T1W2 – 30 Aug 2024
Dear SSIS Community,
I am thrilled to see how all of our students have kicked off the school year with such enthusiasm and positivity. It warms my heart to see them proudly wearing their uniforms, eager for their lessons, and showing respect to their peers and teachers.
As we move forward into the academic year, I would like to remind all parents that your first point of contact should always be your child’s home room teacher or subject teacher. Building a strong and supportive relationship with your child’s teachers is crucial for their success in school. Communication is key, and we encourage all parents to reach out and collaborate with our dedicated educators.
In the coming weeks, our home room teachers will be reaching out to parents to discuss any goals or concerns you may have for your child. This dialogue is essential for creating a personalised and effective learning environment for each student.
In support of teacher-parent communication, research has shown that when parents are actively involved in their child’s education, students are more likely to perform well academically and have positive attitudes towards school. As one parent shared, “I appreciate the open line of communication with my child’s teacher. It helps me feel more connected and involved in my child’s learning journey.”
On a more festive note, we are excited to announce that our SSIS Sabres Fun Fair will be taking place next Friday. We invite all families to join us for a day of fun, games, and community bonding. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we can make this school year a truly memorable and successful one for all of our students.
Stronger Together,
Mr. Shirley
Head of School
School Contacts
Please take note of the following numbers, especially when the main line (6221 9288) is not available or if you have an urgent matter, you can call:
Preschool Office: 6221 3331
Primary School Office: 6221 2883
Senior School Office: 6221 3458
ASP Office: 6221 8917 (9:00-18:00)
Bus Transportation: 6221 2456/15900580332
Key Dates for September:
- September 3 – School Anniversary, 9:00 – 9:35 am
- September 6 – Sabres Fun Day / House Shirt Day, from 3:00 pm, Register for each child in SchoolsBuddy
- September 9 – K2 to G12 After-school Programmes (ASPs) start
- September 13 – NTU Admissions Sharing Register here, 8:30 – 9:30 am
- September 15 – G1 to G12 Rocket Science Sports Swim Meet
- September 17 – Mid-Autumn Holiday (No School)
- September 30 to October 3 – October Holiday, return to School on October 7
Divisional Upcomings:
Preschool (Early Years)
- September 10 to September 13 – Autumn excursion consent forms launch on SchoolsBuddy
- September 16 – Mid-Autumn Festival Assembly. Students are encouraged to dress up in traditional Chinese attire
- September 27 – Autumn Excursions Day when we take learning to new places!
Primary School
- September 6 – Grade 6 Graduation Leadership Info Session, 2:00 – 2:45 pm, Register here
- September 15 – Rocket Science Sports Swim meet
- September 23 – Student Council Investiture and House Captain naming
- September 27 – Student Council Training / House Shirt Day
Senior School
- August 30 – IBDP Overnight Camp at Sun Island
- September 4 – G7 to G12 Registration Deadline for Vex/Robotics program
- September 6 – Senior School Coffee Afternoon, 1:45 pm, Register here
- September 6 – G8 to G12 Registration Deadline for Hackwell 2024
- September 10 – Mid-Autumn Festival Grade Performance at Assembly
- September 13 – Student Council & House Captains Leadership Overnight Camp
- September 13 – Parent Workshop: Introduction to IBDP Theory of Knowledge (ToK) 2-3 pm, Register here
- September 18 – G9 & 10 Character & Leadership Day Camp
- September 19 – G11 & 12 Character & Leadership Day Camp
- September 25 – G11 & G12 (IBDP) Parent Information Evening
- September 27 – Senior School Sports Day on Friday
Exciting Times Ahead for Sports
Volleyball:
- Fixtures: A series of thrilling matches are lined up throughout the season. Stay tuned for the schedule!
- SISAC Cross River Championship
- ACAMIS Tournament
Touch Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, and Cross-Country
- Touch Rugby: A fast-paced, skillful game that promises to be both competitive and fun.
- Ultimate Frisbee: A dynamic sport emphasizing teamwork and athleticism.
- Cross-Country: A great way to build endurance and enjoy the outdoors.
