Operation Wallacea Expedition to South Africa, 16th June 2018

On 16th June, a group of Year 12 learners will take part in a Science expedition to South Africa with Operation Wallacea. Accompanied by Lee Wilson (Director of Learning Technologies) and Khalida Wilson (Primary School Classroom Assistant), the group will spend the first week in the Kruger National Park. They will work with renowned scientists to study the impact of elephants on vegetation in the reserve. Week two will be spent at a marine site. All of the group are qualified SCUBA divers and will conduct reef ecology experiments in one of the most diverse marine habitats on the planet. Many of the group will use the data they gather for their IB Extended Essays and all of them will benefit from this exciting opportunity to take direct action to help protect some of the most vulnerable species and habitats in Africa. There will be regular updates on the expedition Instagram feed. This can be viewed even if you don't have an Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/nexusopwall/

Lee Wilson - Director of Learning Technologies

British Int. School of Phuket Soccer 7s, Friday, 23 November - Sunday, 25 November

The British International School of Phuket (BISP) has accepted our entries to participate in the 17th Annual Soccer/Football 7s Tournament. Last year there were over 1600 competitors from 36 different International Schools from around Asia. The level of play was ultra competitive and amazing skill level was demonstrated across all age groups.

Nexus has entered teams in the following age categories; U11, U13, U15 & O15. Ten players will be selected for each team. We are very excited about attending this fantastic event and I look forward to inviting selected players onto this school trip early in the academic year 2018/2019.

Nexus teams will depart Singapore on Thursday 22 November to Phuket, Thailand. Competition days are Friday 23 November & Saturday 24 November. Teams will return to Singapore on Sunday 25 November.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND USING THE LINKS BELOW

Website: https://www.bisphuket.ac.th/bisp7s/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bisp7s

Mr. Bevan Moriarty - Director of Sport

Year 6-10 ski/snowboard trip to Verbier, Switzerland, Friday, 23 - Sunday, 30 March 2019

We are delighted to announce that Nexus will be running a ski trip to Europe with 'Les Elfes International' in the first week of the March holiday in 2019. The company have a worldwide reputation for offering quality programmes with high levels of safety, welcoming more than 200 schools from across the world.

Verbier has the quaint feel of a traditional Swiss village with snow-covered streets scattered with delightful wooden chalets. Verbier’s '4 valleys' ski area is the largest lift-linked ski domain in Switzerland with almost 100 lifts accessing over 400km of pistes and a beginner ski area right in the village, which means optimum safety and convenience for any learners who are first-time skiers.

The week long trip is available for learners from Year 6-10 and will cater to all skiing abilities. The trip cost includes;

• 6 days of skiing (morning lessons and ski guiding in the afternoons).
• Après-ski activities from 16.30-18.30 such as bowling, night skiing, disco, swimming, shopping, bbq on the slopes.
• Evening activities from 20.00-22.00 such as access to the games room and sports centre.
• Ski pass, rental of ski equipment (including helmet).
• Full board, including all meals and snacks in a 2-4 bedded room in a swiss style chalet with ensuite bathroom.

There will be more information regarding the trip at the start of the academic year, however if you would you like to register your interest now please email hughes.s@nexus.edu.sg. The basic cost of the trip is $1890. With the additional cost of the return flight to Geneva and ski clothes (if required) the final cost is estimated to be between $3200 and $3700.

Miss Stephanie Hughes - Education Outside The Classroom Coordinator