Year: 2018

March 21 PP Exhibition MS/US visit schedule

Dear All

Many thanks for your support of the PP. On March 21st (Day 6) G10s are expecting you to come and visit their exhibition. To avoid congestion during the exhibition please accompany your students following this schedule. You do not need to spend the whole lesson in the PAC  two grades from MS/US are scheduled in each block.

Block 1 : G11 and 12

Block 2: G8 and 9

Block 3:  G6 & 7

Primary School visits are :

8:10-9:30 G5
9:30-10:10 G4
10:30-11:10 G3

Many thanks for your support of the G10 PP.

Grade 11: EE in the Library

Tips, tricks and support is available for all things EE related

When? Today, and every Thursday after school

What time? 3.15 – 4.15pm

Where? The library

City University Hong Kong Friday March 16

Grade 9-11 students, City University of Hong Kong will be visiting NIS on Friday, March 16, at 1:00 in the MS/US LGR.

Things about CUHK:

CUHK offers a Joint Bachelor’s Degree program with Columbia University, New York. Students can spend 2 years in Hong Kong and 2 years in USA, and graduate with two degrees.
The Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarships for Non-local students provides outstanding student athletes to study in CityU. 
 CUHK is the first and only university in Hong Kong that offers Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

Grade 6-9 Suessical Plan for Today

Hello Grade 6-9 Theatre Lovers,

You will attend the Seussical production this morning in the Theatre from 8:45-9:45am. Mrs. Clarke has paid for all 219 of your tickets, so you’re all set!

Here’s the plan…

1. At around 8:38am your Block one teacher will take you down to the PAC for an 8:45am sharp start.

2.Please leave all bags, laptops, and phones in your classrooms.

3. Check the seat backs for seating assignments, you’ll be sitting by Grade level.

4. Once the show starts, you are an excellent audience.

5. The show runs for about 45 minutes.

6. When it’s over, you’ll clap a lot, be dismissed, pick up your stuff and head to Block 2.

Thanks and see you there!

XBlock Super Session in the PAC Today

Hello X’ers,

Please meet in the Theatre today for XBlock.

Due to preparation for the amazing Primary production please DO NOT enter the PAC before 10:45pm and DO NOT approach the stage/set at all.

Please do bring your laptop and something to write with. Our focus will be supporting your lesson planning!

See you soon!

MAP schedules – Weeks 30 & 31

Good morning,

Please see the schedules below for MAP assessments.  Only two grade levels at any time can take on-line MAP assessments.

You will receive an email from me with further if you are directly involved in MAP.

Grades 3&4, laptops will be available for students.  This will take place in classrooms, excepts students who require an alternate location.

MS/US: Please note that we will have an extended Block 1 for ALL Middle and Upper school on the following dates:

  • April 18 (Day 4), April 19 (Day 5), April 24 (Day 8), April 26 (Day 2).  Please refer to the schedule and plan accordingly.

On April 23, G10s only will have extended Block 1 and Block 3.

Any questions, please stop by!

Arden

Gr 6 to 8 Volleyball: Thursday Lunchtime

Volleyball Gr 6 – 8
We’re planning for this to be on Thursday, March 15
• 2 separate competitions: Gr 6 – 8 Boys and Girls
• Teams of minimum 6, maximum 12.
• Net heights – Gr6-8: CISSA Sr height (2.24m)
• Round Robin format, each team playing the other 2 houses. Captains can toss a coin to see who plays first.
• One set up to 17 points. No clear 2 points required. Score for each game is recorded.
Results:
• For each competition points calculation based on total games won. If this is the same for 2 teams, the head to head game will decide the winner. If it is a 3 way tie, the points difference will decide the placings. If any of these are equal, the competition shall be declared a 3 way tie.
• Overall Placings for House Points – The boys and girls competitions for each age group are combined to give a result for that age group. Points are awarded based on the current points allocation system (30, 20, 15)

End of the Year Party

Want to help out with the end of the year party?

We are looking for someone to head the social and presentation aspects of the committee.

Arek and his team will take care of:

  • Catering
  • Location and setup
  • AV

Please talk with Tom Johnson to tell express your interest.