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The International Preparatory School newsletter for parents, teachers, children and the community.
International Preparatory SchoolRua da Lagoa, 171Bicesse 2645-344 • AlcabidecheTel: 21 457 01 49Fax: 21 457 35 [email protected]
Foundation Stage News 2
Key Stage One News 3
Key Stage Two News 4
Specialists News 8
Student Council 13
PTA News 13
Message / Head Teacher 14
Administration 15
Calendar and Contacts 20
Filipe Cruz (Year 6) receives the ECIS award for International Understanding (see page 18)
2012-2013 | Issue 1 | July 2012
Year 6 Farewell Graduation
FOUNDATION STAGE NEWS
2Foundation Stage children enjoy trips to the Oceanarium and the Carris museum
This term Nursery and Reception have been learning about ‘Under the Sea’ and
‘Terrific Transport.’ We went on two very exciting visits. We visited the Oceanarium, where we saw an amazing selection of fish and then, later in the term, we went to the Carris Museum. We got to hop on to a double decker bus and the very first horse-driven trams that were used in Lisbon. We even had a ride on the royal tram used by the Kings and Queens of Portugal in 1901. Have a look at our photo gallery, to see more about our trips.
ADMINISTRATION
Year 2’s Creative Morning at Lagoa Azul
During the last half term, Year 2 children were busy learning about the topic ´In The Deep Dark Woods.´ We went on a creative woodland trail around Lagoa Azul in Sintra.
We stimulated our senses and used our creativity to carry out a range of exciting activities, using natural resources. At the end of our trail, we acted out the story of ´The Gruffalo´ in the natural woodland setting of Lagoa Azul.
KEY STAGE ONE NEWS
3Year 1 go Up and Down, Round and Round
Year 1 went on a thoroughly enjoyable outing to two different playgrounds where we explored the types of movements made by various pieces of equipment, from the backwards and forwards motion of swings to the round and round movement of the Archimedes screw. We had a picnic beside a lake and completed a short piece of writing, contrasting the two different playgrounds.
A great time was had by all!
KEY STAGE TWO NEWS
4ForgetI’m very forgetful,I often forget,I often forget, forget!
I forget to do this,I forget to do that,‘Cause I often forget, forget!
I forgot how to spell forgetted,I forgotted how to spell forget!I even forget to forget! Forgot my name you see,And even forget that I’m me!!‘Cause I often forget, forget!
We Had a Lovely Time!
by Ana Maria Year 4V
Year 3 Camping
KEY STAGE TWO NEWS 5
A Cold Night in Sintra!
Year 4 braved the cold winds for a night camping in the Sintra hills. The children of enjoyed a night’s stay at Pedra Amarela on the southern slopes of Serra de Sintra.
Having to put together their own accommodation was the first activity on the itinerary, followed by a day of trekking in the beautiful sites of the hills. Teams, led by the student captains, navigated themselves to various points in the lush environments. Hidden caves, grass snakes and rocky paths were all found on their travels.
The day ended with a night light celebratory dance before the children set to sleep in their tents. After a cold night, the next day’s team activities proved to be tiring work. Hula hooping champions and zip line speeds were great fun!
KEY STAGE TWO NEWS
6Courage, Strength and Determination
In Year 5 we have been learning about health, fitness and the human body. We have also learnt that the most important things the human body needs are exercise, a balanced diet, sleep and well being. We also had Beatrice De Ribaucourt, a nutritionist, come to our class to speak about eating healthily. We all learnt a lot about health and fitness and it has been our favourite topic this year! A special thanks to our teachers, Mr. Van Dijk and Beatrice for teaching us all about health and fitness.
Year 5 successful at overcoming new challenges
This term, Year 5 attended a three day camp in the Ribatejo region of Portugal, at a lovely place called Quinta da Broeira. Year 5’s visit to Quinta da Broeira was not only a great deal of fun, but provided excellent links to the work we carried out during the school year.
Daily physical activities, such as climbing, swimming and rowing, provided opportunities for us to keep physically fit and challenge ourselves. We ate good food, and learned a lot about each other and the environment in which we live.
The camp monitors were helpful and encouraging, and taught us a lot about different physical skills. Many of us had never climbed before, had never rowed on the Tejo before, had never gone down a zip slide or on a 3G Swing – and some of us had never camped away from home before! These three days taught us that we are capable of doing things that we did not think we could do. We tested our courage, strength and determination – and passed all the tests with flying colours!
But, more than anything, we had a great time in the company of our teachers, monitors and friends.
KEY STAGE TWO NEWS 7
A Wonderful Way to FinishOnce again Campo Aventura lived up to its reputation
and a great time was had by all Year 6 students and teachers at this year’s camp. Energetic monitors, exciting activities and fun games have given us all some wonderful moments to remember forever!
ADMINISTRATION
8SPECIALISTS
Gold and Silver Medals for IPS Athletes
After a few years’ absence, IPS took part this year in the international school’s Athletics tournament in May. The day was well organised and, even though it was very hot, we managed to keep ourselves cool enough to perform our best.
Our team consisted of Bruna Camargo, Lucca Camargo, Ruby Coutts, Mikael Köster, Gijs de Pooter, Scott Lawson and Isaac Pedro in Year 6, and Tomas Dwyer and Constança Sá Pinto in Year 5. They represented us in one or more event including High Jump, Long-jump, Shot put, 100m sprint, 200m sprint, 400m and 800m run.
Our whole team put in great effort and achieved some excellent results: • Gijs won a gold medal in Long
Jump• Lucca took home the silver
medal in High jump• Isaac won the shot-put event,
followed closely by Scott• Tomas came first it the 800m• Ruby excelled winning a gold
medal in Long jump and the 200m sprintCongratulations and very well
done to these children.We are already looking forward
to this event in 2013!
IPS Summer Musicians The IPS Summer Concert held on Tuesday 12th June was a resounding
success. Over 50 children performed for a large audience of parents who were entertained by a variety of music played on the piano, guitar, violin, flute, cello and recorder. There were classical pieces, contemporary, traditional and even some rock! It is extremely encouraging to see the enthusiasm pupils at IPS have for performing to an audience.
Some children have been learning their instruments for a few years and are experienced at performing. However, there were others for whom this was their first experience of performing.
“When I was performing I felt happy but I was a bit nervous. I would like to do it again!” said Yeon-Su Choi from 1S.
“In the beginning I felt a bit nervous, but when I played I felt confident,” said Natalie de Sousa from 5A. “I think it’s good that we can perform to an audience, and next year I won’t be as nervous”.
Although some children are learning to play an instrument at school, many others are learning at Music schools in the local area. It is fantastic that so many children are keen to learn an instrument! Many thanks go to the children who practised in preparation for the concert.
Parents, please note, if your child is having instrumental lessons at IPS, please let their instrumental teacher know if they wish to continue with lessons in September.
ADMINISTRATION
9SPECIALISTS
Notre Famille Imaginaire
Year 6 have made their imaginary family tree. Annie, Filipe, Ruby, Matthias, Amanda and Miguel were chosen to be the grandparents.
Lucca, Henrik, Jules, Calum, Frederik, Isaac and Henrique from Year 6B and Lourenço, Bruna, Jisse, Antonio, Daniel and Michelle from Year 6E are the grandchildren of the two families.
The children really enjoyed this project and were very happy to take home their imaginary family tree as a little souvenir of their first year of French.
ADMINISTRATIONSPECIALISTS
Designs for 2012 As usual, the end of the school year is always very busy in the Art
department, not only with the preparation of the summer shows but with a lot of projects to finish off. Here are two of them!
1) EMAC’s Mascot – Year 6EMAC, the Cascais municipal recycling agency which
collects our litter and recycles, have a mascot called Mac.Mac is now officially 5 years old and Year 6 have been
decorating his picture to celebrate his birthday. They have used many recycled materials!
These pieces of art were on exhibition at the Centro de Interpretação da Pedra do Sal from the 5th - 24th of June.
Well done, Year 6!
2) Olympic T-shirts – Year 4 & Year 5
In DT, Year 4 and Year 5 have designed their own Olympic shirts.
They painted them in Art lessons.
Although it was not always easy to paint on t-shirt material, there were some great results and the children were really proud to wear their own creation during their Olympic day.
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ADMINISTRATION
11SPECIALISTS
Assembleia de Português no Dia da Criança
No dia 01 de junho, os alunos do Y3 participaram numa assembleia de português. Para assinalar um dia tão especial, leram poemas de vários autores portugueses como Luísa Ducla Soares, Maria Alberta Menéres, Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen e Fernando Pessoa.
Na assembleia exibiram-se alguns jogos tradicionais portugueses que divertiram os alunos e todos aqueles que assistiram. No final, terminou-se com algumas canções portuguesas que todos conheciam e sabiam cantar.
Porque é que me chamo coelhoE não me chamo melão?Porque é que me chamo lagartixae não me chamo cão?Porque é que me chamo uvaE não me chamo chuva?Porque é que me chamo Maria do CéuE não me chamo chapéu?Porque é que me chamo pedraE não me chamo perna?Porque é que me chamo cebolaE não me chamo papoila?Porque é que me chamo casaE não me chamo asa?Porque é que me chamo Sole não me chamo Lua?Porque é que me chamo LuaE não me chamo caracol?Cada coisa em seu nomePara assim ser conhecida.
Os Nomes, Maria Alberta Menéres
Poema lido por Raphaella e Moema Y3
Os Galos de Barcelos mais originais
O Departamento de Português agradece a todos os alunos e professores que participaram no Concurso “O Galo de Barcelos mais original”.
Para o ano há mais!
12SPECIALISTS
Dia do Livro PortuguêsO Departamento de Português celebrou o Dia do Livro Português com a
leitura de histórias. Convidou-se os pais para escolherem uma história, ao seu gosto, para depois lerem aos alunos das várias turmas. A única condição para se poder participar era usar a imaginação e trazer um objeto que ilustrasse a história escolhida! Parece que foi um sucesso entre pais e alunos.
Sugeriu-se aos alunos que viessem vestidos de acordo com uma das personagens do seu livro favorito.
Projetos de Português
Os alunos do Y3, Y4, Y5 e Y6 do Grupo I, apresentaram os seus projetos de Língua Portuguesa ao longo do mês de abril. Os temas eram variados e foram escolhidos pelos alunos. Todos os projetos foram exibidos no hall e os alunos convidaram os pais a apreciarem os trabalhos de todos os alunos.
PTA NEWS
Several years ago, a number of parents wanted to get more involved with the school and the Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA) was formed. It started on an informal basis through the goodwill of a group of volunteers and evolved into a very supportive body ready to help with any activity, ranging from listening to the children read in class to organising social events, such as coffee mornings and cheese and wine evenings.
The PTA aims to provide a means of communication between the school and parents and enhance the quality of our children’s educational environment in general.
Class ParentOne way to become more involved is by volunteering to
be a Class Parent (mother or father). The class parent provides a link between the teacher and other parents. Of course, parents are still free to approach the class teacher on an individual basis. Class parents provide practical help for the teacher by organising parents to help out in the classroom (eg sculpting pumpkins at Halloween) or on field trips (eg to a local farm). Much depends on the individual needs and personalities of the teacher and the class parent themselves as to how the role develops. There is now a ‘Job Description’ available from Carolyn to help clarify this role! The PTA also supports class parents; ‘arm twisting’ where necessary to make sure each class has one!
The PTA CommitteeThe committee acts as a point of contact between the
PTA and the school, as well as the ‘mastermind’ of various events; you can get as involved as you like. Over the past year, events the committee have helped organise include the second hand toy and uniform sale, cake bake and second hand book stall, pamper evening and summer fair. They have also hosted a number of coffee mornings with stalls, with generous mums providing all sorts of local and national delicacies for us all to try. Yum! The PTA always needs help with these activities but please remember it is all voluntary; the more people involved, the easier it is for everyone.
These fundraising activities have enabled us to put on some great entertainment for the children, including over the past year the storyteller Niall de Burca, the KS1 Fun Day and KS2 Main Event. The PTA also sponsors two children through Plan International and regularly donates money to local charities; following the tragic tsunami earlier this year, the PTA hosted a coffee morning in aid of the Japanese Red Cross.
The PTA functions with the full support of teachers and administration and, as parents, you are automatically members. Please support the Association whenever you can by attending coffee mornings, book sales and responding to requests for help with class or social activities. The PTA can only survive with the active participation of its members: you, the parents!
If you think you would like to join the PTA committee and perhaps have a chat about what is involved, please contact Carolyn or Lars in the office and they will put you in touch with somebody on the committee who will be delighted to get you roped in!
STUDENT COUNCIL
Interest and Dedication2011-2012 proved to be another successful year for
the Student Council, culminating in the organization of the Talent Show. The Student Council have worked with interest and dedication and I would like to thank Filipe, Antonio, Scarlett , Tobias, Constança, Grace, Alan and Lucy for all their hard work. With very little rehearsal time they proved to be talented comperes for last Wednesday’s show. Well done all!
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Don’t forget to look out for details of After
School Clubs. Some activities will be start-
ing in the second week of school!
Drama, Music, Jungle Gym, Football,
Basketball, Tennis, Jewellery, Cooking, Art and Much More…!!!
ADMINISTRATIONADMINISTRATION
14Year 2 SAT results
Level
Level 2C or below
(below expected level)
Level 2B(expected
level)
Level 2A or above
(above expected level)
Reading 30% 32% 38%
Writing 27% 33% 40%
Mathematics 12% 33% 55%
The results in Year 6 are based upon the final tests which pupils sat in May this year. These tests were sent to UKESS Educational Services in England for independent marking and the results are set out below.
Year 6 SAT results
LevelLevel 3
(below expected level)
Level 4(expected level)
Level 5(above expected
level)
English - 30% 70%
Mathematics - 23% 77%
My congratulations go to all children for their hard work all year long and also in these final assessments. I know they have all worked extremely hard.
My best wishes go to all families who have left IPS this year. Some of our friends will be relocating to countries as far away as Brazil, Mozambique and even Australia! Many others are staying in Europe, moving to Holland, Spain and Denmark amongst other countries. I sincerely hope that we will receive future visits from them all.
I very much look forward to meeting all new families in September and to seeing new friendships formed in our vibrant international community. I wish you all a healthy, safe and fun-packed summer holiday!
PS – Thanks for the soaking!! Robert Taylor Head Teacher
Once again, this has been an incredibly successful and action-packed year for us all. Our team of teachers, assistants and admin staff have thoroughly enjoyed working with your children and we look forward to next year, after a well-earned rest for all!
Main points of development for the year ahead will be in the teaching and learning of Science and PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education). The school pond has come together nicely and will be extensively used as a nature / habitat study area for scientific investigations. My thanks go to the PTA for funding the pond development project this year.
Another area of focus will be the reporting procedure at IPS. I will be leading the staff in a fresh look at our current report format, with a goal to providing parents with a far more focused and comprehensive report, which will be less ‘grade driven’. My aim will also be to involve parents in this process – please watch out for any surveys and informative meetings in the months ahead.
This year we have increased the teaching of Portuguese to three hours from Year 2 upwards. Next year we will also increase the teaching by an hour for Year 1 pupils. Whilst this has obviously provided more learning opportunities for our pupils, I must stress the importance of their having contact with the Portuguese language outside of school. Please make the effort for your child to use their Portuguese language skills at every opportunity!
With the purchase of a bank of new laptops, an ICT specialist room is being set up in the room adjacent to the library. Classes will visit this room at designated times for a specific ICT skills lesson with their class teacher and Mr Silva. The older laptops will also be available for children to use in classrooms in order to enrich their ongoing work through ICT.
We are once again very proud of our excellent SATs results in Year 2 and Year 6 this year. My thanks go to all teachers who have worked with the children over the years but especially to Mrs O’Donnell / Miss Starwing and Mrs Bond / Miss Davis in Year 2, and to Miss Evins and Mr Bond in Year 6 who have ably prepared the children to do their very best in the end of Key Stage assessments.
The results for Year 2 take into account the teachers’ assessment throughout the year and are not only based on one end of year test. The table below shows the percentage results of Year 2 assessment this year.
Message from the Head Teacher
ADMINISTRATION
Dear Parents,
Please read this section carefully, it by no means covers everything in every detail and I’m sure certain things can be improved upon but at present it will give you information on the general running of the school and the school office. Should you have any questions please ring the office and speak to Carolyn or Teresa or, if you are at school, to any member of staff who I’m sure will try to point you in the right direction.
A TYPICAL DAY AT IPS:
Children can be left in the playgrounds from 8.30a.m. onwards when teaching assistants will be on duty. There will be a Breakfast Club for children arriving before 8.30am (please see p.16). If it is raining, children can go directly to their classrooms.
08.30 - 09.00 Children should arrive09.00 - 09.10 Registration / Lessons begin 10.10 - 10.30 Morning Break12.00 - 13.30 Lunch break (staggered for different ages)15.00 School day ends for children
in Nursery to Year 115.30 School day ends for children in Years 2 to 615.45 School Buses leave to take children home After school activities begin 16.30 or 17.00 After school activities end (depending on
activity). All remaining children should be collected at this time and taken home.
A register is taken at the start of each day (before 9.10am) and again after lunch (at 13.30) and is sent to the office. Any children arriving after 9.10am must inform the office of their arrival and will be given a late mark in the register.
The class register is very important to ensure your child’s safety - we use it as a checklist in case of emergency evacuation.
ATTENDANCE AND TIMING – PLEASE HELP
Obviously, there will be special occasions when you will want your child to miss school and absence due to illness cannot be helped, but please make an effort to ensure that your child has a good attendance record at school. As soon as you know your child is going to miss school for holidays etc, please inform both the teacher and the office. Prolonged absence can lead to important lessons being missed and it is incredibly difficult for a teacher to make up for lost time.
Similarly, lateness to school can lead to many complications. Literacy and Numeracy lessons are usually at the beginning of each school day, when children are fresh and eager to learn; any repeated late arrival can lead to a substantial loss in participation and therefore knowledge. Children can become very distressed about repeated late arrival to school and tend to be embarrassed to enter the class alone.
Morning Break
This is scheduled for 20 minutes each day when the children can eat their snacks. Playtime for KS2 is at the same time for all classes to allow children in different classes to play together. Foundation / KS1 playtime is staggered allowing for better and safer play space for the younger children.
Please send a healthy snack and/or drink (e.g. pieces of fruit, plain biscuits etc. not sweets, chocolate or carbonated soft drinks like cola). For younger children, snack should be packed separately to lunch.
Lunch Break
All children will eat together in the Dining Room, regardless of whether they have a school lunch or packed lunch from home. It is our aim to teach children good table manners whilst seated at tables in groups. Lunch times will be staggered, with the younger pupils eating at 12 noon and the older pupils by 1pm.
Please note: all members of staff on duty do their best to encourage children to eat.
We do not force children to eat. Younger children who are more closely supervised are kept back from playtime until they finish but older children are trusted to eat what they have been given from home. If you would like your child to have a school lunch (instead of their usual packed lunch) then please send a note in the message book or telephone the office before 10.30am.
IPS IS A NUT FREE ZONEBecause we have children in school who have life threatening allergic reactions to nuts, please do not include nuts and nut products in your child´s snack or lunch.
END OF THE DAY
Collection of Children
Please be sure to collect Nursery, Reception and Year 1 children promptly at 3.00pm, as by 3.20pm it is very helpful to be clear of parents in order to allow the assistants to organise the remaining bus children.
Children in Years 2 to 6 will finish their lessons at 3:30pm and can be collected soon after.
Important note: after 4 p.m. there is no supervision in the playground for your child, unless they are participating in an organised after school activity. We ask you to collect your child promptly as those that remain will be taken to homework club, which we charge for. (Remember 4.10pm is not 10 minutes late but 40 minutes for the older pupils and 70 minutes for the younger ones!)
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* ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL BUSES
We are at present organising the bus routes for next year. Parents with children who used the buses last school year, please do not assume that your children will be on the same bus or that the times will be the same as last school year. It obviously depends on who we have to pick up in September. We will do our best to ensure that everyone is picked up as late as possible and dropped off as soon as possible after school.
Alternative Arrangements
If your child is on the transport list and you wish him/her not to go on the bus on certain days, please call the school office before 3pm on the day and give your instructions. On the other hand, if your child is not on the transport and for some reason you find it convenient to have him/her on the bus on a specific day, this is possible as long as the destination falls within one of our transport routes, there is room on the bus and the office is informed by telephone or in writing – preferably the day before.Always let the office and the class teacher know if you are taking someone else’s child home, even though you have arranged it previously with his/her parents.
ARRIVAL BEFORE 8.30 AND BREAKFAST CLUB
Before school, supervision will be available for children arriving between 8.15 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. at a cost of E2 per child. There is no need to book this. Breakfast Club is available from 7.45 a.m. until 8.30 a.m. at a cost of E4 per child, this includes a breakfast of cereals, juice and a form of sweet roll or croissant. This service MUST be booked at least a day in advance.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
IPS is pleased to offer many after-school activities. These are purely optional and some activities run by school staff are charged for. We try to offer something for everyone although there is probably more on offer for the older children. Details of these activities will be on the website or available from the office at the beginning of September. You can register your children for activities from the afternoon of 6th September but NOT before. Should you require any further details please see Carolyn in the office or go directly to the teacher who is organising the club. To avoid disappointment, please remember to book early as there are limited places in some of the clubs.
Clubs are for the enjoyment of your children and should not be used as a baby sitting service. If your child is not interested, please do not send him or her!
Homework club will be run as usual on a daily basis either to provide extra support whilst your child is doing their homework, or to look after a sibling whilst the other brother or sister attends an organised after-school activity. If you do want your child to complete their homework, please ensure they have it with them on the day.
SCHOOL OFFICE
The office is located on the ground floor of the main building, open between 8.30 - 4.30, Monday to Friday. Accounts and payment queries are handled by Teresa; general and other queries can be made to Carolyn.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please provide us with up-to-date contact details such as address, home/work and mobile telephone numbers (we do not fully communicate by e-mail yet but if you have one please give it to us, it might come in handy one day!) We will contact you in an emergency or if your child is feeling ill. However, please note that children will not be allowed to call home for other reasons (for example because they’ve forgotten their P.E. kit or to arrange after school play dates). We cannot pass on the telephone numbers of other parents. The class mother will normally organise a class directory of parents who specifically give permission for their number to be distributed.
HEALTH & MEDICINES
As stated in our brochure, all parents are requested to fill in a health questionnaire. This questionnaire is to be submitted to the school, at the beginning of the term of entry.
All children are covered under the school’s insurance. In the case of an accident, children will be taken to either Cascais Hospital or Clínica CUF Cascais. Medical forms will accompany the children there - failure to complete the questionnaire might leave your child in a vulnerable position.
All children should be in good general health when attending school. Our policy is that a child who is well enough to attend school is well enough to participate in all lessons and outside break times. If your child shows any signs of illness, you should keep him/her home to help with their recovery and for the protection of the other children and staff at the school. It is our policy to call parents and ask them to take their child home if he/she becomes ill during the day.
All medicines, clearly labelled with instructions and child’s name, should be sent to the school office (NOT to the class teacher) in order that Carolyn can take proper and safe responsibility for their administration. Important and updated information regarding your child’s health is essential. Should your child have allergies, eating disorders, or any other condition, PLEASE INFORM US.
Head lice are an annual problem in most schools. If your child is infested, he/she must stay at home until treated and completely clear in order to prevent the infestation of others.
“ IPS is a Nut Free Zone” please be aware that there are children in school who have life threatening allergic reactions to nuts and nut products.
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ADMINISTRATION
FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
We have periodic drills to familiarise the teachers and children with the emergency exit routes and procedures. When the evacuation alarms sounds, everyone is required to leave the building through the nearest exit immediately, calmly, and silently. If you are still at school for any reason, never attempt to go to your child’s classroom, as this could seriously hinder the evacuation procedure.
SENDING MONEY INTO SCHOOL
During the year you will be invited to order a number of different things (e.g. books from Funfact Book Club, school photographs, Year Book, eye tests, camps , etc.).
Funfact Book Club – children will bring home the book club magazine and an order form. This is to enable children to buy English fiction and non-fiction books to read at home and is by no means compulsory; please feel free to buy the number you want. Once the total order is placed, the books take about 3 weeks to arrive in Portugal.As we order these books directly from the U.K., it is important that the form, together with the payment, is returned to the class teacher by the stipulated date on the order slip.
Photographs - individual and class photos are taken towards the end of the autumn term in time for Christmas.
Yearbook – this comes out at the end of the summer term and includes class photos and fun photos from the whole school year.
Any money sent to the school via the children should be in a sealed envelope, given to the class teacher and with your child’s name and class clearly marked. Whenever possible, please send a cheque rather than cash.
LOST PROPERTY
PLEASE ensure that everything your child brings to school is clearly labelled. Lost property boxes will be kept in a central location, with easy access for parents. Please ask in the office.
Personal Items and Toys
No toys should be brought to school by Nursery to Year Two children, unless requested by the teacher.
We strongly recommend that older children (Years 3 to 6) keep all toys and valuable items such as mobile phones at home, due to possible loss or damage. Weapons (real or pretend) and any potentially dangerous items are banned from school. Trading cards and stickers or the latest ‘fad’ are dealt with on an individual basis; complications and issues are discussed with staff, School Council and children during assemblies.
Money should only be sent to school for specific reasons such as those already mentioned, or for a bake-sale or fund-raising activity, in which case amounts should be appropriate for that activity.
LIBRARY
IPS has a beautiful library located in the centre of the school, well stocked with fiction and non-fiction books, magazines and DVDs / Videos. Our library will continue to be updated and expand, allowing all books to be electronically tagged and referenced. Books are a precious resource and we ask you to please take care of them at home.
Library books borrowed should normally be returned the following week when they may then be exchanged for other books. If your child has lost or damaged a library book, you will be asked to either replace it with another book or reimburse the library for the value of the lost / damaged book.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS
Morning Arrival
Children (and parents who wish to accompany) should enter school from 8.30am through the main entrance and go directly to their respective playgrounds until line up at 9am. When raining, pupils can go directly to their classrooms.All pupils arriving by bus will be met at the gate in front of the bus parking space and directed / escorted to their correct playground areas.
“Kiss and Goodbye”
There is also a speedy drop off point in front of the main building for children in the morning. You can drive through the small ‘lay-by’, pausing only for a KISS AND GOODBYE so that parking your car won’t be necessary. You should then drive out through the first exit. An adult will be stationed at Entrance 1 to ensure your child enters school safely.
*Please note, you cannot collect your child in this same way at home time.*
ParkingThere are limited parking spaces on school grounds just after the bus drop off point. You may also park along Rua da Lagoa but please be considerate of others and park sensibly and safely. Be careful with passing cars when walking along, or crossing, the road to the school buildings.
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18ADMINISTRATION
End of Day Arrangements
Classes end: Nursery, Reception and Year One – 3pm Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 – 3:30pm.
Nursery, Reception and Year 1 pupils can be collected from 3pm in the KS1 playground. Children in these classes will be supervised on the KS1 playground until collected. Parents can wait here until 3:30pm to collect older siblings in Year 2.
Children in Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will move to the atrium / amphi-theatre when they finish classes at 3:30pm. We ask parents to take children from the premises as quickly as possible to avoid congestion. Any children remaining after 4pm will be taken to Homework Club where they will be supervised for a small fee up until 5pm.
Children travelling by school bus will be collected and taken to board the buses at 3:30pm.
When raining, children will be supervised in classrooms until 3:30pm. After this they will be taken to the main atrium from where they can be collected.
Children attending ‘After School Clubs’ will be collected by the person responsible between 3:30 and 3:45pm.
TRAFFIC and PARKING
The problem of the parking of cars is most acute from 8:45 to 9:15am and from 3:00 to 3.45pm. We ask all parents to refrain from parking in front of school and thereby blocking the entrances.
Likewise, PLEASE DO NOT park in front of our neighbours’ driveways.
Please be CONSIDERATE and park elsewhere.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
• Rua da Lagoa is a One Way Street.• Enter Rua da Lagoa at the top of the road;• Drop your child off and continue in the same direction; • Circulate to the left and behind the houses to arrive back
close to the main road;
Thank you.
SAFETY RULES FOR CARS IN RUA DA LAGOA and the surrounding area.
• Always drive slowly and be aware that there are young children close by;
• Always use your rear view mirror AND look behind before reversing;
• Do NOT park anywhere that will obstruct access to the school gates;
• Please do NOT double park;• Please do NOT park in front of the gates of neighbouring
properties;• Please do NOT leave your car parked with the engine
running and with children inside.
NEIGHBOURS’ HOUSES
LIMITED PARKING SPACES
1 2
KS2 PLAYGROUND
F&KS1 PLAYGROUND
KEEP US INFORMED!
Please always remember to keep us informed of any important changes in:Address, Phone numbers, Your child’s health, Prospective leaving dates, Etc…
European Council of International Schools (ECIS) Award for International Understanding
Awarded to a student who is a good representative of his/her own country, with a positive attitude toward the life and culture of others, able to converse in at least two languages, a contributing force in the life of the school, with the ability to bring differing people together into a sense of community, thus furthering the cause of international understanding.
CONGRATULATIONS, FILIPE CRUZ!
19ADMINISTRATION
Teacher’s Roster, Teaching Qualifications and Year/Course Assignment for the school Year 2012/2013EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT TEAM
Head Teacher Mr. Robert TaylorB.Ed. (Hons) Bishop Grosseteste College, UK, 1987 / Specialism: Drama
Deputy Head Teacher & Learning Support Teacher / Co-ordinator
Ms. Teresa Costa de AlmeidaHigher Diploma in Education, Johannesburg College of Education, South Africa, 1988
Early Years Foundation Stage Leader
Mrs. Kathy Webb B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies - University of Bristol, UK, 2003PGCE - Primary, specialist subject - History, University of London, 2005
Foundation & Key Stage One Co-ordinator
Ms. Louise HulténB.A. (Hons) Florida Southern College, USA, 1991
Key Stage Two Co-ordinator & Assessment Co-ordinator
Mr. Andrew BondBsc.(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Health Studies, University of Roehampton Surrey UKPGCE, University of Roehampton UK, 2002
Specialist Teacher Co-ordinator
Ms. Helen McKenzieGraduate Diploma in Music – Cambridge, 1987Post Graduate Certificate in Music Education, Middlesex University, 1992
FOUNDATION STAGENursery E (ages 3 - 4)Mrs. Emma Le Coniac
National Nursery Examination Board, UK, National Certificate, 1983
Nursery J (ages 3 - 4)Mrs. Joana Santos
Early Years Teacher’s Certificate, 2005 Escola Superior de Educadores de Infância Maria Ulrich, Lisbon
Reception P (ages 4 - 5)Ms. Ana Possolo
Escola Educadores de Infância, Lisbon, Teacher’s Diploma, 1986Lic. in “ Orientação Educativa” Escola Superior de Ed. João de Deus, 2003
Reception W (ages 4 - 5)Mrs. Kathy Webb
B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies - University of Bristol, UK, 2003PGCE - Primary, specialist subject - History, University of London, 2005
KEY STAGE 1Year 1T (ages 5 - 6)Mrs. Kerry Trigg
B.A. Ed University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, 2000
Year 1S (ages 5 - 6)Mrs. Deborah de Sousa
B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, Milton Keynes, UK, 2003Teaching Foundation Course (0-6 years), London, UK, 1994
Year 2BD (ages 6 - 7)Mrs. Paula O’Donnell
B.Sc. (Hons) Social Psychology, University of Ulster, 2000PGCE, Canterbury Christ Church University College, 2001
Year 2BD (ages 6 - 7)Mrs. Michele Bond
Bsc. (Hons) Sport Science, University of Brighton, UK // Primary PGCE, University of Roehampton Surrey UK, 2002
Year 2H (ages 6 - 7)Ms. Louise Hultén
B.A. (Hons) Florida Southern College, USA, 1991
KEY STAGE 2Year 3P (ages 7 – 8)Miss Anna Perkins
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Bath, UK, 2006PGCE, London Southbank University, 2009
Year 3S (ages 7 – 8)Miss Sara Starwing
BA (Hons) Culture, Media & Communication, Lancaster University, UK, 2001Graduate Teacher Programme (Primary), Nottingham Trent University, 2008
Year 4S (ages 8 - 9)Mr. Andrew Smith
B. Ed in Primary Education with QTS, University of Wales, 2007
Year 4V (ages 8 - 9)Mrs. Judith Vieira
B.Sc. (Hons) Sociology, University of Northumbria, 1979PGCE specialising in KS1, Goldsmiths College, University of London, 1995
Year 5A (ages 9 - 10)Miss Wendy Alexandre
B.A. Honours, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada, 2003PGCE, University of Newcastle, Australia, 2004
Year 5E (ages 9 - 10) Miss Kathryne Evins
B.A. (Hons), Primary Education with Qualified Teacher StatusUniversity of Central England, UK, 2001
Years 6B - (ages 10 - 11)Mr. Andrew Bond
Bsc.(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Health Studies, University of Roehampton Surrey UKPGCE, University of Roehampton UK, 2002
20ADMINISTRATION
Teacher’s Roster, Teaching Qualifications and Year/Course Assignment for the school Year 2012/2013ASSISTANTS
Mrs. Helen Brown Nursery J
Mrs. Lorraine Babbs Nursery E & Art in Reception
Ms. Andreia Engrácio Reception W
Mrs. Lucy Batista Reception P
Ms. Annie Touzet Year 1S
Mrs. Tania Mihajlovic Year 1T
Mrs. Tracey Vaz Year 2BD
Mrs. Mafalda Vieira de Castro Year 2H
PORTUGUESEMrs. Ana Rita Crespo Degree in Portuguese Language & Culture, Faculdade de Letras Lisbon, 2000
Mrs. Danni Domingues Teaching Knowledge Test - University of Cambridge, 2007
Mrs. Magda Barros Licenciada em Educação de Infância, ISCE, 2006
DUTCHMs. Henriëtte van Stijn University of Pedagogy, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Teacher’s Certificate in Maths
and Science, 1981
FRENCHMrs. Annick Gruslin(Year 6 only)
Teacher’s Certificate from “École Supérieur d’Enseignement Pédagogique”, Belgium, 1983
MUSIC
Ms. Helen McKenzie Graduate Diploma in Music – Cambridge, 1987Post Graduate Certificate in Music Education, Middlesex University, 1992
ARTMrs. Annick Gruslin(Year 1 to Year 6)
Teacher’s Certificate from “École Supérieur d’Enseignement Pédagogique”, Belgium, 1983
Miss Lorraine Babbs(Reception)
National Nursery Examination Board, UK, National Certificate, 1989
PHYSICAL EDUCATIONMr. Daniel van Dijk PE Teacher Certificate, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1998
Mr. Miguel Silva B.Tech. National Diploma in Computer Studies, Lewisham College, 1993F.A. Coaching Certificate, 1997
ICTMr. Miguel Silva B.Tech. National Diploma in Computer Studies, Lewisham College, 1993
F.A. Coaching Certificate, 1997
LEARNING SUPPORTMs. Teresa Costa de Almeida Higher Diploma in Education, Johannesburg College of Education, S. Africa, 1988
Miss Bethan Davis B. Sc. Oxford Brookes University, UK, 2007 Post Graduate Certificate of Education, Swansea, 2009
EAL (ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE)Mrs. Diana Lourenço-Hill CELTA Certificate, University of Cambridge, 2005
Certificate in Teaching Younger Learners, International House, 2006
TEACHER LIBRARIANMs. Rita Chrystie Montessori Trained
ADMINISTRATION
21It’s that time of the year again! A time to catch up on our reading!
Once in a while I revisit my childhood copy of ‘The Enormous Crocodile’, or my first copy of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ and of course my leather bound copies of ‘Harry Potter’, with much nostalgia and new awareness. After all, age does bring some new insights! I know that we like to experience our favourite books and writers as children do, too. It’s like holding a much loved toy, it takes us back to the moment we first read the story and how we felt. Hopefully we are enthralled and excited once again; after all we may see some new details and ideas we missed the first time round.
Parents ask me about what they should do with their children in the summer so as to keep up their reading skills, and I always suggest that children read their favourite books once again. It almost always leads to new books and reading adventures. I urge all readers to do this and to delight in the rediscovery of an old friend, our favourite book and story.
I too have just started rereading ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer. After a 25 year hiatus, my penguin copy is a little under the weather and even with my scribbles and notes, it remains one of my prized possessions. So my new e-book version will have to do this summer and, yes, it is still a great but long story – a true summer read!
Happy reading everyone!
Terry de AlmeidaDeputy Head Teacher &
Learning Support Teacher / Co-ordinator
Foundation Stage is a magical place
As our first year as a Foundation Stage unit draws to an end, we can all reflect on our achievements with great pride. As teachers, it has been tremendous to be able to share good practice - collectively planning and delivering exciting but challenging learning activities for all of the children in our care, according to the themes of the term.
The shared outdoor classroom in particular has been a great success. Nursery and Reception children have benefitted from taking their learning outside, working together as never before, but also becoming more autonomous and independent as a result - which is a key factor to success. They have enjoyed working with a greater range of teachers and assistants, which will hopefully make the transition from Nursery to Reception easier for our youngest children. As practitioners, it is rewarding to witness how motivated the children are when they are unrestricted by space or the amount of noise that they can make! They are thus able to develop in ways that cannot be supported by the indoor classroom alone. Developing the outdoor classroom will therefore continue to be a priority.
Watching the youngest pupils in our school perform their very own Christmas and summer shows has been another high point. The children were rightly very proud of the work they put into learning songs, lines and actions and thoroughly enjoyed taking ownership of these performances and having starring roles!
Of course, the successes of the year would not have been possible without the help we receive from you. Parents have been involved in making costumes, accompanying classes on trips and coming into the classrooms to support our children and their learning - thank you! Gratitude is also due to the teachers and assistants who work with such passion everyday to provide a wonderful learning environment for all pupils. Perhaps the biggest thanks of all however, should go to the children - for their hard work, never ending enthusiasm and cheerful smiles. It is they who truly make the Foundation Stage the magical place that it is. Thank you boys and girls and have a fabulous summer!
Kathy WebbEarly Years
Foundation Stage Leader
ADMINISTRATION
22The school year is already over, the year has just flown by!
This term was a very busy, fun-filled term with lots of special events and learning in and out of the classroom!
We also made an excellent collaborative effort to help our local community, the Soup Kitchen. Thank you to all who donated so generously every month. The Soup Kitchen now serves more than 400 bowls of healthy soup every Sunday. We look forward to continue helping our local community with our monthly collections next school year.
Foundation and Key Stage 1 celebrated Children’s Day on June 1st with Fun Day.
The children enjoyed many different activities through-out the day, including a bouncy castle, Loopy Lou and face painting, not to forget the refreshing ice lollies and the spectacular show of ‘Snow White’ by the Avalon Theatre Company to end the day. Many thanks to the PTA and the many parents who helped make this day possible.
All the children, teachers and assistants worked hard, preparing for the end of year shows.
Despite the heat, the Foundation Stage put on a fabulous performance, ‘The Musicians of Bremen’, on June 26th.
Key Stage 1 did a great job performing “Tattybogle” on July 4th. Well done everyone!☺
It has been a fun, busy year. I wish you all a very happy, healthy and safe summer holiday and look forward to seeing you all in September.
To those of you who are leaving us, all the best and good luck with your new adventures. Come back and visit us! ☺
Take care. Louise Hultén
Foundation Stage and Key Stage One Coordinator
Whoosh and the school year is over!
In the blink of an eye we have flown through the academic year of 2012. I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all the children and teachers in KS2 for working with such enthusiasm and determination throughout the whole year. Just walking around the school it is clear to see the hard work that has taken place in all parts of the curriculum. This enthusiasm and hard work has been evident throughout the year and I know that the new creative topics taught have been thoroughly enjoyed by all.
I also would like to say a huge thank you to all the Year 6 children, who sadly are parting company with IPS at the end of this term…moving on nervously to Secondary Schools all over the world!
They have been a fantastic group of children - not only hard working and enthusiastic - but also remarkable in their spirit, the support they have given each other, and the manner in which they have conducted themselves. They have been a very positive role model for all younger children at IPS.
Good luck Year 6 leavers in whatever your future has in store for you! Grab every opportunity you’re given with both hands and always remember us all here at IPS.
I hope that all of you enjoy a fun packed summer holiday.
Andrew Bond Key Stage Two Coordinator
The Musicians of Bremen
Tattybogle
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SCHOOL UNIFORMCompulsory for all children in Year 1 to Year 6
BOYS GIRLS
WINTER
• Grey trousers• Long sleeve white polo shirt with logo• Dark burgundy V-neck pullover, or
Dark burgundy sweat-shirt w/ school logo• Dark burgundy fleece w/ school logo• Grey or burgundy socks
• Grey pinafore or grey pleated skirt• Long sleeve white polo shirt with logo• Dark burgundy V-neck pullover, or
Dark burgundy sweat-shirt w/ school logo• Dark burgundy fleece w/ school logo• Grey or burgundy socks or tights
SUMMER
• Grey shorts • Short sleeve white polo shirt with logo• Grey or white socks• Cap w/ school logo
• Regulation Summer dress• White socks• Cap w/ school logo
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (BOYS AND GIRLS - ALL SEASONS)
• Burgundy and grey track-suit w/ school logo• Burgundy shorts• White t-shirt w/ school logo• Training shoes
All jewellery including wrist ties MUST be removed for P.E. lessons for safety reasons. Please ensure that your child can easily remove such items.
The essence of the dress code for day-to-day wear is that your children are expected to dress in a manner which is appropriate and tidy. Please ensure clothing is in reasonable condition and not dirty, torn or frayed. All articles must be named. Embroidered name tags may be ordered through TOGS schoolwear.BOOK BAGS are part of the school uniform, these are used for carrying school books between home and school
– they can be bought from the office – price €10.Please be aware that watches and stud earrings ONLY are permitted. Necklaces of a religious nature can be worn but only below clothing.
TOGS WILL BE AT SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER FROM 1:30 - 3:30pm
Tel: 214 837 187Mobile: 912 541 212Email: [email protected]: www.togsuniformes.com
Togs Comércio de Uniformes, Lda.Av 25 de Abril - Parque Cidadela Nº 850 1 C2750-748, CascaisMonday-Friday: 10h - 18:30hSaturday: 10h - 13h
SECOND HAND UNIFORM - ON SALE WEDNESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
If you have uniform that your child has grown out of and you would like to try and sell, please bring it to school preferably before Friday, 31st August.
The clothes must be clean, in good repair and clearly marked with your name.
Back to SchoolOrientation DayWednesday, September 5th- from 1:30 to 3:30pmWe cordially invite ALL parents to visit the school. In many cases your child will already know the teacher he or she will be going to, but do you? Now is an excellent time to be acquainted. Also, what better way to catch
up with friends you haven’t seen over the summer. Please stay for a chat and join us for a coffee.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM WILL ALSO BE ON SALE. If you have any used uniforms that you would like to sell, please bring it to school. The clothes must be clean and in good repair.
Uniforms needed?TOGS will be at school.
CALENDAR, CONTACTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT MESSAGES
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2012Autumn Term
5 September Welcome afternoon
An informal opportunity for children
and parents to meet class teachers
6 September School year begins
14 September PTA cheese & wine evening
General welcome and curriculum information
for parents
26 October Parent / Teacher meetings - no classes
29 October until
2 November Half term break
19 December Classes end at 12 noon
2013Spring Term
3 January Classes resume
11 February until
15 February Half term break
22 March Classes end at 12 noon
2013Summer Term
8 April Classes resume
25 April Public Holiday
1 May Public Holiday
10 June Public Holiday
13 June Public Holiday
28 June Classes end at 12 noon
Total School Days: 177
Calendar for 2012/2013
School Contacts
Robert Taylor [email protected]
Head Teacher
Lars Heger [email protected]
General Manager
Carolyn Heger [email protected]
Administrator
Maria Teresa Mateus [email protected]
Accounts
The office is open from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
to Thursday and 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on Fridays.
If you ring school after this time, please leave
a message on the answering machine.
Total number of days
in the Autumn term: 69
Total number of days
in the Spring term: 52
Total number of days
in the Summer term: 56