The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City An Phu Primary campus. It highlights International Week taking place from January 19th-23rd including a Global Cafe, classroom visits, and a Parade of Nations. It also announces the start of new term 2 clubs and dates for school photographs. Key contacts and lunch menus are included at the end.

1. 16 January 2015 | ISSUE 17
Dates for your diary
IN THIS ISSUE
From: Page
Headteacher 2
CEO and Principal 3
International Week at AP1 4
MPF Department 5
Community Service Department 6-8
PTG 9
Fundinotots - BIS Baby and Toddler Group 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
19th - 23rd International Week
20th & 21st Global Café
23rd Parade of Nations (national costumes)
26th Term 2 clubs begin
26th - 30th School photographs are taken
January
Trying out our new EYFS playground
(left). PTG Welcome back Coffee
morning (right)

2. From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham
Issue 17/Page 2
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our International Week celebrations.
It has been exciting to welcome all of our BIS families back to school this week and I have
enjoyed hearing about the many adventures that our children have had over the break. I
would like to mention and welcome all of our new families that have joined BIS this term.
I hope that the transition into school has been smooth and please do not hesitate to ask
any member of the BIS staff if you need help or assistance to ensure that this vital set-
tling period is successful.
Thank you to all of the new and existing BIS parents that attended the ‘Welcome Back’
coffee morning on Wednesday. Organised by both the Primary and Secondary PTG com-
mittees, events such as these help to bring our thriving community closer together.
Next week, I am very much looking forward to our annual International Week celebrations. From Global Café
to room visits, opening ceremonies to final parades the week is a highlight for many as we all come together to
celebrate diversity within our international community. Thank you in advance for all of the hard work that has
already taken place in preparation for this event and I especially look forward to sharing the many internation-
al costumes that will be on offer next Friday during the Parade of Nations. Information regarding all times and
dates can be found on page 4 of this newsletter and has been communicated with you from class teachers via
their weekly learning letters.
I would like to remind parents who prepare a packed lunch for their children, to ensure that the lunches are
nut free. This is due to some of our children having severe food allergies or intolerances. All food prepared in
our Canteen is free of nuts and nut products therefore, your help in this matter is very much appreciated to
keep our children safe.
Finally, thank you for your support regarding the standard of school uniform that has been set during this first
week back - especially in terms of footwear. At BIS, we always strive for the highest standards in all that we
do, in partnership with all parents and children.
I hope that you enjoy reading through the articles in this week’s newsletter. Have a great weekend.

3. From The CEO and Principal - CIS 5 Year Visit
Issue 17/Page 3
Dear Parents
Council of International Schools Five-Year Visit
You may be aware that BIS was granted full accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) in
November 2009. This accreditation was awarded for 10 years subject to a review after five years.
Last November a CIS team visited the school for three days to conduct the Five-Year review. I am delighted
to inform you that the visit was successful and that we continue to be a fully accredited school.
The visiting team was very complimentary about the school and as a summary statement wrote ‘BIS knows
itself exceedingly well and is not satisfied with the status quo at any level of its operation. This attitude is
shared by the range of stakeholders in the school and ensures that the school will continue its growth and
improvement.’
The Visitors identified the following strengths for the school:
 A commitment to providing high quality education for all students through classroom programmes,
teachers’ continual professional development (CPD) and resourcing
 A visible commitment to facilities improvement, providing learning and recreational spaces that are eq-
uitable across all campuses
 Its commitment to the care and support of all staff
 The high quality of senior management
 A serious commitment to the accreditation process exemplified by the exceptional progress the school
has made in meeting the Visiting Team’s recommendations
 A Mission Statement that is clear and truly serves as a focus for all school operations
 Owners and a Principal who are focused on students’ learning and to creating an environment to sup-
port the school’s aim to be one of the best international schools in the world
The Visitors also identified a small number of areas for improvement that are linked to changes in the
Standards for Accreditation under which we will be assessed in five years’ time. A full report is available in
each campus reception for parents to read.
For the parents of the school this award provides further confirmation that their children are receiving a
high quality education from a caring and skilled team of educational professionals. I would like to congratu-
late all of my colleagues at school and thank them for their continued dedication and commitment. The
whole school community can take great pride in retaining this formal recognition for the school.
Yours sincerely
Shaun Williams
CEO and Principal

4. International Week
Issue 17/Page 4
Dear Parents,
We are very much looking forward to our annual International Week at AP1. Below, please find the key
dates and times for events that are happening throughout the week. Thank you to all for your support in
helping to make this a learning rich experience for all our students.
Monday 19th January 2015
On Monday we will have our opening assembly. This is for students and teachers only. The children will con-
tinue to prepare their own classes for the rest of the week as well as learning about the country they have
been studying for International Week.
Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st January 2015
The Global Café is open! Classes will visit at designated times. Teachers have been given these times. Clas-
ses will continue to learn about the country they are studying in class. The café will be open for parents on
Wednesday between 1.30pm and 2.30pm.
Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd January 2015
Classes will have the opportunity to host and visit other classes and participate in activities related to the
various countries. This is for students and teachers only. The classrooms will be open for parents to visit on
both Wednesday and Thursday between 2.30pm and 3.15pm.
Friday 23rd January 2015
Our BIS Parade of Nations will happen on this day. This is open to students, teachers and parents. Due to
large numbers, there will be two Parades. MPF and MP1 will begin at 8.30am and MP2 and MP3 will begin
at 10.30am. Both parades will take place in the gym. Children are invited to come to school dressed in their
national dress or clothes representing their home country.
Ms Deirdre Grimshaw
Deputy Headteacher

5. MPF - Exciting New Playground Equipment
Issue 17/Page 5
Over the Christmas holidays, our MPF front playground was completely transformed. We have replaced the
climbing frame, laid new safety surfacing, and have had a play house built. The children all love our new play
space and have had great fun exploring this week. They particularly love the fireman’s pole and have been prac-
tising on the equipment all week, really improving their skills. Well done, children!
We are all looking forward to having lots of fun outside this term.
Ms Clair Draper
Assistant Head Teacher (EYFS)

6. Community Service - Extra Curricular Clubs
Issue 17/Page 6
Take a look at the clubs that are still available for your Year Group, and sign up on CHQ:
See you there!
Ms Samantha Baker
EAL teacher and Community Service Leader
Club Day Year Group
Helping Hands
with Thien Phuoc Foster Home
Monday Years 4-6
Get Together, Play Together, Learn Together
with Binh Trieu School
Monday Years 2-6
Games Club
with Mai Am Shelter
Thursday Years 5-6
The Term 2 Extra Curricular Club programme starts on Monday 26th January and
there are still spaces available in some Community Service Clubs! These clubs are
a great way to get involved with the community through making new friends from
local schools, trying new activities, and sharing experiences with other children.
Did you know that Community Service Clubs are in addition to your free club allo-
cation? That means that even if you are already a member of a free Extra Curricu-
lar club, you can ADD a Community Service Club as a bonus - every Community
Service Club is FREE!

7. Community Service Department - TET Collection
Issue 17/Page 7

8. Community Service Department
Issue 17/Page 8
The AP1 collection box is situated along the Main Office corridor.
Please place all of your NEW donated toothbrushes into the box from Monday 19th January until Friday
6th February.

9. AP1 and AP2 Welcome Back Coffee Morning
Wednesday morning saw parents from AP1 and
AP2 enjoying a welcome back coffee morning or-
ganised by the PTG coffee morning committees.
It was a lovely opportunity for new and returning
parents to meet and chat over great coffee and the
delicious treats on offer.
Huge thanks to all of the PTG for organising this
event and special thanks to AP2 parent, Cindy
Kazzi for opening up her beautiful home for us to
use.
PTG Coffee Morning Committee
Issue 17/Page 9

10. Fundinotots Programme
Issue 17/Page 10
Enrolments for Term 2 Fundinotots are now being received. For more information about our BIS Baby and
Toddler Group, please contact our Main Office. We’re looking forward to meeting you very soon.
Sarah Bonner
Fundinotots Leader

11. Issue 17/Page 11
MENU FOR F1 - F2
MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 19 JANUARY)
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 19 JANUARY)
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 17/Page 12
MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6
MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 19 JANUARY)
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 & Carrot
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 & bolo-
gnese sauce
Served with Salad
Wrap/Jacket Potato
fill with bacon,
ham, chicken, egg,
cheese, tuna mayon-
naise, baked beans,
peas & bolognese
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