Issue No. 35 ( 8 June 2018)

7 Jun 2018

Netflix, Common Sense Media and Certification

Parents are advised to take careful note of the certification provided by Netflix for their television and film texts. More specifically, the series 13 Reasons Why has provoked a great deal of media attention particularly with regards to the issue of suicide and an extremely graphic end to season 2. The series is classified as 16+ but in school, tutors are hearing that some students in Year 8 and Year 9 have been accessing the show on television or via their mobile phones.

 

For further analysis and advice on texts ranging from films, to television and even computer games, please feel free to make use of Common Sense Media. The review of 13 Reasons Why (https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/13-reasons-why) makes for some very interesting reading and as you can see, many reviewers believe the text should come with an 18+ certification rather than 16+. Common Sense Media also provides review ratings from children and teenagers, as well as adults.

 

Ultimately, with texts of this nature we respect your decisions as families but would urge that as often as possible, you view potentially sensitive material with your child/teenager to help mediate and discuss the relevance of images and issues reflected in the text/s.

 

South Island strives to offer a robust approach to Digital Citizenship whilst also supporting student development in both a social and emotional context. However, your support is greatly appreciated in reinforcing the guidance offered in school.

 

Iain Williamson
Digital Literacy Coordinator
7 Jun 2018

SIS school winners of Room to Read – “Most Creative School’ in the Active For Education School Challenge!

 

Let’s celebrate SHTEPI MaD week fundraising in support of ‘Room to Read’ !

Last week we were notified that we had won “MOST CREATIVE SCHOOL in the ‘Room to Read’ Active Education School challenge!

(see email from Room to Read)

Thanks to all the Shtepi House team and SIS students who made this possible !!!

“Hello Room to Read champions at South Island School!

It is the moment we have all been waiting for! We are delighted to announce that South Island School has been nominated the WINNER for the MOST CREATIVE SCHOOL in Room to Read’s Active for Education School Challenge. Your prize of a USD$1000 Scholastic’s Book voucher to be used in your school’s library will be making its way to you shortly!

We are extremely thankful for your school’s donation of $19,061.60. Through your efforts, you have joined a powerful global movement reaching millions of children with the gift of education. Your donation has brought us one step closer to achieving our goal of reaching 15 million children by 2020.

We have been very impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication that South Island School has shown in your fundraising efforts. It has been wonderful to see creative ideas such as your bake sale with the cupcakes made in your school house colours, a dress up as your favourite book character and a book swap between student grades. We will be sure to pass these ideas on to other schools as inspiration!”

We look forward to your participation in our Shtepi MaD week next year!
Shtepi House Leaders!
7 Jun 2018

OPWALL trip to Fiji in June 2019

Dear Parents and Students in years 10-12

Thank you to those of you who have shown an interest in the OPWALL trip to Fiji in June 2019. We almost have enough students to make this trip viable but there are a few more spaces. If there are any more of you who are interested please return your reply slips (attached) and deposits by June 15th at reception. (Full details were in the Bulletin on May 26th and emailed to parents in the relevant year groups)

Thank You

Mr. Morris

1 Jun 2018

SAVE THE DATE!

Event: The Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong) X Green Dragons Hong Kong Environmental Education Day

Date: 9th of June, 2018

Rundown:

2:00PM – Reception at IMS (International Montessori School) in their auditorium.

2:30PM – Screening of STRAWS (35 min).

3:10PM – Debriefing and sharing with our partners Green Dragons HK and VCycle.

3:40PM – Depart towards Stanley Beach for the clean-up

3:50PM – Beach Clean-up (1 hour)

Entrance fee: FREE!

 


 

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