Dear Parents,  
As always, teachers were delighted to welcome pupils back to school. Term Two promises to be as exciting and busy as Term One. Please take note of the following announcements:   
EIS West – A School with a Good Reputation:
As you know, EIS West is like no other school in Moscow. Our school has an outstanding reputation, attributed to our sense of family and community, and the unique learning opportunities we provide for all of our pupils far beyond the ordinary. We are also proud of the vibrant ethos that prevails throughout our dynamic and diverse school community.  
Please be reminded that pupils from EIS West also have the opportunity to continue their schooling in Year 7 at EIS South-West. Last year, secondary students achieved the following excellent IGCSE and A/AS Level results. Please see the information below or at our new web-site: www.englishedmoscow.com/eis-moscow-south-west/exam-results-alumni 
Trans-Siberian Winter Express Concert:  
As previously indicated, owing to so many pupils being absent due to illness at the end of Term One, the videographer will return to school on Tuesday, 18th January to give Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 4 and Year 5 the opportunity to stage their performances. Once the video has been edited, copies of the Winter Concert will be sent to parents.  
Winter Concert Video:  
I hope everyone enjoyed watching the Winter Concert video, "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", arranged by our Music teacher, Ms Anna Denisova. The founder and chairman of Orbital Education was so impressed, when he saw the video, that he sent EIS West the following congratulatory message: “Thank you for the great blast of seasonal song and cheer.” 
Just in case you haven’t seen it, please find the link below: https://youtu.be/wLjwVbuwj2Y 
Our Very Own Newspaper:  
Ms Jeanelle, our Year One teacher, and her Busy Bee Newspaper Club is thrilled to announce the launch of EIS West’s brand-new school newspaper, “Busy Bee”. Their first issue clearly illustrates that the paper is “by the pupils, for the pupils, about the pupils”. The young journalists reported about the latest buzz, including the Student Council, the Eco Club, the PE lessons, the school uniform and Halloween celebrations. You can also vote for the best newspaper front page, designed by several club members. The Busy Bee Newspaper Club members are ready to circulate this special issue to pupils and teachers.  
Afternoon/Lunchtime Club Activities:  
Please be reminded that club activities will commence next week on Monday, 17th January. A programme, featuring a wide range of activities, has been compiled by Ms Marna, our Year Five teacher. All pupils are encouraged to participate in club activities. Pupil who commute by bus are encouraged to join lunchtime activities, as they are unable to stay after school.  
As always, I invite you to contact us at school, if you have any questions or concerns. 
Regards,  
Geoff Ward – Head of School

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