Welcome and Welcome Back
As the summer vacation draws to an end and the new school year approaches I know there are mixed feelings amongst our students. From short student encounters and conversations it is evident they have enjoyed a rich and varied summer of travel, relaxation, adventure, learning, sport and family time. And most said they were looking forward to school, meeting new students and catching up with old friends, some even said they were a bit bored and ready to work! So to our new and returning families and students a very warm welcome or welcome back. A warm welcome too, to the 15 new teachers and administrators who are joining high school.
Much hard work and preparation has been going on over the vacation and along with my colleagues I am looking forward to school opening on Tuesday August 14th. It will be the normal early start at 7:20 (arrive at least 10 minutes early) with students meeting in small communication groups (comm groups), followed by a whole school assembly. Comm group locations will be posted in school and this is where important notices and schedules will be given out. The remainder of the day will involve a series of orientation sessions, an eight period rotation (short periods) and some grade specific meetings.
Reminder to students new to ISB – all grades
There is a new student and parent orientation starting at 9:15 on Saturday 11th of August.
Reminder to our grade 9 students moving up from ISB middle school (not new to ISB)
There is a student orientation at 14:00 on Saturday 11th of August.
Sincerely
Philip Bradley
HS Principal