Posts Tagged ‘Cross cultural learning’

A trip to Saint Omer

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Dear parents

 

Kolding Realskole / The Cosmo has a twin school in the town of Saint Omer in the North of France. Again this year three teachers and a group of students aged 15-16 years will visit Kolding in week 43. They arrive Sunday October 18 and leave again Friday October 23. During the week different activitites are planned for the students and their hosts. We would like to know, if it is possible for you to house one of the French student?

 

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Pictures from Saint Omer – Notre Dame and the town hall in Saint Omer

 

At the same time there is a possibility for the students of Kolding Realskole / The Cosmo to visit Saint Omer and stay with one of the French families in week 42 – Monday October 12 to Sunday October 18. We make sure the students are on the train here in Kolding and the French teacher, Jean-François Debouscher, will pick them up and take care of accommodations and so on.

 

When the French students and teacher drive to Denmark Sunday October 18, our students will drive with them in the bus. The only thing our students has to pay for is the train ticket and pocket money; the rest is paid for.

 

Please fill out the slip below and return it, so that we can plan the trip to France in week 42 and the visit in week 43 as soon as possible. Furthermore we are planning a trip to Saint Omer in the spring for all the students, who have French. Further information will follow, so soon as we receive the notes from you.

 

Best regards,

 

Fabienne Bramsen and Simon Mosekjær

 

 

Concerning trip to and visit from Saint Omer weeks 42 and 43

 

Student’s name: _______________________

 

We can house a student in week 43: ____   We cannot house a student in week 43: ____

 

I would like to visit Saint Omer in week 42: ____

 

 

Tenth International Award Forum

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

doea Tenth International Award Forum The International Award Forum is less than three months away. All NAAs and all registered delegates have now received the Forum Programme. The Programme is available on the IAA website, but you must sign in to view it.If you have not yet registered, you need to do so on the Forum website as soon as possible. We strongly advise you to book your accommodation when you register. Accommodation is available at The Crowne Plaza, Darling Harbour, sydds.groupres@ihg.com or phone is +61 (2) 9260 3084. You must book your own accommodation.Please contact us at forum@intaward.org if you have any queries.

 

Each NAA is invited to send two delegates, who would normally be your national chairman and your national director or equivalent. If any NAA wishes to send additional delegates they must seek the approval of the secretary general.

89125 sydney opera house2 Tenth International Award Forum Please note that we are using one point of contact for each NAA, as nominated by you on the Intention to Attend form. We will continue to liaise with you on Forum matters through this one point of contact and ask that person to ensure all of your NAA delegates receive the information. Please help us to make this work.

 

Outing to Aarhus, Saturday the 4th of July

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Due to the fact that several students are not able to participate in the trip to Aalborg, it would be very expensive, so we have decided to go to Aarhus Saturday the 4th of July.

 

We leave from the school at 9.00 and will be back between 16.00 and 17.00.

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In Aarhus we will visit the Gamle BY – the old town – which is 5-star world-class experience, and is under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen. There are 75 historical houses, gardens, exhibitions, houses, shops, and workshops. The museum is a living and breathing experience of what it was like to live and work in a Danish market town, as it was in the old days. Here it is possible to experience a market town at the time of Hans Christian Andersen, where fairytale awaits just around the corner. Meet the people and characters of yesteryear, experience life as it was in their living rooms and kitchens; and smell the flowers right in their own gardens. Try out the old children’s games, or go on an exploration through-out the museums extensive exhibitions. Den Gamle By is also the home of The Danish Poster Museum, which displays interesting exhibitions throughout the year. Also ensure to visit the Danish Museum of Clocks and Watches and Den Gamle By’s large toy museum. Traditional tea garden, historical shops and a large Museum shop.

 

 

Afterwards we go to the Dyrepark – the animal resort – south of Aarhus to eat lunch and see some of the animals, which are two kinds of dears and wild dyrepark arhus 300x214 Outing to Aarhus, Saturday the 4th of Julyboar.

 

The animal resort is close to the beach, and if the weather allows it, we will walk down and play in the sand, but the students are not allowed to bath.

 

We need to know how many students, who will participate so please let us know as soon as possible.

 

The students will receive their report card Friday the 3rd of July before they go home.

 

Best regards,

 

 

Simon Mosekjær

The cost is approximately 100.00 for transport besides money for lunch.

Picnic Day – Thursday June 25

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Picnic Day –

Thursday June 25

 

Stage 1

 

This year the trip for stage 1 goes to Madsby Legepark in Fredericia.

 

The students will meet at the railway station before 8 o’clock. The homeroom teachers will be waiting for them in order for all to be ready to depart with the trail, which leaves at 8:11.

 

The children will be back at the railway station at 12:30, and they will be accompanied to the school. The day ends at 11:50. The After School Recreation Centre is open as usual.

 

If you pick your child up at the railway station, remember to notify the homeroom teacher.

 

The children must bring suitable clothes as it rain. They should also bring lunch and something to drink.

 

The kiosk at the park will be open, and the children can bring no more than DKK 25.00.

 

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The rest of the students of The Cosmo

 

The trip goes to Danfoss Universe on Als.

 

The bus leaves the school at 8:10. The students have to be in their classroom at 8:00.

 

The students must bring a backpack with their lunch and something to drink.

 

The activities of the day will be outside as well as inside, so please make sure that they wear suitable clothes.

 

The students may bring money for souvenirs, ice and something to drink; it is on their own responsibility.

 

Please do not bring mobile phones.

 

We will be back at the school around 14:30.

 

 danfoss Picnic Day – Thursday June 25

 

 

Press Information

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

The Cosmo – Kolding Realskole offers new Cambridge International Primary Programme.

The Cosmo – Kolding Realskole has been awarded membership of the Cambridge International Primary Programme by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).Notes to EditorsUniversity of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications for 14-19 year olds. CIE offers a broad range of qualifications, created for an international audience. CIE’s qualifications include Cambridge IGCSE and International A/AS Level. CIE qualifications are taken in 150 countries and recognised by universities, educational providers and employers across the world.For further information contact:Mr. Simon MosekjaerMembership of Cambridge International Primary Programme, approved for local school.

The Cosmo – Kolding Realskole will be able to use the Cambridge International Primary Programme, which helps teachers develop Mathematics, English and Science skills and knowledge in children aged five to eleven. The Cambridge International Primary Programme provides guidance for curriculum development and classroom teaching and learning, and it allows teachers to assess children’s learning as they progress.

Ann Puntis, Chief Executive of University of Cambridge International Examinations, said: “We are delighted that The Cosmo – Kolding Realskole has taken this step to provide young students with the best possible education.

“By implementing the Cambridge International Primary Programme, The Cosmo – Kolding Realskole is using an international curriculum that will be of great benefit to their students.”

Mr. Simon Mosekjaer, Head of Department, said: “The Cosmo – Kolding Realskole is proud to be associated with Cambridge. The Cambridge International Primary Programme allows us to extend our service to the local community.”

To learn more about the Cambridge International Primary Programme and CIE, visit 

www.cie.org.uk

 

About CIE

CIE is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a not-for-profit organisation and part of the University of Cambridge. CIE has a strong pedigree in development and research – it was the first exam board to develop the International GCSE 20 years ago. We constantly review our provision and introduce new subject areas and qualifications. CIE offers unrivalled support to its network of registered Centres.

 

Head of Department

The Cosmo – The International School of Southern Denmark

A department of Kolding Realskole

Vesterbrogade 6

6000 Kolding

Denmark

Tel: 00 45 75 52 05 00

Fax: 00 45 75 53 85 26

Email: info@thecosmo.dk

or

Geraldine Seymour

International Communications Manager

University of Cambridge International Examinations 1 Hills Road

Cambridge

CB1 2EU

United Kingdom

Fax:+44 1223 553558

Tel: +44 1223 553323

The World around Us

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

At The Cosmo we constantly strive to broaden the students’ horizons. One of the ways, in which we do that, is to work together with schools around the world.

 

c aseflogo The World around UsWe are currently in contact with two schools, one in France and one in Zambia, with whom we hope to begin a project about global warming and sustainable development of new types of energy (wind, wave, solar energy and other types of non-polluting energies).

 

Moreover, the school is going to be a member of AEC-Net (Asia-Europe Classroom Net), which promotes collaborative cross-cultural learning and exchanges, and we hope to be able to make an exchange for the students to one of the member schools.

 

The aims of the AEC-Net are to foster collaboration across the member countries; to encourage the advancement of education through the use of info-communication technology; to develop innovative and interactive platforms offering online inter-cultural learning opportunities and to develop a network of schools in Asia and Europe.logo11 The World around Us

Companies lament lack of international schools

Friday, June 5th, 2009

A lack of international schools are causing major problems for top Danish companies

 

Numerous top business executives are worried that they will have augmenting difficulties in attracting and retaining international employees in the future due to the fact that there are no places in international schools available for their children.

 

The results of a recent survey carried out by Heidrick & Struggles shows that a number of HR managers in some of the country’s leading companies believe the problem of securing a place in an international school for the children of foreign employees is one of the major challenges faced by the Danish companies.

 

 

Foreign employees are not willing to accept a position, no matter how well-paid or how interesting the position might be, if they are not able to get a place at an international school for their child or children.

 

The Economy and Business Affairs Minister, Lene Espersen, said in an interview that it has made a big impression on her that there are problems finding international schools for children of foreign employees, and that she will discuss the issue with Education Minister Bertel Haarder. Hopefully, the two ministers will come up with some kind of solution.

 

Read more about the issue at http://expatindenmark.com/news/Pages/companies_and_intschools.aspx

Our Comenius Project

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Dear students and parents

Kolding Reaskole is a part of Comenius project, which involves a visit from students and teachers from three different countries. The guests from Portugal, Cyprus and Romania will arrive Thursday, April 23rd and stay to Wednesday, April 29th.

As I am one of the co-ordinators of the project, I will be more or less indisposed during the abovementioned period of time. Should you need to contact me in matters concerning your children, please send a mail, as I will not be able to take any calls. You are welcome to call the school at +45 75 52 05 00 and leave a message, and I will return your as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Simon