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13th January 2016
Important Notices
Message from the Principal
18th to 22nd JanuarySingapore Maths Week
Monday 18th JanuaryBooking System Goes Live for Year 3 Dumble the Dinosaur performances (10:00am)
Friday 22nd JanuaryParent Invitation Assembly Year 4 Fischbach Hamilius Gym (08:30-08:50am)
Tuesday 26th JanuaryReception Phonics Information Session, Conference Room (8:30-9:15am)
Thursday 28th JanuarySecondary Parent/Teacher Evening
Wednesday 3rd FebruarySecondary Parent/Teacher Evening
St George's welcomes Guest from Malawi and Unity Foundation Representative
Dear Parents,
Despite the rather inclement weather (with snow forecast imminently) the school has been busy as usual; we had the privilege of welcoming the founder of the Bambino Foundation from Malawi earlier this week. Mrs Mkandawire enjoyed speaking with our Primary students and visiting the school. We hope to continue our association with the Foundation.
We are also preparing a number of meet the teacher event and parent assemblies in the near future. Dumble the Dinosaur and our Year 3 students will be performing at the beginning of February and our Secondary parent-teacher evenings are also fast approaching.
Our building site continues to make good progress and our contractors are in the process of fitting the last top story to the new Zinnen building as we speak. Interior work and finishing off the whole structure will continue this term and next. The new addition to St George’s is scheduled to open in time for our school start in September.
Our school calendar for 2016/2017 will be published as soon as it is approved by the Board of Governors at the end of January and may I also refer you to the letter of intent for 2016/2017 I recently sent to all parents. Teaching allocations for the new school year are well underway and we appreciate the early indications of families to allow us to plan accordingly. Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter.
With my best regards,Dr Barkei (Principal)
St George’s Performance Appraisal by Shakespeare
PrimaryNews
Upcoming events & Important datesMonday 18th JanuaryBooking System Goes Live for Year 3 Dumble the Dinosaur (10:00am)
Monday 18th JanuaryYear 5E Meet the Teacher (3:30-4:00pm)
Tuesday 19th JanuaryYear 2D Meet the Teacher (3:30-4:00pm)
18th to 22nd JanuarySingapore Maths Week
Friday 22nd JanuaryParent Invitation Assembly Year 4 Fischbach, Mrs Treinen, Hamilius Gym (8:30-8:50am)
Tuesday 26th JanuaryReception Phonics Information Session, Conference Room (8:30-9:15am)
Friday 29th January Primary School Disco Years 4-6
Wednesday 3rd FebruaryDumble The Dinosaur - Year 3 Brandenbourg and LarochetteHamilius Gym (6:00pm)
Thursday 4th FebruaryDumble The Dinosaur - Year 3 Hollenfels and Koerich) Hamilius Gym (6:00pm)
Thursday 4th FebruaryYear 5 Medicals Class Erpeldange
Friday 5th FebruaryParent Invitation Assembly Year 6 Wiltz Ms Smith
8th -12th FebruaryHalf-term Holiday
Primary School News
Reception Phonics Session For Parents All Reception parents are invited to attend a phonics information session on Tuesday 26th January at 8:30am in the Conference room. This session will give you information on how we teach early reading and writing skills through phonics in Reception. The session will also give you a range of strategies to help you support your child at home in developing their phonic skills.
World Book DayThe Primary school will be celebrating World Book Day from 29th
February to 4th March. This year we are delighted to announce our visiting author will be Mary Hoffman. The classes will have the opportunity to have their book signed by Mary. Next week the children will receive order forms to purchase one of Mary’s books which they can then bring with them to the signing. Please ensure these forms are completed and handed in before the due date stated on the forms to avoid disappointment. In the past the book signing has always proved to be very popular.
Meet the Teacher St George’s invites the parents of students to meet their teachers.
- Parents of Year 5 Erpeldange students are invited to 'Meet Mrs Shaw’ on Monday 18th January from 3:30pm to 4:00pm in her classroom.
- Parents of Year 2 Dudelange students are invited to ‘Meet Mrs Hillson’ on Tuesday 19th January from 3:30pm to 4:00pm in her classroom.
Dumble the Dinosaur Performances for Year 3 | Book tickets from Monday 18th January!Dumble the Dinosaur is back! The Year 3 performances will take place over two evenings at 6:00pm in the Hamilius gym:
• Performance 1 on Wednesday 3rd February at 6:00pm - Year 3 Brandenbourg and Larochette.• Performance 2 on Thursday 4th February at 6:00pm- Year 3 Hollenfels and Koerich.
Students will be expected to attend both performances because they are in the choir and the cave people will be performing in both performances.
Tickets for the performances will be available on the online Parent Booking System from 10:00am on Monday 18th January.
Parents are entitled to two tickets per student. Additional tickets may be available on the night - however this cannot be guaranteed.
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PrimaryNews
House DayA few weeks ago, all the students from Years 1-6 enjoyed their House Day activities. Below are some photos of Milepost 2 enjoying sports, karaoke, decorating gingerbread people and making festive decorations. Year 3-6 also gave Mr Heley a surprise farewell assembly for his last ever lesson before retiring.
Call for Recycling Items for Year 5 StudentsYear 5 are making musical instruments from recycled products. We are in need of Pringles tubes (or similar), small to medium size water bottles and beer bottle tops (metal). We may need different things in a few weeks. If you have a Year 5 child, please send these items into class. Thank you.
Primary School Medicals4th February – Year 5E18th February – Year 5S25th February – Year 5U
Hearing Tests All the Year 1 classes will have a hearing test from the Ministry of Health here in school on Thursday 14th January.
School Council in Need of Disco EquipmentThe Primary School Council is in the process of organising a school disco for students in Year 4-6. The Primary Council were wondering if any staff, parents or students had any useful equipment/contacts that could be used for the event. They need everything from music/DJ/lights/balloons etc. The event
will be held in school on Friday 29th January. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
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Upcoming events Important dates
SecondaryNews
Secondary School News&
the Word
Synergy Working together to achieve a common goal.
Thursday 14th JanuarySecondary Cake SaleBarthel building (10:15am)
11th -15th January Year 10 Trip (London)Click here to view the trip updates
11th-15th JanuaryYear 9 Ski Trip (Vosges)
Tuesday 19th JanuaryYear 12 Theatre Trip (7:30 - 10:00pm)
Wednesday 20th JanuaryKey Stage 5 Trip to Maastricht
Thursday 28th JanuaryParent/Teacher Evening
Wednesday 3rd FebruaryParent/Teacher Evening
4th -8th FebruaryCOBIS Debate Competition, Mexico
Thursday 4th FebruaryIntermediate Maths Challenge (Year 11)
Thursday 4th FebruaryHarry Potter Day
8th -12th FebruaryHalf-term Holiday
Welcome to the St George's ebook Lending FacilitySecondary students, staff and parents can now borrow and read ebooks from our library anywhere, at any time, on multiple devices.Registering is easy: visit our ebook lending website https://st-georgeslu.wheelers.co/.As this is a new resource, the current range of books is limited – students are encouraged to suggest titles by visiting the Secondary library or sending an email to [email protected] https://st-georgeslu.wheelers.co/ to access the ebook facility.The following titles have been added this week:
Parent-Teacher-Student Conference (Secondary)Thursday, 28th January and Wednesday, 3rd February 2016 The meetings with teachers will take place on Thursday, 28th January and Wednesday, 3rd February from 4:00 – 7:00pm. Parents of all Key Stage students can arrange meetings on both days. If parents wish to make an appointment with staff, they are welcome to do so via the student planner. If a teacher has asked to see you, your son/daughter (KS3 and KS4) will have a note in their planner. As these days run from 4:00 – 7:00pm, parents are asked to write the hours they will be attending in their son/daughter’s planner, on the report page. This way, both the teachers and the students will be able to make appointments at the correct times. This procedure will be explained to all the students by their tutors. We expect all Secondary students whose parents have made an appointment with a teacher to attend the Parent-Teacher-Student Conference!
Secondary Medicals21st January Year 7LD and 28th January Year 7SR
Secondary Cake SaleThe Entertainment’s Committee are hosting a cake sale on Thursday 14th January outside the canteen during break time. All profits will go towards the Secondary prom.
Secondary COBIS Games are taking place from the 8th to 13th March. The team has been training hard in preparation for the upcoming games in Dubai!
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Whole SchoolNews
Whole School NewsWalking GroupThe next walk will take place around Jungilister on Tuesday 19th January. If you would like to join the walking please email [email protected] for more information.
Community News
Dramaworks Spaces Available Anyone from Year 1-3 or Year 6-8 has the opportunity to sign up for Dramaworks and enter the exam in March or May. You don’t have to have any previous experience, all levels are welcome. Feel free to contact us for a free trial session. There
is availability on Wednesdays for Year 6-8 or Thursdays for Year 1-3. The long term members of the club have already been awarded LAMDA grades and the majority received merits and distinctions. Once we progress to grade 6 they then count for university credits so this really is an opportunity not to be missed! The children will gain in confidence, creativity and have freedom to express themselves. If you are interested or would like further information please contact Miss Gillen in the library or contact Dramaworks: [email protected]. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Telstar Table Quiz | Friday 15th January | FNEL HeadquartersThis Friday get together with your friends to make up a table of six and pit your wits against the other teams. If you cannot get a team of six together, come along anyway and join others. Lots of prizes to win! The quiz will take place at the FNEL Headquarters 61a rue de Treves L-2630 Cents, Luxembourg. To reserve a table please call Katharina Tel: 621-244196 or email [email protected].
Intention for 2016-17Thank you to the parents who have already returned our letter of Intent relating to 2016/2017. This helps our senior management team plan the teaching allocation next academic year. We would appreciate an indication of expected plans from each family before the end of January please. We do understand that some families will have plans change after January, and this is not a problem. Anyone leaving the school in July 2016 is reminded that they are required to give written notice by 30th April 2016 to [email protected] to avoid financial penalty.
Head LicePlease be advised that we have had a few cases of head lice reported in the Primary school. Please download the advice booklet. http://www.sante.public.lu/fr/publications/f/famille-poux-fr-de-pt-en-hr/index.html and follow the instructions for each member of your family. This is the only way to stop the spread of head lice.Thank you for your assistance with helping to stop the spread of head lice within our school community. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us here at the school.The School Nurses.
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2016 Carnival Football-Soccer & SAQ CAMPFootball Klinik Academy, operated by Octopus Link Sports has announced the details of its Carnival Football-Soccer & SAQ Camp.The camp provides football training for boys and girls aged 4-18 years.
* AGE: 4 -18* DAYS: Monday - Friday* TIME: (09:00 - 16:30)* DATE: 8th – 12th February 2016* VENUE: International School of Luxembourg Sports Complex 36, boulevard Pierre Dupong Merl, L-1430 Luxembourg City* FEE: 185.00€ Camp only - 230.00€ Camp with lunch
To register or more information please contact Octopus Link Sports:6 rue Auguste Charles, L-1326 Luxembourg.Tel: (+352) 27 99 62 21 | Gsm: 691 770 357 | Email: [email protected] download the forms click on the links below:Form 1Form 2
CommunityNews
ReikiIs a form of holistic healing... healing with energy.Reiki promotes deep relaxation, increases energy, removes energy blocks, reduces stress and much more.A traditional session lasts about an hour. For an appointment or more information contact Rani Roloff on 621 18 18 48 or email [email protected].
If you would like to share your community events, please email [email protected] before 10:00am every Tuesday. Please note that these events are not organised by the School and we provide this listing as a consideration towards our community.
Community News