Hi Grade 6,
For the rest of the semester we will meet in the MYP LGR for your life 101 sessions starting Monday.
See you there.
Cycle 1 ASAs Start Monday
Cycle 1 ASAs start Monday.
Life 101Day 8, Block 2
Grade 7: Upstairs cafeteria
Grade 8: Upstairs Design Center
Grade 9: Drama Classroom
Grade 10: MYP/LGR
Grade 11: Green Gym with Mr. Tyoschin
Grade 12: DP Lounge
Student Sports Coaching Opportunities
Grade 9 – 12 students: Earn C&S or CAS credits by volunteering as an assistant coach for one of the CISSA teams. These are very popular so be quick – first come, first served!! See Mr Clarke to sign up (not the Coach!)
Clarification about Duty times
Dear staff, please see duty times for clarification. Some teachers are arriving late to release Lunch 1 duty teachers. I hope this clarifies any misunderstandings.
Lunch 1 ( Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): 12:50-1:20 pm
Lunch 2 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): 1:20-1:50 pm
Lunch 1 (Tuesday): 12:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch 2 (Tuesday) 1:00- 1:30 pm
Lunch 1 (Friday) 1:00- 1:30pm Lunch 2 (Friday) 1:30- 2:00 pm
Charity Theatre Project -GRADE 6
This is a final reminder for any Grade 6 student interested in being involved in this year’s Charity Theatre Project which runs on wednesday’s after school.
if you have already signed up/spoken to me OR you are interested please come to an important meeting TODAY ( Thursday ) at 10:20 in the Black Box
Calling ?Taiping Top Table Tennis Talent?
Next week is the first house event of the year. Let’s hit the ground running and remind the competition who’s boss; House Cup Champions for two years in a row: ??Taiping!? Let’s make it three!
If you are a G6-8, or G9-12 girl or boy who thinks they’re a ping pong pro, let your house captains know. If your friend is paddle proficient, encourage them to sign up.
Kostya T, Sarah N, Serena B, Pontus G, and Lara G are eagerly waiting to take names and select teams.
Even if Table Tennis isn’t your thing you still have an important role. Turn up, show support and cheer our players to victory.
Go Taiping!
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NIS Swim Meet Helpers Wanted – Sat Sept 10th – G7-10
15 G7-10 Helpers are required to help run the Swim Meet on Sat Sept 10th. Helpers will be required to help from 9.30am-2.30pm. This activity may allow you to show evidence of achieving one the following Service Outcomes.
- work collaboratively with others
- undertake challenges that develop new skills
- become more aware of your strengths and areas for growth
- persevere in action
If you are interested please signup on the C&S signup link on Veracross.
NANJING INTERNATIONAL CLUB (NIC) MEMBERSHIP CARD & GOODIE BAG
Expat overseas hire teachers and their families will receive their NIC Membership cards and goodie bags containing the famous “Taxi Cards ” in their pigeon holes this Friday 2nd September.
Please sign the back of your cards and remember to bring to the Membership Welcome Back BBQ on Saturday 10th September 12-4pm here at NIS.
You will get free entry to the Skyways BBQ and a free drink voucher at the registration tables in the Centre Foyer if you present your membership card. There will be children’s activities, fun, food, drink, a DJ and a great opportunity to catch up properly with everyone after the holidays.
If you have visitors with you the cost will be RMB400 for adults and RMB 250 for children under 12. No need to book – just turn up.
For those of you who would like to join – there is an Early Bird discounted joining fee of RMB1000 per family/800 for couples and 600 for singles. This offer is valid only until the day of the BBQ. It gets you free entry to the BBQ on 10th September and discounted entry for our other activities throughout the year – particularly the Christmas Ball on 3rd December at the Shangri La- (always a good bash) and the Christmas Benefit Concert here in school on 19th November… and many others.
For more information and to join NIC see Sue N in Admissions
A lil’ poem for all of the Gamers out there
Twas’ the day before Game Day,
and all through the school,
students were thinking,
“Do you know what would be cool?
To beat Mr Bratton, Ms. Bezzerides,
Mr. Lietz and my friends!
Tomorrow is the day,
I hope the fun never ends!’
From 1:00 to 1:30
In the new Game Room you see
“It’s gonna be AWESOME,” said Mr. Fischl,
“I bet you can’t beat me!”
The LEA – (Learning Alchemists Environment)
Greetings fellow academic-practitioners,
- Do you bask in the perusal of readings, plus those suggested and referenced in said articles as well?
- Do you love finding new ways of thinking?
- Are you comfortable with cognitive dissonance?
If so, starting on September 8th, and continuing every
Thursday, in the Strategy Room
at Lunch
we will create a:
Learning Alchemists* Environment
We will:
- Survey current, seminal, and even abject books on education, learning, and the periphery;
- Analyse, elucidate, and debate Peer Reviewed articles;
- Reflect on TED videos and the like;
- Criticise and appraise current practice, gadgetry, and trends;
- Share Ideas and “best practice";
- Create an ongoing agenda as a group.
You need to:
- Update your iPhones 😉
- Be prepared for controversy and aha moments
- Bring a lunch (Maybe we’ll order in sometime)
- Do prior readings – or watchings (if called for)
You do not need:
- To come every week or for the whole of lunch (You can drop in and leave any time)
For our first encounter, we will watch a video,
comment on and critique it,
and create an agenda of items, readings, and videos for the next few meetings.
Come one, Come all.
Nihil Sine Causa (or is there?)
*Alchemy – "a power or process of transforming something common into something special”
Reference
Alchemy. (n.d.). Retrieved August 30, 2016, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alchemy
Pfrang Musicians
Students, teachers and community members interested in performing at the Pfrang Day event (September 24th) are invited to contact Amy Keus (m252). We are welcoming soloists, ensembles, rock bands, etc.
WEEKLY BULLETIN SUBMISSION INFO & REMINDER
Dear All,
WEEKLY BULLETIN MATERIAL – NEWS and POSTERS
Information for new staff and reminder for others.
All material for our Weekly Bulletin is now submitted via the Daily Bulletin using the box in the top right hand corner called : Weekly Bulletin
We are now using Veracross to distribute to our school community. It is published around lunch time on Fridays on the website and via Veracross.
The deadline for submission is 12 noon on Wednesday. If you have a problem with this please let Sue know as soon as possible. Important information is translated into Korean. If you are not sure if this applies to your article please ask Sue or Ruth.
There are two options : Weekly Bulletin and Banner/Poster. Instructions on each are contained in the drop down box.
The poster part relates to the long rectangular plastic banners on stands that used to be in school and are now on the hi-tec screens in the Centre Foyer.
In order for us to edit or update please submit your entries in Word.
If you have any problems submitting files, address any technical issues to : help@nanjing-school.com
For those involved with one of the school charities this will also apply to the banners produced for display in school.
Thanks for your support as we continue to review and improve the quality of the information we provide to our Community.
Sue N
Admissions Office in Centre near the PTA Room
G10-12 Students – Service Opportunity
We are looking for students who would be prepared to assist in looking after Early Year students in the Early Years playground during Lunch 2. This Service opportunity may allow you to achieve one of the following Service / CAS outcomes:
– become more aware of your own strengths and areas for growth
• undertake challenges that develop new skills
• show perseverance
• work collaboratively with others
If you are interested please meet in my Office at the beginning of Lunch on Thursday or email beforehand.