Please consider coming along to meet the candidates for Director of Learning. Surprisingly little interest in such an important role for staff here at NIS. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:30pm, one candidate each day. samanthazou@nanjing-school.com if you can make it.
Laurie
If you are interested in running for Student Council president, please fill out the form in the link below to apply for candidacy.
Please be reminded of the following requirements:
* To run for office, you need to partner up with someone.
* Both candidates should be in Grade 10 or higher, and at least one must have served in the Student Council in the last 2 years or less.
* A team of 2 Grade 12 candidates will not be allowed.
The deadline for application is Friday 8th September.
Here is the link for the form
THANK YOU
The NIS Student Council.
(Any questions see Ms Philip)
Congratulations to all who auditioned for this year’s production of Alice in Wonderland! This year was the largest turnout for auditions in NIS history…and there was such a HUGE amount of talent – the production is going to be amazing!
The cast list has been emailed to everyone who auditioned. If, however, you auditioned but not receive an email please see Mr Brown or Ms Philip immediately.
A reminder there will be a meeting for the whole cast Friday lunch 12:30-1:00pm in the Black Box. This is mandatory. We will explain the rehearsal process and give out the schedule. Please be there on time.
The Wonderland Production Team
Any teachers wishing to meet the candidates next week please drop Samantha (samanthazou@nanjing-school.com) an email. The timings of the meetings will be based on the teacher numbers so please respond by 3pm Thursday.
Laurie
Dear all,
Arek will be the MOD on Sept. 2, 2023.
Best wishes,
Clara
CREATING A SENSE OF BELONGING THROUGH INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING
Presented by: Kim Cofino
Saturday, Sept 2, 2023
9:00 – 10:30 AM HKT
Featuring stories & evidence from schools around the world, this session demonstrates that properly-implemented instructional coaching does much more than “just” improve student learning; it creates a culture of growth and belonging which can lead to greater teacher satisfaction and retention. By demonstrating a school’s commitment to personalizing professional learning, coaching empowers all learners to flourish and develops humanizing organizations. You’ll leave this session with the 3 key criteria needed to build a successful and sustainable instructional coaching program, along with specific pitfalls to avoid along the way.
(Free to all EARCOS member schools)
TAKING PAUSE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Presented by Dr. Josephine Kim
September 9, 2023
9:00 – 10:30 AM HKT
Rates of violence, natural disasters, and suicide in schools are at an all-time high, and as the world continues to battle uncertainty that threatens everyday normalcy, educators are forced to contend with the reality that none of us is immune to mental health vulnerabilities. Living in unprecedented times presents an unprecedented need for one to take intentional pause for mental health, especially in grind culture where educators and students are expected to push through and keep going at all costs.
This session seeks to:
1. increase awareness of factors that affect one’s emotional and mental wellness;
2. augment understanding of the intersection of mental health and psychological safety; and
3. facilitate reflection on how educators can promote mental health on a personal, classroom, and school level.
(Free to all EARCOS member schools)
HEADS DESERVE THIS: FAIR AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RENEWAL
Presented by: John Littleford
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023
9:00 – 10:30 AM HKT
Heads of schools experienced a very challenging three-year period and many expended immense amounts of energy and political capital and reached the limit of family tolerance for the stress that the job entails. Most boards are acknowledging their leaders’ past and ongoing efforts and want to retain and reward valued heads. Boards need to initiate and engage heads in a frank discussion of their professional and personal goals and think creatively about a compensation package that addresses heads’ needs within the limits of the school’s budget.
(Free to all EARCOS member schools)
CLASSROOM OBSERVATION TOOLS FOR CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING
Presented by Dr. Darnell Fine
September 23, 2023
9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Recognizing the rich diversity of our international schools, we have a moral imperative to ensure our classrooms leverage the cultures and identities of our students. This session is a call to both instructional leaders and classroom educators to “look for” and “learn to see” what culturally responsive teaching looks like within the backdrop of an international school in Asia. In this session, we will:
1. Reflect on the connections between students’ cultures, identities, and classroom learning experiences.
2. Examine classroom observation tools with culturally responsive ‘Look-Fors’ and ‘Listen-Fors’
3. Explore culturally responsive teaching strategies that can be integrated into classrooms tomorrow
MASTERY ASSESSMENT IN INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
COURSE 4: Mastery Assessment & Grading
October 2023
Presented by Lee Ann Jung
Boost your skills in assessment and grading systems in this insightful 6-week course based on Lee Ann Jung’s forthcoming Corwin Press book, What Matters Most. In this course, you’ll explore cutting-edge assessment practices rooted in measurement research that push beyond current trends in standards-based grading. Learn about one international school’s 5-year journey to disrupt traditional practices and reconstruct a truly innovative assessment system.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS SY 2023-2024
One of the services EARCOS provides to its member schools throughout the year is the sponsorship of two-day workshops and institutes for faculty and administration. The topics for these workshops are determined according to the needs of members.
Workshops are hosted by EARCOS schools.
Service Learning Institute: Transforming Learning Through Service
September 8-9, 2023
Panyaden International School
Consultant: Cathryn Berger Kaye
Coordinator: Clayton Dowty, d.clayton@panyaden.ac.th
Format: In-Person
Formative Assessment and Self-Regulated Learning
September 9, 2023
Mt. Zaagkam School
Consultant: Damien Cooper
Coordinator: Raquel Acedo Rubio, racedoru@fmi.com
Format: Virtual
ChatGPT and Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
September 16-17, 2023
Brent International School Manila
Consultant: Jeff Utecht
Coordinator: John Whalley, jwhalley@brent.edu.ph
Format: In-Person
How to Grade and Report for Learning – 2023 and beyond
September 16-17, 2023
Canadian International School Bangalore
Consultant: Ken O’Connor
Coordinator: Shefali Jhaveri, headoflearning@cisb.org.in
Format: In-Person
Any teachers wishing to meet the candidates next week please drop Samantha (samanthazou@nanjing-school.com) an email. The timings of the meetings will be based on the teacher numbers so please respond by 3pm Thursday.
Laurie
As confirmed by SLT, there will be an announced Lockdown Drill @09.55h Today for the whole school.
Please find out the online survey with enclosed Procedure of Code Blue, and share your feedback after the Lockdown drill via NIS Code Blue on Aug.29 or by scanning the QR below by Wednesday, 30 August 2023.
All staff members must submit their feedback in the provided online survey.
Thanks for your support!
Arek and the team
Secondary Lunch today will commence after Block Three at 11:30am.
11:30-12:00pm Secondary Recess (Green Gym off-limits!)
12:00-12:30pm Secondary Lunch
12:30pm Primary Lunch as normal.
Thanks!
Join us for Higher Education Afternoon information session to delve into the critical topic of NIS students’ college applications. Chinese and Korean translations will be provided.
Event Details:
Date: 29 August, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMLocation: NIS PAC
Who: Grade 12 & 11 students (mandatory)and parents (strongly recommended), Grade 9-10 students and parents (optional)
Attendees will learn about the following:
Looking forward to your attendance and participation.
Pearl Noh
University Counselor
The 2024 East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) is seeking workshop presenters for the 2024 Teachers Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.
If you are leading students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Social Studies, Service Learning or Global Issues and Citizenship, and are interested in chatting about possible ideas for a workshop, please get in touch!
The EARCOS 19th Annual Teachers’ Conference will be held from March 21-23 at the Bangkok Shangri-La Hotel.
Workshops can be solo or copresented and, in addition to the above-mentioned areas, workshops targeted at Middle School education and General Education Topics are also encouraged.
We would love to talk to you about any ideas, as well as support with both planning and presentation.
Please contact Lee to discuss your interest and learn more about the process.
Dear Grade 12,
see you in the Center 3rd floor today!
I will take attendance at 8:00 am sharp!
Mrs Fox
