Nl Mar 2019

END OF YEAR International School

NEWSLETTER 2018-19

Note from Principal The session 2018-19 was a meeting the

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters”

expectations of its stakeholders. The appraisal received from the parents has added feathers

-Ernest Hemingway

boosting the morale of the faculty giving them a spur to work harder. The initiative of ISA activities combined intellect, talent, passion and creativity in a subtle and mystic way. It was a crowning moment for ICE with ACER,

Our students have really grown and matured over this period not only in terms of the academics, but also in their personal growth through attributes such as Responsibility, Innovation and Confidence; values like Respect, Tolerance and Honesty; skills like Collaboration, Communication and Problem solving. We have witnessed many special moments with each student and these have created many lasting memories. Students and staff have been involved in a wide range of events/activities and celebrated many successes throughout this academic year. Below is a snapshot of the same.

IBT results, raising our heads with pride. The outcome of our project ICE 3.0 was a magnanimous moment of ecstasy that touched our hearts. This campus is the fostering ground for youths who would in the upcoming years, play a vital role in the creation of a vibrant society. We at ICE ensure that there is space for every learner to grow and blossom in his own unique way, as a true ICEian. This year we initiated the HOD arrangement by putting both Primary and Secondary department responsibility on the Team leaders, and I must congratulate the TLs, Ms. Mayuri Kanabar and Ms. Siddhi Shah for the vitality seen in every department. The school undergoes several changes, adapting to the needs and demands of the changing times, yet firmly rooted to its unique culture, ethics and values. We feel proud of the parent community for their immense support rendered during our challenging phases. I sincerely thank our stakeholders who have contributed to the ongoing transformation, adaptation and evolution of this institution. Simi Sheffi Principal

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ACHIEVEMENTS ISA activities : Potpourri of Cultures : Students developed cultural intelligence by analyzing and understanding the cultural backgrounds and traditions of people across the countries of study. They also, respected and appreciated the cultural diversity.

Spectrum - Structured plan with well-defined learning outcomes were plotted for all Clubs. We successfully implemented the initial phase. Art: The theme on Revival of Bhil Art showcased the elements of this Art form in our various school activities.

Unfurling treasures of Civilizations: Students developed an appreciation about the importance of inventions in improving the quality of human life. Students also enhanced the research, presentation and analytical skills by comparing and contrasting the civilizations under study.

Special Events: Various assemblies were conducted focusing on the scientific facts and values for life which helped our learners to understand the importance of celebrating the events in a meaningful way.

Pageturner Program: We are elated on the rewarding completion of the reading programme wherein 85% of students completed their annual target of reading 15 books.

ICE 3.0 This Project presentation gave the students the opportunity to build their confidence in the knowledge they have acquired over the academic year, and most importantly to apply what they have learnt to understand the world around them.

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RSM International Math contest Nine of our students took part in 30-minute Online Challenge ,The International Math Contest, by RSM foundation and received their Excelling and Competitive certificates .

FOCUS AREAS We, at ICE, are committed to improve our processes and pedagogy every year. Few focus areas for the next year are as follows:

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Revamping the Co-curricular activities with focus on providing opportunities to develop creativity, expression and personal wellbeing in a variety of ways, with periodic evaluation and assessments.

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Enhanced Global Perspectives curriculum with added rigour to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that suits their context, culture and ethos.

ACER EXAMS 

Exposure and enhancement of evaluation

Our students attempted the ACER exam with

processes as per international grade level

applaudable

expectations to train students for various

results where they matched global

competitive exams.

standards with outstanding scores . Out of 12 students who participated in ACER ,IBT 2018:

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Strengthening it's multilingual culture, ,the School plans to introduce Kannada as a

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4 students got High Distinction and 3 students got Distinction in English , Math and Science

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In English ,Hiranmayi D of Grade-IV scored an impressive Country percentile of 98.1 and Ahana Ayypparaj of Grade III 95.8

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Krishna Chaitanya Reddy of Grade-VI scored an astounding Country percentile of 96.4 in Math

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Yatin Sumedh of Grade-IV secured highest Country Percentile 89.4 in Science

Functional Language from Grade I in 2019.

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Note from Secondary

Note from Primary Balance is the key at ICE and all of our students have had abundant time to play and explore together throughout the year, whilst also allowing sufficient time to focus on academic activities that provide the foundation skills they need for higher levels of achievement next year. It warms my heart as the students bounce happily in the school doors and often refuse to leave when it is time to go home, as I see daily evidence of their love of learning and of ICE.

I can't believe this academic year has passed by so quickly and it feels like we started just yesterday! As we approach the summer break, I feel extremely proud and satisfied to witness the immense learning and growth of our learners in such a short period of time. The ability to expand one's mind and strive for lifelong learning is critical for success. We know that Information and knowledge on everything is increasing every day. This means that your knowledge must also increase to keep up. It has been proven by research that the most successful people read an average of 2-3 hours per day. I request all parents to ensure that their ward continues to read at least one book per week during the holidays as well.

We are confident that we have prepared them well, and they are motivated and ready for the challenges ahead. We're already planning for 2019-2020 and it looks set to be another busy and wonderful year full of adventures at ICE! We would like to thank our dedicated teachers, efficient administration team, and hardworking auxiliary staff, for upholding the spirit and Vision of ICE and trying their very best to aim for excellence.

I express my gratitude to the Almighty for ending another term successfully. I also would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents for your continued support and understanding all through the term.

Good teamwork and collaboration is central to the success of the school and we would like to thank our parents for giving their time, resources, skills, and valuable support to us this year. We look forward to continuing to work closely with you to ensure the very best for each and every one of our students.

Students and teachers who have worked tirelessly in the course of the term are all eager to rest before the commencement of a new term. I wish all the students, parents and guardians a rejuvenating holiday and for those travelling safe journeys.

Ms. Mayuri Kanabar Team Lead Primary

Ms. Siddhi Shah Team Lead - Secondary

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