ACAMIS STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL – Now Open!
The ACAMIS Student Film Festival is back again this year! For all of you budding film-makers & story-tellers, here is an opportunity to put your ideas into action.
This year the theme is to respond to the phrase: “Bring it together“. You can respond any way you like so long as your film is longer than 2 minutes and shorter than 5 minutes.
Submissions are due before January the 24th
As always there are 3 age categories: G6 – 7; G8 – 9; G10 – 12. And, as always, this is a student-centered event. Adults may assist you in supervisory or acting roles only (eg. they can’t hold the camera or help you edit)
Go to the ACAMIS STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL site for more details
FOLHK Conference Sharing
I presented at and attended a great conference in Hong Kong this weekend. Thought I’d share some great take-aways.
Some great resources on scaffolding writing with AI – https://withtape.com
A great how-to about creating easy apps using AI. bit.ly/aiappdev if you go to this Padlet you can see great apps that people built in just 20 minutes using AI.
Interesting visualizations about how AI is impacting work – https://news.microsoft.com/annual-wti-2024/
If you’re interesting in my 2 presentations here they are.
– bit.ly/modernstoryfolhk
– bit.ly/deeperpathFOLHK24
Learning in the HUB
Updates to the HUB effective TODAY, Monday, November 11, 2024.
Please revie
w the Learning in the HUB guide with your students and encourage them to explore less familiar areas (e.g., Grades 4-5 on the second and third floors, Grades 6-10 on the third floor and back area of the first floor). BTT teachers should reinforce the “Purposeful, Respectful, Responsible” principles by navigating these spaces.
Parents at Coffee Morning on Wednesday were introduced to these principles, and a post was also added to the weekly bulletin.
We look forward to continued learning in the HUB. Your ideas and feedback are valuable, so please share them using this open form.
https://forms.office.com/r/jdh8eaZ0Zu
Link to Learning in the HUB poster
Here’s a link for how to book HUB spaces. (Thanks to Shannon) – NIS_ Learningpace_Booking_2024.pdf
JEDI Book Club
What is an impactful word, phrase, sentence and/or new (un)learning you have from
Growing Up in Transit. The Politics of Belonging at an International School?
We look forward to engaging conversations and shared learning experiences with you all this Wednesday, 3.30 PM
Please find the PDF document of the first 3 chapters attached.
Danau Tanu Growing up in Transit
Friday 8th November – No PS Lunchtime Play on the Football Field!
Hi wonderful NIS PS community. Please can you not use the Football field for Lunchtime play on Friday 8th November.
The field will be used from 13:00 for the U15 Girls Football Tournament.
Thank you for your support of this.
Activities department.
Students out preparing for NIS Robotics Event
Dear Teachers,
In preparation for their Robotics Competition this Saturday, the following students will be in the Green Gym for the following lessons. Our apologies for the disruption and inconvenience that this will cause to your classes.
| Name | Grade | Block |
| Haju Oh | 12 | 3 |
| Jiyoon Kim (Lucy) | 12 | 2 |
| Seoha Lee | 11 | 4 |
| Hyunji Kwon | 11 | 4 |
| Alvin Xia | 11 | 4 |
| Sangwoo Kim | 12 | 3 |
| Jiwon Ma | 12 | 3 |
| Juyoung Lee | 12 | 5 |
| Hwajun Lee | 12 | 3 |
| Ahjeong Hong | 10 | 1 & 2 |
| Hyeyoon Noh | 10 | 1 & 2 |
| Yeeun Lee (Jenny) | 10 | 1 & 2 |
| Chaeen Lim | 10 | 1 & 2 |
| Dohyeon Kim (Eileen) | 10 | 1 & 2 |
| Junsu Lee | 10 | 1 & 2 |
| Sangjune Hong | 10 | 1 & 2 |
| Han Qiao (Liliana) | 9 | 4&5 |
| Guanmo Lu | 9 | 5 |
| Carlos Huang | 9 | 4&5 |
| Vanessa Liu | 9 | 4&5 |
| Jiwoo Hwang | 9 | 5 |
Thank you for your support for this activity.
Kind regards, Mr Brady and the NIS Robotics Team.
Grade 7 Visual Arts Trip on November 14th, Day 3.
The following grade 7 students will be attending the Art trip on November 14th, Day 3, and will miss blocks 4 and 5. If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please feel free to reach out to me.
Cate
Hanrui
Ketsing (Carrie)
Qingru (Ruby)
Mu (Grace)
Yuxi
Sara
Yang
Audrey
Yuanxu (Eric)
JiMin Nathaniel
Olivia
Yu
Michael
Janne
Lingyu (Cindy)
Edoardo
Hongdan (Fiona)
Qishan (Alice)
Yilin
King Suen (Alice)
Upcoming College Visit
EHL was founded in 1893 as the world’s first hospitality management school, with 130 years of proven expertise in preparing leaders for the future of the hospitality industry, our institution unites the best professionals in hospitality training, academics and research to create stronger connections between education and industry. EHL is now ranked the world’s best university of hospitality management.
Glion&Les Roches: Glion Institute of Higher Education is a top hotel management school located in Switzerland, founded in 1962. It focuses on cultivating high-level talent for the global hospitality, tourism, and luxury industries. The school offers undergraduate, master’s, and MBA programs, blending theory with practice, with an emphasis on international perspectives and professional skills. Glion is renowned for its excellent academic quality and strong industry connections, providing graduates with wide-ranging career opportunities not only in luxury hospitality but also in sectors such as finance, private banking, electric vehicles, insurance, and event organization. Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, founded in 1954 and also located in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading hotel management schools. The institution offers undergraduate and master’s programs, focusing on education in hotel management, tourism, and entrepreneurship.
The University of Law is the largest provider of legal education in the UK (HESA 2021/22). We can trace our origins to 1876 with the formation of tutorial firm Gibson & Weldon, and in 2016, we opened our leading Business School. With a rich heritage and a reputation for innovation and contemporary teaching practices, we continuously focus on developing the best legal and business minds.
Wondering whether McGill is the right path for you? Our Direction McGill event is the perfect opportunity for you to find out. Join our Recruitment Officers for an interactive introduction to the unique opportunities offered at McGill. You’ll learn about our programs, admission requirements, application process, student life in Montreal, internship opportunities, and more. If you’re looking for information relating to your specific needs, interests, or aspirations, our Recruiters will be available and happy to answer all your questions.
In school visit RSVP here
McGill session RSVP here
EARCOS Workshops & Webinars | November to December
Every month, EARCOS offers a range of free and paid courses. For more information on coming events, check out this link. There is also a great library of past events in the form of free webinars, which you can find here.
Here are just some of the great free events coming soon!
Saturday, November 9, 2024
The Outreach Plan: Beneath the Surface of Parent Cultures
Presented by John Littleford
• Know the Community/Ethnic/Language/National backgrounds
• How to build connections
• How to manage criticism and school climate
• How to listen and yet avoid parental intrusion
November 12, 20, 27, 28, 2024
PeerSphere Middle Leaders Communities Live Sessions
Presented by Michael Iannini
Join PeerSphere communities for Middle Leaders, crafted with EARCOS to support both teaching and non-teaching middle leaders. These spaces empower Middle Leaders to tackle meaningful challenges together. Click below to explore each community!
- Non-Teaching Staff – New to International School Leadership: Live Session 2 on Nov 12
- New to Middle Leadership (Whole School): Live Session 3 on Nov 20
- Pastoral Heads of Grade (Secondary): Live Session 2 on Nov 27
- Subject Leaders (Secondary): Live Session 2 on Nov 28
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Creating Accountable Spaces
Presented by Margaret Park & David Han
As educators, we are responsible for creating time and space for our teams and students to gather and collaborate. What do our meetings and learning spaces look and feel like? Effective meetings and learning spaces are essential for collaboration. In this workshop, participants will explore strategies to create meeting structures and protocols that prioritize inclusion and collaboration.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Session 3: Enhancing Formative Assessments with AI: Ensuring a Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum
Presented by Erma Anderson
Instructional coherence means ensuring that every element of instruction — from core instruction to interventions to extended time—works together to advance grade-level student experiences. At the most basic level, a coherent instructional system builds academic and socioemotional supports that prepare the way for and extend grade-level learning. This means that students engage in instructional experiences that have a link and relationship with each other and with core grade-level instruction.
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Instructional Coherence will examine the core instructional model and the anatomy of a lesson. It will provide opportunity to examine key components of a well-designed lesson, research evidence-based teaching practices, and assessment strategies. The sessions will provide the consistent language, strategies, and focus required for coherency in all content areas.
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Designing Culturally Responsive Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Presented by Mary Ann De Rosa
This interactive webinar on designing culturally responsive curriculum, teaching, and learning experiences shifts the DEIJ conversation from reflection to action. Through a lesson simulation, participants will understand how culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogy looks, sounds, and feels in the classroom. The webinar will share strategies for creating curriculum and instruction that are inclusive and culturally relevant. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own teaching methods, identify gaps, and access tools and resources to support their own curriculum development.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Session 4: Tailored Interventions and Accelerations: Addressing Diverse Student Needs
Presented by Erma Anderson
Instructional coherence means ensuring that every element of instruction — from core instruction to interventions to extended time—works together to advance grade-level student experiences. At the most basic level, a coherent instructional system builds academic and socioemotional supports that prepare the way for and extend grade-level learning. This means that students engage in instructional experiences that have a link and relationship with each other and with core grade-level instruction.
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Instructional Coherence will examine the core instructional model and the anatomy of a lesson. It will provide opportunity to examine key components of a well-designed lesson, research evidence-based teaching practices, and assessment strategies. The sessions will provide the consistent language, strategies, and focus required for coherency in all content areas.
For more information on these and other coming events check out this link.
Opportunities are also available to submit articles to the EARCOS Journal. Get in touch with me if this is something you are interested in.
For more info on everything EARCOS visit https://earcos.org
ACAMIS X-Country Trip November 14-16
Please find the attached list of 8 students from Grade 6 to 12, they will be out of school at 11.30am on Thursday November 14th (Day 3) and Friday November 15th (Day 4) for ACAMIS X-country competition in Chengdu.ACAMIS X-country Name List -SetPassword
Congratulations to Mu (Grace) Cheng – Winner of the 2024 Student Art Competition!
We’re thrilled to announce that Grace Mu Cheng’s artwork has been selected as the winning entry for NIS in the 2024 Student Art Competition!
Congratulations to Grace on this fantastic achievement. Her winning artwork will be showcased at the upcoming awards ceremony on November 14.
Mu (Grace) Cheng, Grade 7
Title: True Calligraphy
Medium: Chinese Ink on Xuan Paper, copy paper
Artist Statement:
In this work, I use three kinds of characters, a seal script, an official script, and a cursive script. And the fourth one is how the AI writes the characters. The four kinds of writing are ways to write in Chinese of the word “Artificial Intelligent”. The top row of English, pd.read – csv (), is a function in the pandas library, used to read Chinese characters correctly. This is an important part of AI writing calligraphy.
I want to show others how AI has changed how we record things. In ancient China, people recorded things by writing calligraphy, and because of technology, we now use AI to record things. What we write with the brush in our hands is not only one Chinese character but also our understanding of Chinese culture. AI views calligraphy as a series of symbols. I think only human hands can create true works of art. In the realm of traditional culture, AI cannot replace humans.
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
Arek will be the MOD on Nov. 9, 2024
Dear all,
Arek will be the MOD on Nov. 9, 2024.
Best wishes,
Clara
Secret Gift Giver
https://forms.office.com/r/FGb5c7Bx7X
If you prefer, that’s the link ^ to the Forms document if you’d like to take part in Secret Gift Giver. Read the poster below for more details.
