Message From the Head of School
November 9, 2018
Bali Island School has had a great week, one for the books! National Accreditors visited our campus and spent two days confirming the evidence provided, detailing what we do on a daily basis. Our wonderful team of educators, administrators and board members provided much needed support. Thank you all!
BSSA sports began on Wednesday. It was fun to see the students enjoying competition, playing fairly and appreciating each others skills.
Our PD days have been put to good use. As a whole faculty we looked at our assessment, language, student support and admission policies. The Primary Division worked on math alignment, use of common language and strategies involving math instruction. The Secondary Division learned how to make stronger connections between ToK and each discipline, and worked to improve our interdisciplinary units in the MYP. Thank you to each faculty member for your strong participation and engagement.
The pool work began yesterday. We hope to have the pool up and running again in two weeks.
Due to the Japanese Encephalitis concerns here in Bali, we will have the campus sprayed each weekend.
From our school nurse Ibu Surya: WHAT IS JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS (JE) ?
- Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus is the leading cause of brain inflammation in Asia and the western Pacific.
- For most travelers to Asia, the risk for JE is very low but varies based on destination, duration of travel, season, and activities.
- Humans can get virus if bitten by an infected mosquito.
- Most human infections show mild to no symptoms.
- However, a small percentage of infected persons develop inflammation of the brain, with symptoms including headache, high fever, disorientation, coma, tremors and convulsions.
- 1 in 4 cases are fatal as there are no specific treatment for JE.
- Steps to prevent JE include using personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites and vaccination.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.