If there is enough interest, we will organise a Ski Trip to Japan, next Lunar New Year Holiday. Scan the QR code outside the Activities Office.
Speak Up review survey – Secondary Students
Dear Secondary Advisors,
Please ask your advisory students to complete this anonymous survey to review the Speak Up program, once you have finished the learning experiences.
https://forms.office.com/r/c3FN60TZHt
There is a specific Grade 9 section that other grades do not need to complete.
Thank you and have a nice week!
Performers in Talent Show-Important meeting
All performers for next weeks Talent Show please come to an IMPORTANT meeting at breaktime 10 40 in the Black Box -PLEASE don’t forget
Thanks!
Ms Philip
New York Times subscriptions
All students and teachers at NIS have access to the New York Times, which has great articles for research and learning. You MUST use your school email when logging in. Let me know if you have any questions!
Congrats! As a student or faculty member at NIS, you have access to
The New York Times. Get started by following these easy steps:
1. Visit nytimes.com/passes to activate your New York Times digital pass.
2. On nytimes.com/passes, click on “Create Account” and create a free account using your school email address. If you already have registered a free NYTimes.com account associated with your school email address, log in with those credentials.
3. Validate your email address. Check your email inbox for a confirmation message from The NewYork Times. Click on the link in your confirmation message to validate your email address and claim your New York Times Academic Pass. This will bring you back to the academic pass page, where you will select whether you are a student or faculty member and select your graduation year if relevant.
Note: If the confirmation email doesn’t arrive, check your spam folder. If it isn’t there, send an email to schools@nytimes.com from your school email address to request confirmation.
4. Success! You have successfully claimed a Digital Pass when you see the “Start Your Access” screen.
5. Explore NYTimes.com and The New York Times News App from any location, on or off campus, by simply logging into your NYTimes.com account directly on NYTimes.com! We strongly suggest you download the New York Times mobile app at nytimes.com/mobile. NYT Cooking and NYT Games are not included in your digital access.
To claim a new Pass after expiration, simply visit nytimes.com/passes and log in with your NYTimes.com account associated with your school email address.
Panda voting – repeat post from Wednesday
Teachers and students, it’s time for the first round of Panda picture book voting! There are only 7 questions. Each person should complete the survey one time. Survey closes at 15:00 on Friday, March 22. I will update the Panda bracket in the hallway at 15:05! Please email me with any questions.
Teachers, you can copy the link and/or QR code to share with your classes as needed.
(https://forms.office.com/r/RPvU49W00f)
Last few days of the DP Art Exhibition — Don’t miss it!
The DP Art Exhibition is still on display this week till Friday noon – if you haven’t had the chance to see the amazing artworks on display created by G12s Romana, Alvina, and Amber (and G11s Ella, Jen, Gabin) @ the Centre Cafe, 2F, please make haste!
The QR code has now been fixed (no email login necessary), kindly leave an encouraging comment for our talented artists! (the QR code is also posted everywhere in the exhibition).
Panda voting link & QR code – Round 1
Teachers and students, it’s time for the first round of Panda picture book voting! There are only 7 questions. Each person should complete the survey one time. Survey closes at 15:00 on Friday, March 22. I will update the Panda bracket in the hallway at 15:05! Please email me with any questions.
Teachers, you can copy the link and/or QR code to share with your classes as needed. You can begin voting Wednesday if that works better for you.
(https://forms.office.com/r/RPvU49W00f)
NIS DP Visual Arts Exhibition Continues until this Friday, Mar. 22!
A huge THANK YOU to all those who made the time to come out and support our senior art students at the DP Visual Arts Exhibition this past Friday night. The exhibition was a huge success and we are forever grateful to have a community that believes in the value of Art education. Our students have worked so hard for the past two years so your presence meant a lot to us.
Please kindly remember to leave a positive comment for our talented artists in our Guest Book by scanning the QR code below (this is also posted everywhere in the exhibition for those of you who are planning to visit this week).
The exhibition continues this week during school hours until Friday, Mar. 22. @ the Centre Cafe, 2F.
GOA Course Interest Form (G8 & G9)
Morning G8 & G9!
Today during Advisory you will be asked to complete a GOA Course Interest Form. This form is only an expression of interest in taking GOA Courses. There is no obligation to register for any courses selected on this form. We are simply collecting data to identify how many of you are interested in taking GOA Courses and which GOA Courses you are interested in taking.
A list of GOA Courses with descriptions can be found HERE.
Are You Interested In Studying Physics and Chemistry in College? < Physics & Chemistry Taster Course Webinar>
Do you enjoy physics and chemistry?
Do you admire our fantastic physics and chemistry teachers, Mr. Baksh and Mr. Roy?
Are you interested in studying physics and chemistry at university?
If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions,
join the webinar hosted by the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a conversation with two leading researchers at Queen Mary who teach undergraduate physics.
Scan the qr code in the poster or sign up here: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/taster-courses/physicists-whiteboard
See you at the G12 Visual Arts Exhibition!
Grade 11 Family Meeting with University and Career Counselor
Grade 11 students and parents,
I invite you to attend the Grade 11 One-on-One Family Meeting with our University and Career Counselor (UCC) starting from March 25th. This meeting provides personalized guidance on post-secondary education paths. Please see your email for further details. Please note that each family can book one meeting only.
Book your family meeting here: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FamilyMeeting@nanjingschool.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/s/-DH1ktBOZ0ittohSkT35Ag2 (Closed by March 20)
See you there!
Dance for Grades 6-9
Good morning students!
If you are in Grades 6-9, don’t forget that you have a special event this week put on by the PTA. Come to the dance after school!
Save the date! DP Art Exhibition Opening Night – Friday, March 15th (6-8PM)
ISTA THEATRE FESTIVAL -grade 6-8
Any student from grade 6-8 who loves drama and wants to be involved in the ISTA Theatre Festival -come and see me(Ms Philip) to find out more – there are limited places so be quick! It will be an amazing event -Thanks
Theatre Festival -Grade 6-8
Any student from grade 6-8 who loves drama and wants to be involved in the ISTA Theatre Festival -come and see me(Ms Philip) to find out more – there are limited places so be quick! It will be an amazing event -Thanks