Induction Questions for Y7 Intake 2022 by Dr Shaine BUSHELL https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h Welcome to the South Island Community - this Padlet will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you have before and after the induction event. en-us 2021-11-05 01:24:50 UTC 2022-10-10 04:00:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3eb.png Dedicated Year 7 Transition Website bushes1 https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2032354210 2022-02-07 05:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2032354210 Language Choice bushes1 https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2037800308 Can I switch languages if I don't enjoy my first choice?]]> 2022-02-09 12:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2037800308 Learning in Y7 bushes1 https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2037806316 Can I have more information for year 7 learning programme?]]> 2022-02-09 12:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2037806316 Language Options bushes1 https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2037811527 Are there any other kinds of languages?]]> 2022-02-09 13:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2037811527 Chinese class https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2058231920 Will students go through a test to allocate them into either Non-Native class or Near-Native class?  
For students in Near-Native class, do they have to take the Chinese subject in IB exam? Will they have a choice?]]> 2022-02-21 07:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2058231920 Do we need to get new laptop for the Y7 students or they will be allowed to use their existing apple MacBook Air. https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2058807158 2022-02-21 13:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2058807158 Chinese for Non native https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2058883043 Will there be 3 categories Native/Near-Native/Native for Chinese all the years up to Y13. How the non native Y13 IB exam for Chinese would be different to other 2 categories?]]> 2022-02-21 14:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2058883043 iSAMS login and google login https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2193680339 When will my child recieve the login credentials for iSAMS and google?]]> 2022-05-21 03:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2193680339 Students of the same class https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2199711075 Hi, will students of the same class attend all classes together? I understand that a house will likely be a mix of students from different classes to increase interactions with other schoolmates, but wish to know whether at least for year 7, classmates could stay together for most classes. Thanks.]]> 2022-05-25 17:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2199711075 I want to sign up for my child to join a summer camp, but the only session available now is 18-22 August, is the school planning anything on those dates? I don't want any conflicts. Thank you! https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2211725545 2022-06-06 03:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2211725545 School bus https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2220040867 When are we going going to find more information about the y7 school buses?]]> 2022-06-13 23:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2220040867 Pen https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2230136140 On the stationary list it said: "Blue and black writing pens", are ballpoint pens, gel pens and fountain pens allowed? 
Also, does it mean 2 of each color or 2 in total?]]> 2022-06-25 02:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2230136140 Octopus cards https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2234885193 What is “activate octopus cards” on the first day of SIS? Do students have to bring their octopus cards onsite? Thank you]]> 2022-07-01 05:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2234885193 Computer cloning https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2234886917 Hi, my child has their very own apple computer and on the start of year letters, they say that families who have their own computers need to bring them in on August 18th for cloning. How long will the cloning take and how long will we have to wait for? Thank you.]]> 2022-07-01 05:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2234886917 https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2235466464 can the students at SIS study Japanese if they wanted to?]]> 2022-07-02 07:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2235466464 When will the first day of school start? https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2246712858 For the first day of school, because it starts on Tuesday, does the school day start at 10:05 or 7:55? Thank you.]]> 2022-07-20 06:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2246712858 Girl swimsuit https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2248738204 Any requirements for girl swimsuit? Color? Style? ]]> 2022-07-24 10:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2248738204 Earphones/Headphones https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2249058499 (1) Can student use the same headphones for listening activities in language class and for music class? (2) What is the size of micro jack? 3.5mm? (3) Should the earphones/headphones come with mic?]]> 2022-07-25 04:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2249058499 0.5mm fine-liner drawing pen https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2249059542 Is this for art class? Just one in black colour? ]]> 2022-07-25 04:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2249059542 Student octopus https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2249745993 Do students need to bring the student octopus card on the first day for registration? 
Is school opened before school starts for school endorsement of the mtr octopus application form?

]]> 2022-07-26 05:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2249745993 Uniforms https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2253362748 I assume students wear the short sleeve shirt (in case of summer) during normal school days, PE Polo shirt when they have PE lessons, but what about the ECO house polo? How often and when do they wear the ECO House polo? Thanks! ]]> 2022-08-02 09:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2253362748 Catering services https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2259082378 Will school catering services resume? ]]> 2022-08-11 14:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2259082378 Cap for outdoor activities https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2268358381 Can students wear cap for outdoor activities?   I don't see that there are SIS caps for sale in the uniform shop online. Can students wear any brands or colors? Any guidelines for this?

]]> 2022-08-23 05:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2268358381 RAT kits https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2272369774 Will students be provided with free RAT kits as in ESF primary schools?]]> 2022-08-26 05:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2272369774 Water refill stations https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2272370315 Are there any water refill stations at SIS? Can students use them to refill their water bottles?]]> 2022-08-26 05:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2272370315 Mobile phones https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2272372023 Are students expected to have mobile phones with them at school to take pictures of work and upload them? or use them to scan QR codes to access certain information? Does SIS provide free WiFi to students?]]> 2022-08-26 05:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2272372023 Winter Uniforms https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2332979233 In winter time, do students still wear the summer short sleeve shirt plus knit sweater / windbreaker jacker / Fleece Jacket? Or they simply wear hoodie? When do they wear the hoodie? Thanks.]]> 2022-10-10 04:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bushes1/jcyqld36uehy4k5h/wish/2332979233