Green week and open days at AISM
ENVIRONMENTAL education provides important opportunities for students to become engaged in real world issues that transcend classroom walls.
An important feature of the Australian curriculum is the raising of students’ awareness of sustainability issues.
To support this part of the curriculum, the Australian International School Malaysia (AISM) runs a Sustainability Programme through activities in the school and in classrooms.
The programme helps students understand complex environmental issues confronting our planet.
By understanding and taking action, AISM students acquire the skills they need to reduce negative impacts on the planet, become creative problem solvers and environmentally aware global citizens.
This year, in conjunction with its Open Days on June 2, 5 to 9, the school will also run its Green Week with a special focus on reduce, re-use and recycle.
Several activities have been lined up including a sharing session with guest speaker Matthias Gelber, also known as “Green Man”, who will relate his experience in reducing and conserving resources and living a more sustainable life in Malaysia.
Other highlights also include lunchtime TED talks by a teacher who recently returned from a Himalayan Trek, a student on her journey in turtle conservation as well as photography competitions and a “Zero Waste” lunch day.
The school has other ongoing sustainability projects throughout the year.
One of the most significant “green opportunities” last year was the opportunity for six AISM students to meet and talk to Dr Jane Goodall, a world-famous scientist and environmental campaigner.
The students were able to show her their projects and receive feedback.
Find out more about AISM during Open Days on June 2, 5 to 9 from 10am to 1pm.
Prospective families who would like to visit and tour the school can make an appointment with the Admission’s Department on any working day.
The school also organises regular Open Days with special talks and activities for parents and children and interested families are warmly welcomed to visit at these times.
This June, the following activities have been organised for prospective families:
• Visizle Leyrning ilyssroom Showcase; AISM will become the first accredited Visible Learning School in SEA soon and this is the opportunity for families to catch a glimpse of this unique teaching and learning approach.
• iurri0ulum ’ylks for prospective parents delivered by the principal, head of junior school and head of middle and senior school. Listen to what makes the Australian curriculum different from other curricula.
• -ysi0 mymnysti0s ”ession zy Flykidz for children aged between two and 11 years. The programme develops children’s motor skills, confidence, coordination and social interaction.
• ioding ”ession zy h ’e0h Academy for children aged six to 11 years. This activity involves children solving coding puzzles designed to teach sequencing, logic and critical thinking skills.
• h9”( ”0ien0e ’riyl ilyss for children 12 years and above. Meet AISM’s talented science teachers and make some new friends in its exciting science laboratories.
• 9ntery0tive ”0hool tour led zy AISM’s heads of school and students. Visit its amazing facilities and feel the warm, community welcome of AISM.
The AISM application fee will be waived for all new students during this period only.
New students entering year 11 (pre-university) in 2018 can enjoy a 50% waiver off the admission fee (valued at RM11,300 in total).
■ For more information, visit www.aism.edu.my/open-week or contact events@aism.edu.my / 03-8949 5000.