Dear Parents, Hope this email finds you well. Keep warm as winter starts to set in with rapid drops in temperature and change in air quality. The school monitors the air quality carefully and our standard is no outdoor activities if AQI crosses 170. Here is the link the school uses for our AQI…
Dear Parents, Since my last email in October, we have entered November, and the days are starting to get shorter and colder. I hope that today’s email finds you and your family in good health and that you are keeping warm on these chilly days. In today’s message, I would like to remind…
Commitment. Respect. Positivity. Growth. These are the four core values of the interscholastic athletics program at XLIS. This year teacher-coaches have been working diligently to instill these values in all student-athletes from U9 up to U19. With a common language for student-athletes in all age groups and sports, the core values define what makes…
Dear Parents, I trust you and your family are doing well. We are reeling at the school after a fantastic weekend of sports. In this newsletter, I would like to highlight three items. Sports Season 1 Ended Sports in international schools are divided into three seasons. The reason for this is that international schools in…
For international high school students, applying to university can feel like following an invisible thread—one end leading to the gates of world-renowned universities, and the other tied to the expectations of families. How can students earn that coveted offer letter? Beyond outstanding academic performance, success also depends on the expertise and professionalism of their…
Whole School Events 1. Wednesday, 5th November Early Release PD Our early release professional development will be around differentiation for English as an Additional Language in the primary school. In the secondary school, our teachers will be learning about updates in the Extended Essay guide. 2. Monday, 17th November-Tuesday, 18th November Professional Development…
Whole School Events 1. Progress Reports Our first progress report of the year had been released on Managebac. This contained summative assessment grades for the first unit. The reports have been released through our reporting system Managebac. 2. Parent-teacher Conference 3. Athletics and Activities Events Primary School Events 1. Primary…
Dear Parents, Hope you are keeping warm and pay attention to the weather. Please ensure that your children are dressed appropriately for the weather. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic participation in last week’s parent-teacher conferences! It was wonderful to connect with you, share insights about your child’s growth, and exchange valuable…
Dear Parents, I have just returned from a five-day trip to Bangkok for the EARCOS Leadership Conference that brings together school leaders from all over the East Asia Region. I learn so much every year that I attend this conference, and this year’s highlights include best practices for supporting multilingual learners and the application…
