Category: Staff

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

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.

• Haju                G12
• Jiyoon            G12
• Jiwon             G12
• Juyoung        G12
• Sangwoo       G12
• HyunJi         G11
• Seoha           G11
• Alvin             G11
• Sungjune    G10
• Junsu             G10
• Yeeun           G10
• Chaeeun        G10
• Hyeyoon        G10
• Ahjeong      G10
• Dohyeon        G10
• Han              G9
• Vanessa          G9
• Carlos        G9
• Guanmou         G9
• Jiwoo     G9

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:

• The Sustainable Futures Collective: Focuses on empowering students as global change-makers dedicated to environmental preservation.
• The Metaverse Arena: Explores how innovation, technology, and AI are redefining educational possibilities.
• The Future Pathways Incubator: Discusses preparing students for future careers and leadership roles beyond traditional campus settings.
• The Flourishing Hub: Centers on well-being, inclusion, and fostering a sense of belonging within educational environments.
  Wab Education

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.

• Haju                G12
• Jiyoon            G12
• Jiwon             G12
• Juyoung        G12
• Sangwoo       G12
• HyunJi         G11
• Seoha           G11
• Alvin             G11
• Sungjune    G10
• Junsu             G10
• Yeeun           G10
• Chaeeun        G10
• Hyeyoon        G10
• Ahjeong      G10
• Dohyeon        G10
• Han              G9
• Vanessa          G9
• Carlos        G9
• Guanmou         G9
• Jiwoo     G9

Dear all,

Shirley Liu will be the MOD on Jan 18, 2025.

Best wishes,

Clara

• Where did you have regular formative writing in English (or in the target language in language classes)?
• What strategies do you use to hold students accountable for using and practicing key vocabulary words?
• How did you create access to key information and skills for students at different language levels?
• Looking forward, what kinds of writing and reading will the students need to do in the upcoming units? Where can you build in additional formative practice or scaffold the language skills that will be needed?

• What successes stand out from the semester? Who made great growth or exceeded expectations? What lessons, strategies or feedback worked really well for you this semester?
• Who in your classes is not yet succeeding/ who hasn’t demonstrating a proficient level of skills/knowledge? Or, in the DP, who is performing below their CEM or has had a dip?
• Discuss strategies and craft timebound interventions for key students to respond to their needs. Who long will it run? How will it be delivered? From whom would you like support – LSS, ELL, Scott, Angela, Jade, me, etc. How will you know if they have learned or grown?
• During this reports process, we found work and assessments still missing at the end of the semester. Discuss strategies for holding kids accountable to submitting everything, including formatives. Consider what assessments can be done during class time to cut down on the need for chasing students.

Have a great day! Sara

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 Teachers,

Please refer to the email sent on Dec 11th about the Cycle 3 Student Activities Catalogue. Please feel free to reach out to Shanshan or me if you are unsure if you have met your 2-activity requirement.

A couple of IMPORTANT dates:

• Cycle 2 finishes on Jan 17th
• Cycle 3 Sign-up start on Jan 23rd
• Cycle 3 Activities begin on Feb 10th
• Cycle 3 Activities end Apr 11 th

The Catalogue for Cycle 3 will be published this coming Wednesday.

Dear All,

Please find the attached SLT meeting minutes of week 18 for your information.

SLT – Jan 8

Happy Friday.

Apologies still trying to get into the rhythm of posting the minutes. Here they are! Thanks Weiwei.

Week 18-Jan. 6