Category: Staff

EARCOS Action Research Grants – Applications Now Open!

EARCOS awards at least 5 action research grants of $1000 USD each year for teachers to undertake research and complete an action research report.

Action research is a great way to develop your practice, do some effective professional development, and know your impact on students. The reports are often also published in the EARCOS Triannual Journal.

Grant applications close 1 March. More information, including guidelines, goals, and previous reports can be found here.

As always, chat to me in the corridor or send me an email if you have any questions or would like more info.

New Secondary Students Monday

Good morning all,

Yesterday afternoon, Cindy updated ManageBac to include the new students on your class lists. We have 14 new students joining us across grades 6-9, including a couple of siblings of current secondary students. Here is a ppt with most of the new students listed showing their MAP and Duolingo, and in some cases a note about interests. Ruben has organized their buddies for Monday morning; please welcome them to your lessons and help them settle in!

Grade Level Assemblies Today in Extended Advisory

Hi All

Friendly reminder that we will have Grade Level Assemblies in Extended Advisory today.

​Please go to your regular Advisory room first to take attendance, then go to:

Grade 6 – Ms Morrow – Mr McHugh’s Room​

Grade 7 – Mr Joyner – Large Music Room​

Grade 8 – Mr Corbett – Black Box​

Grade 9 – Ms Farrol – Gym​

Grade 10 – Ms Claasz – Design Centre (PP)​

Grade 11 – Ms Richards – LGR 3 (EE)​

Grade 12 – Advisory – Independent Study​

​Have fun!

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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

Facility Notice – Monthly System Testing

  • Author By Amy Yang
  • Publication date January 16, 2026
  • Categories: Staff

Dear All,
Monthly Equipment Testing of Fire-fighting & Lockdown System on this coming Sunday (Jan 18th)  8:00am~4:00pm. Please ignore the broadcasting, the alarming bell and the flickering blue lights during the period.

Thanks for your understanding.
Facilities Team

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?

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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