T1W8 – 27 Oct 2023
Dear Senior School parents,
Please click on the following updates below:
I do hope your children have enjoyed the week of Senior School experiential learning excursions. These excursions offer unique opportunities for hands-on learning, appropriate challenge and personal growth. A special thank you to all our trip leaders and chaperones that gave up so much time to ensure all our students had an engaging and memorable experience.
Our grade 12 students remained in School and has a week of deep focused work centred on completing their Extended Essay, working on their Theory of Knowledge essay and completing their Science Internal Assessments. Then also set SMART academic goals and attended academic mentoring sessions as they prepare for these last important few months before the final IB Diploma examinations.
On Monday, 16th October, we hosted over 70 universities at our annual World University Fair. Our students had the opportunity to talk with university representatives and continue to finetune their university and career pathway. Please do contact our university guidance counselor Mr Daniel Gould ( daniel_gould@ssis.asia ) with specific questions about building your child university and careers portfolio.
We will be hosting another world university event in March.
Reading, especially reading for enjoyment is a crucial aspect of learning and we are excited to announce our upcoming Reading Extravaganza and Book Week. During this special week, there will be many event encouraging students to express their love for reading and literature. For the opening event on Monday 7th November students can dress up as their favourite adventure book character. Throughout the week, students can participate in various reading-related activities and competitions to showcase their literary knowledge and creativity.
As always, we appreciate your continued support in nurturing our students’ education and personal growth. If you have any questions or concerns,
Mr Steven Gaynor, Senior School Principal
Dates for your Diary
- Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October: G7-G11 Excursions & G12 Incursion
- Saturday 28th October: SISAC Volleyball
- Friday 3rd– 4th November: ACAMIS Volleyball (Beijing)
- Monday 6th – 10th November: Reading Extravaganza Week
- Saturday 11th November: International Family Bazaar (IFB)
- Friday 17th November: Student Council Fall Event
- Friday 17th – Sunday 19th November: SHAS Model United Nations (MUN)
- Saturday 19th November: Shanghai Swim League Round 2
- Friday 24th November: SSIS Christmas Tree Light-up (community event)
- Saturday 25th November: G8 (IGCSE) and G10 (IBDP) Course Options Morning
- Saturday 2nd December: SAT testing
- Monday 4th – Friday 8th December: Gratitude and Kindness Week
- Wednesday 6th December: IGCSE Awards and Recognition Ceremony
- Thursday 7th December: IGCSE Art Exhibition
- Friday 8th December: Student Council Winter Event
- Saturday 9th December: Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC)
- Thursday 14th December: Winter Evening Concert (6:30pm)
- Friday 15th December: Senior School Winter Show (afternoon)
- Monday 18tDecember to Monday 1st January: Winter Holiday
- Tuesday 2nd January: Return to School
Student Wellbeing
Dear parents/guardians,
October has been a real showcase of student leadership. Our students have seized many opportunities to lead in and outside the classroom (whether it be in lunch clubs, student-led ASPs, leadership camps or planning for the ever-popular International Family Bazaar on November 11th). The Student Council Investiture was indeed a proud moment for senior school as they took their pledge and outlined their vision for the year ahead. The EXCO are also model students who embody the Future Global Leader Attributes, and we are most proud to celebrate their elections.
This year, we are proud to not only have House Captains who plan and host RAPS House events but to introduce house ambassadors. They were selected from each form as a representative who could share their voice and work together with the whole RAPS team to foster and promote school spirit. Well done to another remarkable group of student leaders.
Another proud venture was our annual visit to The Kang Hua Senior Center. 13 Grades 11 & 9 students and 4 teachers spent the afternoon talking to and entertaining the senior folks; they also presented them with hats made in the Art class and cake to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival.
Ms Shireen Naidoo, Senior School Assistant Principal shireen_naidoo@ssis.asia
Reminders
Student Absence, Uniform and Regular communication
- If your child is absent, please email your child’s form teacher as soon as possible with a reason. It is a Shanghai Education Committee requirement for all schools to record attendance and reasons for absence.
- A reminder that students should arrive at school wearing shoes and ties. Full school uniform needs to be worn throughout the school day with the exception of PE lessons. As the weather starts to cool, students should also wear their school blazer as the first outer layer of clothing.
Please email me with any questions you may have, and we can arrange a follow-up phone call or meeting through the Senior School PA, Katharine Chen.
Contact Information
| Mr Steven Gaynor | Senior School Principal | steven_gaynor@ssis.asia |
| Ms Katharine Chen | PA to Senior School Principal | katharine_chen@ssis.asia |
Yours sincerely,
SSIS Senior School
