British International School Newsletter 6th February

1. 6 February 2015 | ISSUE 20
Dates for your diary
IN THIS ISSUE
From: Page
Headteacher 2
LS Department 3
PE Department 4-5
Community Service Department 6
PTG 7-8
Lunch Menus 9-10
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
9th PTG Charity Bake Sale
11th Headteacher’s Coffee Morning
12th TET Fair
13th TET Assembly
13th School closes for the TET Holiday
25th School resumes after the TET Holiday
25th - 1st Mar No clubs
2nd Mar Term 2 club programme resumes
February and March
Pictures from left to right :
iRobot - Extra-curricular activity
Having fun in water - Foundation splash pool
Water colour painting - Extra-curricular activity

2. From The Headteacher - Mr Simon Higham
Issue 20/Page 2
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‘AP1 Parent Blog’
AP1 Parent Blog
http://ap1parentblog.blogspot.com/
Over 20,000 page views on the AP1 Parent Blog - thank you for your support.
Access the Homepage of the Primary Parent Blog. You can find out about our assembly on Gandhi today.
The diversity of learning continued at AP1 this week with a wealth of different experienc-
es on offer for our children creating an environment to thrive in. Our Extra Curricular
Club programme continued with a total of 118 activities on offer. It was lovely to see our
F1 and F2 children attending the two new clubs that we have offered this term - indoor
creative play and outdoor physical play. Even after such a long day, there was still
enough energy to take part and have great fun. In addition to this, well done to all of our
early risers who attend morning clubs. It surely is a great way to start a new day!
Well done to 3S this week who produced a very entertaining Special Assembly on Tues-
day. Themed around the Egyptians, the country that 3S adopted during International
Week, I really enjoyed the drama, dance and song that taught us lots about this fascinat-
-ing period in history. Mr Chris McKelvie even had his vital organs removed - live on stage! It has also been a
very exciting week for all of the year 3 children as they took part in their annual sleepover on Thursday even-
ing. With a packed evening of activities in school, a night in the Gym and breakfast in the canteen, I am sure
that a great deal was taken from this unique experience. Well done to everyone as for many, this was their first
night away from home without their parents. I’m sure they will all sleep well this evening.
Congratulations also to our athletics squad that took part in the HCMC schools athletics competition at the
University of Sports. Our young athletes excelled in every discipline on Tuesday, representing our school with
both integrity and respect for others. I would also like to thank those Y6 students who attended in the capacity
of helpers on the day. Their help in running such a large event was invaluable. More details of the competition
can be found on page 4 of this newsletter.
Thank you to all parents that donated items for our TET collection and also the toothbrushes for KonTum. As
always, your generosity towards our community partners is very much appreciated. Nearly one tonne of rice
was donated by AP1 parents alone and more details about the toothbrush collection can be found on page 6 of
this newsletter.
Finally, I would like to remind you about two important events that are happening at AP1 next week:
Headteacher’s Coffee Morning will take place in the MPR on Wednesday 11th February from 8.15am. This
term’s topic for presentation is ‘Community Service at BIS’. Please click here to access the letter that was sent
out to you last week. I am looking forward to meeting with as many parents as possible.
TET Assembly for all parents of MPF and MP1 children (F1 to Y2) will take place at 10.00am next Friday and
for parents of MP2 and MP3 children (Y3 to Y6), a repeat of the morning assembly begins at 1.15pm. Please
remember that all children can come to school on this day dressed in their Ao Dai. Details of both assemblies
have been sent to you today and these letters can be found on the Primary Parent Blog in the ‘Parent Docu-
ments’ section.
I hope that you enjoy reading through this weeks newsletter.
Have a good weekend.

3. LS Department - Year of the Goat 2015
Issue 20/Page 3
2015 will be the Year of the Goat
What are people born in the year of the goat like?
They are mild mannered, shy, and sympathetic. Personality traits, such as creativity,
dependability, intelligence, and calmness make them very charming to be with. They
are more comfortable when left alone or when they stay at home.
Are you a goat?
If you were born in these years then you are a goat: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, or 2015.
The Goats as Learners – Will you learn like a goat in 2015?
Though they love to be in groups, they do not want to be the centre of attention. They are reserved and quiet,
most likely because they like spending so much time in their own thoughts.
I am thoughtful and
look out for problems
I am dependable and
follow the process
I am clever and
use the facts
I am calm and happy I am creative
and make things
I am sympathetic
and use my feelings
Which learner hat do you wear most often?
Chúc Mừng Năm Mới !
Happy New Year of the Goat to you all from the LS Team
Ms Andrea Ms Sarah Ms Louise Ms Ha Ms Ha Thu Ms Hang

4. PE Department - Athletics Competition
Issue 20/Page 4
This Tuesday AP1 sent four teams to take part in the HCMC Athletics competition which was held at the
University of Sports. The afternoon saw the primary teams compete and started off with the U11 and U9
Girls taking part in the track events and the U11 and U9 Boys participating in the field events. Our teams
were so successful that I cannot possibly list all the events that the pupils medalled in. I was thoroughly im-
pressed with all the pupils’ effort, commitment and determination. BIS AP1 came home victorious in all four
competitions:
U9 Girls - Champions. U9 Boys - Champions. U11 Girls - Champions. U11 Boys - Champions.
Well done to all the pupils who participated.
I would also like to thank our Year 6 leaders. Without them, we could not have run the day. They were fan-
tastic, using their initiative when needed and all of them were so efficient and helpful.
Well done leaders!
Ms. Lara Wilkinson
PE Teacher

5. PE Department
Issue 20/Page 5
 Come to school as normal
 Wear your House Sports
clothes (don’t forget your
shin pads, long socks, hat,
drink bottles and sun
cream)
 Parents and supporters
welcome to spectate in the
viewing areas.
Where: AP1 big field
When:
Year 3 - Wednesday 25th February:
8.15am — 9.45am
Year 4 - Friday 27th February:
10.15am — 11.45pm
Year 5 - Wednesday 25th February:
10.15am — 11.45am
Year 6 - Friday 27th February:
8.15am — 9.45am
INTERHOUSE FOOTBALL

6. Community Department - Tooth Brush Collection
Issue 20/Page 6

7. PTG - Charity Bake Sale
Issue 20/Page 7
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-ptgcharity

8. PTG - Spring Fair
Issue 20/Page 8
bisvnptgap1@gmail.com
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054EACAE28A4F85-bisspring1

9. Issue 20/Page 9
MENU FOR F1 - F2
MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 9 FEBRUARY)
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 9 FEBRUARY)
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

10. Issue 20/Page 10
MENU FOR YEAR 3 - YEAR 6
MENU 3 (WEEK BEGINNING 9 FEBRUARY)
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