2010-2011 | Issue 1 | July 2010
The International Preparatory School newsletter for parents, teachers, children and the community.
Message from the Head Teacher
International
Preparatory
School
The reality of a “new and improved” IPS is now upon us!
After 28 years in Rua do Boror, Carcavelos, our brand new premises in Cascais will offer
us improved quality in all aspects of school life. As I write this, we are all still extremely busy
with boxing, packing and relocating in 40 degrees of summer heat…!
Rua da Lagoa
Bicesse 2645-344 • Alcabideche
Tel: 21 457 01 49
Fax:21 457 35 01
www.ipsschool.org
[email protected]
All staff will be fully involved in a week’s awareness training in the use of the new school
in early September before lessons begin. Supervision, health and safety and classroom
preparation will feature heavily during these days, as well as curriculum planning.
St Mary’s University College, London, will provide all staff with a full day’s training on
Monday 6th September. The focus will be on curriculum development and sustainability
and we will all learn together how best to make use of our innovative new premises to
enhance learning and teaching. We look forward to welcoming senior lecturers Sally Aston
and Dorothy Jackson who will lead the training.
Foundation Stage News
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Key Stage One News
3
Key Stage Two News
4
IPS Summer Fair
9
Student Council
10
PTA News
10
Administration
11
Golden Rules of IPS
18
Farewells
18
Level
Afterschool Activities
19
Calendar and Contacts
20
Max Johansen (Year 6)
receives the ECIS award for
International Understanding
(see page 18)
You can see below our SAT results for Year 2 and Year 6 pupils. From year to year, our
percentages within levels changes due to the dynamics of classes. At IPS we do not exclude
pupils from the tests if they are new to an English education, neither do we choose not
to include their results in our tables. The results shown below are a true reflection of an
inclusive school, working with a range of abilities and languages.
It is important to remember that our pupils (and their parents) can and should be
pleased with their achievements – I know that we are all very proud of them!
Year 6 SAT results (19 pupils)
Level 4
Level 3
Level 5
(below expected level)
(expected level)
(above expected level)
English
5%
42%
53%
Mathematics
5%
42%
53%
Level
Year 2 SAT results (29 pupils)
Level 2B
Level 2C or below
Level 2A or above
(below expected level)
(expected level)
(above expected level)
Reading
3%
24%
73%
Writing
14%
45%
41%
Mathematics
3%
27%
70%
As I always stress, although the pressures and workload on the shoulders of our Year 2 and
Year 6 teachers are high in preparing the pupils for these tests, it is very much a team effort
from all teachers throughout the school which has led to these superb results. Although
IPS is about far more than just test results, we are all very proud of our achievements in this
area.
Lastly I wish all leavers, be they pupils or colleagues, the very best of luck in their next
adventures in life wherever they might be.
Enjoy the photos in this edition of Chatterbox and please carefully read the information
included, as it will provide you with the ‘essentials’ in preparation for the coming school
year.
Robert Taylor
Head Teacher
FOUNDATION STAGE NEWS
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Reception K
enjoyed
a pizza treat
On Monday the 28th of June, Mrs
Claudia Brignone visited Reception
K for a very special treat. She taught
us how to make the most delicious
pizza in the world. First you put flour
in a mixing bowl, then you add a grow
thing (yeast) to the mixture. Next we
put in olive oil and salt. We all had a
turn at kneading the dough, it felt soft
and it tasted yummy. We rolled the
bread dough with a big rolling pin and
then we put tomato sauce, mozzarella
cheese and some oregano on top. Mrs
Brignone put the pizza in the oven for
two minutes and then she brought it
into the classroom on two beautiful
silver platters. Finally we ate it all up
very quickly. Thank you so much for
the delicious pizza.
Reception K would also like to say a
big thank you to Mrs Filipa Machaz for
coming into our classroom earlier this
year to make lovely biscuits.
KS1 & Foundation
children ‘solve their
puzzle’ and put
on an impressive
performance at their
final show
KS1 & Foundation pupils endured
a very hot morning to perform an
entertaining end of the year show called
the Elephant Puzzle , adapted from the
story Monkey Puzzle, by Julia Donaldson.
FOUNDATION
KEY STAGE
AND KEY
TWO
STAGE
NEWS
ONE NEWS
3
KEY STAGE TWO NEWS
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Year 3 camp at ‘Quinta de
Vinagre’ in rainy Colares
In spite of the late evening and early morning rain,
the Year Three classes enjoyed a super camp in the
spectacular grounds of the Quinta de Vinagre. Leaving
a grey Carcavelos behind on Tues 8th June, we were
unexpectedly greeted by warm sunshine in Colares.
All the children helped to unload the buses and
carry our equipment through the leafy gardens to the
mint scented lawn, where we made our camp. After
designing and making their own packed lunches, an
active afternoon was spent swimming, and exploring,
playing and walking in the beautiful grounds. The
children entertained us in the evening with a show,
which was followed by a ‘damp’ torchlight treasure
hunt. Hot pancakes, courtesy of Inês Caldeira, were most
welcome the next morning after an overnight deluge of
rain!
Year Three braved the elements extremely well and
can now call themselves ‘true’ campers!
A “big thank you” once again to Victoire for the loan of
her gardens, and to all the parents who kindly helped to
make it such a success!
Year 4 spent two days at
environmentally-friendly
camp in Sintra hills
Year 4 spent two days and one night at ‘Pedra
Amarela’ environmental camp site in the Sintra / Cascais
hills on 1st and 2nd June.
Activities included orienteering, conservation,
climbing and treasure hunt, amongst others.
We slept in tents and enjoyed being close to nature!
KEY STAGE TWO NEWS
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Year 5 travel to Quinta dos
Ganados for an adventure
Year 5 had a fantastic time away on their summer
camp in Quinta dos Ganados. The activity centre where
they stayed was set against a stunning, rural backdrop
and was also a running farm. They participated in many
challenging activities such as canoeing, zip slides, sling
shot making, night treasure hunts in the forest and
climbing. It truly was an excellent adventure!
Year 6 camp for a full week
Year 6 spent five days at fascinating Campo Aventura,
in Óbidos. The children had the opportunity to have
lots of fun with their classmates, enjoying different
activities such as: surf baptism, diving, speleology,
climbing, football, zarabatana, high ropes and many
other surprises.
KEY STAGE TWO NEWS
KS2 interprets
28 years of IPS
history
KS2 performed their end of
year concert in the playground
to celebrate the end of an era in
Rua do Boror. They performed a
short history of the school to date,
entertaining us all with how IPS
began and how it has evolved
over 28 years.
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KEY STAGE TWO NEWS
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Year 6 pupils describe some
of their memories of IPS
Roi - Coming in 9th place in Cross Country in Year 5.
Alex - Winning the Best Artist Award in Year 4.
Madalena - Getting the part of one of the Ugly Sisters
in the Christmas Play.
Andi - Madalena and Sanne were the first two
people to say “Hi” to me when I joined IPS.
Max - Winning the basketball tournament.
Jake - Winning the Talent Show singing Barbie Girl.
Amber - Meeting Rina and Elise.
Leonardo - Being the Paparazzi in the KS2
Christmas Play.
Victor - The first art lesson
drawing objects from WW2
Pedro - The exciting SATs
week!
Takumi - The first friends
I made were Mateus and
Alexander.
Haifa - On the first
day of school I didn´t
know what to do.
Pedro - Para mim o IPS é uma casa.
Leo - Para mim o IPS é o melhor lugar para estar com os meus amigos.
Alex - Quando eu deixar o IPS as coisas de que vou sentir mais falta são os meus
amigos e a bondade das professoras que não vou encontrar noutras escolas.
Vitor - Para mim o IPS é uma fonte de sabedoria.
Mateus - Eu gosto do IPS porque gosto da Danni.
Sanne - Meeting Miss
Moodie for the first
time in Year 3.
Aden - My favourite
days at IPS were the
Halloween parades.
O Balão do IPS
O IPS visto pelos alunos do Y6
Max - Eu gosto do IPS porque os professores são pacientes.
Tatenda - Eu gosto do campo vermelho no IPS.
Aden - Eu gosto da piscina e das festas da escola.
Amber - Eu gosto especialmente do Mr Taylor porque ele é divertido e generoso .
Sebastian - Winning a
rubber rhino for the best
camouflaged bomb shelter.
Sanne - Para mim o IPS é trabalho.
Roi - Eu gosto do IPS porque tenho muitos amigos.
Carlota - Eu gosto de brincar no IPS.
Sebastian - O IPS é um lugar bom porque tem professores amáveis.
Enzo - When my trousers ripped
in the playground.
Mateus - Winning the basketball
tournament and holding the trophy.
Carlota - Meeting Madalena, Pedro, Jake
and Alex in Playgroup and going through
all our school days together.
Daniel - My trousers and shirt ripped
during the Year 3 Christmas show.
Tatenda - Winning my first gold medal in
the basketball tournament in IPS.
Takumi - A comida do IPS é deliciosa.
Jake - Eu gosto do IPS porque todos os dias são divertidos.
Madalena - No IPS somos todos amigos.
YEAR 6 GRADUATION AND IPS AWARDS
Class of 2010 enjoy a memorable
graduation ceremony at Hotel Baía
Year 6 celebrated the end of their time at IPS with a lighthearted graduation
ceremony performed for their families in the Hotel Baía, Cascais on the
evening of Wednesday 30th June. Lots of memories were shared and a few
tears shed! A picnic on the beach in Cascais was enjoyed afterwards.
End of the Year
Awards given
Golden Awards, Progress Awards
and Subject awards were given
out in a celebratory last assembly
on Friday 2nd July.
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IPS SUMMER FAIR
IPS Summer Fair
a tremendous
success - new
library benefits
The Spring fair was held at the
new school site on Sunday 27th
June giving all who attended an
early opportunity to look around
the buildings. Although still not
totally complete, everyone was
very impressed by what they
saw. All funds raised have gone
towards furnishing the new library.
There were fantastic games,
face painting, soak the teacher,
tombola and big prize raffle,
to name but a few of the many
activities. Food and drinks were
also available for all to enjoy.
There was also an opportunity
to sponsor trees for the school
grounds and to design tiles for
the entrance of the library. Huge
thanks to our sponsors, the PTA
and all who contributed to making
the day such an enormous success.
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STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
PTA NEWS
Student Council Talent Show
The ParentTeachers’Association
(PTA) was formed several years
ago to serve the growing body
of parents who wished to be
involved with the school. It started
on an informal basis through the
goodwill of a group of volunteers
and evolved into a very supportive
body ready to help with any
activity, ranging from listening to
the children read in class to organising social events,
such as coffee mornings and cheese & wine evenings.
The PTA aims to provide a means of communication
between school and parents and to enhance the quality
of our children’s educational environment in general.
The PTA functions with the full support of teachers
and administration and, as parents, you are automatically
members. Please support the PTA whenever you can, by
attending coffee mornings, book sales and responding
to requests for help with class or social activities. The
Association can only survive with the active participation
of its members: you, the parents!
IPS is brimming over with talent, as witnessed at the
annual Student Council Talent Show that took place on
Friday 18th June.The whole school was entertained by a
variety of acts, designed and performed by KS2 students.
The standard was extremely high and the judges had
a tough time deciding on the winning three acts. Well
done to all those that took part and congratulations to
Jake who took 1st place; The Incredible Flexies (Ruby,
Matilde, Filipa, Mikael & Tiago) in 2nd place and Carlota
(Yr6) who came 3rd.
How can you be more involved?
The most obvious way to become involved is
by volunteering as a Class Parent (mother or father).
Primarily the class parent provides a link between other
parents and teachers. (Of course, parents are still free to
approach the class teacher on an individual basis.)
The class parent will organise coffee mornings
so that other parents have a chance to present and
discuss ideas and to receive general information from
the teachers. He/She may provide practical help for the
teacher by organising parents to accompany the field
trips or help out in the classroom. Much depends on the
individual needs and personalities of the teacher and
the class parent themselves as to how the role develops.
There is now a ‘Job Description’ available to help clarify
this role!
The PTA Committee
The committee acts as the point of contact between
the Association and the school, as well as being the
‘mastermind’ of various events. The ‘job’ is not too much
work and you can make of it what you wish. In the
past, events organised by the committee have been:
welcome coffee morning, supporting the class parents
(and where necessary ‘arm twisting’ to make sure each
class has a class parent!), cheese and wine evening,
Valentine’s disco, puppet show and workshops, charity
events and helping out with the Yearbook. A greater
commitment involves things like the Spring Fair and
Yearbook advertising. We always need help with these
activities but please remember it is all voluntary and the
more people involved, the easier it is for everyone!
If you think you could be involved and would like to
chat a bit more about what is entailed, please contact
Carolyn or Lars in the office and they will put you in
touch with somebody on the committee who will be
delighted to try and get you roped in!
ADMINISTRATION
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Dear Parents,
Morning Break
Please read this section carefully, it by no means covers
everything in every detail and I’m sure certain things
can be improved upon but at present it will give you
information on the general running of the school and
the school office. Should you have any questions please
ring the office and speak to Carolyn or Teresa or, if you are
at school, to any member of staff who I’m sure will try to
point you in the right direction.
This is scheduled for 20 minutes each day when the children
can eat their snacks. Playtime for KS2 is at the same time
for all classes to allow children in different classes to play
together. Foundation / KS1 playtime is staggered allowing
for better and safer play space for the younger children.
A TYPICAL DAY AT IPS:
Children can be left in the playgrounds from 8.30a.m.
onwards when teaching assistants will be on duty. There
will be a Breakfast Club for children arriving before 8.30am
(please see p.14). If it is raining, children can go directly to
their classrooms.
08.30 - 09.00 Children should arrive
09.00 - 09.10 Registration / Lessons begin
10.10 - 10.30 Morning Break
12.00 - 13.30 Lunch break (staggered for different ages)
15.00School day ends for children
in Nursery to Year 1
15.30
School day ends for children in Years 2 to 6
15.45
School Buses leave to take children home
After school activities begin
17.00
After school activities end
All remaining children should be collected
at this time and taken home.
A register is taken at the start of each day (before 9.10am)
and again after lunch (at 13.30) and is sent to the office.
Any children arriving after 9.10am must inform the office
of their arrival and will be given a late mark in the register.
The class register is very important to ensure your
child’s safety - we use it as a checklist in case of
emergency evacuation.
ATTENDANCE AND TIMING – PLEASE HELP
Obviously, there will be special occasions when you will
want your child to miss school and absence due to illness
cannot be helped, but please make an effort to ensure
that your child has a good attendance record at school. As
soon as you know your child is going to miss school for
holidays etc, please inform both the teacher and the office.
Prolonged absence can lead to important lessons being
missed and it is incredibly difficult for a teacher to make
up for lost time.
Similarly, lateness to school can lead to many complications.
Literacy and Numeracy lessons are usually at the beginning
of each school day, when children are fresh and eager to
learn; any repeated late arrival can lead to a substantial
loss in participation and therefore knowledge. Children
can become very distressed about repeated late arrival
to school and tend to be embarrassed to enter the class
alone.
Please send a healthy snack and/or drink (e.g. pieces of fruit,
plain biscuits etc. not sweets, chocolate or carbonated soft
drinks like cola). For younger children, snack should be
packed separately to lunch.
Lunch Break
All children will eat together in the Dining Room, regardless
of whether they have a school lunch or packed lunch from
home. It is our aim to teach children good table manners
whilst seated at tables in groups. Lunch times will be
staggered, with the younger pupils eating at 12 noon and
the older pupils by 1pm.
Please note: all members of staff on duty do their best
to encourage children to eat.
We do not force children to eat. Younger children who are
more closely supervised are kept back from playtime until
they finish but older children are trusted to eat what they
have been given from home.
If you would like your child to have a school lunch (instead
of their usual packed lunch) then please send a note in the
message book or telephone the office before 10.30am.
END OF THE DAY
As we are now in new premises, we cannot fully predict
the practicalities of pick up. Please help us and be
patient in the first days until our routine settles!
Collection of Children
Please be sure to collect Nursery, Reception and Year 1
children promptly at 3.00pm, as by 3.20pm it is very helpful
to be clear of parents in order to allow the assistants to
organise the remaining bus children.
Children in Years 2 to 6 will finish their lessons at 3:30pm
and can be collected soon after.
Important note: after 4 p.m. there is no supervision in
the playground for your child, unless they are participating
in an organised after school activity. We ask you to collect
your child promptly as those that remain will be taken to
homework club, which we charge for. (Remember 4.10pm
is not 10 minutes late but 40 minutes for the older pupils
and 70 minutes for the younger ones!)
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ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL BUSES
We are at present organising the bus routes for next year.
Parents with children who used the buses last school year,
please do not assume that your children will be on the
same bus or that the times will be the same as last school
year. It obviously depends on who we have to pick up in
September. We will do our best to ensure that everyone is
picked up as late as possible and dropped off as soon as
possible after school.
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We will contact you in an emergency or if your child is
feeling ill. However, please note that children will not
be allowed to call home for other reasons (for example
because they’ve forgotten their P.E. kit or to arrange after
school play dates).
We cannot pass on the telephone numbers of other
parents. The class mother will normally organise a class
directory of parents who specifically give permission for
their number to be distributed.
Alternative Arrangements
HEALTH & MEDICINES
If your child is on the transport list and you wish him/her
not to go on the bus on certain days, please call the school
office before 3pm on the day and give your instructions.
On the other hand, if your child is not on the transport and
for some reason you find it convenient to have him/her
on the bus on a specific day, this is possible as long as the
destination falls within one of our transport routes, there
is room on the bus and the office is informed by telephone
or in writing – preferably the day before.
Always let the office and the class teacher know if you are
taking someone else’s child home, even though you have
arranged it previously with his/her parents.
As stated in our brochure, all parents are requested to fill in a
health questionnaire. This questionnaire is to be submitted
to the school, at the beginning of the term of entry.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
IPS is pleased to offer many after-school activities. These
are purely optional and some activities run by school staff
are charged for. We try to offer something for everyone
although there is probably more on offer for the older
children. Details of these activities will be available
from the office at the beginning of September. Should
you require any further details please see Carolyn in the
office or go directly to the teacher who is organising the
club. To avoid disappointment, please remember to book
early as there are limited places in some of the clubs.
Clubs are for the enjoyment of your children and should
not be used as a baby sitting service. If your child is not
interested, please do not send him or her!
Homework club will be run as usual on a daily basis either
to provide extra support whilst your child is doing their
homework, or to look after a sibling whilst the other
brother or sister attends an organised after-school activity.
If you do want your child to complete their homework,
please ensure they have it with them on the day.
The office is located on the ground floor of the main
building, open between 8.30 - 4.30, Monday to Friday.
Accounts and payment queries are handled by Teresa;
general and other queries can be made to Carolyn.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please provide us with up-to-date contact details such as
address, home/work and mobile telephone numbers (we
do not fully communicate by e-mail yet but if you have
one please give it to us, it might come in handy one day!)
All children are covered under the school’s insurance
(policy nr. 44-0322.366 held with the Victoria Seguros S.A.)
In the case of an accident, children will be taken to either
Cascais Hospital or Clinica CUF Cascais. Medical forms will
accompany the children there - failure to complete the
questionnaire might leave your child in a vulnerable
position.
All children should be in good general health when
attending school. Our policy is that a child who is well
enough to attend school is well enough to participate in
all lessons and outside break times. If your child shows any
signs of illness, you should keep him/her home to help with
their recovery and for the protection of the other children
and staff at the school. It is our policy to call parents and
ask them to take their child home if he/she becomes ill
during the day.
All medicines, clearly labelled with instructions and child’s
name, should be sent to the school office (NOT to the class
teacher) in order that Carolyn can take proper and safe
responsibility for their administration.
Important and updated information regarding your child’s
health is essential. Should your child have allergies, eating
disorders, or any other condition, PLEASE INFORM US.
Head lice are an annual problem in most schools. If your
child is infested, he/she must stay at home until treated
and completely clear in order to prevent the infestation
of others.
FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
We have periodic drills to familiarise the teachers and
children with the emergency exit routes and procedures.
When the evacuation alarms sounds, everyone is required
to leave the building through the nearest exit immediately,
calmly, and silently. If you are still at school for any reason,
never attempt to go to your child’s classroom, as this could
seriously hinder the evacuation procedure.
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ADMINISTRATION
SENDING MONEY INTO SCHOOL
LIBRARY
During the year you will be invited to order a number of
different things (e.g. books from Funfact Book Club, school
photographs, Year Book, eye tests, camps , etc.).
IIPS has a beautiful library located in the centre of the school,
well stocked with fiction and non-fiction books, magazines
and DVDs / Videos. Our library will continue to be updated
and expand, allowing all books to be electronically tagged
and referenced. Books are a precious resource and we ask
you to please take care of them at home.
Funfact Book Club – twice a year children will bring
home the book club magazine and an order form. This is
to enable children to buy English fiction and non-fiction
books to read at home and is by no means compulsory;
please feel free to buy the number you want. Once the
total order is placed, the books take about 3 weeks to
arrive in Portugal.
As we order these books directly from the U.K., it is
important that the form, together with the payment, is
returned to the class teacher by the stipulated date on the
order slip.
Photographs - individual and class photos are taken
towards the end of the autumn term in time for
Christmas.
Library books borrowed should normally be returned the
following week when they may then be exchanged for
other books. If your child has lost or damaged a library
book, you will be asked to either replace it with another
book or reimburse the library for the value of the lost /
damaged book.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS
Morning Arrival
There will be two entrances to walk into the school
grounds in the morning.
Yearbook – this comes out at the end of the summer term
and includes class photos and fun photos from the whole
school year.
Any money sent to the school via the children should be in
a sealed envelope, given to the class teacher and with your
child’s name and class clearly marked. Whenever possible,
please send a cheque rather than cash.
LOST PROPERTY
PLEASE ensure that everything your child brings to
school is clearly labelled. Lost property boxes will be
kept in a central location, with easy access for parents.
Please ask in the office.
NEIGHBOURS’ HOUSES
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2
LIMITED PARKING SPACES
KS2 PLAYGROUND
F&KS1 PLAYGROUND
NAME LABELS can be ordered / purchased from TOGS.
Personal Items and Toys
No toys should be brought to school by Nursery to Year
Two children, unless requested by the teacher.
We strongly recommend that older children (Years 3 to 6)
keep all toys and valuable items such as mobile phones
at home, due to possible loss or damage. Weapons (real
or pretend) and any potentially dangerous items
are banned from school. Trading cards and stickers
or the latest ‘fad’ are dealt with on an individual basis;
complications and issues are discussed with staff, School
Council and children during assemblies.
Money should only be sent to school for specific reasons
such as those already mentioned, or for a bake-sale or
fund-raising activity, in which case amounts should be
appropriate for that activity.
Entrance 1 (see map) is the main entrance to the school
and to the office.
Nursery to Year Two
You can accompany your child into this entrance, go to
the classroom to hang coats and bags and remain with
your child on the playground until line up at 9am if you
wish. There will be staff on duty to supervise children in
this area from 8:30am. When raining, pupils can go directly
to their classrooms.
Entrance 2 (see map) is closest to the bus drop off point
and for the Year 3 and 4 classrooms. We prefer Years 3, 4, 5
and 6 pupils to enter here and remain on the Key Stage
Two playground, where they will be supervised from
8:30am until line up at 9am. You may remain with your
child on the playground until line up at 9am if you wish.
When raining, pupils can go directly to their classrooms.
All pupils arriving by bus will be met at Entrance 2 and
directed / escorted to their correct playground areas.
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ADMINISTRATION
“Kiss and Goodbye” (Entrance 1)
There is also a speedy drop off point in front of the main
building for children in the morning.You can drive through
the small ‘lay-by’, pausing only for a KISS AND GOODBYE so
that parking your car won’t be necessary. You should then
drive out through the first exit. An adult will be stationed
at Entrance 1 to ensure your child enters school safely.
*Please note, you cannot collect your child in this same way at
home time.*
Parking
There are limited parking spaces on school grounds just
after the bus drop off point. You may also park along Rua
da Lagoa but please be considerate of others and park
sensibly and safely (see below). Be careful with passing cars
when walking along, or crossing, the road to the school
buildings.
Breakfast Club
For a small cost, any parent wishing to leave their child at
school earlier than 8:30am can do so. Assistants will run an
organised supervision of children from 7:30am. Any child
being dropped off before 8:30am and left unattended by
parents will be expected to attend this paid service. Costs
will be announced soon.
the drop-off and collection routines as they develop early on
in the new term.
TRAFFIC and PARKING
The problem of the parking of cars is most acute from
8:45 to 9:15am and from 3:00 to 3.45pm. We ask all
parents to refrain from parking in front of school and
thereby blocking the entrances.
Likewise, PLEASE DO NOT park
in front of our neighbours’ driveways.
Please be CONSIDERATE and park elsewhere.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
• Enter Rua da Lagoa at the top of the road;
• Drop your child off and continue in the same direction;
• Circulate to the left and behind the houses to arrive back
close to the main road;
• By keeping a circulation of traffic in one direction, we will
avoid congestion and confusion.
Please stick to this and use Rua da Lagoa as though it were
a One Way Street. Thank you.
End of Day Arrangements
Classes end:
Nursery, Reception and Year One – 3pm
Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 – 3:30pm.
Nursery, Reception and Year 1 pupils can be collected
from 3pm in the KS1 playground. Children in these classes
will be supervised on the KS1 playground until collected.
Parents can wait here until 3:30pm to collect children if
older siblings finish later.
Children in Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will move to the same
KS1 playground when they finish classes at 3:30pm. We
ask parents to take children from the premises as quickly
as possible to avoid congestion. Any children remaining
after 4pm will be taken to Homework Club where they will
be supervised for a small fee up until 5pm.
Children travelling by school bus will be collected and
taken to Entrance 2 to board the buses at 3:30pm.
When raining, children will be supervised in classrooms
until 3:30pm. After this they will be taken to the main atrium
(Entrance 1) from where they can be collected.
Children attending ‘After School Clubs’ will be collected
by the person responsible from the KS1 playground at
3:45pm.
Please note…
We will all be learning together how to use our new school in
the first days. You will be kept informed of updates to any of
NEIGHBOURS’ HOUSES
1
2
LIMITED PARKING SPACES
KS2 PLAYGROUND
F&KS1 PLAYGROUND
SAFETY RULES FOR CARS IN RUA DA LAGOA and the
surrounding area.
• Always drive slowly and be aware that there are young
children close by;
• Always use your rear view mirror AND look behind before
reversing;
• Do NOT park anywhere that will obstruct access to the
school gates;
• Please do NOT double park;
• Please do NOT park in front of the gates of neighbouring
properties;
• Please do NOT leave your car parked with the engine
running and with children inside.
KEEP US INFORMED!
Please always remember to keep us informed of any
important changes in:
Address, Phone numbers, Your child’s health, Prospective
leaving dates, Etc…
ADMINISTRATION
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Teacher’s Roster, Teaching Qualifications and Year/Course Assignment for the school Year 2010/2011
Head Teacher
Mr. Robert Taylor
B.Ed. (Hons) Bishop Grosseteste College, UK, 1987 / Specialism: Drama
Deputy Head Teacher &
Learning Support Teacher /
Co-ordinator
Ms. Teresa Costa de Almeida
Higher Diploma in Education, Johannesburg College of Education, South Africa,
1988
Key Stage One Co-ordinator
Ms. Louise Hultén
B.A. Florida Southern College, USA,1992
Specialist Teacher
Co-ordinator
Ms. Helen McKenzie
Graduate Diploma in Music – Cambridge, 1987
Post Graduate Certificate in Music Education, Middlesex University, 1992
FOUNDATION STAGE
Nursery E (ages 3 - 4)
Mrs. Emma Le Coniac
National Nursery Examination Board, UK, National Certificate, 1983
Nursery J (ages 3 - 4)
Mrs. Joana Santos
Early Years Teacher’s Certificate, 2005
Escola Superior de Educadores de Infância Maria Ulrich, Lisbon
Reception D (ages 4 - 5)
Miss Kathy Duke
B.A. in Theology and Religious Studies - University of Bristol, UK, 2003
PGCE - Primary, specialist subject - History, University of London, 2005
Reception P (ages 4 - 5)
Mrs Ana Possolo
Escola Educadores de Infância, Lisbon, Teacher’s Diploma, 1986
Lic. in “ Orientação Educativa” Escola Superior de Ed. João de Deus, 2003
KEY STAGE 1
Year 1H (ages 5 - 6)
Ms. Louise Hultén
B.A. Florida Southern College, USA, 1992
Year 1S (ages 5 - 6)
Mrs. Deborah de Sousa
B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, Milton Keynes, UK, 2003
Teaching Foundation Course (0-6 years), London, UK, 1994
Year 2D (ages 6 - 7)
Mrs. Paula O’Donnell
B.Sc. (Hons) Social Psychology, University of Ulster, 2000
PGCE, Canterbury Christ Church University College, 2001
Year 2B (ages 6 - 7)
Mrs. Michele Bond
Bsc. (Hons) Sport Science, University of Brighton, UK // Primary PGCE - Post
Graduate Certificate of Education, University of Roehampton Surrey UK, 2002
KEY STAGE 2
Year 3H (ages 7 – 8)
Mrs. Carolyn Hance
B.Ed (Hons) La Sainte Union College of Higher Education, Southampton, UK 1995
Year 3V (ages 7 - 8)
Mrs. Judith Vieira
B.Sc. (Hons) Sociology, University of Northumbria, 1979
PGCE specialising in KS1, Goldsmiths College, University of London, 1995
Year 4S (ages 8 - 9)
Mrs. Henriëtte van Stijn
University of Pedagogy, Utrecht, The /Netherlands, Teacher’s Certificate in Maths
and Science, 1981
Year 5E (ages 9 - 10)
Miss Kathryne Evins
B.A. (Hons), Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
University of Central England, UK, 2001
Year 5S (ages 9 - 10)
Miss Sara Starwing
BA (Hons) Culture, Media & Communication, Lancaster University, UK, 2001
Graduate Teacher Programme (Primary), Nottingham Trent University, 2008
Years 6M - (ages 10 - 11)
Miss Karen Moodie
B.A. (Hons) Business Studies & Spanish, Sterling University, 2000
Post Graduate Diploma in Primary Education, Edinburgh University
Years 6B - (ages 10 - 11)
Mr. Andrew Bond
Bsc.(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Health Studies, University of
Roehampton Surrey UK
Post Graduate Certificate of Education, University of Roehampton UK, 2002
ADMINISTRATION
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Teacher’s Roster, Teaching Qualifications and Year/Course Assignment for the school Year 2010/2011
ASSISTANTS
Mrs. Helen Brown
Nursery
Mrs. Lorraine Babbs
Nursery + Art in Reception & Year 1
Mrs. Magda Barros
Nursery & Portuguese
Ms. Andreia Engrácio
Reception D
Mrs. Annie Touzet
Reception P
Ms. Ana Claudia Vieira
Year 1H
Mrs. Mafalda Castro
Year 1S
Mrs. Tania Mihajlovic
Year 2B
Mrs. Tracey Vaz
Year 2D
Ms. Danni Domingues
Key Stage 2 & Portuguese
Mr. Gavin O’Donnell
Key Stage 2 & Learning Support
PORTUGUESE
Ms. Ana Rita Silva
Degree in Portuguese Language & Culture, Faculdade de Letras Lisbon, 2000
Mrs. Danni Domingues
Teaching Knowledge Test - University of Cambridge, 2007
Mrs. Magda Barros
Licenciada em Educação de Infância, ISCE, 2006
DUTCH
Mrs. Yvonne Kools
Diploma, Pedagogische Academie Ludgerus, Hilversum, 1979
FRENCH
Mrs. Annick Moreira Rato
(Year 6 only)
Teacher’s Certificate from “École Supérieur d’Enseignement Pédagogique”,
Belgium, 1983
MUSIC
Ms. Helen McKenzie
Graduate Diploma in Music – Cambridge, 1987
Post Graduate Certificate in Music Education, Middlesex University, 1992
ART
Mrs. Annick Moreira Rato
(Year 2 to Year 6)
Teacher’s Certificate from “École Supérieur d’Enseignement Pédagogique”,
Belgium, 1983
Miss Lorraine Babbs
(Reception & Year 1)
National Nursery Examination Board, UK, National Certificate, 1989
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Mr. Daniel van Dijk
PE Teacher Certificate, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1998
Mr. Miguel Silva
B.Tech. National Diploma in Computer Studies, Lewisham College, 1993
F.A. Coaching Certificate, 1997
LEARNING SUPPORT
Ms. Teresa Costa de Almeida
Higher Diploma in Education, Johannesburg College of Education, S. Africa, 1988
EAL (ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE)
Mrs. Diana Lourenço-Hill
CELTA Certificate, University of Cambridge, 2005
Certificate in Teaching Younger Learners, International House, 2006
TEACHER LIBRARIAN
Ms. Rita Chrystie
Montessori Trained
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ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Compulsory for all children in Year 1 to Year 6
BOYS
GIRLS
WINTER
• Grey trousers
• Long sleeve white polo shirt with logo
•Dark burgundy V-neck pullover, or
Dark burgundy sweat-shirt w/ school logo
• Dark burgundy fleece w/ school logo
• Grey or burgundy socks
• Grey pinafore or grey pleated skirt
• Long sleeve white polo shirt with logo
•Dark burgundy V-neck pullover, or
Dark burgundy sweat-shirt w/ school logo
• Dark burgundy fleece w/ school logo
• Grey or burgundy socks or tights
SUMMER
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Grey shorts
Short sleeve white polo shirt with logo
Grey or white socks
Cap w/ school logo
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Regulation Summer dress
White socks
Cap w/ school logo
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (BOYS AND GIRLS - ALL SEASONS)
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Burgundy and grey track-suit w/ school logo
Burgundy shorts
White t-shirt w/ school logo
Training shoes
All jewellery including wrist ties MUST be removed for
P.E. lessons for safety reasons. Please ensure that your
child can easily remove such items.
The essence of the dress code for day-to-day wear is that your children are expected to dress in a manner which is
appropriate and tidy. Please ensure clothing is in reasonable condition and not dirty, torn or frayed. All articles must be
named. Embroidered name tags may be ordered through TOGS schoolwear.
BOOK BAGS are part of the school uniform, these are used for carrying school books between home and school
– they can be bought from the office – price €10.
Please be aware that watches and stud earrings ONLY are permitted. Necklaces of a religious nature can be
worn but only below clothing.
TOGS WILL BE AT SCHOOL
ON TUESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
FROM 1:30 - 3:30pm
Tel: 21 483 71 87
Mobile: 91 975 05 14 (English)
91 907 95 83 (Portuguese)
Email: [email protected]
Galerias Navegador
Av. 25 de Abril, sub-cave, loja 52/53 • Cascais
De 2ª a 6ª: 10h às 13h - 14h às 18h
Sábados: 10h - 14h
SECOND HAND UNIFORM - ON SALE TUESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER
If you have uniform that your child has grown out of and you would like to
try and sell, please bring it to school preferably before Friday, September 4th.
The clothes must be clean, in good repair and clearly marked with your name.
GOLDEN RULES OF IPS
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FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK fr
IPS
After 25 years at IPS, Mrs Pat Larsen will retire this
summer. Here are some words from her as she leaves
us…
We are gentle –
We don’t hurt others
We are kind and helpful We don’t hurt anybody’s feelings
We listen and we are polite We don’t interrupt
How quickly I’ve reached another
milestone of my journey here in Portugal.
It was just the other day that I started off at
Nº12 Rua do Boror – and all of a sudden 25
memorable years have gone by!
I’ve met friends, families and most of all
the wonderful children who filled my days
with sheer fun and joy!
I knew that some day I’d have to “hand over the baton” to
someone to carry on with what I started with so much love
and dedication at IPS – the Learning Support Department.
I wouldn’t be human if I said I won’t miss it – yes, I surely
will – but it’s time to say “bye” to each and every one who
made my stay so special. Of course I’ll pop in now and again
to “matar saudades” as the saying goes in Portuguese!
I want to take this opportunity to wish Lars and Carolyn,
as well as Mr Taylor and the great staff of IPS, every success
and happiness in the new school.
God Bless.
Pat Larsen
We are honest We don’t cover up the truth
We work hard We don’t waste our own or others’ time
We look after property We don’t waste or damage things
We try our best – It’s okay to make
mistakes, we don’t give up
It is with a heavy heart that I once again
say goodbye to friends, colleagues and
children that I have met during our 3 year
posting. I have such fond memories of
my time here, from carnival days in staff
fancy dress as the seven dwarves, to new
experiences both taught and learnt by me
in the classroom.
I have particularly enjoyed being part of the large family
atmosphere at IPS and pleased yet further that my son
started his schooling off in such a lovely place.
As always, I have made a few special friends, but the
memories of each and every person are something that will
continue with me on my travels.
I have really enjoyed my time here at IPS (and in Portugal).
I wish IPS every success in the new building and hope that
the positive change to the outside of the school will make
what is already good even better, on the inside.
Kay Davies
European Council of International Schools (ECIS) Award for International Understanding
Awarded to a student who is a good representative of his/her own country, with a positive
attitude toward the life and culture of others, able to converse in at least two languages,
a contributing force in the life of the school, with the ability to bring differing people
together into a sense of community, thus furthering the cause of international understanding.
CONGRATULATIONS, MAX JOHANSEN!
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AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Don’t forget to look out for details of after school clubs.
Some activities will be starting in the second week of school!
drama
judo
Art
SURF
basketball
JUNGLE
GYM
portuguese
music
football
jewellery
go green
tennis
cooking
and much more...
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school. In many cases your child will already
know the teacher he or she will be going to,
but do you? Now is an excellent time to be
acquainted. Also, what better way to catch
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