Proposed strike for buses and trains

According to a recent article in Budstikka which can be viewed here, it seems bus and train services will stop on Wednesday from 14:00-16:00. More information is also available on VG.

Please ensure appropriate collection arrangements are arranged to accommodate this development. 

Normal provision of after-school services will continue. We simply ask that parents ensure suitable transport arrangements are made on the day. 

Pun intended! Miss Debra and her grade 2 class gave a wonderful presentation on supply and demand today, presenting their lines of inquiry to the school and explaining, through song, the impact of when supply increases or falls. Very impressive for grade 2 kids. Good job! Please go to their blog to read more about it. 

In relation to economy and consumption Miss Debra also pulled in the area of environment and waste. She showed the students some powerful videos, which I encourage everyone to watch and consider. It certainly made me think of my lifestyle and how I view recycling.  We didn't have time to watch the video in it's entirety, but I encourage families to do so when they get a chance. 

Photo Competition Winners 

It was a difficult decision to reach, with 20 students submitting up to 6 photos each. To evaluate the winners for this photo competition we looked at both the style of the picture taken, combined with the IB attitude chosen. There were three category winners: grade 1 and 2, grades 3 and 4, grades 5 and 6

Grade 1 and 2: Independence

Taken by: Shubhi

This picture was taken by Shubhi. Shubhi chose this picture as she feels it represents independence. 

Grades 3 and 4: Appreciation

Taken by: Alezander

This image was chosen as Alezander felt that people should appreciate celebrations like Christmas, much like how they should appreciate friends and family. 

 Grades 5 and 6: Creativity

Taken by: Signe

 This picture was taken by Signe to show a lamp made from glass in a different and creative way. She titled the picture 'shining light'.

We have seen a lot of changing weather as of late, with wonderful weather conditions on Thursday causing all sorts of chaos for everyone. It is very important to remember that the kids will go outside in almost all types of weather. 

It has been very wet of late and there are only so many spare pairs of socks in the building. Please make sure your children are dressed accordingly, with changes in their bags for those 'just in case' situations. 

The kids will happily roll around in snow, ice and water and even the best of clothing can succumb to their antics. So please make sure they have a change.