Dear Parents,
Welcome to TISB Primary Years!
We are delighted to welcome you and your child to The International School Bangalore (TISB) as you embark on an exciting journey with us. Congratulations on your child's acceptance into our esteemed institution
At TISB, we take pride in creating a vibrant learning atmosphere that sparks curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and nurtures holistic development Your child will join a diverse community of learners with access to top-notch facilities, exceptional faculty, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities
This information pack provides comprehensive details about our curriculum, school policies, extracurricular activities, and support services, ensuring your child's success and well-being. We encourage you to explore these resources thoroughly and reach out to our dedicated team for any questions or further assistance Please refer to the PY Parents’ Handbook alongside this document.
As partners in your child's educational journey, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive and realise their full potential. Let us work together to cultivate a love for learning and prepare your child for a future brimming with possibilities.
Welcome once again to TISB! We are eager to get to know your family and witness your child's remarkable growth and accomplishments in the years ahead.
WHO TO CONTACT LIST CAFETERIA MENU (SAMPLE)
Cafeteria follows a 3-week cycle. The weekly menu can be viewed in the parent portal.
PROSPECTUS LINKS
PRIMARY YEARS MIDDLE SCHOOL IG YEARS IBDP
The following are the key individuals leading the PY team in the current academic year and their respective email contacts are listed below. If you have any inquiries before the start of the term, please feel free to reach out to them via email
Ms Amy Wright PY Deputy PrincipalPastoral & Operations wamy@tisb.ac.in
Archana Joshi PY Deputy PrincipalAcademic & Professional Development jarchana@tisbacin
The student will also have a class teacher which you will be informed of at the start of the school They should be your first point of contact for any queries for the remainder of the academic year.
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) primarily adopts an inquiry-based approach, fostering students' development of conceptual understandings. As students delve into a diverse array of topics aligned with the Programme of Inquiry overview, relying solely on one textbook to support the curriculum and learning objectives is not feasible. However, to ensure parents are kept informed about the learning occurring in the classroom, they receive both a yearly curriculum overview and a weekly update These updates comprehensively outline the objectives and learning activities happening in the classroom, providing parents with valuable insights into their child's educational journey
You can find the Term Dates for the current academic year in our website. Please note that the dates are subject to changes often, so it is always important to refer to the website to be get the up-to-date information.
Link to Term Dates
We make it a point in Primary Years to value a holistic approach to child development. As part of this, children are given the opportunity to take instrumental or voice lessons These instrumental lessons are paid and are different from the regular music lessons that are part of the curriculum. Students are taken out of their regular class for these lessons; however, we ensure that they do not miss the same subject every week A form will be sent at the start of the academic year for enrollment. Children are also given the chance to show what they have learned through participation in recitals, which are after school events
For any queries regarding transport and bus routes, or to book your place on the school transport, please contact Sam Tours (tisbtransport@samtoursntravels.com).
Click here to see the updated bus routes Please note that the routes are subject to change
We offer boarding to grade 5 and onward For boarding families, please read through the Boarding Handbook for more information and details about boarding.
Please ensure that you have sent all the required documentation requested in the Offer Letter including past reports, Parent Agreement Form, Student Medical History Form, Local Guardian Form (Boarding families only) and the Non-Local Guardian Form.
From the week before school reopens, you will start receiving our Friday Newsletters which are sent out to parents and students every Friday and contain important information. Please do look out for this email every week, which may be inadvertently directed to your spam or junk mail
At TISB we have four Houses - Discoverers, Explorers, Pioneers, and Voyagers and each student and staff member are associated with a House Throughout the year there are several inter-House competitions, and the House system is also associated with our Rewards & Sanctions Policy New students will be informed of which House they are to be in during the first week of school.
All parents will be sent account activation details to access to the ISAMS Parent Portal on their child’s first day at TISB The iSams parent portal is a site that allows parents to access individual student information like grades and important documents, such as school policies. We urge parents to download the iParent app at the same time, and allow Push Notifications, as you will then be notified when new information and notices are added
If you have any queries regarding the iSams Parent Portal, please contact Ms Sulochana ssulochana@tisb.ac.in.
Children in LG1 to Grade 5 take part in cocurricular activities on Mondays from 1:10 pm to 2:30 pm The CCAs are provided by a mix of external companies and some of the TISB Teaching Team. The children have a choice from a range of activities, including:
Ballet
Contemporary Dance Chess Robotics
Space Education Drama
Art and Craft
Maker's Space (Wood Workshop)
Indian karate
Children in Grades 3 – 5 can partake in a range of after-school sports , including Soccer Cricket Swimming and Basketball, where they receive practice and coaching from the Team of PE specialists The children select their options based on their preferences ASAs run from 245 pm-410 pm
A CCA and ASA enrollment form will be sent to parents at the start of the academic year to select preferred activities for their child
If you do NOT wish your son or daughter to appear in any photographs or other publications then please email Dr. Rajni (brajni@tisb.ac.in) and Ms. Amy (wamy@tisb.ac.in), clearly giving the name and grade along with a photo of your son or daughter for reference.
What should my child bring to school each day?
It is vital that students are well prepared for the school day. To support this, students are requested to bring the following equipment daily:
School diary
Library Reading books
Pencil cases (two pencils, ruler, eraser, a few colour pencils)- Please avoid very fancy stationery.
Water bottle (must be labelled)
School Hat (must be labelled)
Students are required to wear their school uniform during school hours Therefore, parents need to order uniforms well in advance before the student’s first day of school.
Uniform Vendor and Ordering Info
Formal for boys: grey shorts, blue half sleeved shirt, blue socks, black leather shoes, blue round hat
Formal for girls: blue dress, blue socks, black leather shoes, blue round hat or blue half sleeved shirt, grey skirt, blue socks, black leather shoes and blue round hat
Please note: For formal uniform
PE Uniform: PE shorts, PE t-shirt, white socks, trainers that are blue/black/white (non-marking soles), blue round hat. Please avoid colourful trainers.
Optional: Blue TISB fleece, TISB tracksuit (in cold weather)
House Uniform: House T-shirt, PE shorts, trainers
A regular day in PY can look varied and different depending on the subjects scheduled. Please take a look at some sample days for the following grades.
We use Microsoft Teams and OneNote Class Notebook as our digital learning platforms To ensure a seamless experience, please follow these steps:
Student Email ID and Password: You will receive your child's email ID and password from the IT department at the start of the school year. Please store or note this information somewhere for quick retrieval
Application Download: Download both Microsoft Teams and OneNote on the device that will be used by your child. Instructions for downloading and setting up these applications are attached.
By completing these steps, you will help your child be ready for a smooth and effective digital learning experience
One Note Student Guide
Teams Instruction
One week before the reopening day, parents will receive a welcome pack from the teacher. This welcome pack will include the following items:
Class List
Timetable
First Day Plan
Updated PY Handbook
Cafeteria Menu
Any other relevant documents for the grade
The welcome pack helps in preparing for a smooth and successful start to the new school year.
Transition and Orientation
The first week of school is dedicated to transitioning students, whether they are advancing to a new grade or joining us from a different school During this week, we will focus on key learning expectations to ensure a smooth adjustment period. Activities will include:
Organizing books and folders
Establishing essential classroom agreements
Revisiting previously learned concepts
Exploring elements of the PYP, such as learner profile attributes and approaches to learning skills
This foundational week is crucial for setting the tone for the academic year and helping students feel comfortable and prepared
