Morning Notes
Thursday 28 January, 2016
Photo Shoot: Student Participation
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Eilidh
ISA Testing for MYP Students
0900-1220 Wednesday 10 February, ISA Tests Part 1 - Grades 6-10 (testing starts after advisory)
0905-1135 Thursday 11 February, ISA Tests Part 2 - Grades 6-10 (testing starts after assembly)
1135-1230 Thursday 11 February, ISA Science tests - Grades 7-10
Classes take place as normal after the testing.
The ISA tests are standardised tests in mathematics, reading, and writing and science from Grade 7. At Halcyon, teachers use the results of the tests to help plan the curriculum to meet your individual needs. A copy of your test results is sent home, but the results do not affect your MYP grades or term reports. You do not need to study for these tests.
The ISA tests are online tests that can be taken on an iPad or on a laptop. You do not need to bring any special materials but will need a fully charged device and you may like to use a keyboard with your iPad if you have one. If your first language is not English, you may use a translating dictionary and you should bring a paper dictionary to the test as you will not be able to access electronic dictionaries. You may use your TINspire iPad calculator or any other calculator on the math test. You cannot share dictionaries or calculators.
Each test lasts about 45 minutes but the tests are not time limited - you may continue working longer. Students who qualify for extra time in examinations will be encouraged to use the time they need. There are breaks between each test and healthy snacks and drinks will be provided during the breaks. You may also bring a filled water bottle to the tests.
You will have a practice trial of the tests in a math, science and English class during the week of 01 February. The purpose of the practice is to get used to the online format and the style of the questions. These practice tests are not marked and do not affect your final results.
Shortened timetable Wednesday 03 February
Can students please check the lost and found box today...it is full!
New extracurricular club starting...
Sustainability club: we are looking for Halcyonites who care about the environment and who can devise their own awareness campaigns and actions to further the goal of sustainability inside our school and beyond. We are looking for students to lead this group as well as participate and be Halcyon's green voice.
Club will be held in the first half of Monday lunchtime in T01 starting next week. Please see Ms Cooke or Ms Carman for more details.
Lunch Clubs
Learning Space in B01
Art Drop in in S02
MUN Club in T01
UKMT Grades 8-10 in F03
Mother Tongue
Lunch
Thomas Rigney in F01
Linus and Jonah in M01
Period 8
Gabriel and Elliot, French in F01
Off Campus
Thursday: Grades 7 and 11
Friday: Grade 11
After School Activities
Learning Space in the Hub
Art Club in S02
MUN Club in T01
Basketball Club at the SLC
Today's Lunch Menu
Jacket potato with beans and cheese (GF)
Main Dish Option Three
Tofu spinach and sun-dried tomato strudel with pepper sauce
Soup
Lentil soup
Salad Bar
Mixed salad
Butternut squash salad
Potato salad
Cherry tomato, mozzarella and basil
Hard boiled eggs
Dessert
Yoghurts
Seasonal fruits
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