Handbook Primary - The International School of Monaco
Handbook Primary - The International School of Monaco
Handbook Primary - The International School of Monaco
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Assemblies<br />
Special Occasions<br />
Assembly for the <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> takes place regularly. <strong>The</strong>se are always very enjoyable<br />
occasions when the children can proudly share their work, learn to speak confidently in front<br />
<strong>of</strong> a larger group, celebrate successes and learn about the social rules <strong>of</strong> working and playing<br />
together.<br />
Class Presentations<br />
<strong>The</strong>se sessions are organised during the school year and parents are<br />
invited to share the work students have completed.<br />
Sports Day<br />
Classes take part in the Sports Day, which is usually held once per<br />
year.<br />
Summer Fête<br />
This day, organised by the PTA, includes games and activities for<br />
students, performances by students across the school and an<br />
international lunch provided by the parents. Parents will be given<br />
information well in advance and are cordially invited to attend.<br />
Special Weeks<br />
During the school year special weeks are dedicated to the<br />
development and enjoyment <strong>of</strong> particular subject areas. Specialists<br />
from outside the school are invited to share their talent and expertise<br />
with the children.<br />
Giving Projects<br />
<strong>The</strong> Giving Committee work closely with the <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> Student<br />
Council, <strong>of</strong>ten attending meetings and presenting ideas at<br />
assemblies in order to develop meaningful giving projects in<br />
different places around the world. <strong>The</strong>se<br />
projects take place throughout the school<br />
year and encourage the students to develop awareness and<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> others and to build links between communities.<br />
Outings<br />
During the course <strong>of</strong> the school year, some outings are arranged<br />
which enhance and enrich the curriculum. Students may visit the<br />
Oceanographic Museum, the post <strong>of</strong>fice, the zoo or a local exhibition<br />
or museum.<br />
All students in Classes 3 to 6 are expected to participate in the<br />
annual class trip to an outdoor residential activity centre. This forms<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the school curriculum and serves to greatly enhance the<br />
students’ social and educational development.<br />
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