The Green School Newsletter September 2009

The first three weeks of the new academic year have been extremely smooth, busy and exciting. On the opening day we welcomed many new families to Green School and we wished them all a happy and successful year ahead. In addition, we welcomed a number of new and returning teachers. We are so fortunate to have such a highly skilled and qualified teaching staff that has the expertise to bring...
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The Green School Newsletter August 2009

Green School was host to the world famous David Copperfield recently. David had a great time exploring the campus and enjoying the Mepantigan performance. He shared with us a couple of thoughts. "My job is to create wonder in people. The unfortunate thing is that it's very rare for me to feel that same feeling of wonder. Well, thank you. Green School both architecturally, as well as your important mission... inspires and astonishes...
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The Green School Newsletter May - June 2009

The countdown to the end of Green School’s first year of operation… A year of so many ‘firsts’ and in which so much has been achieved. We do not appreciate that so much on a day-to-day basis, but now that we take the time to reflect, the educational product has been enhanced in so many ways for students...
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The Green School Newsletter March - April 2009

My previous office was on Level 27 of the North Tower of Sampoerna Strategic Square, looking down on the pollution and traffic jam on Jalan Jend. Sudirman at Casablanca in heart of the business district of Jakarta. By contrast, Kantor Pakron (the name was scratched like that onto a piece of bamboo by one of the construction workers) is on the equivalent of Level 5 (but with nothing below) bamboo columns,...
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The Green School Newsletter February - March 2009

Please find enclosed our update of events and developments in what has proved to be, yet another busy month at Green School. Whereas at the beginning of the year our attention was centred on developing school buildings and facilities, this term has seen a shift in focus, to the development of our future direction and curriculum. Integral to this has been the ongoing development of relations and...
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The Green School Newsletter January 31, 2009

Welcome to our January newsletter in this, the year of the Ox. Inside you will find out about the many fantastic things that have been going on while we were away. In ancient Chinese and Wikipedia rune the Ox is a sign of power and of prosperity arrived at through fortitude and hard work. It’s a sign packed with good portent for Green thinking and sustainability, as the world seeks out creative ways to save money and energy,...
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The Green School Newsletter December 11, 2008

Green School is an inspiring example of a truly international school. Our community consists of students from neighboring Balinese villages and the nearby countries of Malaysia and Singapore to the farthest reaches of Australia, North America, and Europe. Our student population is comprised of a diverse student body from 16 countries with 20% of our students coming from Bali...
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The Green School Newsletter October 28, 2008

Green School strives to maintain balance in the world with a diverse student body, and one of the ways in which we aim to achieve this is through our Scholarship Initiative. In order to support Bali’s local youth, Green School eagerly seeks those who would like to play an active role in a Balinese student’s life and provide education...
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The Green School Newsletter September 18, 2008

Green School welcomes South China Morning Post photojournalist, Steve Cray, to our first day opening on September 1st, 2008. Visit Steve Cray's website at www.stevecray.net...
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The Green School Newsletter August 14, 2008

When I coached interscholastic sports, I asked my athletes to eat and sleep right, get in great shape, and put the needs of the team first. I told them to make this decision one time, not to get up every day and decide what to do. For once the decision is made, the path is set and the remainder of the journey becomes relatively easy...
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The Green School Newsletter July 2, 2008

Often, on tours of our campus, I ask the members of the group to think back to the classrooms they attended in their youth. It is remarkable just how many were like the ones I sat in growing up: rectangular rooms constructed from cement blocks with rows of composite desks and chairs for 30 or more students, fluorescent lights above, and a chalk board where the teacher stood at the front of the class. Windows were small,...
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The Green School Newsletter June 4, 2008

Hello from Sibang Kaja, where we’re right at the start of Bali’s kite season. The layang-layang are flying high above us, twisting in the air above Green School as our buildings continue to rise from the earth. It’s a beautiful sight, and, as Green School's Director, I’m reminded of the privilege I have to guide but also witness the work that goes into preparing our campus for you, our community of students, parents, and friends. In this issue, we’re focusing on what it means to be both a witness and an agent of change...
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The Green School Newsletter May 16, 2008

In this edition of Notes from the Field, we want to celebrate two pieces of news. First, in response to popular demand, we’re expanding our offerings to include a Preschool. As vibrant and holistically oriented as the curriculum for Kindergarten through Year Eight, this program will serve children who are 2 years to 3 years and 9 months. And while those doors are opening, we’re very close to reaching our goal of 90 enrolled students...
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The Green School Newsletter May 6, 2008

Welcome to Notes from the Field, our chance to reach out to you from our school in the heart of Bali. This is more than just a newsletter where we can list upcoming events or provide you with basic information on Green School. It’s a place to connect you with the core of what we’re doing, the people intimately involved in building, guiding, and developing our campus, curriculum, vision. It’s a place for students, parents, neighbors, visitors from here and abroad. It will link you to pictures ,...
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The Green School Newsletter March 3, 2008

Welcome to our first issue of Notes from the Field, a newsletter that brings you the latest information on what’s happening at Green School! We also hope to provide you with a flavor for what life is like on our campus for students, parents, and everyone involved in building our incredible community. We look forward to connecting with you - our community of friends, supporters, and families from here and abroad. Now, for featured events:...
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