Year: 2024

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

 

ACAMIS Volleyball Trip Oct 30-Nov 3

Please find the attached list of 20 students from Grade 9 to Grade 12 will be out of school at 10.30am on Wednesday October 30th for ACAMIS Volleyball in Hongkong, they will be absent on Thursday(Oct 31 Day 1) and Friday (Nov 1 Day 2). Thanks for your understanding and support.ACAMIS Volleyball Name List

EARCOS Bite-Sized Lunch Presentations

Come and support your colleagues!

If you are free next Tuesday (day 8) from 12.30 to 1.30 pop down to the the green gym!

Several of our colleagues will be sharing a short and sweet, bite-sized version of a presentation proposal for the March ETC.

If you’d like to join us while you eat, listen, and learn, please contact me, and I will add you to the calendar invite.

MOVEmber – Move in November for charity

Get ready and move for the second charity stepping event of the year: MOVEMBER. Make any exercise count for the steps and enjoy another month of healthy time supporting Pfrang Association.

Once you have paid the registration fee and have written your name in the payment, please scan the following QR code for the Movember chat.

 

Upcoming College Visit-Glion Institute of Higher Education&Les Roches International School of Hotel Management

We are excited to announce that Glion Institute of Higher Education&Les Roches International School of Hotel Management will be visiting NIS. Please see details below and register for all upcoming events through the survey. Thank you.

  • Date: November 19th
  • Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Location: LGR 3
  • Description:**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. Les Roches emphasizes practical experience and the development of innovative skills, maintaining close collaborations with renowned global hotel groups. Its graduates are known for their outstanding professionalism and global career opportunities in hospitality, luxury, tourism, finance, private banking, electric vehicles, insurance, and event organization industries

YinYan Help Desk moved to G209

The regular YinYan Travel Agent’s help desk will be temporarily relocated to G209 (on the 2nd floor of the Centre ) due to  upcoming PTA Event in W10.

Please feel free to drop in @2:30~4:00PM and meet with Ms. Mary on Friday 25 October or Monday 28 October accordingly.

 

Upcoming College Visit-Carleton University

We are excited to announce that Carleton University will be visiting NIS. Please see details below and register through the survey. Thank you.

Carleton University Information Session

  • Date: October 29th
  • Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  • Location: LGR 3
  • Description:Become part of Carleton University’s caring and welcoming community – situated on a beautiful riverside campus, in Ottawa, Canada’s picturesque capital city. Carleton has earned a reputation as one of the foremost universities in the fields of international affairs, commerce, journalism, and high technology. The wide range of nationally and internationally renowned programs offer the flexibility to choose the degree that suits your interests. Find your program from among 100+ subjects, and access paid, work-study opportunities – preparing you for success in a dynamic and ever changing world.

EARCOS Bite-Sized Lunch Presentations

Come and support your colleagues!

If you are free next next Tuesday the 29th (day 8) from 12.30 to 1.30 pop down to the the green gym!

Several of our colleagues will be sharing a short and sweet, bite-sized version of a presentation proposal for the March ETC.

If you’d like to join us while you eat, listen, and learn, please contact me, and I will add you to the calendar invite.

Secondary Exams

Exam Week is December 2 to December 6 (Week 16).  Students in grades 8-11 will write exams for all languages, math, humanities, and science.

Grade 10-11 exams will be run similarly to previous years with 1 hour 30 minute to 2 hour exams, but changes to the grade 8 and 9 exams are being considered.

If you teach grades 6-12, please complete this brief survey today.