Well done to our Year 13 learners who just completed their Theory Of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibitions. TOK is a CORE part of the IB Diploma Programme and is a subject that really challenges our learners to think critically about knowledge! They presented exhibitions on questions such as 'To what extent is certainty attainable?' and 'Should some knowledge not be sought on ethical grounds?' They presented their exhibitions to the Y12 learners and hopefully it was a great introduction to TOK!

Our Y12 learners have made a really positive start to the IB Diploma Programme. They got really involved in the induction activities at the start of the year and are now settling down to their studies. We are looking forward to working with you over the next two years. 

Year 13 Parents and Guardians

As Careers and University Counsellors, we wanted to take this opportunity to reach out to you at the beginning of Term 1 to provide you with an overview of key dates pertaining to university applications for your child in their final year at Nexus International School Singapore. 

University guidance for your child began in Year 9 and will continue throughout Year 13. Each week we will hold university sessions with the whole year group on Friday mornings during tutor time. These sessions are an excellent opportunity for collaboration and discussions about application processes, key deadlines and any other information regarding ‘Life After Nexus’ for our learners. Additionally, we will begin 1:1 meetings with all Year 13 learners next week to discuss their progress using both Unifrog and their individual university planners (set over the summer holidays). Please ask your child or ward to share this document with you so that you can be involved in this process too. 

Learners are required to request transcripts and letters of recommendation at least two weeks before their internal university deadline. We set internal deadlines ahead of official university deadlines to ensure that all applications are finalised on time and completed to a high standard. Therefore we would like to make you aware of certain deadlines related to University applications that have been shared with the learners:

• US Early Decision Applications required internally by 6th October 2023. 

• UCAS Applications required internally by 11th December 2023.

• US Early Action Applications required internally by 11th December 2023. 

• Canadian Applications required internally by 11th December 2023 or before, depending on university.

• All other destinations will have different deadlines. Your child is responsible for keeping track of these dates. 

More information will be made available soon about an upcoming Lion City Fair which takes place later in September. All Year 13 learners are required to attend and with over 120 universities in attendance, it is sure to be a fantastic learning opportunity! 

Year 12 Parents and Guardians

To help with independent university research, all Year 12 learners have registered with the university research platform, Unifrog, where they can access a range of resources including psychometric assessments, a careers library, subject library as well as a huge amount of information about university courses and admissions requirements. This is also the platform that our secondary learners (Year 7-13) will use for PSHE lessons helping to streamline our programme throughout secondary school. 

Next term, we will commence our Year 12 Careers and University Programme with a focus on topics that will help them as they set out on their journeys towards ‘Life After Nexus’. Each session takes a different focus and we will explore topics such as goal-setting, self-reflection and how to write stand-out college application essays. Sessions will also focus on admissions requirements and application processes pertaining to destinations all over the world such as the United States, UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore and Europe, to name but a few. Learners are reminded to check the Learner Bulletin every week to ensure that they are up-to-date with the latest information about online university fairs and events. 

More information will be made available soon about the Lion City Fair - a university fair which takes place later in September. All Year 12 learners are expected to attend. 

Many thanks for your anticipated support in this process and, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: 

massey.a@nexus.edu.sg (Maternity leave starting soon)

towler.w@nexus.edu.sg

Best wishes,

Aine Massey

Will Towler

Dear Nexus Parents,

We are thrilled to kick off the new school year with exciting opportunities for our learners to step into leadership roles that empower them to make a difference in our school community. At Nexus, we believe in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow, and this year, we have a fantastic lineup of learner leadership roles available for your child to explore and excel in.

The Learner Council is at the heart of our learner leadership program. Learners elected to this council serve as the voice of their peers, helping to shape school policies and activities. This role teaches valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and decision-making. It's an excellent opportunity for your child to become a true advocate for their fellow students.

These learners have been shortlisted and will be presenting to their year levels on the 25th August. Results will be announced week commencing the 4th September. 

Y7 Aiden Fletcher, Jake Holly, Zoe Potwin, Ayaansh Dey

Y8 Phia Cook, Mary McEwan, Mathias Galant

Y9 Kaspar Rhys, Lucas Tomsik

Y10 Mohan Parameshwar, Avi Samra, Shirish Pothi, Cindy Zou

Y11 Masha Solovieva, Mia Sivertsen, Alice Adeney, Ryan De Jong

Y12 Yuroka Dannert, Mia Hadi-Watkins, Lisa Zhao, Gabriella Faith Lee, Tristan Rodney Del Geres, Callum Crowley, Louis Pochat-Cottilloux, Iona Bevan, Ryan Ong

Y13 Stephanie Yang, Kapil Chakravarti, Seoyeon Ji, Shawn Quah Andrés Kriz, Xavier Grant, Mia Chan, Emma Booth

Learner Ambassador Roles: Our diverse range of ambassador roles include CARE:MVMT, Environmental and Social Governance, Sports, Arts, and Curriculum. These ambassadors will take the lead in their respective areas, driving positive change and promoting engagement within the school community. Whether it's fostering mental health awareness, championing eco-friendly practices, promoting sportsmanship, celebrating artistic expression, or enhancing our curriculum, these roles provide invaluable opportunities for your child to grow as a leader while contributing to the Nexus community.

Results of the learners' applications will be shared during the week of the 28th August.

Michael Hayes - Learner Leadership Coordinator

Please make sure you check the examination schedules before booking travel. The IBDP examination schedule is already published for May 2024. The IGCSE schedule should be confirmed in January. 

Please note external examinations may fall on public holidays or run in the evening and the school has no control over these dates. External examination dates cannot be rearranged by the school.

Internal trial examinations for Year 13 and Year 11 run between January 8th to January 19th.

Internal trial examinations for Year 12 run between 4th and 11th March.

Internal trail examinations for Year 10 run between 2nd and 12th April.