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November 2016 Volume 1, Issue 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
OIS Wall Painting ...................2
BEES .......................................2
Art Exhibition...........................2
Parents Club Christmas Fair ...2
News form the Parents Club....3
News from the Nurse...............4
MUN Paris...............................5
OIS Motorcycle Club...............5
OIS Christmas Production......5
December Calendar................6
OIS Newsletter
Editorial Dear friends,
I’d like to inform you all of three major events happening at school this month: Firstly, we have
the school production on the 9th and 10th December starting on both days at 7 p.m. Then we
have the Christmas fair organized by the Parents Group on the 10th, starting at 4 p.m. Finally,
we have our traditional Christmas assembly on the 16th at 12 p.m. Please do come along.
Another noteworthy snippet of information is that school starts again after Christmas on
Monday, 2nd January 2017.
On behalf of all teachers and staff at the school, have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous
New Year. Be safe and enjoy the holiday.
On the last day of term, students will be given their reports and will therefore be able to look at
the grades they have achieved and reflect on what they must do to maintain or improve their
academic progress. These will be handed back to their tutors and a copy of their report sent to
all parents, so I’m sure this will be a nice, extra Christmas present for all of you.
Best Regards,
Steve Bruce-Lomba
Announcements
Please be aware that Friday 16th December is the last day of school this term and so students
will be leaving at 1 p.m. after Christmas assembly. Please help your child to remove all items
from their lockers so that they can be cleaned.
OIS Wall Painting
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Zoey is an incredibly creative student and is unafraid to take risks with her art.
When we talked about doing a painting for the school community, we thought of doing some-thing outside on a big scale, something that would create a strong impact and give more col-our to our school.
So, we chose the wall close to the cafeteria to create a big can-vas. After some sketches, we decided on the Alice in won-derland theme. It´s full of imagination and it´s timeless. The final result can be seen in this photo-graph. Art is every-where!
As part of the Bee-Keeping initiative at OIS, a local expert, Eng. Francisco Alvim spoke to stu-
dent volunteers about all things to do with bees. We will also be welcoming a film crew from
the IB who will record the animal husbandry project at school. More about this in the next
issue.
Steve Bruce-Lomba
Animal Husbandry Coordinator
Mr Pedro Zamith’s solo exhibition
started on the Friday, 25 November
You are all invited. This exhibition
will be on display until 28 December.
Art Exhibition
Parents Club
Christmas Fair
BEES
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NEWS FROM THE PARENTS CLUB
The second in October was the Welcome Dinner, hosted by Ray, Marcia and Beatrice
(8.3) Laborie. Those of us lucky to attend were treated to an incredible night of fun and
entertainment for the whole family and the Parents Club would like to say a very big
“Thank You” to our hosts for what was a truly memorable evening. We departed from
the usual theme of one host country and we asked attendees to bring a dish from their
native land. The food tables were laden with dishes from every continent and it was
wonderful to “taste travel” our way around the world.
We commenced our activity schedule in
October when a brave group of intrepid
parents participated in a hike to the
beautiful and secluded beach of Praia Ursa.
The weather was windy but the beautiful
blue sky made this challenging hike a
wonderful outing for the walkers. They all
deserve a medal for completing this tough
walk, especially Max, with his little legs!
Our wonderful host Marcia, and Social Dinner Organiser, Deema
Some of the very talented Opera Singers who entertained us. The Students had their own separate party room and lots of entertainment.
The final activity in October was the Halloween Party, where not only the students, but some par-
ents and staff really entered into the “spirit” of the evening. The New Student Council did a fantastic
job in helping to create a really wonderful evening .
Finally, as we approach the start of the festive season next term you will see several requests for
donations for people in our local school community that are doing it tough for many reasons. We
ask that you remember that the true reason for the non-religious side of Christmas is all about giv-
ing and we ask that you support us and encourage your children to do the same.
We look forward to seeing you on 10th December, at the Christmas Fair being held prior to the final
performance of the School Musical Production.
Wishing you all a safe and happy Christmas,
The Parents Club
NEWS FROM THE NURSE
Bad Bugs: Identify Bugs and Their Bites - Part I
Ticks Ticks are often found in plants and brush, and can attach to and bite people and animals. Most tick bites are not harmful; however, ticks can carry serious diseases including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Tick Bites
Most commonly, ticks attach to warm, moist, and hard-to
-see parts of the body including the scalp, armpits, groin,
skin folds, and other hairy areas. Ticks must be removed
properly to minimize the chances of infection.
Wear appropriate clothing outdoors to reduce expo-
sure
Use tick repellant with DEET
Check for ticks if you spend time in the woods
Lyme Disease
Borreliosis, also known as Lyme disease, is caused by the bacterium
Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of in-
fected ticks. Ticks become infected when they feed on birds or mam-
mals that carry the bacterium in their blood. The disease can be
found mainly in Europe, North America and temperate Asia. - See
more at: ECDC-distribution map ticks
In most cases, the tick must be attached 36-48 hours to spread Lyme
disease. A circular, red, expanding rash (erythema migrans, or a
“bullseye” rash) is one of the first symptoms of Lyme disease. Other
symptoms include fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle and joint
aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Treatment in the early stages with
antibiotics is generally effective.
Itchy Head Lice
Head lice are about 2-3 millimeters (mm) long, and they infest the head and
neck area, usually hidden in your hair. Head lice spread through direct con-
tact with the hair of a person infested with head lice. It is most common
among preschool and elementary school-aged children, and members of the
household of children who are infested with head lice. Head lice are not
known for spreading disease, however, they may cause itching, and scratch-
ing may lead to infection.
Fleas: Not for Pets Only
Fleas are not just a problem for Fido – they can
bite people too. Fleas are about 2.5 millimeters
(mm) long, they are reddish-brown in color, and
while wingless, they can jump large distances.
They suck blood from their host to feed.
On the 19th, 20th and 21st of November, fifteen OIS students from Year 12 and 13 participat-ed in the Model United Nations Conference in the heart of Paris, France. This was the first conference for a few of our students, whilst others have been members of our MUN family for many years. OIS students represented four different countries in seven different com-mittees, including the Economic and Social Council and the International Court of Justice. Engaging in a variety of issues of global importance and representing multiple world views, we participated fully in the conference with other teenagers who shared our interests and concern for the future. We met people who came from all corners of the globe with differ-ent perspectives to share, but with the common ground of being passionate about making a difference and seeing the key role that our generation plays in doing so.
In each committee we wrote and debated clauses on issues ranging from the use of GMOs to human trafficking. In raising our placards to pose questions in the form of Points of Information, to taking the floor to propose creative and constructive solutions, OIS students showed their love of debate and a desire to share their views, using this platform as a means to plant seeds of understand-ing in the minds of other people our age. We walked away from the conference confident and happy with the level of debate that we were able to maintain. From early mornings reviewing clauses and desperately printing out note paper in the hotel lobby, to long conference sessions and nighttime walks along the Champs-Élysées, this was a trip we will forever remember and appreciate during our time as an OIS student. The OIS MUN Team
MUN PARIS
The OIS Motorcycle Club has been meeting weekly since October and we have been asked by a group member to repair their mini-bike. It’s a 50cc Yamaha with overhead cams. The motor seems to be burning oil so we have been working hard to diagnose the source of the problem by disassembling the cylinder head. The team has been learning to use ratchets, screwdrivers and wrenches carefully avoiding round-ing the bolt heads and nuts. We are missing several crucial tools which are impeding our progress some-what, so if you are able to lend us some more sophis-ticated tools like deep and large-diameter sockets or an o-ring pick it would be appreciated.
Andrew Lawrence
OIS MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Hope to see you all on the 9th or 10th
December at 7:00pm
OIS Christmas Production