PTA will give out Cupcakes today Wednesday, at Morning Break to all February Birthday People, in the foyer outside the Library.
PM 2.5 Readings in Week 22
Dears, please find out the enclosed weekly PM2.5 updates from Facility team.
PYP Tug of War House Competition Round Two
Due to a screaming success Wutaishan will be hosting a Tug-of-War competition- round two. This will be held on Friday, February 13th from 1:25 to 1:55 in the green gym.
We will allow teams of mixed grade levels from grade 2 to 5. Three students from each grade level will form one team and we hope to provide a number of opportunities to show your strength.
Come on out with great spirit and power to support your teams.
Staff are most welcome to participate in a fun spirited teacher round but no points will be given.
See you there.
Earth Hour Meeting
Please come to a meeting on Friday 6th February at 1 pm in C122 if you are planning to run an activity or if you are interested in performing at Earth Hour on March 28th (see the plasma screen for this year’s official Earth Hour video). We would love more musicians, dancers, displays and craft activities. Email me with details, if you cannot attend.
USE YOUR POWER!
Attention Teachers: Semester One Closing in VC
Please be aware that Cindy is planning to close the S1 grade book in VC this Friday at 3pm. This will mean that we can no longer modify grades or comments from S1. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks! -Kasson
PYP Literacy Coach & Maths Coach
Two new positions will be open as of March 2, 2015. Kath Adams is going to roll over her ASAC position into the PYP Mathematical Coach. Thank you, Kath. The PYP Literacy Coach is open for applications. Please send a one page letter of interest along with qualifications to Marina by Friday, February 6 17:00. The Literacy Coach position comes with an ASAC stipend. See attached job description. (I have also included the Mathematics Coach job description for your interest).Literacy Coach Feb 2015 Mathematics Coach Feb.2015
ACAMIS Soccer
Starts today (Monday) for boys and tomorrow (Tuesday) for girls. Grade 12 students please note that the leavers assembly has been moved so you do not miss it if you attend ACAMIS Soccer tournament in April. Sign ups are on veracross.
Inter house badminton
The inter house badminton competition will be held this week on Wednesday 4th February lunch for G6-8 and Friday 6th of February for G9-12 in the green gym. Your house needs 3 boys and 3 girls for G6-8 and 4 boys and 4 girls for G9-12. If you are interested please contact your house leader or house captains ASAP.
Last Call for Awards!
If you think that you have earned an Academic, Principal’s, or Director’s Award for Semester One, please have a look at the list outside of Mr. Bratton’s office TODAY, if you have not already done so. The list will be finalized after lunch TODAY. Thanks!
Intermediate Orchestra Cancelled
Intermediate orchestra will be cancelled on Monday after school due to unforeseen circumstances. We will return next week Monday at 3:15.
Congratulations Basketball Teams!!
Congratulations to the boys for their 3rd place trophy and to THE GIRLS, THE NEW ACAMIS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS!!
DK Find out! great for PYP research
DK makes lots of great books and now they also have a website: http://www.dkfindout.com/
Check it out.
From the website:
Get on the learning curve with DK Findout!. We’re creating the ultimate teaching tool for you and your students. DK Findout! will feature:
- Easy-to-access, authoritative DK content
- Subject-based, curriculum-linked articles to support classroom learning and teaching
- Up-to-date resources and ideas for projects and homework