Curriculum, Contacts and Reports
SCHOOL REPORTS and PORTFOLIOS
You should all have received your child/ren’s school report by email on Friday, along with a letter attachment explaining our school’s assessment and reporting procedures. The comments are based on ongoing school work and assessments, carried out before, during and at the end of each learning focus. A number of these pieces of work are selected for the student portfolio which reflects the process and progress of highlighted learning engagements. It is intended as a source of reflection on development for students, teachers and parents. It is important, therefore, that these are returned to school this week, when you have had a chance to read through it together with your child.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss your child/ren’s report with their teacher please arrange a mutually convenient time by email. This may be the first ISOCS report for some families and we know that some of our reporting methods may be new to you and we are happy to clarify any confusion.
CURRICULUM INFORMATION
Please be reminded that we are hosting an International Primary Year Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) Parent Information Evening to explain our school’s WRITTEN CURRICULUM to parents. This session has not been offered before and would be useful to deepen everyone’s understanding of how we organise and prioritise student learning within the framework of the IBPYP curriculum.
The Information evening is on Tuesday and starts at 19:00 and should last about an hour. I urge every family to send a representative if possible.
EMERGENCY DETAILS
Many thanks for your prompt response to our request for full emergency contact details.
In any urgent situation it is so important that we can grab one paper with all the information a doctor may need and ensure a means of getting a message to you as soon as possible.
This will be realised this week and thereafter I can release the new contact list for everyone and establish an emergency contact phone chain in the very unlikely case of any unforeseen school closure.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Andaleeb has been very patient, coming to ISOCS weekly to take new photos of absentees and deliver the latest proofs for your inspection. This week we will send home the class shots for your consideration. There is no obligation to buy but if you would like to order one please return the order form and payment to us by Friday.
I’m sorry that there is so much information this week!
Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Wishing you a lovely week ahead.
