From the Director
We are recognising the value of being open minded at school which is one of our CORE ABC values. We have come to realise that being open minded helps our children think about different ways to solve problems and to consider problems or challenges from different perspectives. All of us as adults are aware of situations where we needed to think about something from a different perspective, rather than always approaching it the same way and hence finding a solution. We also have to bear in mind that being open minded also leads to us being more willing to think outside the box and to apply creativity all of which are important skills as we help prepare children for challenges ahead.
We are approaching the graduation time of year with many events coming up for the Class of 2018. It is an important time of year for all of us to reflect on our student’s aspirations for the future. I know from the experiences of the Class of 2018 that many students are fulfilling dreams that they have had for many years while others are still exploring their options. As parents and educators it is important we help children to understand their talents and their interests and how those might relate to university and future careers. It is also important we allow them to develop their own talents and choices. This sometimes requires us as parents to be open minded about our children and their interests rather than expecting them to follow a particular path.
I hope you have a nice weekend.
Primary News
Dear parents and carers,
I hope all our mothers had a happy Mother’s day yesterday and that your families let you have some rest and had some nice treats planned.
Please keep an eye on the school calendar. We have the Lower and Upper primary talent shows at the very end of term. The auditions will start soon and we want the children to be prepared. There will be 12 places per talent show so the competition is tough to get through. We are sorry if your child does end up disappointed, but please help them to cope, with the reminder that there is always next time and next time they can be better prepared.
On Monday 14th May it is the whole school unit ‘the world cup’ entry point. There will be a ceremony that will be live streamed if you want to see what is going on. Grade 1 will be dancing to represent the host country Russia and we will have a genuine russian speaker as well as some local football talent to inspire our students.
You all received the flyer last week about plastic bags. Please send your carrier bags in to school where we will be using them to make sleeping mats for the homeless. It is better not to use carrier bags at all but if you do have them then to ensure they do not end up in the sea or in landfill sites we need to find ways to reuse them.
This year there have been some noise issues for the students taking their exams so from time to time children will not be allowed to sit on the white benches directly next to the PAC. We ask for your understanding whenever we have this temporary change in arrangements. Please make sure other people who pick up your children know this too.
There are quite a few trips out of school at the moment. pLease note that they have all been approved and risk assessments have been carried out.
Enjoy your weekend.
Sharon Short
Head of Primary
Lead Safeguarding Officer.
Dates for your diary
Lower Primary
May
Tuesday 15th: Pre-Kinder Siri and Pre-Kinder Carbajal trip to Pizza Hut Las Cascadas
Wednesday 16th: Pre-Kinder Rampone and Pre-Kinder González trip to Pizza Hut Las Cascadas
Thursday 31st May - school closed INSET for teachers
Upper Primary
Monday 14th - Golf clinic starts - $40 - 2:15pm - 3:15pm - ABC Field
Friday 18th - UK Trip 2018 Study Group (2pm - 3pm)
Friday 18th - Last day to return permission slip for Grade 2 Trip to Parque Bicentenario
Friday 25th - Grade 2 Trip to Bicentenario Park - 7:30am - 11:30am
Thursday 31st May - school closed INSET for teachers
Please note Ana Gloria Mena and Edda Padilla are Designated Primary Safeguarding Officers
Secondary News
Dear parents and carers,
I would like to start by reminding the community of our commitment with the environment and in particular the CAS activity that the LRC and Grade 11 students are leading regarding the use of plastic shopping bags to make sleeping mats for homeless people around the community. Please encourage your children to bring them in to the LRC!
Santa Ana Geography Field Trip - Wednesday 9th May
From Mr Kilford- HoD Geography
On Wednesday 23 IGCSE Geography students climbed Santa Ana volcano to experience the challenge of climbing the highest volcano in the country. During this trip students reviewed their knowledge of stratovolcanoes at destructive plate boundaries and learned more about why some people decide to live close to active volcanoes such as this. A fun and exhausting time was had by all. "This was the most tiresome but fun trip I have been on" said a Grade 9 student.
GRADE 8 - Art, Drama & History UK trip in April 2019
Thank you for those parents and students that attended last Wednesday 9th May meeting where we showed a PP presentation about the Art, Drama & History UK trip in April 2019 (SY18-19) . You should have received via email the letter with all the details and new dates for payments. If you missed the meeting but would like information about it, please don’t hesitate to send an e-mail to adrianhall@abc-net.edu.sv or call Roxana Hall at 2201-6261.
Don’t forget our Swimming Galas coming up!
Monday 14th at 10:30 a.m. P4 - 6th Girl´s Competition
Monday 14th at 1:00 a.m. P6 - 7th Girl´s Competition
Tuesday 15th at 10:30 a.m. P4 - 9th Girl´s Water polo Competition
Tuesday 15th at 1:00 a.m. P6 - 8th Girl´s Competition
Wednesday 16th at 10:30 a.m. - P4 - 7th Boy´s Competition
Thursday 17th at 10:30 a.m. - P4 - 8th Boy´s Competition
Friday 18th at 10:30 a.m. - P4 - 6th Boy´s Competition
May the best tribe win!
The summer is just round the corner and like every year, we encourage our students to make the best use of this time to grow and learn more. This year, we are offering a Summer Course for our older students within the framework of our Annual ABC Summer Camp. It has been designed with our students in mind to help them in their path through Secondary school in preparation for life after school. If you are interested and would like to know more, please contact Sara Suster sarasuster@abc-net.edu.ev
ABC’s Got Talent!
From Mr Pike- Drama teacher
Does your son or daughter have a talent?
If so ... We Need Them! ABC's Got Talent is back on Wednesday 20th June and we need performers.m
Whether they sing, dance, act, juggle, do magic, have an entertaining sporting act, do martial arts, or have any other talent; either as a soloist or part of a group - this is the chance for them to show off their talents to the community!
Auditions will be scheduled between Monday 14th May and Thursday 17th May and finalists will be announced on 23rd May.
Audition pieces should be between 2 - 4 minutes in length and will be watched by a panel of judges to decide who makes it through to the final show on 20th June.
Please encourage your child to participate by filling in this form by Thursday 10th May.
Grade 10 and Grade 12 continue in their examinations and Grade 9 and Grade 11 will be starting their Cal 3 exams soon! Please check that your child has their Exam timetable ready and has all the equipment they will need for these important exams. A reminder of the importance of sleep and a healthy lifestyle at these times!
Best of luck to all our students.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Kind regards,
Natalia Cáceres Escalón
Dates for your diary
May
Monday 21st - CAL exams start for Grade 9 & 11 students
Thursday 31st May - school closed for all students: INSET for teachers
Team Sports
These are the latest activities:
TSP BKB
Friendly Match-BKB-Cadets (m) -
Our team played as host against Colegio Nazareth. A very exciting match where the Bulldogs kept displayed a good set of skills.
TSP Football
College Cup - Football - U18 (m)
Colegio Josué and the ABC played for the College Cup. The match was very exciting and the player’s skills were even, although at the end the ABC won the game.
ABC 5 - 2 Colegio Josué
TSP BKB
57th Student Games - BKB - Mini (m) -
A new match in the 57th Student Cup took place between Colegio Nazareth and our Bulldogs. Our girls visited Colegio Nazareth and won the match for the ABC.
Go Bulldogs!!!!
Bulldogs Cup - Football - U8 -
In a threefold football session, three very exciting matches with a good display of football moves, score of goals, and exciting action. The boys gave their best in each of the matches.
Results:
ABC 3 - 2 Escuela Panamericana
ABC 3 - 3 Escuela Alemana
ABC 2 - 3 BeSport
Bulldogs Cup - Football - U6 -
Tuesday ended with good football action. There were two very exciting matches ath the ABC. The ABC played against BeSports; and another Bulldogs team played against Escuela Alemana.
ABC 3 - 6 BeSport
ABC 7 - 0 Escuela Alemana
TSP Football
Bilingual League - Football - U12 -
Double football match in the Bilingual League. Good moves and good goals. This sets the ABC in a very good position for the closing of this stage of the League.
ABC 3 - 6 Colegio Josué
ABC 6 - 4 Liceo Francés
European Union –
This morning the ABC participated in an event called, “Nadar y correr para Europa”. This event is open for all European schools in El Salvador. The students of these international schools competed in swimming and in track and field sports (mixed relays and beat 60 minute records).
The participating schools were:
Academia Británica Cuscatleca
Escuela Alemana
Liceo Castilla
Colegio Padre Arrúpe
Colegio Santa Cecilia
Liceo Francés (host)
Friendly Match – Football – U10 (f) –
The Bulldogs girls played two matches against the girls from Corazón de María. Very exciting games where the girls from both teams displayed good skills.
ABC 1 – 2 Corazón de María
ABC 7 – 0 Corazón de María
Bilingual League - Football - U14 (m) -
An exciting match in the Bilingual League between the ABC and Escuela Alemana. Good football, good goals.
ABC 3 - 6 Escuela Alemana
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