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From our Head of Secondary
From our Head of Secondary
It has been fantastic for Years 7, 8 and 9 to have a focus on the Arts every afternoon this week. Music, Arts, Dance and Drama (MADD) Week returned for its third year and was notable for its ability to engage learners in the many workshops on offer. From Poetry to Dance, from 3-D Sculpture to Music, MADD week really did have it all! The sharing assembly today was wonderful with so many brilliant performances including dance, drama, drumming and improvisation. Please see a full report and photographs here.
Last week we were delighted to welcome Paralympian Andy Barrow who gave an inspiring talk to many of our learners on the subject of motivation, looking forward and seizing opportunities. Learners were in awe of Andy's achievements, despite being paralysed from the neck down when he was just 17 years old. Please see the full report here.
Our Year 10 learners are currently on their way back from Vietnam. A combined Business/Humanities trip, the learners have been exploring Ho Chi Minh's rich culture and history, and its rise as a fast developing commercial hub. Learners have visited sites of historical interest such as the Cuchi tunnels, areas of geographical significance such as the Mekong Delta, and have also had access to small and large businesses. We look forward to welcoming them home and reading a full report in the next newsletter.
To celebrate this special month of Ramadan and share in this special month for our Muslim families we would like to invite all Nexus families to a shared Iftar (breaking of the fast meal) on Wednesday, 29 May.
Venue: Astro turf next to the staff lounge and climbing frame.
Date: Wednesday, 29 May 2019
Time: The fast is broken at the time of the sun starting to set (7.09pm in Singapore), but please feel free to arrive anytime after 6.30pm.
Food: Please bring along a sharing dish for a potluck-style meal. We would appreciate it if no nuts, pork or lard are contained in the dish.
The new campus construction continues apace. The team are now working on the flooring and cabinet making on most floors, and it is starting to look like a real school! The workers are even starting to add plants and trees to some floors! Here are some of the latest photos:
As we head into the long weekend, half of our Year 12 cohort are looking forward to going to Loola, Indonesia, to collect data for their upcoming IB Internal Assessment Coursework in Biology and Environmental Systems and Societies. We wish them every success with their research.
The school is closed this coming Monday to observe Vesak Day. May I wish all our families that celebrate this special time, peace and happiness on Vesak Day and always.
Peter Hart, Head of Secondary School
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