Elementary 2025 PARENT PARTNERSHIPS
Sessions in 2025
Term 1
1. Celebrations of Learning
Coffee and Conversation with Curriculum Leads
Transition Plus @ AIS
Wellbeing and Family
Term 2
Celebrations of Learning
Coffee and Conversation with Curriculum Leads
Transition Plus @ AIS
Wellbeing and Family
Transitioning between Sub-Schools
Term 3
1. Celebrations of Learning 2. Coffee and Conversation with Curriculum Leads
3. Transition Plus @ AIS
Term
4
Celebrations of Learning 2. Coffee and Conversation with Curriculum Leads 3. Transitioning between Sub-Schools
Celebrations of Learning
WHY
• To build strong home-school partnerships
• To help parents understand what learning looks like in their child’s classroom
• To provide our students with an opportunity to articulate and celebrate their learning.
WHAT
Celebrations of Learning could take place in the form of a performance, gallery walk, mini-exhibition, class assembly or a hands-on workshop where the students teach their parents newly acquired skills, knowledge and understanding.
HOW
Parents are invited to participate in a termly Celebration of Learning. Students will showcase their learning within specific subject areas and our Primary Years Programme (PYP) Transdisciplinary Themes.
WHEN
Terms 1-4 (Dates shared in Term Elementary Calendar and Class Toddle Announcements).
Coffee and Conversation with Curriculum Leads
WHY To develop a shared understanding of the rigorous, differentiated teaching and learning cycle in the Elementary School.
WHAT Approximately 30-minute session, each term with a different Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting focus.
HOW
Pilot Program in 2025. Parents are invited to engage in conversation with our Curriculum Leads to gain a deeper understanding of Teaching and Learning.
WHEN
Terms 1-4 (aligned to your child’s Celebration of Learning and shared via the Term Elementary Calendar and Class Toddle Announcement).
Transition Plus @ AIS
(New Families/Current Families also welcome)
WHY
• Strengthen partnerships between home and school
• Support families transition to our new school
• Connect with AISPA and other families
• Develop an understanding of structures, systems and programs in the Elementary School @ AIS
WHAT
1. English as an Additional Language and Lower Elementary Pathways
2. Connection and Communication
3. Transitioning to a New School
4. AIS Behaviour Guidelines
5. EAL in the Elementary School
6. A snapshot of the Curriculum in the Elementary School
HOW
Fortnightly information and Q&A sessions facilitated by Elementary Senior and Middle Leadership Teams, and School Counselling Team.
WHEN
Terms 1- 3 Sign up HERE for Term sessions
Transitioning between SubSchools
WHY
Transition between sub-schools is an exciting opportunity for our PreKindergarten (P4) students and their families to get to know the Elementary School better and for our Year 5 families to become familiar with the Secondary School.
WHAT
For families, this is a valuable time to gain insights into the new sub-school’s structures, systems, and processes. The Parent Information Session aims to help you feel confident and connected as your child takes this important step into their new sub-school at AIS. It is also an opportunity to connect directly with school leaders, fostering a sense of trust and partnership as we work together to support your child’s journey.
HOW
P4 and Year 5 Parent Sessions (Dates and registration will be sent to all P4 and Year 5 families)
WHEN
In Term 2, sessions for: P4 to Prep, on 20 May 2025
In Term 4, sessions for:
1. P4 to Prep, on 18 November 2025
2. Year 5 to Year 6, on 26 November 2025
Wellbeing and Family
WHY
The sessions will provide parents with the necessary skills and knowledge to better guide their children through the Elementary years. These forums will highlight the support services available at AIS, such as the School Counselling Team.
WHAT
Engaging with Experts:
• Tuning into Kids Workshops
• Coffee with Counsellors
External Experts:
• Susan McLean
Cyber Safety Expert
‘Keeping Safe Online’
• Ceci Gomez-Galvez
Multilingual Coach and Consultant
‘Embracing Our Community’
• Dr Judith Locke
Clinical Psychologist
‘Confident and Capable’
HOW
1. Tuning into Kids Workshop (Invitation Only)
2. Coffee with Counsellors (Each term with a different focus)
3. Susan McLean Term 1: 12 February, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
4. Dr Judith Locke Term 2: 19 May, 6:30 PM
WHEN
Information and registration links below:
• Please click HERE for Susan McLean and Dr Judith Locke’s bios.
• Please click HERE to register for Susan McLean’s session.
• Please click HERE to register for Dr Judith Locke’s session.