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Christmas is celebrated around the world and in many different cultures. Here is a short list of different ways that Christmas is celebrated around the world:
- On January 6, the three wise men come to visit and leave gifts for the children. (Spain)
- Children sometimes leave their shoes out instead of stockings. (Mexico)
- On Christmas Eve, a bowl of porridge, "nisse" is left in the barn for the gnome who protects the farm. (Norway)
- Churches are decorated with balloons, ribbons, flowers and green plants as well as Christmas trees. (Kenya)
- At Christmas dinner, a plum pudding is served with little treasures hidden inside that bring their finders good luck. (Britain)
- Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and is followed by a visit to the beach. (Australia)
- Children leave their Christmas list on the windowsill overnight, weighed down with a little sugar so they won't be missed by Father Christmas. (Germany)
At the core of the Christmas season is the idea of giving gifts. This is based on the fact that God gave the ultimate gift to the world in his son Jesus. Over the last century or so that idea has been commercialized in many parts of the world and some of the story is lost in all the Christmas paper and toys under the Christmas tree. What you will find however in cultural Christmas celebrations around the world is still the core reason for celebration – that God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son. During this Christmas season we are encouraged to celebrate God’s gift by giving gifts to each other. The toys and other gifts we buy from the stores are a way of showing our love but along with them we should try to give gifts that are not just from us but of us, gifts that are not just “presents” but gifts that “present” our love to those around us. These can come in the form of time, effort, or other personal sacrifice. For example:
- a certificate for a one hour back rub or wash the car
- a commitment to make supper once a week for your wife
- a homemade gift that shows thought and love
- a skill you have being offered to them (baking, tutoring, etc)
Interestingly enough these are the gifts that often get remembered for years after the many others have been forgotten or thrown out.
Have a great weekend,
Karl Steinkamp
Head of School
Campus Schedule for Last Week of School
High School Exams
Middle School Awards and End of Semester
Elementary School Christmas Concert
Elementary School Sports Day
Library Update
PowerSchool - Weekly Progress Reports
Middle School MAP Science Results
Music Department Discount Cards
The Senior Scribble 2018–19
Thank You PTO Parents!
Junior Class Selling Premium Seat Cushions
Seaside Café - Lunch Menu
The Last Laugh |
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Campus Schedule for
Last Week of School
학기 마지막 주 캠퍼스 개방 시간
学校最后一周的校园时间表
There will be special campus hours for the last week of school for high school final exams and the last day of school. Please take note of these hours.
There is a quiet study time on campus Monday through Wednesday for all high school students. High school students must leave campus at 1 p.m. every afternoon unless they are in a designated quiet study location. HS students may return to campus at 3 p.m.
Monday, December 17, through Wednesday, December 19
- 7:45 a.m. Campus Open
- 1:00 p.m. Campus Closed for Quiet Study Time
- 3:00 p.m. Campus Open
- 5:30 p.m. Campus Closed
Thursday, December 20 – Last Day of School
- 7:45 a.m. Campus Open
- 10:00 p.m. Campus Closed
Friday, December 21
- 8:00 a.m. Campus Open
- 5:00 p.m. Campus Closed for the Christmas Break.
High School Exams
고등학교 시험
高中考试
Here is a link to the high school final exam schedule that shows when exams will be taken during the finals week ( December 17–21). Parents please note that the exam time is an important part of the learning process, and students are required to be in attendance on these days until they complete their last final exam. Final exams may not be taken early.
- If students have not yet finished their exams but have an empty exam block, they are required to attend the mandatory study hall on campus.
- If they have finished all of their exams and have completed the checkout process, including locker check and library checkout, students are excused from the rest of the exams.
Middle School Awards and
End of Semester
중학교 시상 및 학기말 소식
中年级奖项及学期期末
MS students will have all of their regular classes through Wednesday, December 19. On Thursday, December 20, MS students will have grade-level parties in the morning. There will be an MS awards assembly in the chapel at 11 a.m. Students will be presented with Flagship awards and course awards at this assembly. After the assembly, about 12 p.m., students will be dismissed to finish their semester check out. At this time, students must be sure that all textbooks are returned, lockers are cleaned out, and checkout forms submitted. Students should be ready to leave school by 12:30. Lunch will be available in the cafeteria from 12:30–1 p.m. on that day.
Elementary School
Christmas Concert
크리스마스 콘서트가 다가옵니다
低年级圣诞节音乐会
Our ES students will celebrate the season in style at upcoming holiday performances in the Harbor Hall, and you are welcome to join us!
Tuesday, December 18 6 p.m.
Elementary School Christmas Musical (grades 2–4)
Please note: ES students are expected to be at their classrooms 30 minutes before their performance.
Elementary School Sports Day
초등학교 스포츠데이
低年级运动会
On Wednesday, December 19, elementary students (grades K–4) will participate in Elementary Sports Day during the school day. On this day, students engage as teams in various fun sports activities. Many of the activities are geared to complement skills that students have been learning in their PE classes. The objectives are for students to learn to work as a team, to display good sportsmanship, to demonstrate their sport skills, and to have fun.
Library Update
도서관 이용안내
图书馆资讯更新
For elementary school students, all library books are due today, Friday, December 14. Please be aware that elementary school student library accounts are closed until next semester; between semesters, ES students may use their parents’ library account (with parent permission) until next semester begins.
Don’t worry — you’ll be able to check out more great books and DVDs for some festive reading and viewing during Christmas break. Library hours during the break are 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m. (Monday–Friday). Please be aware that the library will be closed Christmas (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1). Ho-ho-hope you find a good book to read over the break!
PowerSchool - Weekly Progress Reports
파워스쿨- 주간 진행 보고서
As Dalat prepares for the upcoming grade reporting season, those who receive Weekly Progress Reports on Monday mornings will not get them for the remainder of the semester. Weekly email reports from the PowerSchool team will resume next semester.
Middle School MAP
Science Results
중학교 MAP 과학시험 결과
中学 MAP 科学成绩
MS MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Science testing results for winter 2018 are now available on the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Dalat uses standardized test data to observe how we rank in comparison to the United States’ national average as well as other international schools within our region. The data we use to compare our school with other international schools is taken from East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS). EARCOS is an organization of 149 member schools of East Asia.
Music Department Discount Cards
음악부서를 위한 할인 카드 판매
音乐部门优惠卡
Music Department Discount Cards, for use at many great Penang businesses, are now available for purchase! For RM60, parents and community members may buy a card to receive discounts throughout 2019 at Entopia, Vantage Optometry, Birkenstock, the Gravityz, A-Saloon, Javu, and Let’s Meat, to name just a few. Simply show your card when you visit these vendors to receive your discount.
All profits from card sales will help build a better music program at Dalat and fund more resources for our students. Dalat music students are encouraged to sell at least one card each, and there will be a prize for the student who sells the most cards!
Cards may be purchased from Dalat music teachers by CASH ONLY. Elementary school parents may purchase a card from Chantalle Westwood in the ES office.
The Senior Scribble 2018–19
2018-19 12학년 스크리블
2018-19学长周记
 Each week, seniors write journalistic articles about current events or individuals within the Dalat community and publish them on the blog called The Senior Scribble. Read their fantastic coverage by clicking on the link:
This week’s articles are written by Alice Chang (RLT) and Justus Goh (Christmas traditions).
Thank You PTO Parents!
Thank you, Parent-Teacher Organization, for your generosity towards our teacher and staff holiday luncheon this past Tuesday! There was a beautiful spread of food and plenty for the teachers to enjoy. We have such a generous group of parents. Thank you for being a part of this community and coming together to give the Dalat staff the gift of a meal!
Junior Class Selling
Premium Seat Cushions
11학년 프리미엄 좌석 쿠션 판매
高中初级班将售卖高级座垫
 Buy a premium seat cushion to use for sports games (go Eagles!) from the Junior Class Store on Fridays and at sporting events. You’ll be supporting both our 11th grade students and our student athletes!
Throughout the school year, the junior class works hard to run the store, accomplish service projects in the community, and plan (and fund!) the Junior Senior Banquet. The Junior Class Experience is one of Dalat’s signature programs that is very unique to our school. It teaches students about business skills, teamwork, leadership, setting goals, and accomplishing those goals together. Your support and encouragement helps our students succeed!
Thank You for a Successful Christmas Craft Sale!
Thank you Dalat community for making the annual Dalat Student Christmas Craft Sale so successful! We had 19 sellers offering a variety of homemade baked goods and unique gift items ranging from jewelry to water-colored paintings. All sellers were asked to donate 10 percent of their sales to one of the many Dalat charity and nonprofit needs, and almost RM400 will be dispersed to Care & Share, From Kids 4 Kids, Dalat Annual Fund, Dalat Fine Arts Festival, Dalat Impact, and Dalat Junior Class, as determined by the student vendors.
Seaside Café - Lunch Menu
December 17- 21
MONDAY
MYO Burritos, Rice, Chips
Char Koay Teow
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Ice Cream
TUESDAY
ELEM – Bite-sized Mild Chicken
Parmesan Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots
Curry Mee
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Fruit
WEDNESDAY
Chicken Noodle Soup, Pasta Salad, Rolls
Dark Soy Stir-Fried Chicken
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Cookies
THURSDAY
ELEM – Bite-sized Hot Dogs
Jumbo Sausages, French Fries, Peas
Nasi Lemak Set
Sandwich Bar – Peanut Butter & Jelly
Salad Bar w/ Dressing
Juice and Water, Cakes
FRIDAY
NO SCHOOL
The Last Laugh
Ah, exams: The final purge at Helms Deep against the gathering forces of Saruman. Be brave, be very brave, tis not long before you can enjoy the company of other hobbits in peace - remember, "in the end it’s only a passing thing, this shadow; even darkness must pass.’ – Samwise Gamgee
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