- Invitation to TGIF at Laurie’s House – Friday, August 28by Samantha Zou
Dear All,
You are invited to the TGIF gathering at Laurie’s house on Friday, August 28th, starting at 5:00pm.
Please sign up the form in the staff room by 2:00pm on Friday, August 21, 2026. For your convenience, Laurie’s address and a navigation map are attached for reference.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.


- Season 1 – Sports Teams, NISSAC and Student Coachingby Ben Dutton
Welcome back to campus NIS student athletes. You are encouraged to participate in at least one sports team season this year, no matter your experience or skill level, ALL are welcomed. See below the Season 1 options OPEN now on schoolsbuddy.
If you have any questions, please see Mr Dutton or Ms Vicki in the activities office.

NISSAC
NISSAC our Nanjing International School Student Activities council will be looking for new members to support and develop their leadership and commununity spirit. Open to Grades 9-11 at this stage. IF you are interested please email OR see Mr Dutton or Siho in Grade 11.
Student Coaches
One of the things we like to see is our older students supporting and sharing their passion for different activities. IF you are interested in being a student coach in Season 1 (Mainly U12 teams) Please see or email Mr Dutton.
Lets have a great year ahead full of teamwork, respect and commitment! Lets go Lions!
- NIS Higher Education Nightby mandyzhao
Dear secondary students,
Higher Education Night is open for registration now. Please scan the QR code in the poster or click HERE to register. We hope to see you there.
Date: Wednesday August 26, 2026
Time: 3:15pm-5:00pm
Location: PAC

- NIS Higher Education Nightby mandyzhao
Dear secondary students,
Higher Education Night is open for registration now. Please scan the QR code in the poster to register. We hope to see you there.
Date: Wednesday August 26, 2026
Time: 3:15pm-5:00pm
Location: PAC

- 🔔 Bell Songs – Share your Voice!by Sandra Chow
Want to hear your favourite song played across the school for a whole week?
Talk with your homeroom or advisory and choose a song together. Once you’ve agreed on a song clip, submit it using the form below. We’d love to hear your voice and see what our community is listening to!
Share your voice! – Fill out form
Please note that clips should be:
• 11-15 seconds long
• in m4a or mp3 format
• appropriate lyrics, topic and content for Early Years to Gr. 12 - Monday Morning Briefingby Sandra Chow
Here are minutes for the Monday Briefing.
- Scheduled Fire Evacuation Drill – Week 3by Myra Ma
There will be an announced whole‑school fire evacuation drill at 10:00 AM on Thursday, 27 August 2026.
- Professional Learning HUBby Sandra Chow
We have created a new Professional Learning HUB which allows you to be able to apply for your Professional Learning, review your applications, check your PLA balance and PLA expenses you have incurred. The page is individualized so you only see your own balance. With the help of AI we’ve also created a website on the front of the hub for you to search Professional Learning opportunities.
https://nanjingschool.sharepoint.com/sites/PLHUB

Many thanks to Weiwei, Shixia and Shannon who supported in the creation process of this HUB. 🌹
If you notice any problems or have any other suggestions please do share with Sandra. Open to other ideas!
- New Director of Operations & Finance 2027-28by Samantha Zou
I am delighted to announce that Alex Chen will take over from Arek in August 2027.
Laurie McLellan
- SLT Meeting Minutes – Aug 12by Samantha Zou