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Piasau Post - Issue 106
13^th February 2007

Dear Parents,  

A warm (and wet!) welcome to our new colleagues, Mark and Catherine, and our new pupils from Malaysia. We all hope that you’ll have a very enjoyable and worthwhile experience during your time at Piasau. Joining our new 12 Malaysian pupils  will be Pip Rowland and Julia Donaldson. These two teachers – also evacuated from Nigeria – are arriving in Miri today. The children and the two teachers will be with us until the end of the school year.

School Review
The school inspectors are presently completing the final stage of their report on Piasau School. So far the teaching staff  have had a verbal feedback and witnessed a draft of their findings. Our initial reaction is one of absolute delight to have  been involved in such a positive inspection. The team prepares a “parents’ Summary” which will be distributed as soon  as we receive it. There will also be the opportunity to request a copy of the full report.  

Health and Safety.
With this newsletter is a copy of a separate letter regarding a safety issue. Please take note of the contents and support the school in ensuring that it is a safe place for your children to learn and play. The changes introduced in the letter will come into effect on the first Monday after the Chinese New Year break  

Swimming
There will be no school swimming sessions during the first week back after the Chinese New Year break  (Wednesday 28^th February and Thursday 1^st March). The school’s swimming coach will not be available on those days.

Footbal
lThe rain washed away any chances of playing the Brunei football tournament over the weekend. A great disappointment for so many children (and adults). The organizing committee have yet to decide whether to try and reorganize a new date for this school year.  

Diary DatesThere are a few dates that could be worth noting in your diaries. (All events take place in the mornings).
Splash (The school’s swimming Gala)             
Lower School              21^st March
Upper School              22^nd March  
Sports Day
upper School              3^rd May
Lower School              4^th May  

The rest of the term dates.
Complete year diary is in the parents’ handbook distributed earlier.

Gong Xi Fa Cai !  
John and all the staff.