Day: November 11, 2015

Language Acquisition

Mathematics has been called the universal language, it allows existing knowledge to activated as a lead into the teaching of new skills and concepts,however, there is a potential disadvantage. It can lead to high levels of frustration when students find that their lack of English interferes with their ability to do maths that they would otherwise find easy. They go from high achievers in the subject in their own language to strugglers in the maths class at NIS. This can be a blow to their self-confidence and self-esteem.

TedxYouth@NIS This Sunday!

How old will you be in 2035? What will you be wearing? TEDYouth 2015 is an opportunity for you to think about the world in 2035, and to engage with experts who consider the corners of our intangible imagination to be the foundation for our potential future reality.

COME ALONG. BE INSPIRED!

Where? The Design Centre, THIS Sunday, 15th November 2015, for the trip of a lifetime! Destination 2035! Parents Welcome :)
Kick off 10am. Three mind-blowing session, each one jammed with amazing orators. sessions: 10.00-11.30; 12.00 – 13.30; 14.00 – 15.30.

Get there early to reserve your beanbag!
Triona Ryan

Xmas at RFG – C&S / CAS Helpers wanted Nov 27th, 28th and 29th

The Organisers of the Xmas at RFG on Saturday Nov 28th and Sunday Nov 29th would like some helpers. I expect signups for these opportunities will open on Friday this week at 0800am. There will be opportunities for:

Friday 3.30 – 6.00pm (G6-11)

Sat 3.00 – 6.30pm (G6-11)

Sat 6.30-10.00pm (G8-11)

Sun 3.00 – 7.00pm (G6-11)

 

Grade 1 Community Celebration

The Grade 1 Students will be assembling a BIG community in the foyer on Thursday. We have invited our Grade 1 parents to look at it on Friday. The Grade 1 children have planned, designed and made their great community. We invite you to appreciate their community on Friday as you walk through. Please ask your students to be respectful of the community project as they walk in the foyer. Everyone is invited to write compliments on a board.

EARCOS ETC 2016

Hi Teachers,

Interested in attending the EARCOS ETC 2016? Check out this video! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byz2WA6uuNCGWXJQMEtRWDMyZ3c/view?pli=1

Cheers!

FCD TODAY

Block 1 – grade8 – please go straight to the MYP LGR

Block 2 -grade 9 – please go straight to the MYP LGR

Block 4 – grade 10 – please go straight to the BLACK BOX

Our FCD visitors will also be available today during Block 5 for individual visits in the Counseling offices. You must get permission from your teacher to take time from a class. Please use this resources responsibly. You can come individually or with friends, you can meet either Kiersten or Will, with or without me being present.

Have a great day.