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.