Category: Student

Grade 4 and 5 Volunteers needed.

Six volunteers from grades 4 and 5 are needed to help sew pencil cases for the Pfrang Association.

The finished product will be sold at the Christmas Bazaar.

The money raised will be donated to the Pfrang Association to support students who cannot afford to go to school.

This activity will take place at lunch time, the day is to be confirmed.

You will learn how to cut fabric and then sew the pieces together with a sewing machine.

Here is what the finished product will look like:

If you are interested, please tell your teacher and they could email me your names.

Questions? Please come find Ms Anna in the Activities Office.

MAP Testing Today and Tomorrow

Hello Splendid Grade 6’s, Exceptional 8’s, and Terrific 10’s,

Grade 6 will take their MAP Maths tests today from 8:10am in the LGR. Grade 8 will finish their Fall MAP experience after Break in the same location with the Math MAPs.

Grade 6, you are on tomorrow morning at 8:10am in the LGR for Maths. Grade 10, you are on after Break tomorrow for Maths as well.

Please remember to bring a charged laptop, get a good night’s rest, and eat a healthy breakfast!

See you then!

Tech Challenge Wednesday 18th Block 5!!!!

Dear Grade 6-10 Students,

Technology Challenge is upon us again! Tech Challenge is about championing the model of Design Thinking that we at NIS keenly promote. At the end of lunchtime Wednesday students should store bags in lockers and then line up outside the library foyer in single file lines (note change in meeting point). ‘Teachers in charge’ will take you straight to your activity area, divide you up into houses and explain your activities. House points go to the most successful competitors! Wear your house t-shirt!

Good luck and see you then!

The Design Team

Grade 11 SL Maths – Study or Sport: This Friday!

Make your choice, Grade 11!

Day 4, block 5 – Maths Revision and Study, or Rec.Sports and Exercise with Mr. Stevens in the gym?

Scan the QR code to make your selection

Or, click on this link to make your selection

Remember the basics:

  • Sign up for either Maths Revision or Rec. Sports by 4pm tomorrow
  • If you forget to sign up, Maths Revision is the default
  • If you forget your gym gear / aren’t prepared for Rec.Sports, Maths revision becomes your selection

Still not sure what to do? Speak with your Maths teacher, Mr. Stevens or Ms. Ham

Need a CAS Project????

Have your started your CAS project yet???

Here are some projects that need leaders:

  • Volunteer Organiser for the L2 Conference
  • Organiser for the Santa Fun Run
  • Volunteer Coordinator for the Royal Family Christmas Market
  •  Organisers for the the Giving Tree

Come by the Activities Office to speak to Ms Anna today! 

 

Swim Meet Volunteers Needed

This Saturday we are hosting a Swim Meet.

We need a few more volunteers…. 

but more importantly we are looking for 1 student who is super organised and can manage a team of 8 volunteers at a time. Please stop by to see Ms Anna today.

 

Books Stampers for Miss Betina

Wanted:

Students who are self-starters and who can stamp books!

Please go see Miss Betina in Learning Support. She has 3000 books that need to be stamped.

 

Week 6 – Gym Activities

Hi everyone,

We continue to have had a good turn out of students participating in the organised open gym sessions and so please see below whats coming up in Week 6.

Monday – Friday (07:15-07:55) Open gym – Please check in with a PHE teacher to use/request equipment (BLUE GYM)

WEEK 6

Day 8 – Monday (lunchtime) Basketball for ALL (BLUE GYM)

Day 2 – Wednesday (lunchtime) Badminton/Volleyball (BLUE GYM)

Wednesdays (15:15-16:15) Open gym – Please do not enter until Mr Romero is present (BLUE GYM)

Thursdays/Fridays (15:15-16:00) Open gym – Please check in with Mr Dutton/Mr Stevens after 15:10 (BLUE GYM)

We will continue to update this on a weekly basis with upcoming events and please feel free to share your ideas as well.

Grade 7 MAP Today

Hello Grade Seven Superstars,

Your MAP testing begins today. Please report to the MS/US Large Group Room (LGR) directly after Advisory WITH YOUR CHARGED LAPTOP, ready for your MAP Maths assessment at 8:10am.

You’ll return to the LGR on Tuesday morning at the same time for the MAP Reading assessment. Grade 8’s, you’re up tomorrow as well. Check your email for details. Thanks!

 

MAP Schedule Here (Sept 2019)

Is your ManageBac up to date?

Remember you need one Service as Action experience and one Volunteering experience this semester. So what have you done so far? Have your filled out your MB?

 

We’ve made things simpler for you in grades 6-9:

In the description box, simply tell us what you DID for the experience and include your SMART goal.

In reflection, simply tell us what you LEARNED and attach a photo (with you in it). This is where you have the chance to explain how you achieved your Learning Outcome and SMART goal.

 

Need help? You can always ask your awesome Advisory Teacher  or stop by to see me.

 

HWC- Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon?

Great food, no atmosphere.

Do you know where there is a fantastic atmosphere? Homework Club! Homework Club is open to all grade 6-12 students every Monday and Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 in the LSS area. Come work on projects, study, get assignments double-checked, and ask questions if you have them.

See you there!

Community Touch Rugby (Xianlin Warriors)

Good morning one and all,

We  look forward to another great morning of playing, learning and socialising through playing touch rugby.

All NIS community members are welcome from Grade 5 to adults (staff and parents are actively encouraged) to join us on Sunday 15th from 09:30 to 10:45 on the NIS field.

I/we look forward to seeing you out there.