Swimming Pool Schedule – Week 20
U19 Football Season starting in Week 21
U19 Football season is back and will start on Tuesday 27th January for those players who are interested and not committed to Basketball.
Training will be 16:20 – 17:55 (depending on light)
Please ensure you check schoolsbuddy for sign-ups to support communication as this is a shorter than normal season.
Check in with your coaches about your interest and we look forward to seeing you back out on the field once again.
Also you are encouraged to participate in Saturday morning football to give more development time. (Grade 9 – 12) See Mr Dutton if you would like to join the WeChat group for information.
Your coaching team
Mr Chesterman, Mr Santi, Mr Dutton and Ms Zoe
ISTA FESTIVAL
Any student from grade 7-10 interested in attending the ISTA THEATRE festival in May, please attend an important meeting on MONDAY break 10:10 in the Black Box.
Sign-ups need to happen immediately so please don’t forget to come if you are interested.
PYP Exhibition – Mentor Sign-Up
Our Grade 5 students are beginning their PYP Exhibition journey, and we’re inviting members of our learning community to support them as mentors.
Sign up here: Mentor Sign-Up
Thank you for supporting student agency, inquiry, and action.
Please let me or the G5 team know if you have any questions.
Tristan
Julia will be the MOD on Jan 17, 2026.
Best wishes,
Future TEDxYouth@NIS Speakers
Do you have something interesting to share? Interested in joining the TEDx event? We are beginning our search for our future speakers. If you’d like to pitch your idea, please fill out the form below and send it to one of the steering committee leaders. If you’d like additional information, please get in touch with Ms. Ryan, Ms. Luo, or Ms. Fisher.
trionaryan@nanjing-school.com
jiawenluo@nanjing-school.com
carolfisher@nanjing-school.com
TEDx Youth Speaker Audition Sheet
Student Name: ____________________________________________
Grade / Age: ____________________
Talk Title (working): ____________________________________
1. Your Big Idea
In one clear sentence, what is the main idea of your talk?
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2. Why This Idea Matters
Why is this idea important for a youth audience right now?
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3. Your Personal Connection
What personal experience, question, or observation connects you to this idea?
(You do not need to share everything—just enough to show why this matters to you.)
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4. What Will the Audience Think Differently After Your Talk?
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5. Talk Structure (Short Outline)
How might your talk flow? (e.g. story → idea → example → reflection)
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6. Evidence or Examples You Might Use
(Personal story, observation, data, demonstration, robotics example, etc.)
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7. TEDx Guidelines Check
☐ This is an idea, not a speech
☐ This is not a sales pitch or performance
☐ I can explain my idea clearly in 8-10 minutes
8. Confidence Check
What excites you most about sharing this idea?
____________________________________________________________
What support would help you feel confident as a speaker?
____________________________________________________________
PYP Exhibition – Mentor Sign-Up
Our Grade 5 students are beginning their PYP Exhibition journey, and we’re inviting members of our learning community to support them as mentors.
Sign up here: Mentor Sign-Up
Thank you for supporting student agency, inquiry, and action.
Please let me or the G5 team know if you have any questions.
Tristan
Looking for Staff TEDx Organizer
The TEDx steering committee is seeking another staff organizer to support the event. This role would entail backstage preparations and helping speech givers prepare their talks. If you need ASA hours, this is a great opportunity. It is open to all staff! Please get in touch with Triona, Jiawen, or Carol if you are interested!
PYP Exhibition – Mentor Sign-Up
Our Grade 5 students are beginning their PYP Exhibition journey, and we’re inviting members of our learning community to support them as mentors.
Sign up here: Mentor Sign-Up
Thank you for supporting student agency, inquiry, and action.
Please let me or the G5 team know if you have any questions.
Tristan