Dr. Daniel Mullen | Head of School

Dear UISG Families,

As we approach our last week of school before the winter break, I’m excited to share the activities we have planned to celebrate the season and wrap up the semester. Please take note of the following events:

Monday, December 16th

• Pajama Day House Event (Whole School)
• Craft Week begins (Secondary only, in the atrium)

Tuesday, December 17th

• Utahloy Science Competition (In science classes)
• Otis College of Art and Design of Los Angeles Portfolio Advice Session  (1:20 PM – 2:00 PM, Room A102)
•Secondary End of Semester Reports Issued

Wednesday, December 18th

• Student-led Baking Workshop (CAS activity, after school)

Thursday, December 19th

• Year 12 Graduation Photos (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, AIO)
• Ugly/Seasonal Sweater Day House Event (Whole School)

Friday, December 20th

• Whole School Assembly
• Primary Reports Issued
• End of Semester 1 (Early dismissal at 12:00 PM)
• International Mindedness Award Presentation
• Year 12 students don’t forget your graduation photo session on Thursday.

As we conclude Semester 1, I want to express my gratitude to our students, faculty, staff, and families for their hard work and dedication. Your commitment to learning and our school community is truly commendable.

Yours in Education,
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School

Winter Celebration – Christmas Choir at the AIO
December 13, 2024

Dr. Daniel Mullen   

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Chantelle Parsons | Head of Primary

Friday December 13th

Another fun filled week with lots happening in school. As we wound down to the winter holiday, we have even more things happening…

Dress-Up Days

Wear your PJs to school on Monday and your seasonal/ugly sweaters on Thursday!

EY Winter Assembly

Parents, you’re invited to the EY Winter Party Assembly. Come and join in with the festivities….

Parent Workshops

We are already thinking about January, watch out for the sign up in the new year…

Workshop Title: Play Schema
Workshop Leader: Jai Roa
Date: 17.01.2024
Time: 2:15 – 3:15 pm
Location: ADMIN Hall
Intended Audience: UNC and Early Years Parents
Description: This interactive session is designed to celebrate the concept of schema and its important role in enhancing children’s learning. We will discover effective ways to provide support and thoughtfully consider whether specific behaviors should be viewed as opportunities for growth rather than challenges.

Events Coming Up

• December 14 – Primary Choir performing at the Four Seasons Hotel
• December 16 – Pyjama Day
• December 19 – Seasonal/Ugly sweater day
• December 19 – Primary Choir performing at Top Plaza
• December 19 – EY Winter Assembly
• December 20 – Final day of semester 1 (finish at 12pm)

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Martin Grist | Head of Secondary

16 Dec – 20 Dec (Week 18A)

Dear Parents and Guardians,

After the sparkles of the IFOL last weekend, we have the glamour of the Senior Prom this evening in the ULC. Guided by the Heads of Year, this is a student-planned and student-run event. Encouraging students to take on this kind of responsibility, and supporting them in the process, is one of the goals we have of developing student agency and leadership. It should be a fabulous event.

Semester 1 reports

On Tuesday, Semester 1 report cards will be released and can be accessed via ManageBac. You will receive an email notification from ManageBac about this. As you review the report, please pay attention to both the grades and the Learning Behaviours. The report offers a snapshot of your child’s achievements and learning habits, helping them set goals for the new semester. We encourage you to read the report together with your child to facilitate a discussion about their progress. If there are any questions about the reports, please contact Ms. Gonzalez (MYP Coordindator) or Mr. Kyle Gray (DP Coordinator).

Last week of term

To celebrate the last week of term we have the following events happening. Please encourage your children to get involved.

Dress-up days:

Monday – pyjama day – students can come dressed in their cosiest pyjamas
Thursday – seasonal sweater / ugly sweater day

Atrium Activities

Seasonal arts and crafts activities all week long, with a CAS music concert on Wednesday
Whole school assembly – Friday 9:00 – 9:40 in the MFH

Science Competitions

This weekend is the International Science Bee competition (postponed from November), and next week we have our own Utahloy Science Competition taking place here at school on December 17th.

Parent Sessions

• January 24 – Secondary Parent Coffee Morning – focus on maths

We hope you are able to join us for the ones that are relevant to your child.

Events Coming Up

• December 17 – Semester 1 reports issued
• December 20 – End of Semester 1 (early dismissal, 12:00)
• January 7 (Tuesday) – Start of Semester 2
• January 7 – 24 – Year 12 mock exams
• January 16-18 – U2NESCO MUN event @UISZ