IGBIS Newsletter, Issue 367.
March 1, 2024
IGBIS Newsletter, Issue 369.
March 15, 2024
From the Head of School
By Dr Gregory Brunton
Introducing the new IGBIS Community Liaison
We are very pleased to announce that Carol Lau will join our school as the new Community Liaison starting next Monday, 11 March 2024. With over 20 years of extensive work experience and leading teams, we believe she will be a valuable collaborator with the community, especially our parents.
Carol will strengthen home-school connections by facilitating open lines of communication. She will also coordinate all parent-related events and activities, such as presentations, workshops, and social events. Carol will also solidify PVO leadership teams and work with all parents.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Carol as she transitions into being a part of our Odyssey. I know we all are looking forward to working with her.
From the Elementary Principal
By Simon Millward
I hope you all enjoyed International Day last Saturday. It was great to see so many parents and students in attendance. From a personal perspective, I thought the entertainment was a highlight with a variety of upbeat cultural performances. Congratulations to all of our student and adult performers. I hope you enjoyed performing as much as I enjoyed watching them.
On Thursday, our Grade 3 students shared their learning in assembly. There was a lot to share. As they have been inquiring into body systems in design, they created stop-motion videos explaining the digestive system.
The students also explained how they have been showing their academic integrity as they have been researching. They have been learning about thick and thin questions, seeking treasure in their research sources and most importantly when they find out information, paraphrasing (putting it into their own words). This has been especially important as they have embarked on their own personal inquiries within the unit of inquiry. They had lots of ideas to explore, and they shared some of them.
This is an example of some of the research and sharing.
As the students have been learning about the skeletal system Riku, Yushi and Ariq, devised their own words to the well-known song ‘Dem Bones’ to help them remember the scientific names of the bones and where they are located. Grade 3 sang their version and danced to it as well.
As we had been sitting down for quite some time, we played the game ‘Name that bone’: the audience had to complete a physical challenge to answer the question. Which was a lot of fun.
Our single-subject teachers were also able to share the learning that has been happening in their spaces. The PE department shared the Parkour challenges the students have been engaged in and our ESOL students shared their ‘Show and Tell’ presentations as well.
This was a fantastic sharing opportunity with parents afterwards learning all about what is in store for the upcoming Grade 3 camp (watch this space for photos of that experience).
This week also saw our Elementary students engaged in a track and field competition KLSL on Monday. Our students performed well, and with a bigger team they may have placed higher in the team event, so we look forward to developing the programme even more next year. Congratulations to our students and coaches for their dedication and hard work throughout the season.
Join Us for the Next Coffee Morning Catch-Up Session
Get ready to catch up over coffee and dive into what is happening at our school. We are excited to share updates on ongoing projects and fill you in on our upcoming plans for both the school and our wonderful community.
Come to hear from our Head of School and our Principals.
Mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 8:10 am at the PVO Room! You would not want to miss out on what we have during the coffee morning, see you there!
MCF - IGBIS National Inter School Team Chess Championship 2024
Partnering with the Malaysian Chess Federation (MFC), we are thrilled to announce that our school is hosting the National Inter School Team Chess Championship 2024 on 11 May and 12 May 2024. This historic event, aligned with FIDE's World School Team Championship, aims to crown Malaysia's top Primary and Secondary Chess Schools.
Team Composition and Eligibility Criteria:
- The tournament welcomes all registered Malaysian schools
- Primary schools - players must be under the age of 12 years old
- Secondary schools - players must be under the age of 18 years old
- Each school is allowed to field a team of at least 4 main players, with a maximum of 2 reserve players
- Co-ed schools - at least 1 main player must be of the opposite gender
Fees Payment:
- State team - RM 250 per team (to be submitted by state association)
- Open entries - RM 50 (required for schools to submit their forms), non-refundable
- Selected team - additional RM 350 (when the application is accepted to enter the tournament)
Tournament Details:
- Limited to 64 primary and 64 secondary school teams
- IGBIS(our school) is given a slot each
- Each state chess association can nominate up to 2 primary and 2 secondary schools
- The remaining slots (33 each) are filled through open entries
- Open-entry teams are selected based on the top 33 average rating points of the best 4 players
- Unrated players are assigned a default rating of 1400
- Additional open slots are possible if state associations nominate fewer teams
The prize fund for each school category is RM3,000 in total. The champion receives RM1,000, the runner-up gets RM800, and the third-place team gets RM600. Additionally, there's a special prize of RM600 for the top all-girls chess team in the tournament.
There are limited slots available, so hurry to register by 26 April 2024. The final list of playing schools will be selected and announced by 01 May 2024.
Scan the QR codes below for the tournament’s Overview, Rules & Regulations, and Registration Form.
Withdrawal Procedures
Dear Parents,
We hope all is well with you and your families.
We love having everyone in our community, but being a part of an international school means that people sometimes move on in their international journeys.
If you are intending to withdraw your child by the end of Semester 2, 2023/24, we kindly request that you submit the completed Withdrawal Form and Refund - Bank Details Form to our Admissions Department by Friday, 15 March 2024.
Adhering to this deadline is imperative to facilitate a smooth and timely processing of your withdrawal request. It is particularly important to note that submitting the required forms by the specified date will guarantee a full refund of your deposit.
We understand the significance of these procedures, and we appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a seamless transition. Should you have any inquiries or require further clarification, please feel free to reach out to our Admissions Team via admissions@igbis.edu.my.
