Ta l a n o a Newsletter of International School Suva
Volume 4 06 June, 2015
Principal’s Report Dear Parents and Guardians, Since the last issue of Talanoa many of us were dazzled by the wonderful performance from all students in Beauty through the Eyes of the Beast. The organization which goes into making a production of this scale is enormous and whilst much of the hard work is undertaken by the students it is not possible without the support of their mentors. I therefore take this opportunity to thank Alex Karountzos, Carol Yao, Rebekah Nabouta, Regina Mastapha, Michael Khelan, David Bennet, Jennifer Liew, Roderick Evans, Tessa Eastgate, Albert Eastgate, Kate Reimann, Linda Rushon and Neelam Raj for everything they did to make the production the success it was.
With two weeks to go the pace at school is picking up. We are nearly half way through the year and for our year 12 students they are moving into the final semester. Thinking of moving on from school, which has been a constant in most of these students’ lives for thirteen or more years, can be exciting and scary. Our High School staff are currently working with these students as they look at where they will be going next. Many students have already started thinking about their university or college applications and Fenella David and Megan Navunisaravi are on hand at school to assist. I am aware that the PTFA-initiated lunchtime careers talks have been a great success and helped students as they think about their futures, I take this opportunity Our new building is in the finishing stages and today I heard that to thank Amerika Grewal for all her work in starting this prothe library is looking to move into their new space from the end of gramme. next week. We have been watching and waiting for many months and the idea that we will all be in the building next term seems Finally parents, students and staff are invited to the inaugural both very real and also impossible. We are looking to a grand PTFA family movie night. This will take place from 6pm on Friday opening in the first week of term 3 which you will all be invited. June 12th in the Multi Purpose Hall. The PTFA will be screening This will be a very significant day in the history of International The Lion King which will be followed by Bedknobs and BroomSchool Suva. From the road you can already see that the face of sticks. Everyone is invited, please do come along and enjoy the the school has changed, and this will become even more appar- movies. ent when we are able to start using the new school entrance. Anna Marsden
Inside this Issue Chair of Council Report SPCA Donations Primary Update Field Trip - ODE Swimming Report 2015 Year 7 Exhibition Production Cast & Crew Fun Day Update Mufti Competition PTFA Corner Upcoming Events