the purpose of this researchShare If you support our mission to create an ideal environment for you to further develop your career share this survey with other internationals in the Netherlands Ask your partner to ll it out or share it at Facebook LinkedIn or TwitterThank you for your cooperation
In 2009 international companies amp institutions joined forces in the International Community Platform (ICP) Their aim create optimal working and living environment for0international talent amp their relatives
8
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Dates for your Diary
School Photographer in till 22 March
School Closed Inset Day
School Closed Easter Weekend
School Closed - Holiday
Parent Consultations
Parent Consultations
Jim Cummins presentation 1830 - 2000
Year 3 Camp till 19 April
May holiday All Students back to
School on 06 May
March April
Please check our website for a complete calendarCT Days are Compensation Days that Teaching Sta are allowed to make use of during the school year this in accordance with Dutch Labour Laws as stipulated by the CAO
Mr Curiston
Ms LaPierre
Ms Ana
Ms Wilkinson
Ms Welsh
CT Days
01
04
09
16
18
27
14
22
29 21
07-08
07-08
20
18-19
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Parent InfoWe are delighted to announce the visit of Pr Jim Cummins world top specialist on Bilingualism professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from 15 to 17 April Pr Cummins will look at our Language Development Policies and at our practices he will work with the staff and on Tuesday 16 April 2013 he will present for ISH Parents on Bilingualism and how to support its development 630 to 800 PM His presentation will be 45 min and there will be time for questions A coffeetea time will follow to allow further conversation We hope many parents will be able to attend since this is a great opportunity to discover about latest research in this area and implications for us at school and at home Invitation with more details and sign up slip will be sent home closer to the date
ICP SurveySubject ICP survey 2013 Let your talent pay oDear internationalPlease participate in the ICP survey on ldquoThe Quality of your Professional Liferdquordquo With your input and needs we can create an optimal working and living environment for international talent and their relatives Our goal enable your talent to pay oAre you an international employee self-employed student or so called lsquoSTARSrsquo (Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully) please share your input via the link to the online survey Completing the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time Should you not be able to complete the survey in one go you can always pick it up where you left via the same linkYour input will be treated condentially and only for the purpose of this researchShare If you support our mission to create an ideal environment for you to further develop your career share this survey with other internationals in the Netherlands Ask your partner to ll it out or share it at Facebook LinkedIn or TwitterThank you for your cooperation
In 2009 international companies amp institutions joined forces in the International Community Platform (ICP) Their aim create optimal working and living environment for0international talent amp their relatives
8
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Parent InfoWe are delighted to announce the visit of Pr Jim Cummins world top specialist on Bilingualism professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education from 15 to 17 April Pr Cummins will look at our Language Development Policies and at our practices he will work with the staff and on Tuesday 16 April 2013 he will present for ISH Parents on Bilingualism and how to support its development 630 to 800 PM His presentation will be 45 min and there will be time for questions A coffeetea time will follow to allow further conversation We hope many parents will be able to attend since this is a great opportunity to discover about latest research in this area and implications for us at school and at home Invitation with more details and sign up slip will be sent home closer to the date
ICP SurveySubject ICP survey 2013 Let your talent pay oDear internationalPlease participate in the ICP survey on ldquoThe Quality of your Professional Liferdquordquo With your input and needs we can create an optimal working and living environment for international talent and their relatives Our goal enable your talent to pay oAre you an international employee self-employed student or so called lsquoSTARSrsquo (Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully) please share your input via the link to the online survey Completing the survey will take approximately 15 minutes of your time Should you not be able to complete the survey in one go you can always pick it up where you left via the same linkYour input will be treated condentially and only for the purpose of this researchShare If you support our mission to create an ideal environment for you to further develop your career share this survey with other internationals in the Netherlands Ask your partner to ll it out or share it at Facebook LinkedIn or TwitterThank you for your cooperation
In 2009 international companies amp institutions joined forces in the International Community Platform (ICP) Their aim create optimal working and living environment for0international talent amp their relatives
8
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
parent InfoICP articulates your needs as regards quality of life aspects (housing childcare education healthcare public transport) to enable (local) government and service providers to respond to theseThe ICP Foundation consists of the Top 25 international employers in the region including companies like Shell AEGON Schlumberger the EU institutions (Europol Eurojust ESAEstec) UN tribunals the international schools and other knowledge institutions (TU-Delft University Leiden THIGJ) and more If you would like to know more about the ICP check wwwicplatformnl
Invitation lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program
Dear SirMadamThe City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our lsquoWelcome to The Haguersquo program on Monday 8 April 2013 The morning is organised to help give you a better understanding of the city and especially how The Hague International Centre can make your stay more comfortable It will also give you an opportunity to broaden your network of contacts and meet other expatriatesThe program is as follows0940-0950 hrs Arrival at The Hague International Centre in the Atrium of City Hall Spui 700950-1000 hrs Welcome address by Frank Kooman coordinator The Hague International Centre1000-1015 hrs Presentation on the The Haguersquos international website wwwthehaguecom 1015-1030 hrs Presentation ACCESS and The Guest Card1040-1050 hrs Audio-visual presentation of the city ldquoThe Hague Impressionsrdquo 1100-1130 hrs Visit to The Hague Public Library1130-1230 hrs Guided walk through the historic city centre of The Hague1230-1245 hrs Closure of the program with coee tea and Haagse kakker a Hague delicacy at the THIC where you will be oered a special welcome package
While the event will be of particular interest to new residents of The Hague residents of surrounding towns are of course welcome as are children although no special childrenrsquos program will be organised Space is limited so please RSVP before Wednesday 3 April to the above e-mail address of The Hague International Centre with your name address e-mail and company or organisation along with the number of persons attendingPlease be aware that although there is no charge for your participation we would appreciate it if you would inform us if you are unable to join us for the program This way we could make your spot available to people on the waiting listWe look forward to welcoming you to The HagueWith kind regardsAstrid Bronswijk Head of the Department of International Aairs
9
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 13| 14 March 2013
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
10
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Photographs - ISH Awards
Photographs courtesy of Dan Murphy
11
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
