Our new Information Resource Centre (IRC) is nearing completion. It is likely to be completed by June. This has been an amazing transformation of floor space to create a centre for research, innovation and ideas creation. The IRC combines conventional features of a traditional library with modern spaces and technology where students can collaborate on the creation of digital projects. The IRC is designed to accommodate up to six class groups at any one time.
Last week, I finalised a decision with my senior management to support the provision of a Senior Student Study Centre on the top floor of the new building. Next week, we will engage our interior design architect to design the space as an adult-style, mini-campus where our Year 11 and 12 students will be based for many of their classes. Our vision is to create a small, specialized, learning community that recognises the particular needs of young adults and focussed on assisting students to achieve at the highest level.
Our Senior School has a strong results orientated culture that we believe can be further enhanced through the creation of the purpose-designed, learning space.
Delays with the finalisation of the transfer of the land adjacent to the field will mean that realistically we won’t be able to occupy the new building until late this year, so we are now planning for an opening in January, 2013. At that time Prep to Year 4 classes with Performing Arts for the entire school on level 3 will be conducted in the new building.
Next week, we will commence the design work to refurbish the existing curriculum block. We are creating spaces for 21st century learners. I am constantly amazed how well this project has progressed. This is in part due to the depth of experience and vision of our parent company, Taylor’s Education Group, but most importantly due to the dedication of staff who have contributed their expertise to this project.
David Kilpatrick, Principal
Monday, 14th May 2012
- Friday, 18th May 2012
• Middle / Senior School Exam Week
Tuesday, 15th May 2012
• KL Novel Knockout Middle School - Year 7 & 8, 10.00am, ISKL
Friday, 18th May 2012
• CIS Staff Training, 9.00am - 3.30pm, Auditorium
Saturday, 19th May 2012
- Sunday, 20th May 2012
• 2-Day Supercamp Workshop (for ages 10 – 17 years), Garden International School
Tuesday, 22nd May 2012
• KL Novel Knockout Elementary - Year 5 & 6, 10.00am, Desa Park City
Thursday, 24th May 2012
• Junior School Open Afternoon, Junior School Classrooms
Friday, 25th May 2012
• Junior School Assembly, 2.20pm, Auditorium
Tuesday, 29th May 2012
• Junior School Preview Day, 10.00am - 11.30am
(Parents are invited to bring a friend to attend the Preview Day. Your friend can bring their child to experience an actual AISM classroom. Contact Marketing Dept)
Wednesday, 30th May 2012
• Walk-a-thon, 8.45am - 10.00am, AISM Field
Wednesday, 6th June 2012
• The Middle School Exhibition, 2.00pm - 6.30pm, Auditorium & Black Box