Community Day, 9 October

Saturday, 9 October

• Elementary activities from 10am-12pm - face painting, arts and crafts (10-11am) and games (11am-12noon)
• High school activities from 12-2pm - dodge ball tournament

BBQ and drinks will be available from the TISPA stall.

Do you have something to sell? If you would like to host a stall selling new OR 2nd hand items on Community Day you can purchase a table for 100 MOP. You will be responsible for your table, but you keep the profits. NO DRINKS OR FOOD STALLS.

Enquiries Caroline Koutsouridis 66404818 or Jayne Lau 66893588

NO DRINKS OR FOOD STALLS.

Kindergarten Cancelled, Tuesday, 21 September

DSEJ has suspended class for kindergarten this morning. As such, our kindergarten PreK-SK will likewise be canceled.

Elementary and Secondary classes are still continuing.

University of British Columbia to visit TIS, 20 September

A representative from the University of British Columbia will provide an overview of the university, academic programs, admission requirements and the application process.

This presentation is for Grade 10, 11, 12 and parents.

20 September, at TIS, 3:00pm.

Curriculum Night - PARENTS ONLY

Dear Parents,

I would like to take this opportunity to invite all parents to attend our Curriculum Night on Thursday, 9 September, from 6pm to 8pm. Curriculum Night is an excellent opportunity to find out what your child will be studying this year. NOTE: this night is for parents only - please leave your children at home.

The Alberta curriculum is a rigorous curriculum that nurtures the whole child, culminating in grade 12. Come and learn why universities such Hong Kong University, Leeds University, Sheffield University, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Alberta, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, City University Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong are accepting students who graduate from TIS.

If you are unable to come, I invite you to find out more about our curriculum by accessing the many resources at the Alberta Education homepage.

As this is my first year as Head of Schools, I would also like to take the opportunity to meet you at Curriculum Night. Please feel free to introduce yourself. Our Leadership Team is eager to meet you and to strengthen our commitment to all of our students and families.

See you on Thursday!

Howard Stribbell
Head of Schools

Tigers Sport Roars Forward at TIS!

2010-2011 is going to be a great year for sport at TIS! This year we will have a new part-time Athletic Director (Mr Nick Fundytus) and full-time Athletic Coordinator (Mr Terry Iu) at the school, and many specialist coaches.

A new dedicated TIS sports homepage has been developed, where parents and students can find information on teams, fees and practice days. Most of the TIS tournament and team sports are for Grades 4-12.

The athletics department will create a system of intermurals for students too young to play on tournament teams.

The programme has 12 confirmed teams, with coaches, and several more to be arranged in the coming months. Team members may have the opportunity to play in tournaments in Hong Kong, China and Mongolia, as TIS is now a full member of the ACAMIS organization of international schools.

An information night will be held for parents on 16 September in the MPR.

Below is a list of confirmed teams for the school year. The TIS Tigers want to encourage and grow a culture of sport in the school, and encourage all students to try out for sport at TIS! Go Tigers!

Sr. Soccer (Gr 9-12, Feb-Apr)
Jr. Soccer (Gr 6-8, Sep-Nov)
Elementary Soccer (Gr4-5, Jan-Feb)
Sr. Basketball (Gr 9-12, Nov-Feb)
Jr. Basketball (Gr 6-8, Feb-May)
Sr. Badminton (Gr 9-12, Sep-Mar)
Elementary/Jr Badminton (Gr 4-8, Sep-Oct)
Cross-Country (Gr 4-12, Sep-Nov)
Swim Team (Gr 4-12, Sep-Jan)
Tennis (Gr 4-12, Sep-Oct)
Table Tennis (Gr 4-12, Jan-Mar)
Track and Field (Gr 4-12, Jan-Mar)
Cricket (Gr 1-7, 3 Sessions All Year)
Dance (Ages 4-12, 3 Sessions All Year)

. . . and more to come! We’re currently working on Sailing, Aussie Rules
Football and Tae Kwon Do.

Check the website for full details - https://sports.tis.edu.mo