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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
International Day 2013 Celebration - Morning Parade
The day has finally arrived on 9th July, 2013, weeks after the community of the school had gotten together to plan for this day...
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| Our very own Miss International Day of Tenby SEP :) |
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Sunday, July 7, 2013
Secondary school: how parents can help make the transition easier
Moving up to year 7 is a big step. Here are 10 tips on how to
help your children make the change smoothly
Glynis Kozma
The Guardian, Tuesday 31
August 2010
For families of year 6s, the summer holidays can seem like a long
run-up to that great mountain of mystery and fear that is big school. Some
children will be starting a new school that is 10 times larger than their
primary. Moving up to year 7 is a big step.
Professor Julian Elliott, an educational psychologist at Durham
University, says: "For many children, secondary school represents a step
towards autonomy and the whole process of growing up and leaving childhood
behind." It can be overwhelming for children and parents alike.
But there are things you can do to make things easier, and things you
can think about now that will help your child adjust and settle in quickly.
• Build your child's confidence. Settling in well is all about
self-esteem. Children with high self-esteem are less likely to be bullied, or
to bully, or belong to gangs. They are more likely to gather a wide circle of
friends. They can confidently say "no" to anything with which they
don't feel comfortable. So tell them how great they are. When did you last pay
them a compliment? They don't have to have done anything special to deserve
one; a compliment on how well they look after a pet, or that they are kind or
thoughtful, goes a long way. Do this daily and watch their confidence develop.
• Listen to their fears. Your child is possibly anxious and also
afraid their concerns will appear trivial. For instance, if they become lost in
the maze of corridors, what should they do? They could make their way to the
school office – they should have a map – or find a pupil or teacher to direct them.
What they shouldn't do is hide in the toilets until the lesson is over. Talk
through the options with them. Do this for every concern they may have so that
they know you take it seriously.
• Remind your child that being a good friend, especially to shy and
quiet children, is one way to make friends. Be encouraging if they want to
invite friends home and suggest it if they don't.
• Show that you feel positive about their school and "talk it
up" even if it was not your first choice or you lost an admissions appeal.
If you have high expectations, these will be sensed by your child.
• Have a trial run of the route, especially if they walk or cycle. If
they miss a school bus home you need to talk through what they will do,
especially if you are working and can't pick them up straight away.
• Get up earlier during the last week of the holidays so that early
starts for school aren't a shock to the system.
• Stick to the uniform code. Your child will feel more comfortable
from day one.
• Make sure they have emergency money and credit on their mobile phone
– if it's allowed in school.
• Think about any changes you might need to make at home so they have
the time, space and energy for homework. One parent who has three children
shared her strategy: homework begins at a set time every day, after dinner,
with all three children working simultaneously to avoid distractions. In the
early days you should check their homework diary daily and if it looks empty,
check with other parents or the school. Your child may simply forget to write
it down.
• Encourage them to join lunchtime or after-school clubs. They are a
great way to make friends. If after half a term they really don't enjoy it,
they can drop it.
Give your child a few weeks to settle in. Ensure you know who to contact
for any situation, and the school's preferred means of contact. If they are
having any problems, social or educational, make an appointment to see their
form tutor.
•
Glynis Kozma is author of Secondary School: A Parent's Guide, and was a teacher
for 30 years.
Newsletter 178
NEWSLETTER 178 - Dated 5th July 2013
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! Important Events to Attend This Coming Week: !
* Tuesday 9th July - International Day *
* Thursday 11th July - CCA Information Morning *
* Tuesday 9th July - International Day *
* Thursday 11th July - CCA Information Morning *
Friday, July 5, 2013
Early Years and Primary Classes Are Going Through Transformation
Something exciting is coming up next week... If you are not involved in the transformation, talk to your child on what is going on and do come join us next Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
TIS Primary Staging Area for Items Found
Pleased to informed that a proper staging area for items found has been put up next to the cafeteria at TIS primary block.
If your child finds an item, please encourage him/her to place it here in an orderly manner.
If your child lost an item, he/she may look for it here ensuring that all other items are put back in an orderly manner after retrieving his/her item.
The school will make attempt to return items placed at this staging area if they are labelled with name and class.
Unclaimed items will be cleared every Friday for hygiene purposes as most of the items found are food containers and drink bottled.
If your child finds an item, please encourage him/her to place it here in an orderly manner.
If your child lost an item, he/she may look for it here ensuring that all other items are put back in an orderly manner after retrieving his/her item.
The school will make attempt to return items placed at this staging area if they are labelled with name and class.
Unclaimed items will be cleared every Friday for hygiene purposes as most of the items found are food containers and drink bottled.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Sheltered Walkway - Completed !
A BIG THANK YOU
to the SENIOR MANAGEMENT of TENBY
for listening to us....
The Sheltered Walkway is finally completed !
This Sheltered Walkway is an important covered link
between the Main Blocks and the Sports/Primary/Arts Block.
It shelters the Children from the sun and rain
while crossing the road from one side to the other.
The PA had highlighted the lack of a covered walkway here,
many times over the past several months, to the
many times over the past several months, to the
School Management as well as to the School Board.
We also highlighted this on our Blog (refer Post on 1st May 2013).
We understood that the Budget for this Shelter
had been approved much earlier, but the construction
was delayed due to some other circumstances.
However, all matters have been resolved by the School
and construction of the Shelter started a few weeks ago.
And finally, we have it!
Cheers to Everyone !
Newsletter 177
Lots of Info and Updates in Last Week's
NEWSLETTER 177 - Dated 28th June 2013
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Remember to Take Note of the up-coming Events
& Happy Reading !
& Happy Reading !
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