Please choose the connection activity that you would like to attend during PLD week. The activities will be first come first serve as some sessions have limited capacity.
Choose your activity by submitting the following form – https://forms.office.com/r/EiYq2HMiAy
The deadline for submission is Friday, January 24th, 2025 so that we can notify our hosts.
Thanks to all our wonderful colleagues who are willing to host an activity! 🌹
I attended the InnovateEDU Conference this past weekend. One great takeaway I had from the conference was a session I attended presented by Kyle Wagner on 12 Shifts to Move from Teacher-Led to Student-Centered Environments. Here is a blog post explaining the 12 shifts that he presented on. https://www.gettingsmart.com/2024/05/21/12-shifts-to-move-from-teacher-led-to-student-centered-environments/
One really great resource he shared was an AI prompt he had crafted to use to help use AI as a thought partner to make our lessons make the shift he was sharing about above. I’ve add the resource below. It can also be used to support creating PD or workshops for parents. Hope you might find this useful in your practice as well! http://tinyurl.com/lessonshift
Hi student athletes,
After Lunar New Year we will have many opportunities for you to represent NIS at different sports.
Tennis – Are you currently learning/playing Tennis?
Golf – Are you currently learning/playing Golf and aged over 9?
Ultimate Frisbee – Grades 8-12 on Monday’s and Thursday’s 15:15-16:15 after the holiday.
U19 Football/soccer – Grades 9-12 on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 16:15-17:55 after the holiday (some overlap with Basketball)
IF there is a yes for Golf or Tennis please see Mr Dutton
IF you would like to play Ultimate Frisbee or Football/Soccer please check Schoolsbuddy
Morning All,
Please see the performers list for this morning Performers List.docx . We start at 8:10 this morning. Thank you!
have arrived!!!
If you ordered one in December, it has arrived in the Activities Office. All the shirts were delivered to school because it was faster and better for the environment to make one stop instead of 105.
If you didn’t order one, you can order now! The new orders will be sent in after CNY and delivered on March 10th.
Dear students,
We are glad to announce that NIS will be adding a new sports team with it’s first official Ultimate Frisbee team!
We highly encourage any students from G8-12 who are interested in representing the school at the ACAMIS tournament.
Remember, Ultimate Frisbee is a sport for both Girls and Boys!
For more information, contact: kasperchow@students.nanjing-school.com
Dear Grade 9’s
Today you will participate in the GCD Launch during Advisory and Block 3.
Please remember to meet me at the First Floor of The Hub at the beginning of Advisory. You will not need anything, so please leave your bag in a cubby outside the hub.
Cheers
Mr Corbett
Dear all,
Our Annual Report 2024 books have arrived! On Thursday afternoon, they will be ready in your mailbox for distribution on Friday for Homerooms and Advisory. As in previous years, the youngest child in each non-staff family will receive one copy to take home. Each staff member will receive one copy in their mailbox for themselves.
If you have any questions about distribution or the Annual Report, please contact Samantha.
Best,
Kyle
Dear Grade 9 Students
At the beginning of Advisory today, please meet me at the First Floor of the The Hub so I can share some information about the GCD Launch that you will participate in on Thursday.
Please bring your computer as you will have some time after I speak with you to check your reports.
Cheers
Mr Corbett
Please be advised that the following students will be absent from school on Friday 17th Jan.
They will be in Shanghai participating in the VEX Robotics Regional Finals at Concordia International School.
Hey NIS teachers,
I wanted to share some fantastic PD opportunities that are on the horizon! I think both of these are worth attending!
The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is hosting the Future of Education Now 2025 (#FOEN25) conference from March 13 to 15, 2025, in Beijing. This festival-style event brings together educators, leaders, students, and alumni to explore and shape the future of education.
#FOEN25 features various thematic “stages,” including:
Early bird registration is available until January 24, 2025, with various ticket options to suit different needs.
Attending #FOEN25 offers a unique opportunity to engage with forward-thinking educators and contribute to meaningful discussions about the future of education.
The 16th Annual 21st Century Learning Conference (21CLHK) is scheduled for February 14-15, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. This event is a hub for educators, school leaders, and edtech professionals to delve into innovative teaching practices and the future of education.
The conference offers a blend of keynote speeches, practitioner-led workshops, and engaging networking opportunities. Key themes include Learning Spaces, STEAM & Maker Education, Education Technology, Innovation in Schools, Leadership, Data in Education, AI in Education, 21st Century Skills, Translanguaging & Language Equity, Social & Emotional Wellness, Diversity & Social Justice, Student Voice, and Literacy & New Media.
Pre-conference workshops are available on February 12-13, 2025, covering topics such as AI in Education, Teacher Wellbeing, Lego Serious Play Certification, and Lifelong Literacy.
Attending 21CLHK 2025 is a fantastic opportunity to connect with forward-thinking educators and gain insights into the evolving landscape of education.
Please be advised that the following students will be absent from school on Friday 17th Jan.
They will be in Shanghai participating in the VEX Robotics Regional Finals at Concordia International School.
Dear all,
Shirley Liu will be the MOD on Jan 18, 2025.
Best wishes,
Clara
