Swimming Gala Tomorrow

Please be reminded that it is the Year 3/4 swimming gala tomorrow (Friday 1st April) between 8:10 and 10:05am.

Children will need to come to school in their swimming gear with their colour team shirt over the top. They will also need a hat, sunscreen, towel, goggles, swim cap and a their school uniform to change into afterwards.

Swim gala and parent consultations

The Key Stage 2 Swim Gala is on Friday 1st April. On this day, children will need their swimming gear and sun cream. Please come along and support them in their races.

In the final week of term there are parent consultations. We are running 3-way conferences between the teacher, parent and student. What follows is the information from the school about how and why we are running 3-way conferences. It contains instructions on how to book an appointment using the online system. Please try to book an appointment for a time that you know your child can attend.

3-WAY CONFERENCES

Between Monday 4th April and Thursday 7th April, we are holding our 3-way conference meetings. We are continuing to move towards this being the way we conduct what were traditionally known as parent-teacher conferences.  We are asking all parents from Year 1 to Year 6 to bring their child with them. After this round of conferences, we will be gathering feedback from children, teachers and parents in order for us to continue to develop best practice in this area of the school's’ development.

Please ensure that you:-

1. Book appointments online
2. Bring your child to the interviews

Why should I bring my child?

A 3-way conversation where child, teacher and parent can all celebrate success and discuss targets and strategies for future progress is invaluable. It’s a great way for your child to see the link between home and school but most importantly to be an active, accountable participant in their own learning.

This does not have to be for the whole time as we understand that some parents will have sensitive issues they would like to discuss with just the teacher. Supervision will still be offered in the Primary Library. This is for appointment times and when children are not in the meetings.

What should I do if I am unable to come to my appointment on the conference day?

It is very important that your child does get to do the conference with you. If you cannot make the appointment, please arrange with the teacher to do it at another time.

What questions should I ask?

When your child is sharing their learning with you, try to focus on the learning and the process rather than just focussing on the spelling, handwriting or layout.

Try to ask open ended questions like – “So how did you go about this?” Rather than “What’s this?”

To encourage your child to talk about HOW they learn rather than just WHAT they learn.

Ask and agree, how can we (parents) support you in achieving your goals?  

May I speak in a language other than English at the 3-Way Conferences?

Yes you and your child may converse in your Home Language but please translate for the teacher. If your child cannot translate for you please bring a translator with you. If you cannot do this then please let your Class teacher know ahead of time and they will try to help you find a translator.

How do I book an appointment?

1. To sign-up: Click on this link https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/British_International_School_Phuket_1
2. Select, by clicking the boxes, for all of the teachers you’d like to see for all of your children.
3. Complete the ‘Student Sign-up’ page by answering the questions. Ensure you use an active email.
4. To activate your account: open your email from do-not-reply@ptcfast.com and click on  ‘Click here to select conference time.’ Please check your ‘junk’ box if you do not receive this.
5. This will then take you to the booking page. Select, by clicking the box, next to one 15 minute appointment time you want for each teacher. If you would like to deselect click on the remove appointment box just below the teacher's name.

*Please note that is a two-step process and you must sign-up and then activate your account through your email in order to book timeslots. If you have any trouble using this system please come to the Primary Office or the IT help desk in the MTB.

Please ensure you have booked your online appointment by Wednesday 30th March.

Who can I see?

All classroom teachers are available and meetings will be in their classrooms. If you would like an appointment with your child’s specialist teacher please also select their name on the online conference scheduler.  Locations of where to meet specialists is on the online booking system.

We look forward to seeing you and your child there.

International Day tomorrow

We are celebrating International Day tomorrow (Friday 18th March).

The children need to dress up in their national costume ready for the parade, which will begin shortly after the start of the school day. There will also be performances and a variety of international food available.

Book day and camp

It is dress up as a book character day tomorrow (Thursday) so please remember to send the children to school in costume. There will be a short parade at about 8:10 so that everyone can show off their dress. If possible, please encourage the children to bring the book that the character is from so they can share and celebrate the story.

Also, the payment of 800thb for the sleepover is due. Remember to sign the permission slip and send the slip and money to school in an envelope with the child's name on it.