The American International School of Rotterdam
SHARK 09.03.12
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From the Interim Director and Elementary Principal
“AISR was at its very best” was of many compliments said about yesterdayʼs AISR Science Evening. It was an event that was enjoyed by young and old alike. Many thanks to Dr. Markham, Ms. Heinonen and all the students who helped with a very informative and fun evening.
We are pleased to announce that AISR is considering starting a specialist Summer Language Academy. This would be the first time that we would offer such a program and needless to say, we are very excited about the prospect. Before such an endeavor can begin, we need to explore the AISR community’s response to such a summer program. Ms. Amber McCartney, who is coordinating the research, will be sending out a short survey to all our families asking how many of them would be interested in participating in the program. I will keep you up to date with future developments. Following up on last weekend’s very exciting NECIS tournament, here is a report from some of the coaches: SUCCESS BOOKED AT NECIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY AISR “Last weekend AISR hosted 9 NECIS schools (Northwest European Council of International Schools) from 5 countries at AISR and Sporthall Schenkel. 450 participants, 30 officials and lots of parent help made the tournament an exciting and successful event. The dance social Saturday evening not only was great fun with dance and music but the students got to see themselves play on the big screen. Video coverage of the games was taken earlier in the day by Nikita Sozonov. It was a great event that will be repeated next year in March. AISR games went well... U12 Boys- report from Coach Bennett As coach of the U12 Boys Basketball team, it was good to see my players enthusiastically participate in the sport of basketball- a game they love! However, because we lacked experience and players, we were met with many challenges. Nonetheless, as a team, my players were able to meet some of the goals we set at the beginning of the season by playing as a team and learning the fundamentals of the game. One of the things I am most proud of my players for, is the fact that they displayed good sportsmanship on the basketball court at all time. It was evident that they had fun every time they hit the court, no matter how difficult the game was for them. The highlight of the season was seeing how motivated and excited the team was when they won their first game of the season in the N.E.C.I.S. tournament. U12 Girls (+ 2 boys)- report from Mr. Gutierrez season was filled with lots of learning and fun. Each player came away with a better understanding of the sport of basketball, its rules and the offensive and defensive skills of their position(s). The team ended the season with a 7th place finish in the NECIS tournament. They displayed great resilience and sportsmanship every time they stepped foot on the court, win or lose. The squad was composed of a great group of student-athletes. They will always be remembered for their great effort, hard work and smiles.
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