Issue 115
27 January 2023
Dear Parents,
After nearly eight years as Principal of TLC Private School, this will be my last newsletter before I hand over the role to Mr Justin van Zyl.
In my time as Principal I have seen many positive changes in the school; the number of students we educate has almost tripled and we have a strong cohort of dedicated and experienced teachers. As the school grew, the secondary school moved to the Parklands site, allowing us to enrol more students in both schools who could enjoy the benefits of a TLC Private School education.
I have had the pleasure and honour of overseeing the education of hundreds of young people who have progressed through the school, adopting its kind and caring ethos along with the attributes of hard work, resilience and adaptability which has stood them in good stead for their futures. Throughout this time, the school has invested in accommodation and resources but more importantly, in research into ensuring it offers the most up to date and relevant education for its students, resulting in the adoption of the 21st Century Curriculum, integrated with the English National Curriculum and the relevant professional training for our staff.
In return, I have experienced the kindness, love and care of all the students and you as parents, which encouraged and helped me to do the very best I could to ensure that our young people progress in their learning and leave school with access to the best possible opportunities in life.
I am very sad to be leaving my role and wish Justin the very best as he takes over. If he gains even half as much satisfaction from undertaking the role as I have, he will be a very happy and fulfilled man.
Finally, I want to offer my grateful thanks to the Directors of TLC Private School, the staff, parents and students for the opportunity I have had and wish you all continued success at TLC.
Kind regards,
David Lewis
Principal
REMINDERS
Mid Term Break
24 February
Last day of school
6 March
Return to school
Events
Valentines Day – 14 February
Tsiknopempti – 16 February
Peyia Carnival – 19 February
Paphos Carnival – 25 February
TLC School Lunches
Order your child’s meals online up to midday on each Saturday for the following week.
It will not be possible for parents to order after this time nor for students to buy the meals on the day.
OTHER NEWS
An introduction to The Day
The Day is a rich and engaging online educational resource that turns news into lessons across five differentiated reading levels.
It provides schools with unlimited access to activities that bring big global issues into the classroom through daily news written in-house, polls, videos, images, graphics, posters, translations and links for external guided research.
We engage all learners and inspire comprehension through challenging, rich texts, experiential learning, project work and the acquisition of core knowledge about the real world.
By making connections between current affairs and the curriculum, we encourage students to become more actively engaged in their studies and more inquisitive, enabling them to develop cultural capital and the skills they need to be successful in the modern world and ethical, informed citizens.
We believe that investigating what is true and exposing misinformation enables people to make good choices and fulfil their potential.
We work towards a world where young people everywhere learn how to become ambitious, capable learners, ask good questions, debate the issues, listen to others and develop a powerful voice in shaping a better future.
Click the button below to access the website
Open a world of reading by accessing The Reading Cloud.
A fantastic online Library resource that children and parents can easily access directly from the TLC home page or by downloading the iMLS app.
Search the database to see all the wonderful books available to borrow from our School Library.
Your child has a Library Card number which they can use to log into the online Library catalogue, anytime anywhere.
The Reading Cloud allows children to:
Write and share reviews
Watch author videos
Get recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
Make requests for new Library Books.
Discover the vast selection of authors and titles available to them.
By borrowing books from the Library, an electronic reading record is automatically created for each child during their time at TLC. Download the App, to easily access a world of reading via the Reading Cloud from any smartphone, tablet or PC.
If you have any trouble accessing the Reading Cloud please email Carol the Librarian car.mat@tlccyprus.com
Become a SIMS Parent
The SIMS parent app is a convenient way to share information with you about your child’s school life. You can access the system easily from a smartphone, tablet or PC – anytime, anywhere.
What will you find in the SIMS Parent app:
• Important information such as attendance, achievement & the secondary timetable
• School calendar, inset dates and contact details available at the click of a button
• Access to your child’s school reports.
• Access to the contact form to update your child’s contact details, so we always have the most up to-date information in case of emergency
• If you have more than one child at school, you will have access to information for all your children, from the same app.
The information that you receive through the app will help you to stay up-to-date with your child’s school life as well as support your child’s development and progress.
Place your order online and it will be delivered to the school for collection free of charge.
For all orders shipped via courier a small additional charge will be applied if you wish to have the uniform delivered to a different location.
TLC Private Institute
(Licensed by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Cyprus)
Learning for All
We are delighted to be associated and work with teachers who operate their own Private Institute within our school community. As a licensed private institute, we are always seeking talented teachers who we can work with us to provide the best after-school tuition to our students.
Our institute offers a range of courses including lessons in Greek and English for adults and children; and for those who find mathematics a challenging subject, we offer tailored support lessons to help overcome the challenges they may be facing.
English Language courses
Children aged 4 to 9
(Jolly Phonics, Jolly Grammar and Anglia Examinations Cyprus)
Lessons take place after school at TLC Primary with Miss Despina.
TLC School Portal
• TLC Portal CLICK HERE or visit portal.tlccyprus.com
• Username: TLC-parent | Password: TLC-parent-123
