Month: August 2020

Shangri- La overnight package on night after NIC BBQ – 26th September

As promised the Shangri-La is offering a stay over package on the night after the NIC BBQ – Saturday 26th September

Make a weekend of it – stay over and enjoy some luxury with wonderful views of Nanjing.

Breakfast is included, use of the pool  and only  a few minutes walk from the Wall and Xuanwu Lake.

Contact Helen at the Shangri-La on the email below for more information and to make your booking!

Mention that you are with the NIC BBQ party.

See you all there – you know it makes sense !!

Deluxe Room

–          Including breakfast for 2 persons at Café Xuan (Level 2)

–          RMB 850 nett per room per night

 

Horizon Grand Premier Lakeview Room

–          Including breakfast for 2 persons at Café Xuan (Level 2) or Horizon Club Lounge (Level 40)

–          Inclusive of Horizon Room benefits

–          Access and enjoy benefits on Horizon Club Lounge throughout stay period

–          RMB 1100 nett per room per night

 

Please channel all room reservations to Helen Qi

Helen.Qi@shangri-la.com and she will make bookings with our Reservations Department accordingly.

If you have any problems let me know? Sue N

 

PTA Hoodies – important info on sample availability – orders close Friday 28th pm

Dear All,

THE SAMPLES WILL BE REMOVED FROM STAFF LOUNGE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY AND RETURNED

THURSDAY PM UNTIL FRIDAY LUNCH TIME.

ORDERS WILL BE CLOSED FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

There will be a chance next week to order the much sought after navy NIS hoodies with your child’s name on the back, as well as other items from the PTA Shop.

The hoodie samples will be in the Staff Lounge from Monday – please do not take them away – bring your child into the nearby zone and they can try them on in the vicinity.  If they go walk about – I may be on a plane home…

The order forms will also be in the Staff Lounge. You can pay cash only to the Cashier, Angie on the 2nd floor of the Centre and leave your completed order form with her.

Therese Turesson’s email is on this poster – so if you have any questions please follow up with her.

hallbergtessan@hotmail.com

Sue N

 

Time to Choose Next Week’s Bell

Would you like to select the bell for next week?

Student Council needs you to choose the bell for next week! But… the song you choose has to follow these 2 guidelines:

  • The entire song has to be school appropriate (No swearing and inappropriate content)
  • The song clip needs to have the maximum length of 8 seconds.

Please submit your song choice to the student large storage.

Send your choice BEFORE Thursday, August 27!

Link: smb://largestorage.nanjing-school.com

KNITTING FOR A CAUSE – Volunteering Opportunity

Do you have any free time at home?
Or are you desperately in need of a volunteering experience?
Or you simply want to help your community…
Then join Knitting for a Cause. We knit hats and scarves and put them in the Pfrang Giving Tree bags to put a smile on children’s faces.
Come Wednesday, 26th of August to D229 at 12.55 for a short meeting.
Please bring your looms and finished hats.
If you have any questions, please ask/email Chesna in G10.

Student Steering Committe GCD meeting Tuesday

We’ve have one success year already with the Global Citizen Diploma. We are working on introducing GCD to the grade 9s and new G10 students.

If you would like to join the GCD Steering Committee, please come to our meeting today at 1.30 in D229.

Come learn how you can become a better Global Citizen now!

Global Online Academy (GOA)

Hello All,

I’m looking forward to chatting with everyone about GOA this week. 3:30pm today in the LGR for MS/US and 3:30pm Thursday in the Large Music Room for PS. These sessions should last for about 20 minutes.

Please bring along your laptops and feel free to check out GOA’s website for a preview of what is all about.

The slides for/from these sessions are linked here as well for those abroad or with conflicting coaching responsibilities.

Yours in Global Online Academics,

Kasson

Student-Led Badminton Sign-Up Now

Dreaming of joining ACAMIS badminton?

We are Kai and Eason from G11, and we have organised an afterschool activity to help players of all abilities. Through coaching and training, we can teach and aim to help you to become a future ACAMIS badminton player.

Sign-ups are open in Veracross for G7 and above! Starts next week, every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30pm! Spaces are limited.

Join Us Now! We look forward to seeing you!

 

BTT 2nd Cycle

  • Author By Zhang Bo
  • Publication date August 24, 2020
  • Categories: Staff

Zaoshang hao:

Thank you for your flexibilities and supports for running and updating the BTT S1 Rota last cycle. Please check your BTT schedule BTT S1 Rota-Updated here which you may also find it in the NIS Hubs.

BTT cycle 2 start today, please be

-At your spot on time

-Being visible for our students (Not only under the shades)

-Check your reminding emails and the BTT rota to confirm your time and spot

Xiexie,

Bella

 

Week 3 – Lunch 1 Blue Gym

Hi MS/US students,

Day 8 – Badminton

Day 1 – Volleyball and Indoor Football (Grade 6-8)

Day 2 – Badminton

Day 3 Volleyball and Indoor Football (Grade 9-12)

Day 4 – Badminton

This is due to the high demand for space and interest in these activities.

YOU will be responsible in setting up/putting equipment away and looking after everything (some damage has happened recently to badminton racquets)

If this does not work then the blue gym will NOT be available for use by the MS/US students until further notice.

Please support your community with this new arrangement and you are always welcome in the gym to socialise and be physically active.

2020 Flu Vaccinaton Registration

Dear all,

Are you interested in flu vaccination at local community clinic this year? If yes, please register online by August 24th: 2020 Flu Vaccination Registration

Child aged over three, they will take the same flu shots as like adult. If your child is younger than 3 years old, please consult with your doctor. If you have any queries, please contact with me via mailto:nurse@nanjing-school.com

Reminder NIC 30th Anniversary Membership BBQ at Shangri-La Hotel on Saturday, Sept 26th

DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES

The Legendary “Nanjing International Club” Welcome Back – Membership- Family BBQ will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel on Saturday, September 26th from noon onwards. This year the Club is celebrating its 30th Anniversary.

Free for NIC Members.

Non members welcome to attend – see QR codes below for payment.

Sign up on the sheet in the Staff Lounge or let Sue N know if you are coming as we need numbers.

Overnight stay details to follow in next post.

Sue – Admissions

Suenorthcott@nanjing-school.com

PTA Hoodies -important info about sample availability – last day for orders Friday 28th Aug

Dear All,

THE SAMPLES WILL BE REMOVED FROM STAFF LOUNGE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY AND RETURNED

THURSDAY PM UNTIL FRIDAY LUNCH TIME.

ORDERS WILL BE CLOSED FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

There will be a chance next week to order the much sought after navy NIS hoodies with your child’s name on the back, as well as other items from the PTA Shop.

The hoodie samples will be in the Staff Lounge from Monday – please do not take them away – bring your child into the nearby zone and they can try them on in the vicinity.  If they go walk about – I may be on a plane home…

The order forms will also be in the Staff Lounge. You can pay cash only to the Cashier, Angie on the 2nd floor of the Centre and leave your completed order form with her.

Therese Turesson’s email is on this poster – so if you have any questions please follow up with her.

hallbergtessan@hotmail.com

Sue N

 

Community Activities for Staff Only

  • Author By cac
  • Publication date August 21, 2020
  • Categories: Staff

Don’t forget to sign up for Community Actvities. Please check the newly updated Community Activities catalog on Veracross.

Community Catalog: https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/nis/ProgramRegistration/community/Programs/Browse

Sign ups are now open on Veracross.

Community Activities Sign Up Link: https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/nis/ProgramRegistration/community/Landing/Auto

Your Community Activities Coordinator

Christine Ge