Newsletter - 24 September 2021
Vol. 9. Issue 3
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Dear parents/guardians,
Effective 25 September many national COVID measures are changing. Following the guidance from public health authorities here is a summary of how this significant step in the pandemic response will impact NAISR students, parents, teachers, and the wider school community. These changes are in effect starting Monday, 27 September 2021.
Face Masks
The use of face masks for secondary students, staff, and visitors to NAISR will move to the advisory stage and are no longer mandatory when moving throughout the school building. This means that students and staff can choose when or if they will continue to wear a face mask. Please note that face masks must continue to be worn by students 12 years and older when taking the school bus. The driver is also required to wear a face mask.
Quarantine
Close contact precautionary quarantine will still be advised. In our primary classrooms there is no longer the need for an entire class to quarantine after a single positive test. Instead, each scenario will be evaluated and the most appropriate measures taken. In our secondary classrooms quarantine measures will continue to be determined based on close proximity and immunity status.
Access to the school building
Parents and visitors will continue to be welcomed into the school building with an appointment or when accompanied by a staff member.
Activities and Events
The national advice to keep 1.5m distance between each other will end. This opens the possibility for more activities and events to take place. We will share more information about upcoming events in the near future.
Self Testing
Self tests will continue to be distributed to secondary students and staff members. The strong recommendation for non immune individuals to test twice per week remains. Voluntary self testing will continue until at least the autumn break in October.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns about the changes to our COVID protocols.
Kind regards,
Alison Lipp
Director
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27-30 September
- MAP Testing Completed
Monday, 27 September
- Sharks Merch. and Water Bottle Sale, 07:45-8:15 & 15:00-15:20
(see PTSA Corner for more info)
Wednesday, 29 September
- Sharks Merch. and Water Bottle Sale, 07:45-8:15 & 15:00-15:20
Friday, 1 October
- Trip to Kunsthal Museum, Rotterdam for parents/caregivers, 10:00
(see PTSA Corner for more info)
Thursday, 7 October
- School Photo Day
Friday, 8 October
- Coffee Morning for parents/caregivers with guest speaker, cafeteria 08:15
Wednesday, 13 October
- Book Club for parents/caregivers, 19:00
(see PTSA Corner for more info)
11-22 October
- Half-Term Break, School Closed.
Thursday, 28 October
- Early Years/Primary School Halloween Celebrations, 13:30-15:00
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School Photo Day
School Photo Day for this school year will be held on Thursday, 7 October. Individual photos will be taken indoors and class photos will be taken out in front of the school (or in the gym if raining). Where children are absent on this day, there will be an opportunity for individual photos to be taken later in the term (Nov. 3), however, this will not be possible for class or sibling photos. We ask that students dress smartly for their individual and class photos. Sibling photos (NAISR students only) will be held between 8:00-9:00am and parents can sign up for one of these limited time-slots HERE >>>
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New Spirit-wear Website!
Our NAISR branded PE Kit and a range of NAISR Spirit-wear items are now available for purchase online! Delivery straight to your house for 7.50 Euro or to the school free of charge (choose 'Collated Shipping'). Go Sharks!
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iSAMS Parent/Student Portals
NAISR has successfully completed the migrating to a new database system; iSAMS is a web-based platform used by Nord Anglia schools (and over 1000 schools globally). New portal accounts will be activated shortly for all NAISR parents so that mid-term reports can be accessed in October. More details to follow soon.
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After School Activities
All after school activities have begun and it is great to see our students enjoying co-curricular activities again. There are still places available in some clubs. Email communications@naisr.nl with any questions.
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Primary School Assemblies
Throughout the school year, each Primary class will host an assembly. Yesterday, Year 6 hosted the first for this school year and what a great job they did! Unfortunately, we were not yet able to invite parents in to watch the Year 6 assembly, but parents enjoyed the live stream. Well done to Year 6 for hosting such a great assembly and we look forward to the next one. View a recording of the assembly here >>>
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Lunch Cards - Check Balance
Our cafeteria uses the app, ' Topr wallet'. Please check your child's lunch card balance. You can top up your card via the App or directly via the website. Please set up the Automatic top up function, found under 'Settings', to avoid insufficient funds on your child(ren)'s card. Top up my child's card >>>
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Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons will be held on Fridays up until May 27th (please note: lessons will not be held during the Winter period of Nov. 20-Jan. 13). Students will need to bring swimwear and a towel in a waterproof swimming bag to school on Fridays.
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PTSA Corner
We hope everyone has been settling into the first few weeks of the new routine. The PTSA have been busy bees getting things off the ground for the year ahead. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events, and you're always welcome to join our meetings. First thing is Sharks merchandise and water bottle sale next Monday and Wednesday at drop off and pick up in the playground. We can't promise to have all sizes in stock, but come and take a look.
Dates for your diary:
- Monday, 27 September 7:50-8:15 and 15:05-15:20 Sharks merchandise and water-bottle sales in playground
- Wednesday, 29 September 7:50-8:15 and 15:05-15:20 Sharks merchandise and water-bottle sales in playground
- Friday, 1 October 10:00 Trip to Kunsthal Museum, Rotterdam for parents/caregivers.
- Friday, 8 October 8.15 Cafeteria Coffee Morning with guest speaker, all welcome. Please use the sign up form here if you are thinking of attending so we can monitor numbers to ensure compliance with COVID rules.
- Wednesday, 13 October 19:00 Book Club: Range by Epstein and Adam Grant Think Again.
- Thursday, 28 October 13:30-15:00 Halloween activities with a costume parade at pick up time (further details to follow in next newsletter). Prize for best home-made Halloween costume!
- Thursday, 4 November 20:15 Mahler1 met Lahav Shani Symphonic concert trip
- Friday, 3 December 11:00 Trip to Bojmans Van Beuningen collection at the Depot for parents/caregivers .
English and Dutch Conversation Groups for parents/caregivers
We will be starting two Parent/Caregiver Conversation Groups in the next week and we hope that many of you will join us!
The first group is for those that would like to converse in English. The group is open to any NAISR parent or caregiver who wants to speak in English. Come if you want to improve your English, or come if you just want to meet others and have some conversation. There will be no formal English lessons or requirements, just some nice conversation in a supportive, fun environment. You are invited to come every week or just any week that you can. If you are interested in the group, please use the link below to join the Whatsapp Group so that we can decide which day we will meet or email Terisa Cunha at terisacunha@hotmail.com.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gz4edjjmlFBEKTxhQumrH6
The second group is for those that would like to converse in Dutch. The group is open to any NAISR parent or caregiver who wants to speak in Dutch. Come if you want to improve your Dutch, or come if you just want to meet others and have some conversation. There will be no formal Dutch lessons or requirements, just some nice conversation in a supportive, fun environment. You are invited to come every week or just any week that you can. If you are interested in the group, please use the link below to join the Whatsapp Group so that we can decide which day we will meet or email Terisa Cunha at terisacunha@hotmail.com.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1rtP8raq4NCvCsdq8y46Z
Art and Culture trips for parents/caregivers
The PTSA have worked out a little cultural program. We would welcome more similar minded people to join our cultural adventures. The first three trips are scheduled as follows. All welcome:
When: 1st of October 10:00
Where: Kunsthal Museum Rotterdam
What: We Are Animals explores different aspects of the relationship between humans and animals. We’ll see animal creations by over thirty artists including provocative Paul MacCarthy.
Followed by lunch. Venue TBD
When: 4th of November 20:15
Where: De Doelen, Rotterdam
What: Mahler1 met Lahav Shani (an impressive symphonic debut by Mahler in a masterful interpretation by Lahav Shani)
Those ones who want to socialize- meeting at 18:30. Venue TBD
When: 3rd of December 11:00
Where: the Depot, Bojmans Van Beuningen
What: Let’s go and marvel at the spectacular collection of Bojmans Van Beuningen Museum in its new and improved home the Depot.
Followed by lunch. Venue TBD
Book Club
An initiative originally started during the pandemic by expats at Unilever but now open to everyone, we invite NAISR parents to a book club reading non-fiction literature. Please send an email to Victoria.murtazina@unilever.com if you wish to be part of it. We usually meet (virtually via teams but hopefully could change soon) once a month, next session planned for the 13th of October 19:00-20:00. There are 2 related books for the October session: Range by Epstein and Think Again by Adam Grant. And no need to finish the book in order to join this call!
Next PTSA Meeting: Tuesday October 5th at 8.15 in the cafeteria. All welcome. Interested parents who are unavailable during the day are encouraged to email the ptsa email address below and an evening zoom call can be organised.
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Introduction from our new Social Worker...
Dear parents, my name is Rochni Algoe. I am the new social worker at the Nord Anglia International School of Rotterdam and I will be at school on Thursdays. I am from the organization called CVD: Centrum voor dienstverlening. I am someone that students (and also teachers) can talk to if there are any problems, difficulties or worries. If there are difficulties with classmates, fears about making mistakes, or worries about something at home, students can come talk with me. Sometimes I can help refer to the right kind of support. Together with parents and the school, I want to help students to feel safe and happy at school and at home. I do this in sessions in which we talk and do playful or creative exercises. If you have any worries as a parent you can talk to the school and be connected with me.
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