Year: 2021

Discover China Student Meetings G6-11 – Friday

It’s super important you are there at 8….

We could be sorting out your roommate!

Discover China only happens once a school year,

Come hear again the rules to which you must adhere.

We’ll tell you what to bring

And what to songs to sing.

Please be on time for the meeting,

Cos we would rather not be repeating! 

Extended Advisory

Grades 6-7 – Tianmu – D218 (Mr Clarke’s room)

Grades 6-7 – Huangshan – D204 (Mr Winstanley’s room)

Grades 6-7 – Chizhou – D247 (Mr Merrylees’ room)

Grades 8-9 – Moganshan – LGR

Grades 8-9 – Wuxi – D219 (Mr Battye’s room)

Grades 10-11 – Lin’an – M252 (MS Keus’ room) *

Grades 10-11 – Songyang – D215 (Mrs Beck’s room)

Grades 10-11 – Chongming –  in the Design Centre (Mrs terBorg’s room)

CMB Notice

CMB Qixia Branch will CLOSE on May 2, 4, 5 and OPEN IN LIMITED HOURS on May 1 (09:00-16:30) & 3 (09:00-17:00), 2021 during International Labour Day.

Last Volunteer Opportunity for Semester 2 – May 16

The 17th Annual Yangshan Park Run will focus on raising money and awareness for Parkinson’s Disease.

You can choose to run 5km, run or walk 2km. There is a 20 rmb minimum donation. All the money raised will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Please come to the Activities Office and ask Miss Christine to help you sign up on an App.

The event will take place Sunday, May 16. Please be at the park by 8.30 am.

Walkathons are great way to raise money for a good cause, get some exercise, and foster friendships and community spirit.  Everyone from toddlers to seniors can participate. What are you waiting for?

MS-US Sports Day – Snacks

athletics day snacks

Not only can you contribute to your house by your participation in sports day events but you can also donate/bake some healthy snacks for others and get house points for this gesture.

Please look at the poster shared by Bryce, Seonghyun and Jinse for more details.

 

Ting Ting Meeting

We will have a meeting – Thursday at Break in D229 to finalise our plans for the Ting Ting Children to visit NIS>

NIS EARCOS Rep Position SY21/22

Our NIS EARCOS (East Asia Region Council of International Schools) Representative position is open for SY21./22. The teacher in this role is our designated communication liaison with EARCOS, helps coordinate the process for colleagues that are interested in presenting at EARCOS workshops or publishing in the Tri-Annual Journal, attends the annual EARCOS Teacher Conference, and helps with grant writing/weekend workshopcoordination. Please see Bella (our current Rep) with any questions regarding the role.

If this appeals to you, please write or speak to Kasson to express interest by April 30th.

Many thanks!

Discover China Student Meetings for Grades 6-11

During extended advisory on Friday, April 30th, we will have our Student Meetings for Discover China. Please arrive on time to learn about what you will be doing, when you are leaving and maybe even who you will be rooming with….Don’t be late!

Grades 6-7 – Tianmu – D218 (Mr Clarke’s room)

Grades 6-7 – Huangshan – D204 (Mr Winstanley’s room)

Grades 6-7 – Chizhou – D247 (Mr Merrylees’ room)

Grades 8-9 – Moganshan – LGR

Grades 8-9 – Wuxi – D219 (Mr Battye’s room)

Grades 10-11 – Lin’an – M252 (MS Keus’ room) *

Grades 10-11 – Songyang – D215 (Mrs Beck’s room)

Grades 10-11 – Chongming –  in the Design Centre (Mrs terBorg’s room)

PS Athletics Day TOMORROW!

Our Athletics Day event will kick off promptly at 8am tomorrow morning.

Please ensure all students arrive to school on time to avoid missing their first event.

Reminders:

  • Sufficient healthy snacks to eat throughout the day
  • Hats, Drink Bottles and Sun Cream
  • House Shirts for all students
  • ID cards for all parents/family members

Event Times:

Event Map:

Grade 9 Reading MAP Test Today!

Namaste, Grade 9’s,

Today you will have your MAP Reading test in the LGR after Break.

Please arrive with both your mind and laptop charged and ready!

See you then.

 

Ps. Grade 6, you are up for MAP Reading on Thursday.

ASWS this week

The After School Work Space is open Monday and Wednesday this week in the Learning Support Area (C142). Mandarin support will be provided on Wednesday. Come on down to:

  • Find a quiet place to work
  • Ask questions about assignments
  • Work on projects
  • Prepare for upcoming assessments

All grade 6-12 students are invited to attend.

See you there!

PS Athletics Day – Final Details

Here are some final details for Tuesday.

Reminders:

  • Sufficient healthy snacks to eat throughout the day
  • Hats, Drink Bottles and Sun Cream
  • House Shirts for all students
  • ID cards for all parents/family members

Event Times:

Event Map: