1. M1-3 Invention Convention and Appropriate Technology: Congratulations to all M1-3 students who showed creativity, thoughtfulness, business acumen, presentation skills, persuasive sales pitches and sheer inventiveness in this year's invention convention. There was a noticeably higher standard of using technology for making presentations and in many cases deeper analysis in written material. Thanks to all M1-3 staff for once again bringing out the best in our students and giving them a great learning experience.

2. Personal Project Fair: All parents are invited to attend the M5 Personal Project Fair on Wednesday 24th March. These projects are an excellent demonstration of the challenging, demanding and inspiring nature of the MYP programme.

3. The Cantina will be closed on Wednesday from 3.30pm for Parent Consultations

4. Notice for all parents: The Cantina will be closed after school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday due to Parent Consultations

1. Sotospice 2: Thanks go to all members of the PTA who organized the excellent Sotospice 2 event last Friday evening. About 60 parents and staff enjoyed a very enjoyable social and cultural experience of the food, music and dances of India. Special thanks go to the IB students who acted as waiters, waitresses and DJs for the evening; and to Sarah Hudson for the delicious food. Very special thanks go to Wendy Moody, Alison Tindling and Gil Charleson for their contributions to making the evening such a success. The PTA is considering the theme for the next cultural dining experience - suggestions welcome.

1. P2 Trip: On Friday 19 March, the students of P2 will participate in an excursion to Manilva as part of their unit of inquiry on Human Resources.

Timetable: Week 1

1. Parent Consultations:
· M1 Consultations will take place in the Timber Building on Monday 15 March from 4.10pm
· M2 Consultations will take place in the Timber Building on Tuesday 16 March from 4.10pm
· M3 Consultations will take place in the Cantina on Wednesday 17 March from 3.40pm.

Please note: All parent consultations will be in the cantina. The Cantina will be closed after school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

2. M4 Asilah Trip: The M4 3-day trip to Asilah, Morocco leaves on Thursday 18 March and returns on Saturday 20 March

3. M5 Chefchouen Trip: The M5 five-day Rifcom trip to Chefchouen leaves on Saturday 13 March returning Wednesday 17 March.

4. D1 extended essay meeting: On Monday 15 March, at 11.55am, there will be a meeting for all D1 students to discuss their extended essay choices.

5. D1 History Trip: Report from students: The IB History trip to London was very stimulating. On the first day we visited the Imperial War Museum and looked at the various exhibits and were particularly moved by the holocaust exhibition. We then went to the Westminster Reading Rooms and the academic book shop to research our internal assessments. Whilst walking to the book shop we stopped in Leicester Square and saw Michael Caine. In the evening we went to the cinema and watched Avatar in 3D. The next day we visited the British Museum and after lunch we went to look at some of the main historic sites in London ending up at the Houses of Parliament. On Wednesday we spent the day attending lectures on the History of the USSR, from a series of University History professors from the UK and US. This was particularly useful for the higher level students as they were able to give us new historiography based on the opening up of Soviet archives within the USSR which will alter all our perceptions of events written in text books.

6. D2 Theatre Oral Examinations: D2 theatre oral exams take place on Tuesday 16 March from 11.00am.

7. D2 Language Orals: D2 language examinations will take place on Thursday 18 March. A timetable has been issued to students

M1-2 Boys Hockey Results
SIS U12 lost 0-4 vs SIS U13A
SIS U12 won 1-0 vs Lauda U13A
SIS U13 won 4-0 vs SIS U12
SIS U13 won 3-0 vs Lauda U13A1. M1-4 Football and Hockey: Congratulations to M1-M4 students who represented the school in football and hockey tournaments last week. In total, over 120 students from 3 schools participated in a thoroughly enjoyable sports event. Particular mention should go to our tournament winners: Under 13 Girls Hockey (M2); Under 14 Girls Hockey (M3); Under 13 Boys Hockey (M2).

• U15 A & B Girls Football Results
  SIS U15 A lost 1 - 0 vs Swans
  SIS U15 A won 4 - 0 vs Lauda
  SIS U15 A drew 1 - 1 vs SIS U15 B
  SIS U15 B won 2 - 0 vs Lauda
  SIS U15 B lost 1 - 0 vs Swans
• M1-2 Girls Hockey Results
  SIS U12 lost 2-5 vs SIS U13A
  SIS U12 drew 2-2 vs Lauda U13A
  SIS U13 won 5-2 vs SIS U12
  SIS U13 won 4-1 vs Lauda U13A
• M3-4 Girls Hockey Results
  SIS U14 lost 2-3 vs SIS U15A
  SIS U14 won 2-0 vs Lauda U15A
  SIS U15 won 3-2 vs SIS U14
  SIS U15 lost 1-0 vs Lauda U15A
• M3-4 Boys Hockey Results
  SIS U14 won 2-1 vs SIS U15A
  SIS U14 lost 1-3 vs Lauda U15A
  SIS U15 lost 1-2 vs SIS U14
  SIS U15 lost 0-1 vs Lauda U15A

Thanks go to Mr Stone, Miss Misaac, Miss Avril Hunter and Mr Kevin Dennis for organising and refereeing each tournament.

1. U19 International Basketball and Volleyball: This week, we welcome IKNS school from Bahrain for a sports tour. On Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 March, their U19 boys basketball and volleyball teams will participate in competitions at SIS as follows:

• 4.00pm Thursday 18 March Basketball (SIS, IKNS and Westside)
• 4.00pm Friday 19 March Basketball (SIS, IKNS and EIC)
• 10.00am Saturday 20 March Recreational Multi Sports (Volleyball/Badminton/Indoor Football) (SIS and IKNS)

2. U13 and U15 International Sports Competition: On Wednesday 18 March, Girls U13 (M1/2) and U15 (M3/4) Football and Boys U13 (M1/2) and U15 (M3/4) Basketball will be involved in a sports competition in Victoria Stadium, Gibraltar. Buses will be departing at 9.00am and returning at 4.00pm. Passports are essential!

3. Junior Golf Event: On 20th March, a Junior Series Golf Competition will be staged at the 9-hole golf course El Higueral. The format for the competition will be a singles Stableford. There will be prizes for the best individual scores and nearest the pin. The entry fees for the competition will be: €20 for 9 holes or €25 for 18 holes. For further information about the Junior Series please contact PGA Professional, Andrew Butler 655 367 024 or 655 367 024 or tournaments@primegolf.eu.