Fortnightly Newsletter - Volume 7, Issue 8

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Fortnightly Newsletter - 9th June 2023

Volume 7, Issue 8

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Dear parents, students, friends of Adelaide International School

Message From the Principal

Dare to Dream…

Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,

I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits as we move past the mid-point of Term Two at our school. As we continue to navigate the ever-changing landscape of education, it is essential that we keep our eyes fixed on the horizon, embracing the theme of "Daring to Dream."

Optimism is a powerful force that propels us forward, igniting the fire within to reach for new heights. It is with this optimism that I invite our students to dream big, to let their imaginations soar and to believe in the power of their aspirations. Our world needs dreamers, those who dare to envision a better future, and are determined to make it a reality.

We live in a time where global challenges and opportunities intersect. As educators, it is our duty to empower our students to become active and engaged global citizens. Through fostering a sense of empathy and understanding, we encourage them to recognise their role in shaping the world around them.

However, the path to realizing one's dreams is seldom straightforward. It demands resilience, a quality that we, as a school community, are committed to instilling in our students. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks, to learn from failures, and to persevere even when the road gets tough. The road frequently gets tough for our international students. They are away from home, have to adapt to a new culture and school-work is not always easy. Our students undoubtedly face these obstacles and will be challenged more along their journey, but it is through these challenges that they will grow and develop the strength needed to transform their dreams into reality.

Let us come together as a community to support our students as they dare to dream. We can nurture their optimism by celebrating their successes, both big and small, and by providing them with a safe space to explore their passions and talents. Our dedicated teachers and staff are here to guide them, inspiring them to embrace their unique abilities and to believe in their potential to make a positive impact on the world.

I encourage parents and guardians to join us on this journey, as your involvement is crucial to the success of our students. Together, let us foster an environment that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and instills a sense of responsibility towards the global community.

As we embark on this term, let us embrace the theme of "Daring to Dream" with unwavering optimism and resilience. By empowering our students as global citizens, we can create a generation of dreamers who are equipped to tackle the challenges of our time and shape a brighter future for all.

Wishing you all a successful and inspiring time ahead.

Best wishes

Shaun

From Teaching and Learning

National Sorry Day

What is National Sorry Day?

May 26 - This is a special date

“Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.”

National Sorry Day - Reconciliation Australia

It is a joy to see students explore perspectives different to their own. This is the case with our middle years and SACE connect Humanities students at the moment as they are learning about the world’s First Nations’ Peoples. The students are visiting the museum this week to further their understanding of pre-history culture in Australia. Indigenous people in Australia and around the world show values in common around sustainability, governance, resource use, relationships and respect. The details for each group differ, but there is common thread that highlights wonderful relationships with nature that non-indigenous people’s benefit from learning about. We know the Adelaide Museum has wonderful displays of Indigenous peoples from Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains to other groups who first inhabited South Australia.

It was National Sorry Day on 26 May.

27 May to 3 June is Reconciliation Week.

5 June is World Environment Day.

Zara Phillips

Photo from Arnhem Land

Shot of template explaining the amount of time Aboriginal people looked after the land in Australia.

Year 11 Examinations

This term, Year 11 students have 2 Examinations. Year 11 examinations are 1 ½ hours long and they assess semester 1 work only. Year 11 examination results help students and teachers with subject selection for Year 12.

Please note the following changes to routine for Year 11 Mathematics and English as Additional Language students:

YEAR 11 STUDY DAY Week 6

Friday 9^th June

Year 11s do not have to be at school on this day. They are at home, studying.

EXAMINATION ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE Week 7

Tuesday 13^th June

Lesson 1

EXAMINATION Mathematics Pre-Methods Week 7

Thursday 14^th June

Lesson 2

Learning

This term we are testing the Writer’s Toolbox software in addition to using Reading Eggs, click view, and Education Perfect. Writer’s Toolbox shows students how to craft sentences and write following many different styles of paragraphs. Students should be using this software every day. Studies show that regular use results in increased confidence and better writing skills. Please encourage your child to complete the daily target writing activity.

English 1 SACE Connect & Head start SACE

For the last five weeks, students in English 1 did a film study. They learned about different film genres, their purpose, their target audience as well as film techniques. The following are extracts from the student’s final drafts.

LUONG, Lan

This film is called Karate Kid (2010) and the director of this film is Harald Zwart. The conflict of this film is the fact that Dre and his mother move to a city in China to live, study and work. Not only that, but this movie shows Dre being bullied by people who know martial arts and he is determined to practice martial arts to join the martial arts fight to prove himself. In addition, Dre is a victim of bullying and was resolved by a martial art between Dre and the bully. The purpose of this film is talking about patience and determination in adapting and practicing. Moreover, the film genre of the Karate Kid (2010) is action and drama. First, action is fight and chase scenes, besides it also has the purpose of thrilling and interesting. Second, there are happy and sad emotional scenes. This is an example of drama. Finally, the audience of the film is friends, students, young people, families and couple because it shows about education and entertainment for all ages.

NGUYEN, Jane

In the Karate Kid (2010), the director used mid distance shot to show choices in the film. In one scene, when Dre talked to Mei Ying, Cheng got jealous with him and they have a fight in the apartment’s yard. In this scene, the mid distance shot was used. The purpose of this film technique is to focus on the subject’s body language and facial expressions as well as character’s emotions and reaction. When the director used mid distance shot, although Dre didn’t know anything about martial arts, he posed as if he knew it to prove that he is strong. Also, this scene shows Dre was weaker than Cheng, he still stands there without Kungfu skills and against him. Therefore, because of this technique, the audience can see Dre’s weaknesses. They can see Dre is a little bit scared of Cheng, but he pretended he is brave to have a fight with Cheng. As a result, with mid distance shot, the scene of the film shows Dre’s choice is to be a bravery boy also it shows his body language and emotions.

XIONG, Jasmine

Overall, director Harald Zwart uses many different film techniques to showcase the choices made by the characters in the film "The Karate Kid" (2010). These film techniques not only depict the emotions and expressions of the characters but also provide insight into the background of the film. When Dre makes important decisions, the director employs mid-distance shots, allowing the audience to observe the main character's reactions through his subtle gestures and body language. These examples effectively convey Dre's choices and serve as a compelling means to prompt the audience to reflect upon their own life choices after watching the film.

Maliza Huang

EAP Primary – Zoo Visit

On Friday morning, 26 May 2023, the EAP primary went on an excursion and explored one of Adelaide’s most iconic attractions- the Adelaide Zoo. The weather forecast was not promising however was lucky to experience a sunny autumn day.

The students were guided by one of the zoo keepers who led an individualised tour around the vibrant sanctuary to exotic and native animals.

They engaged in a ‘spotto’ activity where they had the opportunity to practise the vocabulary they learnt in class, as well as observe different animal features and their respective habitats.

Upon arriving back at school, the students worked on a couple of activities to further support their oral language.

They discussed animal body parts and coverings using descriptive words and subject-specific vocabulary, and categorised them based on where each creature lived.

To consolidate written and oral English, they wrote a brief recount of their day at the zoo and shared it in class.

Irish Lique

Wellbeing Assembly

At this week's wellbeing assembly, students were eager to try the Koala Nutbush Line Dance for the first time. With a focus on physical wellbeing this term, the dance provided a great opportunity to get moving and have fun. As the music started, everyone followed the steps with excitement, swaying and clapping along. Laughter filled the room as students enjoyed themselves. The dance not only helped them stay active but also brought a sense of joy and togetherness. The students felt proud and confident as they danced, celebrating their physical wellbeing through the delightful Koala Nutbush Line Dance.

Sally Xu

List of our Staff

Name	Role	Email
Oakey, Shaun	Principal	[email protected]
Phillips, Zara	Director of T&L & SACE Coordinator	[email protected]
Rosie, Broderick	AISA Business Development Manager	[email protected]
Huang, Maliza	EAP&EPET Teacher	[email protected]
Liu, Jing	EAP&SACE Teacher	[email protected]
Nayagam, Sarah	EAP Middle Years Teacher	[email protected]
Xu, Sally	SACE Teacher	[email protected]
Lique, Irish	Primary Teacher	[email protected]
Chan, Tom	ICT Support (Intern)	[email protected]
Gao, Grace	Education Support officer	[email protected]
Huang, Chris	ICT Support	[email protected]
Karem, Sam	ICT Developer & Analyst	[email protected]
Rhothjirathanin, Grin	Digital Marketing & Communication	[email protected]
Sha, Lola	ICT Support	[email protected]
Shao, Kitty	Student Support Officer-Level 4 – reception; absentees daily; first-aid officer;	[email protected]
Du, Meijia	Student Support Officer-Level 4 – reception; absentees daily	[email protected]
So, Catherine	Student Support Officer-Level 5 – admissions	[email protected]
Sun, Leo	IT and Facility Manager-Level 5	[email protected]
Zhang, Jessica	Student Recruitment Manager	[email protected]

Have the best weekend. Do reach out and contact Shaun Oakey on [email protected] if you need our support.

Yours sincerely

Shaun Oakey, Principal AIS

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Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

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Phone: +61 8 8123 1786
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