Dear all, please see enclosed weekly updates for PM2.5 data from Facility Team.
CISSA & NUX Basketball – sign ups are open
The CISSA and NUX basketball season is nearly upon us. Sign ups are now open on Veracross. Open to all Gr5 – 8 boys and girls of all levels of experience and ability. Practices start next week:
Jr (Gr5-6) boys & girls: Mon 4.15 – 5.30pm and Wed 3.15 – 4.15pm
Sr (Gr7-8) Boys & Girls: Tue & Thu 4.15pm – 5.30pm
MCPHS University, formerly Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
MCPHS University (Massachusetts, Manchester, New Hampshire.)
Monday 9th March 9.15am @HS Counsellor’s Office – Talks for prospective students on pharmacy, premed, nursing or other healthcare majors. Information on careers out there for students who chose to major in the health sciences. Email me NOW if you are interested in attending… Grade 10, 11 and 12 students, at the discretion of their teachers.
Displaced People
If you have anything please bring to our classrooms (D220), the Design Centre, or contact us and we will collect. We are the Grade 8 Humanities team (Ruth, Rebecca and Laurie) and the Grade 8 Design team (Francis, Robin and Nikolai). Many thanks.
A message from the Purple Duck
Greetings! The Purple Duck is now beginning preparations for its 2015 edition – to be published in June. The editorial team is now collecting submissions of original writing and art work. Are you a writer or artist looking for an audience? Teacher, student or otherwise a member of the NIS community? The Purple Duck is your route to fame or notoriety – whichever you wish.
Send your written work to Mr.Hammond (standard font, size 12, Pages please) before the end of March. He will pass it to the editorial team who will make the final decisions about which work to include.
Please send (or bring for Airdropping) artwork in a digital format to Mr.Hammond, Maristella Witt or Michelle Lei.
Submissions must be in before 31st March to guarantee inclusion in this year’s magazine!
University Visits
A visiting professor will give a Biology lecture to Gr10 and 11 students, followed by the Admissions representative discussing the UK admissions process and university life in general. Teachers of Grade 10 may take their classes if they wish to. Grade 11 students should all come.
MCPHS University (Massachusetts) Monday 9th March 9.15 @Cousenllors’ Office – Talks for prospective students on pharmacy, premed, nursing or other healthcare majors. Information on careers out there for students who chose to major in the health sciences. You must email me if you are interested in attending…
University of Sydney Friday 13th March 1.00pm – 2.00pm – MYP LGR
Meet Dean of Science, Professor Trevor Hambley as he gives a Lecture and presentation about the University
World Universities Fair
The Fair is in Shanghai and starts at 5.30pm for students, and concludes at 8.30pm. I will be there earlier for Counsellor sessions, and will stay to guide you through your visit. You will need to miss at least Block 5 and lunch to make it on time, but I would suggest leaving school from Block 4…
Here’s the poster that’s been up for a week! If you are going to University, than I think this is a MUST, as there will not be another Fair accessible to you this large and diverse! Please be clear – you must inform myself and Dr Saavedra that you will be going and you MUST complete an OLF. I will be there on the day and can meet you and guide your Fair experience, but I cannot assist with any travel arrangements. Please chat to others who are going – some are going with parents – and plan to travel together.
University of Sydney
Follow this LINK if you are interested in studying in Australia… There is a chance to meet reps from University of Sydney in Shanghai on Saturday 14th March.
Track & Field Starts today
For all Grade 5 – 12 students who have signed up or would like to sign up for Track & Field, the first session is today (Monday) at 4.20pm. Meet at the Track. Other sessions this week will be on Wednesday at 4.20pm and Thursday at 3.15pm. See you there. Sign up on Veracross if you have not already signed up.
Track & Field starts after the break
The Track & Field Season is nearly upon us. It is open to all students from Grade 5 and up and all levels of experience and ability are welcome. Practices are Mondays 4.20 – 5.50pm, Wednesdays 3.15 – 4.15pm and Thursdays 3.15 – 4.15pm. They are flexible to allow you to fit around your other sports practices or other commitments. Sign up on Veracross.
Swim Gala Results
Well done to all the swimmers in Interhouse Swim gala yesterday. Congratulations to Taiping, overall winners. Xuanwu were second and Wutaishan third. Here are the results:
Interhouse Badminton Results
Congratulations to Taiping, overall winners of the Interhouse badminton last week and so stretching their overall lead to 40 points. See below:
Swim Gala on Wednesday
For Wednesday of this week, a reminder that Grade 6 & 7 should go straight to the pool at the start of Block 3, Grade 8 & 9 at the start of Block 4 and Grade 10, 11 & 12 at the start of Block 5. Swimmers, do not forget to bring your swimsuits, goggles and towels and go immediately to get changed. Anyone not swimming should go into the spectators area. All students are encouraged to wear their house shirts on Wednesday.
The Student Council Talent Show is coming
Teachers, students, parents – we hope to have an excellent audience for the talent show on February 10th from 6-7pm in the theatre. Come and show your support – No tickets required. See the poster attached. Surprises in store.
The Student Council
Grade Nine Course Choice Presentation
Hello Grade Eight Parents,
Please find the link to Wednesday’s course choice presentation below. Please remember to submit course choices to Mr. Bratton by Monday, February 9th. Thanks so much!
Kasson