Issue 120
17 March 2023
Letter from the Principal
Dear Parents,
It appears that the winter season is trying to put up its last fight before it is able to relent to summer. In this procession of interwoven weather patterns, the school campus has been sizzling with activity.
Firstly, our primary school had an incredibly successful maths day. The highlight of the day was a performance by our very own rock band, Partior Congero, consisting of four of our talented teachers, Maria Outram, Hannah Abel, Clare Hurrell and Kemal Cullen. They entertained our students with some amazing numbers, pun intended. Our Year 1 to 6 students participated in activities such as helping the band tour the world, creating musical instruments, and designing album covers. It was a day filled with fun and learning.
We would also like to congratulate Nicole Yachin from Reception Class who took part in an international gymnastics competition in Jordan and obtained first place. We are incredibly proud of her achievements.
In addition, our secondary students and Year 6 class had the opportunity to attend a webinar by Emma Sadlier on the dangers of cyberbullying and what the law says. Emma has kindly made a video available for our parents to watch that provides more information on what parents should know. We strongly encourage you to engage with this content and arm yourself with the knowledge needed to protect our children in this ever-changing world. Please click on the following link to get access to this very important webinar https://youtu.be/gbkLtrA9JhU
Our KS3 students also made us proud with their fantastic effort, excellent behaviour, and display of character. Mykola Botsyura in Year 8 came 6th in the 600m event, Danylo Kasyanchuk Year 9 also came 6th in the 1000m race, and Marc Hotz in Year 9 came 3rd in his heat. Overall, Marc finished in the top 6 through the multiple heats. Well done to all of them!
The Friends of TLC group’s planning for the Easter fair is well underway, and Miss Hurrell’s musical preparations are also progressing well. We were thrilled with the amazing turnout at the meet the parents event organized by the Friends of TLC association. The coffee was good, and the committee did an amazing job.
Mr. Kemal will be starting a new vocal institute where children will have the opportunity to explore their vocal abilities, learn harmonies, and build self-confidence via solo and group performances, all within a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, should you wish to enquire further about this please contact Mr Kem directly.
Lastly, there has been a fantastic relationship formed between TLC and Minthis Golf Club. They have, from the 3rd of May, secured a dedicated hour for TLC students and a parent to participate in this fantastic sport. We have sought to try and create a time where parents can connect and learn a sport, such as golf, with their children. We have considered work timings and costs and are happy to present to you that on a Wednesday afternoon from 5pm to 6pm, TLC students, along with a parent will receive coaching by a PGA Tour Professional. The cost is €60 per month (€40 per additional child) and this includes the parent and the child receiving a lesson, as a group, on the driving range. It is also inclusive of all range balls and equipment. We hope that this will be well received and will be the beginning of many a young golfer’s career and some quality parent child time in the future on this majestic course.
As we approach the exam period, we encourage our students to use their time wisely and wish them all the best. Have a wonderful weekend!
Kind regards,
Justin van Zyl
Principal
REMINDERS
Easter Break
07 April
Last day of school
24 April
Return to school
Events / School Trips
Primary Poetry Day – 21 March
Engino STEM Centre in Limassol – Kindergarten, Reception, Reception Plus and Year 1 – 24 March
Greek Independance Day – 25 March
National Day – 1 April
Sports Day – 31 March
Easter Fair – 5 April
Primary Science Day – 6 April
TLC School Lunches
The online form to order lunches for next week is now available.
The order form will remain open until 12pm on Saturday afternoon.
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 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
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
Parent Facebook Group
Please ensure the membership questions are accurately answered in order for your request to be approved.