Information for Pre-K Parents

Pre Kindergarten classes will be cancelled on Tues, Feb 3 and Wed, Feb 4 due to non-functioning washrooms in the Kindergarten hallway. The washrooms are currently under repair. PK teachers will be contacting PK parents about classes on Thurs, Feb 5 and Fri, Feb 6. ** Please note that JK…

Former TIS Student Juggles Two Demanding Careers

For former TIS student Mariana Sa, life couldn't be more hectic, or fulfilling. After earning a degree in Political and International Relations from the University of Bath in the UK last spring, she is now dividing her time between two busy careers - publishing and modelling.

Gr. 9 Students Voice Their Concerns About Climate Change

Eight grade 9 students at TIS recently participated in the TIS PhotoVoice Project (TPVP). Photovoice is a process by which people can identify, represent, and enhance their community through a specific photographic technique. Using cameras, they act as recorders and potential catalysts for social action and change in their own…

Get Ready for Chinese New Year at TIS!

Be sure to mark Tuesday, February 10th on your calendar! All parents are invited to attend the TIS Chinese New Year Celebration. The day will be filled with Chinese games, performances (including a dragon dance), craftsman booths and food!  Here is the schedule: Gr. 1-6   08:30 – 09:10  …

Preparing For 2015-16

Howard Stribbell, Head of School Happy New Year! I hope that you and your family were able to enjoy the holiday season. Between Christmas, New Year’s and Chinese New Year, we are in the middle of a very festive season. I wanted to update you on a number of items…

For the Love of Art

You can tell by the beautiful artwork on display in the art room and in hallways around the school that there is real talent here at TIS. In fact, TIS has been a stepping stone for some very skilled students, such as Jenny Mai (Class of 2014) who has gone…

Principal Thoughts

Weighing In on the IB Programme David Spreadbury, Secondary Principal The latest buzz in secondary school is that we are currently in the process of investigating the possibility of offering an International Baccalaureate Programme (IB). This would be an optional program that qualified students would choose in addition to the…

Former TIS Student Lands Job in Broadcasting

TIS Alumni Matthew Veith (Class of 2009) is enjoying a flourishing career as a radio reporter. His alma mater, Canadian Mennonite University, recently featured Matthew in an article on its website.

School Photo Update

Thank-you everyone for your patience as we work through some glitches with the new online ordering system. A quick update: the photography company is currently testing a new credit card payment system that will accept Macau credit cards. It should be up and running very shortly.  Re-takes will take place…

Calling All TIS Grads!

TIS is looking forward to re-connecting with former students and teachers at two upcoming alumni receptions in Canada this month: - Wed, Jan 14 from 7-9 pm at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton - Wed, Jan 21 from 7-9 pm at the Westin Bristol Place Hotel in Toronto. If you…