July 2024

Welcome Information 2024-2025 Academic Year

Dear Parents, 

We hope you find this information regarding the following school year helpful. 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

If you are a new parent joining the school – Welcome to TWS!

  • 55 8288 0982
  • office@wingate.edu.mx

Key dates for the start of the school year

You will find more information below, please read carefully.

  • Form 5

    Academic bootcamp for those joining Form 5 and IBDP-1. (Optional)
    August 19th to 23rd
  • ECA

    The links will be sent to register for ECAs via Algebraix at 9:00 am
    August 20th
  • ALGEBRAIX

    Algebraix will provide an online presentation on how to use the main features of Algebraix.
    August 23rd
  • ZOOM WITH PARENTS

    Back to School zoom with parents will take place
    August 23rd
  • MEET YOUR TEACHER

    Meet your teacher, sports league presentation and other information. Schedule will be sent to you the week before. Please note NO parking is available at school and shuttles will operate from the parking lot next to the IMSS.
    August 26th
  • ECA

    Last day to enroll for ECAs. They will start on September 2nd
    August 27th
  • PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

    First day of school for Primary and Secondary
    August 27th
  • KINDER

    First day of school for Kinder
    August 28th
zoom

Zoom with Parents FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD

Your attendance at these meetings is important.

KINDERGARTEN

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5756933628?omn=88280881781

Meeting ID: 575 693 3628

TimeActivity
17:00 Kinder Section Meeting with parents
18:00 Break
18:15 The Kindergarten Wingate Way
19:00 End of day

PRIMARY

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7979173585?omn=88557335986

Meeting ID: 797 917 3585

TimeActivity
18:00 Primary Section Meeting with parents
19:00 Break
19:15 The Primary Wingate Way
20:00 End of day

SECONDARY

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6024916787?omn=86193729234

Meeting ID: 602 491 6787

TimeActivity
18:00 IGCSE (Form 4 & 5) Parent and Student section meeting.
19:00 Lower Secondary parent and student section meeting. (Forms 1, 2 & 3)
20:00 Break
20:15 The Secondary Wingate Way
21:00 End of day
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Meet your teacher Monday, August 26th

In the following table, you will find the schedules that correspond to the student’s year group. Students may wear regular clothes, a uniform on the day is not required. Please note that there will be no parking spaces available around the school premises. Prevent your car from being towed. We kindly ask you to park in the lot located beside the IMSS building. A shuttle service will be running every 15 minutes between both locations. 

Kindergarten

Kindergarten classrooms are located on the lower floor of the Primary building.

Please leave your child at the Triangle garden located next to the covered basketball court before going to the classroom meeting with parents.

K1

Time Activity
8:00-8:45 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle
8:45-9:30 Students meet their teacher

K2

Time Activity
8:45-9:30 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle
9:30-10:15 Students meet their teacher

K3

Time Activity
9:30-10:15 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle
10:15-11:00 Students meet their teacher

Primary

P1-D is located on the lower floor of the Primary building, P1-A-B-C, P2, P3 and P4-A are located on the first floor of the Primary building, P4-B is located on the 2nd floor of the Primary building and P5 is located on the lower floor of the Secondary building.

P1- A&B (prev PF)

Time Activity
10:15-11:00 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle
11:00-11:45 Students meet their teacher

P1 - C&D (prev K3)

Time Activity
11:00-11:45 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle
11:45-12:15 Students meet their teacher

P2

Time Activity
11:45-12:15 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle
12:15-12:45 Students meet their teacher

P3

Time Activity
12:15-12:45 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle
12:45-13:15 Students meet their teacher

P4

Time Activity
12:45-13:15 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle
13:15-14:00 Students meet their teacher

P5

Time Activity
12:45-13:15 Students meet their teacher
13:15-14:00 Classroom meeting with Parents | Children activity in Triangle

Secondary

TimeActivity
8:00-8:45IB Students & Parent meeting
8:45-9:30Form 1 Students & Parent meeting with Form Tutor
9:30-11:45All Secondary students and parents can meet their teachers

Other

9:30 - 12:30

ECA exhibition, tokens, Hot Lunch payments, sports uniform sale, school uniforms sale, used uniform sale, music instrument information, the Bus Office will be available to answer questions, Sport hoody delivery, and more.

F.A.Q.

When will you send the supplies list?

Most school supplies are included in the school fees paid to the school.  Academic books are provided or loaned to students by the school.  Parents need to purchase the items on the pencil case listPlease ensure your child has all pencil case items during the year, so check and replace items often.  This pencil case list is below.

Forms 2 and above will require their own laptop.  Any laptop less than three years old will work well.

Let us help the environment and make children more conscious of what they have by considering whether your child truly needs a new backpack, lunchbox, etc.  Often, last year’s one can continue to be used. 

When will you tell us which classroom our children are in?

In the third week of August.

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Pencil Case LIST

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School Day Times

KINDER

8:00am to 1:00pm.  Monday to Thursday

8:00am to 1:30pm. Friday

Kinder students should be collected between 1:00pm and 1:15pm Monday to Thursday; and between 1:30pm and 2:00pm on Friday.  Please note late collection fees are charged, more information can be found in the Family Handbook.

There is a limited bus route at 1:00pm, please do contact bus@wingate.edu.mx for more information.  All Kinder students who need to remain at school until 2:45pm or use the bus at 2:45pm must register for Kinder extended hours.

Kinder extended hours (1:00pm to 2:45pm Monday to Thursday)

We offer extended hours for K1, K2, and K3 starting from the first day of school.

The programme runs from Monday to Thursday, from 1:00pm to 2:45pm. Students will have a lunch break (for Kinder the cafeteria hot lunch is served during this time) and engage in supervised free play, mostly outdoors. We believe this playtime is not only beneficial for their physical well-being but also provides an opportunity for them to socialise and develop skills.

There is a fee of $5,200 for the first semester.

Please enrol for Kinder Extended Hours here:  https://forms.gle/LMNRDNRugSmhjHMBA

The deadline to enrol is August 9th and the deadline to pay the first semester’s fee is August 15th.

There are limited activities available to Kinder students at the same time as Kinder extended hours. More information and enrolment details is provided in the ECA document.

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY

8:00am to 2:45pm. Monday to Thursday

8:00am to 1:30pm. Friday

Primary and Secondary students may stay for extra-curricular activities (ECAs).  Activities take place 3:00pm to 4:00pm Mondays to Thursdays.  There are no ECAs on Fridays.

Enrolment for ECAs will take place in August.

A late bus will leave on or before 4:20pm each day. 



HOTLUNCH

Cafeteria service and lunch

An optional hot lunch will be available each day between Monday and Thursday. Enrolment is on a bi-monthly basis.

Snacks are available via food tokens. The tokens are purchased at reception and each token has a cost of $20 pesos.

In the post following this note, you will be able to enroll to the hot-lunch program covering the period from August 27th to October 24th, 2024. Payment must be made on Monday, August 26th at the school.

Alternatively, you can send a packed lunch with your child.  The school cafeterias have a microwave for their lunch if needed.

Please remember to send a water flask/thermos each day. 

A healthy and balanced diet is an important part of a child’s development and their capacity to focus and learn at school.

Hot Lunch From Aug 27th to Oct 24th, 2024

The Hot Lunch includes protein, a vegetarian plate option, a side dish, fruit and vegetables. Payments should be made in CASH and will be accepted until Tuesday, August 27thYou must complete the registration form beforehand. Payments without a completed registration form will not be accepted.

COSTS FOR AUGUST-OCTOBER PERIOD

K1 to P3- $3300

P4 to F5- $3900

One day a week – $700

Hot Lunch Menu sample of a regular week

MONDAY

Espagueti a la boloñesa

Ceviche de queso panela

Fideo seco

Crudite de verduras

Fruta

Nieve de limón

 

TUESDAY

Bistec asado

Tlacoyos de frijol

Espagueti al burro

Ensalada de nopales

Fruta

Agua de sabor

WEDNESDAY

Chicharrón en salsa verde

Quesadillas de requesón

Gratinado de brócoli

Arroz rojo

Fruta

Pay de limón

THURSDAY

Paella

Teriyaki con cacahuate

Ensalada fresca

Calabacita de elote

Fruta

Agua de sabor

bus

Bus Service

The bus service is operated by COTREP.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms Vania Gamez on bus@wingate.edu.mx

On July 5th, an email was sent to the parents who have enroled their children in the bus service.  A bus contract was attached to the email. Please print and sign the contract and return it to school before or on August 26th.  All sections of the form should be completed and every page must be signed.

The school will not be able to provide the bus service until the contract is signed. We appreciate your cooperation.

Download bus contract

CARPOOL2

Carpool 2024-2025

Please ensure that by August 9th you upload onto Algebraix the carpool information (if applicable) as well as the people authorised to collect your children from school.  We would like to stress the importance of this; this information is vital to have beforehand so we can plan dismissal safely and appropriately. 

The school has set up a shared document where families can register their interest in carpooling.  This can help you find other families to arrange a carpool. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sKIfw9szAZnWtTEjZRlyyQPwpT-nbT5Zv4yHE86Ai9Y/edit?usp=sharing

The road approaching the school is very congested and at certain times the school can cause a lot of traffic problems in the area.  Therefore, those dropping-off and picking-up students by car must have at least three students in the vehicle. This is not applicable for Kinder.

Carpooling is a great and practical way of demonstrating social responsibility in this very busy city.  

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Family Handbook 2024-2025

The Family Handbook is available always under “archivos compatidos” on Algebraix.  Please read it carefully as we expect families to adhere to it.

ecas

ECAs INFORMATION

Download the ECA catalogue here.  As of P1, the school tuition fee includes an ECA, with some exceptions: https://wingate.com.mx/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ECAs-Sep-2nd-to-Dec-19.pdf

The registration link to enroll will be sent via Algebraix on Tuesday, August 20 at 9:00 am.

ECAs will start on September 2nd, 2024

whatsapp

Class chat

In mid-August, the school will set up class WhatsApp groups. If you DO NOT want to be added please let ecasas@wingate.edu.mx  know before July 31st.  WhatsApp is not an official communication channel.  Remember that the school’s main communication channels are the Wingate’s Weekly newsletter, emails and Algebraix.

uniform

Uniform Sale Monday Aug 26th, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

If I do not come to the school sales, where can I buy school uniforms?  

Uniforms are also available from the supplier Bestlook through the following ways:

SHOP

Plaza Reforma 1725

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/pJ16irRRRKvxvsSt8

Opening hours: 9:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Phone numbers: 55 2469 7090 and 55 2469 7143

ONLINE SALES

What are the uniform requirements? 

KINDERGARTEN:

PE uniform is worn daily. PE uniform is made up of sports trousers, sports jacket, white polo, fully white socks, fully white trainers.

There are optional winter items that include a white turtle-neck and warm vest.

PRIMARY GIRLS:

PE uniform is worn twice a week on designated PE days. PE uniform is made up of sports trousers, sports jacket, white polo, fully white socks, fully white trainers.

The daily uniform, to be worn on the other three days, is made up of a white blouse, pinafore dress, bowtie, grey sweater, blazer, grey socks and formal navy blue or black shoes. There are optional winter items that include a white turtle-neck and warm vest.

PRIMARY BOYS:

PE uniform is worn twice a week on designated PE days. PE uniform is made up of sports trousers, sports jacket, white polo, fully white socks, fully white trainers.

The daily uniform, to be worn on the other three days, is made up of a white shirt, tie, navy blue trousers, grey sweater, blazer, grey socks and formal navy blue or black shoes.

There are optional winter items that include a white turtle-neck and warm vest.

FORM 1 TO FORM 5 GIRLS:

PE uniform is worn twice a week on designated PE days. PE uniform is made up of sports trousers, sports jacket, white polo, fully white socks, fully white trainers.  Students may also wear their P5 graduation hoody or the new TWS Owls hoody.

The daily uniform, to be worn on the other three days, is made up of a white blouse, skirt, secondary bowtie, grey vest, grey sweater, blazer, grey socks and formal navy blue or black shoes.

Secondary girls may optionally choose to wear school uniform trousers instead of the skirt. However, the main uniform item is the skirt and the skirt will be required at events such as concerts.

There are optional winter items that include a white turtle-neck and warm vest.  During colder months, students may wear monochromatic black or a navy blue outerwear (hoodies are not allowed) over their uniform sweater or blazer.

FORM 1 TO FORM 5 BOYS:

PE uniform is worn twice a week on designated PE days. PE uniform is made up of sports trousers, sports jacket, white polo, fully white socks, fully white trainers.  Students may also wear their P5 graduation hoody or the new TWS Owls hoody.

The daily uniform, to be worn on the other three days, is made up of a white shirt, secondary tie, navy blue trousers, grey sweater, blazer, grey socks and formal navy blue or black shoes.

There are optional winter items that include a white turtle-neck and warm vest.  During colder months, students may wear monochromatic black or a navy blue outerwear (hoodies are not allowed) over their uniform sweater or blazer.

IGCSE YEARS. FORM 4 AND FORM 5 UNIFORM TIE EXCEPTION:

Formal uniform: Students are not required to wear a tie on ordinary school days. Students must still wear ties during formal events such as flag-raisings and concerts. 

IB-DP YEARS:

Daily/regular dress: Casual trousers in a neutral colour or skirts styled similar to the existing uniform skirt; collared shirts for boys, and sleeved tops/blouses for girls; smart sneakers (no runners/sports sneakers allowed); black or navy blue outerwear.

Formal/event dress code: Smart slacks/skirt with light coloured, full-sleeved button down shirts and a blazer. Boys must wear ties. Sneakers cannot be worn.

PE uniform: Monochromatic joggers with grey or navy blue single-coloured sleeved t-shirts. Students may wear whatever sneakers they wish to.

THE USE OF THE BLAZER

The blazer is part of the daily uniform. During the colder months, a plain navy blue coat or jacket may be worn over the blazer, but not instead of it. During the warmer months, students may opt to wear only the uniform sweater and leave their blazer at home.

SHOES

PE shoes should be fully white. A subtle coloured line or smaller logo is allowed.

Uniform shoes should be formal. More casual/relaxed shoes with a white sole and/or shoes made of canvas are not allowed. “Smart” trainers may not be worn as school uniform shoes.

What is Algebraix?

A web-based school management platform.  All parents have a username.  If you have not received a username, or cannot remember it, please contact Algebraix on ayuda@algebraix.com to have it reissued. 

Access Algebraix on www.wingate.algebraix.com  

Please also download the app.

Much of our communications are via Algebraix, where you can also view report cards, request dismissal permissions, see your account statement, pay school fees, and be informed of other matters. 

It is very important that you ensure your contact information, including your fiscal tax information, is correct. Please go to the main menu, personal data, “datos de facturación”. If the billing information is incorrect, the system will automatically generate a receipt instead of a factura and the school will not be able to modify this or request previous facturas.

You should also upload the people who are authorised to collect your child. Please go to main menu, name of your child, then authorize contacts. 

How do I use Algebraix?

On Friday August 23rd at 9:00am, please join an online presentation on Google MEET: https://meet.google.com/ywt-isys-rxi

They will cover

  1. How to log-in for the first time
  2. How to update your contact information
  3. How to check the fiscal information (RFC) that is on file and check your facturas
  4. How to generate permissions for dismissal
  5. How to view your account statement and make payments with the correct reference

How can I make payments through Algebraix?

The only payment made into the school’s main HSBC account is the initial inscription payment.

All subsequent payments should be made using Algebraix.

TO PAY VIA CREDIT CARD

If you would like the school to charge monthly tuition fees directly to a Visa/Mastercard, we need you to register the card on Algebraix.

Please “tokenize” your card. You can find instructions on how to do so on this link:

https://rb.gy/x4ur7 or in these PDF guidelines:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/144YeBnlAV3JWyR9Mdjj9b06OAwO59SbY/view?usp=sharing

Once your card is authorised, the upcoming payment will be made automatically to your card.

If you want to pay fees with an American Express card, please contact Ms Yasmin on

ycallejas@wingate.edu.mx

TO PAY VIA BANK TRANSFER

Download your child’s unique CLABE (each pupil as a different one). The CLABE does not change. 

Each month, a different reference number is provided, that one does change. 

This short video details how to pay using STP (the referencing system) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoaHqwTsGkQ&t=6s 

It is very important that you pay with these unique details so that we can ensure that your payment is identified.  The school will not be responsible for incorrectly referenced payments.

Bank transfer tutorial: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT_N2P-U_80

PAY WITH A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD DIRECTLY ON ALGEBRAIX

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When are school fees due?

School fees are payable over 11 months, from August to June of each year.  They should be paid in the first 10 days of the month.  Late payments will incur a 5% late payment fee.

The fee schedule provided to you upon enrolment can also be found in Algebraix under “Archivos Compartidos”.

T-SHIRT

House T-Shirts AUSTEN, FLEMING, NEWMAN OR PANKHURST

As of P1, students become part of a “House”: Austen, Newman, Fleming, or Pankhurst. Students who join P1 groups “C” and “D” will receive their t-shirt in a special ceremony. All new students can pick up their t-shirt on August 26th. Their House will already be previously assigned. Returning students who requested a new t-shirt via Wingate’s Weekly before August 2nd can also pick it up on this day.

EDGAR

Car Banners FOR PICK-UPS AT TWS

This car banner is used for parents who pick up their children directly from school to place it at the front of their vehicle, facilitating identification for the staff coordinating dismissal. On Monday August 26th, all new students will receive a sign, as well as returning students who requested a new banner via Wingate’s Weekly before August 2nd.

Key Calendar Dates 2024-2025 school year

Half term: October 28th to November 1st

Christmas Winter holidays: December 19th to January 6th

Easter holidays: April 14th to April 25th

Last day of school: Last week of June 2025

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