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Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
Given the current situation with Covid-19 and in line with the MOE, MOH and CPE guidelines, we have unfortunately had to suspend our usual Transition Evening on Tuesday, the 10th of March. At Nexus, we always love this evening as it is a great chance to meet and chat to parents about how we support our learners to transition onto that exciting next step in their learning journey. Our Secondary teachers love to get to know you and want to understand your child better in order to truly engage and inspire them through new subjects such as Humanities, Drama and Science, to name but a few.
We have selected the most useful slides from our Transition Evening presentation to give you a flavour of our Secondary School.
Although we can't meet you in person, we would like to communicate informally online and help to answer any questions you may have about our Secondary School. We have an amazing team of teachers, learning support teachers, specialist Bilingual and Multilingual language teachers, two school Counsellors, and a Careers Guidance Counsellor who are all available to help answer your questions. If you do wish to ask a question, please click the button ASK US A QUESTION and we will provide the answers and more updates in the following newsletter (anonymously!). Of course, if anyone would like to meet privately, our door is always open.
We very much look forward to welcoming you and your family into the Secondary School.
Meet our Secondary School Middle Leaders
Meet our Secondary School Middle Leaders
Normally we would be chatting in person but if you have any specific questions, our team would love to meet you, either one-to-one or pop them an email and we can arrange a chat.
AINE GIBBONS
AINE GIBBONS
English Teacher and Careers & University Guidance Counsellor
Aine Gibbons took her Postgraduate Diploma in Education one step further, by completing it through the medium of the Gaelic language. She hails from Co. Donegal, Ireland and has been living in Singapore for almost four years. Being a passionate educator who believes in the importance of innovation and inclusion within the classroom, she aims to build positive relationships between all members of the Nexus community. She also enjoys assisting the Middle Years MUN CCA and facilitating the overseas trips for learners. Since moving to South East Asia, Aine has become an avid traveller and recently completed her Open Water Padi course in Indonesia. Other interests of hers include reading, live music and sport, in particular, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA).
ALETIA ASTON-SOARDS
ALETIA ASTON-SOARDS
Visual Arts Teacher & Subject Leader
Aletia Aston-Soards began her teaching career in the UK before moving to Singapore in 2007. A graduate of the University of the Arts London, she passionately believes in the importance of bringing outside influences and experiences into the Art classroom. Aletia is committed to supporting our learners and equipping them with the skills required to make independent creative choices. She particularly enjoys working with a diverse range of learners and nurturing each child’s personal artistic progression. While Aletia has a passion for painting and ceramics, she also strives to integrate emerging media into the curriculum where appropriate. Outside the classroom, Aletia takes advantage of Singapore's vibrant arts scene. On top of frequenting art exhibitions and dance productions, she also enjoys watching children’s theatre with her two young daughters.
ANDY JEFFERSON
ANDY JEFFERSON
European Languages Teacher & Subject Leader
With big goals in mind, Andy Jefferson is in the midst of working towards achieving three major milestones here at Nexus - the National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership, developing and embedding the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and further developing the Mother Tongue Programme for the school. Born in the UK, Andy joined Nexus in January 2013. He is committed to motivating learners of all ages to develop their confidence and interest in both their existing and new languages. With his previous experience working on a development education programme in Bangladesh, he is keen to share his diverse experiences with his learners. Outside the classroom, Andy loves sharing his interest in the outdoors with others, as well as exploring other parts of South East Asia together with his family.
ANNE CAIN
ANNE CAIN
Science Teacher & Learning Area Leader
A recent graduate of MSc in Leadership in Professional Contexts, Anne Cain is a STEM teacher who is originally from Scotland. In her teaching career spanning over twenty years, she has taught in the UK, USA and now Singapore. With her keen passion in learning, Anne is committed to personal lifelong learning and encourages learners to consider how they can continually improve their knowledge and understanding. In fact, she is personally looking to further her studies by learning the enhancement of digital skills through certificate courses. Anne is a music enthusiast and sings in choirs both in the school and in church. Outside school, Anne and her family enjoy an active lifestyle, playing tennis, working out in the gym and walking. She also appreciates skiing, snorkelling and sailing.
BIANCA KELLY
BIANCA KELLY
Counsellor and Psychologist
Bianca is a registered psychologist and qualified teacher who has worked as a psychologist for the last 8 years in Australia, Singapore and Spain. She has many years of experience, having worked for the Education Department of Western Australia as a school psychologist, as an educational psychologist for another international school in Singapore, as well as running her own practice specialising in supporting expat children and adolescents in Spain. Her area of expertise is in child and adolescent issues, working with individuals and families using evidence based strategies. Bianca understands first-hand the challenges of expat life, being a ‘Third Culture Kid’ herself, having moved to Perth, Australia at a young age from the UK. In her spare time Bianca loves to participate in regular yoga classes and enjoys organising well-being retreats, using mindfulness and coaching strategies.
CHRIS TANNER
CHRIS TANNER
Mathematics Teacher & Learning Area Leader
Chris Tanner grew up in Canada and worked as a Mechanical Engineer for four years in Mississauga, Ontario, upon graduating from McMaster University. He went on to further his studies by completing his Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia and since then, has taught Maths in the Canadian public system and overseas for international schools. Chris is passionate about bringing STEM into the classroom through the use of robotics, 3D printers, laser cutters and 3D design software. Outside of school he is an avid reader, woodworker, traveller and cook.
CLARE LAMBERT
CLARE LAMBERT
Music Teacher & Subject Leader
Deeply passionate for music, Clare Lambert has always been involved in a music-related role growing up. Her work experience includes roles as Head of Music, Head of the Arts, Faculty Leader and Co-Chair of FOBISIA Music. In addition, Clare is a violinist, singer and pianist and has also played in international orchestras, chamber groups and string ensembles during her travels. Currently she is the Subject Leader for music at Nexus after a career in teaching music across Asia in Hong Kong and Singapore. She loves making music and brings this passion into her classroom teaching style. In her spare time, she plays netball, loves to travel and spend time with her family.
GABRIELLE ZHOU
GABRIELLE ZHOU
Chinese Teacher & Subject Leader
Gabrielle Zhou was born and raised in Shanghai and moved to Singapore in 2006 with her family. She brings with her many years of work experience teaching Chinese as an additional language in international schools and has just recently joined the Nexus family in 2018. She believes in lifelong learning, loves reading, yoga, gym and travelling.
GRAEME MASSEY
GRAEME MASSEY
Health & Physical Education Teacher & Learning Area Leader
Graeme Massey is a teacher with an immense passion for physical activity and educating young people. Arriving in Singapore from New Zealand in 2011, he has been a part of Nexus International School (Singapore) since its beginnings and now leads the Health and Physical Education department across the school. Graeme thrives on new and exciting challenges, especially leadership opportunities, ultimately aiming to motivate the involvement of others. He has honed these skills recently completing a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy with Monash University. Graeme loves teaching at Nexus because all learners are given the opportunity to succeed intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually in a safe and positive learning environment. He has a love for both sport and travel and tries to combine the two as often as possible, whether it be participating or supporting the best in the world.
JENNY MURRAY
JENNY MURRAY
English Teacher & Learning Area Leader
Jenny Murray is passionate about the power of the written word and loves sharing her enthusiasm for this with Nexus learners, encouraging them to read more widely themselves. Jenny has taught in London, Dubai and Singapore, following a previous life in Public Relations. She has held various roles both as a curriculum and pastoral leader in previous schools and has many years of experience delivering IB and IGCSE programmes. Sport, both watching and playing, forms part of her life outside the classroom as she plays club hockey, enjoys swimming and pilates and runs when she has to! She has three children, two of whom attend Nexus and adore their school.
VICKY HOLDCROFT
VICKY HOLDCROFT
Humanities Teacher, Learning Area Leader & TOK Co-ordinator
Vicky Holdcroft is an experienced and dedicated educator who has been teaching for over twenty years. Originally from the UK, she has also taught in Brazil and the Netherlands. Vicky enjoys encouraging her learners to think for themselves and question the world around them. She is also a Principal Examiner and Lead Author for the IBO and is passionate about improving the quality and consistency of international exams. Vicky works hard to establish positive and effective relationships with the learners and understands that this is essential for learning and progression. She has two young children who keep her busy outside of school and she enjoys discovering new places to visit and activities to do with them.
WENDY NG
WENDY NG
Subject Leader, Drama Teacher
Wendy is a professional Theatre Director and Educator. She is a Singaporean who has had the opportunity to work in Singapore, the UK and Thailand in those capacities and as Head of Drama with educational instituitions. Her teaching career started in 1996 and her learners include trainee teachers, young theatre professionals and some of whose ages start from pre-school. Her proudest moment is seeing her learners succeed and continue to work in the Arts, Theatre, television and music industries. In academia, she is experienced in MYP, IGCSE and IB, and has also directed a plethora of plays and musicals both in schools and professionally. She had a recurring role on a popular local English sit-com 'Phua Chu Kang' which she enjoyed thoroughly. She is adventurous in travel and food, and is excited to bring the Nexus community on food tours around her neighbourhood of Aljunied.Report abuse