Ocean of Light International School

🌟 Ocean of Light Family – Important Reminders for Next Week 🌟

Warm greetings to all our parents, guardians, and friends of Ocean of Light. We hope you are keeping safe and well during these windy days.

📚 1. Cambridge Information Session
🗓 Wednesday, 24 June

Parents and guardians are warmly invited to attend our Cambridge Information Session. This is an opportunity to learn more about:

✅ The Ocean of Light curriculum
✅ Cambridge assessments and requirements
✅ Educational pathways available to students after Ocean of Light
✅ Questions and topics important to our families

A follow-up school MEMO dedicated to this session will be shared next week. To help us prepare, we encourage you to complete our short Parent Survey:

🔗 https://forms.gle/qfKbHD3oJZE7wzzu6

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 2. Parent–Teacher Conferences & Report Cards
🗓 Thursday, 25 June
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Term 2 will conclude with Parent–Teacher Conferences and Report Card distribution. We encourage all parents and guardians to take this opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher and discuss their learning progress. A separate notice with further details will be shared shortly.

📅 3. Term 3 Calendar

For your forward planning, the Term 3 Calendar is attached to this post.

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all parents and guardians who continue to support the school through your time, expertise, resources, encouragement, and service. Whether through sports, reading programmes, health initiatives, community activities, professional support, financial contributions, or acts of kindness behind the scenes, your support enriches the learning experience of our students.

If you would like to contribute to the development of our school in any way, please know that every contribution—whether a raindrop or an ocean of support—is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for being valued partners in the education and development of our children.

🌊✨ Ocean of Light International School
“Learning, Service, Excellence”

🌟 Important Announcements - Week 10 Highlights 🌟

Dear Ocean of Light Families,

This week’s virtue focus is Obedience — the willingness to follow guidance and responsibilities with respect and a positive attitude. By listening carefully, arriving on time, caring for our environment, and supporting one another, we help create a safe, positive, and harmonious school community.

💻 ICT Week Celebration
This week, our Class 4 - AS Level students will showcase their creativity, innovation, and digital skills through a variety of exciting ICT activities.

🏆 Parents and guardians are warmly invited to join us on Friday afternoon for our ICT Competition and Prize-Giving Ceremony in the Multipurpose Hall and enjoy the students’ presentations.

📌 Key Reminders
💰 Term 3 Tuition Fees
With only 1½ weeks remaining before the end of Term 2, families are encouraged to settle any outstanding fees before the first day of school for Term 3 to avoid late payment penalties.

📅 Week 10 Events - see attachment

Wishing everyone a wonderful and creative week of learning!

📢 Important Week 9 Update

Dear Ocean of Light Family,

Please note that an updated Week 9 School Memo has been issued. We apologise for any confusion the previous information may have caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

📚 Key Reminders for This Week

🔹 ECE to Class 2 students will continue with their normal classroom programme throughout the week.

🔹 Class 3 to Class 6 students will sit their Mid-Year Examinations from Tuesday, 9 June, to Thursday, 11 June. They will return to normal classroom learning on Friday, 12 June.

🔹 High School Students: Friday, 12 June, is the final day of Mid-Year Examinations. Only students scheduled to sit an examination on that day are required to attend school.

🔹 All students are expected to return to their normal classroom programme on Monday, 15 June 2026.

🌟 We wish all our students every success in their examinations and sincerely thank our parents and guardians for their continued support and encouragement throughout the assessment period.

Please refer to the attached updated Week 9 School Memo for further details.

🌟School MEMO – Week 9, Term 2 Updates 🌟

Dear Ocean of Light Family,

Warm greetings to you all. Our virtue focus this week is Humility — the ability to recognise our strengths and accomplishments with gratitude, remain willing to learn from others, admit our mistakes, and treat everyone with respect and dignity. We practise humility by listening respectfully, learning from feedback, appreciating others, and using our talents to serve. Humility helps us build stronger relationships, create a supportive learning environment, and develop the qualities of service, kindness, and lifelong learning.

📚 Mid-Year Examinations
Primary School students (Class 3-6) begin their Mid-Year Examinations this week, while High School students enter their final week of exams. Kindly note that ECE to Class 2 has a normal school week.

✔️ Students are required to attend in full school uniform.
✔️ Parents are kindly asked to arrange pick-up immediately after examinations.

If your child is unable to attend an exam due to unforeseen circumstances, please notify the school promptly:

☎️ Admin Office: 25-332
☎️ High School Office: 26-332
☎️ Primary School Office: 25-322
☎️ Director’s Office: 28-105

🌊 World Ocean Day
We are proud of our students who participated in the World Ocean Day celebrations hosted by the Department of Environment, which was featured in Matangi Tonga. We sincerely thank parents and guardians for their continued support of these valuable extracurricular learning opportunities.

💳 Term 3 Tuition Fees
A friendly reminder that Term 3 tuition fee payments are now open. Parents and guardians are encouraged to settle all fee requirements before the start of Term 3.

📅 School Calendar

Monday, 8 June
🔹 Public Holiday: Emancipation Day – School Closed

Tuesday, 9 June
🔹 Primary Mid-Year Exam: English (9:00 a.m.)
🔹 High School Mid-Year Exams
🕘 9:00 a.m.
• J1 & J2: Mathematics Paper 2
• S1: Mathematics Paper 2
• S2: Geography Paper 2 & Physics Paper 6
• AS: Business Concepts 1
• S3: CIE Biology

🕛 12:00 p.m.
• S1: Biology Paper 6 & Physics Paper 2
• AS: Chemistry Paper 3

🔹 Students must attend in full school uniform and be picked up immediately after their examinations.

Wednesday, 10 June
🔹 Teachers’ Professional Development: 2:45–4:00 p.m.
🔹 Casual Wear for ECE - Class 2 students, and they are to be picked up at 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
🔹 Primary Mid-Year Exam: Mathematics (9:00 a.m.)
🔹 High School Mid-Year Exams
🕘 9:00 a.m.
• J1 & J2: Combined Science
• S1: Physics Paper 1
• S2: Additional Mathematics & Extended Mathematics
• AS: Business Concepts 2
• S3: CIE Chemistry

🕛 12:00 p.m.
• S1: Biology Paper 1
• S2: Biology Paper 2
• AS: Physics Paper 1

🔹 Students sitting the exams must attend in full school uniform and be picked up immediately after their examinations.

Thursday, 11 June
🔹 Primary Mid-Year Exam: Science (9:00 a.m.)
🔹 High School Mid-Year Exams
🕘 9:00 a.m.
• S1: Geography Paper 2 & Physics Paper 6
• S2: Biology Paper 6
• AS: Chemistry Paper 1

🕛 12:00 p.m.
• S1: Chemistry Paper 1

🔹 Students must attend in full school uniform and be picked up immediately after their examinations.

Friday, 12 June
🔹 All students return to school, and normal classroom learning resumes.

✨ Wishing all our students a successful final week of examinations!

📚 Term 3 Tuition Fees
Term 3 tuition fee payments remain open until Tuesday, 14 July 2026, the first day of Term 3.

To avoid the 10% late payment penalty, parents and guardians are encouraged to settle fees before the start of term. Early payment also assists the school in preparing resources and services for our students.

🎓 AS Level (Form 6) Cambridge Examination Fees
A gentle reminder that the Cambridge AS Level examination fee is TOP$295 per subject.

Examination fees should be paid between 4 August and 18 August 2026 (Weeks 4–6 of Term 3) to support the timely processing of examination registrations.

📝 Cambridge Information Session – Parent Survey
Ocean of Light is planning a Cambridge Information Session for parents and guardians to share information about:
• The school curriculum
• Cambridge requirements and assessments
• Educational and career pathways

To help us determine the most suitable time and topics for the session, we invite parents to complete the short survey below. The session is planned for Week 11 of this term and is separate from our regular Parent-Teacher Conferences.

🔗 Parent Survey:
https://forms.gle/qfKbHD3oJZE7wzzu6

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in the education of our children. 🌟

Ocean of Light Cambridge Information Session – Parent Survey Dear Parents and Guardians, Ocean of Light International School is planning a School Curriculum/Cambridge Information Session to help families better understand our curriculum, assessment systems, and how we can work together to support student success. Your feedback will help us plan a session that...

📢 Important Update: High School Mid-Year Examination Schedule

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please note an important update to the High School Mid-Year Examination timetable.

To allow examinations to conclude earlier in the day, all afternoon examination sessions will now commence at 12:00 p.m. instead of 1:00 p.m., as previously announced.

Students are required to report to the examination venue 30 minutes before the scheduled start time:

🕘 Morning Sessions: 9:00 a.m.
🕛 Afternoon Sessions: 12:00 p.m.

The updated examination timetable and invigilation schedule are attached for your reference. Please check your emails to access attachment.

We kindly ask parents and guardians to ensure the timely pick-up of students following the completion of their examinations.

Should you have any questions, please contact:
📞 Administration Office: 25 332
📞 High School Office: 26 332
📞 Director’s Office: 28 105

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. We wish all our students every success in their Mid-Year Examinations.

🌟 Ocean of Light International School – Week 8 School Update 🌟

Dear Ocean of Light Families,

Our virtue focus this week is Courage — the ability to face challenges, fears, and difficulties with confidence, strength, and determination to do what is right. We encourage our students to demonstrate courage by persevering through challenges, speaking truthfully and respectfully, and striving for excellence with confidence and integrity.

📚 High School Mid-Year Examinations
High School students begin their Mid-Year Examinations this week and will continue over the next two weeks. Please check email for the exam schedule shared earlier in the week.

✔ Students must attend examinations in full school uniform.
✔ Parents are kindly requested to arrange pick-up immediately after examinations.
✔ If a student is unable to attend an exam due to unforeseen circumstances, please notify the school promptly:
📞 Admin Office: 25-332
📞 High School Office: 26-332
📞 Director’s Office: 28-105

📖 Primary School Revision Week
This is the final week of revision classes before Primary School Mid-Year Examinations commence in Week 9. We encourage parents and guardians to support students through regular attendance and punctuality.

🏉🏐 Sports Activities
We are proud of our students who continue to participate in the rugby and netball seasons, representing Ocean of Light with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Thank you to our parents and guardians for your ongoing support.

📅 Week 8 Calendar

Monday
• High School (HS) Assembly – 8:20 a.m. (Multipurpose Hall)
• HS Mid-Year Examinations (AM & PM Sessions)
• Full School Uniform

Tuesday
• Weekly Dental Hygiene Programme – 9:00 a.m. (Classes 1–6)
• Students to bring a toothbrush, toothpaste, and rinsing bottle
• HS Mid-Year Examinations (AM & PM Sessions)

Wednesday
• Casual Wear Day for Primary/ECE Students
• Teachers’ Professional Development – 2:45–4:00 p.m.
• Primary/ECE students to be picked up between 2:45–3:30 p.m.
• HS Mid-Year Examinations (AM & PM Sessions)

Thursday
• Normal School Day for Primary and ECE
• HS Mid-Year Examinations (AM & PM Sessions)
• CIE External Examinations (Senior 3): Physics Paper 23 & Combined Science – 9:00 a.m.

Friday
• Primary Home Room Assembly – 8:30 a.m.
• M***i Day for Primary/ECE Students ($1 contribution to support extracurricular activities)
• HS Mid-Year Examinations (AM & PM Sessions)

We wish all our students a courageous, focused, and successful week as they prepare for and undertake their Mid-Year Examinations.

📘 MID-YEAR EXAMINATION NOTICE | CLASS 3 – AS LEVEL (FORM 6)

Dear Ocean of Light Families,

As we approach the Mid-Year Examination period scheduled from 1–11 June (Weeks 8–9), we kindly seek your support in helping students prepare well for their examinations and follow the examination timetable, CIE guidelines, and school uniform expectations shared with families. Check your emails for the attachments or pick up a copy from the school.

Please note:
🔹 High School students begin examinations on 1 June
🔹 Primary School students begin examinations on Tuesday, 9 June

This notice is intended specifically for parents and guardians of students in Class 3 to AS Level (Form 6).

📌 KEY EXAMINATION GUIDELINES

1️⃣ Examination Venues
• High School exams — Multipurpose Hall
• Primary School exams — Students’ respective classrooms

2️⃣ Full School Uniform
All students must attend every examination in full school uniform.

3️⃣ Arrival Time
Students are required to report 30 minutes before the examination begins:
• Morning Sessions: 9:00 AM
• Afternoon Sessions: 12:00 PM

4️⃣ Clash Timetables
Students with two examinations on the same day will remain under full centre supervision between papers. Only notebooks or revision notes may be used. Electronic devices are strictly prohibited.

5️⃣ Punctuality
Students are expected to arrive on time for all examinations.

6️⃣ Prohibited Items
Phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and other electronic devices are not allowed in the examination room. Only approved examination materials, including calculators where required, may be used.

7️⃣ 45-Minute Papers
For shorter examination papers, students must remain in the examination room for at least 15 minutes before dismissal.

8️⃣ Departure After Exams
Students are expected to return home immediately after completing their examinations. Parents and guardians are kindly requested to make timely pick-up arrangements.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support in helping students approach this important examination period with focus, discipline, and confidence.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support of learning at Ocean of Light International Schools.

🌟 Ocean of Light International School
📘 Week 7 School MEMO

Warm greetings to our Ocean of Light families! Our virtue focus this week is Respect — the ability to honour and value ourselves and others through our words, actions, and attitudes. At Ocean of Light, we practise respect by speaking kindly, listening attentively, embracing diversity, and showing care for one another, our families, our school community, and the environment.

📌 Key Reminders for Week 7

📝 Final Week Before Mid-Year Exams
This week is the final revision week before Mid-Year Exams begin from 1–12 June 2026 (Weeks 8–9) for primary and high school students. Parents and guardians are kindly encouraged to support students by ensuring punctual attendance and regular revision during this important preparation week.
📄 A follow-up memo with the exam schedule will be shared later this week.

🕊️ Bahá’í Holy Day – Friday, 29 May 2026
Please note that school will be closed on Friday in observance of the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, a sacred Bahá’í Holy Day commemorating the passing of the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith and His enduring message of unity, peace, and service to humanity.

📅 School Calendar

🔹 Monday – 25 May
• High School Assembly at 8:20 a.m. in the Multipurpose Hall (Devotions hosted by Senior 2 – Detachment)
• Full school uniform required

🔹 Tuesday – 26 May
• Weekly Dental Hygiene Programme (MOH–Malimali Project) at 9:00 a.m. behind the Primary building for Classes 1–6
• Students are to bring a toothbrush, toothpaste, and rinsing bottle

🔹 Wednesday – 27 May
• Casual Wear Day
• Teachers’ Professional Development: 2:45–4:00 p.m.
• Students are to be picked up between 2:45–3:30 p.m.
• CIE External Exams (Senior 3): Additional Mathematics at 9:00 a.m.

🔹 Thursday – 28 May
• Normal school day for ECE, Primary, and High School
• Homeroom observance of the Bahá’í Holy Day

🔹 Friday – 29 May
• Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh – School Closed

🌱 Wishing everyone a wonderful week of learning and growth in the spirit of Respect.

🌟Ocean of Light Featured on the BWNS🌟

It is with great joy, humility, and gratitude that we share that the development journey and 30th Anniversary of Ocean of Light International Schools has been featured on the Baha’i World News Service (BWNS).

We warmly invite our school community, alumni, families, and friends to read the published article below: https://news.bahai.org/story/1872/tonga-moral-and-academic-education-fosters-life-of-service

This milestone reflects the collective efforts, sacrifices, prayers, and unwavering support of many individuals and communities over the past 30 years. We sincerely acknowledge our parents, students, alumni, former and present staff members, the Baha’i Community of Tonga, School Board members, national institutions, and the many friends and supporters who have contributed to the growth and strengthening of the school through the years.

As we reflect on this journey together, we remain deeply grateful for the spirit of unity, service, perseverance, and encouragement that continues to guide the school forward. This recognition belongs to the entire Ocean of Light family and reminds us of what can be achieved when a community works together with shared purpose and commitment to the education and well-being of children.

Thank you for continuing to walk this journey with Ocean of Light. 💙💛

Tonga: Moral and academic education fosters life of service | BWNS In Tonga, the 30th anniversary of Ocean of Light school reflects on how moral and spiritual qualities can be cultivated alongside academic learning in a single endeavor.