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In the loop
Be the Difference

Term One

Week 4 (WEEK B)

Re: School Closure and Online Learning Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Following our previous updates, the MoE announcement, and continued monitoring of the air quality, we regret to inform you that the school will remain closed.

Due to the ongoing pollution levels, we will transition to our online learning programme for the day. Students should check their digital platforms (Edulink, Managebac, and Microsoft Teams) for their lessons, resources, and instructions from their teachers, and complete their assigned work independently or as directed.

Please note that due to the closure, the 'Meet the Tutor' events are postponed and will be rescheduled for a new date as soon as possible.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates regarding campus operations. Thank you for your continued focus, resilience, and flexibility.

Key details for online provision from Monday will include:

7:15 AM Live Tutor Registration: Students must log on to Microsoft Teams for a live registration session. Tutors will record attendance and check in on student well-being.

Live Timetabled Lessons: All scheduled classes will run live on Teams. Teachers will balance direct instruction with off-screen task work to ensure appropriate screen-time management throughout the day.

School Events & Calendar Adjustments: Information regarding changes to scheduled events, including Meet the Tutor, will be communicated directly once alternative plans are finalized.

How to prepare at home:

Please ensure your child tests their Microsoft Teams access, webcam, and microphone prior to the weekend, so they are fully prepared for Monday morning if learning moves online. Additional technical support guides and remote learning resources are available on the school website portal.

'Be the Difference'

Warm regards,

Dr Peter R Jones

Head of Secondary

Assuming we are open

Mon 7 Sep

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time for all year groups except Year 10&12; Y10&12 Student Leadership Assembly (theatre)

Meet the Tutor (parent event) from 2.30-4.00pm.

ECAs run by secondary tutors will not be able run due to meetings

Tue 8 Sept

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time

U13 FOBISIA trials (P1-P4)

BoD Awards 2026

Wed 9 Sept

7.15 -7.25am: KS3 (Y7-9) Assembly in Theatre KS4-5 (Y10-13) Tutor time in tutor rooms

House Challenge period 5&6

O Level Speaking exam

U15 boys and girls fixture v JIS (away) postponed. New date TBC

Thu 10 Sept

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 (Y7-9) Tutor time in tutor rooms. KS4-5 (Y10-13) Assembly in Theatre

O Level Speaking exam

Fri 11 Sept

7.15 - 7.25am: House Assemblies

Coming up

Week beg 14th Sept: DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP WEEK

14th Sept: Ugama Mock Exams

18th Sept: IB and Boarding Seminar 8am Theatre – see poster for details and sign up

18th Sept: Teens, Tech and AI Parent Seminar 10.30am IBWR - see poster for details and sign up

International Day: 9th October – see the attached poster and sign up if you would like to take part in the parade or run a stall or preform

ICRGU Virtual Hackathon 2026 Mon-Friday 5-8th October

Notices

ECAs: If AQI is high then outdoor ECAs will not be able to run

Friday pick-up times: Secondary gates open at 11.40am for driver pick-up.

Thanks to Coach Kong / Mr Deacon and all staff, students and parents who supported the U18 basketball boys and girls teams. Great start to the season impressive Girls 83–15 victory against Maktab Duli and boys winning against Chung Hwa, 105–61.

Reminders

Remote Learning guide

Student contact and medical details: For the health and safety of your child, please check that your child's contact details and medical details are correct on your edulink account then verify this on the MS form. If you need to update medical records, please contact.Vwallace@ac.isb.edu.bn or Frosli@ac.isb.edu.bn