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IN THIS ISSUE
Principal News
Message from the Deputy Principal
Message from the Head of Vietnamese
studies
Message from the Heads of Studies
Principal News Dear Parents and Students, Greetings from the leadership team and a warm welcome back to school! We hope new and existing SIS families are settled into daily school routines and focused on a positive beginning to the semester. Recently, we received our Cambridge IGCSE results and I am very pleased to say that some of our students performed exceptionally well and overall our students performed well with 31 percent of students achieving results between A* - B. In addition SIS students performed higher than the Cambridge IGCSE cumulative world totals in most subjects. I would like to give my congratulations to the following students for achieving all A*’s and nothing less than a B in all subjects:
Our examination results allow our student’s access to the very best universities worldwide and we are very proud of our student academic results. Congratulations to our students and teachers whose hard work and determination has been rewarded with exceptional success. There are a number of reasons why SIS is a good choice of school, one of which is our diverse curriculum pathway.
Tran Xuan Kieu Dung Dang Mai Dieu Linh
Le Minh Ha (Millie) Nguyen Huu Bao Chau
Nguyen Ngoc Tram Anh Nguyen The Nam
Phung Thi Phuong Anh Thai Viet Duc Trung
Kim Sang Ah Nguyen Bao Ngoc
Nguyen Duc Tuan Nguyen Thu Tra
Nguyen Trung Nghia Hoang Cam Anh
Nguyen Duyen Ngan Nguyen Le Hoai Thuong
Nguyen Si Hoang Trung Nguyen Thu Huong
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
@ GAMUDA GARDENS September 2015
www.kinderworld.net
Gamuda Gardens 2 Road, Gamuda Gardens, Km 4.4 Phap Van, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi City Tel: (84-4) 62620624
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Commencement of the Year Ceremony
At Singapore International School we seek to
nurture students who are:
Academic Achievers
Confident communicators
Critical Thinkers
Technologically literate students
Active and Responsible citizens
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We use international curricular as reference points from Singapore and Australia which are noted for rigor and focus on developing creative, independent thinkers. We offer internationally recognized and respected qualifications in the Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and GAC certificates, not to mention iPSLE exam which students can take in Year 6. We also offer the full DOET Vietnamese curriculum for Vietnamese students up to Year 9. In particular, what makes our pathway uniquely advantageous to students is that we offer them a choice of programs when they reach their senior years of school. Students can take the GAC, a one year program specifically designed for EFL students. The GAC has a strong focus on academic English and soft skills such as organization and time management in order to prepare students effectively for university. Alternatively, students can choose to do A Levels-two year courses administered by Cambridge University as widely recognized as challenging, rigorous and providing deep knowledge of specific subject areas. Students can also take the one year AS Level courses in Year 11 followed by GAC in Year 12 – the option are numerous and flexible in order to provide each individual student the best possible pathway for the them. Academic Awards Policy The Academic Awards policy has been reviewed to provide clearer guidelines for students, parents and teachers. International Programme For the International Programme, the award is called Academic Champion Award and is awarded for the highest overall academic result for the school year in English, Maths and Science for each international class in Years 1 – 8. The overall result must be 85% or above. For the Integrated Programme, the award is called Academic Champion Award – English and is awarded to the highest overall academic result for the school year in English for each integrated class in Years 1 – 5 and English and EPP for each integrated class in Years 6 – 9. The overall result must be 85% or above.
Upcoming Events: Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on 27 and 28 October. During these nights parents will also receive their child’s progress report for the term. More information about Parent Teacher Interviews will be sent home to parents in due course.
Hwa Chong Institution will be visiting us for an immersion program and homestay between 12 – 19 November. We are currently looking for families that can host students. If you are interested in hosting a student from Hwa Chong please contact our administration office. With your support and communication we believe this year will be full of accomplishments and enjoyable days. Thank you in advance for your continued efforts to make SIS @ Gamuda Gardens a great school to learn, grow and achieve personal best! Regards Shane Blood Principal
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
@ GAMUDA GARDENS September 2015
www.kinderworld.net
Gamuda Gardens 2 Road, Gamuda Gardens, Km 4.4 Phap Van, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi City Tel: (84-4) 62620624
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Commencement of the Year Ceremony
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Message from the Deputy Principal
Dear Parents and Students, My name is Nadine Cooper and I am the Deputy Principal with Singapore International School @ Gamuda Gardens. Briefly, my career spans over thirty years from the United States, where I began as an educator and more recently, have lived nine years abroad. Vietnam is the sixth host country since leaving my home in California. This journey has given me the priceless opportunity to work with top International Schools in China, Bahrain, Thailand, Japan and Indonesia. My family history is deeply rooted in New England tradition and still reside in Connecticut. Significance from my story speaks volume to those who are passionate educators, such as myself. As Deputy Principal it is part of my responsibility to encourage your students to thrive in the culture of diverse educators which SIS provides for the success of future global citizens. Setting the stage for a balanced education where Eastern Values and Western Education is provided. Creating a safe and secure learning environment where every student has the opportunity to appreciate diversity and model tolerance. Each SIS student will learn time management, proactive study habits, life skills and how to prioritize family, friendships and the rigors of academic standards. The door is always open and I look forward to meeting you. Thank you for welcoming me to your family.
Regards Nadine Cooper Deputy Principal
Message from the Head of Vietnamese Studies Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to new school year, on behalf of the SVIS leadership team, I wish you and happy and healthy successful school year. We have just completed the first 6 weeks of the new school year. The enthusiastic echo and jubilant impetus of the 70th year Anniversary of Independence Day of Vietnamese and the Commencement of the year Ceremony for the 2015-2016 School Year. On September 25, 2015 (13/8 according to Lunar Calendar), the school organized a Mid- Autumn Festival for students in Primary and Secondary School. This is a traditional festival held each year in Vietnam. On the day, students will enjoy a Lion Dance Performance, Vietnamese Performance and an exciting experience making Moon Cake! I am always willing to meet, listen and share with you how your child is progressing, so please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected] . Regards Madam Duong Thanh Nghi— Head of Vietnamese Studies
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
@ GAMUDA GARDENS September 2015
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Mid Autumn Festival
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Message from Head of Studies Years 1 – 9
Dear Parents and Students, As the inaugural Head of Studies (HOS) Years 1 – 9 at SIS@ Gamuda Gardens, I am excited to be part of the establishment of our new school and the newly introduced HOS position incorporating Years 1 – 9. Our new school year is well under way with students and teachers already immersed in active and productive learning. As the first SIS campus to combine Primary and High Schools on one site in Hanoi, we will have many opportunities to develop innovative teaching and learning experiences across our broad range of students. Fundamental to these opportunities are new Years 1-6 curriculum programs in English and Mathematics,. These new programs have been introduced to build upon the achievements of our former programs while aiming to create even higher standards in educational excellence in the teaching and learning taking place at SIS @ Gamuda Gardens. The “My Pals Are Here” Science curriculum will continue since it has proven to be a well-balanced and effective program. The new English Curriculum is called, “ACTIVE English.” It comes from the internationally famous publishers, Scholastic who, for over 90 years, have been developing curriculum standards around the world. “ACTIVE English” is based on an integrated approach to language and literacy development designed to make the learning of English both meaningful and enjoyable. The new Mathematics curriculum also comes from Scholastic and is called, “PRIME Mathematics.” It is a world-class program based on top-performing Singapore, Republic of Korea and Hong Kong approaches. “PRIME Mathematics” incorporates the widely-proven Singapore Ministry of Education standards and is a forward-thinking, innovative mathematics program. The ICT curriculum called, “SWITCHED ON” provides high-quality computing education that develops students’ understanding of the concepts and practices that underpin programming, creativity and collaborative work in information technology skills. The Music curriculum is called, “MUSIC PLAY.” It is an award winning music curriculum used throughout Canada and the USA and in many international schools and incorporates one of the most comprehensive listening components of any music curriculum in the world. With the new curricula, SIS@ Gamuda Gardens will deliver world-class, high quality education. Please feel free to email me if you need further information.
Regards Dr. Noel Geoghegan Head of Studies Years 1 – 9
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
@ GAMUDA GARDENS Month 2014
www.kinderworld.net
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Mid Autumn Festival
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Message from the Head of Studies
Welcome to the 2015-16 academic year. My name is Louise Ellis and I am the Head of Studies for the IGCSE, AS/A Level and GAC programs. I have been with SIS for 4 years. I would like to acknowledge the achievements of our 2015 graduates. Every single student passed both the A Level and GAC programs and many have already begun their university studies in the UK, US and Vietnam among others. Your role as caring parents is invaluable as we work towards our common goal of assisting our students in reaching their full potential. I look forward to working with you all. If you do have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email me at [email protected]
Regards Louise Ellis Head of Studies (High School)
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
@ GAMUDA GARDENS September 2015
www.kinderworld.net
Gamuda Gardens 2 Road, Gamuda Gardens, Km 4.4 Phap Van, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi City Tel: (84-4) 62620624
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Making Moon Cake
