Day: March 27, 2023

Pub PD Asia Tomorrow 6:00pm at Viking

Come along to Viking Pub (connected to Potato Pub) tomorrow evening at 6:00pm to engage with colleagues and educators from around the region in a relaxed professional discussion. The topic is generative AI and the guess moderators really know their stuff!

G11 Global Citizenship Award – Self-nomination

A quick reminder to a G11 student:

Are you in Grade 11?
Are you conversant in at least two languages?
Do you understand the interdependence and interconnectedness of both human and ecological issues?
Do you demonstrate strong collaborative, problem-solving, listening, and consensus-building skills?
Do you strive to be well-informed on global issues?
Do you consistently demonstrate a sense of intrinsic voluntarism?
Do you exhibit extraordinary leadership skills?
Are committed to being an active participant in the coming year’s leadership responsibilities?
Are you in “good academic standing”?

Please fill in this form before Tuesday, March 28th, 4 pm if you meet the criteria above.

Lunch Byte PD Session

This week on Monday the 27th (Today) and Wednesday the 29th from 12:30-12:55.

Come join us as we discover 2 of the top ChatGPT Alternatives for China!

EARCOS Nomination for G11 Global Citizenship Award

A quick reminder to teachers to nominate a G11 student for the EARCOS award.

Please fill in this form before Tuesday, March 28th, 4 pm.

Do you any students who:
– will be completing his/her penultimate year (the year before graduation, generally 11th grade).
– is conversant in at least two languages.
– understands the interdependence and interconnectedness of both human and ecological issues.
– demonstrates strong collaborative, problem-solving, listening, and consensus-building skills.
– strives to be well-informed on global issues.
– consistently demonstrates a sense of intrinsic voluntarism
– exhibits extraordinary leadership skills.
– is committed to being an active participant in the coming year’s leadership responsibilities.
– is in “good academic standing”.

 

GCD stories

Students in G9, G10 and G11 are reminded AGAIN that their GCD stories for Semester 2 must be completed and submitted before May 22.

Sign up for an interview before all the time slots are gone.

Grade 9s need a total of 2 stories by May 22.

Grade 10s need a total of 4 stories by May 22.

Grade 11s need a total of 8 stories, 1 project and 5 outcomes.

GCD interview times

 

 

Primary Athletics Day – THIS THURSDAY!

We look forward to seeing Grade 2 to 5 parents and family members this Thursday, for our annual Primary School Athletics Day.

We will be kicking things off from 10.30 with two hours of track and field events, followed by a 1 hour lunch break.

Our athletes will return at 1.45 for team challenges followed by a relay event.

A reminder for students to wear sports attire, running shoes and have a water bottle, hat and of course be wearing their house shirt!

Please see the detailed schedule and event map below and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions!

In the event of wet weather and/or high AQI we will postpone the event to a later date.

See you on Thursday!

Early Years Field Day – THIS FRIDAY!

This Friday all PreK to Grade 1 parents and family members are invited to join in our Early Years Field Day celebration!

Our young learners have been excitedly preparing for this event, to showcase and teach their developing athletic and sports skills to their parents. We highly recommend you to join in and enjoy time playing, inquiring and learning with the children.

Please come dressed in comfortable sports attire and be ready to join in the fun! Also please ensure students have a water bottle, a hat and are wearing their house shirt.

From 8.30 to 10.05 groups will rotate throughout each station. We will then move to the running track for a 50 meter running race by homerooms.

Event locations:

  • PreK-K1 Spiderweb & Grassed Area
  • Grade 1 Football Field

Please see the event map below and don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions!

In the event of bad weather and/or high AQI we will move this event into the Blue & Green gym.

Can’t wait to see you there!