Month: August 2026

Become a House Leader

We’re seeking for 4 more students to join our House Leadership team. As a part of the leadership team you will join a group of energetic student leaders who want to bring community, belonging and a shared identity across the school.

The Core Pillars of this group are:

  1. Community – Belonging beyond classrooms 
  2. Spirit & Unity – Pride in house identity 
  3. Inclusivity – Everyone can participate 
  4. Fun – Enjoyment + school-life balance 
  5. Personal Excellence – Celebrate talents & effort 

We’re recruiting for grade representatives in Grade 4, Grade 5, Grades 6-7 and Grades 8-9.

Apply here – House Representative Application – Fill out form or scan QR code on the Poster.
Deadline for Application August 31st, 2026.

IB Learner Profile Quote of the Week

🌟 IB Learner Profile: Inquirer🌟
“Stay curious. Ask questions. Keep exploring.”
What is one thing you’re curious about today?

This is a test post by the IT Department.

Fitness Room Use by Students

Important Information for Grade 8 and 9 Students

Before students can use the Fitness Room, they must attend one training session. There are two dates to choose from:

Training Session Dates:

· Tuesday, September 01, 2026 — from 2:45 PM to 4:15 PM
· Wednesday, September 02, 2026 — from 3:10 PM to 4:25 PM

In the training session, students will learn:

· The rules of the Fitness Room and how to behave
· How to use the exercise equipment safely
· How to make a simple workout plan

After the training, students may use the Fitness Room during these Open Hours starting September, 08, 2026:

· Tuesdays — 2:45 PM to 4:15 PM
· Wednesdays — 3:00 PM to 4:25 PM

If you have questions, please ask at reception in the Centre

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Upcoming University Information Sessions

Dear secondary students,

Please see below upcoming university information session schedule. Please register the session through the link HERE or scan the QR code in the poster. Thank you.

King’s College London(KCL) Tuesday September 8th, 14:45-15:45, LGR 2
Ohio State University, Thursday September 10th, 12:00-13:00, LGR 2
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Friday September 11th, 12:00-13:00, LGR 2
New York University(NYU), Tuesday September 22, 11:30-12:30, LGR 1 
University of British Columbia(UBC), Tuesday October 27, 11:30-12:30, LGR 1

Friday – August 28 TGIF

Everyone is welcome after 4pm with food available from 5pm. Jenny and I are looking forward to seeing everyone.

Laurie

Reminder: Whole School House Event

Hi everyone,

A reminder of our first Whole School House event today. Sending out the information for your reference again.
Please support to move students to their meeting location according to times below. The nicer looking version is on email. ☺️

🙏 Thank you from all the House Leaders!

Timeline

8:00Students arrive to schoolSecondary students go to Advisory & Primary student go to Homerooms
8:00-8:10Students move to their House Meeting Locations
Xuanwu – Blue gym, Taiping – Green gym, Wutaishan – Cafeteria
8:10-8:20Learn House Chant
8:20-8:25All students gather in the Blue Gym
8:25-8:40House chants competition (Chant competition, Bring down the house competition, Winners announced)

Procedures for walking to the House Meeting Locations

  • Secondary students – Advisors please walk students towards the Cafeteria and gym 
  • Primary students – Teachers please walk students to their respective House Meeting Locations as follows (apologies if you’re not exactly with your own house)
GradeXuanwuTaipingWutaishan
EYHarry, SophiaYing, NicoleLouisa, Lily, Pam
1RebeccaHansooEileen, Jane
2SantiKrystal, ShirleyKyle
3Shirley, CassieElsaEdith
4JackJamieEcho, Zoey
5​OskarEmmanouil, AnnaJawed, Annie

Teacher Role & Support 

During the House Event, please participate fully and support your House with enthusiasm, energy, and school spirit. Each House Meeting Location will have designated adults supporting the House Leaders; however, we ask all staff to remain attentive and step in if behavioural concerns arise.

  • Xuanwu – House captain (Hyeonseo Ji), Adult support (Sandra, Zhang Bo)
  • Taiping – House captain (Claire Gu), Adult support (Anna, Scott)
  • Wutaishan – House captain (Wono Cho), Adult Support (Echo, Sara)

Thank you for your support in making this a positive experience for our students. We hope it will be a fun, energetic, and memorable event for everyone! 🎉🏆

Reminder Evacuation Drill today

Good morning all,

Friendly reminder about the evacuation drill at 10:00 today. B2 teachers, please remind students of the expectations of leaving all materials in classrooms, exiting the building quickly and quietly and then lining up by Primary Homeroom or Secondary Study Group at the marked places on the pitch. Secondary teachers, you may have to help new students understand which study group they are in. Here is the list of teachers overseeing the different secondary study groups and primary homeroom lines. Please review this morning to make sure you know your role. Unassigned teachers, please line up in the teacher lines to the left as you approach the pitch.

NISSAC Team – First Meeting

Thanks to all those students who have shared they would like to join the NISSAC Team. Please come to Ms Anna’s NEW room (Old LGR opposite the Grade 11 lounge) on Wednesday 26th August in Lunch 2.

Looking forward to having you support and take opportunities to lead for our community.