Month: April 2015

#PYPCHAT

Tonight, at 7pm, #pypchat on twitter. Tonight’s topic is Concept Driven Learning. See wiki for possible questions and resources. http://pypchat.wikispaces.com/

  1. What is concept based learning?
  2. What are the advantages of concept based teaching/ learning?
  3. What are the challenges in concept based teaching /learning?
  4. What are the big ideas (concepts!) in concept based learning?
  5. How do you introduce concepts to students?
  6. What strategies do you use for supporting students in thinking beyond the facts to big conceptual ideas?
  7. How do you assess understanding of concepts?
  8. If you could add one key concept to those offered by the IB, what might it be?
  9. How do you explore concepts across disciplines? How do you plan for transdisciplinary approach?

Nurse Lilian

Good morning!
As of next week, Lucy Mrstica will take on the role of school nurse for the remainder of the school year as Lilian will be away on maternity leave.
As today is Lilian’s last day this school year, please stop by with your happy wishes. We await the exciting news of the birth of her baby.
Arden

BOJ Notice

  • Author By gracesong
  • Publication date April 29, 2015
  • Categories: Staff

Any application for telegraphic transfer and foreign currency exchange will NOT be processed during International Labour Day Holiday from May 1 (Thursday) to May 3 (Sunday), 2015.

deVere Independent Financial Advisors

  • Author By lucyzhan
  • Publication date April 29, 2015
  • Categories: Staff
Dear all,
Pls refer to the Laurie’s message below.
Have a nice day before the May Holiday!
 Lucy
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Ralph Woodcock of deVere Independent Financial Advisors will be at NIS on Thursday to visit clients and speak to anyone who would like advice. He will be based in the staff room from morning break. NIS does not endorse any financial advisor but does advise colleagues to plan for the future.
Laurie

Thursday, April 30th-Buy Something Sweet-Help Someone in Need

Grade Five Students will be outside the library raising money for social causes and donating to Kiva, Ray of Light, and Refugee relief.  We realize that there are too many people in the world who don’t have enough.  Our action can help a few, and together we can help many!

th We will sell cupcakes, cookies, carrot cake, and more!! Price: 5 to 15 RMB

Pfrang Gala

  • Author By kathadams
  • Publication date April 28, 2015
  • Categories: Staff

Don’t miss THE event of the year on May 16th! Tickets are now available for the Pfrang Gala from Sandra Fuchs in the Centre. So polish up your tiaras and dancing shoes and get ready to party. Live music, dinner, welcome drinks, raffles and more. ALL proceeds go to educate needy children.

Pfrang Gala poster

Inter-house Theatresport….

Well done to all those who performed in the Grade 6-8 Inter-house Theatresport competition!

Results (out of 60):

Taiping = 51

Wutaishan = 51

Xuanwu = 58

Thursday will see the Grade 9-11 students compete…their points will be added to the Grade 6-8 points to have an overall winner!

See you at the Black Box, Thursday lunch time!

Lost – purse

A pink, floral purse has been lost.  It contains a lunch card that is in a case that is identical to the purse.  It also contained a small touch screen LG phone.  If found please return to 6A (Room D215).

Solar Impulse

  • Author By
  • Publication date April 28, 2015
  • Categories: Staff, Student

IMG_1885  On Sunday, April 26th a group of 20 students from NIS went to Lukou airport to view the Solar Impulse, a solar powered plane that is flying around the world. We met the pilots, viewed the plane and enjoyed the excitement of this inspirational venture.  You can view our photos here.

Athletics Day sign ups

It seems that there are a few students who are on the list of ‘not signed up’ students but have actually signed up. Please check the list that your homeroom teacher has and if you are one of these, please contact Ms Emily Johnson by email and let her know which events you have signed up for. She will then sort the problem.

2015-16 School Year Calendar

Dear Colleagues,
If you have school events that you would like to add to the NIS calendar for 2015-16, please enter your preferred dates on the calendar in the Strategy Room. Please keep in mind any potential clashes with events already entered.

Thank you,
Arden

Inter-house Theatresports G6-8!!

Don’t miss today’s Inter-house Theatresports competition in the Black Box…12:30!

Watch your brave, risk-taking friends play drama games for points.

Guaranteed laughter, or your money back.