British Acadamy what stationary do they need for a new year

witch


Joined: 09/09/2010
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Message Posted:
09/09/2010 14:20

Has anyone got a stationary list

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
09/09/2010 14:48

Email the school and they will send you one, you may even find it on their website http://www.britishacademy-cyprus.com/index.php which has their email address under 'contact us'.

witch


Joined: 09/09/2010
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Message Posted:
09/09/2010 19:04

Hi Thank you i have emailed them but had no replie and they go back on Monday.

Sideways



Joined: 21/01/2009
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Message Posted:
09/09/2010 22:32

Is that a list which does not move (stationary).



Think of the (e) for envelope in stationery.

Jeannie


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Message Posted:
09/09/2010 22:41

Sideways - thank you! I didn't like to mention it



I am frequently accused of being a member of the 'Spelling Police' - doesn't go down too well with some



I always remember that you don't go to a 'StationArs'



Regards.



Jean

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 08:08

Try this email helen@britishacademy-cyprus.com. Sorry I don't have a copy of the list, well I might but it is hiding.

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 08:44

stationEry has an "E" for envelope and stationAry has an "A" frame which holds it stationary. I'm a terrible speller and so have to use rules like these.

Crumpy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 419

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 12:08

Dear Sue,



Different classes will have different requirements for stationery. In Secondary we would expect our pupils to have:-

* at least two HB pencils ... for writing and graphwork

* at least two black or blue pens

* an eraser

* a pencil sharpener

* a 30-cm ruler

* a half-dozen colouring pencils

* a small gluestick



The school will be supplying all the necessary exercise books, though for the time being we will be distributing our existing supply of books with a Brıtish Academy sticker over the old Sunny Lane logo.



As a Mathematics teacher, I will want all the SECONDARY pupils to have their own (preferably CASIO) scientific calculator - you can easily recognise such a calculator by it having the sin/cos/tan buttons on it.



Don't worry though Sue - regardless of whether your child is primary or secondary, for this Monday their teacher will not be upset as long as your child attends with two pencils and an eraser.

witch


Joined: 09/09/2010
Posts: 134

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 12:13

I think I will go back to school for english lessons.

witch


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Message Posted:
10/09/2010 12:14

Thank you so much for your help.

Regards

Sue

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 12:55

A geometry set and ruler might also come in useful.



They sell geometry sets in the Pound Shop if you are stumped.

Crumpy



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Message Posted:
10/09/2010 21:14

Hi again Groucho,



Re ; message 11



At the British Academy the pupils will be given both protractors and/or compasses if they are required for a classroom activity. I do not intend to set a homework assignment using these said items of equipment. A few days ago I made sure there were enough protractors and compasses and moreover that the compasses were not "wobbly".



However, for those pupils in years 10 and 11, I suggest they have their own personal compasses and protractors, as it is best the pupils feel comfortable with these pieces of equipment (their own) before they are asked to use them in the IGCSE exam - using an unfamiliar compass or protractor in the exam can lead to mistakes. The same can be said for the calculator - it is preferable the pupils know their calculator inside out before they sit their IGCSE exam.

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
11/09/2010 16:42

Do they need a dictionary if they are studying English???!!!



Sorry couldn't resist adding to the sarcasm about the spelling error - which although irritating to anyone as pedantic as myself - I realise is a very common spelling error.



There you go, have I just pulled myself out of that little hole I dug?!

Crumpy



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Message Posted:
11/09/2010 19:59

Hi Debbie,



We all like to be a little "pedantic" and facetious occasionally Seriously though, I'm certain there are dictionaries available to the pupils in their English lessons at school, but you're right - if the pupils were to buy their own dictionaries for use at home etc it would be advantage ... for them and their parents



Crumpy

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
11/09/2010 20:12

Hi Sue,



As far as English goes, there are a limited number of dictionaries and thesauruses available at school but it is always more beneficial for students to have their own for use with homework etc.



For Years 10 & 11 students will need ring binders for their English Language/ English Literature. I thought that equipment lists were sent out at the end of term/ with welcome packs. It would be worth contacting Helen if you haven't received one as there may be other subject specific items required.



Spanna.

Crumpy



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Message Posted:
11/09/2010 21:20

Thanks for clarifying that Anna ... See you on Monday ... Ian

deputydawg


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Message Posted:
12/09/2010 08:17

Being poor at spelling my check for station(e)(a)ry is: StationEry, as in pen, and StationAry as in car.

Aysesdaddy



Joined: 21/03/2009
Posts: 392

Message Posted:
12/09/2010 10:49

I always remember when to use there or their by this method. If you can change the word to here, and it sounds right, then the spelling is there.

deputydawg


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Message Posted:
12/09/2010 12:28

Aysesdaddy, your good tip gets me half way there (not their) but at an advanced stage of dementia I often type "their" in the right context then have an urge to change it to "thier". Perhaps I am also suffering some sort of reverse dyslexia malady not yet diagnosed by medical science