Cheese and Wine

Thank you to all ground staff who helped set up for cheese and wine and for tidying up so quickly.  We would also like to thank the Headgirl and Headboy and their prefects team who prepared snacks and served during the intermission.  A special thank you goes to Mr. Ssagala baking delicious waffles. Mrs. Bisasso & Ms Imalingat.

Science Fair

The science department will be launching a science week starting Monday 13^th February with a whole week of activities culminating in the science fair on Friday 17^th February 2012.  There will be many exciting and fun activities and displays throughout the week and at the science fair including a reptile display, volcanic eruptions, fruit batteries, a forensic area and lot, lots more.

How can you become involved?

- If you are Year 7, 8 or 9 you could work on a science project of your choice and if your project gets selected then you could display it at the science fair and get a prize.

- You could be selected to take on teams from other schools in a science challenge.  Five other schools have been invited who will bring along their best scientific brains in Year 7, 8 and 9 to come and tussle it out with Rainbow students.

- If you are not in Key Stage 3 do not despair!  You could enter the Science poetry competition or the science art competition which are open on any scientific theme.  The winning entries will receive prizes.   Look out for more information on how to enter.

- Come and be part of the science week activities.

- We will of course need lots of volunteers to help manage the event.

We are counting on your participation and support to make the day a memorable one. Ms Geria Head of Science KS4 and 5

Welcome to Rainbow

We welcome the many new families that have joined Rainbow this term. 23 children joined us in primary and 11 in the secondary school. We wish you a long, productive and happy stay in Rainbow.

The first primary assemblies of the term were all about the New Year in different parts of the world and in different religions and cultures. We learnt that though the generally used start of the year is 1^st January, the Orthodox Christians celebrate on 7^th January, the Muslim New Year will be on November 15^th and Jewish New Year in September. January 23^rd marks the start of the Chinese New Year and we learned about how that new year will be celebrated.

In the secondary school assembly, Nick Fehling (electric guitar and vocals) and Monica Diefenhardt (vocals) provided wonderful entertainment in performing two songs, providing a fine prelude to the forthcoming International Talent Show.

Parent/Teacher Consultations

Year 11 parents and guardians are invited to meet the teachers on Thursday 19^th January from 4 – 6p.m. in the secondary hall.  Mock exam results will be issued and decisions taken on IGCSE exam entries.  Students are encouraged to come along and join in the discussions about their progress.

Gala change of date

The date for the Key Stage 2 inter house swimming gala has been changed from 20^th January to Friday 27^th January, which is the day after NRM day public holiday. There will be a house meeting on Friday 20^th January from 8.15 to 8.45am. In this house meeting, children will be able to choose their races.  There will be a second house meeting just before the gala on Wednesday 25^th January to confirm the races you will be taking part in.