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04PRIMARY SCHOOL
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
The International School of The HagueP O Box 520472505 CA The HagueWijndaelerduin 12554 BX The Hague wwwishthehaguenlishadmissionsishthehaguenl
Primary SchoolTelephone +31 (0)70 338 4567Fax +31 (0)70 328 2049Email ishprimaryishthehaguenl
This Issue is made byVerona Schroder vschroderishthehaguenlPlease contact for Newsletter items
In this issue
2 Dear ISH News Readers
4 Mother Tongue
5 Primary News
6 Primary News
7 Dates for your Diary
8 Parent Information
Cover photograph has been taken by Christel van Meeuwen
2
Dear Parents
I hope you enjoyed summerrsquos final fling last week It would appear that we are now heading into autumn rather quickly You may have noticed me on the road this morning looking rather cold and wet I was with Ms McKenna watching the traffic situation on one of our car-free Fridays I am grateful to parents for their feedback on this subject and as a result of your comments and my own observations I have had discussions this morning with our whole school leadership team and our PTA Chair Although we are keen to do what we can to raise awareness of green issues our first priority is the safety of your children What we have decided to do is to discontinue our Traffic Free Fridays as they are in their current form However from Tuesday 25 October we will make every day a no parking day but with drop offs allowed So you can drive into school drop off your child on the yellow line at the front of school then drive on to work or back home If you need to come into school yourself you will have to park in the car park opposite school No parking will be allowed on campus
We will try to have secondary students outside escorting children to the playground It would be very helpful if parents could also volunteer to help All we would need is one parent each day to support our secondary students - you would even get a free dayglo jacket If you are interested in helping please let me know or tell the primary office The barriers will close from 0845 until 1430 I hope this will make the traffic situation easier for you all and make our campus safer I will be sending this information to you via hard copy early next week This new routine will come into action after the half term break Next Friday will not be a traffic free campus but a normal day If you have any questions about this please contact me Thank you for your understanding
I hope you are keeping up-to-date with our weekly podcasts The latest one provides a window into class 2P and their learning The children really enjoy participating and sharing their learning with us Every Monday morning a new podcast is posted so if you have a moment please have a look They are on our website under lsquoPrimary Schoolrsquo then lsquoPrimary Video Podcastsrsquo httpwwwishthehaguenlcontentprimary-video-podcasts
A reminder that we have our half-term holiday the week after next We close for the break on Friday 14th October at 1500 and return to school on Tuesday 25th October The teachers return a day earlier for a study day where we will be working on curriculum mapping
This morning we interviewed some excellent candidates for the position of School Nurse We hope that the successful applicant will start here on 1st November or soon afterwards This is a day I have been looking forward to for a long time As a state sponsored school we have had to deal with a fair amount of bureaucracy to arrive at this point but I know you will agree that having a full-time school nurse is a big step forward for our school in terms of the safety and care of our students Up to now our office staff and trained first aiders have done a remarkable job and I am very grateful to them Again I will inform you of our decision
I hope you have a pleasant weekend
Graeme Scott
Dear ISH News Readers
3
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Mother TongueldquoIn every conceivable manner the family is a link to our past bridge to our futurerdquo Alex Haley
On Tuesday 27 of September we organised an information evening to explain how we are supporting EAL and Mother Tongue in our school It was well attended Thank you to all the parents that join us and a big thank you to Zein After School Care for providing supervision As mentioned during the evening you are always welcome to meet with us to discuss your childrsquos languages development
Some Knowledge to shareSometimes EAL students complete beginners in English say very little in their first weeks or even months of school This doesnrsquot mean they do not understand what is going on They are actually acquiring the language through comprehensible input Often they will later start speaking in complete sentences happy to be able to use what they have been acquiring We call it the silent period
MT after the school dayLast week after school language classes started for Arabic French and Spanish on Wednesdays and Thursdays and German on Thursdays It was nice to
see how happy the children were to come back to the MT classes and to discover their new friends
Welcome to Veronique Nougues our new French tutor I have a meeting next week with a possible Portuguese teacher We are still looking for one German and one Dutch teacher for Wednesdays and two Dutch teachers for Thursdays
On top of the languages mentioned in the last newsletter we were asked to look at possibilities to open Italian and Norwegian languages We also have a Romanian teacher available If you would like your child to join one of these 3 language groups please contact me
In the next newsletter we will give you some news on what is happening during the Mother Tongue time during the curriculum Our language groups are now sorted if you or your secondary child would like to join to support the children during this time (Tuesdays 210-300) please contact me and I will let you know in which class your childlanguage group is in
Kind regardsPascale Hertay Deputy Head phertayishthehaguenl
Traffic Free Fridays have been discontinued From 25 October everyday will be a no parking day See Mr Scottrsquos section for more details4
Primary NewsDutch NewsTraffic LessonsI really enjoyed the traffic lesson because you had to avoid obstacles I hadnrsquot done that before So for me it was a big surprise We had small bicycles so for me it was especially easy I am not used to small bikes because at home I have a really big bike - Paolo 5G
On a bike lesson we went to a place near The Hungry Mind Then we put cones on the ground some cones we put in a zig-zag order When we finished we started the lesson When we started we got to do turns You need to bring your bike to school you need to park and lock your bike with the other bikes If you donrsquot have a bike they will give you a school bike In the lesson you learn how to be safe on a bike and you learn how to ride a bike I learned to be safe on a bike and what the stop sign means - Filip 3C
Viotta Jeugd Ensemble at the ISH We are very delighted to announce that on the 12th of November (1600 in the MDA ndash ISH Theatre) we will be hosting a concert of the Viotta Junior Ensemble conducted by Inge Reinders This is a renowned youth orchestra in The Hague with children as young as seven years old They are part of a larger organization containing three youth orchestrarsquos of difference age ranges and performance level The work of Viotta is famous for its continuity and high quality as well as for its total commitment to the childrenrsquos pleasure in music making Something I can only support as a music teacher Our ISH Primary choir will also perform on that day (parents of children in choir will receive a letter about this) it is a great opportunity for all of us to support our childrenrsquos musical talents and interests The concert will finish with a joint performance of the ISH Choir and the Viotta Junior Ensemble Choir members are required to come if possible dressed in black and white as this is a formal concert If your child cannot attend the concert please email me asap dtitanishthehaguenl The choir will rehearse on that day with the orchestra More details to comeFor more information about Viotta please go to their websitehttpwwwtestciportalnl In the next newsletter I will interview two ISH primary students who have already joined Viotta and have taken part in their wonderful concerts and activities for many years This way I can offer you an insight on the childrenrsquos perspective of their musical activityIf you are interested in your child to joining the orchestra feel free to contact me Also there will be a second concert of the Viotta organisation on the 27th of November in the Royal Conservatory of The Hague Schoumlnbergzaal On that day the Youth Orchestra (also known as Viotta 1) will perform the New World Symphony by Antoniacuten Dvořaacutek Come enjoy and support an afternoon of music at the ISH Dina Titan
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Primary News
Guests during the Music Lesson In the past week the children in year 5 received two guests during our music lessons As part of their Orchestra Project wersquove invited a professional clarinet player Paula Pantin (paulapanlogmailcom) and a renowned oboe player Irma Kort to show them their instruments The year 5 children were given a chance to listen to their beautiful playing (Paula played the cat theme from Peter and the Wolf and short fragment of the Bolero of Ravel ndash Irma played an Argentinean tango and the theme from Swan Lake) Quite a few of our kids recognised the music Mrs Kort is as well as a teacher also a member of the famous Nederlands Blazers Ensemble This group has often high quality childrenrsquos programs and a composition competition for children (wwwnbenl)
The kids saw a double and single reed tried to blow on the instruments in a way giving them a chance to explore their musical tastes and maybe chose to play a less common instrument In the lesson with the oboe player Irma Kort (wwwirmakortnl) the kids made their own double reed using a straw and scissors Quite impressive to see what sounds they managed to produce with it Their faces and pleasure while they were experimenting with something new just said it all
If any of the year 5 students have come home with the desire to have a trial lesson with these teachers please feel free to contact me or them directly I hope these lessons are a step towards broadening the childrenrsquos musical interest and appreciation
Dina Titan
Lost and Found will on display in the covered area next week Everything that is not collected will be given to charity
6
Dates for your Diary
Lost and Found on Display in the covered
area on the playground
Autumn Holiday - Primary School Closed till
25 October
Teacher Study Day - School Closed
All Primary Students back to School
Start of After School Activities
Parent Teacher Consultations
No After School Activities
Primary School Closed
No After School Activities
Primary School closed
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Fallenius
Ms McCracken
Ms McKenna
Ms Doamekpor
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Ms Rikkers (PM)
October November CT Days
14 08 10
2514
1411
24
15
12
25
27
28
Please check our website for a complete calendar
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Parent Information The Hungry Mind Clubhouse at Sport Park Ockenburgh has been a hive of activity since we opened our doors after the summer holidays We have enjoyed all your summer holiday stories in different languages Visitors to the Hungry Mind were reunited after having spent years abroad or they had just arrived in the Netherlands Dutch visitors to the clubhouse get together during the acuteRepat Coffee Morningsacute on the last Tuesday of the month to chat about their experiences overseas Grannies and grandpas parents and caretakers and a lively mix of volunteers ensure that the company is always goodAfter school children can be seen playing chess crafts and other games and various sporting activities There is cricket (Mondays) football and mini tennis (Wednesday) archery (Thursdays) and there will soon be rugby training for children on Friday afternoons (Click on httpthehungrymindnlattachment_id=537 for our autumn calendar of activities) Together with the Green Department of the Loosduinen municipality we have planted a garden that is being maintained by children on a Wednesday afternoon The board of the foundation has been strengthened by a professional secretary and a treasurer and the new team is setting up a sound structure for our volunteer project The Hungry Mind Community and Activity Centre We are also talking to the City Council of The Hague about the use of the clubhouse in the future Recently our heating system that was installed in 1982 gave up the ghost but the council has offered to replace it soon so that we are ready for the autumn weather and the forthcoming winter In the meantime the International School has been kind enough to lend us some heaters to make sure we are comfortable United we are stronger ndash thatrsquos our motto Some new activities and dates for your diary JRUGBY TRAINING ndash free trialFriday October 7 1530-1630 for children aged 9 10 11 1645-1745 for children aged 12 and olderAfter the autumn holidays till the Christmas holidays we will start an 8-week session of rugby training in various age groups The costs is euro 40 for 8 weeks VOLUNTEERS COFFEE GET-TOGETHER for current and new volunteers Thursday 27 October from 1100-1200 Share your ideas with us and have a cup of coffee on us BEAUTY AND PAMPERING breakfastFriday 4 November 830-1230 Breakfast amp one beauty treatment euro15 per personRegistration at the clubhouse is required COFFEE MORNING FOR RETURNING DUTCHIESOn every last Tuesday of the month The Hungry Mind organises a low-threshold get-together for returning Dutch residents Next get-together is Tuesday 25 October from 930 onwards
The year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft We will be going Thursday 27th
Year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft on Thursday 27 October The trip supports the IPC topic of transport We will be travelling on a bus tram boat and train on our trip
13
8
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
The International School of The HagueP O Box 520472505 CA The HagueWijndaelerduin 12554 BX The Hague wwwishthehaguenlishadmissionsishthehaguenl
Primary SchoolTelephone +31 (0)70 338 4567Fax +31 (0)70 328 2049Email ishprimaryishthehaguenl
This Issue is made byVerona Schroder vschroderishthehaguenlPlease contact for Newsletter items
In this issue
2 Dear ISH News Readers
4 Mother Tongue
5 Primary News
6 Primary News
7 Dates for your Diary
8 Parent Information
Cover photograph has been taken by Christel van Meeuwen
2
Dear Parents
I hope you enjoyed summerrsquos final fling last week It would appear that we are now heading into autumn rather quickly You may have noticed me on the road this morning looking rather cold and wet I was with Ms McKenna watching the traffic situation on one of our car-free Fridays I am grateful to parents for their feedback on this subject and as a result of your comments and my own observations I have had discussions this morning with our whole school leadership team and our PTA Chair Although we are keen to do what we can to raise awareness of green issues our first priority is the safety of your children What we have decided to do is to discontinue our Traffic Free Fridays as they are in their current form However from Tuesday 25 October we will make every day a no parking day but with drop offs allowed So you can drive into school drop off your child on the yellow line at the front of school then drive on to work or back home If you need to come into school yourself you will have to park in the car park opposite school No parking will be allowed on campus
We will try to have secondary students outside escorting children to the playground It would be very helpful if parents could also volunteer to help All we would need is one parent each day to support our secondary students - you would even get a free dayglo jacket If you are interested in helping please let me know or tell the primary office The barriers will close from 0845 until 1430 I hope this will make the traffic situation easier for you all and make our campus safer I will be sending this information to you via hard copy early next week This new routine will come into action after the half term break Next Friday will not be a traffic free campus but a normal day If you have any questions about this please contact me Thank you for your understanding
I hope you are keeping up-to-date with our weekly podcasts The latest one provides a window into class 2P and their learning The children really enjoy participating and sharing their learning with us Every Monday morning a new podcast is posted so if you have a moment please have a look They are on our website under lsquoPrimary Schoolrsquo then lsquoPrimary Video Podcastsrsquo httpwwwishthehaguenlcontentprimary-video-podcasts
A reminder that we have our half-term holiday the week after next We close for the break on Friday 14th October at 1500 and return to school on Tuesday 25th October The teachers return a day earlier for a study day where we will be working on curriculum mapping
This morning we interviewed some excellent candidates for the position of School Nurse We hope that the successful applicant will start here on 1st November or soon afterwards This is a day I have been looking forward to for a long time As a state sponsored school we have had to deal with a fair amount of bureaucracy to arrive at this point but I know you will agree that having a full-time school nurse is a big step forward for our school in terms of the safety and care of our students Up to now our office staff and trained first aiders have done a remarkable job and I am very grateful to them Again I will inform you of our decision
I hope you have a pleasant weekend
Graeme Scott
Dear ISH News Readers
3
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Mother TongueldquoIn every conceivable manner the family is a link to our past bridge to our futurerdquo Alex Haley
On Tuesday 27 of September we organised an information evening to explain how we are supporting EAL and Mother Tongue in our school It was well attended Thank you to all the parents that join us and a big thank you to Zein After School Care for providing supervision As mentioned during the evening you are always welcome to meet with us to discuss your childrsquos languages development
Some Knowledge to shareSometimes EAL students complete beginners in English say very little in their first weeks or even months of school This doesnrsquot mean they do not understand what is going on They are actually acquiring the language through comprehensible input Often they will later start speaking in complete sentences happy to be able to use what they have been acquiring We call it the silent period
MT after the school dayLast week after school language classes started for Arabic French and Spanish on Wednesdays and Thursdays and German on Thursdays It was nice to
see how happy the children were to come back to the MT classes and to discover their new friends
Welcome to Veronique Nougues our new French tutor I have a meeting next week with a possible Portuguese teacher We are still looking for one German and one Dutch teacher for Wednesdays and two Dutch teachers for Thursdays
On top of the languages mentioned in the last newsletter we were asked to look at possibilities to open Italian and Norwegian languages We also have a Romanian teacher available If you would like your child to join one of these 3 language groups please contact me
In the next newsletter we will give you some news on what is happening during the Mother Tongue time during the curriculum Our language groups are now sorted if you or your secondary child would like to join to support the children during this time (Tuesdays 210-300) please contact me and I will let you know in which class your childlanguage group is in
Kind regardsPascale Hertay Deputy Head phertayishthehaguenl
Traffic Free Fridays have been discontinued From 25 October everyday will be a no parking day See Mr Scottrsquos section for more details4
Primary NewsDutch NewsTraffic LessonsI really enjoyed the traffic lesson because you had to avoid obstacles I hadnrsquot done that before So for me it was a big surprise We had small bicycles so for me it was especially easy I am not used to small bikes because at home I have a really big bike - Paolo 5G
On a bike lesson we went to a place near The Hungry Mind Then we put cones on the ground some cones we put in a zig-zag order When we finished we started the lesson When we started we got to do turns You need to bring your bike to school you need to park and lock your bike with the other bikes If you donrsquot have a bike they will give you a school bike In the lesson you learn how to be safe on a bike and you learn how to ride a bike I learned to be safe on a bike and what the stop sign means - Filip 3C
Viotta Jeugd Ensemble at the ISH We are very delighted to announce that on the 12th of November (1600 in the MDA ndash ISH Theatre) we will be hosting a concert of the Viotta Junior Ensemble conducted by Inge Reinders This is a renowned youth orchestra in The Hague with children as young as seven years old They are part of a larger organization containing three youth orchestrarsquos of difference age ranges and performance level The work of Viotta is famous for its continuity and high quality as well as for its total commitment to the childrenrsquos pleasure in music making Something I can only support as a music teacher Our ISH Primary choir will also perform on that day (parents of children in choir will receive a letter about this) it is a great opportunity for all of us to support our childrenrsquos musical talents and interests The concert will finish with a joint performance of the ISH Choir and the Viotta Junior Ensemble Choir members are required to come if possible dressed in black and white as this is a formal concert If your child cannot attend the concert please email me asap dtitanishthehaguenl The choir will rehearse on that day with the orchestra More details to comeFor more information about Viotta please go to their websitehttpwwwtestciportalnl In the next newsletter I will interview two ISH primary students who have already joined Viotta and have taken part in their wonderful concerts and activities for many years This way I can offer you an insight on the childrenrsquos perspective of their musical activityIf you are interested in your child to joining the orchestra feel free to contact me Also there will be a second concert of the Viotta organisation on the 27th of November in the Royal Conservatory of The Hague Schoumlnbergzaal On that day the Youth Orchestra (also known as Viotta 1) will perform the New World Symphony by Antoniacuten Dvořaacutek Come enjoy and support an afternoon of music at the ISH Dina Titan
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Primary News
Guests during the Music Lesson In the past week the children in year 5 received two guests during our music lessons As part of their Orchestra Project wersquove invited a professional clarinet player Paula Pantin (paulapanlogmailcom) and a renowned oboe player Irma Kort to show them their instruments The year 5 children were given a chance to listen to their beautiful playing (Paula played the cat theme from Peter and the Wolf and short fragment of the Bolero of Ravel ndash Irma played an Argentinean tango and the theme from Swan Lake) Quite a few of our kids recognised the music Mrs Kort is as well as a teacher also a member of the famous Nederlands Blazers Ensemble This group has often high quality childrenrsquos programs and a composition competition for children (wwwnbenl)
The kids saw a double and single reed tried to blow on the instruments in a way giving them a chance to explore their musical tastes and maybe chose to play a less common instrument In the lesson with the oboe player Irma Kort (wwwirmakortnl) the kids made their own double reed using a straw and scissors Quite impressive to see what sounds they managed to produce with it Their faces and pleasure while they were experimenting with something new just said it all
If any of the year 5 students have come home with the desire to have a trial lesson with these teachers please feel free to contact me or them directly I hope these lessons are a step towards broadening the childrenrsquos musical interest and appreciation
Dina Titan
Lost and Found will on display in the covered area next week Everything that is not collected will be given to charity
6
Dates for your Diary
Lost and Found on Display in the covered
area on the playground
Autumn Holiday - Primary School Closed till
25 October
Teacher Study Day - School Closed
All Primary Students back to School
Start of After School Activities
Parent Teacher Consultations
No After School Activities
Primary School Closed
No After School Activities
Primary School closed
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Fallenius
Ms McCracken
Ms McKenna
Ms Doamekpor
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Ms Rikkers (PM)
October November CT Days
14 08 10
2514
1411
24
15
12
25
27
28
Please check our website for a complete calendar
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Parent Information The Hungry Mind Clubhouse at Sport Park Ockenburgh has been a hive of activity since we opened our doors after the summer holidays We have enjoyed all your summer holiday stories in different languages Visitors to the Hungry Mind were reunited after having spent years abroad or they had just arrived in the Netherlands Dutch visitors to the clubhouse get together during the acuteRepat Coffee Morningsacute on the last Tuesday of the month to chat about their experiences overseas Grannies and grandpas parents and caretakers and a lively mix of volunteers ensure that the company is always goodAfter school children can be seen playing chess crafts and other games and various sporting activities There is cricket (Mondays) football and mini tennis (Wednesday) archery (Thursdays) and there will soon be rugby training for children on Friday afternoons (Click on httpthehungrymindnlattachment_id=537 for our autumn calendar of activities) Together with the Green Department of the Loosduinen municipality we have planted a garden that is being maintained by children on a Wednesday afternoon The board of the foundation has been strengthened by a professional secretary and a treasurer and the new team is setting up a sound structure for our volunteer project The Hungry Mind Community and Activity Centre We are also talking to the City Council of The Hague about the use of the clubhouse in the future Recently our heating system that was installed in 1982 gave up the ghost but the council has offered to replace it soon so that we are ready for the autumn weather and the forthcoming winter In the meantime the International School has been kind enough to lend us some heaters to make sure we are comfortable United we are stronger ndash thatrsquos our motto Some new activities and dates for your diary JRUGBY TRAINING ndash free trialFriday October 7 1530-1630 for children aged 9 10 11 1645-1745 for children aged 12 and olderAfter the autumn holidays till the Christmas holidays we will start an 8-week session of rugby training in various age groups The costs is euro 40 for 8 weeks VOLUNTEERS COFFEE GET-TOGETHER for current and new volunteers Thursday 27 October from 1100-1200 Share your ideas with us and have a cup of coffee on us BEAUTY AND PAMPERING breakfastFriday 4 November 830-1230 Breakfast amp one beauty treatment euro15 per personRegistration at the clubhouse is required COFFEE MORNING FOR RETURNING DUTCHIESOn every last Tuesday of the month The Hungry Mind organises a low-threshold get-together for returning Dutch residents Next get-together is Tuesday 25 October from 930 onwards
The year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft We will be going Thursday 27th
Year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft on Thursday 27 October The trip supports the IPC topic of transport We will be travelling on a bus tram boat and train on our trip
13
8
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Dear Parents
I hope you enjoyed summerrsquos final fling last week It would appear that we are now heading into autumn rather quickly You may have noticed me on the road this morning looking rather cold and wet I was with Ms McKenna watching the traffic situation on one of our car-free Fridays I am grateful to parents for their feedback on this subject and as a result of your comments and my own observations I have had discussions this morning with our whole school leadership team and our PTA Chair Although we are keen to do what we can to raise awareness of green issues our first priority is the safety of your children What we have decided to do is to discontinue our Traffic Free Fridays as they are in their current form However from Tuesday 25 October we will make every day a no parking day but with drop offs allowed So you can drive into school drop off your child on the yellow line at the front of school then drive on to work or back home If you need to come into school yourself you will have to park in the car park opposite school No parking will be allowed on campus
We will try to have secondary students outside escorting children to the playground It would be very helpful if parents could also volunteer to help All we would need is one parent each day to support our secondary students - you would even get a free dayglo jacket If you are interested in helping please let me know or tell the primary office The barriers will close from 0845 until 1430 I hope this will make the traffic situation easier for you all and make our campus safer I will be sending this information to you via hard copy early next week This new routine will come into action after the half term break Next Friday will not be a traffic free campus but a normal day If you have any questions about this please contact me Thank you for your understanding
I hope you are keeping up-to-date with our weekly podcasts The latest one provides a window into class 2P and their learning The children really enjoy participating and sharing their learning with us Every Monday morning a new podcast is posted so if you have a moment please have a look They are on our website under lsquoPrimary Schoolrsquo then lsquoPrimary Video Podcastsrsquo httpwwwishthehaguenlcontentprimary-video-podcasts
A reminder that we have our half-term holiday the week after next We close for the break on Friday 14th October at 1500 and return to school on Tuesday 25th October The teachers return a day earlier for a study day where we will be working on curriculum mapping
This morning we interviewed some excellent candidates for the position of School Nurse We hope that the successful applicant will start here on 1st November or soon afterwards This is a day I have been looking forward to for a long time As a state sponsored school we have had to deal with a fair amount of bureaucracy to arrive at this point but I know you will agree that having a full-time school nurse is a big step forward for our school in terms of the safety and care of our students Up to now our office staff and trained first aiders have done a remarkable job and I am very grateful to them Again I will inform you of our decision
I hope you have a pleasant weekend
Graeme Scott
Dear ISH News Readers
3
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Mother TongueldquoIn every conceivable manner the family is a link to our past bridge to our futurerdquo Alex Haley
On Tuesday 27 of September we organised an information evening to explain how we are supporting EAL and Mother Tongue in our school It was well attended Thank you to all the parents that join us and a big thank you to Zein After School Care for providing supervision As mentioned during the evening you are always welcome to meet with us to discuss your childrsquos languages development
Some Knowledge to shareSometimes EAL students complete beginners in English say very little in their first weeks or even months of school This doesnrsquot mean they do not understand what is going on They are actually acquiring the language through comprehensible input Often they will later start speaking in complete sentences happy to be able to use what they have been acquiring We call it the silent period
MT after the school dayLast week after school language classes started for Arabic French and Spanish on Wednesdays and Thursdays and German on Thursdays It was nice to
see how happy the children were to come back to the MT classes and to discover their new friends
Welcome to Veronique Nougues our new French tutor I have a meeting next week with a possible Portuguese teacher We are still looking for one German and one Dutch teacher for Wednesdays and two Dutch teachers for Thursdays
On top of the languages mentioned in the last newsletter we were asked to look at possibilities to open Italian and Norwegian languages We also have a Romanian teacher available If you would like your child to join one of these 3 language groups please contact me
In the next newsletter we will give you some news on what is happening during the Mother Tongue time during the curriculum Our language groups are now sorted if you or your secondary child would like to join to support the children during this time (Tuesdays 210-300) please contact me and I will let you know in which class your childlanguage group is in
Kind regardsPascale Hertay Deputy Head phertayishthehaguenl
Traffic Free Fridays have been discontinued From 25 October everyday will be a no parking day See Mr Scottrsquos section for more details4
Primary NewsDutch NewsTraffic LessonsI really enjoyed the traffic lesson because you had to avoid obstacles I hadnrsquot done that before So for me it was a big surprise We had small bicycles so for me it was especially easy I am not used to small bikes because at home I have a really big bike - Paolo 5G
On a bike lesson we went to a place near The Hungry Mind Then we put cones on the ground some cones we put in a zig-zag order When we finished we started the lesson When we started we got to do turns You need to bring your bike to school you need to park and lock your bike with the other bikes If you donrsquot have a bike they will give you a school bike In the lesson you learn how to be safe on a bike and you learn how to ride a bike I learned to be safe on a bike and what the stop sign means - Filip 3C
Viotta Jeugd Ensemble at the ISH We are very delighted to announce that on the 12th of November (1600 in the MDA ndash ISH Theatre) we will be hosting a concert of the Viotta Junior Ensemble conducted by Inge Reinders This is a renowned youth orchestra in The Hague with children as young as seven years old They are part of a larger organization containing three youth orchestrarsquos of difference age ranges and performance level The work of Viotta is famous for its continuity and high quality as well as for its total commitment to the childrenrsquos pleasure in music making Something I can only support as a music teacher Our ISH Primary choir will also perform on that day (parents of children in choir will receive a letter about this) it is a great opportunity for all of us to support our childrenrsquos musical talents and interests The concert will finish with a joint performance of the ISH Choir and the Viotta Junior Ensemble Choir members are required to come if possible dressed in black and white as this is a formal concert If your child cannot attend the concert please email me asap dtitanishthehaguenl The choir will rehearse on that day with the orchestra More details to comeFor more information about Viotta please go to their websitehttpwwwtestciportalnl In the next newsletter I will interview two ISH primary students who have already joined Viotta and have taken part in their wonderful concerts and activities for many years This way I can offer you an insight on the childrenrsquos perspective of their musical activityIf you are interested in your child to joining the orchestra feel free to contact me Also there will be a second concert of the Viotta organisation on the 27th of November in the Royal Conservatory of The Hague Schoumlnbergzaal On that day the Youth Orchestra (also known as Viotta 1) will perform the New World Symphony by Antoniacuten Dvořaacutek Come enjoy and support an afternoon of music at the ISH Dina Titan
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Primary News
Guests during the Music Lesson In the past week the children in year 5 received two guests during our music lessons As part of their Orchestra Project wersquove invited a professional clarinet player Paula Pantin (paulapanlogmailcom) and a renowned oboe player Irma Kort to show them their instruments The year 5 children were given a chance to listen to their beautiful playing (Paula played the cat theme from Peter and the Wolf and short fragment of the Bolero of Ravel ndash Irma played an Argentinean tango and the theme from Swan Lake) Quite a few of our kids recognised the music Mrs Kort is as well as a teacher also a member of the famous Nederlands Blazers Ensemble This group has often high quality childrenrsquos programs and a composition competition for children (wwwnbenl)
The kids saw a double and single reed tried to blow on the instruments in a way giving them a chance to explore their musical tastes and maybe chose to play a less common instrument In the lesson with the oboe player Irma Kort (wwwirmakortnl) the kids made their own double reed using a straw and scissors Quite impressive to see what sounds they managed to produce with it Their faces and pleasure while they were experimenting with something new just said it all
If any of the year 5 students have come home with the desire to have a trial lesson with these teachers please feel free to contact me or them directly I hope these lessons are a step towards broadening the childrenrsquos musical interest and appreciation
Dina Titan
Lost and Found will on display in the covered area next week Everything that is not collected will be given to charity
6
Dates for your Diary
Lost and Found on Display in the covered
area on the playground
Autumn Holiday - Primary School Closed till
25 October
Teacher Study Day - School Closed
All Primary Students back to School
Start of After School Activities
Parent Teacher Consultations
No After School Activities
Primary School Closed
No After School Activities
Primary School closed
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Fallenius
Ms McCracken
Ms McKenna
Ms Doamekpor
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Ms Rikkers (PM)
October November CT Days
14 08 10
2514
1411
24
15
12
25
27
28
Please check our website for a complete calendar
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Parent Information The Hungry Mind Clubhouse at Sport Park Ockenburgh has been a hive of activity since we opened our doors after the summer holidays We have enjoyed all your summer holiday stories in different languages Visitors to the Hungry Mind were reunited after having spent years abroad or they had just arrived in the Netherlands Dutch visitors to the clubhouse get together during the acuteRepat Coffee Morningsacute on the last Tuesday of the month to chat about their experiences overseas Grannies and grandpas parents and caretakers and a lively mix of volunteers ensure that the company is always goodAfter school children can be seen playing chess crafts and other games and various sporting activities There is cricket (Mondays) football and mini tennis (Wednesday) archery (Thursdays) and there will soon be rugby training for children on Friday afternoons (Click on httpthehungrymindnlattachment_id=537 for our autumn calendar of activities) Together with the Green Department of the Loosduinen municipality we have planted a garden that is being maintained by children on a Wednesday afternoon The board of the foundation has been strengthened by a professional secretary and a treasurer and the new team is setting up a sound structure for our volunteer project The Hungry Mind Community and Activity Centre We are also talking to the City Council of The Hague about the use of the clubhouse in the future Recently our heating system that was installed in 1982 gave up the ghost but the council has offered to replace it soon so that we are ready for the autumn weather and the forthcoming winter In the meantime the International School has been kind enough to lend us some heaters to make sure we are comfortable United we are stronger ndash thatrsquos our motto Some new activities and dates for your diary JRUGBY TRAINING ndash free trialFriday October 7 1530-1630 for children aged 9 10 11 1645-1745 for children aged 12 and olderAfter the autumn holidays till the Christmas holidays we will start an 8-week session of rugby training in various age groups The costs is euro 40 for 8 weeks VOLUNTEERS COFFEE GET-TOGETHER for current and new volunteers Thursday 27 October from 1100-1200 Share your ideas with us and have a cup of coffee on us BEAUTY AND PAMPERING breakfastFriday 4 November 830-1230 Breakfast amp one beauty treatment euro15 per personRegistration at the clubhouse is required COFFEE MORNING FOR RETURNING DUTCHIESOn every last Tuesday of the month The Hungry Mind organises a low-threshold get-together for returning Dutch residents Next get-together is Tuesday 25 October from 930 onwards
The year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft We will be going Thursday 27th
Year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft on Thursday 27 October The trip supports the IPC topic of transport We will be travelling on a bus tram boat and train on our trip
13
8
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Mother TongueldquoIn every conceivable manner the family is a link to our past bridge to our futurerdquo Alex Haley
On Tuesday 27 of September we organised an information evening to explain how we are supporting EAL and Mother Tongue in our school It was well attended Thank you to all the parents that join us and a big thank you to Zein After School Care for providing supervision As mentioned during the evening you are always welcome to meet with us to discuss your childrsquos languages development
Some Knowledge to shareSometimes EAL students complete beginners in English say very little in their first weeks or even months of school This doesnrsquot mean they do not understand what is going on They are actually acquiring the language through comprehensible input Often they will later start speaking in complete sentences happy to be able to use what they have been acquiring We call it the silent period
MT after the school dayLast week after school language classes started for Arabic French and Spanish on Wednesdays and Thursdays and German on Thursdays It was nice to
see how happy the children were to come back to the MT classes and to discover their new friends
Welcome to Veronique Nougues our new French tutor I have a meeting next week with a possible Portuguese teacher We are still looking for one German and one Dutch teacher for Wednesdays and two Dutch teachers for Thursdays
On top of the languages mentioned in the last newsletter we were asked to look at possibilities to open Italian and Norwegian languages We also have a Romanian teacher available If you would like your child to join one of these 3 language groups please contact me
In the next newsletter we will give you some news on what is happening during the Mother Tongue time during the curriculum Our language groups are now sorted if you or your secondary child would like to join to support the children during this time (Tuesdays 210-300) please contact me and I will let you know in which class your childlanguage group is in
Kind regardsPascale Hertay Deputy Head phertayishthehaguenl
Traffic Free Fridays have been discontinued From 25 October everyday will be a no parking day See Mr Scottrsquos section for more details4
Primary NewsDutch NewsTraffic LessonsI really enjoyed the traffic lesson because you had to avoid obstacles I hadnrsquot done that before So for me it was a big surprise We had small bicycles so for me it was especially easy I am not used to small bikes because at home I have a really big bike - Paolo 5G
On a bike lesson we went to a place near The Hungry Mind Then we put cones on the ground some cones we put in a zig-zag order When we finished we started the lesson When we started we got to do turns You need to bring your bike to school you need to park and lock your bike with the other bikes If you donrsquot have a bike they will give you a school bike In the lesson you learn how to be safe on a bike and you learn how to ride a bike I learned to be safe on a bike and what the stop sign means - Filip 3C
Viotta Jeugd Ensemble at the ISH We are very delighted to announce that on the 12th of November (1600 in the MDA ndash ISH Theatre) we will be hosting a concert of the Viotta Junior Ensemble conducted by Inge Reinders This is a renowned youth orchestra in The Hague with children as young as seven years old They are part of a larger organization containing three youth orchestrarsquos of difference age ranges and performance level The work of Viotta is famous for its continuity and high quality as well as for its total commitment to the childrenrsquos pleasure in music making Something I can only support as a music teacher Our ISH Primary choir will also perform on that day (parents of children in choir will receive a letter about this) it is a great opportunity for all of us to support our childrenrsquos musical talents and interests The concert will finish with a joint performance of the ISH Choir and the Viotta Junior Ensemble Choir members are required to come if possible dressed in black and white as this is a formal concert If your child cannot attend the concert please email me asap dtitanishthehaguenl The choir will rehearse on that day with the orchestra More details to comeFor more information about Viotta please go to their websitehttpwwwtestciportalnl In the next newsletter I will interview two ISH primary students who have already joined Viotta and have taken part in their wonderful concerts and activities for many years This way I can offer you an insight on the childrenrsquos perspective of their musical activityIf you are interested in your child to joining the orchestra feel free to contact me Also there will be a second concert of the Viotta organisation on the 27th of November in the Royal Conservatory of The Hague Schoumlnbergzaal On that day the Youth Orchestra (also known as Viotta 1) will perform the New World Symphony by Antoniacuten Dvořaacutek Come enjoy and support an afternoon of music at the ISH Dina Titan
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Primary News
Guests during the Music Lesson In the past week the children in year 5 received two guests during our music lessons As part of their Orchestra Project wersquove invited a professional clarinet player Paula Pantin (paulapanlogmailcom) and a renowned oboe player Irma Kort to show them their instruments The year 5 children were given a chance to listen to their beautiful playing (Paula played the cat theme from Peter and the Wolf and short fragment of the Bolero of Ravel ndash Irma played an Argentinean tango and the theme from Swan Lake) Quite a few of our kids recognised the music Mrs Kort is as well as a teacher also a member of the famous Nederlands Blazers Ensemble This group has often high quality childrenrsquos programs and a composition competition for children (wwwnbenl)
The kids saw a double and single reed tried to blow on the instruments in a way giving them a chance to explore their musical tastes and maybe chose to play a less common instrument In the lesson with the oboe player Irma Kort (wwwirmakortnl) the kids made their own double reed using a straw and scissors Quite impressive to see what sounds they managed to produce with it Their faces and pleasure while they were experimenting with something new just said it all
If any of the year 5 students have come home with the desire to have a trial lesson with these teachers please feel free to contact me or them directly I hope these lessons are a step towards broadening the childrenrsquos musical interest and appreciation
Dina Titan
Lost and Found will on display in the covered area next week Everything that is not collected will be given to charity
6
Dates for your Diary
Lost and Found on Display in the covered
area on the playground
Autumn Holiday - Primary School Closed till
25 October
Teacher Study Day - School Closed
All Primary Students back to School
Start of After School Activities
Parent Teacher Consultations
No After School Activities
Primary School Closed
No After School Activities
Primary School closed
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Fallenius
Ms McCracken
Ms McKenna
Ms Doamekpor
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Ms Rikkers (PM)
October November CT Days
14 08 10
2514
1411
24
15
12
25
27
28
Please check our website for a complete calendar
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Parent Information The Hungry Mind Clubhouse at Sport Park Ockenburgh has been a hive of activity since we opened our doors after the summer holidays We have enjoyed all your summer holiday stories in different languages Visitors to the Hungry Mind were reunited after having spent years abroad or they had just arrived in the Netherlands Dutch visitors to the clubhouse get together during the acuteRepat Coffee Morningsacute on the last Tuesday of the month to chat about their experiences overseas Grannies and grandpas parents and caretakers and a lively mix of volunteers ensure that the company is always goodAfter school children can be seen playing chess crafts and other games and various sporting activities There is cricket (Mondays) football and mini tennis (Wednesday) archery (Thursdays) and there will soon be rugby training for children on Friday afternoons (Click on httpthehungrymindnlattachment_id=537 for our autumn calendar of activities) Together with the Green Department of the Loosduinen municipality we have planted a garden that is being maintained by children on a Wednesday afternoon The board of the foundation has been strengthened by a professional secretary and a treasurer and the new team is setting up a sound structure for our volunteer project The Hungry Mind Community and Activity Centre We are also talking to the City Council of The Hague about the use of the clubhouse in the future Recently our heating system that was installed in 1982 gave up the ghost but the council has offered to replace it soon so that we are ready for the autumn weather and the forthcoming winter In the meantime the International School has been kind enough to lend us some heaters to make sure we are comfortable United we are stronger ndash thatrsquos our motto Some new activities and dates for your diary JRUGBY TRAINING ndash free trialFriday October 7 1530-1630 for children aged 9 10 11 1645-1745 for children aged 12 and olderAfter the autumn holidays till the Christmas holidays we will start an 8-week session of rugby training in various age groups The costs is euro 40 for 8 weeks VOLUNTEERS COFFEE GET-TOGETHER for current and new volunteers Thursday 27 October from 1100-1200 Share your ideas with us and have a cup of coffee on us BEAUTY AND PAMPERING breakfastFriday 4 November 830-1230 Breakfast amp one beauty treatment euro15 per personRegistration at the clubhouse is required COFFEE MORNING FOR RETURNING DUTCHIESOn every last Tuesday of the month The Hungry Mind organises a low-threshold get-together for returning Dutch residents Next get-together is Tuesday 25 October from 930 onwards
The year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft We will be going Thursday 27th
Year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft on Thursday 27 October The trip supports the IPC topic of transport We will be travelling on a bus tram boat and train on our trip
13
8
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary NewsDutch NewsTraffic LessonsI really enjoyed the traffic lesson because you had to avoid obstacles I hadnrsquot done that before So for me it was a big surprise We had small bicycles so for me it was especially easy I am not used to small bikes because at home I have a really big bike - Paolo 5G
On a bike lesson we went to a place near The Hungry Mind Then we put cones on the ground some cones we put in a zig-zag order When we finished we started the lesson When we started we got to do turns You need to bring your bike to school you need to park and lock your bike with the other bikes If you donrsquot have a bike they will give you a school bike In the lesson you learn how to be safe on a bike and you learn how to ride a bike I learned to be safe on a bike and what the stop sign means - Filip 3C
Viotta Jeugd Ensemble at the ISH We are very delighted to announce that on the 12th of November (1600 in the MDA ndash ISH Theatre) we will be hosting a concert of the Viotta Junior Ensemble conducted by Inge Reinders This is a renowned youth orchestra in The Hague with children as young as seven years old They are part of a larger organization containing three youth orchestrarsquos of difference age ranges and performance level The work of Viotta is famous for its continuity and high quality as well as for its total commitment to the childrenrsquos pleasure in music making Something I can only support as a music teacher Our ISH Primary choir will also perform on that day (parents of children in choir will receive a letter about this) it is a great opportunity for all of us to support our childrenrsquos musical talents and interests The concert will finish with a joint performance of the ISH Choir and the Viotta Junior Ensemble Choir members are required to come if possible dressed in black and white as this is a formal concert If your child cannot attend the concert please email me asap dtitanishthehaguenl The choir will rehearse on that day with the orchestra More details to comeFor more information about Viotta please go to their websitehttpwwwtestciportalnl In the next newsletter I will interview two ISH primary students who have already joined Viotta and have taken part in their wonderful concerts and activities for many years This way I can offer you an insight on the childrenrsquos perspective of their musical activityIf you are interested in your child to joining the orchestra feel free to contact me Also there will be a second concert of the Viotta organisation on the 27th of November in the Royal Conservatory of The Hague Schoumlnbergzaal On that day the Youth Orchestra (also known as Viotta 1) will perform the New World Symphony by Antoniacuten Dvořaacutek Come enjoy and support an afternoon of music at the ISH Dina Titan
5
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Primary News
Guests during the Music Lesson In the past week the children in year 5 received two guests during our music lessons As part of their Orchestra Project wersquove invited a professional clarinet player Paula Pantin (paulapanlogmailcom) and a renowned oboe player Irma Kort to show them their instruments The year 5 children were given a chance to listen to their beautiful playing (Paula played the cat theme from Peter and the Wolf and short fragment of the Bolero of Ravel ndash Irma played an Argentinean tango and the theme from Swan Lake) Quite a few of our kids recognised the music Mrs Kort is as well as a teacher also a member of the famous Nederlands Blazers Ensemble This group has often high quality childrenrsquos programs and a composition competition for children (wwwnbenl)
The kids saw a double and single reed tried to blow on the instruments in a way giving them a chance to explore their musical tastes and maybe chose to play a less common instrument In the lesson with the oboe player Irma Kort (wwwirmakortnl) the kids made their own double reed using a straw and scissors Quite impressive to see what sounds they managed to produce with it Their faces and pleasure while they were experimenting with something new just said it all
If any of the year 5 students have come home with the desire to have a trial lesson with these teachers please feel free to contact me or them directly I hope these lessons are a step towards broadening the childrenrsquos musical interest and appreciation
Dina Titan
Lost and Found will on display in the covered area next week Everything that is not collected will be given to charity
6
Dates for your Diary
Lost and Found on Display in the covered
area on the playground
Autumn Holiday - Primary School Closed till
25 October
Teacher Study Day - School Closed
All Primary Students back to School
Start of After School Activities
Parent Teacher Consultations
No After School Activities
Primary School Closed
No After School Activities
Primary School closed
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Fallenius
Ms McCracken
Ms McKenna
Ms Doamekpor
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Ms Rikkers (PM)
October November CT Days
14 08 10
2514
1411
24
15
12
25
27
28
Please check our website for a complete calendar
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Parent Information The Hungry Mind Clubhouse at Sport Park Ockenburgh has been a hive of activity since we opened our doors after the summer holidays We have enjoyed all your summer holiday stories in different languages Visitors to the Hungry Mind were reunited after having spent years abroad or they had just arrived in the Netherlands Dutch visitors to the clubhouse get together during the acuteRepat Coffee Morningsacute on the last Tuesday of the month to chat about their experiences overseas Grannies and grandpas parents and caretakers and a lively mix of volunteers ensure that the company is always goodAfter school children can be seen playing chess crafts and other games and various sporting activities There is cricket (Mondays) football and mini tennis (Wednesday) archery (Thursdays) and there will soon be rugby training for children on Friday afternoons (Click on httpthehungrymindnlattachment_id=537 for our autumn calendar of activities) Together with the Green Department of the Loosduinen municipality we have planted a garden that is being maintained by children on a Wednesday afternoon The board of the foundation has been strengthened by a professional secretary and a treasurer and the new team is setting up a sound structure for our volunteer project The Hungry Mind Community and Activity Centre We are also talking to the City Council of The Hague about the use of the clubhouse in the future Recently our heating system that was installed in 1982 gave up the ghost but the council has offered to replace it soon so that we are ready for the autumn weather and the forthcoming winter In the meantime the International School has been kind enough to lend us some heaters to make sure we are comfortable United we are stronger ndash thatrsquos our motto Some new activities and dates for your diary JRUGBY TRAINING ndash free trialFriday October 7 1530-1630 for children aged 9 10 11 1645-1745 for children aged 12 and olderAfter the autumn holidays till the Christmas holidays we will start an 8-week session of rugby training in various age groups The costs is euro 40 for 8 weeks VOLUNTEERS COFFEE GET-TOGETHER for current and new volunteers Thursday 27 October from 1100-1200 Share your ideas with us and have a cup of coffee on us BEAUTY AND PAMPERING breakfastFriday 4 November 830-1230 Breakfast amp one beauty treatment euro15 per personRegistration at the clubhouse is required COFFEE MORNING FOR RETURNING DUTCHIESOn every last Tuesday of the month The Hungry Mind organises a low-threshold get-together for returning Dutch residents Next get-together is Tuesday 25 October from 930 onwards
The year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft We will be going Thursday 27th
Year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft on Thursday 27 October The trip supports the IPC topic of transport We will be travelling on a bus tram boat and train on our trip
13
8
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Primary News
Guests during the Music Lesson In the past week the children in year 5 received two guests during our music lessons As part of their Orchestra Project wersquove invited a professional clarinet player Paula Pantin (paulapanlogmailcom) and a renowned oboe player Irma Kort to show them their instruments The year 5 children were given a chance to listen to their beautiful playing (Paula played the cat theme from Peter and the Wolf and short fragment of the Bolero of Ravel ndash Irma played an Argentinean tango and the theme from Swan Lake) Quite a few of our kids recognised the music Mrs Kort is as well as a teacher also a member of the famous Nederlands Blazers Ensemble This group has often high quality childrenrsquos programs and a composition competition for children (wwwnbenl)
The kids saw a double and single reed tried to blow on the instruments in a way giving them a chance to explore their musical tastes and maybe chose to play a less common instrument In the lesson with the oboe player Irma Kort (wwwirmakortnl) the kids made their own double reed using a straw and scissors Quite impressive to see what sounds they managed to produce with it Their faces and pleasure while they were experimenting with something new just said it all
If any of the year 5 students have come home with the desire to have a trial lesson with these teachers please feel free to contact me or them directly I hope these lessons are a step towards broadening the childrenrsquos musical interest and appreciation
Dina Titan
Lost and Found will on display in the covered area next week Everything that is not collected will be given to charity
6
Dates for your Diary
Lost and Found on Display in the covered
area on the playground
Autumn Holiday - Primary School Closed till
25 October
Teacher Study Day - School Closed
All Primary Students back to School
Start of After School Activities
Parent Teacher Consultations
No After School Activities
Primary School Closed
No After School Activities
Primary School closed
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Fallenius
Ms McCracken
Ms McKenna
Ms Doamekpor
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Ms Rikkers (PM)
October November CT Days
14 08 10
2514
1411
24
15
12
25
27
28
Please check our website for a complete calendar
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Parent Information The Hungry Mind Clubhouse at Sport Park Ockenburgh has been a hive of activity since we opened our doors after the summer holidays We have enjoyed all your summer holiday stories in different languages Visitors to the Hungry Mind were reunited after having spent years abroad or they had just arrived in the Netherlands Dutch visitors to the clubhouse get together during the acuteRepat Coffee Morningsacute on the last Tuesday of the month to chat about their experiences overseas Grannies and grandpas parents and caretakers and a lively mix of volunteers ensure that the company is always goodAfter school children can be seen playing chess crafts and other games and various sporting activities There is cricket (Mondays) football and mini tennis (Wednesday) archery (Thursdays) and there will soon be rugby training for children on Friday afternoons (Click on httpthehungrymindnlattachment_id=537 for our autumn calendar of activities) Together with the Green Department of the Loosduinen municipality we have planted a garden that is being maintained by children on a Wednesday afternoon The board of the foundation has been strengthened by a professional secretary and a treasurer and the new team is setting up a sound structure for our volunteer project The Hungry Mind Community and Activity Centre We are also talking to the City Council of The Hague about the use of the clubhouse in the future Recently our heating system that was installed in 1982 gave up the ghost but the council has offered to replace it soon so that we are ready for the autumn weather and the forthcoming winter In the meantime the International School has been kind enough to lend us some heaters to make sure we are comfortable United we are stronger ndash thatrsquos our motto Some new activities and dates for your diary JRUGBY TRAINING ndash free trialFriday October 7 1530-1630 for children aged 9 10 11 1645-1745 for children aged 12 and olderAfter the autumn holidays till the Christmas holidays we will start an 8-week session of rugby training in various age groups The costs is euro 40 for 8 weeks VOLUNTEERS COFFEE GET-TOGETHER for current and new volunteers Thursday 27 October from 1100-1200 Share your ideas with us and have a cup of coffee on us BEAUTY AND PAMPERING breakfastFriday 4 November 830-1230 Breakfast amp one beauty treatment euro15 per personRegistration at the clubhouse is required COFFEE MORNING FOR RETURNING DUTCHIESOn every last Tuesday of the month The Hungry Mind organises a low-threshold get-together for returning Dutch residents Next get-together is Tuesday 25 October from 930 onwards
The year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft We will be going Thursday 27th
Year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft on Thursday 27 October The trip supports the IPC topic of transport We will be travelling on a bus tram boat and train on our trip
13
8
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Dates for your Diary
Lost and Found on Display in the covered
area on the playground
Autumn Holiday - Primary School Closed till
25 October
Teacher Study Day - School Closed
All Primary Students back to School
Start of After School Activities
Parent Teacher Consultations
No After School Activities
Primary School Closed
No After School Activities
Primary School closed
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Tee
Ms Fallenius
Ms McCracken
Ms McKenna
Ms Doamekpor
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Mr Tromp
Ms Welsh
Ms Rikkers (PM)
October November CT Days
14 08 10
2514
1411
24
15
12
25
27
28
Please check our website for a complete calendar
7
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Parent Information The Hungry Mind Clubhouse at Sport Park Ockenburgh has been a hive of activity since we opened our doors after the summer holidays We have enjoyed all your summer holiday stories in different languages Visitors to the Hungry Mind were reunited after having spent years abroad or they had just arrived in the Netherlands Dutch visitors to the clubhouse get together during the acuteRepat Coffee Morningsacute on the last Tuesday of the month to chat about their experiences overseas Grannies and grandpas parents and caretakers and a lively mix of volunteers ensure that the company is always goodAfter school children can be seen playing chess crafts and other games and various sporting activities There is cricket (Mondays) football and mini tennis (Wednesday) archery (Thursdays) and there will soon be rugby training for children on Friday afternoons (Click on httpthehungrymindnlattachment_id=537 for our autumn calendar of activities) Together with the Green Department of the Loosduinen municipality we have planted a garden that is being maintained by children on a Wednesday afternoon The board of the foundation has been strengthened by a professional secretary and a treasurer and the new team is setting up a sound structure for our volunteer project The Hungry Mind Community and Activity Centre We are also talking to the City Council of The Hague about the use of the clubhouse in the future Recently our heating system that was installed in 1982 gave up the ghost but the council has offered to replace it soon so that we are ready for the autumn weather and the forthcoming winter In the meantime the International School has been kind enough to lend us some heaters to make sure we are comfortable United we are stronger ndash thatrsquos our motto Some new activities and dates for your diary JRUGBY TRAINING ndash free trialFriday October 7 1530-1630 for children aged 9 10 11 1645-1745 for children aged 12 and olderAfter the autumn holidays till the Christmas holidays we will start an 8-week session of rugby training in various age groups The costs is euro 40 for 8 weeks VOLUNTEERS COFFEE GET-TOGETHER for current and new volunteers Thursday 27 October from 1100-1200 Share your ideas with us and have a cup of coffee on us BEAUTY AND PAMPERING breakfastFriday 4 November 830-1230 Breakfast amp one beauty treatment euro15 per personRegistration at the clubhouse is required COFFEE MORNING FOR RETURNING DUTCHIESOn every last Tuesday of the month The Hungry Mind organises a low-threshold get-together for returning Dutch residents Next get-together is Tuesday 25 October from 930 onwards
The year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft We will be going Thursday 27th
Year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft on Thursday 27 October The trip supports the IPC topic of transport We will be travelling on a bus tram boat and train on our trip
13
8
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
Primary Newsletter | Issue 04 | 07 October 2011
Parent Information The Hungry Mind Clubhouse at Sport Park Ockenburgh has been a hive of activity since we opened our doors after the summer holidays We have enjoyed all your summer holiday stories in different languages Visitors to the Hungry Mind were reunited after having spent years abroad or they had just arrived in the Netherlands Dutch visitors to the clubhouse get together during the acuteRepat Coffee Morningsacute on the last Tuesday of the month to chat about their experiences overseas Grannies and grandpas parents and caretakers and a lively mix of volunteers ensure that the company is always goodAfter school children can be seen playing chess crafts and other games and various sporting activities There is cricket (Mondays) football and mini tennis (Wednesday) archery (Thursdays) and there will soon be rugby training for children on Friday afternoons (Click on httpthehungrymindnlattachment_id=537 for our autumn calendar of activities) Together with the Green Department of the Loosduinen municipality we have planted a garden that is being maintained by children on a Wednesday afternoon The board of the foundation has been strengthened by a professional secretary and a treasurer and the new team is setting up a sound structure for our volunteer project The Hungry Mind Community and Activity Centre We are also talking to the City Council of The Hague about the use of the clubhouse in the future Recently our heating system that was installed in 1982 gave up the ghost but the council has offered to replace it soon so that we are ready for the autumn weather and the forthcoming winter In the meantime the International School has been kind enough to lend us some heaters to make sure we are comfortable United we are stronger ndash thatrsquos our motto Some new activities and dates for your diary JRUGBY TRAINING ndash free trialFriday October 7 1530-1630 for children aged 9 10 11 1645-1745 for children aged 12 and olderAfter the autumn holidays till the Christmas holidays we will start an 8-week session of rugby training in various age groups The costs is euro 40 for 8 weeks VOLUNTEERS COFFEE GET-TOGETHER for current and new volunteers Thursday 27 October from 1100-1200 Share your ideas with us and have a cup of coffee on us BEAUTY AND PAMPERING breakfastFriday 4 November 830-1230 Breakfast amp one beauty treatment euro15 per personRegistration at the clubhouse is required COFFEE MORNING FOR RETURNING DUTCHIESOn every last Tuesday of the month The Hungry Mind organises a low-threshold get-together for returning Dutch residents Next get-together is Tuesday 25 October from 930 onwards
The year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft We will be going Thursday 27th
Year 2rsquos will be going on a trip to Delft on Thursday 27 October The trip supports the IPC topic of transport We will be travelling on a bus tram boat and train on our trip
13
8
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
October 10 Amazing Adolescence or Terrifying TeensAdolescence is a time of profound change ndash physically emotionally intellectually and socially our sons and daughters transform before our very eyes The process is exciting and wonderful on the one hand but also puzzling and exasperating Child amp Educational Psychologist Katherine Fortier will talk about how your child is changing and how you can help them as they navigate these choppy waters and face the issues of peer pressure self-identity development and curiosity organization and motivation at school emotional well-being and communication at homeCost Eur35 per person or Eur5250 per couple Venue Duinzichtkerk van Hogenhoucklaan 89 (Behind Bronovo Hospital) Time 1930 - 2200
If you wish to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnl
Who masters who Do you master your emotions or do your emotions master youDaily we encounter many conflict situations with our kids Handling all these situations is challenging for us because emotions always play a role Itrsquos important to recognise the origin of your emotions are they a clear neutral trustworthy response to the present circumstances or are these emotions merely a reaction lsquopollutedrsquo by all kinds of associations with prior experiences fears judgement about yourself as a person or a parent Our reactions can be lsquoin-effectiversquoIn this workshop Ruth Evers will give you some clear and useful insights that will help you distinguish feelings ldquotaking over controlrdquo and your intuition supporting effective responses in short master your anger emotions
If you would like to register please go to wwwpassionateparentingnlpassionateparentinggmailcom
Kind regardsSoul Robertson
9
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle
httpgoishwebnlprimoodle