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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

No.490

02/05/2014

Spring Fun Day

Contact InformationNanjing International School, Xue Heng Lu 8, Xian Lin College and University Town, Qi Xia District, Nanjing, P.R. China, 210023www.nanjing-school.comTel: +86 25 8589 9111 Email: [email protected]

Content

Parent Survey 01~02Board Election Candidates!! ! 03~05Notice about Eurest Payments etc 06 PYP Playground(Curtyard) Closure! ! 06Information for Leaving Families ! ! ! 07College Talk! ! ! ! ! ! ! 08Grade 5 Exhibition! ! ! ! ! 09News from the NIS Library 10 ACAMIS Math. Olympiad 11Pool Closures ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 11ACAMIS Football 12~13Charity Tournament at SSIS 14~15Accidental Death of An Anarchist! ! 16 Athletics Days 2014! ! ! ! ! 17Music Evening 188th NIS Kids Triathlon 19Pre-Triathlon Bicycle Workshop 198th NIS Kids Triathlon 20~21Community Activities ! ! ! ! 22~24Weekly Menu!! ! ! ! ! ! ! 25Ski Japan 2015! ! ! ! ! ! 26Spring Fun Day! ! ! ! ! ! 27Quiz Night ! ! ! ! ! ! 28Hopeful Hearts 29The Nanjing World Cup 30Pfrang Gala 31~32

Parent Survey

The annual Parent Survey will be sent out on Wednesday, May 7 and will be open until May 19. The survey has two language options, English or Korean. In previous years we have had requests from non-English speakers for assistance from someone who speaks their mother tongue. If you contact the admissions office we can help find a parent or staff member to assist you with translation while you respond to the survey. We want feedback from as broad a representation of our parents as possible. The survey is designed with user ease in mind so should not take more than 10 minutes. We are proud of the incredibly supportive parents at NIS and freely publish the results on our webpage.

Have a Meaningful May,

Laurie McLellan<[email protected]>Board Election

Don't forget that the NIS Board Election will take place, online, from May 5th until May 16th. We are including candidate information again in this week’s bulletin. We also are providing information to help you navigate the

ACAMIS Soccer Girls Champions 2014

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online ballot. We have done a lot of tests and are confident that the system, called Electionbuddy, will work well, though in testing, at least one person discovered the email in the Junk folder. Every member of the community should receive an invitation to vote. If you do not receive your emailed invitation by May 6th, please check your Junk, Trash and Spam folders. We also notice that there are a few parents who share an email address or who have left the email address blank in the Veracross system, meaning that some people (about 5% of the 904 parents eligible to vote) would not receive the email invitation to vote. For these two categories, we can provide a printed ballot that is the same as the online ballot, with a verification system to ensure a clean vote. Those in need of a paper ballot should contact [email protected]. She is secretary to the Director and to the Board and will administer the vote.

Thanks for helping us keep our commitment to being an eco-friendly campus with this shift to online voting.

Monique Taylor, Chair of Governance Committee

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ANDREW BALL

I work at Ford, Nanjing. I have spent 3 years in Nanjing, and will be here for another 4 years.

We have spent over 13 years as Ex-Pat's, in Germany and in Nanjing. My children have been educated entirely within the International School system. My son graduated last year from NIS and my daughter is in G9. I have seen IB schooling through all the grades and program phases.

Through the IB system my children have been given the skills and enquiring mind to thrive in the world of today. To now I have been a user/observer. I volunteer to help at School & Charity Events, but I'd like to be even more Value-Add.

In Nanjing, I am on the Ford Governance Committee. I Sponsor our 'Better World’ Charity activities. In my role of Chief Program Engineer I manage Business and Product Development. The role requires broad skills and responsibilities, including Business Plans - Revenue, Cost, Budgets, etc.. Product Planning and Development. Program Management. Product and process quality.

I would not class myself as an expert in any of these fields. I know where to look and what questions to ask. I let the experts get on with what they do best, while I give direction and eliminate roadblocks. The School Board should provide the Governance, Budget and Strategy to facilitate the same – facilitating educational excellence and enhancing the community. This is what I get paid to do at work. This is what I can offer the School and Community.

BRENDA L. BERGERON

I am Brenda L. Bergeron. For the past ten years I have made my home in China. From 2004-2006 I lived in Huangshi, Hubei where I worked as an English teacher in the Huaxin Cement Factory. In 2007 I moved to Nanjing and opened Nanjing Consulting Company. This provided me many opportunities to meet families and college students who wanted to either move to China or spend extended periods of time living in China. After living in China for many years I found myself developing many relationships with nationals. I discovered many social needs that I felt I could help address by opening Iced Bakery. It is my desire to provide excellent products and services and to make a lasting, positive impact on the community in which we operate. I am passionate about providing training and education in the field of food services to underserved women and at risk youth, providing them with tools and resources for a successful and fulfilling career.

Board Election Candidates

This year we will have an election for the Board. There are six candidates for three openings. The candidates are Andrew Ball, Brenda Bergeron, Wu Hao, Louise Liu, Mirella Savegnago and Suresh Shyamasundar. Each candidate has written a brief bio statement to introduce themselves.

As part of our Green School commitment we are piloting an online voting system. The election will take place from May 5th until May 16th. If we encounter any glitches with the online system we do have a paper ballot back up plan. All parents have one vote and can vote for up to three candidates.

Regards,

Monique Taylor, Chair of Governance Committee, [email protected]

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LOUISE LIU

My son Derek Yu was enrolled last year in McGill University, Canada after spending 9 years at NIS. My younger son Derron Yu is now in Grade 9, this is his tenth year at NIS. Having lived in Nanjing for ten years and having watched two boys grow up in NIS, I recognize that NIS has become a special place of importance to my family and to me.

I am Chinese Canadian, currently working as a Director for Global Technical Support at Trend Micro, a software development company. Prior to this, I worked for eight years in a non-profit organization in Canada. My academic background includes a Bachelor Degree from China, two Master Degrees from Canada, one in Chemistry and one in Management Science. This combined with my over 25 years working experience in multiple companies has given me a unique perspective I will bring to NIS Board. Over the last few months, I have been lucky enough to be coopted to the board, sitting in on the Finance Committee and I realize that this is a great opportunity as a board member to better serve the school community focusing on its mission and strategy in order to ensure our children have the highest quality of education and best learning environment, whilst tackling fiscal challenges and representing diverse interests.

I would like to thank you all in advance for your vote and I will strive to serve the NIS community better.

WU HAO

Nationality: Chinese

Nanjing since: 2012

Employment: BASF-YPC Company Limited

Children at NIS: in Grade 6

It would be an honor and a humbling one to serve on the NIS Board. I am employed by BASF China and delegated to Nanjing, where our joint venture with Sinopec is located. I graduated from Shanghai Chemical Institute and have a MBA degree from Tongji University. I have 20 years experiences in chemical industry and have worked on management positions for BASF in Germany and Hongkong before coming to Nanjing. I am very much interested on joining the NIS board and commit myself to be an effective member. Specifically, I would complement NIS board with more, deeper local insight and oriental perspectives. I look forward to your support and thank you for any trust put on me.

Since moving to Nanjing, I have become part of the community here with both the Nationals and Expats. Through relationships with families in the community I became aware of NIS and developed a relationship with both families and faculty. Over the past two years I have worked with the PTA on many projects as well as provided services to the school through Iced Baking.

I feel that my experience and background in accounting, business, and the education of underserved women and at risk youth would greatly benefit the NIS School Board. Because I have a passion for China and a passion for youth, my desire is to see the families that live in Nanjing connect and develop a community that thrives rather than survives. I would love to see the Expat Community engage with the Chinese Community and, in doing so, assist in the education and development of their children.

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MIRELLA SAVEGNAGO

I was in the Board of NIS for the past 2 years and the reason I am standing again for another term is continuity and competence. In fact one of the special challenges that international school boards face is high turnover which makes it difficult to maintain the focus. Another challenge is to recognize and value the cultural diversity present in the school. Honoring these differences, while upholding the school's vision and mission, requires sensitivity and knowledge of the processes and procedures. That needs time to be acquired. My next term should be the one where I can give most.

I am passionate about communication, about getting in touch with people from all countries, about excellent education and a fulfilled life for our kids.

I moved to China from my home town Milano in 2011 and I plan to stay in Nanjing longer. My older son is studying in Milano. My daughter Arianna is a student at NIS in grade 11th and an avid volleyball player. My husband of 28 years, Francesco, works in Nanjing for SAES, a fully owned Italian company.

I worked 17 years in multinationals in marketing and management and 11 years for a Charity fostering HIV positive children. My education includes a master degree in education and psychology, a master in marketing and a 3 years master in counseling.

Since 2012, I work in Nanjing for the European Chamber of Commerce. This experience provides me further and broader insights about the challenges of the expatriate community in Nanjing.

Upcoming Events:The Upcoming Week Is W32

Monday,5th MayDP Exams BeginMYP Student Council trip

Tuesday,6th MayPYP Athletics

Wednesday,7th MayMYP Athletics

Thursday,8th MayPYP/MYP Music Rehearsal

Friday,9th MayGr11 Art Trip @ ShanghaiPYP Early Years Field DayPYP/MYP Music PerformanceCISSA Jr Basketball

Saturday,10th MayCISSA Jr Basketball

Sunday,11th MayWorld Cup Football

SURESH SHYAMASUNDAR

Bit about myself: Working in Atlas Copco (Nanjing) since Apr 2011 with the following traits:

- Entrepreneurial and not afraid to fail

- Strong interpersonal skills across all levels of the organisation

- Approachable and builds mutual trust

- Empowers and motivates team members & support in difficult times

- High integrity, commitment and have a positive attitude at all times

Relationship to NIS: Part of the NIS community and our daughter Sanjana has been studying in school since we moved to Nanjing and wife Shylaja is active in school activities in different forms.

Interest in serving on the board: If possible would like to contribute a little more by serving on the Board of school in any role that is assigned to me and make a difference.

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PYP Playground (Courtyard) Closure!!The IB Diploma exams run for three weeks between May 5-May 23. This year, due to limited space because of our expansion projects, the IB Exams are held in the MYP LGR. Experience during the mock exams showed us this area can be particularly noisy after school. For these reasons the PYP playground (PYP Courtyard) will be closed after school during these dates between 3:00 pm (2:30 on Tuesdays) and 5:00 pm. Please be aware children can still use the big climbing frame area.!Many thanks for your understanding.

CLOSED!After school

Dr. Juan Saavedra!IB Diploma [email protected]

Notice about Eurest Payments etcParents needing assistance for EUREST and other account payments:

Please note that from Monday onwards our Teaching Assistants will not be able to assist parents by taking cash to pay for lunch cards, bus transport, field trips etc. Parents will, instead, be directed to the appropriate venue for these payments. PYP students will be able to make EUREST payments during homeroom times (8:00 to 8:15am).

Richard Swart, [email protected]

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Information for Leaving Families

Dear Parents,

This is a time of year when some families will be moving on from Nanjing, either returning to their home countries or embarking on their next overseas posting. To assist our planning for the coming year please read and follow the exit procedure below. This information may have a direct impact on new families wishing to enter the school. We understand that some parents are still unsure, but if you know kindly let us know as soon as possible.

Exit Procedure1.As soon as you know you are leaving please email:Monica Bian

[email protected] your intention to leave and requesting any documentation that you may require.

2.Collect a clearance form from Reception or the Admission’s Office3.Clearance forms must to be completed by the parent and student; in the

PYP the Homeroom teacher will assist with this, in the MYP and DP this is the student’s responsibility.

4.On the last day of school the transcripts will only be released on receipt of a completed clearance form.

Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any queries please let us know.

Monica [email protected]

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CLASS of 2014

So you are accepted, what now? As soon as universities send their letters of acceptance to you, be prompt in replying.

When you receive an acceptance from the school you wish to attend, follow their instructions re:

1. Payment of fees at specific times

2. Selecting courses for your freshman year

3. Housing reservations

4. Personal information data sheets

If the university does not require anything immediately, acknowledge the acceptance with a letter/email to the Director of Admissions thanking him/her for the attention given to you and saying that you are looking forward to attending the college.

At the same time, you must write to the other universities that accepted you. Thank them for their consideration and ask them to withdraw your name. You should explain that you have decided to attend another college and you should name the college you have chosen. (Universities are always interested in the competition.)

In withdrawing your name promptly, you are giving an acceptance possibility to another applicant who may have been placed on the waiting list.

The courtesy of notifying universities of your plans is a very important phase of the application process. It should be completed as carefully and accurately as the activities that preceded it.

Acceptance Procedure

UCAS - UK

UCAS reveals 4% increase in the number of applicants to UK universities despite slight decline in number of 18-year-old applicants.

COLLEGE TALK

Canadian Universities

Of 42 universities, the average grade

of high school students entering

university in their home province

was two per cent higher than five

years ago.

External Test Dates for 2014-2015 School Year:

The external testing dates have been set for next year and here they are: PSAT - Saturday, October 18th, 2014 SAT I

and II - Saturday, October 11th, 2014; Saturday, November 8th, 2014; Saturday, December 6th, 2014; and Saturday,

June 6th, 2015 ACT - Saturday, October 25th, 2014 and Saturday, April 18th, 2015!

Common Application USA

Did you know that of the nearly 800,000 students who used the Common App this year, 28% are first- generation students?

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Grade 5 ExhibitionAnimal Abuse Group

Lily and Ida are finding out about zoos for their Exhibition project and they would be very grateful if as many people as possible could complete the attached survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8VDRXRX

Greg, Pontus and Vivian are holding a coin collection and quiz to raise money for elephants, rhinos and orang-utans. It will take place at lunchtime on 9th May in front of the main doors. Please bring your change.

Greg is researching the effects of deforestation for timber on wildlife, particularly the orang-utan. Please complete the attached survey for him: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8VK29X2

Grade 5 students are in the middle of Exhibition. The central idea is ‘Our passions can make the world a better place’. The Animal Abuse group is passionate about making the world a better place for people AND animals. Please help them with their research by doing their surveys.

Kath Adams<[email protected]>

Hyelyn and Juyeong are investigating the use of animals for experiments. They would love you to respond to their survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/89YJBBS

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News from the NIS LibraryLogin to your parent library account

from home!

1- Click on “Login”

2- Click on “Forgot password?”

•Login to your personal library account to see what you have checked out and which items are overdue

•Browse the NIS Library Catalog and see what books and DVDs are available

Click here to access the library

User name: NIS ID number (number only without the letter P at the start)

Barcode: NIS ID number(type in the same ID number 2 times)

Next

•Simply reset your password and you are ready to login to your account.•Click on “My Info” to see which items you have checked out.

Please contact the library at [email protected] should you encounter difficulties.

1- Click on “Login”

2- Click on “Forgot password?”

NoteParents who are new to the

library must first stop by to fill out an application for a parent library account.

Hope to see you soon!

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10 NIS students from Grade 6 and 7 travelled to YCIS, Shanghai, last

weekend to compete in the ACAMIS Maths Olympiad.

Congratulations to Jae (G7) who finished in the top 5 of the individual

competition and to Runzhi, a member of the winning relay team.

Grade 7

ACAMIS

ACAMIS

MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD

Grades 6 & 7

SHANGHAI ... 26th April 2014

Grade 6

ACAMIS Maths Team

The Centre Nanjing International School

John [email protected]

POOL CLOSURES

Swimming Pool will be closed whole day on Saturday, May 3rd

due to the

PTA Spring Fun Day.


Malcolm Coad [email protected]

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ACAMIS FOOTBALL 2014NIS CHAMPIONS

Last week from the 24th to 26th of April the NIS Girls ACAMIS team played a phenomenal tournament, on our home pitch. The tournament was kicked off with a fantastic game on Thursday evening, with a final score of 5:0, in which Hannah Newell scored 4 wonderful goals. This game set the tone for the tournament, in which we were undefeated throughout the group phase, making it to the semi finals in first place. Showing our strength once again we took control of the game after a penalty scored by Tyra finally winning the game 6:1. The team moved to the final with a positive attitude and we really played our hearts out leaving everything on the pitch. Taking first place in a close 2:1 game.

In the tournament we remained undefeated throughout all 7 games, playing 6 wins and 1 draw. All together we scored 19 goals while only having 3 scored against us. Some highlights of the tournament were Elena, Michelle and Sophie’s strong and impenetrable defense, Tyra’s grit and determination, Solange and Gloria’s determination to never stay on the floor after being knocked down, Kyana’s energy and determination, Freja’s ability to control her anger, after being hit in the face numerous times by the ball, and channel it into her game, Hannah N’s speed, marking and beautiful goals, Paola’s support, communication and saves, Hannah Gusten’s headers (two of which went in the net) and Jayla’s corners (one curved beautifully in without touching another player).

Overall the tournament was a great success, being the first time in many years the girls brought home first place trophy, and being at home in front of a wonderful and supportive crowd made the experience even more special and emotional for us. To top it all off we also received the sportsmanship award.Thank you to our coaches, manager and everyone who supported us. GO LIONS!

Paul Underwood [email protected]

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Athletics & Activities Office Contact Details: (Room D236, in the glass office at the top of the stairs in the main building)

Robin Hutchison(Activities Coordinator) [email protected] extension:1037 Danny Clarke (Athletics Director) [email protected] extension:3058

Charity Tournament at SSISOn Saturday April 25th, NIS badminton traveled to Suzhou for a tournament hosted by Suzhou Singapore International School. The tournament was unusual because students organized the tournament and used the tournament fee to raise funds for an orphanage in South Africa that the school supports.

The tournament included 8 teams and the NIS teams were unique in that they included four grade eleven students, ten grade nine students and two grade eight students.

The coaches felt like this was a good chance to let some younger players participate in a competition as a reward for their hard work in practice.

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Athletics & Activities Office Contact Details: (Room D236, in the glass office at the top of the stairs in the main building)

Robin Hutchison(Activities Coordinator) [email protected] extension:1037 Danny Clarke (Athletics Director) [email protected] extension:3058

Vicki Hong (Athletics & Activities Secretary [email protected] extension 1036

One of the NIS teams happened to win the tournament and Hyunuk ( boys singles), Marla and Isinsu ( girls doubles) and Derron and Nahyun ( mixed doubles) all went undefeated on the day. Raphael and Dina also performed very well as a mixed doubles team.

Despite the success of the NIS players, the real stars of the tournament were the SSIS students who organized and ran the tournament.

Shelly Xue ( MYP/DP Mandarin ) Charlie Mcbride ( MYP/DP Chemistry)

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Coming soon, to a Black Box near you...

A ‘stinging attack upon the black arts of…manipulation and mendacity’ (The Evening Standard), ‘a sharp and hilarious satire’ (Methuen Publishing ), ‘wring(ing) wild laughter out of insidious corruption’ (The Guardian); by Dario Fo, a Nobel prizewinning writer ‘with a popular, comic touch’ (The Evening Standard): a ‘madcap farce packing a comedy-coated punch’ (The Purple Duck).

Don’t miss the (last) show of the year! (Suitable for Grade 8 and upwards.)

John Hammond [email protected]

Andrew Kay [email protected]

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PYP Athletics Day (Gr 2-5) - Tues 6th May

MYP Athletics Day - Wed 7th May

Parents Welcome!

If you are interested in helping out during the PYP

Athletics Day, please email Jacqui Weatherly and

you will be allocated a job.

For details on MYP Athletics Day, contact Danny

Clarke.

Who will win this year?

Athletics Days 2014

Events run from 8:15am - 2:15pm

Events run from 8:45am - 3:00pm

What to bring:Water BottleHatSunscreenHouse shirtSports Shoes

Jacqui Weatherly <[email protected]>

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Technical Rehearsal:Thursday, May 8th from 3:15 - 5:15

Dear Parents,

We are all very excited about the upcoming Music Evening, on Friday May 9, 2014. The students have been working very hard during their clubs to put together great performances for your enjoyment. On this evening, we typically have close to 200 students performing!

Drumming Clubs * Intermediate Orchestra * Grade 9 Band * Grade 10 Band * Nanjing Singers * Rock Bands * PYP Choir * Soloists * Guitar Club * Small Ensembles * Advanced Orchestra

Organising so many students takes a great deal of coordination and efficiency, two things made possible by a technical rehearsal.

Technical Rehearsal We will be having our technical rehearsal on May 8th from 3:15 - 5:15p.m. It’s vitally important that your child attends so that they know when they are performing, how to walk on stage, where they will be sitting, which microphones they will be using, etc.

Here is some helpful information:1) Students will be excused from their other clubs and activities; however, they are free to return to their other commitments as soon as their part in the tech rehearsal is finished;2) Please ensure your child has transportation home;3) Have your child bring snacks and a drink to the rehearsal;4) Tech rehearsals can be very boring! Your child should bring a book, some homework, or a laptop to pass the time until they go on-stage;5) Older students may be missing their CISSA and ACAMIS practices, so they must let their coaches know they will either be late or not attending; students involved in sports should wear their team jerseys so they can return quickly to their activities.

Dress Code:This is a formal evening and everyone is expected to look their best. Please have your children dress in nice black & white clothes. This means a collared shirt, black trousers, and/or a skirt. Some of the boys have suits, which will be great to see! Students should have plain, black shoes. Please, no jeans or running shoes.

Performance Evening Details:Students should be at school at the following times:! Singers - 6:30 p.m.! Instrumentalists - 6:15 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms Bonnie ([email protected]) or Miss Keus ([email protected]) for more information.

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8th NIS KIDS TRIATHLON

Saturday May 24th, 2014

The 8th NIS KIDS TRIATHLON

is Approaching!

So start your training now!

Registration now is open.John [email protected]

Pre-Triathlon Bicycle Workshop

The NIS Kid’s Triathlon is coming up on May 24! Is your child’s bike in good repair and ready to roll? If not, or if your child sim-ply wants to learn how best to use his/her gears for the fastest race, we’ll hold a pre-triathlon bicycle workshop on Saturday, May 17 from 1:30-3:00 pm at NIS.

We’ll learn to:

! •Lubricate a chain! •Properly adjust your seat! •Fix a flat tyre! •Properly inflate tyres! •Use gears most effectively! •Properly fit your helmet

For more information contact:John Rinker <[email protected]>or John Holbery <[email protected]>at NIS

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Cycle Course in red 1 loop = 400m

Running Course in black 1 loop = 500m

Pool

tran- si-Finish

bike drop off

Start

RULES for NIS KIDS TRIATHLON.GENERAL RULES

Number must be worn at all times

No parent assistance. However, 6 and 7 year olds are allowed to have assistance as all official kids triathlons start at 8 years old

Shoes and shirt to be worn in cycle and run

Relay teams must tag next team member in the transition area

i.e. For swim to bike - tag once enter the transition area

For bike to run - get off bike and run to runner to tag

SWIM RULES

Everyone starts in the waterChange in transition area (No parents permitted in transition area.)

No assistance from the parents

CYCLE RULES

Shoes and shirt with number must be worn

Must wear helmet before mounting bike

No riding in the transition area

Only officials in yellow bibs can help competitors move bikesIf you want to pass someone call out and cyclist in front must move to the left

RUN RULESShoes and shirt with number must be worn


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Registration:

Please sign up in the Centre Man-ager’s Office, 1F @ The Centre by Monday May 12th.

Enter as an Individual or as a 3

-Member Relay Team

(If Relay, all 3 members of team must be in same age group, relay team members may compete up an age group but not down!)

Race day Registration:

8am ~ 8:45amAll competitors MUST register their attendance on the day before 8:45am - registration will close @ 8:45am.

Pre-race meeting:

8:50am in the PAC - Attendance is compulsory for all competitors.

Start Time: 9:00am

Entry Fee: 40RMB payable at registration on the day of the race.

Race Course:

Swim @ the PoolBike course is the running trackRun course is the outside path at the running track.

Volunteers:

Partent, Teacher and Student Volunteers needed for organization!Sign up sheet also at The Centre Managers office.

Awards:

All individual participants receive a finishers medal.Individual 1st - 3rd place age group medals. Relays receive ribbons for 1st - 3rd

SPECIAL NOTICEAlso on the same weekend - SUNDAY, MAY 25TH

NANJINGMAN TRIATHLON - THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL EVENT

Details and registration @ www.nanjingtriathlon.com

8TH NIS KIDS TRIATHLONM A Y 2 4 T H

Entries close by

Monday May

12th. Late

entries won’t be

accepted. So

DON’T MISS

OUT!

Saturday May 24th

Only children born 2008 or older are eligible to enter the NIS Kids Triathlon.All children must be able to swim un-aided continuously for 25m or more to enter.

Born 2008 ♦ Swim 25m ♦ Bike 1200m♦ Run 500m

Born 2007♦ Swim 25m ♦ Bike 1200m♦ Run 500m







Born 2000& Over♦ Swim 500m ♦ Bike 4000m♦ Run 2000m

Age Groups

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Community Activities

Saturday: Ballet lessons 9am- 1.20pm

Hip Hop 1.30pm- 3.30pm

Taekwondo / Wushu 9am- 12pm

Gymnastics 9.30am- 11.50am

NIFC Soccer CANCELLED DUE TO

Nanjing Rockets Rugby Team SPRING FUN DAY 12- 3pm

Crossfit Workout 3- 4.30pm MYP/DP & Parents

Sunday: Rugby Club 9 - 10am Kids 10 - 11am MYP & Adults

Volleyball 3- 6pm MYP/DP & Parents

Monday: English: 8.15- 9.45am (Eva), 10- 11.30am (Daniel)

Pilates: 8- 9am (adv), 9- 10am, 10- 11am

Zumba: 2- 2.50pm

Yoga (Neila): 4.30- 5.30pm

Ladies Soccer 6- 8pm MYP/ DP & Parents

Basketball 7 - 9.30pm Parents

Sandra Fuchs [email protected] mobile 1381 5445 813

May 3rd - 9th

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Community Activities Tuesday: English (Daniel): 8.15- 9.45am

Pilates: 8- 9am, 9- 10am, 10- 11am

Zumba: 2.35- 3.25pm MYP/ DP & Parents

Badminton 6 - 9pm Parents

Wednesday: English (Eva): 8.15- 9.45am, 10- 11.30am

Yoga: 8.30- 9.30am (Shylaja), 4.30- 5.30pm (Neila)

Kick Boxing: 10- 11am

Golden Ball Football Club 6 - 9pm Parents

Pilates: 6.30- 7.30pm (Heidrun), 7.30- 8.30pm (Francesca)

Thursday: English (Daniel): 8.15- 9.45am

Pilates: 8- 9am (adv), 9- 10am, 4.30- 5.30pm

NEW!!! Essential Oil class: 10-11am (Alane Ferney) FREE, NO SIGN IN !

Nanjing Singers Choir 7.30 - 8.45pm DP & Parents

Volleyball 6.30 - 9pm MYP/ DP & Parents

Friday: English (Eva): 8.15- 9.45am, 10- 11.30am

Yoga (Shylaja): 8.30- 9.30am


May 3rd - 9th

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NEWS!!

New activity offer:

Kung Fu and Kick Boxing

When, what time?Tuesdays, 5- 7pm and 7- 9pmWho can join?MYP/DP Students, Parents, StaffCosts?70rmb/ classIf you are interested, please contact me.

As soon as we have a minimum of 6 Students / class, we can start the classes


by Mr Tiger (Shi Jian Hu)

Community Activities

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Eurest <[email protected]>

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• Approximate Cost: 12,000RMB fully inclusive. (flights and transfers, hotel accommodation, all meals and 6 full day instruction, ski pass & equipment)

• Chinese New Year holiday 2015 (specific dates TBC - depending on flight availability)

• Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan: http://www.madarao.jp/ski/_en/• Open to NIS students Grades 5 - 11 only.• Fully qualified Ski Instructors for 6 days• Organised and led by Danny Clarke, Athletics Director, experienced ski trip leader and skier.

• Ratio of 1 Chaperone to 10 students• Secure your place (no firm commitment at this stage) by emailing Danny Clarke: [email protected]

Ski some of the best snow in the world

next winter with your classmates!!

Places are limited so sign up now!!

Ski Japan 2015

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Fun for all the familyMay 3rd 12-3pm, 50RMB for ages 3 & up

You will get wet!!So don’t forget your towel!!

The 50RMB entrance fee will cover all the activities on the day with many free prizes.

Food will be available at an extra cost.

Hair shopSlippery PoleBouncy castleSlip ‘n’ SlideNail ArtFace PaintingStocksCan TossFootball tossBBQIce-Cream

...................and more!!!

Spring Fun Day

[email protected]

Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 28th after school in the front foyer and outside the library, and will be sold all week long. Just 50RMB per ticket for ages 3 and up.

Come join us for Spring Fun Day next Saturday, May 3rd from 12-3pm!

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Register your team now as there is limited space. Send email to Paul Underwood [email protected]

Cost: 200rmb per team of four or less

Proceeds go to

Chennies Barat Royal Family Gardens (RFG)

This quiz is meant for adults in the community so no students please.

Friday 2nd May7:30 Start

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19 April -3 May

Located on the corner of Da Shi Qiao (Han Kou Lu) and Zhong Shan Lu

between the Gulou and Zhu Jiang Lu metro stations

Hopeful Hearts

Nanjing International Festivallocated at 300 Zhong Shan Nan Lu

19 April - 3 May 2014(12pm to 8pm)

Hopeful Hearts Merchandise on sale, including:Jewellery, Cook Book & Panda Soft Toy

COLLECTING DONATIONSClothing, shoes, school supplies, kitchenware,

anything that can be resold

Hopeful Hearts Garage Sale at RFGOn Friday 9 & Saturday 10 May, 2014

"Help keep young hearts beating"

Chase Stewart 186-5299-0280Julie Trainer 182-6003-6418

www.hopefulhearts.info

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Andrew Kay <[email protected]>

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!!!!!!!!!!!Education a Gift for Life!!

Pfrang Gala!!On Saturday May 17th 2014 from 7p.m. the Pfrang Association will be hosting the 14th Annual Pfrang Gala at Nanjing International School. This event is one of the highlights of the expatriate social calendar in Nanjing and attracts over 300 people for an evening of fun and fundraising. !!All the money raised on the night allows the Pfrang Association to provide scholarships to cover the 6 year High School education of needy students in rural Jiangsu and Anhui provinces. Since its founding 14 years ago the Pfrang Association has provided more than 700 students the!opportunity to go to school. The Gala plays a vital role in allowing us to provide the lifelong gift of education to children who would other wise be denied the educational opportunities so many of us take for granted.!!It will be an amazing night for the community to come together to eat great food, dance to great live music and support a great cause. !!Thanks to our sponsors there are some incredible raffle prizes available including an iPhone donated by China Mobile and a return flight to Hong Kong donated by Dragon Air. If you or your company would like to donate further prizes or sponsor any aspect of the event please contact the Pfrang Association.!!Tickets are available in school from Sandra Fuchs in her office on the second floor of the Centre.!!Come along, bring all your friends and have a great night for a great cause.!!For more information contact: [email protected]!

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Derek Pinchbeck [email protected]

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