Dear parents/guardians,

We just had a couple of busy weeks already. We have also had to deal with slightly more sick reports among students and teachers than usual. We are trying to handle with this situation as good as possible.

The link for the final inspection report has been added in this newsletter. We are happy with the great result and would like to thank everyone for their contribution.

In de weken voorafgaand aan de schoolreis zijn de leerlingen van leerjaar 4 druk bezig geweest met de verkoop van raffle tickets om geld op te halen voor de school die we bezocht hebben in het binnenland van Suriname. Met elkaar hebben we kunnen zorgen voor mooie prijzen en een donatie ter waarde van bijna 7.000,- AWG voor de Johannes Arabischool in Suriname.

Prijs nog niet opgehaald? Bezoek dan de website van de Newspaperclub.

In the weeks leading up to the school trip, the fourth-year students were actively engaged in selling raffle tickets to raise funds for the school we visited in the inland areas of Suriname. Together, we managed to secure wonderful prizes and a donation worth almost 7,000 AWG for the Johannes Arabischool in Suriname.

Haven't claimed your prize yet? Visit the Newspaperclub website for more information.

Profile Choice

Last Tuesday, the profile choice information session for the parents of the 3rd-year students was scheduled. This year, all students in the 3rd year must choose a profile with which they will ultimately take their exams.

The students began with a carousel featuring various 'new' subjects. Following this carousel, the students received guidance from their mentor. Subsequently, a general information session was conducted for the parents. During this session, the process of decision-making was discussed, along with an explanation of the contents of the different profiles.

Voor Valentine’s Day heeft Interact dit jaar een activiteit gepland.

Tot en met 9 februari kunnen leerlingen in de grote pauze een roos of een knuffel kopen om deze cadeau te doen.

Deze cadeaus worden op maandag 19 februari uitgedeeld.

For Valentine's Day, Interact has planned an activity this year.

Until February 9th, students can purchase a rose or a stuffed animal during the 2nd break to give as a gift.

These gifts will be distributed on Monday, February 19th.

Carnival

We are delighted to announce that Schakel College will be celebrating the vibrant and colorful traditional Aruba Carnival this year! This exciting event will take place on Friday, 09-02-2024, from 12:15 to 14:15 under the Schakel College Gazebo and promises to be a beautiful celebration of culture, music, and community spirit.

Aruba's Carnival is a beloved cultural festival that showcases the island's rich heritage through dazzling parades, lively music, intricate costumes, and joyful dancing. It is a time when families and friends come together to enjoy the festive atmosphere and create lasting memories.

To ensure the success of our celebration of Aruba Carnival, we encourage all students to participate in the festivities.

Here's what you can expect:

• Music and Dance: Get ready to move to the infectious rhythms of Caribbean music! Our own DJ Ray will play songs that capture the essence of Aruba Carnival, and there will be plenty of opportunities for everyone to dance and have fun.
• T-shirt Contest: Students are encouraged to come dressed in their most vibrant and imaginative homemade T-shirts. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and authentic T-shirts! (see poster for further information).

We believe that celebrating diverse cultures promotes understanding, appreciation, and unity among our students, and the Aruba Carnival provides a perfect opportunity to embrace this belief.

We kindly ask parents to support their children's participation in this event by ensuring they come dressed appropriately and encouraging them to fully immerse themselves in the festivities.

We look forward to seeing all of you at our Aruba Carnival celebration and creating unforgettable memories together. Let's make the most of this annual event!

2nd TTO project week

Year 1 - Turista Riba mi Isla

The first year students got to explore Aruba from a tourist's POV while also planning the ideal holiday for fictional people. 

The students got to go on a hike in Arikok National Park , saw the beautiful butterflies at the Butterfly Farm  and got to learn all about how aloe is made into numerous products at Aruba Aloe Factory . Furthermore, what's a project week if there's no food involved?! The students got to channel their inner chefs by partaking in a cooking workshop in which they prepared delicious local food . Lastly, the students went on a historic and cultural walking tour in Oranjestad and got to dress up as stereotypical tourists themselves 

Year 2 - MUN



The second-year students acted as delegates from different countries during the Model United Nations (MUN).

To prepare for this, they conducted research and wrote speeches.

They learned about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations (UN), and participated in a community action day through the ArubaVolunteers.org platform. They had the opportunity to visit the Parliament of Aruba and engage in discussions with various Members of Parliament. Additionally, they had the Minister of Economic Affairs and Sustainability as a guest speaker.

During the closing ceremony, the delegates brought traditional dishes representing their respective countries. Students shared treats such as butter chicken from India, cornbread from Brazil, and Swiss cheese fondue. Finally, three delegates were rewarded for their achievements with tickets to attend the STEM X-Youth Summit organized by Futura.

Year 3 - Be your own boss

During TTO Project Week 2, the third-year students continued with the Qredits Program 'Be Your Own Boss,' focusing on the theme of entrepreneurship. The students worked on their practical assignments and completed them through a presentation. The winning group will participate in a competition for young entrepreneurs in May, where other schools will also be involved.

On January 22, 2024, a successful sales day for young entrepreneurs was organized at Schakel College, where students had the opportunity to showcase their businesses and products to the public. On behalf of the third-year students, they want to express their gratitude to everyone who supported their small enterprises.

We have been informed that congestion occurs at the side entrance at 1:15 pm. It is not intended for cars to be parked directly at the side entrance, as this blocks the car route. Can you please park in the sandy area or designated parking lot?

Nuffic

On Monday, March 11th, Nuffic will visit our school to assess how we implement TTO (Bilingual Education) at our school.

Retake Exams SE1 and SE2

Retake exams for the graduating students are scheduled from February 27th to 29th.