A new way of communicating:

Welcome to our new way of communicating. We are hoping you find it more pleasant and useful. No more multiple mails all over your inbox and all communications stored in one place, making it easier and faster to find what you need when you need it.

In this area you will find all relevant information regarding the school (every day info about the school, important information on events (that will also be available in our calendar) and communications from the Association.

KEY SCHOOL INFOS

Safety note

Following the tragic events of recent days, a security meeting was organized by the French Embassy. Although Croatia is not directly affected, the security alert level has been raised for all French institutions as per the government's decision.

Regarding our school and following the visit by the embassy's security officer accompanied by the regional operational security manager, it has been decided:

An information session for French staff regarding the Specific Safety Plan (PPMS) and for the first time, it will be open to German colleagues as well.
An information and training session for all French classes adapted to the students' ages.
An intrusion exercise in late November (EFIZ only).
A single entrance for the school: the main entrance.
A single secure entrance with video surveillance and a security guard.
Visitor identity checks (excluding staff): access to the inside of the building will be granted after verifying the list of scheduled appointments or, if it's an unscheduled appointment, after calling the school office.
Closed gates and intercom calls to enter.
Rounds around the premises.
The emergency exit stairwell will no longer be used, and the doors must be kept closed, only to be opened from the inside in case of danger.
Drop-off and pick-up of children will only be through the main entrance.

This represents the most impactful change, essentially returning to the pre-COVID situation. The sports field parking lot will return to being for staff use, especially with the upcoming construction as the informal lower parking lot will no longer be available. Staff should ensure that the parking lot gate is always closed.

Holiday Garderie offering

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Eurocampus joint events

Halloween: The event will take place from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the sports hall. The final details will be communicated by the students and the adults in charge of the organization.
Christmas Festivity: On Wednesday, November 29th at 2:00 PM, there will be a Franco-German meeting with Eurocampus coordinators, engaged teachers, parent committee members, and student representatives to plan the festivities.

EUROCAMPUS reading project

DISZ and EFIZ would like to experiment with 10 minutes of mandatory reading at 2:00 PM one day a week for all students. The day will vary each week. Students will bring a book of their choice. This initiative draws inspiration from the "15 minutes of reading" program and "Silence, on lit" (Silence, we're reading) in France, aimed at encouraging students to read.

ERASMUS Project:

France (Chazay-d'Azergues), Germany (Bremen), and Croatia (Zagreb) have initiated a project focusing on language exchange and sustainable development. The chosen theme is "The School of the Future." The goal is to form trinational groups that will work remotely to present a final project (model, poster, video, etc.). Mr. White and Ms. Brkic will oversee this project with the 4ème class. The three establishments are working to organize a meeting between the students as well.

Substitute History-Geography Teacher:

Mr. Laparre has arrived in Zagreb and will be present in front of his classes starting Monday until the Christmas break. Discussions with Mr. Geltzenlichter have taken place before his arrival and will continue remotely.

Visits from Former Students:

Anna Servant Fernandez (CP last year) and Roman Diaz Pines Fernandez (2nd last year) will visit their former teachers and classmates on Monday, October 23rd, in the afternoon.

Key dates to remember

Next week:

WEDNESDAY, 25/10: High School: 10th and 11th grade students, accompanied by Mr. Trouche (+1 adult), will attend the dress rehearsal of the opera "Rigoletto" at the NHK. The outing is free of charge.

In the upcoming weeks:

WEDNESDAY, 08/11, at 8:15 AM: Eurocommittee meeting (meeting of principals, administrators, committee presidents, and advisors from the German and French embassies).
THURSDAY, 09/11, at 3:30 PM: Conseil d'Ecole (all representatives of the primary level).
FRIDAY, 17/11, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM: EUROCAMPUS Halloween evening (details to follow).
MONDAY, 20/11, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM: Conseil des Maîtres / Joint Council / Conseil pédagogique.
WEDNESDAY, 29/11, at 2:00 PM: Franco-German meeting on "Christmas Festivity" (Eurocampus coordinators, participating teachers, parent committee members, and student representatives).
FRIDAY, 01/12: End of 1st trimester grades.
MONDAY, 04/12, starting from 4:00 PM: conseils de classes 1er trimestre:
4:00 PM: 6th grade/ 4:30 PM: 5th grade/ 5:30 PM: 4th grade /6:00 PM: 3rd grade/ 6:45 PM: High School
THURSDAY, 07/12, at 5:30 PM: Orientation meeting for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.
MONDAY, 11/12, at 5:00 PM: Conseil d'Établissement.
FRIDAY, 15/12: National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.

ASSOCIATION INFOS

General Assembly and Commissions:

First of all: Thank you all for your active participation in our General Assembly, answering the questionnaire, with your regular formal and informal feedback, with your enthusiasm, …. You are the driver behind any change and improvement at the school and we cannot thank you enough for it. The future of our kids is in our hands and you are a key element to make us succeed.

For those who couldn’t assist: please find the minutes of our last General Assembly minutes here. In a nutshell:

2 new Board members were appointed with extensive experience in general management: Jeronimo Fuentes and Frano Šušnjara covering Mia Zec and Eric Ranjeva departures. We want to thank them very much for all the time and effort dedicated.
5 commissions were created were we need YOUR participation! We are kindly inviting you all to join! There is no need to be an active member of the GA neither to lead nor to participate in any of the commissions. Your help is not only important, it is crucial and needed.

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