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To all in the Uplands Community,

It is hard to believe that next week will be half term! It has been a
very busy two months packed with activities and learning in and out
of school.

This week has been no exception. Success in the classrooms has been
reflected in our Secondary School Parent Teacher Consultations,
whilst the Primary School have been out and about in Penang, and
Uplands continues to display its sporting prowess on the football
pitch.

Please see the articles for each of these updates inside this newsletter.

May I wish you and your family a very enjoyable and relaxing half
term. We look forward to seeing the children reinvigorated and
rejuvenated on Monday 27th October.

Have a great week and a happy Deepavali!
Your sincerely,

Matthew Bristow
Principal
Follow us on Twitter: @ispuplands











Contents Page No
Message from The Principal 1

Secondary News 2

Years 10 & 11 News 3

Uplands Roar 4 - 6

Primary News 7 - 10

Primary Library Mural 11 - 12

Salvation Army Penang Day 12

School Calendar 13 & 14




















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Reports
It was great to see all of the secondary students exit the school gates last Friday with a sealed envelope in hand, eager to
get home to their parents so they could open their progress report.or for some, it was out of sight of the teachers, so
they could open their reports by themselves. All in all, I believe this report cycle has been extremely successful and all
students should now be able to set their targets and goals for the rest of the term, and hopefully, the rest of the academic
year.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday was a very busy day for all of the Secondary teachers, with many of them having over 70 Parent-Teacher
Conferences throughout the day. Thank you to all of the parents who attended these very important meetings. I hope you
gained some valuable insight into how your child is doing this academic year and spent some time discussing this
information with them. I am always open to feedback in regards to the logistics of the day, so please do not hesitate to
contact me if you have some valuable tips to help improve the day for all of the Uplands community.

O15 Boys & Girls Football
Last Friday afternoon and throughout the day on Saturday, I was both extremely privileged and proud to watch our Boys
and Girls Over-15 Football Teams participate in the Annual Dalat Football Tournament, held at the Penang Sports Club.
The girls played some super, tough football and were undefeated in their round robin competition against the hosts and
ISKL. The boys absolutely dominated all of their games, easily beating teams of the caliber of ISKL, Mont Kiara and MAZ to
run out easy winners. This is my 8
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academic year at Uplands and I have never seen a team play with such precision,
finesse and confidence as this team. Congratulations to all of the players involved, as well as the dedicated staff; Mr Robert
Scully, Mr Dean Metcalfe, Mr Mick Hollis and Ms Justine Bell. I wish you all the very best of luck for the rest of the season
and the tournaments ahead.

Article of the Week

I found another great article on the BBC Website yesterday in regards to secondary school aged children using the Internet.
Call for teens to self-regulate net use was published on Wednesday 15
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October and was based around a study with
regards to teenagers use of the Internet and the restrictions placed on them. Some of the main findings highlighted in
the article were:
Children who have positive offline relationships with their parents are more likely to navigate the web in a sensible
way
Supportive and enabling parenting has a more positive impact than restricting or monitoring internet use
Teenagers left to self-regulate their Internet and social media use are more likely to teach themselves new skills
online and maintain positive online relationships.
It is extremely important in this day and age that all students are using the Internet wisely and are very careful in what
practices they are involved in. Please take the time to talk with you child about the correct use of the Internet and carefully
explain the effects it may have on them and/or others.

Have a great half term break. Please ensure you keep safe and enjoy your family time.

Craig Skinner
Head of Secondary School
craig.skinner@uplands.org
http://blogs.uplands.org/hos/
Follow us on Twitter: @UplandsSecSch

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It was pleasing to meet so many of the Year 10 & 11 parents on Wednesday during the PTC day. The most enjoyable
part of the day was congratulating the students on both their academic results and their outstanding effort scores they
achieved. If you were unable to attend the PTC day or have any questions or concerns that went unanswered, please
contact either your childs subject teacher or myself via e-mail at Iain.driscoll@uplands.org to arrange a time to meet.

Straight after the PTCs had finished, the U15 basketball teams were in action against POWIIS. A full match report is
available further on in this newsletter, but congratulations to the following Year 10s and 11s who took part: Felipe,
Jens, Mahon, Calvin, Caleb, Ernest P, Oliver R, Kengo, Chun Jo, Sibeak, Jia Wen, Shinta, Edwina and Priya.

Finally, congratulations to all of the students in Year 10 and 11 on a fantastic first half term. I wish you all a relaxing and
enjoyable half term break and look forward to seeing everyone nice and refreshed on the 27
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of October!


Roar Sports

The U15 basketball teams were in action on Wednesday against POWIIS. It was great to have all the boys and girls
commit to playing considering it was straight after the PTC day. The boys were eager to win their first league game and
put into practice the skills and tactics they have been learning during their weekly training sessions. They started with
great promise and put the pressure on the POWIIS team but a few quick baskets from the visitors unnerved our boys
and they never really recovered. Despite some moments of great individual skill, the team went down 22-38.

The girls were trying to complete the double over POWIIS, having beaten them a few weeks back. Playing the first
competitive match on the new F-Block court, the girls continued their rich run of form and never really let POWIIS into
the game. Some great passing moves enabled the girls to run away 16-8 victors.

Iain Driscoll
Head of Year 10 & 11 and Secondary PE



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Roar Sport

O15 Boys and Girls Football

Boys

The Dalat Cup was the first opportunity for us, the O15 boys, to get our hands on some silverware by showcasing
what we had practiced on the training ground. Unbeaten so far in the PSAC league, we were confident going into the
competition with the determination to win. During the group stage, our side faced MAZ who posed an early challenge
for us, holding us to a 3-3 draw. We then played Mont Kiara, who were worthy opponents but couldnt contain our
sharp attack as we ended up winning the game 3-0. This put the Uplands boys in prime position on top of the table
after a promising day of football.

On the next day, we faced a familiar MAZ team in the semi-finals. Playing them in the group stages fell to our
advantage as we knew the way they played and countered their game plan effectively. With some great passing play
and a rock solid defense, we sailed through to the finals, winning 5-0. With victory at our fingertips, we gave it all our
effort in the finals against ISKL, scoring two goals in the first half and a late goal in the second half to end the game
and finish the tournament on a high. Winning this tournament has given us momentum and motivation and hopefully
we can perform as well in the coming Phuket 7s tournament!
























Squad: Sebastien, Shikhar, Amit, Zaakir, Felipe, Deryl, Kevin, Jens, Diken, Elias, Jackson, James, Oliver R, Oliver M, Ong
& Tim
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Girls

Last weekend, the Uplands O15 Girls took part in our first tournament of the year: Dalat's annual 11 a-side
tournament. With a mix of girls from the A and B 7 a-side teams, we hadn't really played together as an 11 a-side
team before our first match against Dalat on Friday morning. After conceding an early goal, we fought back to draw 1-
1 with a goal from Niki Butterfield.

The next day we had to play 3 games, two against ISKL and another against Dalat. Our game against ISKL was quite
close in the first half, with all of us warming up to the game; the score was 0-0 at half time. In the second half, we
played a lot more comfortably and 4 of our shots hit the back of their net (2 from Jasmin Dalsgaard, 1 from Vanessa
Gehrig and 1 from Niki), displaying our dominance. We then played Dalat again for a very close 0-0 draw with the
entire team connecting extremely well. The final game came just minutes after our previous one, and we needed to
win it to be overall champions. An incredible display of composure and strength in the first half saw India Petrucco
score the first goal for Uplands. ISKL later equalised, but we fought back with a great goal from Niki, to end the
tournament as the 'Spike and Strike Ladies Soccer Champions'! I'm incredibly proud of all the LADIES and look forward
to more brilliant football this academic year!























Uplands O15 Girls: Annelie, Helena, Honami, India, Isobel, Jasmin, Logan, Marcella, Matilde, Niki, Selina, Serena,
Vanessa G, Vanessa T, Vera and Victoria

Helena Tan (Captain)

As always for all fixture/event write ups, photos, calendar and training information please go to:
www.uplandsroarsport.webs.com

And for more immediate Roar Sport updates you can follow us via Twitter at: @UplandsSport


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Monday Night Football

We have been running some Slow Motion Football on Mondays evenings, 8pm to 9pm, for the past month or so.
This is very much intended as a social kick-about, and parents are more than welcome to come along and join in. If
interested please bring along a blue and a white top.

Dean Metcalf
Head of PE Faculty
Follow us on Twitter: @UplandsSport




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After 9 busy weeks of the school term we can look forward to a well-deserved half-term break. The remaining 8 weeks of
Term One will be filled with many events leading up to the Christmas break; Primary Halloween Party, Parent Curriculum
Evening, Year 6 Langkawi Residential, UPTA Carols by Candlelight, Primary and Secondary Christmas Concert and many
sporting events!

Primary Halloween Party: We hope many families will join us between 5:30-7:30pm on Thursday, 30 November. I know
many children, and parents too, have already begun creating their costumes. If parents would like to contribute a small
plate of finger food we can ensure that the children have more to eat than just candy!

Parent Curriculum Evening: All parents are invited to visit classrooms and meet teachers on Wednesday, 5 November
from 7:00pm onwards. Each classroom teacher will run two sessions to accommodate families with more than one child
in Primary. More detailed information will be sent to parents as soon as school resumes after half-term break.

Student Reflections: A reminder that after half-term break we would like all children in Years 3 to 6 to bring a journal or
notebook of their choice to school where they can record and reflect on their learning in a personal way.

On behalf of the Primary Team, best wishes for a Happy Deepavali and relaxing half-term break.

Ali Nicholson
Head of Primary

Wushu: Our Wushu students are invited to perform for the Charity Christmas Bazaar at Straits Quay on 22nd November
at 8pm (for half an hour). We hope more students and parents will come along to support our students and the charity!

Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan): Courses for parents and teachers, group and private lessons available under the expert tuition
of Tan Mew Hong. For more details contact Tan Mew Hong (016 542 1715) or email mhtsutton@gmail.com

Ali Nicholson
Head of Primary
Follow us on Twitter: @UplandsPriSch
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With the Deepavali celebration
approaching soon, Year 1i has been
busy making decorations for this
festive season during their art
lesson.They enjoyed making peacocks
out of decorated ice cream sticks.

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Year 5 had the privilege of hosting the primary assembly this week. The focus was the
attitude of cooperation. The skit entitled Stone Soup was performed to explain how
important cooperation is. Thus, people who cooperate make good decisions and choices.
The unit of inquiry which highlighted peoples cultural background and beliefs was linked to
traditional stories from around the world. The audience was entertained by puppets shows
and dances. Well done, Year 5.

Penang Trail Reflection
We were very excited about going for the first field trip in Year 5. We arrived at the Kapitan Keling Mosque first, the
mosque was very quiet, nice, lovely and pretty. In the Hindu temple, there were so many deities. Everyone was hungry
after that, so we stopped to have some yummy roti canai and the tarik (pulled tea). Then, we walked across the streets
to a Chinese Temple where people were praying to the Goddess of Mercy. When we went to the church, I thought I
was with my parents. It was a nice, white church. We learned that a lady was buried underneath the church. When we
came back, I was very tired but I was amazed that so many different cultures can be found in the same area and people
are living happily there.
- Miyu 5s

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Primary Library Mural

A team of talented Year 13 students have been putting their artistic skills to good use in a Creativity project for
CAS. The Primary Library now looks bright, cheerful and fun and our librarian, Sharlotte Bernard, and all the
Primary students are delighted!
A huge thank you for all your hard work, to Yu-Chien Yang, Katherine Bowden-Brown, Megan Low,
Seraphina Key, Sherlyn Chia, Kate Wilmot and Boon Lee Tan.

Mel Cartlidge
CAS Coordinator

Salvation Army Penang: Open Day 18th October

The Salvation Army Open Day is an annual food fair organised to help raise funds for the Salvation Army
Children's Home here in Penang. This year, the food fair will be held on Saturday 18th October.

Venue: 8A, Jalan Logan, 10400, Georgetown, Penang
Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm *Food usually sells fast so arriving before 12 is advisable!*

To sample some delicious treats, please bring along your own containers and bags. Food coupons will be
available to purchase at the event itself (the food stalls are unable to accept cash). Do drop by and say hello to
one of our Year 12 students, Kyhe Lin Tan, and her family who will be running the mushroom soup stall on the
day.

Enjoy!

Mel Cartlidge
CAS Coordinator







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Mid-term break School is closed Monday 20 24 October.

Classes resume - Monday 27 October

U16 & U14 Netball vs Francis Holland School Monday 27

October
(Touring UK School)

O15 Boys Football vs Dalat @ USM Tuesday 28

October

U15 Boys Basketball vs Dalat Wednesday 29 October

U15 Girls Basketball vs Dalat Wednesday 29 October

Secondary Open PSAC Swim Meet Wednesday 29 October
(Hosted @ Uplands)

Primary Halloween Party Thursday 30 October

U11/U10 Football vs Tenby Friday 31 October

O15 Boys PSAC Football Tournament Saturday 1 November
@ Uplands

O15 Boys PSAC Football Tournament Saturday 1 November
@ POWIIS

Year 3 to host Sharing Assembly Monday 3 November

Parent Curriculum Evening Wednesday 5 November

Year 6 Langkawi Residential Tuesday 18 Friday 21 November

UPTA Carols by Candlelight Tuesday 9 December

Primary & Secondary Christmas Concert Wednesday 17 December

Term 1 Ends at 12.00 noon Friday 19 December 2014

Boarding House closes at 12.00 noon Saturday 20 December 2014

Boarding House re-opens at 2.30 pm Monday 12 January 2015

Term 2 Starts Tuesday 13 January 2015

Mid Term Break at 12.00 noon Friday 13 February 2015

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Boarding House closes at 12.00 noon Saturday 14 February 2015

Boarding House re-opens at 2.30 pm Sunday 22 February 2015

School re-opens Monday 23 February 2015

Term 2 ends at 12.00 noon Thursday 2 April 2015

Boarding House closes at 12.00 noon Friday 3 April 2015

Boarding House re-opens at 2.30 pm Sunday 19 April 2015

Term 3 starts Monday 20 April 2015

School closed Labour Day Friday 1 May 2015

Term 3 ends at 12.00 noon Friday 19 June 2015

Boarding House closes at 12.00 noon Saturday 20 June 2015