BROADCAST Beijing BISS International School
Issue 4, September 6th 2013
The BISS Sport Issue!
IN THIS WEEK’S ISSUE:
UPCOMING DATES:
• Poetry in Grade 5
10th-11th FCD - Freedom from September chemical dependancy event 10th September FCD Parents coffee 8:30-9:30 12th September PTA meeting 18th September Half day. Classes finish at 12:15 buses leave at 12:30
• Grade 6 Science • U12 and U14 Soccer • MS Badmington • HS Volleyball • Counsellor’s Corner - University Visits • FCD • Adult Language Classes
BISS is an IB World School serving the international community, committed to the ideals of the International Baccalaureate. Our Mission is to educate and empower our students to attain personal excellence and positively impact the world.
Poetry inTheGrade 5 “I Am From” Poem A rhythm, a rhyme, a moment caught in time.” ~ Charles Ghigna on Poetry
“POETRY IS a song, that is sung slowly.” -Rafica
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What is poetry to you? Like Charles Ghigna, the Grade 5 students explored this question. They all agreed that poetry is all around us and can be expressed in many different forms including writing, music and paintings. For many of the Grade 5 students, however, poetry is much more! With brainstorming complete and an initial understanding of what “poetry is” formed, students began to write the first poems of the Grade 5 year! Through the power of imagery, symbols and senses, each student created a special poem that conveyed their experiences, memories, thoughts and feelings, problems and successes, from an entirely new perspective. Words became sentences, and sentences became stanzas and after some editing, each poem was brought to life. With her guidance and support, Ms. Davies helped each student turn their poem into art! Students presented parts of their poems at the Grade 5 assembly. The Grade 5 class would like to thank Ms. Davies for her help and support! Also, we want to say thanks to the entire BISS community who supported the Grade 5 Assembly. Thanks for making the first assembly of the year a success! Grade 5 Class & Mr James Langille jlangille@biss.com.cn
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Poetry is, a way to express myself and, to feel calm. -Luella
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Grade 6 Science Starting the Year With a Bang! We have started the year bang! The students have been learning how to be safe in the laboratory and completed a video on a particular rule for working on an experiment. Each student has had the opportunity to explore the equipment in the laboratory and they are beginning to understand the steps in the Scientific Method. Also as part of our laboratory rules, cleaning up is very important! As part of our unit we are learning all about independent, dependent and control variables in our part of science method and how to conduct an experiment. As a class we went outside and tested who would be the best thrower in the class, particularly looking at how to make the test fair and control all of the variables. We have looked at the difference between evaporation with a Bunsen burner and leaving chemicals in the window to see crystallization. All Year 6 students can now consider themselves budding, young Scientists!
Ms. Deborah Trussler MYP Science dtrussler@biss.com.cn
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BISSUnder ROCKS! 14 Girls Soccer Update Soccer sorcery was sizzling for the under 14 girls on Tuesday. Victory 4:1. This was our first game, with their boots still shiny and stiff, they were bubbling, but never bumbling, with the excitement, bounding backwards and forwards and creating havoc for our opposition, ACI. The game was played with heart and was a spectator’s delight. Our mothers witnessed their girls wiz around, powerful in their determination to back each other. Our new student Isabel, from the USA, chased the action with vigilance, and with the help of our forward pack of Arun, Sung Min, Syafiqa, and Merceedes, she managed to put away three goals. Sung Min, Syafiqa, Isabel and Arun never took their eyes off the ball or slowed their pace. The best friends of Merceedes and Syafiqa, combined like a duet to score a blinder of a goal. Our more experienced players led the way and our new players; Dhanya, Ji Soo, Miley and Kitty were passionate in their debut game, all of them displaying their enthusiasm and glimpses of their potential. The backs and goalies of our team were tenacious in their defense. Like fox terriers; brave and fierce. Rica has found her position as a back, focused and quick to react to a threat. Our shared goalies Tina and Yena were a brick wall and our team is grateful for their persistence and skill. BISS under 14 girls’ soccer ROCKS, and illustrates why our small school ensures your children have the opportunity to shine! So I extend an invitation to all the mums and dads, WIN or LOOSE, this team is an entertaining combination of verve and fun, and worth the trip. Special thanks to Jazz, our assistant coach, who shares her experience and knowledge generously. Thanks to Ms Dryer, our Athletics Director, who always finds the time to support coaches and players. Ms Mariann Thorne Coach of Under 14’s Soccer. mthorne@biss.com.cn
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A Great Start for U14 Soccer Boys! The U14 boys’ soccer team didn’t get a victory in their first match, but have shown some great improvements after the first two weeks of the season. They played against ACI in their first match. Their coach, Mr. Bourke, was happy with how the team played and knows they have some crucial skills to continue to develop in practice. This team is also small in numbers so each boy played almost the whole game. Their efforts were great and everyone played various positions on the field. They are looking forward to their next match and more excitement during the season!
U12 Soccer Compete in First Match The U12 Boys’ Soccer Team competed in their first match of the season against BCIS. The team anxiously waited, as their opponents were late to arrive at the Olympic Center. The boys practiced their skills, worked as a team and did drills while they waited. After BCIS arrived, they played a short match of 15 minutes. The athletes were very excited and it showed from their energy on the field. Each team member played nearly the whole game and played in various positions on the pitch. Coach John & Coach Langille were happy with the performance, but also know that each practice is very important for the athletes. The next U12 match is against The German School at the Olympic Center on September 17th. Good luck to all of the athletes.
MS Badminton Tournament Oct 12 The annual ISAC Middle School (grades 6-8) Badminton Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12th at WAB. This event is scheduled to take place from approximately 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. All of the details have not yet been finalized for this event. If you would like to participate, please sign up at the PE office or speak to Ms. Dryer about the event. Everyone must play in a doubles format, so please choose a partner for this event. Ms Mindi Dryer Athletics Director mdryer@biss.com.cn
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HS Volleyball Teams Have First Match The High School Volleyball Teams are well into their busy season. The girls are competing in Division II and Division III again this year, while the boys’ team will compete in Division III. The first matches of the season were held at ISB on Friday, August 30th for all three teams. Although the girls’ teams did not leave with a victory that night, they were confident in the progress that has been made and can focus on a few key areas of their game. The boys’ team was victorious over ISB with the game going into the 5th set and the BISS team narrowly achieving the win. The team were excited about the victory, but also know there are many more games that they need to focus on. The boys’ team, coached by Ms. Dryer, and the DII girls’ team, coached by Mr. Ellmers, also participated in a pre-season tournament held at BCIS on Saturday, August 31st. This was a good chance for the teams to get more game experience in an informal setting. Every team member played in many sets and enjoyed the atmosphere of the day. The boys’ team was victorious over BCIS & HISB, while the girls’ team also achieved a victory over BCIS. This was a learning experience both for the students and coaches. Each team has practice and games every week of the season. The athletes are committed to making improvements in their game and have begun to practice at lunch and even stay after their scheduled practice time for more skill development. If any athletes would like to stay after 4:20 on Monday or Thursday for extra practice, there will be coaches available to help them. Good luck to all of the teams as they continute to compete in ISAC. The final tournament of the year is the ACAMIS event in Hong Kong from October 24-26. Ten girls and ten boys will be selected for this special tournament and parents will be notified by both email and a hard copy of the information will be sent home with the athlete. If you have any questions regarding ACAMIS or other BISS sporting events, please don’t hesitate to contact me; mdryer@biss.com.cn Ms. Dryer K-12 Athletics Coordinator
Top left: Boys Volleyball Bottom left: Division II Girls Volleyball Top right: Division III Girls Volleyball
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Counselor’s Corner Upcoming University Visits (Those NOT held at BISS are marked with * ) We are extremely privileged to have university & college admissions officers come to visit our students at BISS throughout the year. I will be publicizing these visits through Broadcast, Naviance and posters on the 4th floor University information notice board. All students and parents are welcome to attend any of these sessions. Bring your lunch and feel free to eat during the presentations. Monday August 26th (1:10-1:50) in BISS Annex Chapman University (CA) www.chapman.edu Elon University (NC) www.elon.edu La Salle University (PA) www.lasalle.edu Lynn University (FL) www.lynn.edu Santa Clara University (CA) www.scu.edu These five universities are traveling together. Please come along to find out more about what they have to offer and the application process in general. Monday September 2nd (1:00-1:50) – BISS Annex Bentley University (MA) www.bentley.edu Ellen Lokos, International Undergraduate Admission ELOKOS@bentley.edu Friday September 6th (8:20-9:20) University Fair in Annex Bard and Bard at Simon’s Rock Reed Pitzer Washington and Jefferson Furman Whitman Colorado College Rhodes College St. Olaf Univ of Puget Sound Monday September 9th (afternoon - See Mrs. Shrimpton if you want to meet this rep; Bridget Flaherty bflaherty@lclark.edu) Lewis & Clark University, Oregon http://www.lclark.edu/offices/international/ Monday September 16th (2:30-3:15) in Art Room during Drama / Music for gr. 12 students – see Ms. Shrimpton if you are in gr. 11 and really want to go. California College of the Arts www.calarts.edu Molly Ryan, Director of Admissions, tel:661.291.3071 mryan@calarts.edu Tuesday September 17th (10:30-11:00) Morning Break in BISS Courtyard University of La Verne (CA) http://laverne.edu/international Adam Wu, Director of International Admission awu@laverne.edu
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Counselor’s Corner Upcoming University Visits Continued from page 8. Sunday September 22nd (1:00-4:00pm) * Linden Fair for US Universities at Shangri-La Hotel www.lindentours.com for more information about which universities will be attending. register: usa@edubridge.com.cn
Email to
Saturday September 28th - individual appointments as requested * Washington University in St. Louis http://admissions.wustl.edu Elizabeth Rosen, Admissions Officer ejrosen@wustl.edu Monday October 7th – (1:00-1:50) in BISS Annex Northeastern University www.northeastern.edu/admissions Erin Brandt, Assistant Director of International Admissions e.brandt@neu.edu Monday October 14th (1:00-1:50) in BISS Annex University of British Columbia (UBC) you.ubc.ca Dayna Li International Student Recruiter Advisor dayna.li@ubc.ca Tuesday October 22nd (1:00-1:50) in BISS Annex Hong Kong University of Science & Technology) HKUST http://join.ust.hk/ Cherry Chui cherrychui@ust.hk Wednesday October 23rd (10:30-10:50 in BISS Courtyard) University of Rochester Isthier Chaudhury Senior Admissions Counselor i.chaudhury@rochester.edu Friday November 15th – (10:30–11:35 in room 345) Loyola Marymount University www.lmu.edu/international Dwayne Zamora International Admissions Counselor Dwayne.Zamora@lmu.edu University of Kansas - Audra Cryder Baruch College - Teresa Liu Further information from: Ms. Shrimpton BISS School Counselor kshrimpton@biss.com.cn
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FCD Freedom from Chemical Dependency Dear Parents: Please join us for an FCD coffee morning on Tuesday September 10th 8:309:30 in the BISS Annex. As part of our health education program and ongoing commitment to prevention and wellness, we have invited Prevention Specialists from FCD Educational Services to join our community. FCD is a non-profit organization that provides substance abuse prevention education for schools. Since 1976, they have taught over a million students of all ages. Their mission is to: • Empower young people to make healthy, responsible choices regarding alcohol and other drug use • Encourage and support the non-use of alcohol and other illegal or illicit drugs during the growing years. • Teach students and adults how to recognize the early warning signs of substance abuse and to intervene appropriately • Educate students, parents, teachers, and administrators on the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs • Promote awareness of drug addiction, including alcoholism, as a progressive, chronic, and often fatal disease • Provide educational communities with the guidance and training necessary to implement comprehensive, effective approaches to substance abuse prevention FCD Prevention Specialists are highly trained professionals who have achieved long-term recovery from alcohol or other drug addictions. This unique perspective enhances the credibility of their message and provides students with role models for happy, healthy, drug-free living. The FCD Prevention Specialist will present a parent workshop to offer support and guidance in helping your children enjoy a drug-free adolescence. Some of the topics to be addressed include: Effective ways to communicate with your child about drugs and drug use Up-to-date facts about current drug use and trends What to say about your own experiences with alcohol and/or drug experimentation How to spot early warning signs of trouble and effective ways to respond. This program presents a perfect opportunity for discussing alcohol and other drug-related issues with your children. Parental involvement is crucial to our efforts to reduce the risks teenagers face. We want our students to hear from both school and home that we are concerned about alcohol, tobacco and other drug use by adolescents, and that we are committed to keeping our children safe. Sincerely, Ms Karen Shrimpton School Counselor kshrimpton@biss.com.cn
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Ms Danielle Fredericks Secondary Principal dfredericks@biss.com.cn
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Adult Language Classes
September > December
It was another huge success for our Parent English language classes last year. The parents, who attended the lessons conscientiously, gave very positive feedback. The beginners are now able to initiate conversations with the English they acquired, while intermediate and advanced students were pleased to see their continuous progress after each session. Back by popular demand, we will be starting a new session of English classes for Beginner and Intermediate levels. Classes will start from September 12th and will run until December 10th. Interested parents should sign up for these classes and bring your friends, too. For parents joining in now, the fees are as follows: Beginner: Intermediate: BISS Parent:
Every Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-10:30am Every Tuesday & Thursday 10:45-12:45pm RMB 1,800 / Non-BISS Parent: RMB 2,800
Please send your application via email to admissions@biss.com.cn or call Tel: 6443 3151 – Admissions Office, to register for the class. Numbers are limited as we believe small classes can provide personal attention to each student and maximize their learning. Sign up soon! 上学期我们的成人英语课获得家长一致称赞。初级班的学员已经可以用学到的英语简单交流了。根据家长的 建议，我们将在9月12日 起继续组织英语课，上课时间为每周二, 四。本期课程于12月10日结束。感兴趣的 家长请报名参加，并欢迎介绍您的朋友一起学习。 费用如下： 英语课初/中级班 BISS家长：1800元/ 非BISS家长：2800元 请将您的申请表格发给 admissions@biss.com.cn 或有问题致电6443 3151 转 招生部为了保持更好的教学效 果，班级人数有限。请尽快加入我们！ 본교 성인 어학원은 지난 학기 많은 분들의 호응에 힘입어 영어 강의를 성공적으로 진행하였습니다. 수업에 성실히 참여하신 학부모님들께서 매우 긍정적인 평가를 내려 주셨고, 초급반 수강생들은 이제 영어로 대화할 수 있는 수준에 이르렀습니다.이러한 성원에 보답하고자 본교 어학원은 초급 및 중급 수준의 영어 강의를 새로 개설하게 되었습니다. 수업개시일은 9월12일이며, 종료일은 12월10일입니다. 강의시간 초급반: 매주 화, 목 오전 8시30분 - 10시 30분 중급반: 매주 화, 목 오전 10시 45분 - 12시 45분 영어 초급/중급반 BISS 학부모님： RMB 1,800 BISS 학부모님 제외 외부수강생： RMB 2,800 수강신청은 입학처 미셸 양양에게 이메일을 보내 주시거나 전화로 하시면 됩니다 admissions@biss.com.cn 전화: (8610) 6443 3151, 효율적 학습을 위해 수강인원은 소수로 제한될 예정입니다. 서둘러 주세요! 去年開催した保護者向け英語レッスンは、ご参加頂いた保護者から大変好評でした。初級レベルは、英語に慣れ、 中級レベルは更にレベルアップに励みました。 保護者のご要望により、今年も初級と中級レベルの英語レッスンを開講します。期間は９月１２日から１2月１0日 までです。ご興味の或る方は、お申し込み下さい。お友達にも是非お声をかけて下さい。 日時： 初級レッスン: 週二回 火曜日と木曜日朝8:30〜10:30 中級レッスン: 週二回 火曜日と木曜日朝10:45〜12:45 受講料： BISS 保護者: RMB 1,800元 BISS 保護者以外: RMB 2,800元 少人数制クラスです。教師が受講生一人ひとりに十分目を向けられます。また、受講生同士で気軽に会話練習する チャンスも得られます。 受講希望者は、メールにてお申し込み下さい。admissions@biss.com.cn または、お電話でも可能です。64433151（内線253）。
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