Archive for October, 2009

Halloween Party 2009

October 31st, 2009

Once again our Halloween Party was a haunting success and the costumes amazing.  It was a great evening of fun.  Here is a thank you message from our organisers, the Gypsy and Corps Bride:
A very big thank you to everyone, both parents and kids who helped to make this night a success.
We would like to [...]

It’s ‘Orange and Black’ Dress Down Day!

October 27th, 2009

On the last Friday of every month we have a ‘Dress Down Day.  Everyone get the opportunity to not wear school uniform for the day.  Sometimes there is a theme, sometimes it’s free choice.  Everyone is encouraged to donate a dollar to participate.   We use the money to support a local or international charity.  The [...]

Year 1 Enjoy Using Computer Technology

October 13th, 2009

Across the curriculum, our two Year 1 classes are making full use of the computer technology available to them. They have used the computers and new eno interactive whiteboard (IWB) in the Year 1 adjoining classrooms.  They have also visited the computer suite and used the computers and the IWB in there.  See a slideshow [...]

Columbus Day 2009 / Canadian Thanksgiving

October 12th, 2009

Here in the Turks and Caicos we celebrate the life and travels of Christopher Columbus, every year on the nearest Monday to the 10th of October, and have a public holiday.
Click here to learn more about the life and travels of Christopher Columbus
It is also Canadian Thanksgiving Day today.

Music and Scarves

October 10th, 2009

Using a set of colourful scarves created a multi-sensory treat for both the Preschooler and Junior Kindergarten classes last week.  They explored both colour and body movements as they enjoyed playing with the scarves while listening to music.  Watch a slideshow of them in action.

A Busy Week for Year 5 in our ICT Suite and Library

October 7th, 2009

Last week Year 5 spent lots of time in the ICT suite for various lessons. On Monday, they were busy taking meal orders for a fictional burger bar, and creating a spreadsheet to enter the data into and work out the class’s meal costs!  On Wednesday they returned there in their geography lesson to research [...]

Ring, Ring… the Telephone keeps ringing in Year 2!

October 7th, 2009

Look out!  The school telephone bill will be very high this month!
During this Literacy lesson the children were asked to express a ‘point of view’ while having a conversation on the phone. As well as putting their thoughts across they had to also listen carefully to what their partner was saying; beginning to learn the [...]

World Teachers’ Day, A Message From Our Ministry Of Education

October 5th, 2009

On 5th October 1994, the first World Teachers’ Day was observed. Today, fifteen years later, the world continues to commemorate the day, highlighting the very important role that teachers play in their respective countries, and elsewhere.  Here is a message from our Permanent Secretary, Dr. Beatrice L. Fulford…

School Council Elections 2009

October 4th, 2009

This week we had our School Council Elections and many children in Years 2-7 took the opportunity to run to be their class representative.  Read on to find out more about the elections and what it takes to be a great School Councillor.