Important update H1N1

All students will receive information from the Health Bureau regarding the H1N1 vaccine.

If you would like your child to receive the vaccine, please fill in the questionnaire and return to your child's homeroom teacher no later than 8 December.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to check if your child has any health problems that may cause them to be ineligible to receive the shot. The Health Department's medical staff will give the vaccination.

Copies of the information and questionnaire can be downloaded here.

H1N1 Letter from Principal
H1N1 Information from Health Bureau
H1N1 Questionnaire

Christmas Concerts

All classes have been working hard on their Christmas Concerts. All concerts will be performed in the MUST Auditorium:-
8 December, Kindergarten Concert, 1:30pm
10 December, Grade 1-3 Concert, 7pm
15 December, Grade 4-6 Concert, 7pm
17 December, Grade 7-12 Concert 7pm

Experience Week

Parents are encouraged to come to Parent Teacher interviews if they would like any information or clarification on Experience Week.

NOTE: 50% deposit is due 1 December.

Report Cards

Elementary and secondary report cards were distributed on Friday, 13 November. Please sign and return the envelop to the homeroom teacher to acknowledge receipt of the report card.
Secondary report cards have also been published to Class Connect: http://class.connect.tis.edu.mo. (Please email helpdesk@tis.edu.mo if you have not received a username and password)

TIS Experience Week 2010 (7-13 March 2010)

The TIS Experience Week brochure is being sent home with secondary students this week.

You can download a copy of the brochure here.

UNICEF Halloween Fundraising Campaign

Once again, TIS is supporting the UNICEF Halloween Fundraising Campaign that raises funds for the UNICEF Education for All Program. This program provides educational opportunities to underprivileged children in developing countries. This is a great learning opportunity for students, allowing them to donate their time to raise funds for those less fortunate.

Individual students, with parent's permission, can request UNICEF boxes to collect donations from family and friends. We have 100 boxes available in the office on a first come, first served basis for students in SK-Grade 12.

Information with the request form has been distributed to students. Boxes are to be returned no later than 23 October.

Important update H1N1

In response to a potential H1N1 outbreak and the possible closure of individual classes, all staff have been working on plans to ensure that all courses can continue while students are at home. Please download the letter for more important details about these plans. It is vital that you complete the form and return it to your child's homeroom teacher by Tuesday, 6 October.

H1N1 information

A wonderful experience for student teachers at TIS

Each year, TIS hosts student teachers from universities in Alberta. Student teaching provides the student teacher, the school, the students, and the mentor teacher with great opportunities.

Read more about our inaugural year of hosting student teachers - http://www.tis.edu.mo/pdfs/other/Orange-spring-2009FINAL-3.pdf

TIS Sports Teams

TIS Team information can now be found on the Athletics page of the website - http://www.tis.edu.mo/arts-athletics.htm

Details will include commencement dates, times and locations of practice, coach name and tournament dates.

THRASS Workshops, 1-2 October

Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the THRASS Certificate Course. Registration forms are available in all classrooms.

Second Hand Uniforms

Second hand uniforms are now available in the foyer. Please make a donation to TISPA at the front office for any uniforms that you take.

Curriculum Night, Thursday, 10 September 6-8pm

Schedule for Primary School Pre K - Grade 6
Parents are invited to attend the TIS Curriculum Night, this Thursday night, commencing at 6pm in the MPR.
6:00pm - all staff and parents will gather in the MPR
6:30pm - parents visit classrooms for teacher presentations
7:15pm - parents visit classrooms for repeat of teacher presentations

Schedule for Secondary School
Parents are invited to drop in to see Secondary teachers during Curriculum Night. Maps are available in the front office to assist in finding classrooms.

Sports RUSH Assembly, Friday 11 September Gr 4-12

Students in grades 4-12 will be able to sign up for the different sports teams at TIS on Friday, 11 September, to compete in DSEJ and SCICAC leagues. At the assembly, students will be able to meet the coach, collect information, and receive a parent permission form if they want to join.

Times for the sign up are:-
Grade 7-12 - 12:50-1:30 in the MPR
Grade 4-6 - 1:45-2:25 in the MPR

Teams include:
Boys' Volleyball gr7-12
Girls' Volleyball gr 7-12
Sr Boys' Soccer gr9-12
Jr Boys' Soccer gr4-8
Jr Girls' Soccer gr4-8
Badminton Gr5-12
Sr Cross Country gr10-12
Jr Cross Country gr7-9
Elem Cross Country gr4-6
Sr Swimming gr7-12
Jr Swimming gr4-6
Sr Boys Basketball gr9-12
Jr Boys Basketball gr5-8
Girls Basketball gr5-12
Boys Handball gr9-12
Girls Handball gr9-12
Boys Field Hockey gr9-12
Boys Track and Field gr 4-12
Girls Track and Field gr4-12
Cricket gr4-8

For students who already compete in individual sports outside of school, they can register and represent the school in the following sports:
Tennis gr5-12
Table Tennis gr4-12
Judo gr4-12
Martial Arts gr5-12

This is a great opportunity for students to represent their school.

Important Notice

Effective Monday, August 31st TIS parents and staff will have a new entrance to the MUST campus. Vehicles should enter using the East entrance beside the gymnasium on campus. They should not use the MUST hospital entrance to enter the campus.

The exit will remain the same as last year, beside the MUST hospital. However, once the South exit by the round-about between TIS and City of Dreams is completed, TIS parents and staff will use this exit.

This will greatly reduce the number of vehicles traveling through the MUST campus.
Please see map below (click the map to enlarge) for the TIS entrance and exits. The below map also hi-lights the approved parking spaces for TIS parents and staff.

Vehicles with TIS entrance permits must only use these parking spaces and will be fitted with a wheel lock if found parked outside the hi-lighted areas.

For full details of the new MUST entrance permit regulations and parking areas, and to obtain a 2009-2010 entry permit, please drop by the school office during the week of August 24th. Your cooperation helping us to maintain a safe campus for our students is greatly appreciated.

Real Hryhirchuk, Principal

重要通知‭

由八月三十一日星期一起，所有國際學校員工及家長將會使用科技大學新出入口，所有機動車輛將會使用位於大學校園體育館則的東門進入校園，而各家長員工則暫停使用科大醫舊入口進入校園。

出口將會暫時沿用上學年科大醫院旁之出入口，直至位於國際學校與新濠天地之間迴旋處完工後，家長及員工必須使用新出入口進出校園。而這項　施將會有效地減少車輛流經科技大學校園區，請查看附錄地圖有關國際學校之出入口，地圖上亦有標示家長及員工許可之停泊車位位置。
國際學校批給的停車許可證只適合停泊於有標示之停車處，如車輛停泊其以外地方將會鎖上車輪鎖處理。

所有有關最新09/10年度科大校園停車及出入許可之詳細資料及申請將八月二十四日開始接受辨理及查詢。您的合作能幫助我們給學生建立一個更安全的學習環境。

校長‭ ‬
Real Hryhirchuk

Information for TIS 2009-2010 School Year Start Up

Welcome back TIS families! The following letter is being mailed out by post today. However, for those of you who are still away from Macau, we are providing it on the newsletter email list and have posted it in the News section on the TIS website. We look forward to seeing you next week!

1) There will be orientation days for grades 4-6 students on August 27th from 10:00am to 2:00pm and for Pre-Kindergarten to grade 3 students on August 28th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. During these times, parents and students can drop by the school to meet their new teachers and see their classrooms. This is an informal drop-in format, where parents and students can find out about their new teachers, classroom routines, and expectations. Students are not expected to be at school from 10:00am to 2:00pm and parents should not drop their children off at this time.

2) Pre-Kindergarten students will be following a staggered entry format this year. Each Pre-K student/parent has been given an individual appointment with their teacher either on August 31st or September 1st. Each child will then come to school in a small group on one of the following days: Sept. 2, 3, or 4. All families have been notified of these dates. If you have any questions please contact
Mrs. Atherton. All Pre-K students will then begin regular classes on Monday, September 7th.

3) Classes for students in grades 7 to 12 begin on Thursday, August 27th with classes commencing at 8:25am. Students in grades 10 to 12 should drop by the school on August 25th or 26th in the afternoon to meet with Mr. Spreadbury to finalize their course selections.

4) If you are planning on using the bus service to transport your child to school, please contact Chong Ou Travel Agency at 28357659 as soon as possible so that the bus routes can be set before the last week of August. You can also pick up bus service registration forms in the school office. To avoid any confusion about which bus your child rides on, Kindergarten and Elementary parents should let the school office and the child’s homeroom teacher know the bus number that the child rides on. The bus number should be the same for morning pick up and afternoon drop off.

5) For families living in Coloane who would like bus service, please drop by the office the week of August 24th to register your children for the TIS bus service.

6) Kiss and Ride will begin on Monday, August 31st. If you wish to utilize the Kiss and Ride service, please drop by the school office during the week of August 24th to fill out a form. We will issue you a new Kiss and Ride visor tag and instructions on how it operates at that time. Kiss and Ride is for parents wishing to drop their children off at school without coming into the school themselves. Parents wishing to park their vehicles and enter the school should park in the parking lot adjacent to the MUST stadium. Parents/drivers should not double-park on the street in front of the school as this congests the traffic flow. Parents who used Kiss and Ride last year and wish to continue will need a new visor tag.

7) MUST entry permits – If you drive your child to school, please drop by the office during the week of August 24th to pick up a MUST entry permit. One permit will be issued for the entire school year at no cost to parents and must be placed on the vehicle’s windshield to be allowed entry to the MUST campus. This year, because many people misused the TIS entry permits and parked on campus to go to work at nearby businesses, MUST has changed its regulations regarding entry permits. Those who want an entry permit must pay a refundable deposit of 1000MOP for cars/vans or 500MOP for motorcycles. For full details of the new MUST policy, please drop by the school office.

8) Parents have two options for student lunches: they can buy into the Red Spot lunch plan (attached) or they can send lunch with their child in the morning. There are many insulating lunch containers available in stores that will safely store students’ lunches. Helpers will not be allowed into the school foyer at noon to drop off lunches. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

9) Uniforms can be ordered at Pan Pan in Macau. We have maps available at the school to help you find the shop. As well, parents can drop by the school office to buy hats, bags, and second hand uniforms. This year all students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 must wear a school hat when playing outside.

10) Class lists and homerooms will be posted in the front foyer on August 26th. The school cannot entertain requests for specific teachers or classes.

11) A reminder that school fees can be paid using a variety of methods: You can pay at the school office using a credit card or cheque, pay over the counter at BCM, or use BCM autopay. If you have any questions about fee payments, please ask Rita or Yvonne in the office.

12) If there have been any changes to your personal information, including address, phone number, work visa, or your child’s passport or Macau ID, it is very important to get this information to the school as soon as possible. During the first week of school, we will send information update forms home with your children and ask that you update the information and return the sheet to the school so we can update your child’s records.

13) Please check the school website www.tis.edu.mo regularly as any updates and information will be posted there. As well, please be sure that the office has your updated contact information, so that we can contact you throughout the school year if necessary.

Enjoy the remainder of the summer. We look forward to working with you in the upcoming school year!

Dispelling the Myths About Swine Flu

If you're interested in learning more about the H1N1 swine flu, the Hope Medical Clinic will be holding a seminar entitled "Swine Flu - The Facts" this evening, Tuesday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Hope Medical Clinic in Macau, Fuh Wah Court 1-D, 24-26 Ave. De Sidonio Pais. The seminar will be followed by a question and answer session.

Year End Reminders For Parents

* The deadline for first installment tuition fees (October-December 2009) is June 30. Payments are now accepted at any branch of BCM Bank, however, a deposit slip must accompany the payment.
* If you are planning on moving this summer, please send us your new address or drop by the office and let our staff know. TIS often does mail-outs during the summer months and it is important that we have up-to-date records.
* Please note that digital versions of the secondary report cards and transcripts will be available on Class Connect after Monday, June 29.
* If your family is vacationing abroad this summer, please check the Macau government website from time to time for the latest news concerning the H1N1 virus and possible quarantine measures by the Macau government for people returning from H1N1 affected countries.

TIS Hosts Books Alive Tour

The Books Alive tour visited TIS on June 11 to perform the play A Thousand Cranes for students in Grades 3-6. A Thousand Cranes tells the story of Sadako Sasaki, a Japanese schoolgirl who is diagnosed with leukemia due to radiation exposure from the atomic bomb. She sets out to fold a thousand origami cranes in an effort to save her own life. After her death, her friends complete the task that Sadako was unable to finish. The actors put on a memorable performance and also engaged students in an interactive session after the play. The Books Alive tour is presented by the Center for Arts, Technology and Education in Macau.

Pre-K Classes Cancelled This Afternoon

All Pre-Kindergarten classes are cancelled this afternoon, Tuesday, June 9, due to the rain. JK-Grade 12 classes will run as scheduled.

Celebration of the Arts

The TIS community showed their support for the Fine Arts Program at TIS by attending the school's annual Arts Night on June 4. The event featured a "Creative Corner," where students recited their own creative works; a talent show and drama and band performances. The walls of the multi purpose room were also adorned with beautiful artwork from every grade level.

TIS Launches Thinking Green Project

A signing ceremony was held recently to recognize the school's partnership with Honeywell, the Clinton Climate Initiative and CEM in the implementation of a "Thinking Green Classroom" at TIS.
The interactive, educational program will use alternative energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines to provide a hands-on demonstration of how renewable energy works. In addition, a roof top garden will reduce heat absorption by the school during hot weather conditions, decreasing the need for air conditioning. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by August 2009. The series of energy conservation measures to be implemented at TIS will reduce energy costs by 25 percent and save an equivalent of 180 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

TIS Recognizes First Graduates

The International School of Macao marked a milestone on Friday, May 29, as the first grade 12 students to graduate from the school walked across the stage at MUST Auditorium to receive their honourary graduation certificates. The twenty-seven students, many of whom were among the first grade 6 students in the school's start-up year in 2002, donned caps and gowns for the special ceremony attended by friends, family and invited guests and dignitaries. The ceremony was followed by a graduation banquet at Macau Tower.

H1N1 Flu Update - Urgent

The H1N1 influenza alert in Macau has been raised to level 5 and as a result, the Macau Education Bureau (DESJ) is requiring schools to take extra precautionary actions to prevent the spread of H1N1 flu in schools. Starting on Thursday morning, staff members and volunteers will be at each entrance of the school screening the temperature of all students and adults before entering the school. Anyone whose temperature is above 37.5 degrees Celsius will not be allowed to enter the school. Parents will be contacted and the student will be sent home. This includes all school staff and volunteers.

Students, parents and visitors who arrive at the school before 8:00 a.m. and after 8:45 a.m. must use the main entrance of the school to have their temperatures taken there, as other entrances will be closed. The Kiss and Ride and side gate entrances will only be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m.

School staff will also go to each classroom in the afternoon and do another temperature check of students. Any student whose temperatures are above 37.5 degrees Celsius will be sent home after contact is made with the parents. Students sent home will not be allowed to return to school until parents present a medical certificate from a certified doctor indicating that they are in good health.

We will also have hand-sanitizer dispensers set up at each of the entrances to the school and ask that everyone sanitize their hands before entering the school. As well, our cleaners will use stronger disinfectants in public areas such as the washrooms, stairwell handrails and door knobs.

The Red Spot lunch workers have begun to wear masks as an extra precaution - this does not mean that they are feeling ill. The bus company has been contacted and any bus drivers or bus mothers who feel ill or have a fever will be replaced until they are feeling well.

Symptoms of H1N1 (Swine) flu are similar to most flu viruses and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing, as well as runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea in some cases. If your child is exhibiting any of these symptoms, you should take him/her to the doctor for a consultation. Do not send your child to school if they are not feeling well.

The following are steps that everyone in the TIS community can follow to minimize the likelihood of the spread of any flu or virus:
-Do not send your child to school if you feel he/she is sick enough to wear a mask.
-If your child has a fever above 37.5 degrees, please keep him/her home for 48 hours AFTER the fever has subsided.
-Inform the school immediately if your child is sick or has been admitted to the hospital.
-Observe good personal hygiene at home and school, including washing hands frequently with soap and water.
-Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and dispose of the tissue immediately.
-Cooperate with us by picking up your child from school if he/she is not feeling well and keep your child home until fully recovered.
By working together, we can maintain a clean and healthy school environment. We will continue to keep you informed of any developments regarding the H1N1 flu through letters home and the school website.

If you are able to assist the school in taking temperatures from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., please contact Miss Ellen at the school office at 2853-3700. We will need three volunteers per day at this time. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank-you for your cooperation in this matter.

TIS Holds Last Community Day of the Year

TIS students enjoyed a day of dodgeball and other fun activities at the last Community Day of the year on Saturday, May 16. Grades 1-12 competed in a dodgeball tournament in the MPR, Elementary teams squared off against each another in the morning, while the secondary students played in the afternoon. The Kindergarten grades participated in a variety of games. There was also face painting, table sales as well as hotdogs and drinks provided by TISPA. All in all, a great day!

Senior High School Timetable Selection

Senior high school students are asked to fill out a timetable selection for the 2009-2010 academic school year. Please click here to view timetable options. Forms should be returned to the counselling office as soon as possible. To review secondary course pre-requisite guidelines, please click here.

Summer Camp Brochure

If you're searching for fun and educational activities for your child this summer, look no further than TIS' annual summer camp. Classes run from June 30-July 27. This year , bus service will be available on request (limit of 30 students). Click here to view course outlines and registration details.

Grade 4 Classes Try Something Different

Instead of traditional parent-teacher interviews, the Grade 4 classes decided to do something that has never been done at TIS before - they held "student-led conferences". Each classroom was set up with the subject areas as centres. Students then led their parents from one centre to the next, explaining what they had learned in math, science, art, technology, language arts and other subjects. This unique and interactive method of showcasing their learning was a hit!

Track & Field Carnival

Students from Grades 1-7 enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon recently at a TIS track and field carnival. Activities included 60m, 80m and 100m races for Grades 1-3 and 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m races, plus long jump and shot put for Grades 4-7. Some students will go on to compete in an inter-school competition later this month.

Road Close

Due to construction work from 25 April 2009, the following roads will be closed until further notice. Please use another route to TIS.

Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Rua do Tiro, Rua de Tenis, Estrada Flor de Lotus.

Top Universities Make Offers To TIS Grads

Many grade 12 students at TIS have already received acceptance offers from a number of top universities around the world, including: University of Toronto, Canada; University of British Columbia, Canada; University of Alberta, Canada; St. Mary's University, Canada; Grant MacEwan College, Canada; Deakin University, Australia; University of Queensland, Australia; University of Tennessee, United States; Swiss Hotel Management School, Switzerland and the Institute For Tourism Studies (IFT), Macau. Congratulations to our graduates!

Workshop For Grade 12 Students Explores University Life

Wondering what university life will be like? Speaker Tobia Veith will be hosting a workshop at TIS focusing on the transition to a university environment beyond Macau. The presentation is tailored specifically to international students and their unique needs.
Dates: Monday, April 27 & Monday, May 4
Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Place: Drama Room 525 (Ms. Barker's room)

New School Video

TIS has a new school video! The 15 minute video showcases our facilities, curriculum, activities and international student body. To check it out, click here.

Updated School Calendar

For important school dates and holiday information, please click here to view the updated TIS school calendar for the 2009-2010 academic year .

Students Bring Classic Children's Musical To Life

Audiences enjoyed two wonderful performances of "The Jungle Book" on March 27 & 28. Students from Gr 1-6 starred in the musical, practising for months to learn the many songs and dances that were part of the production. Many thanks to Mrs. Stribbell for organizing the spring musical and to Ms Boonzaaier for all of her assistance.

Students Gain New Insights During Experience Week

Secondary students left their classrooms behind during the week of March 16-20 to travel abroad on educational trips throughout Asia. The excursions were part of "Experience Week", which saw students travel to various destinations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Instead of international travel, some secondary students opted to do an internship, where they had the opportunity to gain practical experience in a particular area of interest or occupation.

New Summer Camp Brochure

It may seem a long way off, but summer is just around the corner! If you're looking for some educational and fun activities for your child, then TIS Summer Camp may be the answer. Click here to view the new summer camp brochure, where you'll find information and registration details about a variety of courses offered from June 30-July 27. This year, bus service will be available on request (limit of 30 students). Registration forms are available at the main office.

Pre-K Classes Cancelled

Pre-Kindergarten classes have been cancelled for seven days and will re-open on Friday, March 27th. The cancellation is the result of seven confirmed cases of Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease. There are no reported cases in any other grade.

For more information about Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease, please visit the Macau Department of Education website at www.ssm.gov.mo. If you have any questions regarding the Pre-K closure, please contact Elementary Vice Principal Mrs. Maurene Atherton.

TIS Community Donates To Bushfire Victims

TIS and TISPA donated 35,000 Mop to the Macau Red Cross at a cheque presentation ceremony on March 11 in the Primary Library. The funds were raised at an Australian BBQ held at TIS on February 20th. The money will be given to the Australian Red Cross to help the victims of the bushfires in Australia.

TIS Celebrates Book Week

Students participated in a variety of activities during Book Week held March 2-6. Guest storyteller Hope Chiang told some wonderful stories in English and Chinese. Journalist Tony Atherton also shared his experiences with secondary students. Elementary students enjoyed puppet shows, rap songs, musical books, and also had the opportunity showcase their reading skills to Principal Hryhirchuk and Elementary Vice Principal Mrs. Atherton.
The "Read to Places in China" project was a huge success. Each primary class picked out a destination in China and tried to reach it by reading as many books as they could. The project had students covering the country, from Hong Kong to Beijing!

Experience Week Provides Invaluable Learning Opportunities

TIS secondary students will be spending time outside of the classroom on exciting educational trips and internships during the week of March 15-22. The Grade 7s will be travelling to Guangzhou in mainland China, while the Grade 8 classes will be going to Japan.

Many Grade 9-12 students will also be travelling, either locally or abroad to destinations such as Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand. Instead of travel abroad, some secondary students have chosen to undertake an internship, a short-term work shadow where they can gain supervised or practical experience in a particular area of interest or occupation.

Teachers and students and will be posting information and photos of the various Experience Week trips. You can check it out on the TIS travel blog at http://www.travelpod.com/members/tis

TIS Adopts Accelerated Reader Program

The highly recommended reading program Accelerated Reader has been implemented by TIS. Accelerated Reader (AR) is a computerized progress-monitoring assessment and personalized practice tool that provides reliable and valid feedback on comprehension of books and other materials that students have read. Accelerated Reader is intended to enable guided independent reading through the assessment information it generates. Guided independent reading practice has been shown to accelerate reading growth for all students, regardless of ability.

There are three main steps to the Accelerated Reader program:
1. The student reads a library or textbook selection.
2. The student takes an Accelerated Reader quiz on the computer, which assesses the student's comprehension of key elements of the book's content. Accelerated Reader immediately scores the quiz, manages all record-keeping tasks and generates detailed reports describing student performance and progress toward goals.
3. Teachers can use the reports to guide instruction, monitor the student's independent reading and help the student select appropriate reading materials.

The Accelerated Reader program assesses whether students have read books or selections of text and indicates the extent to which they comprehended what they have read. It also tracks the amount of text read and comprehension scores over time, which can be used for goal-setting and progress-monitoring purposes.

TIS Welcomes Student Teachers

Five new student teachers from Alberta arrived in Macau recently to begin a three month practicum at TIS. They will be teaching a variety of secondary classes with current TIS teachers serving as mentors. The students are from the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.

TIS Blood Drive A Success!

TIS parents, teachers and staff came out to support the school's annual blood drive held recently. Thanks to the many donors, The Macao Blood Transfusion Clinic received over 16 units of blood.

Australian BBQ Raises 35,000 Mop!

There was a great turn-out at the Australian BBQ & Fundraiser, co-hosted by TIS and the TIS Parent's Association on February 20. Staff, students, parents and friends attended the event to show their support for the victims of the Australian bushfires. A total of 35,000 Mop was raised and will be donated to the Red Cross.

TIS Students Get Active

Students participated in a variety of fun activities as part of Sports Day on Friday, February 20. The crab walk, 50m sprints, potato sack races, bean bag throw and tug of war were just some of the events the elementary grades competed in. Grade 7-12 students enjoyed an afternoon of bowling at the Dome.

New TIS Calendar

The new 2009-2010 school calendar has been posted at: http://www.tis.edu.mo/about-publications.htm

Australian BBQ & Fundraiser

TIS and the TIS Parent's Association (TISPA) are co-hosting an Australian BBQ & Fundraiser on Friday, February 20 from 4-8 p.m. on the Front Field at TIS. Cricket games will be organized, so we welcome families and friends of the TIS community to join us for an evening of fun and food. Hotdogs, popcorn and beverages will be available; all proceeds will go toward supporting the many communities devastated by the bushfires in southeastern Australia.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday!

TIS In The News

TIS was featured in The Edmonton Journal newspaper on Monday, February 13. The story focused on five University of Alberta Education students who have travelled to Macau to participate in a 4-month practicum program at TIS. It's the first time student-teachers from Alberta have conducted their practicum outside of Canada. Click here to view the article.

UBC Summer Music Institute 2009

TIS parents and students are invited to attend an information session about the University of British Columbia Summer Music Institute 2009 on Saturday, February 28 from 2:30-3;30 p.m. in Room 232 at TIS. The annual summer music study tour will be held July 11-24, 2009 at the School of Music, University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
If you would like more information about the program and would like to attend the session, please e-mail info@puremusic.hk and provide the student's name, class, instrument and number of people attending. If you have any questions, please call 852 3520 2628 or contact TIS Secondary Music Teacher Iris Chu at iris.chu@tis.edu.mo.

New Pre-Kindergarten Classes Offered

TIS will be offering two full-day and two half-day Pre-Kindergarten classes (3-year-olds) beginning September 2009. We will be accepting applications for all grade levels for the 2009-2010 school year starting March 1st. Please visit the school or e-mail us at tis@tis.edu.mo. You can also visit our website at www.tis.edu.mo for more information.

Give The Gift of Life!

TIS will be holding its annual blood drive on Thursday, February 19 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the MPR. Although all blood types are needed, the Macao Blood Transfusion Service is most in need of the RhD negative blood type, found most commonly in Caucasian people. We encourage the TIS community to come out and support this important school event. Sandwiches and cookies will be available for all those who donate. Please bring some form of identification, such as a Macao ID Card, passport or blue card. Repeat donors need only bring their donor card.

Play Showcases Amazing Talent At TIS

Senior drama students performed their own adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Othello" on Friday, January 16. "False Truths", was co-written by members of the Drama 20 class. Students also directed, wrote and recorded original music, and designed the costumes for the production.

TIS Welcomes The Year Of The Ox

TIS celebrated Chinese New Year in style on Friday, January 16 as students from Pre-K to Grade 12 performed a variety of songs and dances to usher in the Year of the Ox. The hard work and hours of practice were apparent in all of the performances, including the Lion Dance which wrapped up the morning and afternoon concerts. To everyone's surprise, one of the lions turned out to be none other than Principal Mr. Hryhirchuk and Vice Principal Mr. Stribbell!

Secondary School Examination Schedules

Tuesday, January 20
8:45 - English 10, English 20
9:00 - Math 30 Pure (Part A), Math 30 Applied (Part A)
12:30 - Math 20, Biology 20
1:00 - Math 30 Pure (Part B), Math 30 Applied (Part B)

Wednesday, January 21
8:45 - Social 10, Social 20
9:00 - Chemistry 20 (Part A)
1:00 - Chemistry 30 (Part B)

Thursday, January 22
8:45 - Science 10, Physics 20
9:00 - Biology 30 (Part A)
1:00 - Biology 30 (Part B)

Friday
Exams for students with date conflicts.
Registration and Course Selection Changes.

Canadian Official Visits TIS

TIS welcomed the Deputy Premier of Alberta, Canada on Tuesday, January 6. Ron Stevens (third from the left in the back row) is currently on a trade mission to Asia and visited TIS to meet with school administrators and tour the facilities.