As the first semester draws to a close, I encourage you to engage in conversations with your child about their accomplishments and areas for growth. The first semester has brought some noteworthy experiences and I want to share these with you, as well as what to expect in the new year from an IGCSE perspective.
First, I invite you to read the student articles about the G9 Camp and our KIST Model United Nations conference. Since the last edition of The Comet, the G9s ventured to the Shonan area to explore Enoshima. Additionally, a number of G10s helped organize our annual MUN conference. We hosted over 160 delegates from twelve visiting schools. Each of these events led to memorable and unique experiences, which are detailed in the accompanying student articles.
Second, I encourage your child to keep organized through their study timetable and Microsoft To-Do tasks. Hopefully, your child has modified the study timetable to best fit their academic and extra-curricular activities and allow them to better manage their time. For the G10s, they should be using these tools to focus on revising topics from the previous year, as they prepare for their final exams. For the G9s, they will be able to use more of the scheduled subject revision time, as they begin Semester 2. Additionally, I encourage you to login to Schoology and view the assessment calendar, individual classes, and homework reminders. This would allow you to ask questions about what your student is studying and help them to better manage their progress.
Finally, looking ahead, the G10s have two important dates by the next edition of The Comet. On 11 February, the school will host the DP Options day, where parents and students can receive guidance and ask questions about potential subject choices. Also, the G10 mock exams are scheduled for 30 March to 9 April. This will be an opportunity for the students to demonstrate their understanding in each of their subjects, as they will take both a Paper 1 and Paper 2 in their respective disciplines.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement and please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have about the IGCSE.
