Foundation Years: Update and Induction Week programme

Dear Foundation Years Parents and Students,

I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your child for the new school year of 2020/2021, and especially to all our Grade 6 students and new students in Grade 7 and 8. 

We hope that you all had a lovely and restful summer holiday and are looking forward to this upcoming school year. 

If your child is new to our school, we understand that they might feel nervous and unsure. Our tutors will do their best to make them feel comfortable and at home at the RISS.  We understand that every child’s transition to a new school and new country is different, and we take great care to support our students throughout this process and any possible support that they might need.

Throughout the next few weeks you will receive information from your child’s tutor and also via the weekly Bulletin.  You are also welcome to email your child’s tutor if you have any other questions regarding the school etc.

This year we will have an induction week during the first week of school before lessons start and on Wednesday 2 September each grade will go on a day trip.  We are currently preparing for the day trips and will need some information from you.  Basic information for each trip is shared below.  Please read the information regarding your child’s trip carefully.  We are also sharing information regarding the programme for Thursday 3 September and Friday 4 September.

I would also like to introduce you to my colleague Ms O’Keefe, who will be working alongside me from the beginning of this school year, as she will stand in for me from the end of September until the beginning of March, as I will be on maternity leave during this period of time.

Again, we wish you all the best for this coming year.
Kind regards,
Marietjie Swart
Head of Foundation Years

Induction Week: Tuesday 1st of September

Induction Week: Wednesday 2nd of September

Grade 6:  

When: Wednesday 2 September (Depart 08:15, arrive back at school approximately 18:00)

Students should be at school already at 08:00.

Where:  Enkhuizen
Transport:  Bus & Boat (at Zuiderzee Museum)
Activities: Visit Zuiderzee Museum & climbing course at Klimpark Streekbos.

Further information and what to bring:

• It is compulsory to wear a face mask on both the bus and boat for all.
• Clothing advice for the Klimpark Streekbos (climbing course):  comfortable clothing that is allowed to get a bit dirty, closed shoes with a good profile, tie long hair in a bun or ponytail, remove any jewelry or watches and empty pockets before climbing.
• In case of rain, the programme will still take place.  In that case, please bring appropriate clothing like a rain jacket.
• Snack and water bottle for during the morning.
• Lunch will be provided.
• Complete the following Google form for permission, medical details and food allergies, before Sunday 30 August at 20:00.

Grade 7:  

When: Wednesday 2 September (Depart 08:30, arrive back at school approximately 17:00).  

Students should be at school already at 08:15.

Where:  Hazerswoude-Dorp (Jeu de Boer)
Transport:  Bus 
Activities: Activities at Jeu de Boer (Farmers golf, clog painting, farmers games)

Further information and what to bring:

• It is compulsory to wear a face mask on the bus for all.
• It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear (for walking in the fields).
• In case of rain, the programme will still take place.  In that case, please bring appropriate clothing like a rain jacket.
• Snack and water bottle for during the morning.
• Lunch will be provided.
• Complete the following Google form for permission, medical details and food allergies, before Sunday 30 August at 20:00.

Grade 8:

When: Wednesday 2 September (Depart 08:15, arrive back at school approximately 17:15).  

Students should be at school already at 08:00.

Where:  Otterlo (Droompark de Zanding)
Transport:  Bus 
Activities: Activities at Droompark de Zanding (Team building activities, Safari drive)

Further information and what to bring:

• It is compulsory to wear a face mask on the bus for all.
• It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear and comfortable clothing that can get dirty.
• In case of rain, the programme will still take place.  In that case, please bring appropriate clothing like a rain jacket.
• Snack and water bottle for during the morning.
• Lunch will be provided.
• Complete the following Google form for permission, medical details and food allergies, before Sunday 30 August at 20:00.

Induction Week: Thursday 3rd of September

Induction Week: Friday 4th of September