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MYP/DP Student Council Election Results
A huge congratulations to all students who have joined the Student Council, along with a huge thanks to all who put their names forward.
The list of Representatives are as follows:
Grade 6 Representatives:
Chloe
Brian
Grade 7 Representatives:
Hyelyn
Benjamin
Grade 8 Representatives:
Iris
Maria
Grade 9 Representatives:
Toshimasa
Abbie
Grade 10 Representatives:
Cesar
Willy
Grade 11 Representatives:
Maxi
Derron
Grade 12 Representatives:
Pevin
Suraj
Once again, congratulations and I hope that everyone has an amazing day!
Thank You,
Kostya Tyoschin and Cameron Young
Important Notice from the Bank of Jiangsu: Moving soon
Just informed by our BOJ, the BOJ Banking Department located at Xinjiekou would move to Bank of Jiangsu Headquarters Building, 26 Zhong Hua Lu on Sat, 12 Sep 2015.
To go to the new location of the BOJ, we need exchange from Subway Line 2 to Subway Line 1 at Xinjiekou for 1 more stop (Zhangfuyuan, Exit 3).
Attached is the google map direction from our school to 26 Zhong Hua Lu.
The opening hours is the same as before: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Sunday – Friday ( Overseas Telegraphic transfer (T/T) is only available from Monday to Friday Except Public Holidays)
SET minutes: Aug 25
Good morning, Please see attached SET minutes.
MYP Lunch Revisited
Hello MYP Rockstars,
A few reminders from our assembly last Friday…
-We love you and want to keep you safe and organized. So…
-Please go to your locker right after Block 4 and again five minutes before the start of Block 5 (on the bell).
Why? It’s just a good habit to get into. Your back needs a rest and your know your things will be safe.
-MYP students shouldn’t be upstairs during lunch unless a teacher has asked you to meet (PPP, Stuco, etc).
Why? There is no one on-duty upstairs to make sure you are safe and sound. Plus, your dedicated teachers need a break!
-Take advantage of the great outdoors, gym, upstairs in the cafeteria, or library foyer during 1st 1/2 of lunch!
Why? These spaces were designed just for you!
-Backpacks are NOT allowed in the cafeteria during lunch. They go in your locker.
Why? We don’t have enough ice and bandages for all the injuries caused by tripping over 100’s of backpacks!
-We are looking for ideas for a better way to use our lockers. Let your Stuco reps know if you have one!
Why? Your ideas are often better than ours and Stuco exists for a reason!
Thanks and have a great (short) week!
House Challenge-Tech Challenge on Friday block 5
Dear MYP students, the first tech challenge will be on Friday block 5. Represent your houses well.
MYP Tech Challenge Friday September 4 Block 5
The MYP inter house Tech Challenge is rapidly approaching. It will be block 5 on Friday Sept 4, this is a Day 1.
The following teachers will miss the chance to be involved because they are teaching grades 11/12 at that time: Ruth, Rob Battye, Danny, Juan, Luiz, Darren and myself.
I am making up the teacher supervision groups. If you have some reason why you cannot take part in the tech challenge please let Russel know, ex. you are a specialist teacher and are involved with PYP at that time or you will be away from school for some reason.
Please check the draft schedule below and let me know if there are any problems.
Thank you.
Language Acquisition
BICS and CALP
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) is the ability to function in everyday situations and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) is the ability to use academic language. Research shows that children immersed in English can develop BICS in 2 years whereas CALP takes between 5 and 7 years. Non-native speakers who have attained a high degree of fluency and accuracy in everyday spoken English do not, in most cases, have the corresponding academic language proficiency.
How many times have you been asked by a parent for advice on how to help their child at home learn English?
Conceptual knowledge in the home language helps to make the input in the second language comprehensible. Asking students to research a topic, or talk about concepts they have learnt at school in their home language can help students gain a better understanding. By understanding the concept in the home language the student only needs to “cope” with the language. In the course of learning a concept/skill in one language s/he can transfer this to the second language.
Eco Team Meeting
The first Eco Team meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday 2nd September starting at 12:55 in room C122. PYP members will eat afterwards with MYP. Please send me your names before then if you intend to join us (PYP teachers, please send names). Looking forwards to a productive and greener year.
The Lorax
A reminder that the Eco Team will be screening part of the film, The Lorax, in the PAC, today (Monday) starting at 1:15 for anyone who is interested.
PYP Student Council officers
Ladies and gentlemen, here are the 2015-2016 PYP student council officers:
- President: Angele
- Vice-President: Fiona
- Secretaries: Casey and Mathilda
- Publicity officers: Yongsuh and Suyeon
PYP Student Council will be using the display board outside Ms. Gijzen’s office so that PYP student voices are heard.
HOMEWORK CLUB TODAY!
What is Homework Club? A quiet space where you can complete your out-of-class learning assignments, get organized, get your questions answered, and get prepared for a great semester!
Who is there? ANYONE from grades 6-12 can come. There is always 1 LSS teacher, 1 Maths/Science teacher, and one English/Humanities teacher available to answer any of your questions.
When is it? Today and every Monday from 3:15-4:15
Where is it? In the brand new, b-e-a-utiful Learning Support area around the corner from Mr. Messom’s classroom and the PAC.
See you there!
Language Acquisition
Treat ELL/English B students as full members of the class. Refer to them often and make it clear to them (and to the class) that you expect them to work and learn just like everyone else. Then ask for more and more participation and work as these students become able to accomplish it.
WestLake MUN
Calling all experienced or novice MUNers.
Our first conference of the year, and last for grade 12s, is right around the corner.
While the actual conference is not until Friday November 13th, registration is now. We are only allotted 12 slots for students this year so please let me know early of your interest. Information sessions will be at the start of lunch on Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September in D241.
MUN Starts Soon
Interested in knowing more about the world that we live in?
Want to improve your leadership skills? Teamwork skills? Critical thinking skills?
Enjoy global issues, politics, or international relations?
*Want to get C&S / CAS Points?
Have you heard of Model United Nations? Because if your answer to any of the questions above was yes, Model United Nations is perfect for you. Then check out the MUN After-school activity, which starts Friday September 4th.
If you have any questions see Derron Yu or Mr Cofer
SAT October 3rd
After some significant technical glitches, we are now able to register students online for the
Oct 3rd SAT.
PLEASE talk to me before doing this.
Late registration deadline is September 3rd.