This newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City provides information about upcoming events at the school in late March and early April. It includes details about a spring music concert on April 1st, parent-teacher meetings on April 7th-8th, the last week of after-school clubs for the term, and April/May holiday sports programmes. It also summarizes recent activities in the music, PE, EAL and other departments. Contact information is provided at the end for the school administration.

1. 27 March 2015 | ISSUE 26
Dates for your diary
IN THIS ISSUE
From: Page
Headteacher 2
FOBISIA Maths in Shanghai 3
FOBISIA Performing Arts Carnival 4
EAL Department 5
Student Council 6
Music Department 7-8
PE Department 9-10
Lunch Menus 11-12
Contact information
225 Nguyen Van Huong St, District 2, HCMC
Tel: (848) 3744 4551
Fax: (848) 3744 4182
E-mail:
simonhigham@bisvietnam.com
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - HO CHI MINH CITY
AN PHU PRIMARY
Newsletter
1st Spring Music Concert 6.30pm
5th Term 2 clubs finish
7th and 8th Parent/Teacher Meetings
3.00pm to 5.30pm
9th Term 3 Club Booklet goes live
10th Vietnamese after school classes finish
April
Pictures from left to right :
ICT Lesson - Year 4
Apprentice Club Sale - Year 5 and 6
‘Creating New Colours’ by mixing colours -
Year 1 Art lessons

2. From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham
Issue 26/Page 2
AP1 Parent Blog and BIS HUB
Click on the links below to access the AP1 Parent Blog and the new BIS HUB on the main website. There is a
wealth of information on both sites about our school and what the children have been up to.
AP1 Parent Blog BIS HUB
It has been another busy week at the AP1 campus. We were delighted on Monday to
welcome back our FOBISIA Music students who, under the carful guidance of Ms Beth,
participated in the FOBISIA Arts Carnival hosted by Shrewsbury School, Bangkok. The
event was a major success culminating in a magnificent concert on Sunday and accord-
ing to the feedback from Ms Beth, the students and the parents in attendance, it was
superb.
We are delighted our children could be part of such an event. As one event finishes the
focus is already shifting to the Spring Concert on Wednesday 1st April. This is a wonder-
ful evening with all three campuses participating. If you are a parent of the children in
any of the choirs or orchestras taking part, please do make sure you have purchased
your tickets from Ms Trang our AP1 cashier.
As you are no doubt aware, the temperature has risen in recent weeks and we would ask you please to make
sure that your child comes to school every day with their hat and water bottle, both essential items with the
current hot temperatures that are set to continue.
Our Terrace Café is proving popular with parents and teachers and I
would urge you, if you have not already done so to pop by and grab a cof-
fee, pastry, smoothie or juice. We have some seating available overlooking
the field where parents can meet while waiting for children at the end of
the day or just after drop off. It might prove to be the ideal venue for class
coffee mornings! A reminder please that no children should be buying
items from the Terrace Café unless they are with an adult.
Clubs and Activities are drawing to a close and next week will be the last
week of clubs for this term. It has been another successful term with chil-
dren able to choose from a wide variety of clubs. While we are not yet fin-
ished with Term 2 clubs, Term 3 clubs are already being finalised and the
booklet will be shared with parents on the 9th of April. More details will
be shared with you in next week’s newsletter.
Our parents evenings will be held on April 7th and 8th. For the first time we
have used an online sign up system and the feedback to date has been very
positive. Sign up has been extended until Tuesday, March 31st at 5pm so if
you have not already done so, please make sure you book a slot online with
your child’s class teacher. The picture on the left is a screen shot of accessing
the parent sign up portal. Just a few clicks and the appointment is made!
It is always a pleasure to walk around the campus and visit the classrooms where our children are engaged
in a plethora of learning experiences. This week has been no different. Activities have ranged from science
investigations taking place in year 6, persuasive letter writing in year 3, community service partners visit-
ing year 5, Foundation Stage investigating dinosaurs, a number of classes preparing for upcoming assem-
blies, t-ball matches on the field, band performances in Music lessons and a host of other amazing learning
opportunities. Learning could never be described as 1 or even 2 dimensional here at BIS with our teachers
always striving to make the learning experiences for the children as exciting, dynamic and challenging as
they can and they have certainly succeeded this week. No doubt these learning experiences will continue as
our teachers continue to go the extra mile for our students.
Wishing you all a relaxing weekend.

3. Issue 26/Page 3
FOBISIA Maths in Shanghai
On Thursday 5th March, Ly, Jenny, Joseph and
Phan Ha left the searing heat of Ho Chi Minh
for the near freezing temperatures in Shanghai.
Yet frostbite wasn’t their only concern, as 128
other elite mathematicians lay in wait, along
with several hundred of the toughest questions
known to a Year Six child. However none of this
failed to wipe the ever present smiles from our
team, who earned consistent praise for the way
they collaborated during the competition.
From the opening Maths Trail to the closing
construction task, they tried their very best, and
were notable for their determination to enjoy
themselves, long after fatigue and cold had
dampened the spirits of their rivals. The trophy
may gather dust in the cupboard of another
school, but their memories will live forever. A
special well done to Joseph for being in the team
that won the Maths Trail!
Mr Andy James
Year 5 Teacher and Maths Leader

4. Issue 26/Page 4
Music Department - FOBISIA PPAC
FOBISIA Primary Performing Arts Carnival 2015
This year’s Carnival was hosted by Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok. 21 students from the TX and
AP1 primary campuses travelled to Thailand to rehearse with a huge choir and orchestra of over 250 members
from FOBISIA schools around the region. The theme for the weekend was “Primary Colours” and all of the mu-
sic we performed contained references to different colours. The children also had an opportunity to take part in
some traditional Thai games and toy-making activities. What a fabulous event and we can’t wait until next
year when the carnival will be hosted by BIS Vietnam.
Mrs Beth Bown
AP1 Music Leader

5. Issue 26/Page 5
EAL Department - Writing Skills
Year 4 have been writing persuasive texts. The chil-
dren have been working collaboratively to reconstruct a
text from a listening. After doing so, they identified the
grammar features and vocabulary used when writing a
persuasive letter. The children then wrote their own
letter to Saigon Zoo, expressing their opinions on the
use of zoos.
Mr Luke Turner
Year 4 EAL Teacher
We have been improving our writing by identifying
parts of speech in our sentences; have had fun work-
ing on our speaking skills and thinking fast on our
feet! Year 3 have been reading plays and learning
how to write dialogues. Check out our display.
Ms Lisa Sood
Year 3 EAL Teacher
Writing Persuasive Texts

6. Issue 26/Page 6
Student Council - The Childrens’ Voice

7. Issue 26/Page 7
Music Department - Spring Concert

8. Music Department - Young Musician
Issue 26/Page 8

9. Issue 26/Page 9
PE Department - Schools Dance Show
On Wednesday 6th May, BIS are organising the HCMC Schools Dance show.
The show is for pupils in MP2 and MP3 and can be a group or individual
dance performed in any style.
The dance show allows pupils to showcase their talents by choreographing
and performing their own piece. If pupils are part of the Dance Centre, they
are more than welcome to combine with other BIS pupils to perform one of
these dances.
If you would like to enter the show, please have a dance ready to perform to
the PE department by the Monday 13th April. If you would like further in-
formation please email Ms Lara at larawilkinson@bisvietnam.com
Ms Lara Wilkinson
PE Teacher

10. Issue26 /Page 10
PE Department - April/May Holiday Programmes
Date Sport Time
Head
Coach
Minimum
No. Of
Students
Age
Prices
(all in VND)
Location
20/4-24/4 Football
8.00 am -
11.00 am
SSA Min 8
Year 3
upwards
2,200,000 Big field
20/4-24/4 Basketball
1.00pm -
4.00pm
SSA Min 8
Year 3
upwards
2,200,000
AP2
Sports
Hall
20/4-24/4 Swimming
8.45am -
1.45pm
Mr Vinh Min 8
F2
upwards
Various prices
(see letter)
AP1
Swim-
ming Pool
20/4-24/4
T-ball/
Softball
4.00pm -
5.30pm
Mr
Richard
Min 8
Year 3
upwards
660,000 Big Field
20/4-24/4 Multi-sports
8.15am -
9.15am
Mr Rich-
ard
Min 8 F3 - Y2 440,000
AP1
Sports
Hall
20/4-24/4 Multi-sports
9.45am -
10.45am
Mr
Richard
Min 8 F1 - F2 440,000
AP1
Sports
Hall
27/4-1/5 Football
8.00 am -
11.00 am
SSA Min 8
Year 3
upwards
2,200,000 Big field
27/4-1/5 Basketball
1.00pm -
4.00pm
SSA Min 8
Year 3
upwards
2,200,000
AP2
Sports
Hall
Saigon Pony Club - Pony Clinics

11. Issue 26/Page11
MENU FOR F1 - F2
MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 30 MARCH)
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MAIN
COURSE
CHOOSE
1
Ham & Cheese
Croque Monsieur,
Potato Wedges
OR
Chicken Rice
Chicken Carbonara
OR
Roast Pork, Rice
Pasta Bolognese-
Pork
OR
Sweet & Sour
Fish, Rice
Battered Fish &
Baked Potato
OR
Nasi Lemak -
Chicken & Egg
Chili Con Carne-Beef,
Rice
OR
Egg Noodle w Pork
VEGETA-
BLES
Long Beans, Car-
rot
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrot
Morning Glory
& Carrot Spinach Choy sum & Carrot
SOUP Spinach & Melon Watercress
Tomato & Tofu
Soup
Cabbage & Carrot Mixed Vegetables
FOR
VEGE-
TARIAN
ONLY
Oriental Fried
Rice
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Braised Beans &
Vegetables, Rice
Watercress Soup
Veggie Pasta (e)
Tomato & Tofu
Soup
Vegetarian Chili
Con Carne, Rice
Cabbage & Carrot
Soup
Sautéed Vegetarian
Noodle
Mixed Vegetables Soup
MENU FOR F3 - YEAR 2
MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 30 MARCH)
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MAIN COURSE
CHOOSE 1
Ham & Cheese
Croque Mon-
sieur,
Potato Wedges
OR
Chicken Rice
Chicken Carbona-
ra
OR
Roast Pork, Rice
Pasta Bolognese-
Pork
OR
Sweet & Sour Fish,
Rice
Battered Fish &
Baked Potato
OR
Nasi Lemak -
Chicken & Egg
Chili Con Carne-
Beef, Rice
OR
Stir Fry Egg
Noodle w Pork
VEGETABLES
Long Beans,
Carrot
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrot
Morning Glory &
Carrot
Spinach Choysum & Car-
rot
SOUP
Spinach & Mel-
on
Watercress
Tomato & Tofu
Soup
Cabbage & Carrot Mixed Vegeta-
bles
FOR
VEGETARIAN
ONLY
Oriental Fried
Rice
Spinach & Mel-
on Soup
Braised Beans &
Vegetables, Rice
Watercress Soup
Veggie Pasta (e)
Tomato & Tofu
Soup
Vegetarian Chili
Con Carne, Rice
Cabbage & Carrot
Soup
Stir Fry Vege-
tarian Noodle
Mixed Vegeta-
bles Soup
DELI BAR
OPTION
Bun
filled with Ham
& cheese
Served with
Salad
Jacket Potato
filled with Baked
Beans & Bacon
Served with Salad
Bun
filled with cheese &
egg
Served with Salad
Jacket Potato
filled with Bolo-
gnese Sauce
Served with Salad
Bun
filled with
Chicken & may-
onnaise,
Served with Sal-
ad
Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily

12. Issue 26/Page 12
MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6
MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 30 MARCH)
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MAIN
COURSE
CHOOSE 1
Ham & Cheese
Croque Monsieur,
Potato Wedges
OR
Chicken Rice
Chicken Carbona-
ra
OR
Roast Pork, Rice
Pasta Bolognese-
Pork
OR
Sweet & Sour Fish,
Rice
Battered Fish &
Baked Potato
OR
Nasi Lemak -
Chicken & Egg
Chili Con Carne-
Beef, Rice
OR
Egg Noodle w
Pork
VEGETA-
BLES
Long Beans, Carrot
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrot
Morning Glory &
Carrot
Spinach Choysum & Car-
rot
SOUP Spinach & Melon
Watercress
Tomato & Tofu
Soup
Cabbage & Carrot Mixed Vegetables
FOR
VEGETARI-
AN
ONLY
Oriental Fried Rice
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Braised Beans &
Vegetables, Rice
Watercress Soup
Veggie Pasta (e)
Tomato & Tofu
Soup
Vegetarian Chili
Con Carne, Rice
Cabbage & Carrot
Soup
Vegetarian Noodle
Mixed Vegetables
Soup
DELI BAR
OPTION
Baguette/Jacket
Potato
fill with ham, chick-
en, cheese, egg, tu-
na mayonnaise,
baked beans, peas
& bolognese sauce
Served with Salad
Bun/Jacket Potato
fill with ham,
chicken, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked
beans, peas & bo-
lognese sauce
Served with Salad
Wrap/Jacket Potato
fill with bacon,
ham, chicken, egg,
cheese, tuna may-
onnaise, baked
beans, peas & bolo-
gnese sauce
Served with Salad
Bun/Jacket Potato
fill with ham,
chicken, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked
beans,
peas & bolognese
sauce
Served with Salad
Baguette/Jacket
Potato
fill with ham,
chicken, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked
beans, peas & bo-
lognese sauce
Served with Salad
Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily