This week, ISY celebrated My Freedom Day which is acknowledged worldwide on March 11, 2020. Our grade 9 students, after researching and understanding how Modern slavery impacts us today, shared their knowledge with others. It was a powerful opportunity with students teaching students.

Mock Exams for Year 12 continue through Thursday of next week.  It is a stressful time for our IB students but their hard work and study habits will pay off. Please encourage your child to eat well and get sleep prior to their exams. 

AAPPL testing will start on Monday. The testing will take place during students  language B class time. This test assesses the level of language proficiency on the ACFTL scale and gives us invaluable data we look into for further progression of the language acquisition. The test is comprised of 4 components: reading, writing, listening and speaking. 

Students will need to bring the items listed below to class next week as he/she will need to listen to audio recordings and will need to record their own voice. 

• Computer  
• Headphones and microphones
• Chargers 

Since we will record in our classrooms, it is best to use headphones that include a microphone that can be held near your mouth, for better clarity. Please see the picture above for an example. If you do not have access to headphones with a microphone we will attempt to locate a set that will work with your computer. 

SEASAC Teams Party at the  American Club Friday, March 13, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00pm. In order to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and effort of all our teams and groups that had their culminating event canceled, we will be hosting a team party. 

Leaf Management Training on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00am to 11:00am: ISY has invited the Bokashi recycling organization to train local gardeners on how better to manage leaves rather than burning.  This is an initiative to help reduce pollution in our area. Gardeners from Community members can be signed up to participate in a form or you can call Zar Li on:  09 421 011 913

Spirit Week will take place March 16th. Students are encouraged to dress in unusual ways to show school spirit. 

• Monday – Pajama Day
• Tuesday – Twin
• Wed- Spirit 
• Thursday- Wacky day
• Friday- National Dress

Middle School Social Event – Thursday, March 26, 4:15 – 6:00pm. This event will be a talent show which is open only to MS students. 

Holiday (Armed Forces Day) Friday, March 27 and 30th – No School for Students 

The 5th Annual ISY Maker Faire is here and it is open to all students from PreK-12. It will be on Saturday, May 23rd. You can learn more before signing up by clicking the following link:

Click here for more information 

Level 3 Precautions
I would like to draw your attention to Dr. Hedger’s earlier email which can also be read on the clinic page of the website. School will be open as usual on Monday but there will be limited access to campus for non-ISY Community members and some community events are being cancelled.

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