We ended this week with our IB Learner Profile ‘Communicators’ Assembly. Congratulations to the following students who were recognised for being true communicators. "They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others”. (ibo.org)
G9 Julie x 2 Jeslyn Nuntawat William Aron Panashe Oscar Mari Mingjie (Jay) John-Kunsan Juhoung (Aiden) G10 Zirui (Rita) Zhixiang (Tony) Jiale Jiajia Rebecca Thomas Xiao Kunwoo Sanghyun (Simon) Xinyan (Kelvin) Matt G11 Minchan ANP Sarahanne Ruby Elsye Brennan Fehmina Hao (Jackson) x 2 Nazel G12 Grace Daffa Jesslyn Marsha Yu-Lun (Alan) ISA reports Having now completed the ISA tests I can report that our Grade 9 students conducted themselves very well throughout the two days. We look forward to receiving the individual reports sometime in April when they will be uploaded onto ManageBac for parents and students to access. University Advising We say goodbye to Ms Mala Swaninathan next week and would like to wish her all the very best in her future endeavours. Ms Jo Kys will be taking over from Ms Mala Swaninathan as our University Advisor, having worked in this role in her previous school. We look forward to continuing to support all our graduates and high schoolers as they prepare for the next steps of their learning journey. If you have any questions about University Advising, please contact Ms Kys on [email protected] The ACSIS Basketball season has come to an end and our boys team came 4th in Division 2, just missing a chance for a medal. The girls team came 5th and both teams are keen to train hard to move up the rankings next season. Congratulations to coach Larkins and Millar and to all of our Basketball players on your great team work and perseverance. We look forward to seeing parents, guardians and students at the Three-way Conference on Monday or Wednesday next week and at our IB DP Music Concert at the Esplanade Library on Friday evening. We had an amazing Lion Dance on Tuesday for all of the students and staff. The Lion's performed magnificently and our Grade 12 students were given luck and prosperity for their upcoming IB final examinations.
This past week has been seen our MYP Grade 9 students engaged in the International Schools Assessment (ISA) tests. The ISA assessment will give us more insight into our literacy programmes and provide a valuable snapshot of data for reflection. The students conducted themselves well, and each session started with '3 breaths' of Mindfulness. We recognise that assessments can be an anxious time for students and hence, we use a mindfulness practise at the start and end of assessments to support students and help them to relax and be better prepared. This week during Wellness Wednesday we had guests from Now.Here join us to speak with our Grade 11 students about Self-Compassion and Mindfulness (please see the link here for the many mindful workshops available for our community). Our Grade 10 learnt all about the new IB DP Mathematics programme and Grade 12 continued on their journey learning life skills; sewing, basic cooking, personal finance and flat sharing at University. Grade 9 prepared for the ISA tests and were provided with tips on how to be mindful when in examinations to relieve stress. On Valentines Day the Acts of Kindness (ARK) ECA distributed Valentine messages and chocolates to many students and teachers. It is so wonderful to be part of such a loving and caring community. Well done to the ARK team for spreading ‘a little bit of love’. Three Way Conference The Three way Conference is a wonderful opportunity to meet your son/daughter/wards teachers and to gain a greater understanding of their learning and their focus for the coming months. The sign up forms have now been sent to parents and guardians for sign up for Monday 25th February and Wednesday 27th February. If you are unsure how to sign up for the Three Way Conference, please contact the HS office: [email protected] IB DP Music Evening @Esplanade Library On the 1st March at 6:30 pm the IB DP students from Grade 11 and 12 will be performing a range of pieces from their Performance Portfolio in a range of styles from Classical to Pop. We cordially invite the ISS community and friends to this wonderful evening event. We have had a very busy week in the High School with our Grade 10 Speed Careers Fair, teacher vs students basketball matches, our Grade 9 ISA examination trials, our IB Art Exhibition and the Student Council Formal.
IB Art Exhibition The school community was given a wonderful opportunity to hear from our Grade 12 IB Art students at the opening night of their exhibition on Tuesday 29th January. The art work on display was outstanding and each artist was able to articulate why they had produced the various pieces and the inspiration behind each one. A huge thanks goes to Ms Larue for her guidance as she helped each of our students reach their full potential over the past two years. Congratulations to Wei (Ben), Euijin (Rachel), Lucinda and Kaho. ISA On Thursday 14th and Friday 15th February we will have our ISA tests for Grade 9. To prepare for the test, students should have their computer charged the night before, get a good night of sleep, have a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school relaxed and on time. WIDA International News WIDA's International News for January features ISS as the Focus School. Mrs Edwards and Mr Taylor collaborated on an article about how we have found ways to integrate both the International Baccalaureate (IB) and WIDA framework to articulate and strengthen our bespoke curriculum and differentiated teaching approach for all levels of English learners. Here it is the link if you wish to read the whole article. Mindful Parenting Workshop We are pleased to work in collaboration with Now.Here for their upcoming Mindful Parenting Workshop on February 10th at our Paterson campus. Parenting by all standards is challenging. So often the demands of life affect our ability as parents to practice deep listening and compassion with our children. This can lead to a lot of frustration and confusion for both parent and child, which then impacts the quality of the parent/child relationship. Designed for parents, this 1-day workshop will teach some essential Mindfulness practices and provide tools and methods for navigating the complex challenges of parenting. At the same time, parents will learn how to better connect with other family members as well as build emotional resilience in their children. Now.Here. website: https://www.rightnow-righthere.com/ Eventbrite page for easy registration:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1-day-parenting-from-inside-out-core-skills-training-tickets-53526075934 |
Christopher Hayward: High School Principal
Fiona Edwards: High School Assistant Principal
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