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POWIIS Tanjung Bungah

Welcome by the Principal

Students are at the heart of all we do and our rich, broad curriculum offers something for everyone.

Mandarin, sport, technology and the performing and creative arts help develop articulate, confident, well-rounded children prepared for the ever-changing world they live in. We want our students to experience the excitement of discovering that they are capable of achieving more than they perhaps thought possible; we will encourage them to embrace new opportunities and help them to develop resilience and perseverance along the way. Our extra-curricular programme features a range of academic and sporting opportunities as well as a flourishing programme of creative and expressive arts, including drama, orchestra and choir. Residential and day trips provide important learning experiences beyond the classroom.

With a tremendous teaching team, purpose built facilities and an exciting, relevant curriculum I hope you will pay us a visit. With the care, encouragement and support our teachers give your child, and the enjoyment they are having in school, I hope I will soon see them running into school with a smile on their faces. We look forward to meeting you!

Marcus Sherwood

Principal of POWIIS Tanjung Bungah

Senior Leadership Team

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Year Leaders + Teachers

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Specialist Teachers

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Teaching Assistants

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Administration

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Marcus Sherwood

Principal

Marcus is the Founding Principal of the Prince of Wales Island International Primary School (POWIIS Primary). He has worked as a teacher and leader in schools across the world for nearly 30 years. After qualifying and working in New Zealand, he has worked in schools in the UK, Malaysia and South Korea. His international schools’ experience began at The Alice Smith School in 2007 and it was here he began his association with the FOBISIA organisation, playing a role in the development of the CPD and JAWs initiatives. In 2013, he moved to his first Headship with Dulwich College Seoul. In 2018, he came to Penang where he spent a year assisting in the setting up of POWIIS Primary. The school opened in September 2019 with 385 students. Marcus has taught across the age ranges from KS3-EYFS and filled leadership roles in both the pastoral and curriculum areas. The development of the arts ,sport and after-school provision feature prominently in his ‘vision’ of education as does the importance he places on kindness.

Niumai Hamilton-Peach

Assistant Principal (EYFS & KS1)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Thomas Warman

Assistant Principal (KS2)

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong

Datin Seri Saisunee Ong has 15 years of working experience in the property and development field. She was the CEO of MTT Properties and Development which spearheaded the vision of the largest township development, Botanica CT in Balik Pulau, Penang. Datin Seri Ong was also primarily involved with the construction of the Prince of Wales Island International School and was part of the initial group of governing members from the school’s inception.