The inter house spelling competition will be held today (Thursday 15th) at the beginning of lunch in room D219 (Mr Battye’s Business/Humanities room). All competitors need to be there as soon as possible for a prompt start. If you would like to compete see your house leaders/captains, there maybe one or 2 spots open if you are lucky.
PYP House Competition for grades 2 to 5
Are you ready to flex your muscles and support your house teams?
Wutaishan will be hosting a Tug-of-War competition on Friday, January 23rd from 1:25 to 1:55, weather permitting we will be on the pitch. If it rains we have booked the green gym.
We need 2 – 3 boys and 2- 3 girls from each grade level to create a maximum number of 12 team members to participate. Grades 2 – 3 will be grouped together and grades 4 – 5 will also be grouped together.
Come on out with great spirit and strength to support your teams.
Talent Show Auditions
If you would like to reveal your talents, come to the talent show auditions!
The auditions are held on this Thursday (14th) and Friday (15th), during the first half of lunch time.
If you are performing a music based talent, go to the Ms.Keus’ music room on the second floor. If your performance is drama/dance/other related, please come to the PAC theatre.
Come an show off your hidden talents! We’ll be happy to see you Thursday or Friday.
Any questions, please see Ms. Hansen. Please note: the talent show auditions are for MYP and DP students only. PYP students, you are welcome to come along and enjoy the show along with the rest of the audience on Tuesday, February 10th.
Spirit Day Friday – Pajama Day
Help Wanted for Selling Food – Sat – C&S Opportunity
Help is wanted on Saturday at the Swim Meet for selling cupcakes, bacon and egg sandwiches and drinks – from 8am to 3pm. The money raised goes to the four charities that NIS supports. If you would like to help please email me. Thanks
No Car Parking this Saturday on Jan. 17th
Dear All
There will be no Car Parking due to the NIS Invitational Swim Meet this Saturday , Jan 17th.
Facility Team
Talent Show Auditions
SET minutes – Jan 7
Dear All,
Please see the attached minutes from Jan 7.
The Talent show is coming!
Just a reminder that the 2015 Talent Show auditions will be this Thursday (15th) and Friday (16th) at lunch. If you think you’ve got talent, then come on over and show us! Music and Singing will be in the Music Room and dance, theater, or other performances will be in the Black Box. We’re excited to see you there! More information about sign ups to follow.
PM2.5 Readings in Week19
Hi Dears, please see attached PM2.5 data updates from Facility Team.
ACAMIS Basketball Thu 28 Jan – Sun 1 Feb
The attached list of students will be attending the ACAMIS basketball tournament in Beijing. They will be absent from school on Thu 28 and Fri 29 January. Thanks for your cooperation and flexibility.
Grade 12 BMS Trip – Thu 5th Feb
The attached list of students will be attending a field trip to Hua Dong Teksid Foundry as part of their Diploma Business curriculum. They will leave at 8.15am and return at 3pm on Thu 5th Feb. Thanks for your understanding and flexibility.
Coming soon…
Grade 10 will be open for business!
Grade 10 Humanities students will open their businesses next week on Monday to Thursday in the foyer outside the library. This year’s theme is HEALTH. They will be selling a variety of healthy foods but there will also be some non-food businesses such as hats, posters, aroma therapy bracelets and nail and massage treatments.
Make a note of the date and watch out for the promotions coming out this week.
SLT meeting minutes
Dear all,
pls find the SLT meeting minutes of Dec 9 and Jan 6.
Have a nice day!
Lucy
Two Mandarin Positions Available 2015/2016
Vacancy for Aug 2015: Mandarin Teacher
NIS is seeking 2 qualified teachers to teach Mandarin. The successful applicant should believe in inclusive learning and feel confident working with a wide range of ages and language proficiency levels. This teacher must be able to teach within real-life contexts and needs to be creative in using a wide range of teaching and learning resources. He or she should be committed to collaboration with colleagues. Experience teaching Chinese literature to native/near-native students could be an asset.
Requirements:
- University degree and above, majored in Education or related
- Teaching Certificate
- Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC): Level 2 Grade A
- Good English proficiency both verbal and written, CET6 and above
- Related working experience a plus
Application Deadline: 26 January 2015
If interested, please send an application letter and CV to recruitment@staff.nanjing-school.com.