Get into the holiday spirit by volunteering to marshal or run 5 k in a Santa suit.
Please see Ms Christine in the Activities Office for more information.
Big Sur MacOS update – Don’t Do It…yet
We are still in the testing phase to see what bugs are present for the latest MacOS upgrade and will send out a bulletin announcement in the next month or so once we are confident that it won’t present any issues with our school systems. At the moment, the biggest issue will be that the Adobe products we have are no longer supported meaning that for most of you, Preview will need to be set to default on your computers. More coming soon, but we don’t recommend upgrading just yet.
Thanks,
The NIS IT Department
NIC Christmas Charity Festival – get your tickets ASAP !
Do not forget that NIC will host the 10th Anniversary Christmas Charity Festival here at NIS for NIS Community members only this Saturday, 5th December from 4-6pm.
Tickets available from Sue in Admissions and before school in the Centre Foyer.
NIC Members Free – but you MUST have a ticket.
Non NIC Members : Adults RMB 100/school age children RMB 50 /under 3’s FOC
Tickets are strictly limited to 500 and when they are gone – they’re gone.
Like everything this year it will feel a bit different. It is not seated and in the absence of the RFG Christmas Market we hope we can re-create a festive market feel with food and drink, gifts, merchandise, student produced cards and much, much more.
Santa will be welcoming children in the Black Box, there will be musical entertainment and some good old singalongs!
Amy K is constructing her famous, fabulous gingerbread houses which will be raffled off on the night.
Please wear your NIS ID and follow the well rehearsed rules for safety on campus.
All proceeds go to our nominated charities.
See poster below
Birthday Cupcakes – December Birthdays
Birthday Cupcakes – December Birthdays for students
Volunteering Grades 9-12 Score Keepers!
Volunteers needed! Grades 9-12
December 12th
18 students/teachers needed to score keep on Saturday, December 12th.
You can sign up on now Veracross.
Two shifts available:
8.45 am – 1 pm
1:45 pm – 6 pm.
Possible learning outcomes
- Commitment and Perseverance
- Collaboration
- Ethics
- Challenge and New Skills
- Strength and Growth
ManageBac Deadline
Just in case you missed the emails, the daily bulletins, weekly bulletins and the notice on the TV screens…..
ManageBac will close for all grade 6-10 students on Friday, Dec 11th at 4pm.
ManageBac will close for all grade 11 – 12 students on Thursday, Dec 17th at 4pm.
Discover China March 1st-5th
If you have questions, please stop by the Activities Office or D229 to find Ms Anna.
G8-11 Volunteers WANTED!
December 5th
3.30 – 6.30 pm
20 students to help with various jobs at the Christmas Charity Festival.
You can sign up on Veracross NOW!!!!
Possible learning outcomes
- Commitment and Perseverance
- Collaboration
- Ethics
- Challenge and New Skills
- Strength and Growth
Don’t Forget! -> ManageBac Mondays – MS|US
Cindy and I will be offering short, focused ManageBac sessions for MS|US teachers to help clarify questions you might have and improve your MB skills. Here is the schedule for each Monday up until the December holiday:
We will be meeting in the LGR, during lunch 2, unless otherwise noted.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Cindy and Joe
Volunteers needed! Grades 9-12
December 12th
18 students/teachers needed to score keep on Saturday, December 12th.
You can sign up on now Veracross.
Two shifts available:
8.45 am – 1 pm
1:45 pm – 6 pm.
Possible learning outcomes
- Commitment and Perseverance
- Collaboration
- Ethics
- Challenge and New Skills
- Strength and Growth
G8-11 Volunteers needed for Christmas Charity Event
December 5th
3.30 – 6.30 pm
20 students to help with various jobs at the Christmas Charity Festival.
You can sign up on Veracross from Thursday 1pm.
Possible learning outcomes
- Commitment and Perseverance
- Collaboration
- Ethics
- Challenge and New Skills
- Strength and Growth
X-BLOCK Today
Good Morning X-Blockers
- Today during Block 4, Eliana, Jess and Agatha are offering X-Blockers the chance to be part of a sign-language choir that will perform a song in the final assembly of 2020. Please join them in the music room at 12:00pm for some movement, music and fun.
- Sadly, today will be the final day for our fabulous X-Block cooking crew until after Chinese New Year.
- Grade 8 X-share is next week on Thursday – Please make sure you have your portfolio prepared. (Not ready – see Seesaw or come and visit Mrs Merrylees in the music room for help during Block 3 after you have checked in with your mentor)
- Haju, Sunny, Jessica, Eliana and Agatha, please meet with Mrs Merrylees in the music room at the beginning of block 3.
ManageBac Mondays – MS|US
Cindy and I will be offering short, focused ManageBac sessions for MS|US teachers to help clarify questions you might have and improve your MB skills. Here is the schedule for each Monday up until the December holiday:
We will be meeting in the LGR, during lunch 2, unless otherwise noted.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Cindy and Joe
Community Activities – Tabata Lessons for Adults Only
Tabata Lessons for Adults Only (NIS Community) will start during week 18.
Tabata is a high intensity interval training. It helps to burn lots of calories and work with the muscles. It’s a great way to stay in shape. And of course loads of fun!
·Tuesdays 9:00-10:00: December 1st, 8th,15th/ January 12th, 19th, 26th/ February 2nd, 9th – 8 lessons
·Wednesdays 9:00-10:00: December 2nd, 9th,16th/ January 13th, 20th, 27th – 6 lessons
·Saturdays 9:00-10:00: December 5th/ January 16th, 23rd, 30th/ February 6th. – 5 lessons
Please check the newly updated Community Activities catalog on Veracross.
Community Catalog: https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/nis/ProgramRegistration/community/Programs/Browse
Community Activities Sign Up Link:
https://programregistration.veracross.com/App/nis/ProgramRegistration/community/Landing/Auto
·Only NIS community members on the activity list can enter school and participate
·Everyone must show their ID card, NO ID CARD, NO ACCESS.
·No car parking – E bikes and bicycles are ok.
·Masks to be worn on entry and temperature checks will take place.
Your Community Activity Coordinator
Christine Ge
Facility Notice
Dear all,
Monthly Equipment Testing of Evacuation and Lockdown System on this coming Sunday (Nov 29th) 1:00pm~4:00pm.
Please ignore the alarming bell and the flickering blue lights during the period.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Facility Team