The document provides a summary of upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City for the week of September 26, 2014. It discusses Peace Day celebrations held at the school to mark the International Day of Peace, with students and teachers wearing white and participating in assemblies, classroom discussions, and recreational activities focused on peace. It also announces university visits from selective American universities and an ABRSM High Scorers' Concert held at the school to honor music students who earned high scores.
The Humphrey Fellows, their host families, and Maxwell School staff and faculty gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2015-2016 Humphrey Fellows cohort and say farewell. Several speakers congratulated the Fellows on their hard work and success over the past year. The Fellows received certificates signed by President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry. One Fellow reflected on the diversity of experiences among the cohort and all they learned during their time in the U.S. The evening concluded with memories and well-wishes for the Fellows as they return home to apply what they learned.
The document summarizes the reconciliation efforts at Lakes District Secondary School over the past year. It describes how the school gathered Indigenous and non-Indigenous student leaders to learn about the impacts of residential schools. The students attended performances and lectures to educate themselves, then participated in sharing circles to discuss what they learned. They demonstrated their new understanding through a school-wide writing exercise. The school aims to continue its reconciliation work through a collaborative art project bringing students and community together.
This article summarizes two instances of members of the BIS community having their work selected for international publications, reflecting BIS's commitment to academic excellence and international mindedness. A Year 13 student wrote an article about friendship groups in international schools that will be published in World Student magazine. An assistant head of sixth form also had an article about promoting academic honesty published in the International School magazine. The article discusses the writing and publishing process for both individuals and how BIS promotes academic honesty and international mindedness among its students.
The document reports on commemorations of the UN International Day of Peace held on September 21, 2012 in over 30 countries. Events included seminars, conferences, poetry contests, clean-up activities, and interfaith ceremonies focused on themes of sustainable peace, peacebuilding, and creating a sustainable future.
Here are three potential classroom ideas based on Bloom's Taxonomy that could be used with the resources provided:
1. Applying: Have students work in groups to develop a proposal for an alternative policy to Australia's offshore processing and detention system for asylum seekers, based on their analysis of human rights issues and proposed solutions from Class Activity 2.
2. Analyzing: Provide students with transcripts or clips from interviews with participants after filming for Go Back to Where You Came From. Ask students to analyze how the experiences depicted on the show impacted the perspectives and views of different participants regarding refugees and asylum seekers.
3. Evaluating: After engaging with the case studies, facts, and classroom activities, have students individually evaluate their own
The document is a newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City Secondary Campus. It provides information about upcoming events at the school including university information evenings, activities starting, and trips week. It also summarizes the results of the school's five-year accreditation visit by the Council of International Schools, noting several strengths identified and that the school continues to be fully accredited. The head teacher expresses pride in the school's commitment to its mission of developing global citizens and providing intercultural understanding.
The document summarizes an auto safety awareness program called "Drive to Stay Alive" that was held in Peters Township. It details various activities at the event aimed at teaching student drivers safe driving skills. It discusses distracted driving simulations and how groups like the police and fire departments worked together on the event. The goal was to promote safety for young drivers around prom time and summer.
Universal Peace Federation chapters organized celebrations of the International Day of Peace, September 21. The theme was Education for Peace. "It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies." - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
UPF offers the following recommendations in support of the theme "Education for Peace":
The family is the original primary school. It is in the family, in relation to our parents, grandparents, siblings, and extended familial network, that we learn language, cultural values, ethics, religion, essential information related to survival, and basic attitudes toward others, including those who exist outside "the tribe." If within the family, centered on the parents and grandparents, there is an affirmation of education and, more importantly, an emphasis on moral education or character education, then the family becomes a school of peace. It is very important that we come to understand, value, and support the family as the primary school of peace.
While formal systems of education are naturally focused on development of professional capacities and skills that are necessary for employment and economic success, education must also give emphasis to moral education or character education. In this sense, education must consider the whole person. Traditionally, education comprises both the "arts" and the "sciences." The "arts" refer to the "liberal arts" or the "humanities" as a curriculum which introduces students to the great ideas of history and the moral and spiritual guidance that comes from classic literature, including sacred scriptures. Peace cannot be achieved by technology alone but requires ultimately a transformation of persons from selfishness, greed, and viciousness to benevolence, generosity, and self-discipline.
Interfaith dialogue, understanding, and cooperation are essential to peace. As long as beliefs within one religious tradition hold prejudicial attitudes toward people of other faiths, or even of people of divergent perspectives within one's own faith, peace cannot be achieved. Both the family system and the school system should cultivate interfaith awareness and mutual respect. Religious and interfaith illiteracy should not be tolerated, knowing that it contributes to bigotry, discrimination and, eventually, to violence. The curricula of the school system, from primary school to university, should include courses that respectfully and objectively teach about the great religious ideas and practitioners of history, just as we study the great art and literature of the major civilizations.
Issues of peace and security are enormously complex. Simplistic and ill-informed perspectives should not be encouraged. Forums, symposia, and publications that include various well-informed perspectives, contribute to balance and reasonable solutions.
The Humphrey Fellows, their host families, and Maxwell School staff and faculty gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2015-2016 Humphrey Fellows cohort and say farewell. Several speakers congratulated the Fellows on their hard work and success over the past year. The Fellows received certificates signed by President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry. One Fellow reflected on the diversity of experiences among the cohort and all they learned during their time in the U.S. The evening concluded with memories and well-wishes for the Fellows as they return home to apply what they learned.
The document summarizes the reconciliation efforts at Lakes District Secondary School over the past year. It describes how the school gathered Indigenous and non-Indigenous student leaders to learn about the impacts of residential schools. The students attended performances and lectures to educate themselves, then participated in sharing circles to discuss what they learned. They demonstrated their new understanding through a school-wide writing exercise. The school aims to continue its reconciliation work through a collaborative art project bringing students and community together.
This article summarizes two instances of members of the BIS community having their work selected for international publications, reflecting BIS's commitment to academic excellence and international mindedness. A Year 13 student wrote an article about friendship groups in international schools that will be published in World Student magazine. An assistant head of sixth form also had an article about promoting academic honesty published in the International School magazine. The article discusses the writing and publishing process for both individuals and how BIS promotes academic honesty and international mindedness among its students.
The document reports on commemorations of the UN International Day of Peace held on September 21, 2012 in over 30 countries. Events included seminars, conferences, poetry contests, clean-up activities, and interfaith ceremonies focused on themes of sustainable peace, peacebuilding, and creating a sustainable future.
Here are three potential classroom ideas based on Bloom's Taxonomy that could be used with the resources provided:
1. Applying: Have students work in groups to develop a proposal for an alternative policy to Australia's offshore processing and detention system for asylum seekers, based on their analysis of human rights issues and proposed solutions from Class Activity 2.
2. Analyzing: Provide students with transcripts or clips from interviews with participants after filming for Go Back to Where You Came From. Ask students to analyze how the experiences depicted on the show impacted the perspectives and views of different participants regarding refugees and asylum seekers.
3. Evaluating: After engaging with the case studies, facts, and classroom activities, have students individually evaluate their own
The document is a newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City Secondary Campus. It provides information about upcoming events at the school including university information evenings, activities starting, and trips week. It also summarizes the results of the school's five-year accreditation visit by the Council of International Schools, noting several strengths identified and that the school continues to be fully accredited. The head teacher expresses pride in the school's commitment to its mission of developing global citizens and providing intercultural understanding.
The document summarizes an auto safety awareness program called "Drive to Stay Alive" that was held in Peters Township. It details various activities at the event aimed at teaching student drivers safe driving skills. It discusses distracted driving simulations and how groups like the police and fire departments worked together on the event. The goal was to promote safety for young drivers around prom time and summer.
Universal Peace Federation chapters organized celebrations of the International Day of Peace, September 21. The theme was Education for Peace. "It is not enough to teach children how to read, write and count. Education has to cultivate mutual respect for others and the world in which we live, and help people forge more just, inclusive and peaceful societies." - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
UPF offers the following recommendations in support of the theme "Education for Peace":
The family is the original primary school. It is in the family, in relation to our parents, grandparents, siblings, and extended familial network, that we learn language, cultural values, ethics, religion, essential information related to survival, and basic attitudes toward others, including those who exist outside "the tribe." If within the family, centered on the parents and grandparents, there is an affirmation of education and, more importantly, an emphasis on moral education or character education, then the family becomes a school of peace. It is very important that we come to understand, value, and support the family as the primary school of peace.
While formal systems of education are naturally focused on development of professional capacities and skills that are necessary for employment and economic success, education must also give emphasis to moral education or character education. In this sense, education must consider the whole person. Traditionally, education comprises both the "arts" and the "sciences." The "arts" refer to the "liberal arts" or the "humanities" as a curriculum which introduces students to the great ideas of history and the moral and spiritual guidance that comes from classic literature, including sacred scriptures. Peace cannot be achieved by technology alone but requires ultimately a transformation of persons from selfishness, greed, and viciousness to benevolence, generosity, and self-discipline.
Interfaith dialogue, understanding, and cooperation are essential to peace. As long as beliefs within one religious tradition hold prejudicial attitudes toward people of other faiths, or even of people of divergent perspectives within one's own faith, peace cannot be achieved. Both the family system and the school system should cultivate interfaith awareness and mutual respect. Religious and interfaith illiteracy should not be tolerated, knowing that it contributes to bigotry, discrimination and, eventually, to violence. The curricula of the school system, from primary school to university, should include courses that respectfully and objectively teach about the great religious ideas and practitioners of history, just as we study the great art and literature of the major civilizations.
Issues of peace and security are enormously complex. Simplistic and ill-informed perspectives should not be encouraged. Forums, symposia, and publications that include various well-informed perspectives, contribute to balance and reasonable solutions.
˙ The Emergence and Meaning of ‘Governance’
˙ The Legislate Peace Campaign Around the World
˙ The HWPL Myanmar Religious Peace Camp
˙ UN Endorsed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
˙ Everyone has the Ability and the Responsibility to Change the World for the Better
˙ Companion of HWPL: Ivo Josipović
Matt Kupec: Is Syosset High School the Best in Nassau County?Matt Kupec
Syosset High School in Syosset, Long, Island, NY ranks as one of the best academic high schools in the country and it has produced a great many All-Long Island athletes. In the presentation, Syosset HS alum Matt Kupec provides an analysis and submits that Syosset is indeed the best high school in Nassau County
The document announces that Granada Hills Charter High School's senior project exhibition will take place in the quad before graduation, allowing 3-4 volunteers from each English class to present their senior projects to the community and showcase the diverse topics they researched over the semester such as cyberbullying, energy drinks, veganism, and obesity. The senior project was established to give students time and space to present their topic on a larger scale than their English class and the English department is excited to launch the exhibition to see the projects students worked hard on.
Global Citizenship And Design & Technologybensedman
Education for global citizenship aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values to participate in ensuring their own and others' well-being and make a positive global impact. This involves developing students' self-confidence, cooperation skills, and ability to resolve conflicts, which improves their motivation, behavior, and academic achievement. As the world's resources are unsustainable and inequality exists between rich and poor nations, tomorrow's adults need to learn to care for the planet. Developing critical thinking allows students to explore complex global issues, express their own opinions, and make informed choices that consider their responsibilities towards others.
The document outlines 4 projects being proposed to celebrate United Nations Week from October 4-8, 2010 at the University of Santo Tomas Education High School in Manila, Philippines. The 4 projects are: 1) An Amazing Race competition testing students' knowledge of social studies subjects; 2) A Quiz Bee competition in 3 rounds on history, economics, and current events; 3) An "aLive Museum" where classes portray different UN member countries; and 4) A "Search for Mr. & Ms. International" pageant where students represent countries. Each project provides objectives, mechanics, criteria for judging, and awards. A budget of 5,700 Philippine Pesos to fund trophies, food, printing, and other
The Dixon Scholarship Selection Committee selects deserving students for full or partial scholarships to attend Southwestern University. Committee members are mostly Southwestern alumni who value diversity and helping students who may not otherwise be able to attend. Selecting recipients is difficult each year as many qualified applicants apply. The scholarships honor the late Bishop Ernest T. Dixon Jr. and benefit high-achieving African American, Hispanic, and Native American students.
This document outlines lessons on global citizenship for high school students. It introduces the concept of global citizenship and how it relates to but differs from national citizenship. The lessons examine what it means to be a global citizen, the rights and responsibilities that come with global citizenship, and how individuals can take local actions that contribute to global issues. The document provides learning objectives, essential questions, and outlines for four lessons that align with Common Core State Standards.
Circle K International (CKI) members from California, Nevada, and Hawaii gathered from March 27-29 for their annual district convention. The purpose was to discuss bylaws, attend leadership workshops, and elect the upcoming district board. Members also enjoyed social activities like dancing, photos, games, and merchandise shopping. The convention aims to bring CKI members together from the region to conduct business and foster fellowship.
Dear National Coordinator, Board, Patron, Partners, Members, other Campus Chapters and Supporters of Patrots Ghana Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Chapter.
Observances of the UN International Day of Families organized by chapters of the Universal Peace Federation, May 2012. Theme: "Ensuring Work Family Balance." Affirmed by civilizations and religions for millennia, the family forms the basis of natural procreation, lineage, the honoring of parents and grandparents, and our development as spiritual and rational beings.
UPF regards the family as the school of love and the foundation for a stable society. Marriage between husband and wife lays the foundation for the family. The father and the mother complement one another biologically and psychologically as they raise their children. The family has both private and public functions, promoting both social cohesion and intergenerational solidarity. The love we receive at home provides the framework for fulfilling our potential as human beings.
Social cohesion is learned in the family where members attend to the well-being of one another. Likewise, when families contribute to the well-being of their community, the community prospers, offering benefit and protection for families in return.
The importance of grandparents in promoting intergenerational solidarity cannot be underestimated. They are the repositories of information about the ancestors and the conveyers of tradition and culture. The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is second in emotional power only to that between parents and children. Together, the grandparents, parents, and children form a link between the past, the present and the future.
Every culture throughout the world affirms the central role of the family in promoting social integration, intergenerational solidarity, and a healthy society. Religious traditions such as Confucianism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism emphasize the sacred and social significance of the family.
The purpose and ideal of marriage and the family center on procreation, raising children within a committed and faithful relationship of the natural parents, and the development of love and spiritual well-being. However, UPF also acknowledges that no one attains this ideal without education and a supportive social, ethical, political, and cultural environment. For this reason, UPF advocates the development of educational programs that help individuals gain a better understanding of the virtues and skills necessary for the most fulfilling relationships and happy, thriving marriages and families.
Vice President
Zach Allen
Junior, Economics
Edina Country Club
Treasurer
Sarah Katona
Soph., Accounting
Edina Country Club
Secretary
Grant Kregness
Freshman, Civil Engineering
Edina Country Club
Athletic Chair
Jon Delaney
Freshman, Actuarial Science
Edina Country Club
Social Chair
Grant Alex
Soph., Marketing
Edina Country Club
Philanthropy Chair
Jenna Baker
Soph., Psychology
Edina Country Club
Golf Relations Chair
Joey Schwappach
Junior, Finance
Edina Country Club
New Scholars Chair
Zach Allen
The document provides a summary of examination and test results from the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2014 year. It reports that students achieved outstanding results, with all Key Stage 2 students performing well above national averages in England. For IGCSE exams, 64.9% of examinations received A* or A grades, exceeding the UK average of 23%. IB Diploma students achieved an average score of 35.3 points, well above the world average of 29.8 points. The school celebrated these strong results that demonstrate high academic standards and prepare students for top universities worldwide.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City's Secondary Campus. It includes details about Year 12 induction, digital citizenship, an upcoming fun run, university visits, after-school activities registration, sports news and parent-teacher group meetings. Upcoming events include football registration, parent information evenings, university visits and the start of after-school activities. The head teacher encourages students to maintain a positive mood to support effective learning and provides traffic tips for parents dropping off students.
The document provides instructions for creating an account on the website HelpWriting.net in order to request writing assistance. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email, 2) Complete an order form with instructions and deadline, 3) Review bids from writers and choose one, 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment, 5) Request revisions until satisfied. The website promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work.
The document provides instructions for requesting writing assistance from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and select one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, with a refund offered for plagiarized work.
Adelphi University held various events during International Education Week to promote global awareness and cultural exchange. These events included lectures, a language lunch featuring international cuisine, and a panel discussion on different faiths. The weeklong events saw growing attendance and helped students learn how to market their international experiences to potential employers. Currently, over 400 international students study at Adelphi while dozens of Adelphi students study abroad each semester.
The document summarizes the launch of the Institute for Global Citizenship and Equity at Centennial College. It provides details on the launch event including a speech by the President and presentations by four guest speakers at different campus locations. The speakers discussed topics like youth engagement, the cultural legacy of the ancient Middle East, women's and children's rights in Iraq, and First Nations peoples as global citizens seeking equity. The launch aimed to advance the college's commitment to global citizenship, social justice and equity through the new Institute.
This document provides a summary of upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City for the week of September 5th, 2014. It includes information about parent information evenings, university visits, sports registration, and activities registration deadlines. The document also previews the menu for the school cafeteria for the following week and reminds readers of upcoming Parent Teacher Group meetings.
The document discusses the opportunities provided by InterConnections 21 (IC21), a non-profit organization, for students to engage with global issues through programs like volunteer service trips, Model UN conferences, and environmental conferences. The author reflects on their personal experience participating in IC21 programs since 8th grade, including serving as Secretary General of the 10th annual Teton County Model UN conference. The author advocates for Model UN, noting it teaches students skills like public speaking, debate, and diplomacy while connecting them to a global community.
The newsletter provides an overview of events from Term 1 of the Future Footprints program in 2016. It discusses the Welcome to Country event at Kings Park, the first student camp, and the election of the Student Council President and Vice President. It aims to inspire and support Indigenous students to be successful, confident leaders.
Brown Univ IPC - Black Alumni Reunion 2013 - Program BookletTiffani Scott
This document provides information about the 2013 Black Alumni Reunion at Brown University held from October 18-20, 2013. It includes welcome letters from Brown University's President Christina Paxson and the President of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council, Karen McLaurin Chesson. It provides details about the schedule of events, featured speakers and organizations, and thanks those involved in organizing the reunion. The theme of the reunion is "Investing in Us: Past, Present & Future" which celebrates the history and legacy of Brown's first African American graduate Inman Page while supporting current and future black students, faculty, and alumni.
This newsletter summarizes special moments from the first academic term at Green Heights International American School (GHAIS). It highlights two sections: school activities with a focus on academic achievements, and uniquely cool moments of student life. Some key events covered include celebrating Hajj and 6th of October, a "Speak English" campaign, a STEM education initiative, school trips, sports activities, and the election of the new Student Council. The newsletter aims to showcase precious school memories and moments to keep them alive in students' minds.
˙ The Emergence and Meaning of ‘Governance’
˙ The Legislate Peace Campaign Around the World
˙ The HWPL Myanmar Religious Peace Camp
˙ UN Endorsed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
˙ Everyone has the Ability and the Responsibility to Change the World for the Better
˙ Companion of HWPL: Ivo Josipović
Matt Kupec: Is Syosset High School the Best in Nassau County?Matt Kupec
Syosset High School in Syosset, Long, Island, NY ranks as one of the best academic high schools in the country and it has produced a great many All-Long Island athletes. In the presentation, Syosset HS alum Matt Kupec provides an analysis and submits that Syosset is indeed the best high school in Nassau County
The document announces that Granada Hills Charter High School's senior project exhibition will take place in the quad before graduation, allowing 3-4 volunteers from each English class to present their senior projects to the community and showcase the diverse topics they researched over the semester such as cyberbullying, energy drinks, veganism, and obesity. The senior project was established to give students time and space to present their topic on a larger scale than their English class and the English department is excited to launch the exhibition to see the projects students worked hard on.
Global Citizenship And Design & Technologybensedman
Education for global citizenship aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values to participate in ensuring their own and others' well-being and make a positive global impact. This involves developing students' self-confidence, cooperation skills, and ability to resolve conflicts, which improves their motivation, behavior, and academic achievement. As the world's resources are unsustainable and inequality exists between rich and poor nations, tomorrow's adults need to learn to care for the planet. Developing critical thinking allows students to explore complex global issues, express their own opinions, and make informed choices that consider their responsibilities towards others.
The document outlines 4 projects being proposed to celebrate United Nations Week from October 4-8, 2010 at the University of Santo Tomas Education High School in Manila, Philippines. The 4 projects are: 1) An Amazing Race competition testing students' knowledge of social studies subjects; 2) A Quiz Bee competition in 3 rounds on history, economics, and current events; 3) An "aLive Museum" where classes portray different UN member countries; and 4) A "Search for Mr. & Ms. International" pageant where students represent countries. Each project provides objectives, mechanics, criteria for judging, and awards. A budget of 5,700 Philippine Pesos to fund trophies, food, printing, and other
The Dixon Scholarship Selection Committee selects deserving students for full or partial scholarships to attend Southwestern University. Committee members are mostly Southwestern alumni who value diversity and helping students who may not otherwise be able to attend. Selecting recipients is difficult each year as many qualified applicants apply. The scholarships honor the late Bishop Ernest T. Dixon Jr. and benefit high-achieving African American, Hispanic, and Native American students.
This document outlines lessons on global citizenship for high school students. It introduces the concept of global citizenship and how it relates to but differs from national citizenship. The lessons examine what it means to be a global citizen, the rights and responsibilities that come with global citizenship, and how individuals can take local actions that contribute to global issues. The document provides learning objectives, essential questions, and outlines for four lessons that align with Common Core State Standards.
Circle K International (CKI) members from California, Nevada, and Hawaii gathered from March 27-29 for their annual district convention. The purpose was to discuss bylaws, attend leadership workshops, and elect the upcoming district board. Members also enjoyed social activities like dancing, photos, games, and merchandise shopping. The convention aims to bring CKI members together from the region to conduct business and foster fellowship.
Dear National Coordinator, Board, Patron, Partners, Members, other Campus Chapters and Supporters of Patrots Ghana Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Chapter.
Observances of the UN International Day of Families organized by chapters of the Universal Peace Federation, May 2012. Theme: "Ensuring Work Family Balance." Affirmed by civilizations and religions for millennia, the family forms the basis of natural procreation, lineage, the honoring of parents and grandparents, and our development as spiritual and rational beings.
UPF regards the family as the school of love and the foundation for a stable society. Marriage between husband and wife lays the foundation for the family. The father and the mother complement one another biologically and psychologically as they raise their children. The family has both private and public functions, promoting both social cohesion and intergenerational solidarity. The love we receive at home provides the framework for fulfilling our potential as human beings.
Social cohesion is learned in the family where members attend to the well-being of one another. Likewise, when families contribute to the well-being of their community, the community prospers, offering benefit and protection for families in return.
The importance of grandparents in promoting intergenerational solidarity cannot be underestimated. They are the repositories of information about the ancestors and the conveyers of tradition and culture. The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is second in emotional power only to that between parents and children. Together, the grandparents, parents, and children form a link between the past, the present and the future.
Every culture throughout the world affirms the central role of the family in promoting social integration, intergenerational solidarity, and a healthy society. Religious traditions such as Confucianism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism emphasize the sacred and social significance of the family.
The purpose and ideal of marriage and the family center on procreation, raising children within a committed and faithful relationship of the natural parents, and the development of love and spiritual well-being. However, UPF also acknowledges that no one attains this ideal without education and a supportive social, ethical, political, and cultural environment. For this reason, UPF advocates the development of educational programs that help individuals gain a better understanding of the virtues and skills necessary for the most fulfilling relationships and happy, thriving marriages and families.
Vice President
Zach Allen
Junior, Economics
Edina Country Club
Treasurer
Sarah Katona
Soph., Accounting
Edina Country Club
Secretary
Grant Kregness
Freshman, Civil Engineering
Edina Country Club
Athletic Chair
Jon Delaney
Freshman, Actuarial Science
Edina Country Club
Social Chair
Grant Alex
Soph., Marketing
Edina Country Club
Philanthropy Chair
Jenna Baker
Soph., Psychology
Edina Country Club
Golf Relations Chair
Joey Schwappach
Junior, Finance
Edina Country Club
New Scholars Chair
Zach Allen
The document provides a summary of examination and test results from the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2014 year. It reports that students achieved outstanding results, with all Key Stage 2 students performing well above national averages in England. For IGCSE exams, 64.9% of examinations received A* or A grades, exceeding the UK average of 23%. IB Diploma students achieved an average score of 35.3 points, well above the world average of 29.8 points. The school celebrated these strong results that demonstrate high academic standards and prepare students for top universities worldwide.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City's Secondary Campus. It includes details about Year 12 induction, digital citizenship, an upcoming fun run, university visits, after-school activities registration, sports news and parent-teacher group meetings. Upcoming events include football registration, parent information evenings, university visits and the start of after-school activities. The head teacher encourages students to maintain a positive mood to support effective learning and provides traffic tips for parents dropping off students.
The document provides instructions for creating an account on the website HelpWriting.net in order to request writing assistance. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email, 2) Complete an order form with instructions and deadline, 3) Review bids from writers and choose one, 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment, 5) Request revisions until satisfied. The website promises original, high-quality content and refunds for plagiarized work.
The document provides instructions for requesting writing assistance from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and select one based on qualifications. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment if satisfied. 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction, with a refund offered for plagiarized work.
Adelphi University held various events during International Education Week to promote global awareness and cultural exchange. These events included lectures, a language lunch featuring international cuisine, and a panel discussion on different faiths. The weeklong events saw growing attendance and helped students learn how to market their international experiences to potential employers. Currently, over 400 international students study at Adelphi while dozens of Adelphi students study abroad each semester.
The document summarizes the launch of the Institute for Global Citizenship and Equity at Centennial College. It provides details on the launch event including a speech by the President and presentations by four guest speakers at different campus locations. The speakers discussed topics like youth engagement, the cultural legacy of the ancient Middle East, women's and children's rights in Iraq, and First Nations peoples as global citizens seeking equity. The launch aimed to advance the college's commitment to global citizenship, social justice and equity through the new Institute.
This document provides a summary of upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City for the week of September 5th, 2014. It includes information about parent information evenings, university visits, sports registration, and activities registration deadlines. The document also previews the menu for the school cafeteria for the following week and reminds readers of upcoming Parent Teacher Group meetings.
The document discusses the opportunities provided by InterConnections 21 (IC21), a non-profit organization, for students to engage with global issues through programs like volunteer service trips, Model UN conferences, and environmental conferences. The author reflects on their personal experience participating in IC21 programs since 8th grade, including serving as Secretary General of the 10th annual Teton County Model UN conference. The author advocates for Model UN, noting it teaches students skills like public speaking, debate, and diplomacy while connecting them to a global community.
The newsletter provides an overview of events from Term 1 of the Future Footprints program in 2016. It discusses the Welcome to Country event at Kings Park, the first student camp, and the election of the Student Council President and Vice President. It aims to inspire and support Indigenous students to be successful, confident leaders.
Brown Univ IPC - Black Alumni Reunion 2013 - Program BookletTiffani Scott
This document provides information about the 2013 Black Alumni Reunion at Brown University held from October 18-20, 2013. It includes welcome letters from Brown University's President Christina Paxson and the President of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council, Karen McLaurin Chesson. It provides details about the schedule of events, featured speakers and organizations, and thanks those involved in organizing the reunion. The theme of the reunion is "Investing in Us: Past, Present & Future" which celebrates the history and legacy of Brown's first African American graduate Inman Page while supporting current and future black students, faculty, and alumni.
This newsletter summarizes special moments from the first academic term at Green Heights International American School (GHAIS). It highlights two sections: school activities with a focus on academic achievements, and uniquely cool moments of student life. Some key events covered include celebrating Hajj and 6th of October, a "Speak English" campaign, a STEM education initiative, school trips, sports activities, and the election of the new Student Council. The newsletter aims to showcase precious school memories and moments to keep them alive in students' minds.
The document provides information about the Social Justice Summit, including:
1) It thanks various sponsors and departments for making the summit possible and free to attend.
2) The summit was started in 2004 to educate students about social issues, empower them to get involved, and connect them to organizations.
3) The one-day event includes workshops on topics like racial identity, supporting undocumented students, and disability rights. It also features speakers and a resource fair.
The document summarizes the 2002-2003 academic year at the American University in Cairo (AUC). It discusses the transition to a new president, David Arnold, the progress on the new campus site, and fundraising efforts. It also highlights initiatives to promote cross-cultural understanding between students from the Middle East, United States, and other parts of the world through conferences and courses held in different locations.
Youre Invited To Brighten The World.Oct13Ashfaq Ishaq
The document invites children to join the World Children's Festival, which will be held June 17-19 on the National Mall in Washington DC. The festival celebrates children's creativity and features performances and workshops by children from around the world. It aims to encourage creative and holistic development in children. The International Child Art Foundation organizes the event every four years to bring together diverse communities around supporting children.
The newsletter provides updates from the Principal, Head of Secondary, and Head of Primary on various school events including International Week celebrations, upcoming sports tournaments and exams, and recognition of student accomplishments; it also includes the lunch menu and contact information for various school departments.
Culturally-Relevant Teaching for Elementary ESOLKim Moore
This document discusses culturally responsive teaching and provides resources for teachers. It outlines four conditions for culturally responsive teaching: establishing inclusion, developing attitude, enhancing meaning, and engendering competence. Teachers are encouraged to learn about students' cultures and make connections between students' home and school lives. The document also shares strategies for building background knowledge through visualization, developing vocabulary, and using disciplinary literacy to meet standards. Community involvement is presented as important for making a difference.
The document contains feedback from various individuals about their experiences with Face to Faith, an organization that facilitates video conferences between students of different faiths and cultures. Comments express how the program helps students gain cultural understanding and acceptance of differences, build confidence in interacting with those unlike themselves, and see issues from a more global perspective. Educators note benefits like promoting interfaith dialogue, teaching important communication skills, and challenging assumptions. Overall, the feedback indicates Face to Faith positively impacts participants' openness to diversity and understanding of other viewpoints.
The document is a newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City that provides information on upcoming events and activities at the school for the week of May 22nd.
It includes details about exam weeks for Years 10 and 12, an IBDP Visual Arts Exhibition opening, a graduation ceremony, and an upcoming literature show. It also provides information on enhanced security procedures, a fundraising campaign for Nepal earthquake relief that has raised over 22 million VND, and community service projects from Year 12 students. Updates are given on university representatives visiting the school and a college counselor's tour of University of California campuses. Finally, it advertises upcoming sports programs and the menu for the Underground & BIStro cafeteria
This newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City provides information about upcoming events at the An Phu Primary campus:
- End of term reports will be issued on June 12th along with class lists for next year. Various end of term events are scheduled throughout June including an art exhibition, parent drop-in, disco and the term ending on June 26th.
- Updates are provided on recent trips taken by Year 6 classes to Malaysia and a summer music concert.
- The PE department announces a change to the briefing time for the upcoming BIS Aquathlon and provides information on holiday programs.
- The art, music and learning support departments provide information on recent and upcoming
The document provides information about upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City, including Year 12 student projects, drama productions, a design competition, community service projects, and sports news. It discusses fundraising efforts for rebuilding communities in Nepal that have raised over 42 million VND so far. It also provides results from the school's 8th annual aquathlon event and recognizes student and staff accomplishments.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City, including:
- A Milepost 3 speech contest on June 16th from 6-7:15pm where 10 finalists will perform speeches they have been preparing.
- The EYFS held their summer concert on June 11th where the youngest students performed a story about naughty animals stealing fruit.
- The TXstravaganza summer concert on June 10th featured performances by the TX choirs, string group, brass ensemble, and soloists.
- Sports programmes and camps will be held during the summer break from June 29th to July 3rd and August 21st to 25th in swimming
The document provides a summary of upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City for the week of June 5th. It includes details about:
- An AP2 flea market on June 7th from 9am
- LAMDA examinations from June 8th to 11th
- A Year 6 parent transition meeting on June 9th at 3pm
- Reports being issued for Years 8, 10, 11, and 12
- Upcoming PTG and quiz night events
- Sports and music event recaps
- A message from the Head Teacher about the graduation ceremony and advice for students embarking on the next phase of their lives focusing on integrity.
The document provides a summary of upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City for the week of June 5th. It includes details about:
- An AP2 flea market on June 7th from 9am.
- LAMDA examinations from June 8th to 11th.
- A Year 6 parent transition meeting on June 9th at 3pm.
- Various other upcoming events like a PTG meeting, quiz, year 11 prom, and exam reports.
It also provides more in-depth articles on the graduation ceremony, a cricket match results, music performances, and ABRSM practical exams scheduled for June 10th to 29th.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City in June. It includes:
- Dates for a summer concert on June 10th, an EYFS summer concert on June 11th, clubs finishing on June 14th, and a speech contest on June 16th.
- A summary of a head teacher's message about taking charge of your life and acting with integrity, celebrating 12 students who received a Masters of Integrity award.
- Details about sports programmes and camps during the summer break from June 29th to July 3rd and August 21st to 25th.
- Results from a U11 netball tournament where the school team won.
This newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City provides information about upcoming events at the An Phu Primary campus. It announces staffing changes for the next school year, including both teachers leaving and joining the school. It also shares news from various departments, including the Year 2 class learning about capacity, the Year 4 class gardening project, and preparations for the annual Aquathlon event.
The document provides dates and information for upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It includes:
- An MP1 production on pirates vs mermaids that was held on May 29th.
- Dates for end of term clubs and concerts in June.
- Information on charity fundraisers and holiday programs.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City An Phu Primary campus. It discusses the successful performance of BIS teams at the recent Primary FOBISIA games in swimming, athletics, football, and tee-ball. It also provides updates on various school departments and extracurricular activities including the EYFS, Year 1, PE, and Art departments. It announces the schedule of school fees for the upcoming academic year and includes the headteacher's message and information about charity efforts to rebuild schools damaged in Nepal.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City for the week of May 29th. It includes details about performances of Romeo and Juliet, an aquathlon event, holiday sports programs, the PTG meeting, and menus for the cafeteria. Graduation ceremonies for Year 13 students are also mentioned, as well as the total amount raised so far for Nepal earthquake relief.
This newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City provides information about upcoming events, recent activities, and contact details. Key details include:
- Dates for trips by Years 6 and 5 in late May and early June
- A draft of class lists for the 2015-2016 school year will be sent to parents on May 29th
- Recent activities included Year 3 learning about chocolate, Year 5 designing carnivorous plants and dissecting hearts
- Details are provided about various after school programs, sports activities, and fundraising efforts
The document provides key dates and information for the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City. It includes dates for upcoming school events in May and June such as a Year 6 trip, MP1 production, summer concerts, and the last day of term. It also summarizes recent school activities like the swimming gala and a Year 4 community project retelling Vietnamese folk tales. Contact information is provided as well as notices about upcoming sports programs during the summer break.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City. It lists the following dates:
- Term 3 clubs will start on May 18th.
- The MP1 swimming gala will be held on May 21st.
- The MP2/3 swimming gala will be held on May 22nd.
- The MP1 production will be held on May 29th.
- The summer concert will be held on June 10th.
It also provides information about fundraising events being held to support victims of the Nepal earthquake, including a cake and card sale, sponsored swim, and Bollywood dance session. The newsletter encourages parents to volunteer and donate baked goods
BIS students organized a fundraiser to help rebuild schools damaged by the Nepal earthquake. They met with Vietnamese singer Hong Nhung, a rhino conservation ambassador, to discuss their efforts. These included collecting signatures, setting up donation boxes, and creating posters. BIS swimmers also had success at the ISHCMC Invitational Swimming competition, with the school winning the overall team trophy and several individual trophies.
This newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City provides information about upcoming events and recent activities. Key details include:
- Extracurricular clubs will begin on May 18th and the headteacher will host a coffee morning on May 20th.
- The school's swim team competed well at an international swim meet over the weekend of May 9th-10th.
- A group of students discussed the illegal rhino horn trade with a famous Vietnamese singer supporting rhino conservation efforts.
- The newsletter provides sign-up links for parents to volunteer for various school committees for the upcoming year.
This document is the May issue of the British International School's secondary campus newsletter. It provides information on upcoming exams, events, and important dates in May. It includes articles from the Head Teacher about exam preparations and security procedures, as well as advice on managing exam stress and supporting students. Key events mentioned are IB and IGCSE exams taking place, drama showcases, assessment weeks, and upcoming report dates for various year levels.
The document is the May newsletter from the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City Tu Xuong Primary. It includes:
- Dates for upcoming events like swimming galas, productions and term club start/finish dates.
- Congratulations to students who received Master of Learning certificates for Respect and Perseverance.
- Announcement of assessments in English, maths and science over the next two weeks.
- Congratulations to the finalists in the Young Musician of the Year competition, including third place awarded to Andrew.
- Details of upcoming PE events like football matches and the BIS Athletics Meet.
- Information about the Primary swimming galas on May 21st and
The newsletter provides information on upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City. It includes details about extra-curricular activities beginning on May 18th, a Headteacher's Coffee Morning on May 20th, and the FOBISIA Games from May 20th to 24th. The newsletter also provides updates from various school departments, including the Music Department, PE Department, PSHE Department, EYFS Department, and Year 2 Department. It concludes with the school's lunch menus for the coming weeks.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh City. Key details include:
- An upcoming parents' meeting on June 5th and the Year 6 transition day at another campus on July 7th.
- Clubs will start again at the beginning of Term 3 on May 18th.
- Dates for holiday programmes in swimming, football, basketball and other sports between April 20th-24th and April 27th-May 1st.
- Information about an upcoming PTG meeting on May 6th and social event on May 13th.
- Details of a summer camp option in Switzerland through the school's affiliation with Nord Anglia Education.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City An Phu Primary campus. It includes:
- Dates for the diary such as the start of Term 3 on April 20th and extracurricular clubs beginning on April 18th.
- Summaries of events that occurred such as the Year 6 students visiting another campus and performances by Milepost 3 students.
- Information from departments including the music department announcing the "Young Musician of the Year" and the PE department discussing sports tournaments.
- Details from the PTG on recent and upcoming events including discos and their annual general meeting.
- Announcements from the headteacher about celebrating diversity
1. BISbuzz Issue 06 | 1
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - HO CHI MINH CITY| SECONDARY CAMPUS
SEPTEMBER 26 2014 | ISSUE 06
IN THIS ISSUE
From the Head Teacher 02
Universities visits 03
Peace Day at BIS 04
4th ABRSM High Scorers’ Concert 06
Community Services 07
BBGV Fun Run 08
PTG 09
International Day 12
Mathematics news 13
From The BIStro & Underground 16
September
28th BBGV Fun Run (please note revised BIS Group
Photo time of 7.30am)
29th Dragon's Den Competition, 3pm
October
1st Year 12 CEM testing
3rd Loyola University Chicago visit, 2.45pm
8th Year 11 Options Evening, 6.30pm
9th Battle of the Bands, 7pm
10th Year 7 Settling in letter
UPCOMING EVENTS
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From The Head Teacher
It has been an active week at BIS, with our Year 13 Group 4 (Science) Project taking place. The
presentation boards are still in the Undercroft on display so do take a look if you are in school. This
project is a key part of the IB Diploma Programme and allows students to develop the sort of team-
working skills that all professional scientists need in their careers. Visitors from universities in the USA
were very impressed with how articulate and informed our students were on the day.
On Thursday we held our Year 9 IGCSE Options Evening, one step in the process of choosing subjects for
Year 10. Parents and students heard about the courses and the choice process and had plenty of
opportunity to consult subject teachers.
Richard Dyer
Head Teacher
Secondary
Only at BIS
Earlier this week as I passed the BIStro at around 3.15pm, the space be-
tween the tables was alive with colour. Nam Tran from Year 13 was run-
ning her Juggling Club and coloured balls and silver clubs were flying
through the air. Moving to take a closer look, I could hear a two of the
students talking while juggling: in Spanish! They were helping each other
learn Spanish vocabulary while learning to juggle. Las malabaristas de
BIS! That’s real multi-tasking. Only at BIS!
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On Monday 22nd
September BIS was honoured to welcome four of the most selective universities in the
United States. It was the first visit for the four universities and following the Counsellor Reception held for
Columbia, Duke, Georgetown, Northwestern and Princeton in BIS on Sunday 14th
September nine of the
most selective US universities have now visited our school.
This week marks a new record of university visits to the school. In total BIS has welcomed 51 colleges and
universities including UC Berkeley, UC Davis, Perpperdine, DePaul, Lewis & Clark and Chapman. These
relationships have been developed following a busy summer attending the Overseas Association for
College Admission Counselling Conference in Tampa Florida, and a tour to Chicago to meet with eight uni-
versities,
Our four guests on Monday evening gave a first-hand insight into selective US universities. After a
thorough explanation of degree programmes, the facilitating nature of liberal arts and science education
and how this dovetails with a specialisation in a major or often double major of the student’s choice the
audience were invited to ask questions from the floor. Our own Huy Do from 13N asked a pertinent
question on the financial aid and scholarships available at each university. Each university then fielded
personal questions at their own table and were gracious enough to spend considerable time with our
community beyond the 8.30 scheduled finish time.
On Tuesday we welcomed the four universities back for a personal audience with our students over
lunch. At the end of the visit our guests toured the school and engaged with our Year 13 students who
were giving their presentations in the IB Group 4 Project Day. They were very impressed with the calibre
of our students, their inventive ideas, quality of presentation and collaboration.
I will be attending the IB Higher Education Symposium at the University of Hong Kong in October where I
will be learning more about the value of IB in preparing students for the most prestigious universities
worldwide as well as meeting universities personally to engage with them and advocate for our students.
We look forward to attending OACAC again in the future where we will continue to welcome highly
selective universities back to BIS. From this year’s experience Columbia, Cornell, Chicago, Duke,
Georgetown, Northwestern, Princeton, Rice and Vanderbilt have an
open invitation to return BIS in the future and we look forward to
welcoming them.
Lastly, I would like to thank our community for the wonderful
support of this week’s event.
Aidan B Crowley
College & University Guidance Counsellor
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Peace One Day is a non-profit organisation whose
mission is "to institutionalise the International Day of
Peace, 21 September, making it a day that is
self-sustaining, an annual day of global unity, a day of
intercultural cooperation on a scale that humanity has
never known." The organisation was founded in 1999
by Jeremy Gilley, a British actor and documentary
filmmaker. After two years of campaigning by the
Peace One Day organisation, in 2001 the United
Nations dedicated 21st
September as the annual day
of global ceasefire and non-violence. Part of the Peace One Day campaign is to invite organisations,
businesses, schools and individuals to commemorate and celebrate the International Day of Peace
through educational and public awareness activities.
On Friday 19th
September, BIS joined this influential movement and celebrated Peace Day for the first
time. The Prefect Events Committee started planning and advertising for this event in June last academic
year. They wrote a proposal for the day, which they presented to Mr Dyer, and ran an assembly to start
getting students to think about global issues of peace and conflict. In order to make the day a success, the
students on the committee had to draw upon the organisational, time management and leadership skills
which they have developed during their experience as IB Diploma students.
On Peace Day at BIS, everyone was asked to wear white to school, the colour of peace. The day began
with an assembly, in which students were encouraged to reflect on the facts given to them in the previous
assembly, and a video was shown of students, teachers and support staff stating their wish that peace
would prevail in each and every country represented by our school community. During lessons, some
teachers included a subject-specific discussion focussed on peace-related issues, such as poverty, wars,
bullying and domestic violence. Mr Ball, who teaches Design and Technology, showed a video to students
about the devices used to clear landmines. Miss Mai taught students Vietnamese words concerned with
peace and conflict, and Mr Moore discussed nuclear war in Physics. Y12 Psychology lessons involved a
debate about whether there is a link between aggressive behaviour and watching violence on TV.
During lunch and break, students left messages of peace on the Peace Board. Some wished a happy and
peaceful day to everyone; others wrote their personal thoughts about peace or wished peace in countries
experiencing difficult times. A football activity called “One Day One Goal” took place in the new basketball
court at lunchtime. Students could shoot a “goal of peace” against volunteer teacher goal keepers. Thank
you to Mr Durrant, Mr Chandler, Mr Shah and Mr Gamwell for taking part. This activity showed the power
of sport in uniting people of all ages and nationalities.
Peace Day at BIS was a memorable and joyful event, made possible through the cooperation of students
and teachers. It spread awareness in the school community of Peace One Day and its mission, and
hopefully celebrating Peace Day will become a new tradition in BIS.
For more information about Peace One Day and its impact, please visit www.peaceoneday.org
By Alex Ivanova, 13S
Peace Day at BIS
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Thoughts about Peace Day by Year 10 students
“Would you like a future consumed by conflict or filled with peace? Do you think that conflict or peace is in
our hands? Young or old, rich or poor, people can make a difference in the world. We all have the power to
make a difference; we have the power to control the balance between peace and conflict.”
Edward Trinh
“Global peace is an ideal: a concept, which we, as human beings, should all strive for. Peace One Day is
the embodiment of this dream; the first step on our long path to a world without war and conflict.”
Carl Chua
“There is always a possibility of something if people try hard enough and work together as one. The
Wright Brothers believed in flight, and they spent their life dedicated to creating a machine which would
allow them to fly. Even though that flight lasted only 12 seconds, those 12 seconds allowed us to build
machines that could travel across the world, fly faster than the speed of sound, and even inspire others to
build something better. The Wright Brothers took the first step, to something even greater. Peace is like
flight, we just need one person to truly believe: to truly believe there could be world peace. That would
spread, and one day we would be able to achieve total world peace, just like we have achieved the power
of flight.
Sean Tan
“It is not the physical man who is evil, it’s the greed, the devil inside the mind that has possessed and
blinded men. To overcome this challenge, we have to be strong. To live in harmony and peace, we must
take action and free ourselves from being slaves of the money and the power.”
Anh Quan Tran
“Rather than building walls to keep us safe, we instead should cooperate, communicate, build trust and
try with effort to resolve issues rather than resolving it using physical methods. Rather than having to
build barriers between ourselves, we should start to think how to overcome these barriers and instead
build peace.”
Nathaniel Vo
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On Saturday 20th
September, BIS hosted the 4th
ABRSM High Scorers’ Concert. 21 students who all gained
distinctions for their recent ABRSM instrumental exams performed their favourite pieces from their exam.
The performers all played to an extremely high standard. The concert featured piano, recorder and
singing and grades from 1 to 8. BIS AP2 students performing included Joyce Chou, Chae Won Oh, Mai
Anh Tran, Mimi Tran Lam and Sanny Wu.
Congratulations to all performers.
Ian Alexander
Music Teacher
4th ABRSM High Scorers’ Concert
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Community Services
Helping Hand club
Monday's visit to Thien Phuoc, the first for three months, was one of the best I have been on in our eight
year relationship with the organisation.As soon as we arrived our group of ten students, some
experienced some new, launched straight into a whole array of activities and kept most of the Thien
Phuoc children happily occupied for nearly two hours of fun. The more mobile children are highly
energetic and enjoyed playing with lego, rolling beachballs and drawing, whilst the less mobile children
were entertained with books, toys, clapping games and plenty of hugs. What made the occasion so good
was not only the number of students who came, but also their commitment to making the activities so
much fun - it can be tiring after a long day at school. The response from the children at Thien Phuoc was a
joy to experience, and we all look forward to our next opportunity to play with them.
Tim English
Maths teacher
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The PTG held our newcomers coffee morning on 3rd September .
Around 25 parents attended this event. It was a nice opportunity for all
new parents to share information amongst themselves.
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PTG Wine & Cheese Evening
On 18th September, we spent a relaxed evening with about
70 parents and teachers joining the event.
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PTG Year Group Lunch
Keeping with our tradition, once again we have organized our year group lunches!
Mark your calendars for the following dates…
Year 7 : Monday 6th Oct ’14
Year 8 & 9 lunch : Tuesday 7th Oct ‘14
Year 10 & 11 lunch : Wednesday 8th Oct ’14
Year 12 & 13 lunch : Thursday 9th Oct ‘14
Details will be emailed to parents directly.
RSVP: bisptgap2@gmail.com
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What can maths teach us about music?
The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra Photo: Alamy
“The mind counting without being conscious that it is counting.” That’s how the the philosopher Leibniz described
listening to music. By the time he came along, the idea that music and maths had a deep connection had been
around for two millenia. It started with Pythagoras, flourished in the Renaissance, and then faded away in the Age of
Reason. Leibniz’s view was already dated when he uttered it. People had stopped looking to music for a beautiful
image of the “mystical mathematics of heaven,” as Sir Thomas Browne called it. Psychology and meaning and emo-
tions took over.
Now maths is making a comeback. It’s partly because cognitive scientists have become very interested in the ways
the brain grasps musical patterns. It turns out there are overlaps between musical and linguistic and mathematical
ability, which have spawned all kinds of theories about how music arose in prehistory. Oliver Sachs has written about
the miraculous powers of music to bring patients out of long-term catatonic states.
Also maths has changed in recent times. It’s no longer just about numbers. It’s about groups and symmetries and
chaos and complexity. Mathematicians are in search of patterns, and music is all about pattern-making. In the work
of some modern composers, the new maths and the new music actually touch. Webern’s music is full of little melodic
shapes turned around on their axes, or reversed as if seen in a mirror. The Greek-French composer Iannis Xenakis
conjured sounds out of Bernouilli’s equations, and Brownian motion.
All this was revealed in a brilliant lecture on music and symmetry, given by Marcus de Sautoy as part of the Swedish
Radio Symphony Orchestra’s Interplay series. Symmetry is something music has at the very basic level of sound.
Look at the make-up of a single sound on a 3-d oscilloscope, and you find the more pure and beautiful the sound,
the more symmetry it has. The purest sound of all is a sine wave, and that looks like a circle. And a circle has infinite
axes of symmetry.
All very neat. But for most people the sine wave isn’t beautiful, it’s dull. Stravinsky said its empty purity was like a
castration threat. What he wanted was scrunchy, dirty, human sounds. There’s a film of him going to the piano,
punching out the very scrunchy Rite of Spring chord, and saying with a grin, “I LOVE dissonance.” We all do – may-
be not quite as much as Stravinsky, but without a taste for harmonies which have a spice of dissonance in them, we
couldn’t follow the simplest harmonic progression.
That simple example hints that real music might need a healthy dash of disorder to be interesting. As de Sautoy
pointed out, artists and musicians have been aware that a too perfect symmetry is fatal to art. Thomas Mann said the
perfect symmetry of a snowflake is a foretaste of death. “To be perfectly symmetrical is to be perfectly dead,” said
Stravinsky.
Does that mean that maths is actually beside the point, when it comes to understanding music? Certainly not. Mathe-
maticians are intrigued by disorder, because they’ve discovered that they can actually grasp it with new mathemati-
cal tools. But beyond that, I get a sense from de Sautoy that maths itself is tainted by the human. Without the human
element of curiosity and an appetite for beauty, mathematical discovery would grind to a halt. “Maths is a narrative, it
has an emotional trajectory,” he said to me after his lecture. “You’re following a train of thought through to something,
and sometimes it’s obscure, or it might lead somewhere totally new which opens up a new landscape.”
For me this remark pointed to another deep affinity between maths and music. Maths is full of true equations. There
are an infinite number of them, and a computer can be programmed to produce them by the million. Similarly, in
“normal” harmonic music (modern music is a different case) there are an infinite number of “true” harmonic progres-
sions, i.e. ones which obey the laws of harmony you learn at conservatoire. But most of them are deadly dull.
Why do we choose one rather than another? Because it captivates us, for a reason we can’t quite define. It may be-
cause in some way the progression bends the rules, or actually breaks them. Bach broke the rules quite often, but
that doesn’t mean we lesser mortals can do it (as I was often reminded as a student, after handing in a ham-fisted
chorale harmonisation). If we could define the thing that gives that special x factor to harmonic progressions, we
could produce them to order, or get a computer to do it.
The case with maths isn’t quite the same. There the rules can’t be bent at all. But there’s a similar need to find a pat-
tern with that extra something, which opens the door to a new world. As the American mathematician Marson Morse
put it, “From an infinity of designs the mathematician chooses one pattern for beauty’s sake, and pulls it down to
earth.” As a description of what composers do, that could hardly be bettered.
Taken from Telegraph website
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The Terrifying Mathematics of Ebola
Ebola treatment facilities in Monrovia, the Liberian capital, are now so overwhelmed they are turning
away up to 30 infected people every day according the medical charity Medecins sans Frontieres.
Given the rate at which the virus is spreading, it says the virus will soon be having an “apocalyptic” im-
pact on the country and its neighbours unless there is a dramatic increase in international assistance.
“It could get very bad indeed,” said Prof John Edmunds, an epidemiologist at the London School of Hy-
giene and Tropical Medicine. ”And I mean you can’t rule out some sort of nightmare doomsday scenar-
io.”
“But the quicker we react and put interventions in place, the better chance we’ve got of avoiding some-
thing really, really serious.”
The leading epidemiologist is studying the spread of the virus in Monrovia, where the outbreak is now
most intense. He has told Channel 4 News that based on the current rate of spread and lack of power to
control it, it has the potential to infect the majority of the population of the country.
Getting a real handle on how fast the virus us spreading is becoming impossible. Official statistics are
largely based on admissions and deaths in Ebola treatment facilities, from which people are now being
turned away.
But based on data from recent weeks, researchers estimate each case in the community could be giving
rise to about 1.5 more cases. “That means each case that is turned away generates more than one new
case,” said Edmunds. And then you’re looking at an ongoing epidemic that could permeate right through
society unless we do something to stop it right now.”
“The doubling time of this epidemic is about two weeks, so if we are overwhelmed with our resources
right now, it’s going to be twice as bad in two weeks’ time.”
Last night the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $50m to support the emergency response to
Ebola. In recent days the US government has committed an additional $185m towards equipment and
100 medical personnel.
The British government also announced this week that it would build a 62-bed field hospital to help with
the outbreak in Sierra Leone. The US says its commitment has added an additional 1,000 beds. Howev-
er the World Health Organisation has estimated an additional 1,000 Ebola treatment beds are needed in
Monrovia alone.
See more at: http://blogs.channel4.com/tom-clarke-on-science/terrifying-mathematics-
ebola/1329#sthash.nYEPH2Xc.dpuf
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A positive whole number less than 100 has remain-
der 2 when it is divided by 3 , remainder 3 when it is
divided by 4 and remainder 4 when it is divided by
5 . What is its remainder when it is divided by 7 ?
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From the Underground & BIStro
Menu 3 (29 September)
From the Underground & BIStro
DAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MAIN COURSE
CHOOSE 1
Chicken Carbonara
OR
Roast Pork, Rice
Pasta Bolognese-Pork
OR
Sweet & Sour Fish,
Rice
Battered Fish &
Chips OR
Nasi Lemak
(Chicken & Egg)
Chili Con Carne -
Beef, Rice OR
Won Ton Noodle
Soup
Honey Lime Chicken,
Sautéed Potato
OR
Beef Rendang, Rice
VEGETABLES
Bok Choy & Carrot
Salad
Long Bean, Carrot
Salad
Morning Glory,
Carrot
Salad
Choy sum &
Carrot
Salad
Broccoli & Carrot
Salad
SOUP Choy sum Spinach & Melon
Tomato & Tofu
Soup
Mixed Vegetable Watercress
DESSERT Mixed Fruit Mixed Fruit Mixed Fruit Mixed Fruit Mixed Fruit
VEGETARIAN
Braised Tofu &
Beans, Rice
Choy sum Soup
Mixed Fruit
Veggie Pasta
Chickpeas Salad
Mixed Fruit
Vegetarian Chili
Con Carne, Rice
Tomato & Tofu
Soup
Mixed Fruit
Tofu Noodle
Soup
Choy sum &
Carrot
Mixed Fruit
Aloo Tikki Burger
Mixed Beans Salad
Mixed Fruit
DELI BAR
OPTION
Baguette & Wrap
Fill it with a variety of choices including ham, chicken, cheese, tuna mayonnaise, beef, baked bean,
mixed bean, bolognese sauce
SNACK MENU
Swiss Roll
Crème Puff
Fruit Cup
Chocolate Mud
Donut
Fruit Cup
Curry Puff
Samosa
Fruit Cup
Muffin
Sponge Cake
Fruit Cup
Curry Puff
Samosa
Fruit Cup