Weekly Updates from the Office

In this week's newsletter, I am delighted to share insights from the enriching seminar I attended at a Cambridge seminar on Wednesday. The event proved to be a dynamic platform, fostering innovation and enlightenment. Cambridge has embraced a fresh perspective, placing emphasis on sustainability and children's well-being as primary subjects. This exciting shift aligns with the evolving educational landscape, emphasising holistic development. There is still work to be done, but it is very encouraging.

The seminar also provided a valuable opportunity for collaboration, bringing together educators from various Cambridge schools in northern Tanzania. The exchange of ideas and experiences promises to cultivate a supportive network, fostering continuous growth and excellence in education. As we embark on this journey of positive development, I am eager to witness the collective impact of these initiatives on our shared commitment to nurturing well-rounded and sustainable futures for our children.

Clubs and Activities

Please make the required payments either directly to the coach or via Jackie in the office. Please do not make these payments into a Kennedy House account.

Maths passports

If any parents would like to volunteer to assist us with our mental maths passport scheme please get in touch with us. It would require you to be at school just a few days per term (a Thursday specifically) between 10.20 - 12.30.

Triathlon and Colour Run

Here is the link to the digital registration form. Don't waste any time - get registered and get training!

https://form.jotform.com/210532429247048

Please note that highlighted in green are dates when children are IN school. There has been a change to the START OF THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR and we return one week EARLIER than previously published. Children return to school in August on TUESDAY 20TH AUGUST 2024

Week 3

Kili Trails Festival weekend: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th January 2024

Week 4

Thursday 1st February 2024 - U7 - U11 Athletics Meet at UWC Arusha

Friday 2nd February 2024 - U13 Athletics Meet at UWC Arusha

Week 5

Friday 9th February 2024 - Year 2 Class Camping Trip

Week 6

Monday 12th February - Year 7 Assembly

Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th February 2024 - Year 4&5 Class Camping Trip

Friday 16th February 2024 - Year 1 Class Camping at school

HALF TERM BREAK BEGINS

HALF TERM BREAK

Week 7

Monday 26th February 2024 - Children return to school

Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th February 2024 - Year 3 Class Camping Trip

Friday 1st March 2024 - U7 - U12 Swimming Gala at UWC Arusha

Saturday 2nd March 2024 - U13 Swimming Gala at UWC Arusha

Week 8

BOOK WEEK!

Thursday 7th March - World Book Day - Wear Fancy Dress to school

Saturday 9th March - U9 & U11 Hockey Festival at SCIS

Week 9

Friday 15th March - PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS (Year 6-8 only)

Saturday 16th March - U9 & U11 Cricket Festival. Venue: TBC

Week 10

Wednesday 20th March - Inter-House Spelling Bee Competition (Year 3 - Year 8)

Saturday 23rd March - TRIATHLON & COLOUR RUN!

Week 11

Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th March - Year 6 Cambridge Checkpoint Examinations

Wednesday 27th March - Year 2-5 Drama Performance of James and the Giant Peach. 6.30PM

*Last Day of School for the children

Thursday 28th March - Parent Teacher Meetings for Preschool - Year 5

Easter Holidays begin!