By Jennifer Markides, Grade 3-2 Teacher Ms. Fester and I had the great privilege of travelling to Cambodia for a professional learning opportunity this month. It was an opportunity to learn alongside a professional role model, Marilyn King, in a unique school experience. The classrooms were barebones, yet the teaching…
Mary-Anne Jasinski, Elementary Principal On March 13th and 14th, all classes in our elementary grades will be conducting Student Led Conferences. This is an opportunity for your child to share some of their learning with you. During these conferences, your child will lead you through a number of different activities They…
TIS requires all students to engage in appropriate technology use and safe and responsible online behaviour. Learn more about our school policies during a discussion about Digital Citizenship at Parent Coffee Time on Thurs, Jan 30 from 8:30-9:00 a.m. in the Secondary Library. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served.…
TIS is participating in the Oxfam Lai See Donation Campaign. Oxfam is an international confederation of 17 organizations in 90 countries working together to make an impact on poverty. Oxfam is asking TIS students to make a donation from the lai see money they receive over the Chinese New Year holiday to help…
Need some new books? Bookazine is holding a book sale in the main foyer of TIS next Mon, Jan 27; Tues, Jan 28 and Wed, Jan 29 from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. There will be books available for all age groups, including adults. Prices are generally lower than in bookstores.
TIS' Chinese New Year carnival was a great success. Parents and students enjoyed dance performances, delicious home-made dumplings and a wide variety of games and activities, from stilt walking to Chinese arts and crafts. Many thanks to Ms Ku and the Mandarin teachers who put in a lot of time…
By Michael Veith While a dorm room’s view is usually nothing to marvel at, Yiran Qin’s overlooks a pristine view of Lake Geneva, from up in the Swiss Alps. She finds her time at the Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) an incredible university experience, not just because of the view…
Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar and TIS plans to celebrate with a carnival! We look forward to seeing many parents at the event on Thursday, January 23 in the MPR and outdoor area. Enjoy traditional Chinese activities and food, such as…
The last day of the DSEJ Swimming Championships took place on Sat, Jan 18th at the Macau Olympic Aquatic Centre and it turned out to be a very good day for TIS swimmers. Coco Iong won two more gold medals in the 100m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke (for a grand total…
Future Bright Group, the school's new food service provider since September, is now offering TIS families the option of ordering and paying for lunches online starting with the February menu. A link to online ordering wil be available starting January 20th on the homepage of the TIS website under Quicklinks/Resource…