West Island School Weekly Bulletin 4th November 2011

It was tough - really really tough - but the WIS team went out hard and fast and were delighted to bring home the third place trophy in the highly competitive schools division. Only narrowly beaten by Li Po Chun College and Island School, the team ran the demanding 2.1 km course around Matilda Hospital on The Peak while carrying a Sedan Chair (with a 10KG bag of rice onboard) in 9 minutes and 41 seconds. 

Well done to the following students in Y12 and Y13 for a great effort. 

Raef Morrison (Team Captain)
Josh Kriesel
Tess Masters
Evan Fung
Miranda Robson
Kale Hyde
Jack Farrer
Bianca Frohlich

The annual race, which is a major fixture on the Hong Kong race and charity calendar, raises millions of dollars to support more than 30 Hong Kong charities. 

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Dear Parents,

I am writing to let you know that we have put in place a school “lock down” policy to be used in case of unexpected intrusion by strangers and to help provide protection for staff and students in the case of any perceived threat. The procedures ensure the safety of all students and staff in such a situation and will take place in a calm and measured way.

I would like to reassure you that there is no heightened threat to the school or the community at the moment and this is simply part of our ongoing review process to ensure that we are prepared for any scenario, no matter how unlikely.

Students will be practicing this “lock down” procedure early next week and as they may talk to you about it when they get home it is important that you are able to reassure them that it is a drill and that there is no need for any undue alarm.

Can I also take this opportunity to remind you that all parents must sign in at the security desk on arrival at the school and that you must wear your visitors badge at all times. This will avoid you being mistaken for an intruder and help to ensure a high degree of safety within the school. Access via the car park must be via the security guard so that we know who is in the building.

I appreciate your support with this,

Yours
Jane

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Event Details

December 1st, 2011

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre,
The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts

Drinks/Food Reception 6:30

Concert 7:30 - 8:30

Adults $150 / Students $75

Tickets are now available for you to purchase directly from HK Ticketing.

Reminder for Students: Performance Uniforms

Please purchase your performance shirts by Tuesday 8th November. Cost $100, available from the PTA shop. You will need to wear your performance uniform on Wednesday 9th November for the music group photographs which take place at 2:30pm on level 3.

WIS Choir / Cantare: White Shirt with Black Skirt or Trousers and Black Shoes/Socks Sinfonia/ Sinfonietta/Jazz Band: Black Shirt with Black Skirt or Trousers and Black Shoes/Socks Dynasty Drummers/Bauhinia Ensemble: Red Shirt with Black Skirt or Trousers and Black Shoes/Socks

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Our school’s Home Learning Club (previously known as the Homework Club) is a group of dedicated upper school students who wish to aid students with their home learning, projects, assignments and revision.  This support is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at lunch in D707. Any students wishing assistance should attend. Parents, please encourage your child to use this support facility.

Year 12 Homework Club Team and Mrs Wright

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We would like to remind you that the date for the School Photographs will be from Tuesday 8th November to Thursday 10th November 2011. Please click the link below for the detailed schedule:

http://www.wis.edu.hk/sites/wis/files/WIS-School-Photos-2011.pdf

In the event that your child is unable to make the allocated photo slot, alternative arrangements can be made by directly contacting Kitty at Techni Photo:

Telephone: 2803 5988 or by E-mail: photos@techni-photo.com

David Christmas
Business Manager

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Circle in the Water will present "Blood Wedding" by the celebrated Spanish dramatist Federico García Lorca in The Auditorium at 7pm on Thursday 8 December, 2011.

Tickets will be available to purchase in the main office from lunchtime on Monday 7 November priced at $100 Adults, $50 Students. Cash only please. Seating is numbered and will be allocated at time of ticket purchase.

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Updated Calendar

Please note that the most recently updated "University visitors and outside events" document (updated 4/11/2011) can be accessed here.

Canadian Colleges and Universities Mini Fair (Repeat)

If you are considering study options in Canada then come along to the "Canadian Colleges and Universities Mini Fair" at lunchtime on 7 November 2011. The event will take place between 12:30pm-1:30pm at West Island School. Click here for more information.

WIS Careers Team

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Horizon's Week school Bus schedule Please see attached the modified bus service that will run during Horizon's week – 14th to 18th November 2011. You will also find this on the website under Community > PTA

Christmas Sale (Repeat)

A family at WIS has generously donated a wonderful range of W. H. Smith Christmas merchandise including cards and crackers. These items will be on sale at the Year 7 Parents' Evening, on 8th November, and at the Year 9 and Year 11 Options Evening on 22 November 2011. Parents are also welcome to drop into the PTA shop to purchase these items during school days between 9 am and 3 pm.

School Fair (Repeat)

The planning for the school fair is now underway and we are starting to collect items for the various stalls, which include "New Items", "Book Stall", and "Second Hand Toys". If you have any donations please contact the PTA office by calling 2816 7222 or by email on pta@wis.edu.hk

Raffle Prizes: We are looking for donations for the school raffle, which will be drawn on the day of the fair. If you would like to make a donation or alternatively, have any contacts who might be able to help us to secure donations, then please let us know.

PTA

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