Student Report October 2022

Student Name: Sukkerd, Anna

Year: 10
Attendance %: 95
House Points: 7

Tutor’s Report - Ms Rahnee Kim

This half term we have focussed on non-cognitive skills in order to support students in their IGCSE
ambitions. Students have been guided to understand their personal motivations and develop a sense
of vision when setting meaningful goals. It has been great to see the teamwork shown throughout
the various house activities such as team building games, competitive sport events and the
preparations for the STEAM fair. Anna has practised and joined several basketball and volleyball
matches competing with other international school students. I hope that Anna will demonstrate her
skills in upcoming Fobisia competition in Bangkok.

Subject Teacher Attainment Engagement Organisation Homework

Biology Ms Bradshaw 8 1 1 1
Business Studies Mr Odeny 7 1 1 1
Chemistry Ms Kaur 6 2 2 2
English Mr Emm 5 1 1 1
IGCSE PE Mr Deegan 5 2 1 N/A
Mandarin Ms Pang B 1 1 1
Mathematics Mr Gordon 7 1 1 2
PSHE Ms Russek N/A 1 1 N/A
PP FOBISIA Squad Mr Deegan N/A 1 1 N/A

Prince of Wales Island International School

1 Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6, Bandar Baru Air Putih, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia
E-mail: dp.curriculum@powiis.edu.my Tel: +604-8689999 Fax: +604-8689900
Website: www.powiis.edu.my   MTT LEARNING ACADEMY SDN BHD (733077-D)
Biology
Year ten have studied some key biological concepts throughout this half term, such as the structure
of cells, life processes, and how organisms are classified. They have also started learning about the
movement of substances into and out of cells, which has allowed them to use their practical skills to
model biological processes. The attainment grade is based on the half term assessment and work
completed in their lessons.
Ms Bradshaw

Business Studies
This term students were introduced to the underlying ideas and concepts in business, including the
purpose and nature of business activity and how businesses can be classified. They also studied
enterprise, the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the central role of business plans in
assisting entrepreneurs, as well as the methods that governments might use to help business
start–ups. They further developed knowledge about how business size can be measured, types of
business organisation, business objectives and stakeholder objectives.
Mr Odeny
Chemistry
This half term in chemistry the class has covered the following topics; States of matter Elements,
compounds and mixtures, atomic structure, The Periodic Table Group 1 (alkali metals) and Group 7
(halogens). The students have also learnt about working in a safe environment and being
resourceful, as well as sustainable in line with the school values. The attainment grade is based on
classwork, homework and end of unit assessments.
Ms Kaur

English
Students study the Edexcel 4EA1 English First Language course as well as the Edexcel 4ET1 English
Literature course.

This term they have been studying 'An Inspector Calls' by JB Priestley. Students have been
developing their understanding of the context of the play, the dramatic form and devices employed
by Priestley as well as developing their knowledge of the plot, themes and characters. The final
assessment will be an exam style essay question.
Students have also been developing their inferential reading skills, their understanding of language
and structure and their ability to analyse a writer's intentions; all of which transfer directly to the
English Language examinations.
Mr Emm

IGCSE PE
In IGCSE PE, Year 10 have started the theory topic of "The Skeletal & Muscular Systems". We have
then applied this knowledge to starting a simple weight training programme in the school gym. In
the Practical part of the course we have already completed some basic fitness testing, as well as
started to assess ability in Badminton.
Mr Deegan
Prince of Wales Island International School
1 Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6, Bandar Baru Air Putih, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia
E-mail: dp.curriculum@powiis.edu.my Tel: +604-8689999 Fax: +604-8689900
Website: www.powiis.edu.my   MTT LEARNING ACADEMY SDN BHD (733077-D)
Mandarin
IGCSE Mandarin Chinese Foreign Language course. This half term, students have learned about
everyday activities and personal life. Through a variety of activities, students have discussed their
hobbies, leisure activities and daily schedule, as well as exchanged opinions about food and meals.
Students have practised writing in letter format to express their thoughts on food and meals in
school. Students were assessed on their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills by reading
someone's daily routine and a blog (food review).
Ms Pang
Mathematics
Students study the Edexcel IGCSE Higher Mathematics course (4MA1) with the examinations taking
place in June 2024.
Many of the topics that are covered in the first half-term of the course form the core elements of
the IGCSE. This included topics such as decimals, fractions, percentages, and ratio & proportion.
Their understanding is challenged, and they are given guidance regarding exam techniques for these
topics. Students also extended their knowledge and understanding of upper and lower bounds -
degrees of accuracy, standard form, and the index laws for number. Because of the content level,
the maximum grade achievable in the first term is 7.
Mr Gordon

PSHE
This half-term Year 10 have been studying positive psychology. They have completed a strengths
inventory and have begun to explore resilience.
Ms Russek
PP FOBISIA Squad
This term, the students have been able to prepare for the various athletics events for the U15
FOBISIA Games in November, as well as attend some practice matches for the 4 sports.
Mr Deegan

Prince of Wales Island International School

1 Jalan Sungai Air Putih 6, Bandar Baru Air Putih, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia
E-mail: dp.curriculum@powiis.edu.my Tel: +604-8689999 Fax: +604-8689900
Website: www.powiis.edu.my   MTT LEARNING ACADEMY SDN BHD (733077-D)