Term 4 Issue 4 22 June 2012
KISC Community Celebration John 1:14 ―The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood‖ (The Message). Lead Story Headline One of KISC‘s values is community. On June 9, a wonderful KISC community wedding took place between two of its teachers, Simon from the UK and Wendy from the USA. They met two years ago and God worked in their lives to bring them to this great occasion. They chose to share their wedding with the KISC community creating great excitement and joy among students, staff and parents. They chose to do a ―janti‖ which is a Nepali tradition where the groom collects his bride along with the entourage of a band and guests processing and dancing alongside. (see picture). The wedding in the KISC hall carried on this joyous celebration. For many of the students (the whole secondary school of 84 students was invited!), it was their first experience of a Christian wedding and reception in which the gospel was clearly shared. The students enthusiastic response to the ―I do‘s‖ of the traditional vows was reminiscent of the recent royal wedding and reflected the students‘ love for these two members of staff. The recurring theme in the service and speeches was the important presence of the 3rd person, Jesus, in this joining of two. (Ecclesiastes 4:12b ― A cord of three strands is not easily broken‖) Two of the gifts presented in the speeches were an eraser and a permanent marker. The mark of a Christian marriage is forgiveness (erasing each other‘s weaknesses and failings) and edification (remembering permanently the strengths that were part of the initial attraction).
Term 1 2012 Secondary Arts Day
Tues 26 June
Secondary Final 11:30-12:30 Assembly Weds 27 Primary Final Assembly
1:30-2:30 Weds 27
End of Year Celebration @ Godavari
6pm
Staff Training Days
Thu 2– Mon 6 August
Staff Parent Worship
12:15pm Mon 6 Aug
All Classes Begin
Tue 7 Aug
25th Anniversary Celebrations
Thu 9—Sat 11 Aug
Weds 27
CIE Thu 14 Aug Examination Results Released Whole School Wed 22 Aug Parents Meeting 6pm—8pm End of Term 1
Thank you from Simon and Wendy
Fri 5 Oct
End of Year Celebration Wed 27 June 6pm Godavari Tickets on sale until Mon 25 June 12 noon Tickets include transport
We would like to say an enormous thank you to everyone who helped in making our wedding so spectacularly amazing. We have been blown away by the support we have been given, by the friendships that have grown, and by the immense blessing it is to be a part of this community. We have poured over the book of memories that was so kindly given to us. It is beautiful. We will take it with pride to our home countries. We thank you, too, for the generous gift. of money. Finally, may we also thank you for making Larry and Joanne Cornelius so welcome. I know that they were impressed by the transformation from school to wedding venue, and the giving hearts of all those that helped, in particular the students that stayed behind to clean up. We are looking forward to returning and continuing our walk with Jesus at KISC. God Bless, Simon and Wendy
Primary House Competition We have had an amazing year of house competitions. It has been a close battle between the houses throughout the year‘s events: Splash Day, Football, Primary Picnic and Sports Day. When all the scores were tallied there was a 3-way tie! Congratulations to Black, Blue & Green Houses for their excellent effort displayed throughout the year in all 5 events!
Primary Summer Reading Program Come join in the summer reading program. Record books that you have read over the summer that are in English, or your first language, and that are the right level for you or that challenge your reading skills. Collect your record booklet from Reception. KISC library is open each Wednesdays during the holidays from 10am to 12noon.
Welcome to new staff
Michael Gaunt & family - Math, UK
We warmly welcome the following staff to KISC:
Andreas Bartschi, - Math/IT, Switzerland
Seung-Hun Park - Korean and Korean Math
Andrew Bleakley - Faculty Head of Humanities, UK
Tara Malycha - Year 2 Class Teacher, Australia
Katie Phillips - ESL, UK
Kelsi McGillivray - Year 4 Class Teacher, USA
Melissa Smith - ESL & Year 7 Spanish, USA
Stephanie Fast - Year 5 Class Teacher, USA
Angus Doulas & family - Project Development Manager, UK
Gretchen Schlie - Vice Principal, USA
Brenden Connell - English, UK Isabelle Monnier - French, France
PRIMARY END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR SPECIAL EVENTS : Tuesday, 26 June - Primary End of the Year Celebration—We want to celebrate the end to a fantastic school year. To celebrate Year 1-4 students will go swimming and Year 5-6 students will go bowling. Permission slips are arriving on Thursday, please have them in by Monday, 25 June. Wednesday, 27 June - Primary Final Assembly: Please come join us at 1:30-2:30 in KISC Hall. We will be rejoicing in God‘s blessings over the past year, celebrating the Year 6 students graduating from primary and saying farewell to students: Sally and Bea Cho, Nikolas Ilomaki, Nelson Braaten, Ruth Hnamler and to staff: Whitney Fairchild, Sara Snead, Sarah Kernohan, Nina Ilomaki, Kristi Loper (1 year furlough). Refreshments to follow.
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EQUIP Update Thank you for your support and prayers. We have had many answers to prayers as we move forward with agreements with the Nepal government and setting up the Transformational Education College (TEC). The development day for KISC and the TEC went well and we are all excited about the curriculum framework being designed. A photo of the training is below. Two new members will be joining the Teacher Trainers team from July, Sally Bollis and her husband and Amber Hohensee. They will be doing intensive Nepali and visiting EQUIP projects from August to December. Pray for their transition and as they learn about the education, culture and language of Nepal. The aim for Sally, Amber and Melissa Smith is to set up a Nepali school in Pokhara, starting August 2013. I would like to share a testimony from one of our English Teachers in Lamjung. ―I am very grateful with KISC EQUIP for all the trainings and constructive feedback on my teaching performance. I am very satisfied with my lesson now compared to before. I started to feel like I have to do lots more hard work to meet the national goal. However, nothing is impossible. I will motivate the students and promote the students‘ English language and vocabulary building as well‖ (A photo of Krishna interviewing a teacher can be seen below). Amrit, Dil and Krishna are doing follow up training in Tansen this weekend, please pray for safe travel and open hearts and minds. Thank you, Nisha
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KISC 25th Anniversary Update COME JOIN THE AWAKENING ON AUG. 9-11 Register for the various activities for the 25th Anniversary celebration. NOW! Registration forms are available at KISC Reception or online at www.kisc.edu.np/25thanniversary Please return the completed forms to Reception or email them to anniversary@kisc.edu.np Sign-up sheets for KISC staff are available at the staff room. The registration will enable us to know how many chairs and meal bookings we need to make for each activity. Buy Tickets for the Special Anniversary Dinner that will be on Saturday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Godavari. Tickets are NR 1000 each for adults and NR 600 each for students. Tickets will be on sale during the June 27 End of Year Celebration. For schedule of events for the celebration go to: www.kisc.edu.np/25thanniversary Term 4 Issue 4
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Blue Sky Concert: Melissa Otto Saturday 23 June 6.30-8.30pm KISC Hall Tickets available at Reception 200Rps per person 700Rps per family Proceeds go to Nepali children’s scholarships
KISC Library Holiday Opening Times Wednesdays 10am to 12pm
Kathmandu International Study Centre P.O. Box 2714 Dhobighat Lalitpur Nepal
PTA Update The PTA would like to conclude this school year with a big thank you to all parents! Thank you for being a blessing and making KISC a great community. Let us join together in giving thanks to God for His: Protection, provision and sustaining power throughout this school year. The amazing staff that He provides year after year. Faithfulness over the past 25 years. Leading and guiding of us into our future dreams and visions for KISC and EQUIP. Let us pray together for: Those who will be remaining at KISC that they will have a refreshing & renewing summer which enables them to return to KISC in eager anticipation for the year ahead. Those staff that are leaving KISC & for those that are coming to KISC, that God would be central to all their plans. The ability to experience the grace & patience they will need for all the adjustments that are required of them. God to grant them good health & protection. Those students who have completed their secondary education and are moving onto further education or careers. Pray that they would draw on the strong foundation that was built for them educationally, emotionally & spiritually at KISC which has enabled & equipped them for their future. Pray that they would be people who are willing to go against the grain of popular culture & press on for all that Christ has for them, knowing unreservedly their purpose on earth & taking hold of that. The ‗behind the scenes‘ staff that are the crucial cogs that make KISC work. Pray that they would feel valued and see their role as part of belonging to the body of KISC. KISC & EQUIP to be a real & tangible reflection of Christ in Nepal. The ability to attract & draw many to HIM. Pray that we would be ambassadors for HIM in Nepal bringing transformation to individuals, communities & the nation. May you have a blessed holiday, The PTA
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I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance Ephesians 1 v 18