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This is the portal to the internal network of Southbank International School. You will find links to our main network services, including information for staff, students and parents. For general school information and applications please go to www.southbank.org.
ISA Football Nationals
On Thursday 19th January 2012, a selection of students from our Hampstead campus participated in the ISA North London 5-a-side Football Tournament held at Barnet, North London.
A total of 36 teams took part. Our team played exceptionally well, getting all the way to the final only to lose by a single goal. This is an outstanding achievement, and has been rewarded with an invitation to take part in the National Finals which will be held in Leicester on Friday 16th March.
Well done to our team and their coach, Jason Horth.
The Wind in the Willows - Middle School Play
"Toad talked big about all he was going to do in the days to come, while stars grew fuller and larger all around them, and a yellow moon, appearing suddenly and silently from nowhere in particular, came to keep them company and listen to their talk." - Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows, Ch. 2
You now have the opportunity to watch a Southbank Westminster quality Middle School production of The Wind in the Willows.
When: 18 and 19 January from 1845
Where: Portland Place Hall.
Buy your tickets now! Only £5. Ticket Form
It is certain to be a very enjoyable evening and I would urge as many parents and students to attend and show their ongoing support of the fantastic Arts programme at Southbank.
Samantha Stone, Drama and Theatre Arts Teacher
Southbank Kensington Grade 4 Trading Challenge
As part of the IB PYP unit of inquiry "How we organise ourselves", Southbank Kensington Grade 4 students participated in an interesting trading challenge. Working together in groups, students produced goods or offered a service to the Southbank community. The profits are going to a charity of each group's choice.
Young Voices Interview
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Every year students in Grades 4 and 5 from Kensington and Hampstead are lucky enough to take part in the Young Voices concerts and get to be a part of the largest choir in the world. Young Voices is a huge concert series that performs at world famous venues, and every December our students perform at the Royal Albert Hall. All sales of tickets and donations from this concert go towards a charity called CLIC Sargent which supports children & young people with cancer.
Last week David and Emmie Lundgren from Grade 5 at Hampstead were invited to a TV interview with Channel 5's Gabby Logan. Also being interviewed was 11-year-old Connie Talbot, a previous Britain's Got Talent finalist. We will all be singing with Connie at the Royal Albert Hall this year.
To see find out more please visit www.youngvoices.co.uk
School Board Election 2011: Southbank Westminster Results
Many thanks to all of you who took part in last week's elections for the School Board, and a particular thank you to the PTA and the class representative network for their help in publicising the elections and encouraging parents to participate.
The Westminster parent joining the School Board will be Rita Halbright. Thank you to Kimberley Cole, Nick Hewson and Sarah Rubinstein for standing for election.
Southbank Westminster International Night
On Friday 18 November Southbank Westminster held its traditional culinary event, the International Night.
See events pictures. Please use the southbank.net generic password to access album.
If you have pictures you would like to add in the album, please send them to joao.dacosta@southbank.org.
Health Update For Parents & Staff
One of our Southbank Hampstead teachers has Shingles.
Shingles is not contagious, however, it is possible for someone who has never had Chickenpox to catch Chickenpox from someone with Shingles. Chickenpox is potentially harmful to unborn babies, babies under one month old, and anyone with a weak immune system.
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Please keep an eye out for symptoms and visit your GP if you are concerned.
Skulls, sugar and Dali: cultural activity at the Mexican Embassy
On November 2, Grades 9-12 students of Spanish enjoyed a private event at the Mexican Embassy consisting of a presentation about the traditional "Day of the Dead". It was a unique opportunity for Southbank students to experience and learn more about the culture of the language they are studying. To see the full article and the Spanish version click here.
Vocal Masterclass London West End comes to Southbank Westminster
Southbank Westminster vocal students had the opportunity to attend an exclusive vocal masterclass workshop delivered by the West End singer Kurt Kansley.
During the workshop, students participated in a variety of activities and performed their chosen musical piece to receive a personalised feedback, including tips and suggestions on how to reach the next level while enjoying themselves.
Future workshops are being planned by our devoted Westminster music department.
Southbank Westminster Gorillas
Congratulations to our four Westminster gorillas that finished the London 2011 Great Gorilla Run.
A big thank you to the Southbank community who helped our teachers raise over a £1,000 in aid of the Mountain Gorilla.
Foyle Young Poets Of The Year Award
A poem written by Grade 9 student Jani was chosen out of more than 7000
entries from the UK and around the world in a prestigious poetry
competition.
Jani's "Don't Leave It" received a commendation at the awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall last month.
Congratulations Jani!
IB Diploma results
Southbank's class of 2011 has produced a fantastic set of IB Diploma results, with a 100% pass rate and an average score of 33 points.
We are extremely proud of our graduates and we cannot help but be excited with the year to come and for another set of fantastic IB results from this year's Grade 12!
The Best Thing About Southbank Is...
30th Anniversary Celebrations
Here's a recap of our wonderful 30th Anniversary celebration event held in the summer. Thanks to everyone who joined us on that warm, sunny day.
We're building a wall for the Mwereni School in Tanzania!
In the picture above 1 brick represents 100 raised by the Southbank community. We have a long way to go to reach the required $120,000, so please get involved if you can we want to see the whole wall out of the grey and in glorious technicolour!
Why a wall?
In Tanzania, those who believe in witchcraft may seek to harm people with Albinism. Albinism is a genetic disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in skin, hair and eyes. Complications include vision defects and susceptibility to skin cancer. In the past three years, in Tanzania, over 60 people with Albinism have been killed and others violently assaulted.
The Mwereni School is home to many students who have this genetic condition. By building a simple wall around the perimeter of the school site, we can help to protect those within it.