Year: 2026

Facility Notice – Monthly System Testing

Dear All,
Monthly Equipment Testing of Fire-fighting & Lockdown System on this coming Sunday (Nov 8th)  8am~4pm. Please disregard the broadcast, alarm bells and flickering blue lights during the test.

Thanks for your understanding.
Facilities Team

Upcoming university information sessions

Please see the upcoming university information sessions at NIS below and sign up through the QR code in the poster or click the link below.

RSVP for Upcoming University Information Session  2026-2027 – Fill out form

November 6, 12:00-13:00, University of Calgary, LGR 1

At the University of Calgary, innovation extends far beyond the classroom. Our researchers made headlines by teleporting a photon 44 km across Calgary, while our Human Performance Lab has worked with athletes including David Beckham during footwear development. Students can learn in specialised spaces such as our dedicated ethical hacking lab and enjoy access to Canada’s largest racquet sports centre. Located just an hour from the Rocky Mountains, with Banff and Jasper within easy reach, Calgary offers a unique combination of world-class research, hands-on learning, and unforgettable outdoor adventure.

November 19, 12:00-13:00, University of Reading, LGR 2 or D207b

Founded in 1926, the University of Reading traces its origins to a college established by the University of Oxford in 1892. Located just 25 minutes from central London by train, Reading offers excellent transport links and career opportunities. Its stunning Whiteknights campus has received the prestigious Green Flag Award for 16 consecutive years, providing a beautiful and welcoming environment for students. Ranked 196th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, Reading is recognised for its strengths in teaching and research. Beyond rankings, the University offers strong industry connections, practical learning opportunities and dedicated careers support to help students succeed.

Extended Service as Action Today

Hi All

We will have an extended Service as Action session today. This means G6 – 10 and most G11s won’t go to Advisory; go directly to your Service as Action class at 10:30am after morning break.

G11s who don’t do Service as Action: Please go to Mr Wang’s room for Advisory, then to your B3 class at 10:50am

G12s: Please go to the DP Lounge for Advisory (Ms Sunny and Ms Fox will supervise) and then to your B3 class at 10:50am.

Thanks so much
Mr Corbett

SCISAC Football Trip November 11-14

Please find attached the list of 29 students in Grade 6 to 9, they will be attending SCISAC Football tournament in Chongqing. They will leave school at 10:40am on Wednesday November 11, and will be absent on Thursday November 12 and Friday Novmeber 13.
 Here is the name list.

Upcoming university information sessions

Please see the upcoming university information sessions at NIS below and sign up through the QR code in the poster or click the link below.

RSVP for Upcoming University Information Session  2026-2027 – Fill out form

November 6, 12:00-13:00, University of Calgary, LGR 1

At the University of Calgary, innovation extends far beyond the classroom. Our researchers made headlines by teleporting a photon 44 km across Calgary, while our Human Performance Lab has worked with athletes including David Beckham during footwear development. Students can learn in specialised spaces such as our dedicated ethical hacking lab and enjoy access to Canada’s largest racquet sports centre. Located just an hour from the Rocky Mountains, with Banff and Jasper within easy reach, Calgary offers a unique combination of world-class research, hands-on learning, and unforgettable outdoor adventure.

November 19, 12:00-13:00, University of Reading, LGR 2 or D207b

Founded in 1926, the University of Reading traces its origins to a college established by the University of Oxford in 1892. Located just 25 minutes from central London by train, Reading offers excellent transport links and career opportunities. Its stunning Whiteknights campus has received the prestigious Green Flag Award for 16 consecutive years, providing a beautiful and welcoming environment for students. Ranked 196th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, Reading is recognised for its strengths in teaching and research. Beyond rankings, the University offers strong industry connections, practical learning opportunities and dedicated careers support to help students succeed.

Extended Service as Action on Thursday

Hi All

We will have an extended Service as Action session on Thursday. This means G6 – 10 and most G11s won’t go to Advisory; go directly to your Service as Action class at 10:30am after morning break.

G11s who don’t do Service as Action: Please go to Mr Wang’s room for Advisory, then to your B3 class at 10:50am

G12s: Please go to the DP Lounge for Advisory (Ms Sunny and Ms Fox will supervise) and then to your B3 class at 10:50am.

Thanks so much
Mr Corbett

EARCOS Current and Upcoming Events

Part 1: Brave Conversations — Naming What Matters
Presented by: Lauren Jones
Thursday, November 5, 2026Time: 6:00-7:30 PM HKT
Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members.
Read more →
The New Metrics International Schools (NMIS) Program
Presented by: Ellen Heyting
Saturday, November 7, 2026Time: 9:00-10:30 PM HKT
Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members.
Read more →
Understanding Learners in 2026 through the lens of Learner Variability
Presented by: Sam Drazin
Saturday, November 14, 2026Time: 9:00-10:30 AM HKT
Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members.
Read more →
From Climate Awareness to Climate Action: Empowering the Next Generation
Presented by: Laurel Zaima-Sheehy & Cassie Xu
Saturday, November 21, 2026Time: 9:00-10:30 PM HKT
Fee: Free for EARCOS Members / $100 for Non-Members.
Read more →
November 2026
Retrieval Practice and Adaptive Teaching
November 7-8, 2026
Dulwich College Suzhou
Consultant: Kate Jones
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: David Cairns, David.cairns@dulwich.org
Visit website

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Part 1
November 14-15, 2026
Ruamrudee International School
Consultants: Ms. Kim Bane and Jason Hicks
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Ian Craig, cpd@rism.ac.th
Visit website | Download Flyer

Shifting the Narrative: Teaching and Learning for a Hopeful Future
November 14-15, 2026
Concordia International School Hanoi
Consultant: LeeAnne Lavender
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Colt Turner, colt.turner@concordiahanoi.org
Visit website | Download Flyer | Registration

Adaptive Schools Foundation (Days 1-4)
November 18-21, 2026
Korea International School
Consultant: Ochan Kusuma Powell
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Hilary Barron, hilary.barron@kis.or.kr

Assessment in Action: Making Understanding Visible Through Continuous Assessment (K-Grade 5)
November 20-21, 2026
IGB International School
Consultant: Tania Lattanzio
Format: In-Person
Coordinator: Nicola Gardiner, nicola.gardiner@igbis.edu.myJ