TIS Signs Agreement With Canadian University

TIS and the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 3. The agreement establishes a formal understanding of cooperation and friendship between the two schools. Areas of cooperation will include student recruitment, field placements of University of Lethbridge students at TIS and student summer programming which will see TIS students visit the University of Lethbridge to further their studies in English.

TIS Students Shine At Macau Speech Contest

Perseverance paid off for Grade 12 student Gary Cai. After competing in his fourth Macao-wide English Speech Contest, he took home first place in the Senior High category with his speech on "Global Challenges in Macau Education". Grade 2 student Luis Chipenda Martins was also a winner, picking up third place in the Lower Primary category. Andy Zhang, In Tong Chan and Jenny Chan also gave solid performances at the finals and represented TIS with pride.
The Macao-wide English Speech Contest is held annually at the Macao Polytechnic Institute and consists of a prepared speech followed by a question and answer session.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Visits TIS

Musicians from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's brass quintet took some time out of their busy touring schedule to visit TIS and perform for students recently. The musicians performed a variety of classical pieces as well as some old-time favourites during the half-hour concert in the MPR. After the concert, they conducted instrumental workshops with TIS band members.

TIS In The News

The International School of Macao is highlighted in the latest issue of "Exchange", published by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. The article focuses on the recent development of the education sector in Macau and the many benefits TIS provides current and prospective students. Click here to view the article.

CTS Photo Students Showcase Their Work

A special exhibit showcasing the work of CTS photo students will be held in the Secondary Library at TIS this week. The show, entitled "Urban Ingredients: Exhibiting Cultural Composition," will be on display from 8:30-4 p.m. on October 15, 16 and 17. A special opening will be held on Wednesday, October 15 from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Community Day Postponed

Due to the rainy forecast, Community Day on Saturday, October 4th has been postponed until the following Saturday, October 11th.

New Library System More User-Friendly

A new library circulation system implemented over the summer months has made TIS' primary and secondary libraries much more user-friendly. The change-over involved weeks of bar-coding thousands of books and other resources, but the hard work has paid off in a big way.
Not only is the new software program compatible with the school's Mac computers (unlike the previous system), it's also web-based, so teachers don't have to be in the library to actually use the system. They can access information from their classrooms, at home or anywhere. That option will also be available to TIS students in the very near future. One of the most important benefits, however, is the system's search capability which makes the retrieval of information a snap for even the youngest students. A topic search using the new system will reveal every available resource in the TIS libraries. The program also provides links to approved websites where students can find additional information about their topic. Thanks to the new system, school librarian Ms Doucette has seen a dramatic increase in the number of students who now use the libraries on a regular basis. "My biggest problem is emptying the library at 4 p.m. Isn't that a nice problem to have?"