Upcoming Events

Year 7, 8 and 9 Residential Trip Meetings

In preparation for the Year 7,8, and 9 residential trips (Monday 8 October - Friday 12 October 2018), we are delighted to invite our learners and parents to the following trip Information evenings.

Please come along to the MPR to attend the meeting for your relevant year group:

Year 9: Monday 27 August 5-6pm. Meet Fariz from Nomad Adventures.

Year 8: Tuesday 28 August 5-6pm. Meet Matthew Ray from Telunas Resorts.

Year 7: Tuesday 28 August 6-7pm. Meet Richard Joyner from Our Little Planet.

Year 3 and 4 Residential Trip Meetings

In preparation for the Year 3 and 4 residential trips later this term, we invite parents to the following trip information sessions:

Year 4: Friday 24 August 8.40am-9.20am in D2 Pod.

Year 3: Friday 31 August 8.40am-9.20am in the MPR on Level 2.

The Young Founders School

Nexus will be the first venue in Singapore to host the Modern Employers Event on 31st August from 6.15pm - 7.30pm. I was keen to bring the event to Singapore after attending in Hong Kong and being inspired when I heard how many companies are recruiting. It's not all about the degree you have! Come along and hear speakers from Google, Credit Suisse amongst others. This event is relevant to educators, parents and older learners and is run by the Young Founders School. It is not to be missed! Scan the QR code to guarantee your space.

The Young Founders School (YFS) aims to educate, connect and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs by helping them to identify and develop a business start-up idea. Enthusiastic learners who have an interest in running their own business one day will be given the opportunity to attend two free events hosted by YFS: Ideation Day and a Weekend Bootcamp.

The next Ideation Day will be held on Thursday 30^th August from 5.30-7.30pm and aims to provide learners with a foundation in the key entrepreneurial skills they will need to be successful with their business start-up ideas.

The next Weekend Bootcamp will be held on Saturday and Sunday 8/9 September from 8am – 6pm and will provide learners with the opportunity to develop their business ideas by linking them with mentors from the business community. The Weekend Bootcamp will culminate in a business pitch which involves learners presenting their business ideas to a group of experienced and successful entrepreneurs from the business community. The winning pitch stands to win $1,000 to put towards developing their business idea into a real business.

To participate learners need to be aged between 12 to 17 years old and be able to commit fully to both the Ideation Day and the Weekend Bootcamp. For further information or to sign up please contact the Nexus Subject Leader for Business and Economics, Caroline de Kock, on dekock.c@nexus.edu.sg.

Modern Employer.pdf

Opportunity for 2 Nexus learners to join The Young Company for FREE acting training!

This incredible programme is offered by Singapore Repertory Theatre, and open to all learners aged 16+

The highlights are:

Free (usually $2000) 2-year (weekend) Acting Training programme for young people aged 16 -25 years old, led by professional Actor/Director Daniel Jenkins.
Participants will be immersed in SRT’s theatre programmes such as attending performances, meeting creative teams and making connections in the industry. In the past, participants have connected with creatives from major US and UK tours as well as taking part in masterclass workshops in choreography, musical theatre and acting with heavy weights such as Kit Chan, Ethan Hawke and Sir Ian McKellen.

REGISTRATION TO AUDITION FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 IS NOW OPEN

Audition date: Sunday, 26^th Aug

Fee: Free to audition

Time: 2pm-6pm*

Venue: Nexus

Age: 16 (if you are nearly 16, please also apply)

*audition time to be allocated on completion of registration form

What to prepare for the audition:

One contemporary monologue, one Shakespeare monologue, one song from a musical of your choice*

*Please bring a backing track for your chosen song or you may also choose to sing without a track

Registration details:

1. Click here to register

2. Wait to receive your allocated audition slot

3. Prepare your speeches and song for audition

Being fully prepared for your audition is important - lines memorised and an understanding of the whole play is required.

Finally please dress appropriately. The audition is a chance to show us your talent, and demonstrate professionalism.

If you have any questions please email Stephanie Hughes

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 and U15. Ten players will be selected for each team. Our 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.

The estimated cost of the trip will be between $950-$1250 per person.

We are very excited about attending this fantastic event and I look forward to inviting selected players, parents and guardians to an information evening on Monday 10 September 6pm.

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 share additional information about the 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.

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.

INFORMATION EVENING

There will be an information evening regarding the trip on Monday 3 September, 6.00pm at Nexus. Venue will be emailed to those who have expressed an interest. Please register your interest by completing the google form link here.

Mr. Bevan Moriarty - Director of Sport

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