Issue 97
Dear Parents,
After a few weeks of perfect weather we’re now into the hot and humid Cyprus summer – not a problem if you’re lazing by a pool or on the beach but a bit of a struggle for our students (and teacher!) when doing PE and for our Year 11, 12 and 13 students revising for, then taking their exams.
Soon it will be the turn of our KS3 students to take their end of year assessments with tests only in maths, English and science this summer. These assessments are planned for the 14th, 16th and 17th of June and a timetable will be sent out separately for the assessments. I must remind you that students must obtain more than 50% in each assessment to be able to progress to the next academic year therefore it is vital that you encourage and support your child in their revision.
Today, Years 3 and 5 went on a very long school trip to the Geopark in Troodos. You could tell they hadn’t been on a trip in some while as they were getting excited about the coach before they even got on it. Earlier in the week Kindergarten and Reception visited Pikni Forest for a host of educational activities including my favourite – hugging a tree whilst blindfold then guessing which tree it was once the blindfold was off. Reception+ and Year 1 visited the Emba Neolithic Settlements yesterday to find out what it was like living in Cyprus thousands of years ago and can you believe there were even tourists in Cyprus then!
We’ve been asked to promote the annual Pegeia Municipality Children’s Festival 2022 which takes place on Sunday 05 June from 5:30pm once the day has cooled off. There are lots of fun events at the festival which is free to attend whilst there’s also free food and drinks available for children. This has been a very popular occasion prior to the pandemic and it would be great to support in as it returns to the local community calendar.
This coming Thursday, 02 June, the Year 6s and their parents will be hosting a special Queen’s Jubilee fundraiser at the TLC Primary School. There will be a fantastic Tombola Stall, with an incredible array of prizes to be won, starting at 12:00. Tickets for the Tombola start from a euro each with a special of 5 tickets for 3 euros. There will also be a wonderful raffle with the opportunity to win some fabulous prizes! Tickets for the raffle are again priced at a euro per ticket.
Lastly, for parents and students to enjoy, there will be a cake sale starting at 14:00. A delicious assortment of goodies ranging from cakes, popcorn, sweets, donuts, biscuits and so much more will be on offer… so come and browse the stall to see what your taste buds can be treated to! Please remember to send money with your children on the day so they can participate in the fun and support our wonderful Year 6 class with this initiative.
Changes are afoot in our primary school and since we returned after Easter, Wendy Heath, who currently teaches Year 5T, has been shadowing Miss Miranda who, sadly, will be leaving us at the end of the school year. Many of you already know Wendy and she will take over the role of Head of Primary from September. We are very grateful to Miranda for the way she has led the Primary School through some difficult times caused by the pandemic and we wish her well in her new role in Limassol. Wendy is looking forward to taking over the reins and is already working on the plans for another exciting year in Primary, beginning in September
There is a change in our Early Years department from September too with Ms Toni leaving us and being replaced by a former TLC teacher that many of you will know well – Miss Despina. Toni has been Head of Early Years since joining us and we are grateful for the sterling work she has done in managing a very important part of the school; preparing the children for their lifelong learning.
Have a great weekend, stay cool, and I look forward to seeing you all on Monday
Kind regards,
David Lewis
Principal
REMINDERS
School Holidays and Closures
Orthodox Whit Monday – 13th June
Summer Holiday – Last day of school 24th June – Return to school 7th September
TLC Summer Camp
27th June – 29th July
Monday – Friday
8.30am – 1pm
School Trips
Information regarding school trips will be sent by email when available.
2nd June – Kolossi Castle – Year 4 – Click here to register
8th June – 10th June – Camping Trip – Year 6 – Consent Form
9th June – Paphos Archeological Park – Year 3 – Click here to register
16th June – Pafos Zoo – Rec+ and Year 1 – Click here to register
20th June – Water Sports Trip – Year 9
21st June – Water Sports Trip – Year 8
22nd June – Water Sports Trip – Year 7
Events
Information regarding these events will be sent by email when available.
3rd June – Jubilee Celebrations
13th June – Healthy Eating Week
15th June – Party in the Park
16th June – Year 6 Graduation
23rd June – Year 13 Graduation
27th June – School Prom – Year 11 and Year 13
OTHER NEWS
The school has subscribed to the children’s news magazine The Week Junior and a digital subscription is now available to all TLC children.
The Week magazine is a UK based publication that summarises the week’s news and events from around the world and The Week Junior makes this information accessible for children aged 7 to 14.
To access the free digital version, download the The Week Junior app from Apple’s App Store or Android Google Play. Open the app and click on the settings icon (Three vertical dots) in the top right corner. Then click on Account then Existing Subscriptions and enter the code 001212024901.
You will be taken to the current issue page and can also view past issues. Each week, the new issue is automatically distributed late on a Friday or early Saturday morning and can be downloaded to your device. The magazine also contains puzzles and a weekly news quiz that will help you know how thoroughly your child has read the magazine.
We hope that you will encourage your child to read the magazine each week. All the children who took part in the trial of the magazine, loved it and now read it avidly each week. The information will help your child become more aware of what is happening in the world and how it affects them.
Please contact us if you have any difficulties.
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 App
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.
TLC Connect
The TLC Connect programme offers membership exclusively to TLC students, parents and staff with entitlement to discounts and other benefits from local businesses in Peyia, Agios Georgios as well as Paphos and surrounds. TLC enjoys support from local businesses with strong links being forged over the years. Partners within the TLC Connect Programme want to encourage participation in local attractions and amenities in return for the benefits offered to our school.
So, whether you have been a TLC parent or staff member for many years, or have just recently joined the school, we hope this card will provide your family with further opportunities to explore and enjoy life in the beautiful Paphos region.
Please visit the link below for more details.
If you have not done so already, you can collect your TLC Connect card from the school reception whenever is convenient for you.
Uniform Shop
Secondary Summer Uniform
Primary Summer Uniform
To order your child’s school uniform please click the button below.
Kindly collect your order from reception and make payment upon collection.