25th March 2015

St George’s News23rd to 27th MarchIt’s Book Week!

Friday 27th MarchComenius International Ball 7:00 - 10:00pm (Hotel Parc Bellevue)

Friday 27th MarchCanteen Form Deadline

Tuesday 31st MarchGuy Sutton Twilight Presentation 5:30-7:30pm (Barthel Hall) Friday 3rd AprilPrimary Report DayNo school, Fun Club or extra-curricular activities for Primary students

6th to 20th AprilEaster Holiday (No school on the 20th April) Thursday 23rd AprilSt George’s Day

Thursday 23rd AprilYear 6-7 Transition Meeting 6:00 - 7:30pm (Barthel Hall)

Important Notices

Students Attend Global Issues Conference in Milan

St George's OPEN EVENINGS

Whole School News

St George’s Students Monitor Rare Solar Eclipse

Secondary Students Learn about Admissions Process to Oxford and Cambridge

It’s Book Week This Week!

Dear Parents,Please do look through the newsletter to see the wide variety of activities our students are engaged in – every week.

We have nothing but books, books and more books at School at the moment with students reading here, there and everywhere. Our thanks go to the many parent volunteers who have given up some time to read to their children’s classes this week – we appreciate the effort very much and the children certainly enjoy it as well.

Our third Comenius Ball is also taking place this Friday and it promises to be a wonderful occasion for students and parents as we celebrate together in the formal setting of the Hotel Bellevue.

Our School teams are ready to go during the Relais pour la Vie this coming weekend; our Merite Jeunesse Silver and Gold award holders received their awards from Prince Guillaume and the Year 5 performance of the Snow Queen takes place next week which I am sure will be absolutely splendid.

We have also received confirmation from the Department of Education that following our successful inspection we can now be classified as a British School Overseas. This is a new classification which is intended to allow Schools overseas to be compared to standards of Schools in the United Kingdom.

However, as I look around at our students at School, whether they be in Reception or in Year 13, I am simply struck every day by their happy demeanour and their cheerfulness as they engage in their school activities and lessons, with a genuine willingness to help and support one another. For me, that is the true measure of our success as a School.

With my best wishes,Dr Barkei

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Whole SchoolNews

Whole School News

Relais Pour La VieGood Luck to all those participating in the Relais Pour La Vie this weekend! Any sponsorship donations towards Board of Governors member Mr Charlton (aka ‘The Blue Man’) would be very gratefully received, he will be on the track Saturday 28th March from 10:15pm to 11:00pm. There is a donation box at the Reception Desk. Thank you!

Friends of St George’s Meeting - Wednesday 1st AprilThe next meeting of the FoSTG will take place on Wednesday 1st April in the canteen. The aim of this meeting is to plan the Summer Fayre which will take place on Saturday 27th June. Volunteers are sought to help run stalls on the day; please contact friends@st-georges.lu if you would like to help out. Keep an eye out for more details in due course on our website and of course, in the newsletter.

Canteen Forms for April - May are Available OnlineThe canteen forms and menu for April-May are now available on the Parent Portal. Please return the form to the Reception Desk or email reception@st-georges.lu no later than Friday 27th March in order for your child to use the canteen starting Tuesday 21st April. Thank you!

Mind and Brain in the 21st Century - Twilight WorkshopDr Guy Sutton will be visiting St George’s for Brain Awareness Week for the fourth year running. He will be offering a twilight workshop for parents, staff and the general public on Tuesday 31st March from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Spaces are limited so it is important that you book your place. Entrance is free but any donations will be gratefully received and all proceeds will go towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more information visit the Parent Portal under ‘Secondary Resources’.

Clubs StoppingPlease be informed that Swimming (Years 5-6 on Thursdays) and Netball (Years 6-11 on Mondays) will both be stopping after the Easter break.

The ‘Rock and Water’ will not be starting after Easter due to a low number of participants.

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Community News

If you would like to share your community events, please email communications@st-georges.lu before 10:00am every Tuesday. Please note that these events are not organised by the School and we provide this listing as a consideration towards our community.

Whole SchoolNews

Hiking GroupAll are welcome to join the hiking group for a hike in Steinfort on Thursday 26th March. Please email hiking_stgeorges@yahoo.com for directions to the start.

Walking GroupEveryone welcome to join the walking group on Tuesday 31st March for a walk around Belair and Merl. Please email walking_stgeorges@yahoo.com for start time and place.

Football Klinik Academy: Easter Camp - Football/Soccer and SAQFootball Klinik Academy, operated by Octopus Link Sports runs camps over the Easter holidays. It caters to children aged 4-18, runs Mondays-Fridays (9:00am-4:30pm) from Monday 6th - Friday 10th April and Monday 13th - Friday 17th April 2015. To register or for more information, please contact Octopus Link Sports Tel: (+352) 27 99 62 21 - GSM 691 770 357 or email: octopuslink@post.com. Click here for more information.

Passage Professionals Networking Evening On Thursday 26th March, Passage will be hosting a networking evening at ‘Bosso Brasserie’ in the Grund from 7:30pm onwards. There will be a guest speaker Anne Guignard, who will give an informal, short discourse on her work with the Davis Dyslexia Programme and there will also be an opportunity for an open forum afterwards. For more information please visit www.passage.lu or email passage.parents@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.

Sixth Form vs Teacher Football MatchWell done to the Sixth Form students for their 6 - 5 victory against the teachers! The staff blame their loss on the fact that they were ‘ravaged by absenteeism, illness and injury’ - however we all know the truth! Having lost against the teachers in the previous match, the game has set up a nice decider to be played in June/July. Man of the match was Sam D. - Congratulations!

PrimaryNews

Upcoming events & Important dates

Thursday 26th MarchYear 2 IPC Showcase 2:40 - 3:10pm Friday 27th MarchYear 5 Parent Meeting 9:00 - 10:00am (Conference Room)

23rd - 27th MarchBook Week

Monday 30th March 5Ca IPC Showcase2:15 - 2:45pm

Monday 30th March6M Parent Invitation Assembly8:30 - 8:50am

Tuesday 31st MarchYear 5 Performance ‘The Snow Queen’ 1:30pm and 6:30pm (Gym)

Thursday 2nd AprilHouse Day - dress in House colours!

Thursday 2nd AprilA Day in the Life of an Early Years Child, 8:45 - 9:30am (Conference Room)

Friday 3rd AprilReport Day No school, Fun Club or extra-curricular activities for Primary students

6th to 20th AprilEaster Holiday (Please remember there is no school on the 20th April) Thursday 23rd AprilSt George’s Day - wear red and white! Thursday 23rd April Year 6-7 Transition Meeting 6:00 - 7:30pm (Barthel Hall)

Primary School News

Year 5 Performance - The Snow Queen The eagerly awaited Year 5 performance of ‘The Snow Queen’ will take place on Tuesday 31st March. There will be two shows, one at 1:30pm and one at 6:30pm; both performances will take place in the Primary Gym. Be sure you book your tickets for the performances

The Usbourne Book Sale The usbourne Book sale was a brillant success. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to explore and purchase an array of beautifully written and illustrated books.

Book Week InformationIt’s finally Book Week in Primary! Students are very excited to be welcoming the renowned author Neil Griffiths to the School tomorrow (Thursday 26th March). Neil Griffiths will be meeting all the students from Early Years to Year 4 throughout the rest of the week. Pre-ordered books will be signed by Mr Griffiths. There will also be an opportunity for students to meet him and get their books signed on Thursday 26th March from 3:30 to 4:30pm in the Key Stage 1 Library. Students will also be able to purchase

copies of his books for 10 euros. If you cannot make this time, Neil will sign the books and they will be handed out to the children on Friday. Please encourage your children to read. It promises to be a great week.

Year 5 Performance - The Snow Queen The eagerly awaited Year 5 performance of ‘The Snow Queen’ will take place on Tuesday 31st March. There will be two shows, one at 1:30pm and one at 6:30pm; both performances will take place in the Primary Gym. Be sure you book your tickets for the performances through our booking system, please click here. Tickets will be available from 10:00am on Thursday 26th March. The booking is open to all of Primary.

Report Day for Primary + Child Care Booking Report Day for Primary will be held on Friday, 3rd April. There will be no school, no Fun Club and no extra-curricular activities for Primary students on this day.

Report Day Booking:Report Day appointments with teachers can be made via the School’s online booking system until 5:00pm on Wednesday 1st April. Children in Early Years and Reception can be dropped off in the Primary Music Room for short-term care during the teacher/parent appointment. Child Care Booking:There are still some places available for Primary children to be supervised during the day. Please also register using the School’s online booking system. Booking will be available until Wednesday 1st April. Please note that due to the limited space and the number of people desiring child care, parents who book child care and do not use it will be charged a 50 euro fee. If you have booked a place and no longer need it, please cancel via the booking system before 5:00pm on Wednesday 1st April. Students in child care should bring a packed lunch and snacks for the day.

Sex and Relationship Education (SRE) for Years 3-6On Thursday 26th March at 9:30am, Mrs Skinner and Ms Watson will be presenting to parents the videos and resources used to teach SRE to students in the final term. Some parents may prefer their child not to take part in these lessons. If this is the case, please email MP2APL@st-georges.lu if your child is in Years 3 or 4, or MP3APL@st-georges.lu if your child is in Years 5 or 6. Any student withdrawn will still receive and complete activities on growing up but they will not include how a baby is made, information on puberty, personal hygiene and safety.

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Upcoming events Important dates

SecondaryNews

Friday 27th MarchComenius International Ball 7:00 - 10:00pm (Hotel Parc Bellevue)

30th March to 3rd AprilBrain Awareness Week

Tuesday 31st MarchGuy Sutton Twilight Presentation 5:30-7:30pm (Barthel Hall)

6th to 20th AprilEaster Holiday - (Please remember there is no school on Monday 20th April) Thursday 23rd AprilSt George’s Day - wear red and white!

Secondary School News

Artwork of the Month

On March 25, 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. led 25,000 marchers to the state capital in Montgomery, Alabama to protest the denial of voting rights to blacks.http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/selma-montgomery-march

the Word

Sufferance adj

Emma 13RT

& Exam Timetable 2015The 2015 exam timetable is now prepared and can be accessed via the Parent Portal under the ‘Secondary Resources’ tab. Students MUST check the timetable against the codes on their statements of entry, as there are several exams with similar titles, and highlight their exams. They should also check the exam clashes document to see if there are alterations to their individual timetable. In the case of an exam clash not resolved by the exam clash timetable please see Mrs Pearce or Mrs Brown in the Secondary Office immediately.Students will be informed of the schedule for ICT and Art practical exams and language orals by their subject tutors.As a reminder, students must arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the exam bringing all pens, pencils and other equipment required. Pencil cases must be transparent and any water bottles must have labels removed. Mobile phones and school bags are not allowed in the exam room and must be left in lockers, not outside the exam room.

St George’s Day Tea PartyStudents in Year 7 will be invited to have their own tea party during the last hour of the day to celebrate St George’s Day, on Thursday April 23rd. Feel free to bring in your own sausage rolls, jam tarts, scones or other treats to share with the rest of the class on this day!

Extended Project Qualification SurveyAnna in Year 12 is completing an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in economics. A key element of this is conducting and analysing primary research. It would be much appreciated if you could spare the time to complete her survey by clicking on the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MD8DWGJ - Thank you!

Mérite Jeunesse Award CeremonyOn Wednesday 18th March, the Mérite Jeunesse award ceremony took place at the Forum Campus Geesseknaeppchen where participants from across Luxembourg attended to collect their awards.St George’s had four Year 11 students who achieved the Silver Award – Annique, Emma, Sophia and William. We also had three students who achieved the Gold Award – Isabel (Year 13), Georgios (Year 13) and Ida (Year 12). Prince Guillaume (pictured with our students below) presented the awards to the students for their great achievements in volunteer work, skills, sport and the expeditions they completed. Grand Duke Jean was also present to cheer the students on stage to collect their well-deserved awards. Well done to our Mérite Jeunesse students for this wonderful achievement!

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Author Visit to Secondary SchoolAlex Scarrow, author of the award-winning TimeRiders series, will visit St George’s on Wednesday 29th April. He will give a presentation to students from Year 7 and Year 8 who will have the opportunity to purchase the first three of his books and have them signed. The books will cost 11 euro each or 30 euro for all three.Excerpt from the book: Liam O’Connor should have died at sea in 1912. Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010.

Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2029. Yet moments before death, someone mysteriously appeared and said, ‘Take my hand . . .’ Liam, Maddy and Sal aren’t rescued. They are recruited by an agency that no one knows exists, with only one purpose - to fix broken history. Because time travel is here, and there are those who would go back in time and change the past. That’s why the TimeRiders exist. To protect us. To stop time travel from destroying the world . . .

Final Comenius International BallThe third and final Comenius International Ball will be taking place on Friday 27th March from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the Hotel Parc Bellevue. Entry is free - be sure to bring your invitation to show at the door. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase during the evening. There will also be a raffle to raise money for Make-A-Wish. Parents are welcome to attend the grand finale at 9:40pm to watch their children dance.

Psychology AS Level Revision Revision sessions will be available for Year 12 psychology students from 3:30pm – 4:30pm every Monday from now until the exams.

English IGCSE Revision Sessions for Year 11 StudentsThe English Faculty will run a series of weekly IGCSE revision sessions every Monday until the exams between 3:30 - 4:30pm. The purpose of these sessions is to provide additional guidance and preparation in the run up to the IGCSE English exams in May. Exam Dates:• IGCSE English Language: Reading Passages – Tuesday 5th May• IGCSE English Language: Directed Writing & Composition – Friday 8th May

The revision sessions will be tailored to meet the demands of students who want to improve their ability to answer specific skills-based questions in the exam. To this end, revision will be centred on exam technique and strategies for success.

• 30th March Writing Paper: Argumentative and discursive writing• 27th April Writing Paper: Descriptive writing• 4th May Writing Paper: Narrative writing

If you have any further questions regarding the revision sessions then please do not hesitate to contact Mr Todd via reception@st-georges.lu.

SecondaryNews

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