Friendship Day, an Elementary Student Council...

IGB International School’s Weekly Newsletter - Issue 94, Week 3, November 2016

MILLIONS OF YOUNG PEOPLE.24 HOURS.the END OF SLAVERY.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH, 2016

Inside This Week

Message from Head of SchoolMrs. Anne FowlesHead of School..............................................................News from Elementary SchoolMrs. Claire McLeodElementary School Principal

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Intrumental Music Academy ~ Pg. 2Grade 4 Field Trip ~ Pg. 4Friendship Day ~ Pg. 5University Information ~ Pg. 6The Flying Phoenix ~ Pg. 7Sports Day and Lightning Detectors ~ Pg. 8SENIM Conference at IGB International School ~ Pg. 93 things you need to know about 24 Hour Race Kuala Lumpur 2016 ~ Pg. 12

• Friendship Day, an Elementary Student Council initiative.

2 Igniting Minds Impacting Lives

Message from Head of School

Dear IGBIS Parents and Community Members,

After many months of discussion and consultation we are

delighted to launch the revised IGBIS Vision and Mission which

will underpin our school moving forward. During the process

we have acknowledged the progress the school has made in

building an inclusive learning community that encompasses

students, parents, teachers, administration, support staff and

the school board. We believe that by harnessing the collective

input of our community, we are well positioned to provide not

only an innovative and challenging IB education, but one that

empowers members of our community:

IGBIS Vision

“To provide an innovative international education that inspires learners to make a positive impact on the world.”

IGBIS Mission

“To provide an inclusive learning community embracing diversity by offering a challenging IB education which empowers its member to be caring global citizens.”

During the last week I have been privileged to present at two

IB events: the IB Higher Education Forum (An IB education

at IGBIS) and the MARA IB Conference (21st Century

Approaches to Teaching and Learning).

We are hosting a major event at IGBIS over the weekend

with approximately 1000 students from across Kuala Lumpur

coming to take part in the ‘24 Hour Race’ to raise awareness

and combat Human Trafficking. Those who attended the ‘Light

for Freedom’ charity dinner last Friday night were shocked to

hear of the hundreds of people, mostly women and children,

who are being trafficked in Malaysia right now. Anything that we

as a school can do to reduce this issue is to be commended,

as are the young people and school staff who have come

together to organise this event.

Mrs. Anne FowlesHead of School

News from Elementary School

Congratulations to our Boys Under 11 Basketball team who

won the KLISS competition this week. Our girls team came

second, so there were celebrations all round!

Our Elementary Student Council held a very successful

Friendship Day event today. The students were dressed in

bright colors, they discussed what being a friend would look

and sound like, and they sent friendship messages to each

other. Students also donated money so the Student Council

could purchase and build some benches to decorate and

place Friendship Bench signs on them. Anyone feeling a little

lonely could sit on this bench and that would be signal to

their peers that they would like some company and maybe an

invitation to play.

This week l had Ms Deb and Ms Dashani’s Early Years class

visit me to share their excitement of swimming in the learn to

swim pool. It was wonderful to hear them confidently relate

how they displayed teamwork, commitment and focus to help

everyone move from one side of the deep end of the pool to

the other side.

Please keep the morning of Friday 2nd December free so you

can attend our Elementary performance of Pinocchio. It will be

held in the Theatre and will start at 8.15am.

Until next week.

Mrs. Claire McLeodElementary School Principal

IGBIS Instrumental Music Academy

Jon SuffolkMYP Performing Arts and DP Theatre Teacher..............................................................................................

The Instrumental Music Academy is moving along smoothly

this semester with far less disruptions than were experienced

last year. I would like to thank the parents for supporting both

the program and the tutors by completing the payment of all

semester fees. This makes administering the program and

salaries so much easier.

End of Semester 1 Concert Dates

The End of Semester 1 concert dates are as follows:-

• Tuesday 17th January - Students of Ms Iko, Mr Andy and

Mr Yew Chee

• Thursday 19th January - Students of Mr Adil, Ms Irma and

Ms Wong

These concerts are a great opportunity for students to

showcase their progress and gain performance experience.

They will be held in the IGBIS Theatre and will commence at

2pm. All parents and families are invited to attend.

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Grade 4 Field Trip

Steven Harvey & Kari TwedtGrade 4 Teachers..............................................................................................

Grade 4 students are learning about ecosystems in their unit

“Sharing the Planet”. To gain a deeper understanding of how

ecosystems work, the students recently visited Kuala Selangor

Nature Park, near the mouth of Sungai Selangor, a one-hour

drive from school.

The day was hot, but at least it wasn’t raining. The mosquitoes

were buzzing around and very hungry, it seemed, because

even with repellant on everyone treated them to lunch (advice

for next time: wear long pants!!). There was a lot of walking

involved, but there was so much to see along the way.

Students observed many animals living in a mangrove forest,

a tidal wetland and a secondary forest, including mudskippers,

crabs, eagles, mosquitoes, kingfishers, monitor lizards and

monkeys. They recorded what they saw and back in the

classroom, they have been speculating, discussing and

learning about how these animals interact with each other and

depend on their environment.

“I think the field trip was so fun because we got to learn new things about nature and the environment.” ~ Bitian

“Our field trip to Kuala Selangor Park was a delightful experience. I learnt about biotic and abiotic features of the park.” ~ Sophie

“I had so much fun on the field trip because I learnt many new things. But it was very hot and some big, fat red ants bit me.” ~ Angel

“My favorite part of the trip was walking through the Mangrove Forest because it looked amazing.” ~ Adam

“We saw some different types of ecosystems, animals and trees. My favourite animal was the mudskipper.” ~ Riko


Friendship Day

The school was awash with colour on Friday as students

wore their brightest clothes to celebrate Friendship Day,

an Elementary Student Council initiative. Students had the

chance to think about what friendship means to them, and

especially what it means to be a good friend.

Everyone in elementary school got together to write friendship

messages to each other on paper hands that were pinned onto

noticeboards - a great way to show that we are all thinking

about and caring for each other.

Another important aspect of Friendship Day was the

opportunity to raise money to purchase Friendship Benches.

The students raised almost RM800 - enough money for three

benches. These brightly painted benches will be placed in

play areas through the school and will allow students to find

new friends and form new connections whenever they feel

the need. Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you to all the

students for doing such a magnificent job of raising funds for

this important initiative.


University Information

Pauline DavidsonGrade 9-12 School Counsellor...............................................................................................

Following on from last week’s rundown of universities that visited IGBIS, eager to share

the benefits of the educational and recreational experiences they can offer, I am excited

to present information about 11 universities from the UK that visited our school last week.

I hope that this information helps graduating students and their parents to narrow down

the list of universities they wish to apply to in the coming weeks. If you would like more

information about these universities, please contact me.

University of Aberdeen

Established in 1495, this university in northern Scotland supports 13,500 students,

including international students from 120 countries. The 550 undergraduate degree

courses are divided among three colleges: College of Arts and Social Sciences, College

of Life Sciences and Medicine, and College of Physical Sciences. The university is one

of the highest ranked in the world, offering several scholarships, including a University of

Aberdeen International Undergraduate Scholarship, open to all international students. The

list of notable alumni is extensive and includes many contributors to the worlds of science,

politics, arts, law and more.

University of Bath

Bath University’s compact campus, in Somerset, southern England, has been voted the

best university campus in Britain. It supports almost 17,000 students, 30% of which are

international students. The school’s academic strengths principally lie in engineering,

physical sciences, mathematics, and technology. Several scholarships are offered each

year. Notable alumni include Salleh Mohammad Yasin, Director of International Institute for

Global Health at the United Nations University and Former Vice-Chancellor of the National

University of Malaysia.

University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham, in Edgbaston, Birmingham, in central England, supports

over 34,000 students. It has five colleges: Arts & Law; Engineering & Physical Sciences;

Life & Environmental Sciences; Medical & Dental Sciences; Social Sciences; and Liberal

Arts & Sciences, the university was named the 2014 University of the Year, and is ranked in

the top 100 of global universities. Engineering, computer science, philosophy and political

sciences are strong areas of study. The university offers several scholarships including

the University of Birmingham / MABECS Outstanding Achievement Scholarships, offered

specifically to Malaysian students. Alumni include two former British Prime Ministers and

11 Nobel laureates.

Bristol University

This research university located in the scenic Clifton area of Bristol, southern England

ranks amongst the Top 10 of UK universities and is highly regarded for computer science,

electrical & electronic engineering, civil engineering, biological sciences, mathematics

and psychology. Of the 21,000 students, more than one sixth are international students.

Numerous international scholarships are available. Notable alumni include Mike Bennett,

digital media entrepreneur; and Albert II, Prince of Monaco.

University of Essex

Over 14,000 students attend this university, located in Colchester, Essex. Its economics,

government (political science), and sociology departments are considered some of the

best in Europe. Several scholarships are available to international students, including the

Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Notable alumni include Óscar Arias, former

president of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize winner; and world-renowned architect

Daniel Libeskind.

Heriot-Watt University

The main campus of this university is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, with smaller

campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and here in Malaysia. 31,000 students

attend the university globally, with almost 11,000 located in

Edinburgh. The school is highly regarded with emphasis placed

on the high employability of graduates. The five undergraduate

schools are School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure &

Society; School of Engineering & Physical Sciences; School of Management & Languages;

School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences; and School of Textiles & Design. A range of

scholarships are available to overseas students. Alumni include Irvine Welsh, author; and

Joanne Yeoh, Malaysian violinist and music lecturer at Universiti Putra Malaysia.

University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is ranked 29th of all the universities in the world. It supports

38,000 students and offers the greatest number of courses of all UK universities. The

three faculties are Biology, Medicine & Health; Science & Engineering; and Humanities.

International students hail from 154 countries, and are welcome to apply for one of several

scholarships. The list of famous graduates is extensive and includes John Dalton, founder

of modern atomic theory; Alan Turing, one of the founders of computer science and

artificial intelligence; and Irene Khan, former Secretary General of Amnesty International.

University of Sheffield

One of Britain’s best universities and is constantly ranked in the Top 100 globally, University

of Sheffield supports over 27,000 students. The university is divided into five faculties:

Arts & Humanities; Engineering; Science; Social Sciences; and Medicine, Dentistry &

Health. There is also an International Faculty - City College, Thessaloniki, Greece. Several

scholarships are offered to international students, including an International Baccalaureate

Scholarship which is offered to 10 IB Diploma holders. Notable alumni include Eric Moxey,

bomb disposal expert and inventor of the Fuze Extractor; and Eddie Izzard, comedian.

University of the Arts, London

This large university specialises in art, design, fashion and performing arts, and is one of

the top 5 universities in the world for art and design. The university supports over 17,000

students, half of which are international students. Several scholarships are offered to

international students. The list of notable alumni is extensive and includes actors Ralph

Fiennes and Colin Firth; fashion designers Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney;

and advertising executive Charles Saatchi.

University of Sussex

The University of Sussex, in Brighton, England, boasts a multidisciplinary teaching

environment, allowing students to graduate with extensive background knowledge

in a variety of subjects that complements the core knowledge they gained from their

specialised subject areas. Of the 13,000 enrolled students, one quarter are international

students. Support and opportunities for international students are extensive and include

a summer programme, language support, a merit-based scholarship programme. Notable

alumni include Ian McEwan, writer; and Nobel prize winners Harold Kroto (chemistry) and

Anthony Leggett (physics).

Swansea University

Located on the shores of Swansea Bay, Swansea University is renowned for medicine

and engineering. The university supports 16,000 students, including students from 130

countries, and offers up to £1.5 million in scholarships to international students. Alumni

include Lyn Evans, CBE, Project Leader of Large Hadron Collider, CERN; and Colin

Pillinger, CBE, Planetary Scientist.

University of Leeds

With over 30,000 students, this research university in West Yorkshire is one of the largest

in the UK. It offers 560 undergraduate degrees, and excels in rare specialties including

colour chemistry, fire science, nanotechnology and aviation technology with pilot studies.

Several merit-based scholarships are offered to international students. Notable alumni

include several Nobel laureates and NASA astronaut Piers Sellers.


Tim BartleAthletics & Activities Coordinator...............................................................................................

U11 Basketball

A long trip down to KTJ in Seremban on Wednesday afternoon

saw our boys and girls U11 Basketball teams compete in their

season Plate Final. A huge congratulations is in order to our

teams and coaches! Both teams have worked incredibly hard

at training this season and have improved immensely under

the guidance of Mr Hawkes and Ms J. The Girls team lost to

Nexus, drew with KTJ and beat Taylors to finish in 2nd place

overall. The Boys team drew with KTJ, won a close game with

Nexus and defeated Help 9-8 to finish as Plate champions!

The Flying Phoenix

U11 boys and girls basketball teams with

their coaches


Sports Day and Lightning Detectors

Andy MullinPhysical Education Teacher...............................................................................................

On November 9th IGBIS had its second Sports Day after

the successful inaugural event last year. Unfortunately the

weather wasn’t on our side this year and the event was cut

short due to lightning and the storm that accompanied it. We

did however get to see the Phoenix spirit alive and well as

Mr Bartle warmed the crowd up in the morning with his now

infamous round of jokes and anecdotes followed by a cameo

appearance from Abdullah Salam as the chief aerobics

instructor. After an hour of rotations the lightning detector siren

sounded and everyone retreated to the Sports Hall. This was

seemingly the end of the event, but as it turns out the whole

school ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ championship turned out to be

the highlight of the day!

The house system has been in place for a year and its

importance within the school culture is becoming more

evident with the students feeling a sense of connection and

community within their houses. Watching as DP students and

MYP students move around with PYP students forming strong

bonds across the school helps to build a school community

based firmly on the Learner Profile.

As a side note, the introduction of the automated lightning

detector to the school has been welcomed with open arms

by the PE, Athletics and Activities departments as we

continually seek ways to ensure the safety of our students.

Although frustrating at times as we try and deliver the best

possible programmes for our students, the removal of doubt

through the automated system ensures that we can all rest a

little easier when the inevitable storms roll in, particularly now

during the monsoon season.


SENIM Conference at IGB International School

It certainly shows the dedication and professionalism of

teachers when 120 of them spend their Saturday sharing

their ideas and strategies to help the many children with

special needs in our communities. The 3rd Annual SENIM

(Special Educational Network in Malaysia) conference was

held at IGBIS last Saturday and was a wonderful sharing of

best practice with regard to meeting the needs of students.

‘Special Educational Needs’ can be defined as particular

educational requirements resulting from learning difficulties,

physical disabilities, or emotional and behavioral difficulties.

The theme of the conference was ‘Keys to Unlocking Learning’

and participants chose from a variety of workshops within

three key strands: Technology; Learning About Learning; and

Social Emotional.

Teachers in all educational contexts are continuously

searching for the best way of meeting the needs of the children

they teach: this conference simply underlined the importance

of understanding the various needs of children when teaching

for success. Each session was a celebration of their quest for

excellence.

It is important to note that the conference incorporated so

many members of our school community - specialist teachers,

classroom teachers, students, and parents; all in a leadership

role - well done to you all. Lucas Waechter made a ‘super’

effort sharing his inspirational story on centre stage - we will

have video of his interview available on our Facebook page

soon. Special mention must also go to Lizzie Hudson, Gail

Hall and Julie Arcidiacono who did much of the organisation

for the event.

IGBISINTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Igniting Minds Impacting Lives

3 things you need to know about 24 Hour Race Kuala Lumpur 2016

Astro Awani | Translated by: Suganthi Suparmaniam Published on November 18, 2016 08:25 MYT................................................................................................................

KUALA LUMPUR: Did you know, every 24 hours, 3,287 people in the

world are sold as slaves?

The 24 Hour Race Kuala Lumpur 2016 takes place tomorrow to increase

awareness on this grave issue.

Here are three things you need to know about the 24 Hour Race Kuala

Lumpur 2016:

1) When did the 24 Hour Race first begin

The 24 Hour Race was first organised in Hong Kong in the year 2010.

Today, countries like Malaysia, Singapore and Korea among others,

participate in this event.

Last year alone, more than 2,000 students from Hong Kong, Singapore

and Malaysia took part in this event in their respective countries in the

effort to end modern slavery.

Since 2010, the 24 Hour Race has involved more than 100,000 participants

in Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and has collected more than

US $550,000 through many charity events and awareness campaign on

modern slavery issue.

2. What is the goal of 24 Hour Race?

The initiative was started by a group of young people globally to collect

funds to be channeled to anti-slavery non-governmental organisations

(NGO) in countries like Nepal, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Singapore and

Malaysia.

The initiative is to create more leaders in the fight against modern slavery.

3. When and where?

The 24 Hour Race Kuala Lumpur 2016 will be held on November 19 from

9am and will end the next day at 9am. The event will be held at the IGB

International School, in Sierramas, Sungai Buloh.

The event will be held simultaneously in Hong Kong and Singapore on

Nov 19 while the charity run event in Seoul, Korea was held on Sept 12

at Cheonggye Plaza.

Those who wish to support or donate to the event can obtain more

information http://24hourrace.org/.

Article cited:http://english.astroawani.com/lifestyle/3-things-you-need-know-about-24-hour-race-kuala-lumpur-2016-122966

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