We have had a quiet time at school this week with a number of families who chose not to send their children to school in the Early Years. Attendance was better today, with fewer children absent.

To date, we have only heard of a total of 2 student cases.

It is normal that this number may continue to increase. The important thing to note is that it is not increasing at an alarming rate.

At the moment not everyone is being tested for the virus by doctors and hospitals. The current practice is to give a clinical diagnosis. A doctor evaluates the symptoms and decides the likelihood of someone having H1N1.This particular strain has proven to be similar to seasonal flu. 

The school has a Pandemic Influenza Contingency Plan which is on the school website for your information. 

There is also a Question and Answer sheet which may answer some of your questions concerning BESG response to the H1N1 pandemic.

Continue to talk to your children about respiratory and hand washing hygiene. 

Be Healthy! 

Bus Fee

We If you haven't paid your bus fee yet please transfer to our bank account at the latest Friday 30th October.

There will be a prize giving at assembly!

TEAM POINTS

Children are awarded team points for positive behaviour and good work. These team points are collected every week and added up to reach a grand total at the end of the school year. Team points are also read out in assembly on Monday morning.

P.E. Kit

All children should have a well fitting P.E. Kit in school which includes trainers. P.E. is an important part of the curriculum. Please ensure your child is prepared with the correct sports kit.

Message from School Nurse

In line with the school H1N1 contingency plan, from Monday 26th October we are initiating the People on Board scheme.

Anyone who has travelled outside of Ankara within the last 2 weeks is kindly requested to forward their name and details of travel to me at kantoine@besg.org.

The aim is to enhance the schools level of vigilance regarding H1N1. 

We are also installing hand cleaning stations at the front and back doors of the school. Every visitor who steps into the school will be advised to clean their hands with antibacterial hand gel. This is another step in controlling routes of transmission of H1N1. 

Swimming

No swimming until further notice.

Year 3 Assembly

Year 3 Assembly is postponed to 5th November 9am. 

SHINING STARS

Each week the teachers choose children for special recognition. Their pictures are displayed in school on our shining stars display board. Here are this week's Shining Stars for this week:

LIBRARY NEWS

Year1 Quotes on 'Why We Like the Library.' 

"I like reading books and the books I like to read are Charlie and Lola." - Pina

"I like to read every book that I like."  - Emi 

"I like to read dinosaur books."  - Onur

"Because you are allowed to choose all the books which you like."  -  Engin

"I like the library because there are lots of puppets."  -  Hendrik

"I like the library because I like reading chapter books." - Ada

"Because there are lots of beautiful books."  - Booyoung

"Because there are some books from the same characters."  - Ela

"I like the library there is lots of books."  -  Endique

"I like choosing books." - Leoni 

"I like the Gruffalo."  -  Tom

"I like the comic books."  -  Robert

"I like to read the books and choose the train books."  - Sean

"I like the library because it has lots of books, animals and pillows."  - Dante

"I like the library because we get to read stories." - Matthew 

  Ann Kardas

School Uniform

We have been reminding the children to tuck in their shirts in a bid to improve the appearance of the children in their school uniform.

Unfortunately a number of children are wearing uniform which is very tight around their waist. This not only does not allow for shirts to be tucked inside but is also extremely uncomfortable for the child.

Some uniform is also very small with trousers also up to their ankles.

Please check your child’s uniform for comfort and fit this weekend. 

Many Happy Returns

Pupils with birthdays between the 24th October and 30th October are included in our list this week.

Paint-Box Song Picture Competition

Mrs. Şehirlioğlu is proud to announce those B.E.S.G. children who entered the “Paint-Box” song picture competition. All of the pictures were fantastic and showed their interest for the Harvest Assembly. Thank you to all B.E.S.G. students....

Volunteers to Help in School   

If you would like to volunteer help in school listening to readers or helping in the school library please contact me at dakyurek@besg.org

Have good weekend!

Dawn Akyürek
Head Teacher

Year 4 India Celebration Day

Well done to Year 4 Sparrows for celebrating and sharing their learning during their India Celebration Day last Friday. Everyone had a fantastic day that was made all the more enjoyable thanks to our parent helpers and special visitor from the Indian Embassy earlier in the week.

Sparrows dressed up in traditional and contemporary Indian clothes, performed their Traditional-Bollywood Fusion Dance for the rest of Key Stage Two in the morning and enjoyed watching Miss Sibel perform a full traditional dance as well. They made traditional garlands, invited Lakshmi (goddess of prosperity) into the school by making a rangoli at the entrance and ate pakoras, samosas and biryani with their fingers from banana leaves! 

Sparrows say, "Shubh Deepawali, everyone! May all your Diwali wishes come true this year!"