Year: 2015

NIS QUIZ – December 10th

The NIS quiz, aka The Humanities Bowl, is back!

Put all that exam revision to good use.  We are looking for students to submit questions for the quiz.  Please email Mr Underwood questions from units you have studied this year or before.  Please tell me your name, grade and which of the following subjects your question relates to.

We are looking for questions (you must also include answers in your emails) from the following subjects:

Science

Humanities

Maths

Literature

The Arts

Design

Languages

PE

Even if you submit questions you can still take part.  The Quiz is on Thursday, December 10th in the theatre.  Teams can have no more than 5 people in them and there must be at least one student in every team.

Share Your Good Fortune

Spare a thought for children very much less fortunate than yourselves. Why not bring some joy into the lives of some of our Pfrang students by buying Giving Tree gifts? 100RMB, either from you and your family or a joint money-raising effort in class, will get a gift for one student. We have 280 students to provide for. On sale in the Centre foyer before and after school. Giving works twice-THEY feel good receiving, and YOU feel GREAT giving!

Activities Schedule for ASA/Athletics/Community Activities

From Veracross Portal, you can check not only your academic class schedule but also your activities schedule. From there you will see when you will have your ASA, Athletics and community activities. Here is how:

1. Login to Veracross Portal: https://portals.veracross.com/nis/

2. From “PORTAL LINKS“,  you will find “Activities Schedule“. Open it, you will find your ASA, Athletics and Community Activities Schedule.

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Please give it try and feel free to let us know if you have any question. Thanks.

Language Acquisition

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 Provide opportunities for success.

If the student is comfortable with this, showcase certain accomplishments and talents.  Give the student simple, nonverbal classroom jobs, such as passing out or collecting papers. Encourage participation in less language demanding tasks. When the class is working in small groups, give the student a specific, manageable role such as being responsible for the supplies or creating a chart or time line.

The Final Countdown

Twas the last day of Movember, and all through NIS,
Men were scratching their itchy faces, while women were thinking, “YES!
Finally the time has come, for our men to be less hairy,
Though some of them were kind of handsome, most looked a little scary.”
The razors have been sharpened and the shaving cream is all set,
but before Movember is finished, try not to forget:
These men were doing more than just growing facial hair,
They were raising money for male health issues, and helping others to be more aware.
So if you get a chance today, please visit this site and donate,
Movember may almost be over, but it’s definitely not too late!
http://moteam.co/team-nanjing

Movember

 

G7-11 Life 101 is Quiet Study this Week

Hello 7-11th Graders,

This Wednesday you will have a quiet study session instead of your Life 101 lesson. See below for venues. Put this on your iCal!

G7- quiet Study in the MYP LGR
G8- quiet study in the Design centre
G9- quiet study in the Large Music room
G10- quiet Study in the second floor cafeteria
G11- Diploma lounge
Thanks!

“Scrooge!” review

If you were lucky enough to see the production of “Scrooge!” please write a review for Purple Duck magazine. Tell us what you thought in 250 words or less and send it to Diana or Juan. We look forward to reading your submissions.

Diana : dianaandrasyova@students.nanjing-school.com
Juan: JuanAndradeCalderon@students.nanjing-school.com

Blood Donation Drive at NIS on Tuesday 15th December

Blood Drive at NIS

Donating blood in my opinion is one of the most altruistic gestures you can make. It is completely voluntary, you do not know who will it benefit and statistically is guaranteed to save lives. I have donated blood in all the countries I have lived.
I wish to think with that small gesture I have given back to them for all the wonderful times I have spent in foreign lands.

As part of our new strategic goal of “Bursting the Bubble” with the help of our wonderful Admissions Team, we are organising a Blood Drive at NIS.

The idea is to have a blood donation station on Campus for a day in the hope that all healthy adults can take 30 minutes or so out of their busy schedule to donate blood…and save lives. Chinese authorities have been extremely helpful and will provide the medical personnel for the blood drive.
Not everybody can, particularly if you have been exposed or ill, for example with Hepatitis. Only adults (over 18 years old) can donate blood.

There are some formalities to adhere to, including filling in a detailed questionnaire to check if you qualify to donate blood. If you are interested you can download the form via this link https://share.nanjing-school.com/dailybulletin/files/2015/11/BloodDonation-Form-2hy84ae.pdf or pick up a hard copy at the Reception in the Centre. Kindly register your interest by sending a message to janedai@nanjing-school.com by Wednesday 9th December.

I hope you can join us on Tuesday, December 15th. Together we can save many lives. More information and a detailed schedule coming soon.

juansaavedra@nanjing-school.com

Helpers wanted for PYP Science ASA

We need a couple of helpers for the PYP Sci ASA on Wednesdays. No Science knowledge required just a willingness to help. Will start after exams. Contact me if you are interested.