Weekly Newsletter
Enter to learn. Leave to make the world a better place
Term 3 Week 9
June 2013
Their last night
has been and gone.
The British International School of Cracow
Ul. Smolensk 25
31-108, Krakow, Poland
www.bisc.krakow.pl
newsletter@bisc.krakow.pl
school@bisc.krakow.pl
tel. 0048 12 292 64 78
Dear Parents,
We are sure that you are all waiting in excitement for
the return of your children tonight, from Green Camp,
scheduled for 9.30pm from the departure point.
For those who weren’t away on Green Camp—there
was a hugely exciting programme of exams for older
children, and individual activities for the younger ones.
Thank you to Miss Beata and Miss Faye and Mrs
McCready for this lovely week at school.
We have been delighted to welcome Katelyn from the USA as a volunteer in our nursery this
week. She has been a welcome addition to the crew and we hope she has been enjoying her time
as much as we have been enjoying having her. Katelyn will be with us for another couple of
weeks.
We draw your attention to the summer activity information below — Little GYM summer Camps,
Polish for Foreigners summer Camp by Jagiellonian University and Tennis Camp.
This evening there will be an informal PTA meeting in Massolit ,as we did last month. The idea is
to meet more regularly and less formally and we would particularly suggest that if you usually
don’t come to PTA events, please give it a try.
Next week, on 12 June, there will be a special charity dramatic presentation by a large group of
year 8 students, from the Arabian Nights, “Maruf the Cobbler”, in order to raise money for their
adopted charity, WWF. This will take place in the Dom Kultury on the Maly Rynek (details below).
The programme will be supported by special guest choir, The Dragons, accompanied by Miss
Faye on the piano and conducted by one of us (figuring out which one of us isn’t as hard as
splitting atoms). The Dragons will give a world premiere of a small work written specially for them.
Musical achievements among our community continue this weekend with Izabella (year 6) performing in the Krakow Philharmonic on Sunday with the music school choir. She will sing Carmina
Burana by Carl Orff in its original version. Those from the UK who remember the Old Spice aftershave advertisement with the surfer and the giant wave will know the piece…
We would like to note that on Thursday Mrs Peplinska led a very interesting presentation for some
YR11 parents about the Wallace Foundation. We have our fingers crossed that something can
come of this initiative.
In closing we would like to spare a thought for those members of our community who have been
affected by the floods in Central Europe. We have been lucky here this time, but we know that
some have had their other homes affected by the extreme weather.
We hope you will enjoy the weekend reunited with your children.
Stan and Lindsay
Certificates this week
NurseryL-Ioana for being a great singer
Nursery R-Raanya for giving great examples of words beginning with a given lewtter of teh
alphabet
Reception—Zosia for working independently in all her tasks
Year 1– Max for his creativity in writing a recount of the story
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It is our pleasure to invite you to the PTA Social Evening!
On: Friday, 21st June 2013
At: Sheraton rooftop
Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Cost: 65 Pln / person ( 130 Pln / couple )
This is an ‘ADULTS ONLY’ party for all parents, teachers and their partners.
Please sign up and pay Miss Ula at the school office, latest by Monday, 17th
June.
Regards,
PTA Committee
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The Annual School Picnic is planned for Saturday 15th June, 11 am onwards
At the Stanisław Lem Science Garden, Al. Pokoju 68, opposite M1
(http://www.ogroddoswiadczen.pl)
A fun, interactive educational park for kids named after the late, local sci-fi author Stanisław Lem.
The 7 hectare park features different stations engaging kids in optical illusions and the laws of
physics.
There are written explanations in English and Polish and guides (English) are also available.
There are also 2 big trampolines for the little ones.
Get there from the centre via trams 1, 14 or 22 getting off at the M-1/Al. Pokoju stop.
Price: Children under 7yrs - free, Older children - 5.50 pln, Adults - 8:00 pln, Family Ticket - 22
pln (Tickets to be bought at the Park Gate)
----> Please Bring : A plate of food (for about 4/5 persons) as we will all share a 'POT-LUCK'
lunch.
If possible, please bring a traditional dish from your country so we can have an International
Buffet. PTA will provide Water & Juices.
IMPORTANT: We need to inform the park about approx. number of persons expected to plan for
some workshops for the children, so please inform Miss. Ula at the school office the number of
children and adults attending from your family.
Year 8 Fund Raising Concert
We are proud to present a play adapted from The Arabian Nights called,
“Maruf the Cobbler”
This event was initiated by the form with the aim of raising money for their adopted charity WWF and
there will be a collection box available for this charity. Please come and support us in our efforts to adopt
individual animals from endangered species.
The event will be held at
Sródmiejski Osrodek Kultury
Mikołajska 2 31-027 Kraków
starting at 8.00pm.
The Dragons Choir will also be there to enchant and delight.
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Mermaid Trailer
Enjoy the trailer of The Little Mermaid video. The full version will be on sale from the school office in midJune. It's a 2-disc DVD set (High Definition). They are produced by a professional company and the discs
will have our Little Mermaid poster printed onto them. The price of the 2-disc DVD set is 30zł. If you would
like to purchase a copy (or twenty!), please leave your name and the number of sets you would like in the
school office (you can also email your order to school@bisc.krakow.pl) - payable upon collection. Please
place your orders by June 14!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxzaWkSWwvY&list=HL1369993512
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From Green Camp
Winners of BISC's Got Talent:
1st place: Gagnam Style (dance routine): David, Amanda, Barbara, Maya, Niko, Ania, Seongyun
2nd place: Skyfall (piano, bass, balet): Sora, Axel, Julia
3rd place: The Little Muncher (song): Chiara-Stella, Klaudia,
Towa, Eloise, Franziska
4th place: Thank You For the Music (song): Julia S, Julia K.
5th place: Chasing Pavements (song): Emilia, Maja G.
3rd Children’s Book Fair 7-9 June 2013. Krakow Expo Center
Targi w Krakowie Ltd. 31-586 Kraków, Centralna 41a Str.
For young readers
The purpose of the Children’s Book Fair is to
introduce children to the world of books, and to
show parents how colourful and rich in value the
Polish children’s book market is. The idea behind
the event is to create a three-day playground for
children; hence toys, games and educational software will be presented alongside
new book offers.
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Dear Mum and Dad
We and our 88 friends coming back home tonight from BISC Green Camp.
Do not forget to pick us up at 21.30 (Parking at Wisla Stadion)
Niyadhi (Year 3) had the privilege to represent BISC and receive a
Diploma from The Legendary Lajkonik.