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West Island School. Strength from Diversity: Inspiring Students to become responsible Global Citizens. This Evening’s Schedule. Welcome Address – Ms Jane Foxcroft WIS PTA – Mrs Sarah Cunich Pastoral Care at WIS – Mr Michael Waller Introduction of Tutors EAL and Individual Needs - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
This Evening’s ScheduleWelcome Address – Ms Jane FoxcroftWIS PTA – Mrs Sarah CunichPastoral Care at WIS – Mr Michael WallerIntroduction of TutorsEAL and Individual NeedsGeneral Information
West Island School Parent Teacher Association Limited
PTA COMMITTEE
• Chair – Sarah Cunich• 11 Parent Members• Principal• 2 Teacher Representatives• 4 Student Representatives• 2 Administrative
representatives
• Meetings Bi Monthly
• Minutes on website
Mission StatementThe mission of the West Island School Parent Teacher Association is to contribute towards the community spirit of the school and to the improvements in the educational environment of our students. The PTA seeks to achieve this by promoting co-operation, communication and discussion between Parents and Teachers on the general welfare of the students and general educational matters
PTA OFFICE
• Buses
• Stationery
• Uniform
• WISLIFE
• Student Directory
• FUNDRAISING
• SOCIAL EVENTS
• PTA Coffee mornings
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED?
• PTA Committee Member
• FAIR Committee Member
• Ideas for Fundraising
• Volunteer to work in PTA Shops and Office
• Help out at Social and Student Events
Dates for Diary
• School Fair 9th March 2012
• PTA AGM 26TH November 2012
• Uniform and Bookshops open: 20th/22nd August 2012
9am – 4 pmContact the [email protected] www.wis.edu.hk/pta
Tel: 2816 7222
MissionWe seek to encourage individuality; foster respect for
difference and value learning from others within an international community school.
We strive to inspire and support all students in achieving their individual potential for a successful life as responsible global citizens.
ValuesCommunity: Collaboration, team work and unity of
purposeCompassion: Service and action at school, locally and
globallyConsideration: Honesty, tolerance and respect for othersCommitment: Recognition of our place and
responsibilities within the communities in which we liveCourage: To challenge ourselves as individuals and as a
community
Pastoral CareA support system that is in place to help in
the holistic development of all children
We support your child’s development as both a student and a person
How do we help?Provide support if there are difficulties at school
Offer advice if there are problems
Meet with teachers and parents if there are any concerns
Track academic development and co-curricular involvements
Reward when things are going well!
Pre 16 Learning StructureDirector of Pre 16 Learning – Mr Michael
WallerHead of Year
Mrs Sara Ellison – Year 7 Mr Jonathon Cornes – Year 8 Ms Sarah Milner – Year 9 Ms Julie Hannaford – Year 10 Mrs Tarne Bay – Year 11
Year 7 Tutors
The Tutors1 2
Han Samantha Kitson Sarah AldousMing Andrea Dryland Barbara CooperQing David McTaggart Louise Davidson
Song Paul Tough / Yuan Su Stewart Ross
Tang Philippe Cosentino Anna Topping
Yuan Blake Harding Tricia Charles / Anthony Cooke
Role of the TutorOversees the academic, social and emotional
needs of members of the tutor groupDaily contact with studentsTutor groups are maintained until the end of
Year 11Conduct 1-2-1 tutoring sessionsPrimary contact for parents
1-2-1 TutoringOn opportunity for your child to meet
individually with their tutorDevelops a positive relationship with an adult
at schoolFollows a structured programme over the
course of the yearEncourages a reflective approach to
development and learning
AssemblyAn important part of developing the school
community
Focused around key areas and needs
Provides an opportunity to develop ideas and discussions
CurriculumThe Middle Years Diploma
A holistic approach to education
The Diploma will be awarded upon successful completion in Year 11
ReportingReports will be available online and updated
regularly
There will be four check points during the course of the year
Parent evenings and student led conferences during the year
Results are closely monitored to ensure progress is made at an appropriate level
Creativity, Action and ServiceA key element of the Middle Years Diploma
All students are required to complete a CAS programme as part of the MYD
A large focus will be placed on developing service amongst the student body
Year 7 CampTendering process for the 2012 camp was done
with 3 major camp providers in Hong Kong Treasure Island best matched learning
outcomes with value for money spentKey Focus: Tutors and tutees develop a strong
connection through reflective activities and games played together
2011 rating of overall student enjoyment and satisfaction = 8 out of 10 (based on 85 students)
Key Learning OutcomesCreativity:Creativity achieved through learning new camping skills and
problem solving exercisesDevelopment of student leadership
Action: Fun and exciting activities: Abseiling, rock climbing,
orienteering, hiking, and other engaging activities
Service:Environmentally focussed through Coastal Clean and
ecological games
DiaryAn important communication tool
Should be checked and signed each week
Staff may write notes to you in the diary
UniformAll uniform is supplied through the PTA shop
High standards of uniform are expected
PE kit
Shoes