In this Issue
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Principal's Message, by Wayne MacInnis
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International Day: Biggest Event of the School Year, Coming Up Thursday, January 26
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Canned Food Drive for International Day. Bring One Can Per Kid and One Can Per Parent
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Bags Needed for International Day
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Student Permission Slips for International Day Still Needed
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Job Openings at Raha: Human Resources Manager, Arabic Teachers, Supply Teachers
Primary School News
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Log into Edline for Personalized Primary School News
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'Mother Tongue' Clubs Celebrate Cultural Identity
Diploma School News
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Grade 10 IB Diploma Preparation Meeting Monday night, Thursday, January 26.
Sports News:
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Last Week's Wins, Ties and Losses
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Sports Schedules for Next Week
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Links to Coverage of Games
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Peruse the New Sports Page on Raha's Web Site. Would you like to cover games, provide photographs, video?
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Libra After-School Gymnastics, Dance & Games. Spaces Still Available.
Recent News You May Have Missed
Principal's Message,
by Wayne MacInnis
Dear Parents,
I’m writing to inform you that the School Advisory Board held its first meeting on December 6th prior to the winter break. During the meeting the school’s strategic plan was introduced and discussions were held on how the AB could effectively support the achievement of some of the goals listed under the plan. At the next meeting scheduled for late January, elections will take place for the three offices: Chair, Co-Chair and Secretary. The Board consists of five representatives from the parent community, two representatives from Taaleem, a teacher representative and the Principal. The responsibilities of the School Advisory Board can be summarized as providing input into the development of school-based policy, acting as a critical friend of the school and ensuring accountability. Look for more information on the activities of the Advisory Board as the school year progresses.
Advisory Board Members: Peter Rae, Brian Bielenburg, Deepa Krishnamorrthy, Aiman Arafat, Ailsa Bernhard, Angie Hollington, Clive Pierrepont, Dan Lundin, and Wayne MacInnis.
International Day: Biggest Event of the School Year, Thursday, January 26
All parents are invited to our International Day festivities, where we celebrate the more than 60 nationalities that attend our school. An assembly will take place from 8 AM to 10 AM. A "global village" with booths from many countries will be open from 12:30 to 2:45 pm. A map of the village and more detailed schedule will be published in next week's newsletter.
Primary Year students may be picked up in the classroom as early as 2 pm. However, if you choose to collect your child before that, you are responsible for their supervision.
If Middle Year and Senior Students leave before 2:45, they must use normal sign- out procedures.
Canned Food Drive for International Day
What if this was your child and you didn't have enough food? Students have organized a food drive and are collecting cans for International Day. Each child or parent should bring at least one can for each child and adult in your household. For details, click.
Do You Know of a Business or Vendor Who Can Supply Shopping Bags for International Day?
At International Day, students collect a lot of items as they browse through the global village. If your business would like to donate shopping-type bags with your company's logo, reply to this email.
Student Permission Slips Still Needed
Students should return permission notes for International Day. We are still waiting on a number of permission slips and would like them back by Thursday at the latest. Please pass on signed permission slips to Kristina, Michelle, Eva or Trisha.
Job Openings
Raha has important job openings available. HR Manager, Arabic teachers, supply teachers. To learn more or to submit your resume, click on the "careers" section of our website.
PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS
Log into Edline for Personalized Primary School News
Have you read my latest Raha Matters update on Edline? In this week’s edition I have announced some changes in staffing as well as other information that is important for Primary parents to know. The staff are committed to keeping their pages updated by Monday evening of each week. If you find a page not up to date, please contact your child’s teacher. Log into your Edline account to follow your child's progress. -- Steven Thompson, Head of Primary.
Mother Tongue' Clubs for Primary Students
To encourage the development and maintenance of Mother Tongues, and to celebrate cultural identity, Raha primary grade students participate in weekly clubs. Korean, Irish, German, Arabic, Afrikaans, Spanish, and English are offered. To peruse the clubs and times, Click.
DIPLOMA SCHOOL NEWS
Grade 10 IB Diploma Preparation Meeting Monday night, Thursday, January 26.
This month we begin the important process of helping students in Grade 10 to choose the best combination of subjects for them for their last two years of Secondary School at Raha International School. On Monday January 23rd, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the Senior Library, I will be giving a presentation about the IB Diploma. I will be reviewing the structure, the assessment, and the factors that need to be considered before deciding on a program for next year. I will also be presenting the selection of courses offered by Raha for 2012-2014. At the end of the meeting I will be handing out sign-up forms for applying to take Diploma courses at Raha International School from 2012 until 2014. Those who miss the meeting will receive the sign-up form via advisory groups later in the week. Although the choices made at this stage in the year will be non-binding we need to gather information in order to assist students towards making informed choices and signing up for a program which can lead to success.
-- Tony Hickling
IB Diploma Coordinator
Dean of Students Grade 11 and Grade12
Physics and Chemistry Teacher
SPORTS NEWS
Football Wins
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U16 Boys Beat BSAK 1-0, Remain Undefeated
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U9 Boys Defeat CIS 2 to 1
Football Ties and Losses
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U16 Girls Tie Al Yasmina
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U14 Boys Suffer Heavy Defeat From Al Yasmina
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Senior Boys, Up Against AISA, Were Unlucky in Last Minutes, Lose 1-0.
Read Mark Austin's coverage of the games on the Sports Page of the Raha Website.
Click for Sports Schedules January 21-25.
Peruse the new Sports Page of the Raha website. Do you know of students or adults who would like to cover games, shoot photos or produce video? Reply to this email!
Libra After-School Gymnastics, Dance & Games. Spaces still available
. Check the Term 2 Timetables.
