Upcoming College Visit
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.
November 19th 11:30-12:30 at LGR 3
The Addams Family Tickets On Sale
The moment has arrived…
Get ready for a spooky, kooky night of fun with The Addams Family musical! When Wednesday Addams falls in love with a “normal” boy, the family must host a dinner that turns into a hilarious night of secrets, surprises, and mayhem. Featuring catchy songs and lively dance numbers, this show will have you tapping your toes and laughing out loud. Tickets are 30RMB and on sale now at the school cashier—don’t miss out on this unforgettable show!
Pickleball PD – Nov 30
I’ve invited 92 ACAMIS schools and 6 ISNAC schools to learn to play pickleball. with us.
Come sharpen your pickleball skills at our Pickleball Clinic! With up to 4 expert coaches on hand, you’ll get the training you need to elevate your game—whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player. It’s the perfect way to improve your technique, meet new people, and have fun!
We’re also excited to welcome potential sponsors who want to support this growing community and be part of the action. Grab a paddle, and let’s play!
Fill out the PD request form on: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6uQay-F6SkCIg5HQRu5GRuurzW2z2WZFji_PrgENL3JUMlRKWU1ZT0lFNTBXVkpIMzVZQkpBT09aQS4u
Deadline to register is Nov. 18th. We hope to reduce the cost from the original 250 Rmb to 200 Rmb.
Date: Saturday, November 30th – 9 am – 4.30 pm
Location: NIS
Bring your own paddle. Please wear shorts/pants with pockets.
Last chance!
There are a few hours left for you to join in the sneaky, mysterious fun game of Secret Gift Giver. Please sign up through the forms document before 11 am today (Wednesday). From noon onwards, you can stop by the Activities Office, (the AO) to draw the name of your secret recipient.
Sign up For Pickleball PD
We are organising a Pickleball Clinic for teachers and invited our friends from 93 ACAMIS schools and 6 ISNAC schools to learn how to play in the morning. We are going to hire 4 coaches from the Boom Pickleball Club. They will teach us how to play in English-Mandarin in the morning. After lunch,we will organise a “friendly tournament”. Please apply for PD in the usual way by completing the Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6uQay-F6SkCIg5HQRu5GRkjgeWOmEQZGvp4S6Q7OzCtUMlRKWU1ZT0lFNTBXVkpIMzVZQkpBT09aQSQlQCN0PWcu
Peer Coaching Program
As a part of being a PeerSphere Member, all NIS staff are able to join and be a part of the Peer Coaching Program.
The Peer Coaching programme connects you 1-1 with a partner and provides the support and tools you need to use the power of coaching to overcome challenges and succeed. Available in both English and Chinese!
Intake 2 ends on November 28, Thursday
Sign up link – HERE.
The Addams Family Tickets On Sale!
The moment has arrived…
Get ready for a spooky, kooky night of fun with The Addams Family musical! When Wednesday Addams falls in love with a “normal” boy, the family must host a dinner that turns into a hilarious night of secrets, surprises, and mayhem. Featuring catchy songs and lively dance numbers, this show will have you tapping your toes and laughing out loud. Tickets are on sale now at the school cashier—don’t miss out on this unforgettable show!
EHL Information Session Today
This is a reminder that EHL information session is today 11:30-12:30 at LGR 1.
Sandra will be the MOD on Nov. 16, 2024
Dear all,
Sandra will be the MOD on Nov. 16, 2024.
Best wishes,
Clara
Secret Gift Giver – Sign up Today!
Baba Krismasi 산타 할아버지Babbo Natale 聖誕老人Father Christmas 圣诞老人Gwiazdor ซานตาคลอส Jultomten නත්තල් සීයා Kanakaloka सांता क्लॉज़ Nikolaus Дедо Мраз Papá Noel Дед Мороз Père Noël Άγιος Βασίλειος ο Μέγας Santa Clós Sinterklaas Santa Claus
Once a year a NIS, we bring together the gift-givers from around the world to spread joy and magic, bringing everyone together with fun traditions and the spirit of giving. They remind us that the holidays are all about kindness, sharing, and creating festive moments full of wonder! Join our Secret Gift-Giver Game:
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