IGBIS Newsletter, Issue 364.
February 9, 2024
IGBIS Newsletter, Issue 366.
February 23, 2024
From the Counselling Team
Given that it has only been a two-day week it could be easy to think that there is not much to share, however, that is never the case. We continue to move through February with the “Our Relationships” theme. One of the reasons why we chose Healthy Relationships as our focus for February is because that is when Valentine's Day falls. Healthy relationships are about far more than Romantic Relationships. As counsellors, we are constantly helping our young people to negotiate all of the relationships in their lives. We do this through our daily interactions with students, the classes we teach, our social media posts, and the interactive displays we create around the school.
Today, I want to share some of the messages in one of our displays. It is titled ‘Healthy Relationships from The Lion King’. Take a look at the information presented here:
Here are some of the messages that we are focusing on:
This is not a complete list, but a helpful guide and a few hints to help us all navigate the relationships in our lives.
I deliberately chose to put ‘showing appreciation’ as the final hint because this sits at the centre of so many of my beliefs about building positive relationships. As I have shared previously, the more we model and demonstrate these attributes the more likely we are to see them demonstrated by others.
In a week that was only two days at school, these are just a few of the amazing things that I saw students do that I really appreciated:
Our grade 6 students stepping up and being risk takers and presenting to the Grade 5 about what it is like to be involved in the PYP Exhibition
Student ambassadors and Student council creating and facilitating activities that encouraged fun, connection and celebrating friendship.
Student involvement in getting ready to re-launch ‘laughter at lunchtime.’
As we move into the weekend, take some time to think about the relationships in your life, especially what you do to show appreciation and see if there are any lessons you can learn from The Lion King.
Best Regards
The Counseling Team
- John Schuster (ES) john.schuster@igbis.edu.my
- Leanne Harvey (MS) leanne.harvey@igbis.edu.my
- Amanda Lopez (HS) amanda.lopez@igbis.edu.my
Stoke City FC Meet and Greet at IGBIS
Dear Parents,
Get ready to cheer because we have got some exhilarating news to share. The Stoke City FC Academy is heading our way, and we are thrilled to announce that it is a whopping 95% done deal! We have lined up a series of fantastic sessions and activities to give you a front-row seat into the world of Stoke City including a presentation from Angela Smith, Ambassador of Stoke City FC and Ryu Yamaguchi, a Professional Football Player who attended the Stoke City FC Academy at WISS with Dr. Brunton.
Mark your calendars! Here's your VIP pass to the action-packed schedule:
Some Thrilling Highlights About Stoke City FC Academy at IGBIS
Stoke City FC Academy at IGB International School (IGBIS) aims to be the premier football destination in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, offering quality coaching for players of all ages and abilities. We strive to develop skills, ignite passion for the game, and create opportunities for those pursuing football professionally.
Meet Angela Smith - The Dynamo Behind Stoke City FC
Angela Smith, Stoke City FC Ambassador and Women’s Team General Manager is a pioneer in sports. As the world’s first women’s professional squash player, former world champion, and Olympian for England, her expertise enriches our team.
Meet Ryu Yamaguchi - The Rising Football Star
Ryu Yamaguchi began his football journey in 2013 with Stoke City Football in Shanghai, China. With Malaysian-Japanese heritage, he later trained at Penang Wanderers Academy and pursued opportunities in England and Spain, including stints at Brooke House College Football Academy and CD Almunecar City.
At the "Becoming a Professional Football Player" session at IGBIS, Ryu will share insights into his career pathway and experiences as a professional player, supported by Stoke City FC. In addition, Ryu's mother will participate in the session, shedding light on her role in supporting his aspirations in professional football.
Get ready for these exciting sessions with Stoke City FC at IGBIS! Don't miss out on this chance to explore football with guidance and inspiring stories!
