TISS Tenby International Secondary School Mr Richard, Head of Secondary Mr Gregory C Mowday, Campus Principal

Vision and Mission Our Vision and Mission Our Vision: “A United World at Peace- Through Education” Our Mission: To enable students to: achieve their full potential for academic excellence and achievements in sports and the arts; develop the values of compassion, responsibility and integrity; become effective communicators, creative thinkers and independent learners; To encourage the values of cultural diversity and acceptance of others different from oneself; To promote the values of democracy, equality before the law and respect for The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; To promote international understanding for a peaceful world.

Why come to Tenby? “You feel like the teachers care about you” “Learning is fun” “There is always something happening” “You can have your say and teachers will listen” “Its like another family” “I cannot wait until school starts back” “Horizons week” “Tenby’s Got Talent”

Lower Secondary Curriculum Years 7-9 (age 11-14) - 3-year curriculum programme Based on the National Curriculum for England but adapted for an international setting Subjects studied are English (First Language), Maths (Year 8), Science, Chinese (First or Foreign Language) or French (Foreign Language), Art, IGCSE Physical Education, Design Technology, Geography, History, ICT, Drama, Bahasa Malaysia, Physical Education, PSE. All students sit Cambridge administered Checkpoint tests at the end of Year 9 in English, Maths and Science

Upper Secondary Curriculum Years 10 and 11 (age 14-16) - Two year curriculum programme All students follow a core of English (First Language & Literature), Maths, Foreign Language (Chinese or French) and PE/PSE (non-examination subjects) Students choose six options from Art & Design, Bahasa Malaysia, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Design Technology, Drama, Geography, History, ICT, Music, PE, Physics All students sit Cambridge-administered IGCSEs at the end of the course (students can also enter for the ICE as an additional qualification)

Sixth Form Curriculum Years 12 and 13 (age16-18) -Two year curriculum programme All students follow our unique Core programme, comprising AS Global Perspectives, Careers advice, University Counselling and PSE Students choose three, four or five AS-Level subjects to take in Year 12 These either continue into year 13 to be converted into full A-Levels or can be dropped or changed for different AS-Levels in Year 13. Sixth Form has the support of a school environment and small class sizes but encourages development of independent learning skills and leadership International Award programme encourages students to develop their interests outside the formal curriculum

Base-line testing and ‘Value-Added’ All students sit CAT Assessments in their year of entry and then again in Year 10. Gives an indication of ability in four key areas (Non-Verbal, Verbal, Spatial Awareness and Quantitative Reasoning) Allows us to set meaningful targets for all students and for you as parents to see what are realistic expectations for your child. These are independent of any content they might learn at school.

Assessment at TISS - what’s it for? Monitor student progress effectively Help teaching staff to plan and revise units of work effectively Identify students who need additional support or extension work Allow students to assess their own performance and set targets for their own improvement Report to parents and other schools/colleges when necessary

Developing rounded individuals Pastoral care and support from Form-Tutors Academic programme focused on a balanced approach Sporting Activities Programme- regular involvement with other schools Annual Horizons Week Trips for all students Bonding Day, UN Day, World Heritage Day Regular student-led Assemblies Active Student Council Student Leaders programme recognises leadership skills in every year group School Charter and Expectations- developed with our students for our school community

Co-Curricular Programme Emphasis on taking part and improvement. Many sports activities have both recreational and team options Students do at least one sports activity per week but can do as many as 10 School finishes at 2.20/4.00/5.20pm depending if students are taking part in activities Team sport trials run at the start/end of terms Many activities are free - modest charges for others The 1% Club, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

Parents Association (TSPA) and Student Council (STUCO) Both organise a variety of events around school and act as a discussion forum for all of our parents/students Supports and complements the work we are doing in school as well as giving a forum for voicing concerns and suggestions TSPA committee members/helpers always welcome – email; tspa.penang@gmail.com

Transition This can be a challenging time for students & parents; Our aim is to make the move from SCIPS to TISS as smooth as possible Regular Parents’ Meetings Students’ Meetings Familiarisation with the Secondary Facilities Special lessons taught by the TISS Staff to Y6 as part of Transition Days Buddy System Induction Sessions Bonding Residential Student Host TSPA

Support Year 6 students will miss their Class Teacher who provides all their support. TISS has a different model of support; One or Two Tutors Pastoral Coordinator School Counselor School Nurse School Secretary Head of Pastoral Child Protection Officer Deputy Head of Secondary Head of Secondary

Senior Leadership Team @ TISS Head CPD Leader Head of Pastoral Mr Richard Lukats Ms Indu Bedi Mr Ben John Dedicated team of middle leaders responsible for delivering the Curriculum, Pastoral Care and Co-Curricular Activities.

Admission into TISS Pre-registration is open now (no fees required) Students entering from SCIPS all receive ranking points into our admissions system. Additional points also available. Registration for any student with ranking points starts 1st February. All other registrations are considered from 1st March onwards. All students sit entrance assessments and most are interviewed as part of the registration process.

Any questions? Email: penang@tenby.edu.my