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It looks like spring has finally arrived in Macau! We have all been waiting a long time for the rains to subside and the sun to come back out. With the end of the 2015-2016 school year only a few months away, I wanted to update you on a number…

By Renee Baker For the graduate fresh out of high school, university can be one of two things. It is either a golden gate illuminated with the possibilities that come with adult independence, or an unreadable door leading to a future that may or may not have a place for…

Students will be making their way back to Macau over the next few days after spending time abroad on Experience Week trips. This year's destinations included some amazing places: Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Guam, Indonesia and Eastern Europe. Here are some photos that showcase the many activities, tours and learning…

The cool weather and light rain didn't dampen the spirits of TIS families who came out to enjoy the Community Day festivities on Saturday! A big thank-you to: the Community Outreach Committee for organizing the event, everyone who bought vendor booths and showcased their culture, TISPA for the great BBQ,…

More than 250 secondary students will be leaving for Experience Week trips around the world, with the first trip leaving on Friday. This year's destinations include Indonesia, Japan, Guam, Eastern Europe, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. Participating in Experience Week provides students with many benefits, such as personal development, greater independence,…

TIS is pleased to be hosting the ACAMIS Middle School Cultural Convention on March 25 & 26. There will be many exciting opportunities for students to experience the Arts by taking part in workshops on Art, Choral Singing, Band, Photography, Drama, Musical Theatre and HipHop. For more information about the…

Ever wonder what's happening inside the steel fence that surrounds the Phase II construction site? Plenty! Workers have been busy installing the concrete pilings which will serve as the support structure for the new building.  By April, they will begin construction on the exterior of Phase II, which should take…

In keeping with traditional Chinese practices, Ming Shun Construction Ltd. (the company building Phase ll of the TIS campus) held an official blessing of the grounds where the new five-storey wing will stand. The ceremony began with the lighting of joss sticks as an offering to the spirits and gods…

Mark Saturday, March 12th on your calendar for the first Community Day of 2016! We will be celebrating our diverse international community with a wide variety of country booths (and lots of wonderful food to sample!). There will also be games, crafts, a TISPA BBQ and cultural performances by the…

The grade 6 classes recently completed an inquiry project which answered the question, Where am I from and how has it helped shape who I am?.  As a culmination activity, they showcased their learning to parents with incredible displays and presentations about their cultural heritages. Many students wore the traditional…