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The Vientiane International School Monthly Magazine
November/December 2011 | Issue 7
MRISA Junio r Basketball page 12
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the IB as the “Having curriculum framework is an effective foundation for VIS to assist students develop as self-directed, internationally-minded, community-conscious citizens.
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The Spirit of Giving page 15
Making Sense of The Grades in MYP The low-down on report grades
Laying The Foundations for Learning Grade 7 students report on their SALSA trip
The THIMUN Experience Confidence is built at the Model United Nations
CIS/WASC commend VIS on page 14
Swim Meet VIS and LASA partner to promote swimming
Director‟s Notes page 1
Primary News page 2
Secondary News page 4
Sports News page 12
VIS MISSION STATEMENT ທາ້ ທາຊ, ົນບ ັນານໃຈ ແລະ ກະກຽມ ນ ັກຮຽນເຂົ້າສຉ ີ ິ ຌ ົວຈິງ ູ່ ວ Áskorun hrífur nemendur og undirbýr þá fyrir lífið framundan.
Stawianie wyzwań, inspirowanie i przygotowywanie uczniow do życia
Paghahamon, Pagpupukaw, at Paghahanda sa mga Mag-aaral para sa Buhay
ความท้าทาย แรงบันดาลใจ และการเตรี ยมพร้อม สาหรับผูใ้ ฝ่ รู ้ที่ใคร่ คน้ คว้าในวิถีแห่งชีวติ uitdagend, inspirerend, en voorbereidend tot een levenlang leren Mencabar, Menginspirasi dan Menyediakan Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat चन ु ौती को सामना गनन उत्प्रेररत गदै (रेरणा दददै ) जीवन जजउने कऱाससक्ने
सिक्षाथॉऱाइ तयार पानेI Utmanande, inspirerande och förbereder lärande för livet Utfordrende, inspirerende og en forberedelse til resten av livet Herausforderung, Inspriration und Vorbereitung fuer ein lebenslanges Lernen 的使命是为学者们 提供一个具有挑战性，激励性及终身学习的 优异环境 Can’t see your language? Please send in your translations to rachaelp@vislao.com
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Primary News
by Mr Jon Davidson The last couple of months have certainly been packed with activity with some truly wonderful events including some highly entertaining assemblies and a colourful December production to round off the semester. Teachers and students have been hard at work with three way conferences and compiling portfolios. Units of inquiry have led to some interesting actions such as in grade 3, where students went on www.freerice.com at home to play the game. This game means that for every correct answer 10g of rice is donated to those in dire need. Then there was the garden that is being planted by our Prep class. I don‟t think that Ms. Carla or Ms. Kathy knew what they were taking on when they encouraged their students to plan and build a habitat outside their classrooms, but it will be a great reminder of Ms. Carla‟s time with us and we are sure she will come back and see how our garden is going. Next semester looks as if it will be equally hectic with the grade 5 exhibition. This is the culminating activity of the PYP, during which the students will showcase all the skills, attitudes, knowledge and concepts that make up the programme. So as we head into this well-deserved break I would like to thank the teachers and students for all their hard work. I would also like to thank all parents for the tremendous support they have given to the school. Whether this was through contributing to the
events put on by our parents and friends association, reading with students or digging gardens, it only goes to prove that education is hugely enriched through engagement. Have a restful break, stay safe and I look forward to seeing everyone in January.
Welcome to our new Prep teacher! As Carla Holmes goes to join her family in Vietnam we will be welcoming a new teacher to the VIS community. Her name is Kerryn Arthur who comes to us from Australia. Kerryn has a wealth of experience teaching the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate, having spent several years at the Intercommunity School near Zurich in Switzerland. We are delighted that she will be joining us in January and I am sure everyone will make her feel at home here in Laos.
Mathletics is a fun way to help reinforce the mathematics we teach in school. Students have the chance to practice skills and apply concepts in an engaging and motivational way. They can compete with children from around the world, earn certificates and gain points to spend on their own on-screen character. Grade 5 have been diving into Mathletics and have been so enthusiastic that they have won themselves a place in the “hall of fame” becoming two of the top scoring classes in the world. Out of 10,000 schools they were both in the top thirty classes! Congratulations grade 5 – we are proud of our budding Mathletes.
Creativity
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Seasons Concert By Hannah Muziol and Isabella Chapman GRADE 5 STUDENTS
CHORAL CONFIDENCE By Rachael Phiasanaxay PARENT As a parent and a member of staff at VIS, I have attended several school concerts and have always enjoyed watching the children building their confidence and demonstrating their wonderful talents and abilities on stage. Performance is a great forum for sharing what we enjoy and what we understand of the world and it is so easy as a member of the audience to forget how challenging it can be to stand up in front of a large mass of people and give yourself over to them. So when Ms. Merrilee announced to the VIS Community Choir that we would be included in the programme of music for the concert a familiar butterfly began to flutter! The community choir had only formed a couple of months prior to this event and with rehearsals once a week we were understandably nervous about the whole thing. Luckily Ms. Merrilee had the greatest confidence in us as a group and despite a few concerns we eventually agreed to take a risk, put away our music sheets and trust in our ability to face our fears and sing beautifully! I would highly recommend therefore to anyone who enjoys singing, even if you think you can‟t, to come along on Saturday mornings at 10am. The sessions are fun and laid back and I am always amazed at how quickly we can learn a new song and sound so harmonious! It‟s also a great way to relax, be creative and meet new people as well as broadening your comfort zones!
The Primary Music Concert was an amazing Friday night full of lovely performances from grade levels EY to 6. The evening was hosted by Ms.Merrilee and the theme was “Seasons”. There were a wide variety of performances including songs, dances, a choir and students playing musical instruments. It was very international and we had music from many different cultures all over the world. It was such a fantastic night. Thankyou to Ms.Anna and Ms.Merrilee for all their hard work.
Secondary News
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by Ms Kim Green
As I reflect on the semester the VIS mission sits clearly in my mind as the number of opportunities for us to be challenged, inspired and prepared for life has created the tapestry of learning that has occurred. All of the learners in our community have questioned, inquired and sought new understandings over the course of this semester. There have been opportunities to be involved in exciting sports leagues, co-curricular opportunities such as Model United Nations, SALSA and community and service projects. The Secondary Student Council has continued to demonstrate that anything is possible through their partnership with Ban Saphanthong Tai school and through their new connection with Bendigo South East College. Our Grade 12 students have submitted applications to universities around the world, our grade 11 students have completed their first semester of the IBDP which has ended with the Group 4 project presentations this week.
Challenging and inspiring our learners is a responsibility that our teaching team puts at the fore of the planning and delivery of the curriculum and the support and guidance they provide our students. There is no doubt that the quality of the curriculum at VIS is world class and provides our students with the ability to successfully transition into new schools when they move from VIS or into post-secondary education when they graduate. The high quality learning that occurs at VIS is due to the dedication, expertise and knowledge of our teachers and I thank them for their ongoing forward momentum and their desire to constantly reflect and improve. It is therefore with confidence that I can say that our learners at VIS are prepared for life. I wish you a all a safe and happy holiday break and for our students and families who are relocating over the break I wish you existing new adventures.
We will be saying farewell to several VIS families over the Christmas break. In helping with the transition from Laos to your new home or your passport country, it is important to have some support when making the move. To the left, you will find a comprehensive power point to give you "Tips & Tools" for a smooth transition.
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Connections Through Service By Addie Thavisack SECONDARY PRINCIPALâ€&#x;S ASSISTANT
Over the last month two groups of students and teachers have visited VIS from Bendigo South East College in Australia. A relationship with this school was developed through one of the visitors that came to VIS to complete our CIS/WASC re-accreditation. The aim of the visit was to make connections between students at BSE and VIS. Both groups visited our sister school Ban Saphanthong Tai School and donated $1900 to VIS for our work with our sister school. The student council received $1000 of these funds and used the money to buy class sets of library books and text books for each grade level and stationary sets for the students. On Monday 5th December it was the Secondary Student Councilâ€&#x;s pleasure to accompany the second group of student from BSE to Ban Saphanthong Tai and present the books. At BSTT Mrs. Khamlai gave an introduction and showed us around. The Bendigo Students observed the classroom and joined BSTT students in drawing lessons. We invited Big Brother Mouse to give instructions for how to take care of the books and then we split the BSTT students into grade level groups for group reading with the Bendigo students. At the end of the visit Mrs. Khamlai thanked BSE and VIS on behalf of the students and staff at. She said they were very happy and thanked us for the support and donations.
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Making Sense of Grades in the MYP By Jon Smedes MYP COORDINATOR
IBMYP In Action Laying the Foundations for Learning: Grade 7 SALSA By Maggie McAden GRADE 7 STUDENT
It is about that time of year where the focus for many students will be on the grades or final levels of achievement they have achieved for each subject. In the MYP, final achievement levels are awarded on a 1-7 scale, which will appear on the semester report for each subject.
Our Grade 7 SALSA trip was an amazing experience during which we got to experience the lifestyle of the villagers in Na Pho village, just a 2 hour tuk- tuk ride from Luang Prabang.
This 1-7 achievement level is determined from teacher judgement about studentsâ€&#x; performance against defined assessment criteria. This is based on their own Individual achievement and not against the work of other students. Teachers use the descriptors that describe an achievement level to make a judgment.
On the very first day, first thing in the morning, we traveled to Sop Chek high school and started working on the foundation for a new class room, which meant mixing lots and lots of cement. The buckets were very heavy, and it involved lots of shoveling rocks, sand, and cement into buckets and different piles. We also did this on the fourth day of the study trip.
Each subject has its own unique assessment criteria, thus determining levels of assessment concentrates on identifying the appropriate descriptor for each assessment criterion. The highest descriptors do not imply faultless performance. A student who attains a high achievement level for one criterion will not necessarily reach high achievement levels for the other criteria. Similarly, a student who attains a low achievement level for one criterion will not necessarily attain low achievement levels for the other criteria.
On the third morning, we went back to Sop Chek high school and cut, and bent iron to create a base for the pillars of the classroom.
Once there have been sufficient judgments made the teacher can make a judgment as to a final achievement level for each particular criterion. The sum of these achievement levels is then calculated and measured against a final grade boundaries table in order to ascertain the 1-7 achievement level for each subject.
A great learning opportunity that helped us get in touch with how the villagers lived was learning how to weave several different types of baskets (which we got to take home!), and also practicing the different fishing techniques that they used.
This process ensures that studentsâ€&#x; final achievement levels are measured from assessments they have completed over the whole reporting period. This means that there is a level of consistency across the subjects and that studentsâ€&#x; are not relying on any one final assessment or examination to determine their final achievement level. In a sense, the final examinations make up just another assessment through which teachers can make an informed decision about student achievement.
Another less laborious activity that we did was going rafting in the Seung River with bamboo rafts. It was great! We also had time to swim, which was even more fun! On several other occasions we got to go swimming, too. The rafting and the swimming were definitely the highlights of our trip!
Playing a friendship game of soccer with the high school and with another primary school we visited was also something we enjoyed. All in all, the Grade 7 Study Trip was lots of fun!
VISIT THE GRADE 7 SALSA WIKISPACE
IBDP In Action
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By Todd Richer IBDP COORDINATOR Learning at VIS is envisaged as a life-long experience. The IB learner profile outlines the attributes and aspirations of internationally-minded students engaged in the IB programmes. In the Diploma Programme there is a considered approach to studentsâ€&#x; development beyond academic considerations. An emphasis is placed on relationships and the learning emerging from these that takes the student beyond the confines of a contentbased education. The aim is to foster personal and interpersonal skills that will bring considerable advantages to our learners. During the first semester I have observed VIS Diploma students:
Take ownership of their own development and learning through planning. Our students take responsibility for their own personal and academic growth. They can set clear and realistic targets, prioritize conflicting demands and plan for success.
Act with social and academic maturity and integrity. Our students are confident and at ease with individuals and groups with which they may be unfamiliar and show respect for the culture, opinions and values of others. They challenge accepted wisdom and develop their own understanding from this experience. They learn from their errors, take responsibility for their actions, and acknowledge the input and contributions of others.
Demonstrate a reflective approach and an attitude of continuous improvement. They consider and review their work objectively and reflect on better ways of performing the task and raising standards when the task is repeated so that improvements are made in the future.
Use effectively the Information resources that are made available to them to assist in the acquisition of knowledge and its relevant application. They can use data and information management methods effectively, including electronic data and library resources. They can evaluate effectively the value and content of data that they collect and use it appropriately.
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IBDP In Action
GRADE 11 SALSA TRIP By Oda Karlsen and Clara Lachet GRADE 11 STUDENTS
On Tuesday 22th November Grade 11 left school for the airport at 5 am. When we arrived at Pakse, our first destination was the local market. After shopping for fruits and snacks, we were stuck with watching Planet of the Apes during an hour-long bus ride. We then went on boats that sent us to our next destination, Don Daeng. The view was magnificent. We jumped off the boats, where our feet sank in the icy water. It got warmer as we reached the sand. Apart from the splendid beach and our comfortable lodges, the bug population was exceptionally horrendous. Early the second morning, everyone walked three kilometers to the Simoungkhang School. We were excited to meet the children and start working. When we arrived at the school we were touched by the children who greeted us with their smiles and necklaces, made of beautiful flowers. In return we painted the dull looking buildings in white, we built soccer goals from scratch using blue pipes and lastly we taught basic English such as numbers, shapes and colors. The children were wonderful; they were very cooperative, and very motivated to learn. It brought joy to all of us. After a long and tiring day of work, we walked all the way back, only this time we felt the pain aching through our bodies. We had quite
a long rest on the smooth but hot sizzling sand. Some of us were gathering wood to make a massive bonfire on the beach. Once that was prepared, we went fishing before sunset. It was quite an experience. Unfortunately we only caught five fish, but luckily they were delicious. We had to kill time before the usual sticky rice for dinner. We swam in the cold and refreshing Mekong River. Although, not everyone did, for they were afraid of catching parasites. Some walked along the beach admiring the view, while others enjoyed burying someone in the sand. Sadly the bonfire was postponed until the next day, since the stormy wind took over the night. Day three was the last day we had to work at the school, and carry out some final touches. Everyone had a lot of energy and motivation that day. In a perfect way, to end the last work day, we finally made a huge fire on the beach and laid down in the cold sand and gazed at the sky full of bright shimmering stars, making a wish when we saw shooting stars. On day four we took the students from the Simoungkhang School on a special trip to Wat
Phu. There we enjoyed the great view, ate lunch and developed an even stronger bond with the children. The trip was very successful. Both we and the children learned a lot from the trip. After a baci with the children, they drove off in small tractors singing „‟Head, shoulder, knees and toes‟‟; it was rather emotional for those who were so attached to the kids. On the very last day we gave alms to the monks as a „‟thank you‟‟ for our stay on the island, before heading back home to Vientiane. Don Daeng is definitely a place where students in Grade 11 would want to go back to in the future.
THIMUN The THIMUN Experience By Brian Kwon GRADE 10 STUDENT We left school on Tuesday, 15th of November to travel to the Singapore edition of The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN). After our tiring journey and a nice burger from Burger King, we settled into our hotel rooms to have a good night sleep for the upcoming conference. However, we were all too nervous and excited to be part of this great conference so we actually did not get much sleep. On the first day of the THIMUN Singapore conference, we all separated to get to our General Assemblies (GA). After saying good bye to our MUN directors, we found our way to our GA. When I stepped into the lecture room where my General Assembly was being held it was extremely unsettling, awkward and frightening for me, because there wasn‟t a single familiar face I knew, and I did not know exactly what to. After the countries‟ attendance has been taken, our GA started lobbying which is an activity where the delegations of NGOs and countries bring their resolutions and talk about how to develop the resolutions in order to get them approved by the approval panel. While participating in bouncing ideas off other delegates and explaining my country‟s position, I was able to make some friends which made the experience more bearable. Lunch was a bit of a challenge as well because there were so many students there and I didn‟t want to eat alone in such a large group. Fortunately I was able to eat with some of the new friends I had met. One major thing that I have taken from this THIMUN Singapore conference is not to be afraid when I am making a speech in front of people. I have always thought that I was capable of making a speech or a presentation in front of others without having my legs vibrating from the pressure; however it turns out that I‟m not. I was shaking when I was giving the opening speech to the other ambassadors as they were all unfamiliar faces. In order to restore my confidence, I made eye contact with people that were giving me their full attention, which comforted me while I was giving the speech. Also I tried to speak slowly in order to make sure people could understand my English and what I was talking about. This experience was an unforgettable one that was absolutely priceless. After having such a delightful conference, and making more than 15 friends from all over the world, I am planning to attend the MRISA MUN to be held in Hanoi in February and as many other MUN conferences that I can. I urge my fellow students to join me in January to prepare for this wonderful opportunity.
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MRISA Leadership Summit
Johanna von Behaim
Blake Gardiner
When Ms. Nikki first approached me asking if I was interested in join the Leadership conference I was not all too enthusiastic, thinking that it sounded like a rather boring event. However, after giving it some thought I signed up anyways hoping to gather some new experiences and to be honest, just to enjoy a few days off school. It turned out to be a lot more. Unlike in the Sports MRISAs, where student compete with a team from their own school against others, the leadership conference is all about mixing up the groups and working together with others. Although some of the activities where focused on the specific roles of a leader most of the time we looked more at the role of the team and how best to achieve your goals together. That really gave us all the opportunity to get to know many new people. What I also learned through this conference is that a leader does not always have to be the one standing in front of the group, telling everyone what to do. There are many other types of leading.
Two days, eight schools, and a room full of leaders. The Leadership Conference was several days full of team-building, leadership-based activities. We heard a presentation from a representative of an NGO known as KOTO (Know One, Teach One), learnt about the different roles in a team and about ourselves and our personalities, about issues to avoid within teams and the importance of listening. We made it practical and did some community work with Vietnamese youth who were involved with KOTO and worked together in teams to build up our communication skills. As a part of the Conference, I learnt more about who I am and what my strengths are and how I can contribute to a team. I learnt more about the importance of communication within a team to get a task done and the importance of a well thought out plan. But, personally, I think one of the most valuable lessons was about listening and how important one‟s posture is when listening and how one responds when clarifying and asking questions. If one were to ask the question “Was it worth it?” I would say “yes, it was”. The things I learnt on the trip were lessons that I needed to learn and am glad I did. If anything, if one wants to be a leader, instead of a follower in their life, it‟s a Conference worth attending.
I would like to thank ISCHMC for the organization and the hospitality of this event and also to thank Ms. Nikki for putting up with us for the three days, I think we all had a great time.
Sports News MRISA Senior Volleyball By Mark Radley-Walters PE TEACHER On October 27, two ambitious senior school teams from the Vientiane International School traveled to the annual MRISA senior volleyball championships, this year hosted in Ho Chi Minh City. Saigon South International School was the venue for this year‟s championships, and they produced a terrific event for all participants. The Senior Girls‟ Team, captained by Victoria Zhou, played well throughout the tournament showing great teamwork in many of the games. The girls put forth valiant efforts taking two games to three sets and leading most of one set verses the eventual champions ISHCMC. A special thanks to Ms. Nikki for an excellent job coaching the team. Well done girls. Congratulations to Nina Dereviziis for her selection to the All-Tournament Team. The Senior Boys‟ Team, co-captained by Eusteen Barte and Bone Tiasiri, put together some great team performances. All of the players made their hits count when called upon. The boys won two hard fought battles against UNIS Hanoi, one in the round robin and one in the 7th place game, with both games going to three sets. A special thanks to Mr. Nick for an excellent job coaching the team. Well done boys. Congratulations to Eusteen Barte for his selection to the All-Tournament Team.
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Sports News MRISA Junior Basketball A wonderfully clear, cool morning at Vientiane International School was the setting for the Opening Ceremonies of the MRISA Junior Basketball Exchange in early November. The day started with an air of excitement as the colorful teams with their national flags entered the VIS front court in parade style to applause of the whole school community. A spirited rendition of the national anthem of Lao PDR was led by members of the Lao staff and Grade 3. Welcoming speeches were offered by Ms. Kim Green, Secondary Principal, and Mr. Greg Smith, VIS Director, along with wishes for a fun and fair tournament by Student Council Co-Presidents, Clara Lachete and Tony Yoon. The first game on the main court featured the VIS Boys team versus South Saigon. Although VIS took a 24-16 lead at halftime, that was soon to melt away in the second half as Danny Park came into the half with three fouls and soon picked up two more, fouling out early. The boys were also hampered by pre-game injuries to Harry Park and Nick Lattavong. Despite these setbacks the Dragons put up a good fight and lost by the narrow margin of 38-35. In the first VIS girls game the Lady Dragons were defeated by a scrappy team from Ho Chi Minh City. Though our girls showed courage and spirit, too many bad shots and sloppy passing proved their downfall. Perhaps it could be chalked up to opening day jitters; the court time experience may yet prove to be beneficial over the course of the tournament. At the time that this article goes to press, the VIS girls have another game later in the afternoon against Hanoi International. We wish them the best of luck and hope that the good attitude and great sportsmanship they displayed continues and leads them to victory over the next few days. The tournament is only a few hours old at this writing, but the atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed. The completion is sharp and the team supporters are having a great time. The opportunity to host the MRISA Junior Basketball Exchange is a great chance for VIS to show what a caring, involved, and dedicated community we have at our school. This is something that we can be proud of and remember in the years to come. To see the photo show of the MRISA Basketball click below ...
Sports News
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SWIM MEET By Philip Graham Athletic Director On Sunday 27th November, Vientiane International School (VIS) joined partnership with the Lao Aquatic Sports Association (LASA) and together, they hosted a Swim Meet at the National Stadium, for the schools in the Vientiane area. Over sixty swimmers took part, representing Vientiane International School, Kiettisack International School, Panyathip International School, Lycee Francais Josue Hoffet, Vientiane Pattana School, Sisavath Secondary, NaHai School, Neerada School, Sengsavath School Progress School and Vientiane Secondary. The event was exciting and successful. Each swimmer displayed admirable qualities of sportsman-
ship and commitment, while all the dedicated volunteers, supporters and officials worked hard to ensure the event ran smoothly. VIS and LASA hope that through a continuing partnership they may promote and develop swimming within the city. The event would not have been a success without the generous and unprecedented response from the sponsors. Vientiane International School would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Talat Sao Mall, Mercure Hotel, Index Living, Dao- Heuang Group, D-Mart, ParadIce Ice cream, Aria Culinary Arts, Dragon CafĂŠ and Simply Me CafĂŠ. Finally special thanks to Sarah Hess for all her organization and to Angie Putt for putting so much effort in to obtain sponsors.
CIS/WASC News
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LIST OF MAJOR COMMENDATIONS Philosophy and Objectives 3. The School’s empowerment of students to be internationally-minded, global citizens and life-long learners. Primary Years Program 2. The PYP section of the School for their professional, enthusiastic approach to implementing the program. 4. The students for expressing their knowledge and understanding of the inquiry process and the language of the PYP program. Middle Years Program 2. The School Administration for providing professional development opportunities for its faculty in the MYP. Diploma Program 1. The IBDP teachers for their hard work in documenting the curriculum since the preliminary report. 3. The School for providing IBDP professional development opportunities.
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CONCLUDING STATEMENT Taken from the CIS/WASC Reaccreditation Report The Visiting Team applauds the journey Vientiane International School is taking to move from good to great. The new Philosophy and Objectives Statement provides the community with a clear understanding that student learning must be central to all decisions, and regular, data- informed appraisal is needed to ensure the objectives are being met. Having the IB as the curriculum framework is an effective foundation for VIS to assist students develop as self-directed, internationally-minded, community -conscious citizens. VIS has unique challenges because of its location. Being the only CIS/WASC and IB accredited School in Laos is simply special. The initiative, commitment and perseverance of everyone who has been associated with the School is highly commendable. The School continues to grow in both its size and breadth of programs. The Board has developed a Master Plan that provides the capacity for the School to grow to 550 students. The Visiting Team acknowledges the faith being shown by the current Trustees to take on this level of expansion. The hard work of past and present staff, administrations and boards has brought Vientiane International School to an important transitional point in its development. The Visiting Team encourages all members of the community to aspire to be the model for all Schools in Laos, and indeed Asia. The Visiting Team leaves the School with a series of commendations for work well done and recommendations for the future. We are confident that the professional commitment exists that will take these recommendations in the collegial spirit in which they are given and use them to guide VIS through its next stages of development.
Parents and Friends News
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THE CHRISTMAS PARTY By Kat Hamilton, P&F Member
„Twas 2 weeks before Christmas
(our sister school)
And all through the school
Kids played and did crafts,
The students were buzzing
Gave Santa their lists
It was pretty cool.
Stuck a nose on old Frosty
Looking forward to break time,
Threw bean bags, wrapped
And presents and sleep.
gifts, A soccer match played
Dreams of family adventures
Against parents and pals
No more counting sheep.
what a marvellous day, and it
The P&F women like Santa‟s Elves worked
ended how?
Meeting and crafting… A party with perks.
Donations were made to help our dear sis‟
The idea around it went something like this
The amount in the ballpark of …
Our school is like family so let‟s help our
1,000,000 kip!!!!
sis‟
The Giving Tree Community donations P&F donations P&F Christmas Party Donation Bendigo School donations
$450 $450 $125 $900
A grand total of $1925 will go towards upgrading the school grounds at Ban Saphanthong Tai.
The P&F Committee would like to offer a special thank you to all the parents, staff and students who made this year’s Christmas party a huge success and also to everyone who donated to our sister school through the Giving Tree.
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