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
Students out for Scrooge Dress Rehearsal
Scrooge students Monday 23 November
Attached is a list of all MYP/DP students who will be out of lessons Monday 23rd November Blocks 1-4 for the Scrooge Dress Rehearsal. All students have been instructed (many times) to ensure their OLF is sent to all teachers.
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.
Music Comedy Group
Miss Keus is putting together a musical comedy group. This group will perform two pieces:
1. Boomwhackers
2. Silent Monks
Now, there’s a huge amount of interest in this comedy group, but we can only accept 15 people. Therefore, we are going to go by who can make the rehearsal times (since our first gig is in December) . The only day I have free is Thursday 3:15 – 4:15.
If you are interested in being in this musical comedy group, please email Miss Keus… but please only apply if you know you will be available on Thursdays after school.
Language Acquisition
Introduce students to the elements of their textbooks and how they can be used: Contents page, Index, Headings and subheadings, Vocabulary lists, Bold print (key vocabulary in context), Captions, Side bars, Maps, Graphs (Circle, pie, bar, picto-gram, etc.), Pictures, Bullet points, etc.
Show students examples of these elements and talk about their function.
About Security
This is kind reminder from the NIS Community member about security alertness.
Dear All, just heard and knew there were several broken in last weekend in RFG. The thieves went in from open windows of bathroom or balcony sliding door.
Please be sure that all windows and doors are locked when you are not home or sleep at night. If you have broken windows or doors, please inform owners and management office to repair. For windows and doors better to have addition protection but the simple one maybe to one side of door fixed and use the stick to against.
Invention Convention Today
The Invention Convention is Today Tuesday 10th November Block 4 in the MYP LGR.
All of Grade 9 will be telling you how their invention changed the world.
All welcome.
Book Week Literary Bells: Your last chance!
Final call for Literary Bells! Get your clip up there!
How?
Add it to to the large storage folder by tomorrow, Wednesday 11th November.
(afp://largestorage.nanjing-school.com/Student_1Yr_Temp_Large/Bells_for_Book_Week_2015)
Important notes:
* No longer than 15 seconds
* Audio must be crisp and clear
* No metronome
Language Acquisition
Provide follow-up activities that reinforce vocabulary and concepts.
Grade 9 Life 101 today…
…is Block 2 in the Centre LGR on the 3rd floor. Please make your way there as quickly as possible after Block 1. You will need something to write with….