Month: September 2019

UBC Today

Calling all grade 10, 11 and 12 students!  University of British Columbia is here today!

D 224  across from Mrs Clarke’s MS Office at 10:40

Pool Schedule

Please note that the pool will be closed this Saturday, September 21, 2019 due to a swim meet.

Kathrin Lammers

Spirit Friday Dress

A friendly reminder regarding our updated approach to staff dress on Fridays.

Because we have such a high number of parents and visitors on-campus each Friday and because we typically have House and/or athletic events on these days, the idea is that staff choose to wear NIS tops, work-appropriate jeans, and clean trainers as a way to promote school spirit and a united aesthetic. The other option on Fridays is simply to wear regular Monday-Thursday attire. Our dress expectations from the Personal Handbook are here as a reference point as well. Many thanks!

MAP Testing Today and Tomorrow

Hello Splendid 6’s, Nice 9’s, and Terrific 10’s,

Grade 6 will take their MAP Reading tests today from 8:10am in the LGR. Grade 10 will take their Maths MAP after the Break in the same location.

Grade 9, you begin tomorrow after Break with Maths.

Please remember to bring a charged laptop, get a good night’s rest, and eat a healthy breakfast!

See you then!

Tech Challenge

Thanks to everyone for your participation in the Tech Challenge.

Grade 4 and 5 Volunteers needed.

Six volunteers from grades 4 and 5 are needed to help sew pencil cases for the Pfrang Association.

The finished product will be sold at the Christmas Bazaar.

The money raised will be donated to the Pfrang Association to support students who cannot afford to go to school.

This activity will take place at lunch time, the day is to be confirmed.

You will learn how to cut fabric and then sew the pieces together with a sewing machine.

Here is what the finished product will look like:

If you are interested, please tell your teacher and they could email me your names.

Questions? Please come find Ms Anna in the Activities Office.

MAP Testing Today and Tomorrow

Hello Splendid Grade 6’s, Exceptional 8’s, and Terrific 10’s,

Grade 6 will take their MAP Maths tests today from 8:10am in the LGR. Grade 8 will finish their Fall MAP experience after Break in the same location with the Math MAPs.

Grade 6, you are on tomorrow morning at 8:10am in the LGR for Maths. Grade 10, you are on after Break tomorrow for Maths as well.

Please remember to bring a charged laptop, get a good night’s rest, and eat a healthy breakfast!

See you then!

We Need You!

Saturday, Sept 21st!

We need 4 more volunteers for the swim meet from 8.45 am – 11:15am,

One volunteer is needed for Volleyball from 1.15pm – 3.30pm.

Please sign up on Veracross before it’s tooooooo late.

Tech Challenge Wednesday 18th Block 5!!!!

Dear Grade 6-10 Students,

Technology Challenge is upon us again! Tech Challenge is about championing the model of Design Thinking that we at NIS keenly promote. At the end of lunchtime Wednesday students should store bags in lockers and then line up outside the library foyer in single file lines (note change in meeting point). ‘Teachers in charge’ will take you straight to your activity area, divide you up into houses and explain your activities. House points go to the most successful competitors! Wear your house t-shirt!

Good luck and see you then!

The Design Team

Painting Party

Painting Party

Friday, September 20

After School

Don’t forget to sign up in the Staff room by Wednesday at 3:00pm.

Drinks, easels, art supplies provided.

The Social Committee

New: The NIS HS Diploma / IB Diploma Site

The NIS / IB Diploma Site within the NIS Digital Hub goes live today.

For all Grade 11 and 12 teachers, this is your go-to place for all things related to:

  • Paths to graduation
  • The NIS HS Diploma
  • The IB Diploma
  • The Extended Essay & Senior Essay
  • CAS

Joe will send you an email today, automatically subscribing you to the site (read-only access). You should find it here:

If you’re having trouble accessing the site, contact Joe or Katie.