This newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City provides information about upcoming events and activities for the 5th term. It includes: - Dates for the diary such as the end of term 2 on April 17th and parent/teacher meetings on April 7th and 8th. - Summaries of school activities from various departments including music, foreign languages, PE, community services and student council. - Details on inter-school sports matches and upcoming holiday programs. - Lunch menus for the coming week. - Contact information for the school. The newsletter aims to keep parents informed about school news and events in a concise weekly format.

1. 3 April 2015 | ISSUE 27
Dates for your diary
IN THIS ISSUE
From: Page
Headteacher 2
Music Department 3-5
MFL Department 6
Community Services Department 7
PE Department 8-10
Student Council 11
PTG 12
Lunch Menus 13-14
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
5th Term 2 Club Programme finishes
7th and 8th Parent/Teacher Meetings
3.00pm to 5.30pm
9th Term 3 Club Booklet goes live
10th Vietnamese language classes finish
13th - 17th Term 3 Club sign up via CHQ
17th Term 2 ends - school finishes at 11.30 AM
April
Pictures from left to right :
Transportation Vehicles - Fundinotots
Learn and Play - EYFS children integrating
technology into their learning
What book are you reading during Library
time? - Year 2

2. From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham
Issue 27/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, including the Y4
and Y5 residential trips and also the recent Primary FOBISIA music carnival in Bangkok.
AP1 Parent Blog BIS HUB
As a primary educator, I have always found it a privilege to work in a through school to
fully understand where our children are moving towards and what they have to do to be
‘secondary ready’. During the year, there are different occasions were our primary stu-
dents get to work alongside their secondary peers. Recently, our F1V students travelled
over the bridge to sample the delights of the secondary science labs, whilst our Y6 stu-
dents will be shortly experiencing a day over at AP2, to follow a different timetable and
sample lessons with new teachers in preparation for their transition to AP2 in August.
One such example of our close work not only with AP2 but also with our Tu Xuong Cam-
pus was the Spring Concert on Wednesday evening entitled ‘Friends Around the World’. It
was great to witness some amazing performances from all 3 BIS campuses and it was also
lovely to see those students that have gone through the transition from Primary to
Secondary school and how they are currently thriving within their educational-
ly enriched environment. The key to this success is through effective all round
communication and we continue to work closely with both our colleagues from
AP2 and TX to ensure that the best quality education is delivered across all of
our BIS campuses. Well done to all of the students that took part on Wednes-
day evening - you did us all proud!
Thank you to all of you that have accessed the online sign up for next week’s
parent meetings on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th April. It is the expectation
that all parents attend this important annual meeting to discuss their child’s
progress and next steps for learning. Click here to access the initial letter that
was sent out last month.
Also, I would like to remind all parents of the importance of adhering to our
procedures for when a child is ill and when they should return to school. Please
click here to access the Primary Parent Handbook - information regarding com-
municable diseases and incubation periods can be found on pages 11 and 12.
In addition to this, please note that swimming lessons are a compulsory part of our PE Curriculum. Generally
speaking, if your child is fit enough to attend school, then they should be fit enough to swim.
Finally, a big well done to Tyler and Malik (6V), Kayla (5N), Angel and Mac (5V) and Ella (2I) for recent-
ly receiving Certificates of Excellence. These are just one kind of reward given to children that show exception-
al effort and attainment both inside and outside of our curriculum. Well done to all of you - you continue to
make us very proud of your fantastic achievements.
I hope that you enjoy reading through the AP1 Friday Newsletter and wish you a very pleasant weekend.

3. Issue 27/Page 3
Music Department - Spring Concert
I love how we do concerts every year. Everybody works together to perform and it keeps getting better every
year!
Proud Suntipong
Student 5B
This year's Spring Spectacular combined musicians from all three BIS campuses for an evening's entertainment
inspired by friendship and internationalism. The concert opened with a fabulous combined performance from
AP1 and TX of "We Belong Together". This was followed by some wonderful songs from three of our choirs, in-
cluding the inspiring "We're All In This Together", and a superb finale of "Give a Little Bit" from all of the AP1
musicians.
After some wonderful performances from AP2 and TX, the evening ended with a rousing rendition of Saint-
Saens' "Gloria" from the Organ Symphony from all of the campuses. What a fantastic evening!
Ms Beth Bown
AP1 Music Leader
One of my favourite parts in the Spring Concert was our finale, "Gloria", not only because it's a very nice song,
but because all of the BIS schools in Saigon sang and played together.
Sofia Lo
Student 5V

4. Issue 27/Page 4
Music Department - Spring Concert

5. Music Department - Young Musician
Issue 27/Page 5

6. Issue 27/Page 6
MFL Department - Learning Language
Hola! Bonjour! Ni Hao!
In French, F3 have had a great time reproducing a painting from the very famous French artist - Claude
Monet. They used the tips of their fingers to create these wonderful masterpieces of Impressionism!
Y5 and Y6 worked very hard both in French and Spanish throughout Term 1 and 2 to try to master one of the
grammar skills which make the students fear at the sound of it: CONJUGATION!( the art of changing the verb
endings depending on who is doing the action). In between the dreaded grammar lessons, children still had the
opportunity to play games and create beautiful family trees, research famous French and Spanish people and
find out the names of countries in the world that speak both of these languages.
In Y4 Chinese, everyone was in for a nice treat from Ms Sara who planned a lesson on food and drink. They
played a game where they had the chance to win a glass of soda if they asked for it correctly! They enjoyed it a
great deal!
Sophie Tighzer
Primary MFL Leader
MFL
LEARNING
@ BIS

7. Issue 27/Page 7
Community Services Department
Helping Hands Club, Thien
Phuoc Foster Home
The children that attend Helping Hands club
have made these posters to advertise it.
Daniel, Bill and Elizabeth would love to see some
of you at Helping Hands Club next term.
If you have any questions, please ask them or
come to see Ms Aoife or Ms Louise.
Ms Aoife O'Connor
Year 2 Teacher and Community Service Leader

8. Issue 27/Page 8
PE Department - Friendly Matches
Under 9 Football v AIS
On Wednesday April 1st, the Year 4
Girls FOBISIA team played against
the AIS Year 5 Girls Football team on
the BIS small pitch.
There was plenty of action. Anna Sofia
defended well with Marina in goal,
Helena made some great run ups with
me, and Calysta with Aliya running
the ball well from midfield.
It was a solid team effort as we contin-
ue our training for Jakarta next
month.
The score was a tie 0-0 - we all had a
lot of fun!
Brooke Ramsay Nuyen
Year 4 Student
U10 Football v AIS
The U10 FOBISIA football team played AIS on
Wednesday, and put in a fantastic performance. With-
in the first two minutes Halima dribbled the ball
down the wing and crossed the ball straight into the
net. Man Nghi hassled the opposition well from the
start and set Halima up for her second giving BIS a
2 – 0 lead.
The AIS keeper made some outstanding saves but the
goals from BIS kept on coming, with Malena out skil-
ling all of the opposition to score on several occasions.
Overall, it was a strong team performance from all of
the girls with Olivia making key runs down the wing
and Hannah and Luxe communicating well in goal.
The girls ended up with an 8 – 0 win.
It was a great start to their football season, well done!
Ms. Lara Wilkinson
PE teacher
On the 1st of April, the U-11 boys football team played against AIS.
The final score was 6-1 to BIS and we all felt great but tired after a phenomenal match. Andy, Joseph, Ben B
and Oliver each scored one fantastic goal each and Ben G scored 2 goals - both from outside of the box. Kai
played incredibly well in goal. In the first half BIS scored 1 goal and let in 1 goal. However in the 2nd half BIS
played brilliantly and came back with 5 more goals. Everyone played well and worked well as a team!
Joseph Kim
Year 6 Student

9. Issue 27/Page 9
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
PE Department - April/May Holiday Programmes

10. Issue 27/Page 10
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.
Please note that the deadline for entries has been brought forward. If you would like to
perform at the show, please show your interest by Monday 6th April. If you would like fur-
ther information please email Ms Lara at larawilkinson@bisvietnam.com
Ms Lara Wilkinson
PE Teacher

11. Issue 27/Page 11
Student Council - The Children's Voice
On the 16th April, AP1 will celebrating ’Green Day’ by taking part in the ‘Wake Up to the Environment Day’
event. This initiative has been developed by the Student Council and Eco-Committee to raise environmental
awareness amongst our school community, whilst also having fun. The day itself will be full of fun activities
like; coming to school in your pyjamas, the ‘Eco-Quiz’ written by Year 6, making ‘Fun Eco-Hats’, healthy bak-
ing and many more.
So on the 16th April do not forget to ‘Wake Up to the Environment’ and come to school dressed in your pyja-
mas.
Mr Luke Turner
EAL Teacher

12. Issue27 /Page 12
PTG - Annual General Meeting 2015

13. Issue 27/Page 13
MENU FOR F1 - F2
MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 6 APRIL)
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MAIN
COURSE
CHOOSE 1
Honey Lime
Chicken, Sautéed
Potato
OR
Braised Tofu with
Pork, Rice
Cottage Pie-Beef
OR
Chicken & Vegeta-
ble Curry, Rice
Pasta with Pork
Balls
OR
Fish Teriyaki,
Rice
Roast Pork,
Mashed Potato
OR
Chicken Noodle
Soup
Fish Goujons, Potato
Wedges
OR
Minced Beef & Vegeta-
ble Stew, Rice
VEGETA-
BLES
Choy sum & Car-
rots
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrots
Spinach Long Beans &
Carrots
Morning Glory
SOUP
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Watercress
Mixed
Vegetable Spinach
Cabbage & Carrot
FOR VEG-
ETARIAN
ONLY
Dhal
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Vegetarian
Cottage Pie
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrots
Pasta Napoli-
tana
Chickpeas Salad
Vegetarian Noo-
dle Soup
Long Beans &
Carrots
Tofu & Vegetable
Stew, Rice
Cabbage & Carrot
Soup
MENU FOR F3 - YEAR 2
MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 6 APRIL)
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MAIN COURSE
CHOOSE 1
Honey Lime
Chicken, Sau-
téed Potato
OR
Braised Tofu
with Pork, Rice
Cottage Pie-Beef
OR
Chicken & Vege-
table Curry, Rice
Pasta with Pork
Balls
OR
Fish Teriyaki, Rice
Roast Pork,
Mashed Potato
OR
Chicken Noodle
Soup
Fish Goujons,
Potato Wedges
OR
Minced Beef &
Vegetable
Stew, Rice
VEGETABLES
Choy sum &
Carrots
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrots
Spinach
Long Beans & Car-
rots
Morning Glory
SOUP
Spinach & Mel-
on
Watercress Mixed Vegetable Spinach
Cabbage & Car-
rot
FOR VEGETARI-
AN ONLY
Dhal
Spinach & Mel-
on Soup
Vegetarian
Cottage Pie
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrots
Pasta Napolitana
Chickpeas Salad
Vegetarian Noo-
dle Soup
Long Bean & Car-
rot
Tofu & Vegeta-
ble Stew, Rice
Cabbage & Car-
rot 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

14. Issue 27/Page 14
MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6
MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 6 APRIL)
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MAIN
COURSE
CHOOSE 1
Honey Lime Chick-
en, Sautéed Potato
OR
Braised Tofu with
Pork, Rice
Cottage Pie-Beef
OR
Chicken & Vege-
table Curry, Rice
Pasta with Pork
Balls
OR
Fish Teriyaki, Rice
Roast Pork,
Mashed Potato
OR
Chicken Noodle
Soup
Fish Goujons, Po-
tato Wedges
OR
Minced Beef &
Vegetable Stew,
Rice
VEGETABLES
Choy sum & Car-
rots
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrots
Spinach
Long Beans & Car-
rots Morning Glory
SOUP Spinach & Melon Watercress Mixed Vegetable Spinach Cabbage & Carrot
FOR VEGE-
TARIAN ON-
LY
Dhal
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Vegetarian
Cottage Pie
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrots
Pasta Napolitana
Chickpeas Salad
Vegetarian Noo-
dle Soup
Long Beans & Car-
rots
Tofu & Vegetable
Stew, Rice
Cabbage & Carrot
Soup
DELI BAR
OPTION
Baguette/Jacket
Potato
fill with ham,
chicken, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked
beans, peas & bo-
lognese sauce
Served with Salad
Bun/Jacket Pota-
to
filled with ham,
chicken, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked
beans, peas &
bolognese sauce
Served with Salad
Wrap/Jacket Pota-
to
filled with bacon,
ham, chicken, egg,
cheese, tuna may-
onnaise, baked
beans, peas & bo-
lognese sauce
Served with Salad
Bun/Jacket Potato
filled with ham,
chicken, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked
beans,
peas & bolognese
sauce
Served with Salad
Baguette/Jacket
Potato
filled with ham,
chicken, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked
beans, peas &
bolognese sauce
Served with Salad
Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily