PTA eNews Updates – August 9, 2019
Quote of the week – “Sometimes our lives have to be completely shaken up, changed, and rearranged to relocate us to the place we are meant to be.”
A new school year is upon us again! Welcome back all returning students and parents, and a warm welcome to the newbies. We hope you had a lovely summer break and are feeling refreshed and recharged for the year ahead!
New Parents Coffee Morning
Calling all parents to get together for a coffee! Please join us for our welcome coffee morning on Thursday 15th August. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and make new friends. New, and returning parents all welcome!
Staff Appreciation Donations
As many of you will know, last year the PTA gifted a small donation to the cleaning staff, security and maintenance team, and gifted chocolates to the admin staff on behalf of the parents to thank them for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. These were very well received!
Pot Luck Dinner!
Please join us for the ‘Meet The Teachers Potluck Dinner’.
When: Friday, August 23, from 5.30 -7.30pm. Directly after the Secondary Back to School event.
Where: On the grassed area in front of Grade 5.
Why: To meet the teachers, faculty and one another. To celebrate being a part of our wonderful BIS school community! Enjoy one another’s company!
It works like this: Please kindly bring a ‘potluck’ dish to share. It can be anything – for example a starter or main course or dessert. It can be self-cooked or bought. You can use this signup link to confirm your attendance and also record what you are bringing.
The portion size should be enough for around 4-6 people if possible please. Cutlery and plates are provided, and there will be wine, beer and soft drinks too.
A ‘Child Minding Service’ is available from 3.00 pm – 7.30 pm which is supervised & run by the senior secondary students. The PTA is offering Pizza for the children too.
During the evening we will be holding a silent auction, the bidding for which will start on Tuesday 20th August. We will also be holding a raffle with fabulous raffle prizes to be won! Raffle tickets will be on sale from Monday 19th August, so don’t miss out!
We are very much looking forward to seeing you all for a great evening!
Your PTA Committee & BIS
BIS International Day
Dear BIS families from around the world,
What better way to teach our children about different cultures than by bringing them together for an afternoon of food and fun. Friday 18th October will be our 4th annual BIS International day. Get ready to celebrate by showcasing our national and cultural diversity. We hope to have as many countries represented as possible, with food, games, traditional clothing or country colors to show off what makes us all unique.
Please keep an eye out for an email with us the relevant information and further details.
In the meantime, you can also contact Allison Jaquier (ajaquier@gmail.com) or the PTA at pta@baliis.net.
Cups and crockery wanted!
Please help us, (and clear out your cupboards) by donating any unwanted cups and/or cutlery and crockery, and help us reduce the use of plastic and paper items in the school. All donations are greatly appreciated.