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Inter House Shield Latest News

Wutaishan picked up victory in yesterday’s Inter House badminton for Gr6 – 8 and so extended their lead in the quest for the Shield. Xuanwu were second and Taiping were 3rd. Last week there was an Open Mic competition in the PYP in which, once again, Wutaishan came out on top whilst Taiping were a close second. This means that the current scores are as follows:

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MYP/DP Friday CNY Schedule

Hello All MYP/DP Students and Staff,

Please find the CNY MYP/DP Friday Schedule linked here. Thanks for your flexibility and a big shoutout to the majority of the Grade 6 class who are also fellow “Monkeys” along with Mr. Bratton (If you are doing the math, Mr. Bratton is…ahem… 24 years old!).

Happy CNY!

 

Xuanwu win again!!

At yesterday’s Gr9 – 12 Badminton competition, Xuanwu won yet another competition, bringing them to within 15 points of Taiping. Wutaishan were second and Taiping third. Can Xuanwu do it again today at the Gr6 – 8 badminton? Come along to the gym at lunchtime to find out!!

Current Scores:

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MYP/DP Awards List Today

Hello MYP/DP Student,

Awards lists will be posted on the MYP LGR glass by lunchtime today. We are taking our time to ensure that all award winners have completed and documented their C+S/CAS outcomes. If you think you have earned an award, but are not on the list please let Mr. Bratton or Dr. Saavedra by Break on Wednesday at the latest.

Thanks!

MYP/DP Awards and Reports Coming Soon!

Hello MYP/DP’ers,

Tomorrow’s advisory will be extended until 8:25am for you to proofread your report card. If there are any errors, please e-mail the teacher and cc Mr. Bratton (Grade 6-9) or Dr. Saavedra (10-12).

Also, please see the Awards at NIS document to determine if you have earned an academic award in Semester One. We will post the list on the MYP LGR glass on Thursday afternoon. If you think you have earned an award, please double-check that you are on list!

The always Principled and Caring,

Mr. Bratton and Dr. Saavedra

CNY Spirit Day Dress-up

The Year of Monkey is just around the corner. This is a message to call attention to the upcoming CNY Day celebration on February 5. Please get your traditional Chinese jacket or dress ready. If you are new to China, you might want to check the shops in the neighborhood. Su Guo usually sells clothes for the new year. To have your ideal style or material, you can even have your jacket or dress tailor made. Ask a Chinese colleague for help.

ISTA High School and Middle School Theatre Festivals

Do you love Drama? Do you love being around other people who also love Drama? Would you like to go to Beijing and spend over 3 days just doing Drama? If yes – you should go on an ISTA Theatre Festival! Imagine that – more than 3 days doing Drama with other people who love doing Drama…

You are extremely fortunate as you have the opportunity to go on either a Middle School Festival (grades 6-8) or a High School Festival (grades 9-11) in Beijing in March. You do not need to be a drama student to go – you simply need to enjoy being dramatic!

There will be a meeting for the High School Festival Monday break in the Black Box. This is for everyone already signed up – as well as anyone else who is interested. There are still spaces available!

There will be a meeting for the Middle School Festival Tuesday break in the Black Box. This is for everyone already signed up – as well as anyone else who is interested. There are still spaces available!

Please speak with Ms Philip or Mr Brown for any more information!

 

H.W.C. is the place to BE!

Homework Club is back in the LSS area C142c from 3:15-4:15 every Monday!

Who can come?  EVERYBODY!

What is Homework Club? Homework Club is THE place to get caught up on assignments, receive support from YOUR teachers, and to have fun!

See you there!