AP1 News 6/2/2015

6 February 2015 | ISSUE 20

Dates for your diary

IN THIS ISSUE

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Headteacher 2

LS Department 3

PE Department 4-5

Community Service Department 6

PTG 7-8

Lunch Menus 9-10

Contact information

225 Nguyen Van Huong St, District 2, HCMC

Tel: (848) 3744 4551

Fax: (848) 3744 4182

E-mail:

[email protected]

BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - HO CHI MINH CITY

AN PHU PRIMARY

Newsletter

9th PTG Charity Bake Sale

11th Headteacher’s Coffee Morning

12th TET Fair

13th TET Assembly

13th School closes for the TET Holiday

25th School resumes after the TET Holiday

25th - 1st Mar No clubs

2nd Mar Term 2 club programme resumes

February and March

Pictures from left to right :

iRobot - Extra-curricular activity

Having fun in water - Foundation splash pool

Water colour painting - Extra-curricular activity

From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham

Issue 20/Page 2

Scan here to access the

‘AP1 Parent Blog’

AP1 Parent Blog

http://ap1parentblog.blogspot.com/ Over 20,000 page views on the AP1 Parent Blog - thank you for your support.

Access the Homepage of the Primary Parent Blog. You can find out about our assembly on Gandhi today.

The diversity of learning continued at AP1 this week with a wealth of different experienc-

es on offer for our children creating an environment to thrive in. Our Extra Curricular

Club programme continued with a total of 118 activities on offer. It was lovely to see our

F1 and F2 children attending the two new clubs that we have offered this term - indoor

creative play and outdoor physical play. Even after such a long day, there was still

enough energy to take part and have great fun. In addition to this, well done to all of our

early risers who attend morning clubs. It surely is a great way to start a new day!

Well done to 3S this week who produced a very entertaining Special Assembly on Tues-

day. Themed around the Egyptians, the country that 3S adopted during International

Week, I really enjoyed the drama, dance and song that taught us lots about this fascinat-

-ing period in history. Mr Chris McKelvie even had his vital organs removed - live on stage! It has also been a

very exciting week for all of the year 3 children as they took part in their annual sleepover on Thursday even-

ing. With a packed evening of activities in school, a night in the Gym and breakfast in the canteen, I am sure

that a great deal was taken from this unique experience. Well done to everyone as for many, this was their first

night away from home without their parents. I’m sure they will all sleep well this evening.

Congratulations also to our athletics squad that took part in the HCMC schools athletics competition at the

University of Sports. Our young athletes excelled in every discipline on Tuesday, representing our school with

both integrity and respect for others. I would also like to thank those Y6 students who attended in the capacity

of helpers on the day. Their help in running such a large event was invaluable. More details of the competition

can be found on page 4 of this newsletter.

Thank you to all parents that donated items for our TET collection and also the toothbrushes for KonTum. As

always, your generosity towards our community partners is very much appreciated. Nearly one tonne of rice

was donated by AP1 parents alone and more details about the toothbrush collection can be found on page 6 of

this newsletter.

Finally, I would like to remind you about two important events that are happening at AP1 next week:

Headteacher’s Coffee Morning will take place in the MPR on Wednesday 11th February from 8.15am. This

term’s topic for presentation is ‘Community Service at BIS’. Please click here to access the letter that was sent

out to you last week. I am looking forward to meeting with as many parents as possible.

TET Assembly for all parents of MPF and MP1 children (F1 to Y2) will take place at 10.00am next Friday and

for parents of MP2 and MP3 children (Y3 to Y6), a repeat of the morning assembly begins at 1.15pm. Please

remember that all children can come to school on this day dressed in their Ao Dai. Details of both assemblies

have been sent to you today and these letters can be found on the Primary Parent Blog in the ‘Parent Docu-

ments’ section.

I hope that you enjoy reading through this weeks newsletter.

Have a good weekend.

LS Department - Year of the Goat 2015

Issue 20/Page 3

2015 will be the Year of the Goat What are people born in the year of the goat like?

They are mild mannered, shy, and sympathetic. Personality traits, such as creativity,

dependability, intelligence, and calmness make them very charming to be with. They

are more comfortable when left alone or when they stay at home.

Are you a goat?

If you were born in these years then you are a goat: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, or 2015.

The Goats as Learners – Will you learn like a goat in 2015?

Though they love to be in groups, they do not want to be the centre of attention. They are reserved and quiet,

most likely because they like spending so much time in their own thoughts.

I am thoughtful and

look out for problems I am dependable and

follow the process I am clever and

use the facts

I am calm and happy I am creative

and make things I am sympathetic

and use my feelings

Which learner hat do you wear most often?

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới !

Happy New Year of the Goat to you all from the LS Team

Ms Andrea Ms Sarah Ms Louise Ms Ha Ms Ha Thu Ms Hang

PE Department - Athletics Competition

Issue 20/Page 4

This Tuesday AP1 sent four teams to take part in the HCMC Athletics competition which was held at the

University of Sports. The afternoon saw the primary teams compete and started off with the U11 and U9

Girls taking part in the track events and the U11 and U9 Boys participating in the field events. Our teams

were so successful that I cannot possibly list all the events that the pupils medalled in. I was thoroughly im-

pressed with all the pupils’ effort, commitment and determination. BIS AP1 came home victorious in all four

competitions:

U9 Girls - Champions. U9 Boys - Champions. U11 Girls - Champions. U11 Boys - Champions.

Well done to all the pupils who participated.

I would also like to thank our Year 6 leaders. Without them, we could not have run the day. They were fan-

tastic, using their initiative when needed and all of them were so efficient and helpful.

Well done leaders!

Ms. Lara Wilkinson

PE Teacher

PE Department

Issue 20/Page 5

Come to school as normal

Wear your House Sports

clothes (don’t forget your

shin pads, long socks, hat,

drink bottles and sun

cream)

Parents and supporters

welcome to spectate in the

viewing areas.

Where: AP1 big field When:

Year 3 - Wednesday 25th February:

8 .15am — 9 .45am

Year 4 - Friday 27th February:

10 .15am — 11 .45pm

Year 5 - Wednesday 25th February:

10 .15am — 11.45am

Year 6 - Friday 27th February:

8 .15am — 9 .45am

INTERHOUSE FOOTBALL

Community Department - Tooth Brush Collection

Issue 20/Page 6

PTG - Charity Bake Sale

Issue 20/Page 7

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-ptgcharity

PTG - Spring Fair

Issue 20/Page 8

[email protected]

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-bisspring1

Issue 20/Page 9

MENU FOR F1 - F2 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 9 FEBRUARY)

DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MAIN

COURSE

CHOOSE

1

Ham & Cheese

Croque Monsieur,

Potato Wedges

OR

Chicken Rice

Chicken Carbonara

OR

Roast Pork, Rice

Pasta Bolognese-

Pork

OR

Sweet & Sour

Fish, Rice

Battered Fish &

Baked Potato

OR

Nasi Lemak -

Chicken & Egg

Chili Con Carne-Beef,

Rice

OR

Egg Noodle w Pork

VEGETA-

BLES

Long Beans, Car-

rot

Chinese Cabbage

& Carrot

Morning Glory

& Carrot

Spinach

Choy sum & Carrot

SOUP Spinach & Melon Watercress Tomato & Tofu

Soup Cabbage & Carrot Mixed Vegetables

FOR

VEGE-

TARIAN

ONLY

Oriental Fried

Rice

Spinach & Melon

Soup

Braised Beans &

Vegetables, Rice

Watercress Soup

Veggie Pasta (e)

Tomato & Tofu

Soup

Vegetarian Chili

Con Carne, Rice

Cabbage & Carrot

Soup

Sautéed Vegetarian

Noodle

Mixed Vegetables Soup

MENU FOR F3 - YEAR 2 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 9 FEBRUARY)

DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MAIN COURSE

CHOOSE 1

Ham & Cheese

Croque Mon-

sieur,

Potato Wedges

OR

Chicken Rice

Chicken Carbona-

ra

OR

Roast Pork, Rice

Pasta Bolognese-

Pork

OR

Sweet & Sour Fish,

Rice

Battered Fish &

Baked Potato

OR

Nasi Lemak -

Chicken & Egg

Chili Con Carne-

Beef, Rice

OR

Stir Fry Egg

Noodle w Pork

VEGETABLES Long Beans,

Carrot

Chinese Cabbage

& Carrot

Morning Glory &

Carrot Spinach

Choysum & Car-

rot

SOUP

Spinach & Mel-

on

Watercress

Tomato & Tofu

Soup

Cabbage & Carrot

Mixed Vegeta-

bles

FOR

VEGETARIAN

ONLY

Oriental Fried

Rice

Spinach & Mel-

on Soup

Braised Beans &

Vegetables, Rice

Watercress Soup

Veggie Pasta (e)

Tomato & Tofu

Soup

Vegetarian Chili

Con Carne, Rice

Cabbage & Carrot

Soup

Stir Fry Vege-

tarian Noodle

Mixed Vegeta-

bles Soup

DELI BAR

OPTION

Bun

filled with Ham

& cheese

Served with

Salad

Jacket Potato

filled with Baked

Beans & Bacon

Served with Salad

Bun

filled with cheese &

egg

Served with Salad

Jacket Potato

filled with Bolo-

gnese Sauce

Served with Salad

Bun

filled with

Chicken & may-

onnaise,

Served with Sal-

ad

Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily

Issue 20/Page 10

MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6 MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 9 FEBRUARY)

DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

MAIN

COURSE

CHOOSE 1

Ham & Cheese

Croque Monsieur,

Potato Wedges

OR

Chicken Rice

Chicken Carbona-

ra

OR

Roast Pork, Rice

Pasta Bolognese-

Pork

OR

Sweet & Sour Fish,

Rice

Battered Fish &

Baked Potato

OR

Nasi Lemak -

Chicken & Egg

Chili Con Carne-

Beef, Rice

OR

Egg Noodle w

Pork

VEGETA-

BLES

Long Beans, Carrot

Chinese Cabbage

& Carrot

Morning Glory &

Carrot

Spinach

Choysum & Car-

rot

SOUP Spinach & Melon Watercress

Tomato & Tofu

Soup

Cabbage & Carrot

Mixed Vegetables

FOR

VEGETARI-

AN

ONLY

Oriental Fried Rice

Spinach & Melon

Soup

Braised Beans &

Vegetables, Rice

Watercress Soup

Veggie Pasta (e)

Tomato & Tofu

Soup

Vegetarian Chili

Con Carne, Rice

Cabbage & Carrot

Soup

Vegetarian Noodle

Mixed Vegetables

Soup

DELI BAR

OPTION

Baguette/Jacket

Potato

fill with ham, chick-

en, cheese, egg, tu-

na mayonnaise,

baked beans, peas

& bolognese sauce

Served with Salad

Bun/Jacket Potato

fill with ham,

chicken, cheese,

egg, tuna mayon-

naise, baked

beans, peas & bo-

lognese sauce

Served with Salad

Wrap/Jacket Potato

fill with bacon,

ham, chicken, egg,

cheese, tuna may-

onnaise, baked

beans, peas & bolo-

gnese sauce

Served with Salad

Bun/Jacket Potato

fill with ham,

chicken, cheese,

egg, tuna mayon-

naise, baked

beans,

peas & bolognese

sauce

Served with Salad

Baguette/Jacket

Potato

fill with ham,

chicken, cheese,

egg, tuna mayon-

naise, baked

beans, peas & bo-

lognese sauce

Served with Salad

Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily