With Book Week (25th - 29th April) fast approaching we are all getting very excited about the visits and activities we have scheduled to celebrate the joy of reading. Please find below information on some of the key events taking place during the week.

All learners across the school are invited to come dressed as their favourite fictional character on the 29th April.

From Hobbits to Highway Rat we can't wait to see what you come up with.

Author visits and optional book purchase

As part of Book Week, we have a number of authors visiting. If you wish to purchase a copy of some of the work from our visiting authors please use the links below:

• Nursery - Year 2 - Emily Lim -IPPY Award-winning author of books including Tibby the Tiger Bunny

  • Link to Emily Lim book purchase information

• Year 3+4 - AJ Low - Author and illustrator of the incredibly popular Sherlock Sam series

• Year 5+6 - Daryl Kho - Author of "Mist Bount" a stunning adventure about a young person fighting mythical characters to save her Grandpa

• Year 7+8 - Sim Ee Waun - Author of several books on the history of Singapore

Link to Nexus Closet Full of Book Nexus Book Week Website

Book Exchange - "Don't judge a book by its cover"

As responsible consumers (Global Goal 12) learners in years 5 and above are invited to exchange a book they have enjoyed for something they have never read before. Over the next week during break time or library lessons, learners can bring a book they would like to exchange to the Learning Resource Hub. They will write a “gift tag” describing the book and then wrap it up. During Book Week all those who have brought in a book will be able to search through the wrapped books, read the tags and select something new to read based on the description and not just the cover.

Book Week Website

Full details of the Book Week events can be found on the Book Week Website (here)

Please note: The following dates apply for those participants who are in Year 10 and who are already registered for the Award:

Key dates in Term 4:

Tuesday 19th April: Training Session A*. 3.25pm - 5pm

Thursday 28th April: Training Session B *. 3.25pm - 5pm

Participants set off from school at 1pm on the Friday. They are expected to complete their activities at school around 8 or 9 pm and return home to stay overnight. The following day, on the Saturday morning, learners meet again at Bukit Batok MRT station at 8am. They can expect to finish on the Saturday around 4pm. Please look out for additional information in the updated letter that will be sent out today.

*Participants attend one of the two training options together with the rest of their group.

It certainly feels that we are filling this term with concerts, concert and more concerts! Now that live music is back we are very excited to be bringing to you an array of performance opportunities involving our Nexus musicians. Further details can be found on the 'ARTS' page of this newsletter, tickets etc. However here is a brief low down of what's coming up!

Every Friday this term - Nexus Musical Maestros

Lessons without Walls is back, however rebranded as '.......' Each week we will feature a selection of our amazing musicians starting with our Y11 IGCSE pianists next week. look out for them as you arrive at school and be serenaded by their music. Remember if you stop to watch - MASK UP!!!!

Wednesday 27th April - "We Can Sing Again!' - Secondary Vocal Concert, featuring the choir and soloists

Thursday 5th May - NEXUS Beats

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May - IB Contemporary Music Maker Workshops at SJI

Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th May - Indonesia Gamelan Workshops Y6, 9, 10 and 12

Thursday 19 May - Instrumental Music Recitals

Monday 23rd to Friday 27th May - MADD Week

Thursday 26th May - Orchestral Concert

Friday 27th May - MADD House Competition Y10 and 12