Class Trip Planning
by Dennis Harter
In the week of February 6 to 10, middle school students will be heading off campus for overnight Class Trips. By this time, you should have information regarding these trips including departure and arrival times, locations, and packing lists. If you aren’t sure about these trips, please talk to your child. The information about the trip has been shared by the grade level leaders.
If you are unsure about what is happening or need any further information, please contact your child’s advisor or the grade level leaders, or even the MS office sooner rather than later.
INVITATION – HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PARENT MEETING: January 26th
Dear Parents of Gr. 6, 7 and 8,
The Health and Wellness teachers, together with the school counselors , would like to invite you to attend a meeting to share with you the Wellness curriculum we will be teaching in regard to Adolescent Development and Sexual Health (human growth and development).
The Wellness lessons provide the knowledge and understanding of how the human body changes during puberty and the process of human reproduction. We also aim to provide opportunities to discuss and explore what healthy, happy relationships look like as we move through the adolescent years.
If adolescents are provided with accurate information to understand what is happening to them they will hopefully grow into confident and healthy adults able to make positive choices.
At the meeting you will have an opportunity to learn about the research behind the curriculum, the content being taught and how we teach this content. There will also be an opportunity to share your thoughts and questions.
We appreciate your role in guiding your child through this developmental period. We hope our session will be thoughtful and enjoyable and we encourage you to find the time to join us.
This same presentation was offered to MS parents last year so if you attended last year’s meeting you may not need to attend again. Each year, for new parents or those who were not able to make the previous presentation, we present this information on our curriculum.
We look forward to seeing you
Regards,
Health and Wellness Teachers – Brenda Perkins, (Gr 8) ; , Maurilio Baron-Toaldo (Gr 7) ; Louise Saddington (Gr 6) ; Colleen Coady, Karen Kinsella and Carmel Kean (MS Counselors)
When : Thursday, January 26th
Time : 7.45 – 9.00
Where : MPB 3
Colleen, Karen and Carmel
MS School Counselors
Middle School ECO TRIP
“Kayaking and Rock Climbing!”
Do you want to kayak down one of the most beautiful rivers in Thailand? Do you want to learn how to use climbing equipment and test your skills on real rock? Do you want to abseil while enjoying incredible views of Nature? Then this trip is for you! This trip will go to Saraburi on the western side of Khao Yai National Park. We will kayak down the Pasak River to our campsite, cook our own food, camp out at night, rock climb and abseil with an international group of instructors, and then kayak down the Pasak River further to meet the bus! We will leave ISB at 7:00 am on Saturday morning, 18 February, and return to school at 3:00 pm on Monday afternoon, 20 February. The cost of the trip is 6000 Thai baht and includes transportation, food, kayak rental, rock climbing equipment and instruction and camping fees. THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 15 STUDENTS TO SIGN UP, so we hope you can attend. To see full trip details and permission forms please go to this link. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Switala in Room 322.
U13-U15 Track & Field
By Mark Jaspers
Optional pre-season track & field strength and conditioning training with James Butterfield on Tuesday 17 January (2:15-3:15), Tuesday 23 January (2:15-3:15) and Tuesday 30 January ( ERD: 1:15-2:15)
- Official Track & Field Season starts on season starts Wednesday 15 February
- Practice are on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:35-3:40 pm
- ISB Friendly meet on Wednesday 8 March (5.00 pm, all athletes)
- BISAC meet on Saturday 18 March (selected athletes only)