The International School Bangalore
New Student Acceptance Pack
Dear Parents,
Welcome to TISB Primary Years!
We're delighted to welcome you and your child to The International School Bangalore (TISB) as you embark on an exciting journey with us. Congratulations on your child's acceptance into our esteemed institution.
At TISB, we take pride in creating a vibrant learning atmosphere that sparks curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and nurtures holistic development. Your child will join a diverse community of learners with access to top-notch facilities, exceptional faculty, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities
This information pack provides comprehensive details about our curriculum, school policies, extracurricular activities, and support services, ensuring your child's success and well-being. We encourage you to explore these resources thoroughly and reach out to our dedicated team for any questions or further assistance Please refer to the PY Parents’ Handbook alongside this document.
As partners in your child's educational journey, we're committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive and realize their full potential Let's work together to cultivate a love for learning and prepare your child for a future brimming with possibilities.
Welcome once again to TISB! We're eager to get to know your family and witness your child's remarkable growth and accomplishments in the years ahead
WHO TO CONTACT LIST
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
CAFETERIA MENU (SAMPLE)
Cafeteria follows a 3-week cycle The weekly menu can be viewed in the parent portal
PROSPECTUS LINKS
PRIMARY YEARS MIDDLE SCHOOL IG YEARS IBDP
PYDeputyPrincipal&Coordinator
The following are the key individuals leading the PY team in the current academic year and their respective email contacts are listed below If you have any inquiries before the start of the term, please feel free to reach out to them via email.
Ms. Amy Wright PY Deputy Principal wamy@tisbacin
Ms. Archana Joshi PY Coordinator jarchana@tisbacin
The student will also have a class teacher which you will be informed of at the start of the school They should be your first point of contact for any queries for the remainder of the academic year.
Textbooks
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) primarily adopts an inquiry-based approach, fostering students' development of conceptual understandings As students delve into a diverse array of topics aligned with the Programme of Inquiry overview, relying solely on one textbook to support the curriculum and learning objectives is not feasible However, to ensure parents are kept informed about the learning occurring in the classroom, they receive both a yearly curriculum overview and a weekly update These updates comprehensively outline the objectives and learning activities happening in the classroom, providing parents with valuable insights into their child's educational journey.
TermDates
You can find the Term Dates for the current academic year in our website. Please note that the dates are subject to changes often, so it is always important to refer to the website to be get the up-to-date information.
Link to Term Dates
MusicLessons
In PY, we make it a point to value a holistic approach to child development As part of this, children are given the opportunity to take instrumental or voice lessons. Children are given the chance to also show what they have learned through participation in recitals, larger concerts, and other events. Our aim is to give every child the chance to perform and in addition to performing music as a soloist, PY offers Choir and select instrumental ensembles
Those wishing to register for next year are asked to complete the following form to be added to the new registrations. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before responding! This will prevent confusion regarding lesson fees and structure
Music lesson Form Link
SchoolBusTransport
For any queries regarding transport and bus routes, or to book your place on the school transport, please contact Sam Tours (tisbtransport@samtoursntravelscom)
Click here to see the updated bus routes. Please note that the routes are subject to change.
BoardingInformation
We offer boarding to grade 5 and onward For boarding families, please read through the Boarding Handbook for more information and details about boarding.
Pendingdocuments
Please ensure that you have sent all the required documentation requested in the Offer Letter including past reports, Parent Agreement Form, Student Medical History Form, Local Guardian Form (Boarding families only) and the Non-Local Guardian Form.
FridayUpdateCommunication
From mid-July, you will start receiving our Friday Updates which are sent out to parents and students every Friday and contain important information. Please do look out for this email every week, which may be inadvertently directed to your spam or junk mail.
HouseSystem
At TISB we have four Houses - Explorers, Voyagers, Pioneers and Discoverers and each student and staff member are associated with a House. Throughout the year there are several inter-House competitions, and the House system is also associated with our Rewards & Systems Policy New students will be informed of which House they are to be in during the first week of school. You will need to buy them a house T-shirt to wear during inter-house events
Student&ParentPortal
All parents will be sent account activation details to access to the ISAMS Parent Portal on their child’s first day at TISB. The iSams parent portal is a site that allows parents to access individual student information like grades and important documents, such as school policies. We urge parents to download the iParent app at the same time, and allow Push Notifications, as you will then be notified when new information and notices are added.
If you have any queries regarding the iSams Parent Portal, please contact Ms. Sulochana ssulochana@tisbacin
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
Children in LG1 to Grade 5 take part in cocurricular activities on Mondays from 110pm to 2.30pm. The CCAs are provided by a mix of external companies and some of the TISB Teaching Team The children have a choice from a range of activities including:
Ballet
Contemporary Dance
Chess Robotics
Space Education
Drama
Art and Craft
Book Lovers Club
Indian karate
Photography&SocialMedia
After School Activities (ASAs)
Children in Grade 3 – 5 can partake in a range of after- school sports including Soccer Cricket Swimming and Basketball, where they receive practice and coaching from the Team of PE specialists.There is also an option to join the PY choir with our vibrant PY Music teacher. The children select their options based on their preferences.
ASAs run from 245pm-410pm
If you do NOT wish your son or daughter to appear in any photographs or other publications then please email Ms. Shobhita (kshobhita@tisb.ac.in) and Ms. Archana (jarchana@tisbacin), clearly giving the name and grade along with a photo of your son or daughter for reference.
What should my child bring to school each day?
It is vital that students are well prepared for the school day To support this, students are requested to bring the following equipment daily:
School diary
Library Reading books
Pencil cases (two pencils, ruler, eraser, a few colour pencils)- Please avoid very fancy stationery
Water bottle (must be labelled)
School Hat
SchoolUniform
Students are required to wear their school uniform during school hours. Therefore, parents need to order uniforms well in advance before the student’s first day of school
Uniform Vendor and Ordering Info
Formal for boys: grey shorts, blue half sleeved shirt, blue socks, black leather shoes, blue round hat.
Formal for girls: blue dress, blue socks, black leather shoes, blue round hat or blue half sleeved shirt, grey skirt, blue socks, black leather shoes and blue round hat
Please note: For formal uniform leather shoes are the correct footwear to be worn – not trainers.
PE Uniform: PE shorts, PE t-shirt, white socks, trainers (non-marking soles), blue round hat
Optional: Blue TISB fleece, TISB Track suit (in cold weather)
House Uniform: House T-shirt, PE shorts, trainers
WhatadaylookslikeinPY?
A regular day in PY can look varied and different depending on the subjects scheduled Pleasetakealookatsomesampledaysforthefollowinggrades.
2
- 8:10 8:10 - 8:50
7:20 - 7:30: Class Registration & Class Wellbeing
*MFL: Modern Foreign Languages
*PSHME: Personal, Social, Health, and Moral Education
Digitalplatformsforlearning
We use Microsoft Teams and OneNote Class Notebook as our digital learning platforms To ensure a seamless experience, please follow these steps:
Student Email ID and Password: You will receive your child's email ID and password from the IT department at the start of the school year. Please store or note this information somewhere for quick retrieval
Application Download: Download both Microsoft Teams and OneNote on the device that will be used by your child Instructions for downloading and setting up these applications are attached.
By completing these steps, you will help your child be ready for a smooth and effective digital learning experience.
One Note Student Guide Teams Instruction
Whatwillyoureceiveaweekbeforeschool?
One week before the reopening day, parents will receive a welcome pack from the teacher This welcome pack will include the following items:
Class list
Timetable
Learning week plan
Updated PY handbook
Cafeteria menu
Any other relevant documents for the grade
The welcome pack helps in preparing for a smooth and successful start to the new school year
Whatwillhappeninthefirstweekofschool?
Transition and Orientation
The first week of school is dedicated to transitioning students, whether they are advancing to a new grade or joining us from a different school. During this week, we will focus on key learning expectations to ensure a smooth adjustment period Activities will include:
Organizing books and folders
Establishing essential classroom agreements
Revisiting previously learned concepts
Exploring elements of the PYP, such as learner profile attributes and approaches to learning skills
This foundational week is crucial for setting the tone for the academic year and helping students feel comfortable and prepared.
Orientation Programme - August 3, Saturday
(For All New PY Students & Parents)
The schedule & details of the Orientation Programme for new all new PY students are outlined below: TIME EVENT
10.30 - 11:15 am Welcome for new and returning parents Main Auditorium
11:15-11:30 am Tea/ Coffee Break PY Corridor Area
11:30 - 12:15 pm An interactive Meet the teacher and PYP Workshop (Parents & children) PY classrooms
12.15 - 1:00 pm Informal Interaction and Q and A session with PY Deputy Principal / PYP Coordinator (Families who wish to return home can do so) PY Portico
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The International School Bangalore NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road Bangalore - 562 125, Karnataka State, India
Tel: +91 80 6723 5900
