Todays Tech tip is a super handy tool for students to use when they are writing their research essays.  Microsoft Word has a built-in tool to assist with finding sources and reference material to support the content of their essays called “Researcher”.

Open or create and document in Word, then click the References Tab then click Researcher.

This will open a pane to the right of the document you are working on. You can then type the topic you want to find supporting references for.   This will search the internet for journals and websites that have related content.

You can then read the content of these articles right there in the pane beside word without needing to open a web browser.  Once you find a good supporting website or journal, there is even a link at the bottom of the source that enables you to automatically add that source as a citation.

For a short video that shows you more about how to use this tool you can check out the following video from Microsoft. https://youtu.be/3BWEyN3G56c

That’s it for today’s Tech Tip.  See you again next Tuesday.

Tech Coach Ken

What: NSSA Lunch Meeting

When: Thursday, Lunch 2

Where: D240

Why: Come join our inclusive space where students can participate in conversations and art activities.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

On Wednesday 10th May  students AND staff will participate in Athletics day with the aim for Grade 6-10 showcasing their learning and progress throughout their unit.

Schedule – Athletics Day Schedule Secondary 2023

This day is a collaborative one with students enjoying support to strive for their own personal excellence.

Some things to remember:

Please bring water-bottles and healthy snacks (some will be provided) for the day ahead (no scheduled break-time)

Please wear your house shirts, sports shoes/clothing and bring hats/sun cream as well (weather is expected to be warm)

Eating lunch for Secondary will be from 12:30 followed by your normal blocks 4 and 5

The lists for the events will be posted onto bulletin boards and emailed to you.

Technology – Please make good choices about what tech you bring to school and how you use it!

First event is the 6x200m relay – If you ARE running please come to the start/finish line AFTER checking with with your Block 1 teacher for attendance by 08:05

6x200m Relay teams

Wutaishan – Jiwon, Xavier, Jen, Gabin (G10) Insun, Mia W (G9) Mete, Jessica (G8) William, Ziza (G7) Daniel, Carol (G6)

Taiping – David, Jinseok, Cindy, Linda (G10) Juheon, Anna (G9) Luca, Agatha (G8) Carlos, Maia  (G7) Chanhee, Amy (G6)

Xuanwu – Leo, Michael Q, Carolina, Clara (G10) Alvin, Mia R (G9) Oliver H, Malin (G8) Eunchong, Sarah (G7) Vincent, Harin (G6)

IF a change is needed PLEASE ensure you have a replacement ready to participate

For the 4x100m relay you will need 2 boys and 2 girls per grade/team

(2 ladies and 2 men per team)

Each house can enter as many teams as they like.

‘there is more in you, than you think’ Kurt Hahn

A wrap-up session will take place today from 8:00am in the Main LGR (in the main building across from the Diploma Lounge) for secondary students in need of some time to complete MAP tests.

If you are one of these students, you have received an email from Mr. Bratton.  Your teachers are also aware.

Many thanks and see you there!

Congratulations to Eason Zhao in G8 and Aila Adams in G7

for their success in the recent 1st Annual ACAMIS Digital Art Competition.

Aila came 1st in their age group and the landscape category for her work ‘Night Pond’

Eason came first in their age group for the portrait category for ‘Myself’; the landscape category for ‘L.A.’; and TIED 1ST PLACE WITH HIMSELF (!!!!) in the Anime category for ‘The Other Me in Another World’ and ‘Sea Beyond Sky’

Congratulations to these two artists and for all the NIS students who put themselves out there in this China-wide competition.

To see the complete list of selected works go to the ACAMIS website

The grade 3-5 students who took part in the Sewing For Pfrang after school activity will be selling the beautiful bags they made. The sale will take place in front of the library on Thursday 4th May during break and lunch two (1:00-1:25pm). Please come along and purchase a reusable bag to support Pfrang and recognise the achievements of these students.

A wrap-up session will take place tomorrow (Thursday) from 8:00am in the Main LGR (in the main building across from the Diploma Lounge) for secondary students in need of some time to complete MAP tests.

If you are one of these students, you have received an email this morning from Mr. Bratton.  Your teachers are also aware.

Many thanks and see you there!