Message from Head of School Dear IGBIS Parents and Community Members, An evacuation drill was successfully conducted on Tuesday this week. IGBIS believes it is important to regularly conduct drills such as this to ensure the safety of all personnel in the school, to ensure that everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency in the school and to regularly review the effectiveness of our procedures. Each time a drill is conducted we will advise the school community of the outcome, hence an SMS was sent to all parents later the same day. If you didn’t
News From the Elementary Principal Over the course of any week I meet or guide a variety of people around school. This week was no different: I met two educators who were interested in finding out more about IGBIS. Both teachers were in awe of our facilities and in particular they commented on the flexible, open plan layout of our classrooms. They were fascinated to hear about the collaboration that takes place between teachers and students. The opportunities for the mixing of classes, with the use of the learning lounges or the concertina doors between classes. More than anything, they were excited about the possibilities, the constant quest to be better. Not willing to be complacent and to continue to be lifelong learners, over the last two weeks I have been meeting with the Elementary teaching staff as they have been sharing their goals for the year. It is wonderful to work with a group of highly motivated professionals who have reflected on the start to the year and have identified challenges and devised plans to address those challenges. Many are engaged in independent research with the view to explore possibilities to implement changes to their teaching and learning practices for the betterment of the students. As I walk around school I see positive changes everywhere. The variety of learning engagements are something to behold. These are exciting times at IGBIS and I hope that your children are communicating with you what they are learning. Dates for your diaries: • Thursday 28th September 8.10am: PYP Maths Workshop: Led by Shireen Blakeway. • Saturday 30th September 8.30am - 11.30am: PYP Parent University #2: Inspiring curiosity and creativity in all learners. Led by Aga Chojnacka.
Simon Millward
Elementary School Principal
receive the SMS please check that your family information is recorded correctly on Open Apply and if need be, advise Admissions so that we can ensure it is correct. It is important that we have the mobile phone number of all parents in our system as if there is any significant message to share with parents it will be sent out via SMS, as well as by email.
Anne Fowles Head of School