Newsflash: August 22, 2024

Principal’s Corner

by Mr. Ben Martin, Middle & High School Principal

I Can Tell That We Are Going to Be Friends!

Thanks to our wonderful Advisory Teachers in Grade 11 and 12, our DP students went off campus for some team building activities for a bit of fun before returning to the rigors of the Diploma program. They know that this journey won’t always be easy but they know overcoming these challenges will be worth it. And as I observed these students connecting and reconnecting with each other, I was reminded of the sweet song lyrics from Jack White of the “White Stripes”:

Upcoming events of note

• Aug 7-31: CIS Literacy Month
• Fri, Aug 23: No School (Public Holiday)
• Mon, Aug. 26: No School (Public Holiday)
• Tue, Aug. 27: PTA Coffee Morning (7:30 am) – Welcome to the PTA!

Please refer to the CIS Event Calendar for the complete calendar of school events.

Physical and Health Education (PHE) News

by Ms. Demelyn Dargantes, PYP/MYP PHE Teacher

We are thrilled to share how our elementary students are off to an incredible start in their second week of school! In Physical and Health Education (PHE), our young athletes have been fully engaged in their Invasion Games unit, and they are having a blast! 

In this unit, students are learning about teamwork, cooperation, and communication while playing fun and exciting games. Each student has been assigned different roles during the activities, and they are doing an amazing job working together to achieve their goals. 

Whether they are playing as attackers, defenders, or goalkeepers, our students are showing great effort and enthusiasm. It’s wonderful to see them support each other, share ideas, and celebrate every success as a team. Their teamwork skills are growing stronger every day! 

We are so proud of our active and lovely young athletes for their dedication and energy. They have truly made the first few weeks of PHE enjoyable and inspiring. We can’t wait to see how they continue to develop their skills throughout the year.

College & Careers Counselor Corner

by Ms. Jenny Basa, College Counselor

Ask the Counselor

Q: Do I need to take the SAT to apply to college?

A: It depends on where you are applying. If you are applying with an IB Diploma, you generally do not need to submit an SAT score. Most universities in the USA are now test-optional, meaning you are not required to include an SAT score with your application. However, some selective colleges and universities have reinstated SAT requirements. In most cases, universities in the UK, Europe, and Asia do not require an SAT score if you are applying with an IB Diploma.

For further information, please contact Ms. Basa at jbasa@cis.edu.ph.

Cebu World University Fair

To all Parents:

If you are interested in attending the Cebu World University Fair on Friday Sept 13 at 8:30-11:30am in CIS, please register here.

SAT Update

SAT 2024-2025 Test Dates

August 2024–June 2025 SAT Registration Is Now Open

*Additional Fees apply

To register for the SAT, you may click on this link.  If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Jenny Basa at jbasa@cis.edu.ph.