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Just a reminder that TIS' student recruitment period starts on Saturday, February  22 with an Open House. The Kindergarten presentation at 9 a.m. and the Elementary presentation at 10:30 a.m. will be in the MPR, while the the Secondary presentation at 10 a.m. will be in the Secondary Library. Tours will…

TIS teachers travelled to Mainland China last week for a professional development day where they mentored teachers and students at our sister school, the Canadian International School of Guangzhou. Photo: TIS teacher Elsa Boonzaaier (Gr. 4-1) presented a THRASS lesson (Teaching Handwriting, Reading And Spelling Skills) to teachers and students.

For parents interested in sending their children to TIS, student recruitment for the 2014-2015 school year starts this weekend with an open house at TIS on Saturday, February 22. For more information on application and admission test dates, click here.

For those of you who remember Thai Thor (far left in photo) as our Laotian exchange teacher from last year, you'll be happy to hear he's doing well and in his last semester of university. TIS will be hosting two new teachers from Laos for an 8 week internship this…

Happy Chinese New Year to the TIS community. Enjoy the holiday and see you all on February 10th. Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Technology Integration Coordinator Louise Phinney gave an excellent presentation about digital literacy and digital citizenship this morning at Parent Coffee Time. She spoke about TIS' use of technology to support learning and curricular goals, as well as the school's role in helping students to become responsible digital citizens. Take a…

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…