Contents

To all in the Uplands Community,

Message from the Principal

One of the highlights of this week has to

be receiving the keys to our new
boarding houses at Ferringhi Residence
500 metres up the road from the school!

Secondary News
Universities & Careers
Primary News
Desktop Calendar Design Competition 2016
Story by Malaika Macoun
Uplands Roar
Letter to Parents of Kelawei House
Economics Department
Geography
Year 12/13 Student Information on SIMS
Counselling at Uplands
IB DP Day

CAS Action
UPTA News

The project to rehouse our

Boarding Students in new
accommodation is now
getting much closer to
completion.
Now we have possession of
the properties we are
starting the process of
furnishing
them
and
preparing for the move of
our current Boarders across
Batu Ferringhi to their new
home.
We will keep you updated on
this very exciting development.
I hope you enjoy the many different contributions to
this edition of the newsletter. Please remember that
the school is closed next Wednesday as we celebrate
Malaysia Day. Have a great weekend!

Upcoming Events
Yours sincerely,

Matthew Bristow
Principal
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For those who have checked the school calendar through our website over the past week, you
will have seen that there has been a change of platform, with us now using a Google calendar.
You will have also noticed that a lot of key dates have been uploaded, especially in regards to
Parent Teacher Consultations and Report distribution. In due course, Mr Rose, Head of
Curriculum & Assessment, will be sending through more information about the following
important dates:
Friday 2nd October:
Tuesday 27th October:

Progress Reports distributed

Parent Teacher Consultations no timetabled classes.

CCAs are now in full swing and it is great to see so many of the secondary students taking part
in a variety of events. I am also impressed by the number of students who are arriving at school
before 6:30am to train for swimming, athletics and netball. A big thank you to all of the teachers
who support this extremely valuable programme. This week also saw the start of the football
seasons with both the O15 Boys and Girls teams competing against Dalat.
Last week the Head of Secondary PE, Mr Pearson, announced the U15 FOBISIA Squad who will
be representing Uplands at Dulwich College, Suzhou in November. From my experience three
years ago, this is a very difficult trip for our students, mainly due to the weather conditions (cold,
windy and rainy), but I am confident the team will do very well. Congratulations to all who are
involved.
I would like to remind everyone that we encourage all students not to leave their books and other
belongings lying around the campus. All students have a locker and this should be used at all
times for the storage of valuables and personal possessions. Secondary students need to take
ownership of their own behaviour, as well as their belongings, and in doing so, should all have
a padlock on their lockers. All students are given ample time to return to their lockers at the start
and end of break and lunchtimes and they need to ensure they are organised properly.
Have a great weekend.
Craig Skinner
Head of Secondary
Craig.skinner@uplands.org

PSAT Test Enrolment

Dear Parents/Guardians,
It is becoming time for Uplands to determine the exact student numbers for enrollment in the
upcoming PSAT and PSAT 8/9. Once we have determined the final and specific number further
detailed information will be sent out. Please contact me at bmitchell@uplands.org to register
your son/daughter.
Have a great weekend ahead!
Bill Mitchell
Head of Pastoral, Universities & Careers
From my letter of June 2015:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
PSAT & SAT Testing/Preparation at Uplands
As students enter the final stage of the year with exams and exam preparations complete, we
are also looking ahead to next year and higher education readiness. In May of 2016 the SAT
will undergo an overhaul as will the 2015 sitting of the PSAT/NMSQT. To allow our students
access, practice, benchmarks and information for college readiness, Uplands will offer two
testing sessions. With its tightly aligned exams, the SAT suite offers a powerful tool for
monitoring student progress toward college and career readiness.
For Year 11 & 12:
The PSAT/NMSQT 10 will be hosted at Uplands on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
The goal of undertaking the PSAT at Uplands is to aid in college and career readiness. With
this in mind, the PSAT test will be open to those students in Year 11 and 12 in October. The
benefits for those students as they engage in career and college research are:
On average those that take the PSAT score higher on the SAT.
Student Search Service receive information from schools.
My College QuickStart - customised college and career online service.
Scholarships NMSQT entrance for eligible students to the National Merit and other
programs.
For Year 9 & 10:
The PSAT 8/9 will be hosted at Uplands on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
The PSAT 8/9 is taken in Year 9 and 10. It establishes a standard against which to gauge student
progress.
Free Practice Powered by Khan Academy:
Students who take any exam in the SAT Suite of Assessments will receive personalised SAT
study resources based on their results. Their Khan Academy practice experience will be
adaptive and tailored to meet each students individual needs.

The calendar for the coming weeks and months is filling up quickly as we confirm events and
dates for the remainder of Term One. Next week Year 3 students will visit Taiping Zoo on
Monday, and on Thursday Year 3 children will experience an in-school visit from representatives
of the Butterfly Farm. Next Friday I will travel to KL to attend a weekend iPad Conference being
held at ISKLs Melawati Campus. The following week Year 4 will visit the Youth Park on the
morning of 23rd September and 5s students will take a walk to see Roti Canai being made. School
will be closed on Wednesday 16th September for Malaysia Day and again on Thursday 24th
September for Hari Raya Raji.
Parent Information Evening: On Wednesday 23rd September, Primary class teachers invite
parents to visit classrooms where information will be shared about; communication channels,
classroom routines, curriculum and resources. Each class teacher will hold two sessions, the first
beginning at 7:00pm and the second session beginning at approximately 7:45pm. Refreshments
will be served in the Refectory at 8:30pm. For those parents who have more than two children in
the Primary School, you may decide how you share your time so that you can visit all your
childrens classrooms between 7:00-8:30pm. We hope as many parents as possible attend to
develop a greater understanding of what learning looks like in your childs classroom.
September Primary Calendar
Monday 14th September Year 3 visit to Taiping Zoo 8:15am 2:40pm
Wednesday 16th September School Closed Malaysia Day
Thursday 17th September - Butterfly Farm visits Year 3 at Uplands
Monday 21st September Primary Sharing Assembly hosted by Year 2 2:00pm
Wednesday 23rd September Year 4 Youth Park 8:15 11:30am
Wednesday 23rd September - Year 5s Roti Canai stall 12:40 2:00pm
Wednesday 23rd September - Parent Information Evening in classrooms 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday 24th September School Closed Hari Raya Raji
Future Events
10th - 18th October School Closed Half-term break
Thursday 29th October Primary Halloween Party 5:00-7:30pm
Friday 13th November Year 5/6 Production PenangPAC Theatre, Straits Quay
Tuesday 24th November An Introduction to the IB PYP for parents new to Uplands Primary
7:00pm
Wednesday 16th December Whole School Christmas Concert 6:30pm
Have a pleasant weekend.
Alison Nicholson
Head of Primary

Dear Primary Students,

If you are interested in entering the Allied Pickfords Malaysia Desktop Calendar Competition
2016, please come and see me and I will give you the details of how to enter. Prizes include items
from Toys R Us !
Thank you,
Natalia Rose

Story by Malaika Macoun

Ever thought there might be more to the frog prince story than meets the eye? Well there is, this
is my story.
The freshly fallen leaves crunched under my feet, I saw just ahead of me my favorite picnic spot.
I walked along basket in hand when I thought I saw movement in the trees, probably just a wild
animal I told myself, a very hungry animal. Gulp!
I was from a small village in the middle of nowhere, a very poor small village. All day long I did
chores, I should be hunting with the rest of the men but influenza spreads quickly in my village
so they always leave a healthy man or two behind and that seems to be my permanent position.
What I would not give to have a better life!
I walked up to my picnic clearing, paradise compared to my village, and with its lovely pond full
of frogs in the center it could be paradise compared to any village. Just as I was about to sit down
an old hag jumped out of the bushes, Give me the food honey she demanded in an old, croaky
voice. I almost gave it to her, but then I remembered that giving up the food would mean giving
up my special picnic, and I only got to do it once a month due to my crazy amount of chores. I
was starving and though she dressed as an old hag she was really rather fat. After contemplating
this, I said no.
The hag got angry. There was smoke and I felt the basket being taken from my hands. The next
thing I knew I was a FROG, the whole package. At first I freaked out, jumping to amazing heights
and croaking like crazy. Then I stopped and really thought about what had happened to me, I
thought to myself maybe being a frog is not so bad, it is probably better than my human life
anyway. You never know until you try! I did try and I finally discovered the place I belong.
With all the food you can eat, and all the friends you can friend. I may be no prince in the human
world, but in the frog world I rule all!
By Malaika 6I

Over the past 4 weeks our Upper Primary (Year 4 to Year 6) students have been looking at short
units focussed on Table Tennis and Touch Rugby. This week has been the much anticipated
games week with all students having the chance to show of the skills, and tactics, they have
been developing.
Next week sees a change in activities with Year 4 to Year 6 starting units looking at Badminton
and Field Hockey. For Field Hockey lessons can all students please remember to bring their
Shin Pads and long socks with them!
Roar Sport
It has been great see the enthusiasm shown in Roar training sessions over the first few weeks of
the term. Now is the point where bodies start to get a little tired, as we approach the middle of
the half term, and I would like to take this opportunity to remind you all of the importance of
good rest and recuperation! Equally important is making sure you are well hydrated, water
bottles are not just for days when you have PE!
Results
This has week has seen our Roar Sports teams back doing competitive fixtures with O15
Football fixtures against Dalat, and this afternoon Primary Football with St Christophers.
Tues 8th O15 Boys Football - Uplands B 2-3 Dalat A
Thurs 10th O15 Girls Football Uplands A 6-0 Dalat B
Thurs 10th O15 Girls Football Dalat A 0-6 Uplands B
Phuket 7s Football
It is great to see how popular this trip is with almost 40 students already returning their interest
letters, these can be collected from the PE Letters Box. All interest letters must be returned to
the PE Office no later than Fri 18th Sept. Coaches attending this years are;
Mr Scully U18 Boys
Mr Metcalfe U18 Girls
Mr Waring U13 Boys
Miss Marshall U13 Girls
For more information regarding our Roar Sports Programme please go to;
www.uplandsroarsport.webs.com
For the most up to date information regarding things like pick up times, late cancellations
please use our Roar Sport Twitter page at; @UplandsSport
Upcoming Roar Sports Fixtures/Events/Trips
Tuesday 15th Sept O15 Boys Football (Dalat B vs Uplands A)
Tuesday 15th Sept O15 Girls Football (Uplands A vs Dalat A, Uplands B vs Dalat B)Friday
18th Sept U11/U10 Football (Uplands vs Dalat) to be confirmed.
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Dear Parents,
As you are aware we now have four houses at Uplands School. Crag, Hill, School and the newest
house Kelawei.
Thank you to all who have volunteered to make history by being the first resident members of
Kelawei House. The children are looking fantastic, together with the other houses, in their bright
orange shirts.
Our reinvigorated housing system seeks to increase participation and pride at school events,
motivate students to focus on learning and increase school community engagement and
participation. The system remains an integral part of the school and forms the backbone of the
school's positive incentive scheme and achievement strategy.
In all aspects of the house system, participation is rewarded as each House seeks to build its own
identity and develop and support a collaborative house and whole school ethos.
However,

Please let us know if you are willing to make the change. I would appreciate hearing from you
via email: daniel.naidoo@uplands.org
Kind regards,
Daniel Naidoo
Whole School House Coordinator

Economics Survey
In respect of the article in last week's newsletter, please find below the link to the confidential
survey prepared by Juniel Tan.
Please help Juniel with her Economics Extended Essay.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVJ39LK
Thank you!
Yours in Economics,
Mr Paul Howe
Head Of Economics

Dear Parents and Guardians of Year 12 and 13 students,

Could you please make sure that the information provided regarding students details which is
entered on the schools SIMS database is accurate and up to date. Whilst collecting and checking
the details provided on the recent permission slips for the upcoming Year 12 trip, it was apparent
that there were a number of discrepancies between that information and the information on
SIMS.
Could I please ask that this information is updated. To provide the updated information please
just go and see our admissions desk in the schools main reception and they will be happy to
assist you.
Your co-operation on this matter is greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Andy North
Head of Years 12 and 13
Head of Faculty Humanities

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This week our Year 12 IB geographers started a unit entitled Movement responses- migration.
In this we examine all factors associated with migration; causes, impacts on people and place, as
well as, social, cultural, environmental, political, moral and ethical issues. We study these factors
against a backdrop of real life examples. With the scale of the migrant crises currently engulfing
The Middle East, North Africa and Europe, never has it been more apparent how relevant our
subject is to the world in which we all live.
Many of these issues are both complex and difficult to discuss and process. I have taken the
decision not to use the photograph of little Aylan Kurdi, as a parent and human being it is
extremely distressing. Although it may prove in time to be a seminal image.
We will be using the current crisis as the basis for our discussion over the next few weeks and I
have every confidence that our students will approach the issues with real maturity, compassion
and empathy. Hopefully they will gain from the process on a multitude of levels. If nothing else
such events should serve to make us all pause, realise how lucky we are, and gain a sense of true
perspective. As well as recognising the relevance of what we do in the classroom in terms of the
world in which we live.
Andy North
Head of Faculty Humanities

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TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE REVISION

Introduction:
This is the second article offering guidance on study, revision and exam preparation. As you
already know pupils in years 10 to 13 will be receiving some coaching and guidance about study,
revision and exam preparation as part of their PSHE lessons this semester (prioritizing the grade
11s and 13s first due to their exam commitments this year).
Mr. Johnston (School Counselor) and Mrs. Bush (Learning Support) will be running 3 articles
each a fortnight apart in the newsletter which aim to provide parents with a summary of
information given to the pupils in PHSE so that they can support their child at home to study
and revise effectively.
The articles will be entitled:

Tips for effective Study (Friday 28th August newsletter)

Tips for effective Revision

Tips for Managing Exams

Revision skills:
What is Revision?
The study of something studied before.
A process that improves the memory of and understanding of previous studies.
The science of revision:
Every time we learn something new a neuro pathway is formed.
When we revise something the neuro pathway is strengthened.
When we are interested in the subject and motivated to learn, the pathways are strengthened
further.
How are memories stored?
Memories are stored as mental images in the form of words, sounds, colour, shape, pictures
moving or static, diagrams, voices, music, poems, smells, tastes, body feelings, thoughts,
sensations and many other ways too numerous to be listed here.
What do you notice?
Memories are multi sensory.
This suggests that simply reading and memorising text does not necessarily complement the way
your brain processes, stores and retrieves information.

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It also suggests that using multi sensory revision techniques will enhance memory and re-call.
Multi sensory revision:
Visual: use your sense of sight.
Make words, passages and text stand out by using color and imagery. This can be done by using
highlighters, colored paper, diagrams, pictures, video, flash cards etc.
Auditory: use your sense of hearing.
Read aloud, listen, discuss, speak, make rhymes, make audio recordings and play them back,
poems etc.
Kinesthetic:
Writing, rehearsal, actions, movement, modeling, texture, etc.
Common multi-sensory revision methods (many of these can be supported or encouraged at
home):
Reading is good but you can enhance your revision by complementing it with other methods.
Take notes / read notes

Draw a mind map

Use coloured highlighters

Use post it notes

Think of acronyms

Draw diagrams
Test yourself

Complete problems and exercises

Write practice essays / answers

Complete past papers

Post reminders around the room

Key facts

Formulae

Quotes

Examples
Use other people

Quiz your teachers

Discuss with friends, ask your parents to test you

Discuss in class and with each other

Use multi media

Search on-line

Use videos and recordings, plays etc.

Revision begins in the classroom.
Get the foundations built by:
paying attention, listening, interacting, writing notes, being organized, participating, engaging,
discussing, asking questions.
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All these things help build and reinforce your neuro pathways.
Knowing this, it makes sense to start revision early
Practical revision tips:

Create a study routine. If you dont know how to do this speak to your tutor or Mrs Bush
(Learning Support)

Make a timetable

Stick to your revision timetable

Aim for good balance

Revise the hard subjects as well as the easy ones

Revise the less appealing subjects as well as the enjoyable ones

Adopt a positive mental attitude

Have genuine faith in your preparation

Have faith in your self discipline

Do what you need to do

Take regular breaks.
You need to know this!
Research shows that recall of information is improved if you work steadily for 25-30 minutes at
a time and take regular short breaks 2-10 minutes. (This allows the brain to process information.)
Recall of information becomes less if you study without a break for 2 hours or more.
'Insert picture here'
Physiology of remembering:
You remember (and learn) better when you are calm.
You are likely to remain calm in exams if:

You have a positive mental attitude

You have planned and prepared in advance

You enjoy the subject you are learning

You are more likely to remember if:

You use colour and imagery

Your neuro pathways are strong

You have steadily revised over a period of time

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And finally:
Beware of cramming.
Cramming is the equivalent of stuffing your body before a sports event. If you stuff your brains
with too much information at the last minute it does not have the processing time it needs to
recall information efficiently. This increases the chances of a mental block in the exam.
Furthermore the crammed information disappears quickly after study anyway. Cramming is
usually a fear response to lack of preparation and is usually a fear inducing, sick making, waste
of time.
(Tony Buzan memory expert)
We hope this article was useful for you. If you need support to work on your organisation skills
or to develop a study timetable please speak to either your tutors or Mrs Bush (Learning
Support). If you need to develop strategies for managing exam stress look out for coming
workshops or contact David Johnston (School Counselor).

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Last Saturday 46 Year 12 students entered the school gates to experience Uplands IB DP day.
There were three aims to the day:
1. To bond as a cohort - because these IB students will need to support each other
throughout the eighteen month Diploma Programme that they have now begun.
2. To learn about the ethos of the IB and what makes the Diploma Programme so very
special.
3. To get to know the IB support team the staff that are here to help with their journey
through the DP.
Twelve long hours later, the Year 12s returned home happy, tired and bonded: we think we
achieved our aims.
At the start of the day, the students were split into eight groups of six and the first task they were
given was to build a totem that not only represented their group, but also the ten IB Learner
Profiles. They were provided with some arts and crafts materials, and a lot of junk. You will see
from the photos what fun we had, and also what a fantastic job they did.
The rest of the day included sessions on CAS, study skills, environmental activities on the beach,
a BBQ lunch, a pizza dinner, a fashion parade, an egg throwing competition, reflection and much
more. The students were fantastic they remained engaged and enthusiastic throughout the day
and learned many things. We learned that Vanessa has muscles (apparently), Stephanie is really
caring, Joel makes an excellent model (male or female) and that Bup was a good egg. It seemed
criminal to destroy the Learner Profile creations at the end of the day and we will all miss Bob
greatly. And we will never tell the Drama Department about what we did to their lights.
You can see a few photos from the day here, and there are more on the Uplands CAS Facebook
page.
A big thank you to all the fantastic Year 12 students and also to Ms Bush, Mrs Cartlidge, Ms
Owens, Mr Cooper, Mr Mitchell, Mr North and Mr Rose for help on the day. The Maintenance
boys, catering crew and the IB cooks also need thanking.
Finally, a few quotes:
I had a lot more fun than I thought I would, so thank you so much.
We turned many imaginations into reality.
I love the IB DP Programme! I wish I could do it again sometime this year.
Well done the class of 2017.
Mr Andrew Cartlidge
IBDP Coordinator

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This week kicked off with a group of Year 13 and graduate students presenting the excellent work
they did in CAS last year to the new CAS cohort on Monday morning. Tuesday saw Year12s
signing up in droves to support our Primary children in Primary Homework Club (starting next
Tuesday) and Felipe, Oli, Tim and Henri coaching the U9 boys football their CAS project this
year. The Boarders have been inundated with signups for their Boarders Tutoring project, and a
group of students from the Do Something Society has arranged to visit Lauras School on Friday
to meet the children and find out about the work the Year 13s are doing with the children there,
in order to be ready to take over when they finish. Thursday will once again see a group of
volunteers including Agastya, Tim, Mohamed and Yu Zhi at Kechara Soup Kitchen in
Georgetown, where they will be packing and distributing food to the homeless. Friday, and the
DSS will be hard at work planning their events to raise funds for Crystal Family Home in Penang,
a non-profit, voluntary welfare organisation set up by Esther and Barnabas who provide
residential care (i.e. a home) for children in need.
A busy week! Please see our Facebook page, Uplands CAS, for more details and photos of all that
is CAS!

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It was great to see such a good turnout at our first Coffee Morning last week. It was exiting
meeting so many members of the UPTA community, and to receive a presentation from Ms
Lynsey Collis about the much anticipated CIS accreditation process, which we would like to
encourage all parents to support and get involved with as much as possible.
Our next big social gathering is now pencilled as a PIZZA EVENING at the Golden Sands on
TUESDAY the 6th OCTOBER 6.30PM, which is more of a social affair than the Coffee
mornings. In general we will rotate between Coffee morning and Pizza Evening every first
Tuesday of the month during school term time.
We are also pleased that most of the CLUBS we can participate in are now up and running with
below details and email addresses to contact if you are interested in joining them: (We are
pleased that ART and CRAFT is back, and have now also confirmed BADMINTON.)
Monday Football 8-9pm on the Astro Turf @UPLANDS- football@upta.my

Monday Titans Netball League 6-9pm in the Sports Hall @ UPLANDS

dean.metcalfe@uplands.org

Monday
Softball
4.30-5.30pm
david.peake@uplands.org

Tuesday Ultimate
frisbee@upta.my

Wednesday
Basketball
philip.chao@uplands.org

Wednesday Badminton
badminton@upta.my

Thursday Volleyball 4.30pm-5.30pm

andre.double@uplands.org

Thursday ART & CRAFT 8.30am-11.30am in School Canteen @UPLANDS

craft@upta.my

Friday Touch Rugby 3.00pm-4.00pm

andre.double@uplands.org

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Saturday Morning Cycling Club, meet outside UPLANDS school @9.00am.

cycle@upta.my

Please find the list of other clubs we want to set up, pending demand and confirmation of
dates:
Tuesday or Thursday Evening Ping Pong ~6.00-7.00 pm under cover behind Astro Turf
@UPLANDS. If you would like to participate in this event please email
activities@upta.my

Tuesday or Thursday Evening Tennis ~6.00-7.00 pm. Venue TBC near UPLANDS. If
you would like to participate in this event please email activities@upta.my
If you are interested in any SOCIAL or SPORTING activity for UPTA to support or set up please
email activities@upta.my
Regarding our much anticipated UPTA COMMUNITY PRIVILEGE PROGAM, we are pleased
that this is now going LIVE from WEDNESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER with the following
VENDORS and details:
All of the below privileges are non-transferable and not applicable with any other
ongoing promotions, offers, discounts, sales or package purchases.
To get the discounts below a valid PARENT, STAFF, or TEACHER card will need to be
produced on payment or reservation.
MASSAGE AND SPA:
RASA SAYANG CHI THE SPA Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8888763)
20% Discount on any a la carte treatment
Prebooking essential
HARD ROCK SPA Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8868001)
20% Discount on selected treatments
Prebooking essential
THAI ODYSSEY. Gurney Paragon (Tel: 04 2263996) & Straits Quay (Tel: 04 8999488)
10% Discount on any a la carte massage service
Payment of the bill has to be done with CREDIT CARD. (As this is a flash card mechanic,
payment with credit card would aid their internal control)
Prebooking essential
FOOD
ALFRESCO TERRACE CAF, HOLIDAY INN RESTAURANTS, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 1 800 80188)
25% Discount on total food part of bill excluding Happy Hour.
Applicable to current culinary ambassador promotion.

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HARIS BAR AND POOL, HOLIDAY INN RESTAURANTS, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 1 800 80188)
25% Discount on total food part of bill excluding Happy Hour.
Applicable to current culinary ambassador promotion.
RASA SAYANG RESTAURANTS, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 888 8888)
20% Discount on total food part of the bill (a la carte and buffet)
Not applicable eve or day of Public Holidays.
GOLDEN SANDS RESTAURANTS, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 886 1911)
20% Discount on total food part of the bill (a la carte and buffet)
Not applicable eve or day of Public Holidays.
HARD ROCK STARZ DINER & PIZZERIA, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8868001)
15% Discount on total food part of the bill
HARD ROCK CAF, Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 8868001)
10% Discount on total food part of the bill
068 CHINESE RESTAURANT46 Nagore Road, George Towm (Tel 04 2287408)
10% Discount on total bill
THE HILLSIDE CAF & RESTAURANT Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Bungah (Tel 04 899 8071)
10% Discount on total bill for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a la carte menu only
Free coffee or tea with any breakfast order between 8am and 10.30am.
Closed on Mondays
GUSTOS CAF Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Bungah (Tel 04 890 4012)
10% discount on total bill, weekdays only
HEALEY MACS IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT Straits Quay (Tel 04 890 3477)
Free coffee 9AM-5PM weekdays only
10% discount on total food part of the bill
Free Margarita pizza on TUESDAYS only with ANY drink.
UNCLE ALBERTS FISH AND CHIPS, Straits Quay (Tel 04 890 3407)
10% discount on total food part of the bill
SPORT AND RECREATION
PITCH AND PUTT GOLF Golden Sands- Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 886 1911)
Discount rate of 40RM nett per person.
2 person per card allowed at one time
ADVENTURE ZONE FOR KIDS Golden Sands- Batu Ferringhi (Tel: 04 886 1911)
Discount rate of 21RM nett per person.
4 children per family allowed at one time
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SAND ART CORNER FOR KIDS Gurney Plaza- Gurney Drive (Tel: 016 4972252)
Free mystery gift on any purchase of Art and Craft Or Sand Art Birthday Party package
Redeem Free Sand Art worth 7RM on your Birthday (subject to ID verification)
Redeem Free Sand Art worth 5RM for purchase of any product worth 50RM and above
on a single receipt.
YOGA SPACE PENANG 98-3-39-B Prima Tanjung Business Centre, Jalan Fettes (Tel: 014 245
6413)
20% discount on their drop in price per session (Discounted to 20RM)
SHOPPING
DEEPEE TAILORS Straits Quay (Tel 04 899 7129)
15% off Tailored Suites
10% off off the peg items
ASICS SPORT SHOP Gurney Plaza (Tel 04 2266068)
10% off listed prices for shoes only
20% off listed prices for clothes and non-shoe items

LEO BOOKS Island Plaza (Tel 04 899 8911)

10% off listed books only.
Not applicable for rentals.
SAMS BATIK HOUSE I85 Penang Road, George Town (Tel 04 262 1095)
15% off listed prices
5 POINT 4 NORTH HOMEWARE AND GIFTS 24 Kinta Lane, Georgetown (Tel 016 4150400)
10% off selected lines
Education
KIDDO SCIENCE, B-2-10, Vantage Centre, Tanjung Tokong (Tel: 04-899 8487/016-777 8487)
5% off class fees
50% off registration fee
LOKE THYE KEE COOKING CLASSES, Burma Road, George Town (Tel 04 2641919)
10% of individual classes
Early bird price for package prices applicable at any time to UPTA members

If you are interested in the UPTA, its committee, what we do or ANY general help about life
in PENANG please email committee@upta.my

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U11 Football (Uplands v SCIPS

Friday 11 September 2015

015 Boys Football (Dalat B vs Uplands A)

Tuesday 15 September 2015

O15 Girls Football

(Uplands A vs Dalat A,
Uplands B vs Dalat B)

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Malaysia Day School Closed

Wednesday 16 September 2015

U11/U10 Football (Uplands vs Dalat

confirmed)

Friday 18 September 2015 (to be

Primary Sharing Assembly hosted by Year 2 2:00pm

Monday 21 September 2015

Parent Information Evening in classrooms 7:00-8:30pm Wednesday 23 September 2015

Hari Raya Haji School Closed

Thursday 24 September 2015

Mid Term Break School closed at 2.40 pm

Friday 9 October 2015

Boarding House closes at 12.00 noon

Saturday 10 October 2015

Boarding House re-opens at 2.30 pm

Sunday 18 October 2015

School re-opens at 8.00 am

Monday 19 October 2015

Primary Halloween Party 5:00-7:30pm

Thursday 29 October 2015

Deepavali School Closed

Tuesday 10 November 2015

U15 FOBISIA Games Dulwich College Suzhou

November 2015

Thursday

Year 5/6 Production PenangPAC Theatre, Straits Quay

Friday 13 November 2015

An Introduction to the IB PYP for parents new to

Uplands Primary 7:00pm

Tuesday 24th November

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Whole School Christmas Concert 6:30pm

Wednesday 16th December

Term 1 ends at 12.00 noon

Friday 18 December 2015

Boarding House closes at 12.00 noon

Saturday 19 December 2015

Orientation Day for all new students morning

Monday 11 January 2016

Boarding House re-opens at 2.30 pm

Monday 11 January 2016

Term 2 starts for all students 8.00 am

Tuesday 12 Jasnuary 2016

FOR FULL INFORMATION PLEASE SEE SCHOOL CALENDAR

http://online.uplands.org/calendar/SitePages/Home.aspx

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