The Grand Opening of the new campus at Straits International School (SIS) happened on July 17 2016. SIS originally opened its doors in August 2012, beginning its life in a temporary campus and enrolling 17 students on the first day. It is a school founded upon the concept to provide the most caring education available.
During it’s time at the temporary campus, the school was nevertheless awarded a 5 star rating by the Ministry of Education, highlighting the strength of the education offered at SIS. The move to the new campus allows SIS to build upon this excellent start and provide the bespoke facilities deserving of the excellent standards of teaching and learning. The new facilities include high quality Science, Music and ICT Labs, a large library, an e-cafeteria, a futsal court, a swimming pool and a multi-purpose hall. The school is located very strategically outside the Penang International Airport, with direct links to major roads allowing a very easy commute for students and parents.
The growth of the school continues at pace, with an expectation to reach a maximum capacity of 800 students within two years. The school is also a member of the Association of International Malaysian Schools, and is regularly inspected by international bodies. For the Grand Opening, it is the pleasure of Mr. Charles Grayhurst, the Founding Principal, to welcome some honourable guests, including:
- Penang Governor, Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dato’ Seri Utama (Dr.) Haji Abdul Rahman Bin Haji Abbas
- Deputy Minister of Education 1 , YB Dato' P. Kamalanathan A/L P. Panchanathan
- Penang Deputy Chief Minister 1, YB. Dato' Haji Mohd Rashid Bin Hasnon
- Penang Deputy Chief Minister 2, YB. Prof. Dr. Ramasamy A/L Palanisamy
- Founder of Straits International School, Y.Bhg. Dato' Sri Desmond To Kam Foo
- Director of Straits International School, Y.Bhg. Dato' Sri Dr Vincent Tiew Soon Thung
- Director of Straits International School, Y.Bhg. Dato' Wesley Ong King Seng
- Malaysian’s and Asean’s First Astronaut, Co-founder and Chairman of Aladdin Group, Y.Bhg Dato' Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al Masrie
- Board of Directors and Board of Governors of Straits International School
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