Welcome to the second annual IGB International School (IGBIS) Summer School Programme.
This booklet contains the course descriptions for each of the three Programmes on offer, in the last week of June, and the last two weeks in July. There are a variety of courses, particularly in the June programme and the academic staff from IGBIS will be running these courses. As you read the information you will notice that particular courses will cater for students of different ages and their different requirements and interests.
All students will spend some of the days enjoying games and activities and for this reason, we ask that all students bring their own water bottles and hats. Students should wear covered footwear for all activities. NO sandals, slippers or thongs.
Please register as soon as possible to reserve your place in one of the activities. Should an activity not run, we will inform you before the start of the programme and give you another option so that you can participate.
At this stage, there is no transport available for students living outside the Valencia/Sierramas area however, should the number of students requiring transport be sufficient, we will most definitely consider this.
Daily activities finish at 12:30pm sharp. All students need to be collected at this time and should you be delayed, you will need to contact the school office as there will only be minimal supervision available.
Look forward to seeing you for our Summer School Programme.
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Summer School 2015
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Introduction
Welcome to the second annual IGB International School (IGBIS) Summer
School Programme.
This booklet contains the course descriptions for each of the three
Programmes on offer, in the last week of June, and the last two weeks in
July. There are a variety of courses, particularly in the June programme and
the academic staff from IGBIS will be running these courses. As you read
the information you will notice that particular courses will cater for students
of different ages and their different requirements and interests.
All students will spend some of the days enjoying games and activities and
for this reason, we ask that all students bring their own water bottles and
hats. Students should wear covered footwear for all activities. NO sandals,
slippers or thongs.
Please register as soon as possible to reserve your place in one of the
activities. Should an activity not run, we will inform you before the start of
the programme and give you another option so that you can participate.
At this stage, there is no transport available for students living outside the
Valencia/Sierramas area however, should the number of students requiring
transport be sufficient, we will most definitely consider this.
Daily activities finish at 12:30pm sharp. All students need to be collected
at this time and should you be delayed, you will need to contact the school
office as there will only be minimal supervision available.
Look forward to seeing you for our Summer School Programme.
For more information, contact us at +60 3 6145 4688
or email to enquiries@igbis.edu.my
To register, please complete the online registration form at
http://summerschool.igbis.edu.my
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Week 1 Monday, 22nd June – Friday, 26th June 2015
Fun with Picture Books KG – G2 Mrs. Leanne Harvey
PYP Ceramics KG – G5 Ms. Nan Parker
Learn to Swim KG – G5 Mr. Mick Smith
Genius Week G3 – G5 Ms. Yolaine Johanson
Animated Video G3 – G6 Mr. Steve Harvey
Household Chemistry G6 – G10 Ms. Megan Settle
Robotics G6 – G10 Mr. Geoff Derry
German G6 – G11 Ms. Stephanie Seehaus
IB Diploma Mathematics G10 – G11 Mr. Paul Skadsen
Theory of Knowledge G10 – G11 Mr. Chris Thompson
Week 2 Monday, 20th July – Friday, 24th July 2015
Crafty Science KG – G5 Ms. Kari Twedt
Machines, Rockets and Planes G6 – G10 Ms. Megan Settle
Exploring Macs G6 – G10 Mr. Geoff Derry
IB Diploma and MYP Design G6 – G11 Mrs. Jo Spivey-Jones
IB Diploma Economics G10 – G11 Mr. Anthony Spivey-Jones
Mandarin Ab. Initio G10 – G11 Ms. Yuri Kim
Week 3 Monday, 27th July – Friday, 31st July 2015
Cooking with Maths KG – G5 Ms. Kari Twedt
Vocal Ensemble G4 – G11 Ms. Yuri Kim
MYP Design and Makers Club G6 – G10 Mr. Geoff Derry
IB Diploma Chemistry G10 – G11 Ms. Megan Settle
Daily Schedule
8:30am – 10:30am: Session 1
10:30am – 11:00am: Break and Snack
11:00am – 12:30pm: Session 2
Cost
1 week – RM700
2 weeks – RM1,400
3 weeks – RM1,800
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Fun With Picture Books (Kindergarten - Grade 2)
Mrs. Leanne Harvey
Using quality children’s picture books and literature, this programme will
offer a range of games, crafts and art that enhance and develop young
children’s appreciation of literature and language. A really fun way of
developing a love for reading and writing.
PYP Ceramics (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
Ms. Nan Parker
Using slab, pinch and coil ceramic techniques, have fun learning how to
make textured tiles, cups and bowls as well as containers that hold anything
from plants to pencils. Experiment with ways of painting to produce a
realistic or abstract picture. Your results will make ideal gifts for friends and
family.
Learn To Swim (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
Mr. Mick Smith
Improve and strengthen your basic swimming techniques and gain greater
confidence in the water with this week-long intensive swimming course
for beginners, by a certified AustSwim instructor. Water confidence is an
important skill to have as well as learning how to feel safe and to have fun in
the water at the same time. Morning sessions will also include some other
gross and fine motor skills on the field and in the Sports Hall.
Genius Week (Grades 3 - 5)
Ms. Yolaine Johanson
During Genius week students can explore their own passions and creativity.
It provides students a choice in what they learn over the week while using
a structured inquiry format to help them develop questions, research and
presentation. This is a great introduction or reinforcement of inquiry based
learning that is exciting and fun.
Week 1
Week 1 Courses
Monday, 22nd June – Friday, 26th June 2015
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Animated Video (Grades 3 - 6)
Mr. Steve Harvey
This course gives you the opportunity to work with iPads and Macbooks
to create short animated video clips, and develop editing skills. Use fun
apps like Stop Motion and Animate It!, and use some hands-on resources
and toys to make claymation videos. Who knows, you may even win an
Academy Award!
Household Chemistry (Grades 6 - 10)
Ms. Megan Settle
Red cabbage is not just for eating! How big a bubble can you make? A
volcano at home? Find out how to do all these things and more, during this
scientific-based programme that will leave you amazed and speechless and
all in the safety of a science laboratory.
Robotics (Grades 6 - 10)
Mr. Geoff Derry
This course will be full of activities that will increase your understanding of
robotic challenges, including exploration of games and software so that you
increase your knowledge of creating and progamming Lego NXT robotic
kits. Can you build a robot that plays soccer? Can you build a robot that can
sort balls according to colour? Come along and find out.
German (Grades 6 - 11)
Ms. Stephanie Seehaus
Kannst du Deutsch sprechen? Well if cannot speak German, try this
German language course that aims to give you some of the basics in the
language and if you can already speak German, then let Fräulein Seahaus
explore the language even further with you. Formative speakers, aspects
of the German curriculum will be explored including essay writing, oral
presentation skills, comics and literature.
Week 1
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Week 1
IB Diploma Mathematics (Grades 10 - 11)
Mr. Paul Skadsen
This course is aimed at Grade 10 and 11 students in preparation for the
IB Diploma courses in Mathematics at both Standard and Higher levels.
Become familiar with course content and assessment criteria that will help
senior students prepare and plan for their course work in mathematics.
Theory Of Knowledge (Grades 10 - 11)
Mr. Chris Thompson
Theory of Knowledge, or TOK, is a compulsory subject for all IB Diploma
students. The course is aimed at Grade 10 and 11 students and revolves
around critical thinking. It gives the students a deeper understanding of
not only how they learn but allows students to link their learning across all
subject areas.
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Week 2
Crafty Science (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
Ms. Kari Twedt
This activity programme is designed for students in the Elementary School
age group. A variety of activities will be undertaken using reading and
writing programmes and how I can relate these to making some craft-based
results. The programme will highlight how it is possible to integrate several
curriculum areas.
Machines, Rockets and Planes (Grades 6 - 10)
Ms. Megan Settle
Science activities revolving around machines and motion form the basis of
this course. Explore Rube Goldberg machines and be able to construct your
own simple machines that demonstrate energy transformations. You will
also get to explore the movement and energy of other modes of transport
such as rockets and aeroplanes.
Exploring Macs (Grades 6 - 10)
Mr. Geoff Derry
A fantastic way to familiarise yourselves with Macs and iPads. This course
will allow for exploration of various apps and software used in our school
and how they are used creatively. Activities throughout the week will include
creating movies, games, presentations, tips for writing and mastering
Google Drive.
Week 2 Courses
Monday, 20th July – Friday, 24th July 2015
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Week 2
IB Diploma and MYP Design (Grades 6 - 11)
Mrs. Jo Spivey-Jones
This course is an introduction to the MYP design cycle. Using i-books, the
students will engage in the creation of a digital book, exploring all the key
elements of the MYP Design Cycle. The course will also assist the students
in understanding the course requirements and some of the assessment
criteria.
IB Diploma Economics (Grades 10 - 11)
Mr. Anthony Spivey-Jones
This course is aimed at Grade 10 and 11 students in preparation for the IB
Diploma course in Economics at both Standard and Higher levels. Become
familiar with course content and assessment criteria that will help senior
students prepare and plan for their course work in Economics.
Mandarin Ab. Initio (Grades 10 - 11)
Ms. Yuri Kim
This course is aimed at Grade 10 and 11 students in preparation for the
IB Diploma courses in Chinese Mandarin language, at the Ab.Initio level.
Students will learn the basics of the Chinese language system, using both
Chinese charactes and Pinyin. The course is designed for beginners or
students who have studied the Chinese language for less than 2 years.
Students will also become familiar with the course requirements using
language, themes and texts and assessment criteria.
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Week 3
Cooking With Maths (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
Ms. Kari Twedt
Aimed at a younger audience, this programme will not just be about cooking,
but it will explore how mathematics is used so commonnly in everyday life.
To cook, we must be able to measure out ingredients accurately using
a variety of measuring implements such as spoons, cups, cylinders and
even a pinch here and there. There will be some tasty treats in store at the
conclusion of the week…well if the measuring is accurate that is!
Vocal Ensemble (Grades 4 - 11)
Ms. Yuri Kim
The vocal group will give the students oppportunities to explore a variety
of musical genres and to explore their own voices and vocal ranges that
perhaps suit certain genres. The students will get the chance to perform with
each other and in front of an audience and thereby learning performance
skills and strategies along the way.
MYP Design and Makers Club (Grades 6 - 10)
Mr. Geoff Derry
The Design and Makers Club is all about DIY movement and making things.
It is a chance to explore/build/create and program and have fun along the
way just tinkering. Students will be given many opportunities and tools to
make whatever they wish. They could make a toy, create a movie, program
a computer game or even make a racing car. The possibilities are endless.
IB Diploma Chemistry (Grades 10 - 11)
Ms. Megan Settle
This course is aimed at Grade 10 and 11 students in preparation for the IB
Diploma course in Chemistry at both Standard and Higher levels. Become
familiar with course content and assessment criteria that will help senior
students prepare and plan for their course work in Chemistry.
Week 3 Courses
Monday, 27th July – Friday, 31st July 2015
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Contact Us
IGB International School,
Jalan Sierramas Utama, Sierramas,
47000 Sungai Buloh,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
T • +60 3 6145 4688 F • +60 3 6145 4600
E • enquiries@igbis.edu.my
W • www.igbis.edu.my