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Dear Parents,
We have some cases of tummy aches, colds, and sore throats going around. Please keep your child at home when they’re not feeling well to prevent the spread of infection at school. See your doctor to rule out strep throat and let me know the outcome. Antibiotic treatment is recommended for strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) to reduce the risk of complications. ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR ILLNESS Parents should check their child’s health and temperature before he or she departs for school each morning. Please do not send your child to school if any of the following symptoms or signs are present in the previous twenty-four hours: ♦Elevated temperature (100.04 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater) or chills ♦Acute cold, sore throat, or persistent cough ♦Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing ♦Vomiting, nausea, or severe abdominal pain ♦Repeated diarrhoea ♦Pus-like discharge from the nose or eyes ♦Red or inflamed eyes/lids ♦Skin rashes such as suspected and untreated impetigo, scabies This week, our G5 students shared their knowledge and understanding about an issue that was personal to them. As part of their PYPX, each student chose one of the UN Sustainable Development goals as an anchor for their PYPX research and learning journey. As part of their ‘How we express ourselves’ unit of inquiry, the students pulled together their messages through a creative art form. From talented painters, sculptors and drawers to actors and writers, our students expressed themselves through visual art, performing arts, technology and/or creative writing. It was wonderful to see them share all of their hard work from the past nine weeks with both our Primary and Secondary students, and the wider community. A very big thank you to our Grade 5 team, all of the mentors, our specialist teachers, and our maintenance teams for making this wonderful experience possible.
What a night - of fun, fabulous entertainment, dining, community, and of course, dancing! A heartfelt
thank you to everyone who came on Friday night to support AISL, at this year’s PTA Fundraiser – the Circus Soiree! With your help, we raised over USD 4,000 from the raffle and auction sales. Your immense generosity will go towards supporting Chance4All, the AISL Scholarship Fund and the AISL Student Service Learning Team – who are all contributing to enhanced education and developing courageous leaders in our inclusive community. This event would not have been possible without the incredible organisation and support of the following volunteer parents, staff, businesses and generous auction item donors: Organising Committee: Miyuki Sato Stephanie Melching Lizzie Hunt Josephine Makus John Shumlansky Carlos Villalba Volunteers: Shantall Adonis Sarah Bickers Charlene Samaras Dan Hunt Daria Gage Darlene Huson Shirley Mee Master of Ceremonies: Stephen Bickers A huge THANK YOU to our local businesses who have generously sponsored this fundraiser. Please continue supporting them knowing they are committed to making a stronger community for all of us. Sponsors and Auction Donors: New Horizon Printing Press Kafunta River Lodge Mopani Safari Lodge Proflight Oli Tooher-Hancock and Mike Hancock Jewel of Africa Maya Wiebler Nkwali Camp Thornicroft Lodge - South Luangwa Forest Bush Spa Lilayi Lodge Mutambe Akasuba Trees 4 Africa Bush Discovery Safaris Eden Haus Jessica Hutton / J.A. Hutton Shardonnay Wine Bar African Block Project Diego Mwanza / Vanilla Hood The Farm Gate Stall Hana Saku - Sushi The Pantry Mushingashi Conservatory Sand Studio On behalf of the PTA, Fungai Sandamu-Gueldemann CCA 4 started this past Monday 8 April. The session ends Friday 7 June. Thanks and congratulations to all the parents (K-5) and students and parents from Grades 6-12 that signed up in a timely manner.
Results from Friday 5 AprilI SAZ U13 & U 19 Invitational Tennis Friday at AISL U19 Girls: 1st place - Noor R (AISL), 2nd place, Rhodes Park & 3rd place - Siri N (AISL) U19 Boys: 1st place - Jack B, 2nd place - Salvadore M & 3rd place - Filip P. U13 Boys: 1st place - Aleksa P AISL, 2nd place - Thom N & 3rd place - Kush N ISAZ Invitational Golf at Lusaka Golf Club: AISL U13 3rd & AISL U19 2nd. ISSEA 3 Football and Golf headed out on Tuesday (9 April) evening. Golf is at ISK (Nairobi, Kenya) ISSEA Golf Webpage @ ISK ‘24 and Football at ICS (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). ISSEA Football Webpage @ ISC ‘24 Tennis leaves on Saturday (12 April) to AISM (Maputo, Mozambique). ISSEA STEAM is at AISL. See the Website which will allow you to view the schedule for the sailboat racing, robotics and rocketry. Next Friday 19 April: AISL is hosting the ISAZ U7-13 Jnr Invitational Swim Gala. See here the most up to date: AISL Sport Calendar Jan-June 2024 GoooooOOOO Leopards Circus Soiree The PTA event was a huge success and was a really fun, enjoyable evening. Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraising and community building event. We had over 170+ people in attendance. And thank you to the PTA organizing committee: Stephanie, Miyuki, John S, Lizzie, Dan, Carlos, Josephine, Fiona and Sarah for organizing the event and setting the scene so beautifully. A shout out to Stephen Bickers for being the brave soul to ‘offer’ to be the emcee for the evening. He did a superb job - a big ask for a Friday night! He and Fungai did great as auctioneers and over $2,000 was raised in the Live Auction alone. ISSEA The final ISSEAs of this school year are this week. On Tuesday evening, golf headed to IS Kenya, and football to ICS Addis; and on Saturday, tennis will leave for AIS Mozambique. We wish them all a successful tournament as well as safe and timely travels. STEAM This morning was the opening ceremony of ISSEA STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), hosted here on campus, with over 100 students from 8 ISSEA schools participating. There was a wonderful atmosphere in the PAC and along with our choir, 8th grade band and Poet Laureate Sophie, Circus Zambia performed a section of Afronauts much to the delight of the audience. What a treat! STEAM is interdisciplinary learning at its best. We are delighted to have much better facilities than last year, but this is only the first phase in what the STEAM teachers are imagining for future learning. Good luck to all involved. SOAR Presentation and Strategy Update We will be presenting the results of the SOAR Survey this coming Tuesday, 16 April, at both 7.30am and 17.00 in the Protea Room. If you would like to attend, and haven’t yet signed up, please do so here. Light refreshments will be served. End of Ramadan This week sees the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr. For all in our community who celebrate, we wish you a lovely time with family and friends. Student-Led Initiatives Service Learning Triathlon - Save the Date On 5 May, two 11th graders, Melisa and Mapsy, will be hosting a Triathlon at AISL. This is a CAS project. More information will be out in the weeks to come. Green Council Photo Contest Annual Paint and Sip Fundraising Event The Prom Committee invites you to be part of a fun, relaxing evening with Paint and Sip. Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Are you already a modern day Picasso? Or, do you like to hang out with artists and have a drink? Then please come support this 2024 Prom Fundraiser. This year's Paint and Sip is being held on April 20th from 17:30- 21:00 outside at the Pavillion. Tickets for Painters are 250K. For just socializers they are 100K. There will be a cash bar. All funds support the AISL Prom, which this year is themed "Casino Night" and will be held on May 18th. Here is the link to sign up for tickets: Paint and SIp Prom Fundraiser Signup Sheet And finally, tomorrow is Friday Market and the following vendors will be here:
Please remember to bring your own containers. Adam Banda - Wooden carvings Sarah - Baked goods Hilda - Bagels Rin - Thai food Krupas Kreations - baked goods Leo’s - Indian food Joyce/Mary - Tacos and burritos Lin - Chinese food 2 in a Bush - Iced tea TG - Ethiopian -food Nia’s - Cinnamon rolls Brownielicious - Baked goods Chisala - Ethnix creations - Crafts AISL - PYPx - Baked goods and trinkets Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend. Campus will be active with the STEAM event. Beware of the BoB coming to AISL on 24 April!!!(More details to follow in next two Leopard's Tail.). FLEX is in full swingAfter missing one rotation of FLEX in Jan and Feb due to the online learning during the cholera outbreak, it is wonderful to see the G9/10 students back to their favorite sports, activities and learning experiences on Mondays and Wednesdays during Ubuntu. Kudos to our student leaders:
Library HoursThe library is pleased to open its doors to students and parents from:
7:00 until 16:00 Monday through Thursday 7:00 until 14:00 on Friday We are also open the first and third Saturday of every month from 9:00 until 12:00 (unless that falls on a public holiday). Thus our next two open Saturdays are 20 April and 4 May. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL Jesse (pictured in the centre) learned recently that he has been accepted to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. His acceptance is to study for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Situated across two residential campuses in Daytona Beach and Prescott, Arizona, Embry-Riddle offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs in aviation, engineering, business, cybersecurity, and more. With a cutting-edge curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and renowned faculty comprised of industry experts and experienced professionals, the university provides students with unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning, research, and industry engagement. Embry-Riddle's strong industry partnerships, including collaborations with leading aerospace companies and government agencies, offer students valuable internship and job placement opportunities. Beyond academics, Embry-Riddle fosters a vibrant campus community, with diverse extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations catering to students' interests and passions. Whether aspiring to become pilots, engineers, aviation managers, or cybersecurity specialists, students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Florida receive a world-class education that prepares them for successful careers and leadership roles in the aerospace industry and beyond. www.erau.edu Merit Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has awarded Jesse a merit-based, non-repayable scholarship to attend. The Prom Committee invites you to be part of a fun, relaxing evening with Paint and Sip. Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Are you already a modern day Picasso? Or, do you like to hang out with artists and have a drink? Then please come support this 2024 Prom Fundraiser. This year's Paint and Sip is being held on April 20th from 17:30- 21:00 outside at the Pavillion.
Tickets for Painters are 250K. For just socializers they are 100K. There will be a cash bar. All funds support the AISL Prom, which this year is themed "Casino Night" and will be held on May 18th. Here is the link to sign up for tickets: Paint and SIp Prom Fundraiser Signup Sheet Remember our recent material drive? Last Friday, four compassionate members of our AISL Student Service Learning Team; Helena, Agata, Anais, and Issabel - embarked on a meaningful journey to the Twende Education For All (TEFA) Children’s Cancer Learning Centre. We were thrilled to deliver two generously sized bean bags, handcrafted with care by Victoria from Mazabuka. Victoria also graciously pledged ongoing support from her community, committing to create more bean bags for TEFA’s sickle cell learning center too. In addition, we proudly presented the vibrant flash cards, thoughtfully designed by our primary members, to the teachers at TEFA. But beyond mere donations, our visit was about building connections and nurturing authentic relationships. The children delighted in games, puzzles, and the simple joy of each other’s company, making it a truly heartwarming experience for all involved. Well done AISL Student Service Learning Team! Andrea Mwalula - Whole School Service Learning Coordinator |
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