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Contact InformationNanjing International School, Xue Heng Lu 8, Xian Lin College and University Town, Qi Xia District, Nanjing, P.R. China, 210023www.nischina.org Tel: +86 25 8589 9111 Email: [email protected]
NIS
Bul
letin
No.554
04/03/2016
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
ContentFrom Mr. Bratton 01~02 G8 Social Sustainability 02 School Parking Notice 02 Think Speak Act 03~04 SCISAC Grils Volleyball 05 SSL Championship Meet 06~07 After School Activities 08~09 International Women’s Day 2016 10 International Day 2016 11 Earth Hour at NIS 12 ACAMIS Cultural Convention 13 PTA Notice 14 PTA Meeting Minutes 14 Link for Lunch Menu, Swimming Pool & Community Activities 15 NIS Meat Free Day 16
Everyday Excellence
우리 학교가 강조하는 실천 목표 중 하나는 “inspiring personal excellence(개인의 탁월성을 고무시킨다).” 저희는 종종 학생들이 그들이 열정적으로 몰두하는 분야에서, 남다르게 탁월성을 보이는 것을 확인합니다. 올해 처음 개최한 “Think, Speak, Act” 포럼 행사라든지, 오늘밤의 PYP학생들의 공연, 지난 주말의 수영 대회와 SCISAC 배구 토너먼트 행사 등은, 그야말로 학생들의 잠재력을 키우고 확장해 볼 수 있는 잊지 못할 기회들입니다.
가장 중요한 점은, 이런 역량 발휘가 교실에서도 이루어진다는 것입니다. 저희가 좀더 심도있게 학생들의 목소리와 선택에 집중할수록, 저희는 학생들이 공연장에서, 수영장에서, 또는 운동장에서 그들의 에너지와 신명과 열정을 나타냄을 매일 관찰하고 있습니다. 학생들이 재미있고 매력적으로 느끼는 것들로 교육환경을 만들때, 그들은 가장 높은 수준의 성취도를 나타내게 된다는 사실은, 더 이상 놀라운 것이 아닙니다. 우리가 추구하고 있는 “personal excellence(개인의 탁월성)”을 위해, 이런 학습에의 열정은 매우 기본적인 요소입니다.
G2-5 Production Pirates of the Curry Bean
Upcoming Events:The Upcoming Week is W25
Monday 7th MarchMYP PPP Exhibition Evening Tuesday 8th MarchInternational Women’s Day MYP PPP Exhibition Morning Wednesday 9th MarchISTA Middle School Thursday 10th MarchISTA Middle School Friday 11th MarchACAMIS G9-10 Math Olympiad ASA Cycle 2 Ends ISTA Middle School CISSA Badminton @ Shanghai Saturday 12th MarchISTA Middle School PTA International Day CISSA Badminton @ Shanghai
Over the course of the past five weeks, the grade 8 students of NIS have been working tirelessly on the creation of their Social Sustainability Entrepreneurship ideas. Groups of three or four students worked together to create a product that would relate to one of six global contexts. Finally, last Wednesday, parents and the school were able to view the culmination of weeks of hard work and sweat. The business acumen and critical thinking skills of all groups were on display. It was good to see a wide range of interesting and unique [email protected]
Car Park CLOSUREThe Car Park area will be closed on Saturday, March
12th, 2016 due to the PTA International Day.
이런 요소는 교육자로서 학생들을 고무시키는 저희의 목표이기도 합니다만, 또한 다른 의미도 갖습니다. 바로 우리 학교를 일하고, 학습하고, 성장하는 매우 특별한 장소를 만드는 동기이기도 하답니다!
멋진 3월이 되시기를!
Kasson Bratton [email protected]
Grade 8 Social Sustainability Entrepreneurship Unit Exhibition
!!The strong tradition of NIS involvement Model United Nations and Speech and Debate was reinforced over the weekend (February 27th and 28th), when our school played host to the ACAMIS “Think, Speak, Act” festival. We welcomed over 300 students from all ACAMIS regions, including Mongolia and Taiwan, to participate in events over weekend, which included competitions, panels and Sunday
workshops.
Most of the Model United Nations panels passed their
resolutions, with all delegates having the opportunity to speak and convey the perspectives of the various countries they represented. The competition in Speech and Debate was fierce, though NIS stood strong and were proud to place first and second in
the following events:
High School Division (10 - 12) •!Suraj - Impromptu Speaking Champion (for the
third year running) •!Suraj and Kevin - Debate Runners Up Middle School Division (6 - 9) •!Emily - Oral Interpretation Champion •!Amy and Ahjna - Debate Runners Up
A definite highlight of the weekend was the formal dinner held on Saturday night in the PAC, where all delegates and participants had the chance to mingle, and form new friendships or maintain bonds already created in past events.
This festival was organised primarily by Grade 11 student Derron and his able team, Mu-Chian (Morris), Suhun, Nahyun and Jungyoon, with the support of Mr. Bob Cofer (Director of MUN) and Ms. Katie Ham (Director of Speech and Debate). Bob Cofer [email protected]
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NIS Lions Athletics - Twitter: @NISLions
Danny Clarke (Athletics Director) [email protected] extension:3058 Vicki Hong (Athletics Secretary) [email protected] extension 1036
SCISAC GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
The team travelled to Xiamen on Thursday the 25th of February for our first SCISAC Volleyball Tournament. This highly entertaining team was; Serena the Captain (who continued our tradition of winning very few coin tosses), Hibah, Felicity, Gloria, Daphne, Lena, Ines, Maria, Samin and Sally.
The girls had a challenging start playing the team that went on to be undefeated for the entire tournament. They finished in 3rd place overall after a tough, close battle with YCIS. The highlight of the tournament was the 2nd set against TIS where the girls displayed the most heart, soul and gritted determination I have ever seen to recover from a 16-24 deficit (it was 9-21 at one stage), which is almost unheard of in volleyball, to win the set 26-24. Serena served 10 points in a row with support from a disciplined Lions team. An outstanding effort by all and one that they will surely remember! Thanks to Ms Lucia for all her help and support and thanks to the girls for a great season! Coach Weatherly
FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2016
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SSL CHAMPIONSHIP MEET 27 & 28 FEBRUARY, 2016
This year’s championships attracted over 900 students from 17 different international schools and clubs across the Shanghai region. Many of our Sea Lion swimming squad met the required qualifying times in different events. The final availability and attendance for this event was 34 athletes.
Our 11 and over swimmers were in action during day one. What a period of competition it proved to be too. By 11:30pm 31 events had been swum resulting in 24 personal best performances being set. Two of these performances also broke impressive school records. At the day’s end, our exhausted but elated athletes had set 53 personal bests within 92 events.
During day two all members of our 10 years and under team were determined to follow the lead of their older peers. Despite obvious nerves and moments of uncertainty the team finished the day with 27 personal best performances set during 42 different events. Once again, two new school records were set.
Our sincere congratulations should be given to all participating athletes. What a team we are developing here at NIS once again!
Mark Shipley [email protected]
FEBRUARY 27 & 28, 2016
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The swimmers listed below deserve special mention, either setting new school records or winning top 3 placement medals within their event. In addition, 23 NIS swimmers were placed in the final top 8 as individual point winning athletes in their respective age group.
In closure I must highlight the continuing efforts of the swim teaching & coaching team here at NIS. Thank you Martin, Grace, Tony, Alex, Damon, Shawn & Mary, and our chaperones for the weekend, Nick & Anna.
Next event, ACAMIS on March 17-19. Stay tuned!
200m Freestyle
2nd Sofia SA
Mark Shipley [email protected]
NEW SCHOOL RECORDS
Ages 8 & Under
Ages 15 & Over
GIRLS EVENTS BOYS
25 Back Bravo 22.40
25 Free Bravo 19.21
GIRLS EVENTS BOYS
100 Fly Alex 1:04.93
Kalila 1:18.54 100 Back
Friday March 4th to Sunday March 13th
Small Pool closed for maintenance
No swimming for PYP early years in week 25
Friday 13th March will be the LAST DAY
of Cycle 2 ASAs
After-School Activities
Week 27: Monday 21st March ASA Cycle 3
Sign up starts
Wire handmade artwork
Face mask Painting
Knitting artwork
Knitting artwork
Fan Painting
ASA Cycle 3 Sign up ASA Dates for Cycle 3
Week 27: Monday 21st March ASA Sign up starts
ASA Sign up time in Week 27 Monday 21st March 1.00pm: K2-G12 students can sign up for one ASA
Tuesday 22nd March 1.00pm: G3-12 students can sign up for a second ASA Wednesday 23rd March 1.00pm: G6-12 students can sign up for a third ASA
ASA Limits PreK-K1 : No ASAs
K2-G2 : Can sign up for 1 ASA G3-5 : Can sign up for a maximum of 2 ASAs G6-12 : Can sign up for a maximum of 3 ASAs
ASA Cycle 3 Sign up opening time ASA Cycle 3 sign up will open at 1:00pm from Monday 21st March to Wednesday 23rd
March. Please sign up on your Veracross parent or student portal
After-School Activities Monday 28th March 2016 ASA
Cycle 3 begins
(NO ASAs on school conference days, No MYP/DP ASAs during exams)
K2-G2 students will be accompanied to ASAs by staff members
After an ASA, an authorised person must collect K2 - G2 students from the ASA venue
Friday 10th June 2016 ASA Cycle 3 finishes
Robin Hutchison, Activities [email protected]
NIS Celebrates International Women’s Day
Tuesday March 8, 2016
When: Tuesday March 8, 2016 Where: NIS Cafeteria (near the Library) Time: 7-8am breakfast
Event highlights
‣Coffee/tea and light breakfast ‣Guest speaker from the NIS community to share her story of
empowering young women in the local community ‣Q & A and discussion of women’s issues ‣a chance to meet other women and mingle with our fantastic MYP/
DP students!
Attention PYP Mothers: The library will provide supervision for any PYP students whose mothers would like to attend the event. Drop off your child from 7am.
Hope to see you there!
Michelle Rinker [email protected]
MUSIC! FOOD! DANCE! GAMES!
A celebration of cultures from around the world
Saturday, March 12 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Nanjing International School Xue Heng Lu 8, Xianlin College and University Town (near the Xuezelu Metro stop)
International Day 2016
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! Earth&Hour&!
When?&!March!19!from!6:00pm09:00pm.!
Lights!out!at!8:00pm.!!&
Live&Music&&
Further!Information:!https://www.earthhour.org/about0us!Contact:[email protected]!
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Bring6your6own&&Nude&Food&Picnic&
(No!packaging!and!no!alcohol)!or&
Buy&Vegetarian&Snacks!!
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Arts&and&Crafts&&Performances&
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Displays&&&
Trashion&Show&& And&much&more!&
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Bring!a!flashlight,!torch!or!lantern!for!when!it!goes!dark!!!
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International Day is now just around the corner on Saturday 12th March. If you have any questions don't hesitate to email PTA or contact Ken : [email protected]
-Our next PTA Meeting will be Thursday 24th March at 8:15am in the Centre Cafe. Everyone is welcome to join us for our monthly meetings, and we look forward to seeing you there.
-The PTA Shop is open every Tuesday from 2-3pm. We are looking for extra volunteers for the shop and all our other events. If you would like to help please contact PTA.
Korean parents, please contact Mrs Kim [email protected] for more information or offers of help.
Thank you for your support. Brandy Rewekant PTA Chairman [email protected]
International Day is now just around the corner on Saturday 12th March. If you have any questions don't hesitate to email PTA or contact Ken : [email protected]
-Our next PTA Meeting will be 24th March at 8:15am in the Centre Cafe. Everyone is welcome to join us for our monthly meetings, and we look forward to seeing you there!
-The PTA Shop is open every Tuesday from 2-3pm. We are looking for extra volunteers for the shop and our other events. If you would like to help please contact PTA.
Korean parents, please contact Mrs Kim [email protected] for more information or offers of help.
Thank you for your support. Brandy Rewekant PTA Chairman [email protected]
PTA Meeting Minutes Wed. Feb. 24th 2016
Welcome by Brandy Rewekant
Arek Owczarek: International Day - Please contact Ken Ellingwood if any questions. ID-cards need to be visible when at school. School Parking is limited therefor please only use parking if you have errands at school.
Arden Tyoschin: Brief information about the Compass Visit during INSET Week, more in the Weekly Bulletin.
Brandy Rewekant: Warm welcome to all new families who have joined NIS after the Holiday. Upcoming events: International Day March 12th up and running, lower participation this year. Spring Fun Day April 30th still needs organizing, please see Brandy: [email protected] if you would like to help organize. Due to PYP Production Friday March 4th, the PYP/MYP event has been postponed, PTA is looking at another date, more to come. PTA Shop: Open on Tuesdays 14.00-15.00 Volunteers still need -please contact Nadine Cadden if interested. Teacher Appreciation Day March 29th at Morning Break, please donate some homemade goods or snacks , duties usually covered on day by the PTA. Contact the Joanna Andrew if you would be able to help out.
Next PTA Meeting is March 24th 8.15 POTLUCK bring a dish to share
Minute: Stine Giversen
Lunch Menu http://www.nischina.org/page.cfm?p=571
Community Events http://www.nischina.org/page.cfm?p=534
Swimming Pool Calendar http://www.nischina.org/page.cfm?p=585
Save our planet !
Tuesday, March 8
Nanjing International Schoolwill be Meat Free Day !!!
Did You Know?Livestock are responsible for 18% of the
greenhouse gases that cause global warming. More than , , and
all other forms of transport put together! [email protected]