From the Principal
Thank you to our staff
Our teachers and administrative staff have been working tirelessly over the last few weeks, to be ready to teach our students on their first day (fully online) from Monday 7 February 2022. Sincere thanks to each and every one of them for their professionalism, good humour and hard work. All students have been emailed their personal timetable by Ms Zara Phillips. If your child or yourself has not received this, please contact Catherine So, Student Services & Principal’s Executive Assistant on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible.
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Introducing Ms Rosie Broderick, Business Development Manager, Adelaide Independent Schools Alliance
It is my pleasure to welcome Ms Broderick to Adelaide International School. She will get to know students and their families who select to study English for Academic Purposes at our school and then move into one of our 15 destination schools for their Senior Secondary SACE studies. Rosie comes to us directly as the retiring Head of Boarding House, Wilderness School where she worked for 18 years. Prior to this she taught SACE Biology, Health and Wellbeing, Science and Middle School Mathematics at St Dominics North Adelaide. Rosie is an inspirational teacher and leader, and she has worked with numerous international and domestic families. She has 2 sons and 3 beautiful grandchildren. Do not hesitate to contact her on: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions or advice about our English for Academic Purpose Programs for Primary or SACE Connect students.
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1st day back for all students – Whole School Orientation Session 9.15 am Adelaide time – Monday 7 February 2022
Reminder that all students must be READY TO LEARN fully online at this time. We look forward to welcoming every student and sharing key information with them for the best start to their year ahead. Reminder to advise Ms Catherine So if your child is sick by 9.00 am Adelaide time.
Update 2 - COVID guidelines at Adelaide International School
All staff are fully vaccinated. It is the expectation that all our students will be fully vaccinated to return to class face to face. Parents/Guardians need to send their child’s official proof of vaccination to Ms Catherine So, before they are onsite. School will be face to face from Monday 14 February 2022.
All students and staff and visitors must wear a mask (supply your own) to be permitted to come onsite. We continue to professionally clean our school vigilantly and practice social distancing government guidelines. No RAT test requirement at our school.
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Textbooks, Technology (Laptop and Graphics Calculator) & Stationery 2022
Communication was emailed at the end of 2021 to families already enrolled for 2022. Please ensure your child has all their materials ready for Monday 7 February. Please find in this newsletter a copy of 2022 list. We are encouraging all our English for Academic Purposes students to move to using a graphics calculator to best prepare them for future SACE courses.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Please find attached an Academic Calendar for 2022 to support your child’s learning.
Key dates
Parent-Teacher Interviews 22 & 23 February AIS Written Progress Report 1 13 April AIS Written Progress Report 2 6 July Only Year 12 (Stage 2) Trial Examination Summary 10 August Parent-Teacher Interviews 18 & 19 August AIS Written Progress Report 3 28 September AIS Written Final Report/School Leaver Statement 7 December
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ICT CORNER READY TO LEARN ONLINE – additional resources
In addition to the information sent to you from Ms Zara Phillips, Director of Teaching and Learning in Newsletter 1 last week, the following videos have been created to support your child with their online learning at Adelaide International School.
Student technical requirements (this is the basic IT requirements for students’ devices): https://www.aeg.edu.au/aeg-student-technical-requirements/
1. Student orientation IT system instruction (this is all in one PPT which has all of the videos) :
2. Introduction:
https://www.aeg.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Introduction.mp4
3. Student Portal:
https://www.aeg.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Student-Portal.mp4
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Student Portal Mobile:
https://www.aeg.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Student-Portal-Mobile.mp4
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Student Office 365:
https://www.aeg.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Student-Office-365.mp4
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Computer & WIFI:
https://www.aeg.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Computer-and-WIFI.mp4
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Printing:
https://www.aeg.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Printing.mp4
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Canvas:
https://www.aeg.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Canvas.mp4
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CAREERS CORNER
We are delighted to report that our 2021 graduates continue to achieve their career goals upon graduating from Adelaide International School with their South Australian Certificate of Education. Students have gained entry into their preferred courses at UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE; UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES; AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY as well as universities in their country of origin. We congratulate our students on their fine achievement.
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