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BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - HANOI

NEWSLETTERNOVEMBER 7 2014| ISSUE 10

IN THIS ISSUE

From Mr. Anthony RowlandsFrom Mr. Christopher ShortFrom Mrs. Karen HanrattyArt Focus: The Big DrawPrimary Sport and Physical ActivityMenuContacts

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UPCOMING EVENTS

11th Y11 Information Morning12th - 18th School Photographer12th KS1 House Sports Y5 Red River trip KS3 Boys Football vs SIS13th KS2 (U9) football vs KISH17th - 21st Anti – bullying week17th KS4/5 Boys Batketball vs St.Paul18th Y6 to visit Museum of Ethnology Y10 Parents Evening KS3 Boys Football vs KISH KS4/5 Boys Basketball vs Wellspring19th KS3 Boys Football vs St.Paul20th Secondary Challenge Day 2

NOVEMBER

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From Mr Anthony Rowlands - Principal of BIS Hanoi

Sport and Physical Education are a major part of our school’s educational programme. I am delighted with how this aspect of school life is developing at BIS Hanoi. We have a dedicated and experienced Physical Education department who are willing to give up so much of their own time to ensure

that our students get maximum exposure to sport. We have developed a network of sporting fixtures within Hanoi where our students compete against other schools in football, basketball, volleyball and swimming. Indeed, some of our swimmers and footballers have been lucky enough to participate in a different level of competition. Last weekend, our Swim Team competed in the BIS HCMC Swimming Meet and gave a very good account of themselves, with many qualifying from their heats into their respective finals. I was told that they all represented BIS Hanoi with distinction and pride and I am grateful to Mrs. Airdrie, Mrs. Wild and Mr. Huy for giving up their weekend to accompany the students to HCMC. This weekend, our Secondary and Primary students have travelled to Phuket, Thailand to compete in a football competition organised by the British International School Phuket. This is a very well established tournament with many International schools from throughout SE Asia competing. I look forward to hearing about the event and our participation. Once again, I am grateful to Mrs.

Airdrie, Mr. Byrne and Mr. Atkinson for giving up their own time to accompany the students to Phuket.

However, our focus is not solely upon competition. Enthusiastic participation is encouraged in all regular PE lessons. There are times during the year when our students are exposed to regular House Sports events when everyone has the opportunity to represent their House. These have proved to be successful and popular events. The health benefits of participating in various sporting activities are very obvious but this participation also develops social responsibility and great teamwork skills. Sport and PE are very important areas of our curriculum at BIS Hanoi.

Last week, the students in Year 6 were most fortunate to host a visit from the famous Vietnamese poet Trần Đăng Khoa. He spent some invaluable quality time with the students and you can learn more about his visit later in the newsletter. We are grateful for the support of one of our parents, Ms. Cam, for helping us to arrange this visit.

I do hope that you have a most enjoyable weekend

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From Mr Christopher Short - Head of Secondary

I was fortunate to be in HCMC last weekend to support our inaugural swimming team. Our squad did extremely well against schools in Saigon who have the opportunity to compete much more frequently. The positions in heats is testament to how well they did; congratulations to all swimmers and thanks to Ms Airdrie, Ms Wild and Mr Hue for coaching them. I look forward to seeing the team further develop over the coming years.

I write this week’s newsletter from a rather wet Sapa. Year 9 are challenging themselves in new environments and enjoying the experience despite the less than perfect weather. These expeditions

remind all of us including myself that you do need to extend your "comfort zone" occasionally to fully appreciate what you have. More information on the expedition in a future newsletter.

The IGCSE and A Level examination timetables were published recently and these dates will be with Year 11 and 12 students very soon. These last few weeks before the examinations will go very quickly and I know students are already working hard to be ready for them.

I wish our football teams all the best for their tournament in Phuket this weekend.

SECONDARY BASKETBALL

On Friday last week the children and staff in Year 6 were very fortunate to have a visit from Trang Dang Khoa, a famous poet in Vietnam who is especially popular with children. Trang Dang Khoa is not only a great poet but also a fine role model for our students. He is known as the 'poetry

prodigy', having published his first printed poem when he was just 8 year-olds followed by a collection of poems, 'From the Corner of My Yard ', at the age of 10. Some poems in this collection have been chosen to be resources in Vietnamese text books in Primary and indeed our children have recently been studying his work. Trang Dang Khoa read some poems to the children and discussed his work, answering some of their many questions. At the end of the session each child received the generous gift of an anthology of his poetry.

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From Mrs Karen Hanratty - Head of Primary

FINE DINING

YouTube and the internet provide valuable resources to support children’s learning but visits like this truly bring learning to life. It is one thing to read and enjoy a poem or story, but quite another thing to meet face to face the person who created it and be able to learn firsthand more about the processes involved. During Book Week we were fortunate to have Adam Bushnell visit us, sharing his books and teaching children how he goes about building characters and a story. In a couple of weeks’ time we will be visited by Ben Heason, a world renowned climber and explorer. While this visit will be of interest to all our students, I know that the children in Year 4 are particularly excited to meet and speak to Ben as their current topic is ‘Explorers and Adventurers’. It is wonderful to be able to bring such great people into our classrooms.

“A painting is never finished – it simply stops in interesting places” Paul Gardner

Our chosen quote above, from Paul Gardner, describes how the Art department is summing up an exhausting but exhilarating start to the

year. Paul Gardner is an artist teacher who travels the world; he researches nature, translating his experiences and what he sees into his paintings. BIS Hanoi students have been working on a similar theme ‘It’s our world’. You may have read in last week’s newsletter about BIS Hanoi’s completed Big Draw events and celebration of student’s achievements. Referring to our selected quote - we are not yet finished – we have simply stopped in an interesting place.

The next step is to frame artwork and upload the completed projects onto the Big Draw website; there are numerous competitions to enter. Participation in the Big Draw was never solely about winning prizes, the students are already winners with the results of their hard work.

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Ms Allison CargillArt Teacher

The art department alone could not have organised this huge achievement. It seems like a long time ago I watched the Big Draw video , was inspired by Andrew Marrs' talk, then contacted Sue Grayson-Ford, enquiring if there were any Big Draw events taking place in Hanoi, with the intention of joining one of them. The response - there were no events in Vietnam, and it would be wonderful if BIS could plan the first event here. This was not a hurdle but an added challenge.

There are too many people to thank, it would produce a long list, but the BIS Hanoi Big Draw event would not have taken place without the initial support of Mr Rowlands, weekly meetings with Mr. Short, Ms. Harper, voluntary artists Pham Luc and Susan Coles, BIS parents, staff and of course all of the hard work from students.

This week, Mr Tung will be organising Year 7 work, completed by students and parents. The work will be framed and auctioned at the school’s annual Tet fair. He will also organise Year 9 work to be framed, two works will be returned to Thinh Dai pagoda, two will remain in school and two will be auctioned. In addition, at the Tet

fair we will have two lacquer works to auction, these have been designed but not signed by Pham Luc, the decision not to sign them was due to most of the work being completed by students with very little assistance required. The style is unmistakably Pham Luc’s and if you are a Pham Luc collector, simply like lacquer work or want to own something produced by BIS students this will your opportunity to make a bid on a unique piece of artwork. The larger lacquer works have been framed and installed in the first floor near the art room;

please feel welcome to browse the works when you next visit the school.

Our next aim to support students is to create a digital art gallery, where work can easily be accessed online and viewed by parents and other schools. There are too many photographs to publish in a newsletter and too many videos to upload onto the school‘s Facebook website; a dedicated art page may be the solution. Below are some of the images not yet published, these include work produced during Susan Coles’ visit when she facilitated the teachers INSET on ‘mark making’. All primary teachers attended this event and it was open to all secondary teachers. Susan also visited Thinh Dai pagoda, supporting students in their production of work using the pagoda environment. She said she had enjoyed her visit to BIS Hanoi and had a wonderful and welcoming experience during her first visit to Vietnam.

A final reminder, art work is never finished, we have merely scribbled on the first page of our BIS Hanoi sketchbook, it remains open and we are looking forward to including future Big Draw events.

The Big Draw

“A painting is never finished – it simply stops in interesting places” Paul Gardner

Our chosen quote above, from Paul Gardner, describes how the Art department is summing up an exhausting but exhilarating start to the

year. Paul Gardner is an artist teacher who travels the world; he researches nature, translating his experiences and what he sees into his paintings. BIS Hanoi students have been working on a similar theme ‘It’s our world’. You may have read in last week’s newsletter about BIS Hanoi’s completed Big Draw events and celebration of student’s achievements. Referring to our selected quote - we are not yet finished – we have simply stopped in an interesting place.

The next step is to frame artwork and upload the completed projects onto the Big Draw website; there are numerous competitions to enter. Participation in the Big Draw was never solely about winning prizes, the students are already winners with the results of their hard work.

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The art department alone could not have organised this huge achievement. It seems like a long time ago I watched the Big Draw video , was inspired by Andrew Marrs' talk, then contacted Sue Grayson-Ford, enquiring if there were any Big Draw events taking place in Hanoi, with the intention of joining one of them. The response - there were no events in Vietnam, and it would be wonderful if BIS could plan the first event here. This was not a hurdle but an added challenge.

There are too many people to thank, it would produce a long list, but the BIS Hanoi Big Draw event would not have taken place without the initial support of Mr Rowlands, weekly meetings with Mr. Short, Ms. Harper, voluntary artists Pham Luc and Susan Coles, BIS parents, staff and of course all of the hard work from students.

This week, Mr Tung will be organising Year 7 work, completed by students and parents. The work will be framed and auctioned at the school’s annual Tet fair. He will also organise Year 9 work to be framed, two works will be returned to Thinh Dai pagoda, two will remain in school and two will be auctioned. In addition, at the Tet

fair we will have two lacquer works to auction, these have been designed but not signed by Pham Luc, the decision not to sign them was due to most of the work being completed by students with very little assistance required. The style is unmistakably Pham Luc’s and if you are a Pham Luc collector, simply like lacquer work or want to own something produced by BIS students this will your opportunity to make a bid on a unique piece of artwork. The larger lacquer works have been framed and installed in the first floor near the art room;

Framed and ready to hang Lacquer work , designed by Pham Luc and produced by key stage 5 students – to be auctioned for charity. 100cm x 100cm

please feel welcome to browse the works when you next visit the school.

Our next aim to support students is to create a digital art gallery, where work can easily be accessed online and viewed by parents and other schools. There are too many photographs to publish in a newsletter and too many videos to upload onto the school‘s Facebook website; a dedicated art page may be the solution. Below are some of the images not yet published, these include work produced during Susan Coles’ visit when she facilitated the teachers INSET on ‘mark making’. All primary teachers attended this event and it was open to all secondary teachers. Susan also visited Thinh Dai pagoda, supporting students in their production of work using the pagoda environment. She said she had enjoyed her visit to BIS Hanoi and had a wonderful and welcoming experience during her first visit to Vietnam.

A final reminder, art work is never finished, we have merely scribbled on the first page of our BIS Hanoi sketchbook, it remains open and we are looking forward to including future Big Draw events.

Mark making INSET facilitated by Susan Coles

Examples of staff contributions to the school sketchbook

Susan Coles carried dozens of entries back to the UK – 3 examples shown here for the ‘ Draw your Dinner ‘ competition.

Physical activity allows children to develop physically, become healthier and prepare for psychological challenges. Whether they are competing in a football fixture, taking part in a karate club or physical education lesson, or simply riding a tricycle around the playground, physical activity undoubtedly has a

positive impact on children’s lives.

At BIS Hanoi, our children have the opportunity to take part in competitive sporting events, recreational and extra-curricular activities, House Sport events and a new lunchtime sports programme. All of these are designed to maximise student participation and enjoyment, and provide opportunities for children to embrace sportsmanship, develop skills, practise teamwork and meet new students.

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Mr Mark AtkinsonPE Teacher

Primary Sport and Physical Activity

We have an inclusive development model, from boys and girls playing at Under 7 level to children playing at Under 11 level, which shows great strength and depth, and highlights the positive team culture amongst our students. Our students have gained valuable experience playing in a number of national and international tournaments against some of the best academies in Asia. Locally, we have achieved some fantastic results against some of the best international schools in Hanoi. To conclude, we would like to congratulate Saigon, who overcame tough competition to win the Key Stage 2 Multi-Skills House Sports event and we’d also like to wish our two Boys’ Football teams the best of luck in Phuket this weekend, we’re sure they’ll do us proud!

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BIS HANOI MENUWeek Beginning 10th November

Monday10th Nov 11th Nov 12th Nov 13th Nov 14h Nov

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

From Year 3 to Year 12 : All meals come with a salad or salad bar choice along and 2 choices of vegetables, rice, Vietnamese soup.

From Year 7 to Year 12: We have introduced our NEW Sandwich bar with assorted cheeses, fresh tuna, egg salad, roast meats and other daily specials on our homemade bread, dark rye, whole wheat, oatmeal, french bread, Vietnamese rolls, raisin bread and other fresh baked bread every day.

Banana muffin

Passion pound cake

Potato and beef samosa

Banana cream crepe

YogurtOatmeal cookie

Morning snack

Morning snack

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Afternoon snack

EYFS

PRIM

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SEC

ON

DA

RY

Grilled cheesesandwich

Minced pork wrapped quail

egg

Minced pork wrapped quail

egg

Boiled pork

Fried chickenwith orange

sauce

Braised porkcake with rice

Maccaroniwith beef

Sauteed seafoodnoodle

Braised porkand tofu

Fried chickenwith orange

sauce


Maccaroniwith beef

Sauteed seafoodnoodle

Moroccan chikenrice pilaf

Braised porkand tofu

Hue noodle soup Crispy beefnoodle

Pork ragu

Fried chickenin fish sauce

Chicken fingers,roast baby

potatoesPan seared pork

Fried chicken in fish sauce

Sauteed noodlewith seafood


Fried fish,home madepotato chips


Boiled porkFried chickenin fish sauce

Chicken fingers,roast baby

potatoesPan seared pork


Americandoughnut

Corn andchicken soup

Milk

Fruit

Smoothie Juice JuiceSoya milk

Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit

Fruit

MilkJuice JuiceSoya milk

Milk MilkJuice JuiceSoya milk

Rice soup

Grilled cheesesandwich

Americandoughnut

Corn andchicken soup

Rice soup Banana muffin

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Good communication is important to us and we would like to ensure that you have the correct contact information in order for you to call the school:

School Number: 04 3946 0435

Extention number:

Receptionist: 0(For all general enquiries)

Principal’s Office: [email protected](If you wish to contact the School Principal)

Business Manager’s Office: [email protected]

Primary Office: [email protected](For all enquiries regarding the Primary Section)

Secondary Office: [email protected](For all enquiries regarding the Secondary Section)

Admission Department: 222/122/555/777/[email protected]@bishanoi.com (Admission Manager)[email protected] (Korean Liaison Officer)[email protected]@bishanoi.com

Marketing Department: [email protected](For all enquiries regarding Marketing)

Finance Department: 202(For all enquiries regarding school fees)

Medical Room: 117/[email protected] (Main school)[email protected] (Early Years Building)(For all enquiries regarding Medical Issues)

Uniform Shop: [email protected]@[email protected](For all enquiries regarding School Uniform)

School Buses: [email protected](For all requiries regarding School Buses)

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