AIS Parents' Association - AISPA

AISPA and .singapore had the pleasure of hosting the outgoing year 12 prefects at a morning tea to thank them for their wonderful contribution to our community. Immediate Past AISPA President, Megan Williams, shared her gratitude and wished them well in their future endeavours, recognising the value of their leadership experience as they move forward, whilst incoming Head Prefects recognised they had big shoes to fill, and were appreciative of the legacy left for them. We hope the individualised water bottles gifted from AISPA remind each of these exemplar students of their time at AIS. Thankyou!

Parents from years 7-9 enjoyed cocktails and bubbles last night at the . Thanks to Fiona and the 7-9 year reps for organising this fun night.

Thanks to those parents who came along this morning to AISPA’s volunteer information session. Lots of interest in getting involved in our events and activities. We advertise specific event volunteer opportunities on Classlist under each event. We are currently looking for some volunteers to help cook eggs and bacon rolls for the Dads Breakfast on the 5th and 6th September, so please head to Classlist and put your name down if you are able to assist.

Last night the Global Festival volunteers gathered at in Dempsey Hill, with AISPA thanking everyone for their amazing contribution to the day. Using the word of the waitstaff, there was a ‘cacophony’ of voices as we all enjoyed sharing stories, and partaking in good wine and yummy platters.

You’re Invited to Breakfast with Dad!

In honour of Australian Father’s Day, AISPA is excited to host a special Breakfast with Dads event for fathers/father figures, and their children. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a morning together and celebrate the special bond between Dads and their kids. Get your tickets on Classlist now.

Event Highlights:
- Breakfast BBQ featuring egg and bacon rolls
- Continental Buffet with a variety of delicious options
- Coffee served by our talented AIS hospitality students and external baristas KAFVE
- STEM and Creative Activities to engage and entertain

Join us for a memorable breakfast experience filled with great food, engaging activities, and quality time with your children. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!

EOI for 2024 House Build - Habitat for Humanities

Always wanted to do a HOUSE BUILD for people in need, but never had the time or opportunity?
AISPA are seeking Expressions of Interest to be part of a team supporting Habitat for Humanity, Singapore to do a HOUSE BUILD in BATAM on 14-15 November 2024.
You will spend two meaningful days building alongside a homeowner in Batam to give them a home that is safe, secure and affordable.
Since 2014, Habitat’s building efforts in Batam have been focused on transforming Kabil Village, a sub-district of Nongsa, where 40% of its 20,000 residents live in shacks that are susceptible to water leaks, floods and collapse during monsoon season.
Habitat for Humanity believes that a decent home can help families break the cycle of poverty. With a roof over their heads, families are empowered to focus on employment and financial planning to build a better future for themselves. Come build with us and transform lives!
So register your interest via link on Classlist if you don’t want to miss out! EOIs close Sunday 25th August.

This morning, .singapore Athlete Development Program (ADP) students and their parents were invited to join a nutrition session co-hosted by AISPA and the PE/Sports departments. We are grateful to Sunaree .sunareechawla.sg , a Functional Nutritionist with a background in Food Science and Technology, to share her knowledge with us. Students and parents walked away with guidance and practical tips on how to incorporate a whole food approach to nutrition to enable students to improve energy levels, performance and overall health.
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AISPA’s Dad’s Group tried their hand at archery this morning 🏹
“What an awesome time we had at Archery! Some great tips from our instructor, helped us all improve. And a bit of healthy competition amongst grown men is always fun too! Thanks guys for making it a memorable experience!…” David, AISPA Committee Member and Dad’s Group Coordinator

AISPA Committee member, Marina, was pleased to accept an invitation from to attend their showcase event. Our Pre-Loved Uniform Shop donates all funds raised to five charities, Children’s Wishing Well being one of them. Marina shared with us that she was blown away by the talent that the students displayed, especially given the many challenges they face during their day to day lives. She is pictured here with CEO Joanna.

All smiles this morning as AISPA’s Introduction to Pickleball commenced with professional coaches from .tennis.singapore. There are still a few spots left if you want to find out why it’s the latest craze.

Our Australian International School Elementary Student Leaders enjoyed a celebratory icy bon bon courtesy of AISPA in recognition of the hard work they put in organising the years 1 and 2 soccer carnival this week. Well done to all involved in what we hear was an excellent event 🙌🏻

Introducing three of our dedicated AISPA Committee who looked wonderful in their traditional dress at yesterday’s Global Festival.
Chikari 🇯🇵 who coordinates our ELV and Elementary class parent representatives
Neha 🇮🇳 who looks after AISPA’s student support
Helen 🇨🇳 who is our Treasurer

This afternoon we were excited to welcome Australian International School alumni, Jessie, Charlotte, Daisy and Holly back to school. Their experience of moving to study in Australia after graduation, combined with practical tips from family and other parents who have recently gone through this process was shared with year 12 students and their parents. This included our Principal Mr Adam Patterson who put his Dad hat on! Thankyou all so much for sharing your collective wisdom. We are also grateful to the AIS Careers Office and Head of School Ms Karrie Dietz for joining us.

AISPA’s Dad’s Group out and about again, this time a round of golf at Mandai followed by well deserved refreshments at the 10th. Don’t miss out on the fun, join the Dad’s Group on Classlist.

AISPA’s Dad’s Group had a fun outing to Tekka Market this morning. A note of thanks from David, AISPA Committee Member & Activities Coordinator.

Thanks Stephen for an awesome morning at Tekka Market! Started with a delicious Indian breakfast, followed by a walk through the food market - fascinating! I have enough meat, vegetables and hand mixed spices now to have me cooking all weekend!
Finished with Stephen showing us some restaurants in the area worth visiting in future. Now I have the confidence to buy from wet markets and have some great tips on what to look out for.
We will organise another tour in the near future - but open it to everyone through our Adventurers Group! Stay tuned!…

AISPA was proud to sponsor an educational and empowering session for parents on cyber safety by Susan McLean - Cyber Safety Expert. Susan’s unparalleled knowledge left us shocked at the reality of the online world. It was a wake up call to even the most switched on parent and was delivered with in a ‘no nonsense’ approach. The session covered the positive benefits of technology as well as what parents need to be aware of in this modern world.
We are grateful to Australian International School for facilitating this insightful talk for our parents.
📸 AISPA Secretary, AISPA President, AIS Head of Wellbeing, AIS Head of Elementary, Susan McLean, AIS Director Learning Innovation

This afternoon AISPA’s China Country Group held their first local culture lecture for Chinese parents. They invited travel writer Mr Ye to introduce Singapore’s local culture. The lecture, provided in Mandarin, highlighted how Chinese culture continues to evolve and be passed down. Thankyou to Mr Ye for volunteering his time and sharing his knowledge with this group.

Did you know we have a Pre-Loved Uniform Shop? Open for an hour most Tuesday afternoons from 3.15pm and Thursday mornings from 8.15am and staffed by parent volunteers, all funds raised from sales goes to charity.

Do you have spare uniforms in good condition that your child(ren) can no longer fit into? Donate them to the AISPA Pre-Loved Uniform Shop by dropping them at the Collection Bins located: outside the AISPA office (Gate 3); and near the Reception (Gate 1). Please ensure that all items donated are freshly laundered and in good condition.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Mums in our community. We hope you have a wonderful day 💕

We’re getting excited about celebrating all things Mum on Thursday and Friday morning this week. Mums, have you got your tickets yet? To avoid disappointment, head to Classlist to secure spots for you and your children. We’re sure they will enjoy celebrating this special breakfast with you.🥐☕️

Last month the AISPA Dads Group had a fun and enlightening morning at Mustafa’s Centre in Little India. A few of them stayed on for a delicious and well earnt Indian lunch afterwards.
Wish to connect with other fathers in our AIS community? Grab a coffee and catch up once a week at the Billabong Cafe, Tuesdays from 8.30am. Committee member and Dads Group Coordinator, David, is also planning a host of future events. So join the Dads Group in Classlist so you don’t miss out on the fun!

ANZAC Day holds a special significance in commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of those Australian and New Zealander men and women who fought for our nations. It’s a time to honour their courage, resilience and selflessness in the face of adversity.
Today, it’s a celebration of reconciliation and friendship as former adversaries come together to build bonds of peace and understanding. Lest we forget.

AISPA’s Inaugural Social Tennis Session 🎾 got underway today with some great sets played on .singapore rooftop tennis courts 🙌

🌺 AISPA is pleased to share the ANZAC Day 2024 Events being held in Singapore 🌺

25th April, 6.30am Dawn Service, Kranji War Memorial, hosted by the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions - No registration required.

25th April, From 5pm, AISPA ANZAC Day Tribute, Hollandse Club, hosted by the AISPA Australia and New Zealand Country Groups - Book tickets on Classlist

26th April, 7pm ANZAC Ball, The Orchard Hotel, hosted by the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions - Tickets on Eventbrite, all enquiries to [email protected]

Well done to our Bootcamp leader, Jody, and all the Parents of Bootcamp for participating in a team building event - Dragon 🐉 Boat Racing last week.
We heard it was a fun day on the water, with a little competition thrown in amongst it!