The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City. It includes details about a 'Settling In' workshop, Vietnamese classes beginning, parent-teacher meetings, and a wine and cheese social event in September. Examination results from 2014 are also summarized, noting that students achieved the best results ever with many high scores. The PE and marketing departments provide information about October holiday sports programs for football, basketball, and multi-skills classes for children of different ages.

1. 12 SEPTEMBER 2014 | ISSUE 3
Dates for your diary
IN THIS ISSUE
From: Page
Headteacher & Deputy Headteacher 2
CEO and Principal 3
Vietnamese Coordinator 4,5
Year 1 Teacher 6
PE Department & Marketing Department 7, 8, 9, 10
PTG 11, 12
Lunch Menus for F1-Y6 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
16th ‘Settling In’ Workshop - 8.15am (Gym)
16th Vietnamese classes begin
17th EYFS Parent/Teacher Meeting (3.00pm-
7.00pm)
19th EYFS Workshop-Learning Journeys & Play
22nd T1 Clubs begin
25th Wine & Cheese 7:00pm-10:00pm
28th BBGV Fun Run.
(please note revised BIS Group Photo time of
7.30am)
September

2. From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham
Issue 3 /Page 2
Scan here to access the
‘AP1 Parent Blog’
A busy school is a happy school and this week has been no exception at AP1. From very
early on in the mornings with our on-going Bangkok swimming trials, to late after school
with Phuket football, the campus has really come alive this week - and we still have the
club programme to begin on Monday 22nd September!
Our Moon Festival celebrations today epitomised what BIS education is all about - a
rounded educational experience that celebrates both diversity, respect and tradition.
Thankfully, the rain held off in the morning and it was lovely to see so many families shar-
ing the experiences of the Dragon Dance. In addition to this, our talented children pro-
duced an entertaining double assembly of song, dance and drama, ably lead by our team of
Teaching Assistants - please look in today’s newsletter for the many pictures taken, cele-
brating the richness of this special occasion within our school calendar.
A New Year, A New Start…..
Dear parents,
As we end our first full week here at An Phu Primary Campus, It is a good time to remind ourselves of the uni-
form expectations we have here at school. One of the things I have been most impressed with since arriving at
BIS is how smart the children look and how well they behave. The children certainly live up to the high expec-
tations we have of them including uniform and how they present themselves.
As a reminder for any parent still unsure, the following guidelines on uniform, in line with the expectations laid
out in the parent handbook, are below. We ask kindly that all parents support us in making sure that our stu-
dents’ appearance reflect the high expectations we have here at BIS of all.
All children should wear black leather shoes (if possible, including F1 and F2 children). Black trainers are not
considered as suitable footwear.
All children should be wearing black, white or grey socks that come above the ankle.
Girls’ hair should be tied back with either a neutral coloured, red or maroon hair tie or held back with either a
neutral coloured, red or maroon soft hairband.
We very much appreciate your support in helping our students look and be the best they can be.
Ms Deirdre Grimshaw
Deputy Headteacher, An Phu Primary Campus
Following on from my presentation at the Meet the Teacher evenings last week, I am pleased to share with you
all the examination and test results for the last academic year at BIS. Please find these results on page 3 of
today’s newsletter.
Thank you for the great response that you have shown in signing up to help with our PTG events this year.
Currently, we are still looking for some class parent positions. If you are able to help out with this or still want
to volunteer to help in future PTG events, simply click on the relevant links below:
Use the links below to sign up your name for an event committee:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-committees
To sign up for "Class Parent", go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-class
To sign up for "Country Rep", go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-country
Email the PTG directly at:
bisvnptgap1@gmail.com
Finally, please continue to use the Primary Parent Blog to access a wealth of important information. In one
week, we have managed to accumulate over 2,000 page visits. http://ap1parentblog.blogspot.com/
I hope that you enjoy reading through this week’s newsletter and I wish you all an enjoyable weekend.

3. The British International School is delighted to announce that its students have achieved another set of out-
standing examination and test results this year. Yet again this has been the best ever set of external examina-
tion results for the school in any one year.
Key Stage 2 Test Results for Year 6 – Students aged 11 years old
The National Curriculum for England requires schools to award a National Curriculum Level in Reading, Writ-
ing, Mathematics and Science to all Year 6 students. Year 6 marks the end of primary school education in the
British system. These Teacher Assessed Levels are based on class work throughout the year as well as specific
tasks and tests taken at the end of the school year.
We are proud to see that all of our students are performing well above expectations and averages for England.
IGCSE Results for Year 11 – Students aged 16 years old
The University of Cambridge IGCSE certificate is common currency in international education, with schools in
more than 100 countries worldwide using the examinations. Grades A* to C are commonly regarded as good
pass grades.
One measure of how well a school is doing is the percentage of all examination entries that are either A* or A.
The UK average for this is 23% and a very good independent school or international school would be above 60%.
We were very pleased with a total of 64.9% of all examinations at the school being either A* or A.
Many of our students passed 11 IGCSE subjects, 25% were awarded at least 7 A* and our top achieving student
was awarded 11A* grades and 1A grade.
IB Diploma Programme Results for Year 13 – Students aged 18 years old
The IB Diploma is recognised as a rigorous academic qualification accepted by universities around the world as
one of the best preparations available anywhere for a degree course. An IB Diploma is awarded to students who
score 24 points or more out of a maximum of 45 points.
The school’s average points’ score was our highest ever at 35.3 against a world average of 29.8. This is the sev-
enth year in succession that BIS has been well above the world average points score, with our top two students
scoring an exceptionally high 43 points each.
These results compare very favourably with the top international schools around the world as well as the best
grammar schools and independent schools in the UK. We are delighted that so many of these students have
gone to top universities of their choice in the UK, USA and other countries. A full list of university destinations
can be seen on our website. Please follow this link: http://www.bisvietnam.com/index.php/
university_destinations_2014-49.htm
Congratulations are due to all of the students and their teachers for achieving such success. They have all
worked so hard and the results are fully deserved. We continue to set extremely high standards at the school
and year on year everyone rises to the challenge. Well done to parents as well for their continued support in
making BIS the truly great school that it is.
You can download a full set of Key Stage 2 Test Results, IGCSE Examination Results and IBDP Examination
Results from the school website. Please follow this link: http://www.bisvietnam.com/index.php/
examination_results_2014-48.htm
Mr Shaun Williams
CEO & Principal
Examination and Test Results 2014
Issue 3 /Page 3

4. It was such a beautiful morning to welcome all AP1 children in their colourful Ao Dai. The Moon Festival cele-
bration started with a wonderful Dragon Dance show which entertained the children, teachers and all of the
parents. Following the dance, the children enjoyed the assembly performed by some talented Year 5 and Year 6
children worked very hard to produce a memorable show. A big thank you to all the children and teaching as-
sistants. Thanks also to all parents for coming and celebrating Moon Festival with us all today.
Happy Moon Festival! Trung Thu vui vẻ!
Ms Phuong Pham
Primary Vietnamese Coordinator
Moon Festival - 1
Issue 3 /Page 4

5. Moon Festival - 2
Issue 3 /Page 5

6. ‘We've had a super busy start to the year in year 1. All classes have settled in well and it has been great to see
children playing together and making new friends. Our first IPC topic 'Who am I?' has already seen the chil-
dren drawing and labelling their bodies. We've noticed lots of similarities between us, and many differences too!
Creative activities have also been popular as children have made puppets, drawn self-portraits and have be-
come doctors and dentists in our role play areas. We are all eager to learn and share more experiences about
ourselves.
Ms Anna Coy
Y1 Class Teacher & Assistant Milepost Leader
A Great Start for Year 1
Issue 3 /Page 6

7. Extra Curricular Clubs – Term 1 2014-2015
Issue 3/Page 7
Sign up for the Term 1 Extra Curricular Clubs programme is
now complete.
Before the club programme begins on Monday 22nd Septem-
ber, click onto the ‘My Schedule’ tab and scroll through to
Monday 22nd September - you will be able to see your ac-
cepted clubs. In addition to this, all accepted clubs will be
confirmed to you via email before the Term 1 club
programme begins.
Holiday Sports Programmes - October 2014
Date Sport Time Head Coach
Mini-
mum
No. Of
Stu-
dents
Age
Prices (all
in VND)
Location
20/10 - 24/10 Football 8 am- 11 am SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 1,900,000 Big field
20/10 - 24/10 Basketball 1pm-4pm SSA Min 8 Year 3 upwards 1,900,000
AP2
Sportshal
l
20/10-24/10 Multi Skills 8.00-9.00
Mr Richard So-
riano
Min 8 Y1-Y3 440,000
AP1
Sportshal
l
20/10-24/10 Multi Skills 9.00-10.00
Mr Richard So-
riano
Min 8 F1-F3 440,000
AP1
Sportshal
l
20/10-24/10 T ball 4pm-5.30pm
Mr Richard So-
riano
Min 8 Y3-Y6 660,000 Big field
Group Time Cost Venue Minimum Maximum
Foundation 2-3 8.00 – 08.45 415,000 VND AP1 5 10
Foundation 2-3 08.45 – 09.30 415,000 VND AP1 5 10
Year 1 – 2 09.30 – 10.15 415,000 VND AP1 5 10
Year 1 – 2 10.15 – 11.00 415,000 VND AP1 5 10
Year 3 – 4 11.00 – 12.00 550,000 VND AP1 5 12
Year 5 upwards 12.15 – 01.45 825,000 VND AP1 5 15
20/10 - 24/10 Swimming 8am- 1:45 pm
Mr Vinh Ngu-
yen
Min 8 F2 upwards
Various
(see letters)
AP1 pool
Holiday Swimming Programmes - October 2014

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10. Issue 3 /Page 10

11. PTG - Wine and Cheese Event
Issue 3 /Page 11

12. Issue 3 /Page 12
Volunteers are needed for ticket sales & day of event.
To volunteer, please email
ellaraj@hotmail.com or santisa17@yahoo.es
Thank you!
50,000vnd per
ticket
&
Free Entry for
Adults &
Children under
2 years
Term 1
New
Families –
Free Entry

13. Issue 3 /Page 13
MENU FOR F1 - F2
MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 15 SEPT)
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 & Vege-
table Stew, Rice
VEGETA-
BLES
Choy sum & Car-
rot
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrot
Spinach
Long Beans & Car-
rot Morning Glory
SOUP
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Watercress Mixed Vegetable Spinach
Cabbage & Carrot
FOR VEG-
ETARIAN
ONLY
Aloo Tikki Burger
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Vegetarian Cot-
tage Pie
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrot
Pasta Napoli-
tana
Chickpeas Salad
Vegetarian Noodle
Soup
Long Bean & Car-
rot
Tofu & Vegetable
Stew, Rice
Cabbage & Carrot
Soup
MENU FOR F3 - YEAR 2
MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 15 SEPT)
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MAIN
COURSE
CHOOS
E 1
Honey Lime
Chicken, Sau-
téed Potato
OR
Braised Tofu
with Pork, Rice
Cottage Pie-
Beef
OR
Chicken & Veg-
etable 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
VEGE-
TABLES
Choy sum &
Carrot
Chinese Cab-
bage & Carrot
Spinach
Long Beans &
Carrot Morning Glory
SOUP
Spinach & Mel-
on Soup
Watercress Mixed Vegetable Spinach
Cabbage & Carrot
FOR
VEGE-
TARIAN
ONLY
Aloo Tikki
Burger
Spinach & Mel-
on Soup
Vegetarian Cot-
tage Pie
Chinese Cab-
bage & Carrot
Pasta Napolitana
Chickpeas Salad
Vegetarian
Noodle Soup
Long Bean &
Carrot
Tofu & Vegetable Stew, Rice
Cabbage & Carrot Soup
DELI
BAR
OPTION
Bun
filled with Ham
& cheese
Served with
Salad
Jacket Potato
filled with
Baked Beans &
Bacon
Served with Sal-
ad
Bun
filled with cheese
& egg
Served with Sal-
ad
Jacket Potato
filled with Bolo-
gnese Sauce
Served with
Salad
Bun
filled with Chicken & mayonnaise,
Served with Salad
Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily

14. Issue 3 /Page 14
MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6
MENU 1 (WEEK BEGINNING 15 SEPT)
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 & Vege-
table Stew, Rice
VEGETA-
BLES
Choy sum & Car-
rot
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrot
Spinach Long Beans & Carrot
Morning Glory
SOUP
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Watercress Mixed Vegetable Spinach
Cabbage & Carrot
FOR VEGE-
TARIAN
ONLY
Aloo Tikki Burger
Spinach & Melon
Soup
Vegetarian Cot-
tage Pie
Chinese Cabbage
& Carrot
Pasta Napolitana
Chickpeas Salad
Vegetarian Noodle
Soup
Long Bean & Carrot
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 Potato
fill with ham,
chicken, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked
beans, peas & bo-
lognese sauce
Served with Salad
Wrap/Jacket Pota-
to
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
mayonnaise, baked
beans,
peas & bolognese
sauce
Served with Salad
Baguette/Jacket Po-
tato
fill with ham, chick-
en, cheese,
egg, tuna mayon-
naise, baked beans,
peas & bolognese
sauce
Served with Salad
Fresh Fruits & Salad Bar are available daily