T2W8 — 28 Feb 2025
Dear SSIS Parents,
It has been with great joy that we welcomed back our students and staff after the refreshing Chinese New Year break. We hope the Lunar New Year brings you moments of joy, family closeness, and new beginnings as we enter the Year of the Snake. The month of March promises to be filled with continued growth, learning, sharing and exciting activities.
Key Dates:
- Mar 1 – Shanghai Swim League Round 4 at SSIS
- Mar 3 to 5 – Sign up for ASP Session 3 in ManageBac
- Mar 8 – Strategic Consultation with Parents, Sign-up
- Mar 10 – University Fair (13:30-15:30) & Sign up for Student-Led Conferences Starts
- Mar 10 to 14 – STEAM Week & Yearbook Photo-Taking by Dave Studio
- Mar 21 to 23 – ACAMIS Junior Swim
- Mar 24 – Student of the Term
- Mar 24 to 28 – Science Fair Week
- Mar 29 – Student Lead Conference(Non-teaching Day), Science Fair & Primary School Production, Kid Frankenstein (13:00)
- Mar 31 – Spring Excursions
Updates:
100th Day of School
Students in the primary division marked the 100th day of school with a day full of creativity, learning, and fun to celebrate being “100 days smarter!” Grade 1 students spread kindness by writing 100 acts of kindness on heart-shaped notes, while Grade 2 students dressed up as 100-year-olds, crafted word problems equaling 100, and shared their “100 Wishes for the Future.” Grade 3 students worked together to count and creatively display 100 Cheerios, and Grade 4 students took on a research challenge, compiling 100 facts about natural disasters. Grade 5 students honed their writing skills by crafting exactly 100-word stories, and Grade 6 students explored their unique strengths through intelligence-based activities. The Student Council added to the excitement by organising engaging recess activities, including a 100-second hot potato game, a 100m dash, a 100-piece Lego challenge, and a 100th-day paper chain project. It was a fantastic day of learning, laughter, and celebration, reinforcing how far our students have come in their learning journey!
Coffee Morning: Building an Inclusive and Restorative School Culture
On February 25, the Primary Division leadership team hosted a Coffee Morning to share the work being done to foster inclusivity, strengthen relationships, and implement restorative practices in conflict resolution. Led by Tony Rampton and Kiza Draut, the session provided parents with an overview of how restorative practices are shaping a positive school culture, moving away from punitive discipline and toward dialogue-driven solutions that repair harm and build trust.
The discussion highlighted the teacher training initiatives focused on restorative circles, de-escalation strategies, and conflict resolution, ensuring that students develop empathy, respect, and accountability in their interactions. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the meaningful conversation on creating a more inclusive and supportive learning community!
Kind regards,
Tony Rampton
Primary School Principal
