Year: 2020

Are you an out-of-work actor, bored with life since the last production ended? Are you an actor who can’t sing and is tired of musicals? Are you simply looking for an opportunity to appear on stage and entertain people? Most important, are you in Grade 9 or above and able to commit yourself to rehearsals with a small group of actors to prepare for a performance date in early May? If so, read on.

The Accidental Theatre Company started in 2014 as a way for NIS actors to express themselves in small-scale theatre productions. It kept them in practice and pushed them to challenge themselves in new ways. Every production from 2014 to 2017 was a comedy, which were hugely popular with actors and audience alike.

The Accidental Theatre only happens when there is a clear team of dedicated actors who are determined to work hard together put the show on. This year, we are auditioning to see if it will be possible to put a team together for a new production for 2020.

If you are interested, come to auditions on either Tuesday 14th January or Wednesday 15th January, lunchtimes (first lunch) in the Black Box. Get your audition extract in advance from either Mr. Brown or Mr. Hammond. The cast and play will be chosen by Monday, 20th January.

How could a sum of money help you achieve your Service as Action project or your CAS project????

You can apply to ACAMIS for a grant. That means, if you win, you get money for your project. Money that you don’t have to pay back.

ACAMIS Service Learning Grants have been established to provide financial support for student initiatives in service learning in the ACAMIS host countries, China and Mongolia.

In 2017 – Cathy won $1000 USD to teach students at the Middle School next door to play rugby.

In 2019 – Felicity won $1500 USD for her knitting project.

Awards are made to individuals or groups that require students to:

• Apply academic, social and personal skills to support and improve the community;
• Make decisions that will lead to authentic outcomes;
• Grow as individuals and increase community engagement;
• Gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their community, and society; and
• Demonstrate their abilities while and through helping others.

Check out the website for more info: https://www.acamis.org/student-activities/service-learning-grants

Please go see Ms Anna in the Activities Office for more info and help. You must her know before January 24th if you are interested in applying.

Do you have an INNOVATIVE idea that solves a problem for other people but you need money to get it started? up to 2500 USD!!!!!!

Apply for The Koerschen Award which is meant to provide a means of encouraging or stimulating innovation.

The criteria

• Apply academic, social, and personal skills to create an innovative program, system, activity, or service for their school community;
• Work within groups to apply creativity to achieve authentic outcomes;
• Gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their community, and their school;
• Demonstrate leadership while guiding a team to solve problems and work collaboratively while helping others.

You only need an idea. It’s okay if you haven’t started yet. You just need a plan/proposal.

Check out the website for more info: https://www.acamis.org/student-activities/jim-koerschen-award

Please let me know if you are interested before January 24th.

Stop by the Activities Office for assistance.

Are you an out-of-work actor, bored with life since the last production ended? Are you an actor who can’t sing and is tired of musicals? Are you simply looking for an opportunity to appear on stage and entertain people? Most important, are you in Grade 9 or above and able to commit yourself to rehearsals with a small group of actors to prepare for a performance date in early May? If so, read on.

The Accidental Theatre Company started in 2014 as a way for NIS actors to express themselves in small-scale theatre productions. It kept them in practice and pushed them to challenge themselves in new ways. Every production from 2014 to 2017 was a comedy, which were hugely popular with actors and audience alike.

The Accidental Theatre only happens when there is a clear team of dedicated actors who are determined to work hard together put the show on. This year, we are auditioning to see if it will be possible to put a team together for a new production for 2020.

If you are interested, come to auditions on either Tuesday 14th January or Wednesday 15th January, lunchtimes (first lunch) in the Black Box. Get your audition extract in advance from either Mr. Brown or Mr. Hammond. The cast and play will be chosen by Monday, 20th January.

Hello Students in Grades 3-12,

Our annual student surveys will be administered by your teachers beginning this week. This is an important opportunity for you to give your teachers honest, anonymous, and confidential feedback on your classroom experience. It’s also a chance to flex student voice in your learning! In other words, each survey is important, so give them you best effort (yes, even if you end up doing more than one!). Thanks!