Day: September 24, 2024

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Thanks for your participation yesterday in our Child Protection and Safeguarding session. As promised, here is a PDF of the presentation from yesterday. The results from our survey yesterday are also in the slide presentation if you’re interested in the data.

If you have further questions about Child Protection, Safeguarding, Peer-to-peer incidents or behaviour, please reach out to anyone on the Child Safeguarding team.

Cheers!

JEDI Book Club

Dear NIS Community,

We are excited to announce the launch of the JEDI Book Club!

Our first book is Growing Up in Transit by Danau Tanu.

Join us as we explore themes of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through this insightful work.

Please find the PDF document of the first 3 chapters attached.

We look forward to engaging conversations and shared learning experiences with you all!

Danau Tanu Growing up in Transit

Case study opportunity

This opportunity came across my PLN and I thought some of you fantastc AI using educators might want to be a part of this!

🌍 Calling Educators, Leaders, and Innovators Around the World! 🌍

Are you or someone you know exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education? Whether you’re in primary, secondary, university, or any educational institution, this is your chance to share your story!

🔍 We’re looking for case study participants to highlight how AI is being used to enhance teaching and learning across different contexts. These “Illustrations of Practice” will be featured on a global platform, giving you the opportunity to showcase your insights and experiences to educators and professionals worldwide.

You can participate in any of these formats:

📽️ Short video (max 7 minutes)
📑 Written case study (2 A4 pages)
🎨 Infographic
📊 Slideshow presentation (max 7 minutes)
🌟 Or another creative format that suits you!
💡 This is your chance to:

Contribute to global professional learning

Gain recognition for your innovative AI practices

Share valuable insights that can shape the future of education

🔗 Interested? Book a time with me between October 14th and December 15th to discuss your participation. Let’s collaborate and create something
impactful together!

If you are interested please connect with Simone simone.hirsch@det.nsw.edu.au

 

PeerSphere! Great PD Opportunity! Don’t miss out!

We are excited to let you know that our school has become a member of PeerSphere, Asia’s largest Peer Learning Community for international schools. Imagine a job-a-like or teach meet that is continuous and someone else has organized everything for you!

Learn more about how it works https://www.peer-sphere.com/how-it-works/

There are over 60 communities to choose from and you can join as many as you like. Including 2 communities hosted by our very own Pearl NohLee Mayes and Shannon Doak 🙌🏼.

Other benefits include:

  • Free access to peer coaching
  • In-person peer-to-peer events
  • Hybrid bilingual conferences for Teaching Assistants and Administrative Support personnel.

Action Required: To activate your personal account, please do the following as soon as possible:  

If you have any questions about PeerSphere, you can email the team there using help@peer-sphere.com

Happy Learning!

G1-2 Primary Variety Show Auditions

Can G1-2 Teachers please remind all children who have signed up for the variety show auditions to go to the PA room after eating lunch.  They may need to return to classrooms to collect instruments etc

Thanks!