Free English Conversation Classes for Nexus parents

Each week from 8.30-9.30am in the Primary Maker Space, an English conversation class is held for parents who would like to improve their English.

Run by Jemma, a parent at the school (a daughter in Y9 and a son in Y8) with a TESOL qualification, it is a free class in a friendly, fun and relaxed setting. The class covers basic grammar, new vocabulary and encourages confidence and fluency in spoken English with a new topic introduced at each lesson.

The classes are divided into:

• Advanced Class on a Tuesday morning starting on 13^th August (lessons are fortnightly)
• Beginner Class on a Thursday morning starting on 15^th August (lessons are weekly). Support is given by a bi-lingual parent.

Why not come and join us? It’s an ideal way to meet new parents!

Any queries, contact Jemma on jemma.chapple@gmail.com or 91063556.

Preparation for the residential trips for Years 7,8,9 and 12

Dates for your diary...

We are delighted to share with you the dates and locations of the residential trips for Years 7,8,9 and 12. Of particular note is the new Year 9 trip to Chiang Mai that is leaving on Sunday 29 September 2019, while Year 7 and 8 trips leave on Monday 30 September 2019.

Please take these dates into consideration when booking any holidays during the October break (Monday 7 - Friday 18 October 2019) which starts the weekend after the learners return from these trips. We would also like to invite you to our 'trip information evenings' where you can meet the trip provider and learn more about the specific details of your child's trip.

Year 7

Monday 30 September - Friday 4 October 2019

MALAYSIA, Tioman island

Trip information evening: Thursday 29 August 6-7pm in the MPR with Our Little Planet

Year 8

Monday 30 September - Friday 4 October 2019

INDONESIA, Telunas island

Trip information evening: Thursday 29 August 5-6pm in the MPR with Telunas Beach Resort

Year 9

Sunday 29 September - Friday 4 October 2019 (flight details: Silk Air MI706 departs Singapore at 15:15, return flight MI701 arrives into Singapore at 15:45, flight duration: 2h 50m)

THAILAND, Chiang Mai

Trip Information evening: Wednesday 28 August 5-6pm in the MPR with Rustic Pathways

Year 12

Monday 11 November - Friday 15 November 2019 (flight details: Singapore Airlines MI602 departs Singapore at 07:40 , return flight MI1607 arrives into Singapore at 21:35, flight duration: 2h 00m )

CAMBODIA, Phnom Penh and Kong Maha village

Trip Information evening: Wednesday 28 August 6-7pm in the MPR with Rustic Pathways

Stephanie Hughes, Deputy Head of School, Education Outside The Classroom

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community

The core goals from The Strategic Plan 2019-20 will be reached through the elements of The Nexus Way. The goals emerged from all feedback received in various forms from all stakeholders and external parties in 2018-19. When reviewing the plan at the end of the academic year we found that great progress had been made but that the goals were all still relevant as we go forward to ensure that new ways of working are fully embedded.

Counselling at Nexus

Nexus is one of a very few licensed centres to operate the Award here in Singapore. Please read on to find out more about how your son or daughter can get involved in the world’s biggest youth development scheme.

Bronze Level - New participants in Year 9.

All Year 9 learners this morning attended a short presentation about an opportunity to do the Bronze Level of the Award this year. Parents and guardians of Year 9 learners will receive a letter early next week which will contain key information and explain the registration procedure.

Bronze Level - Participants in Years 10 and 11 who started the Award last year.

Those who completed the Adventurous Journey last year should continue to work on their Skill, Service and Sport. There is a regular Thursday break time drop-in session where they can meet with an Award Leader for guidance on how to complete their Award.

Bronze Level - Participants in Years 10 and 11 who have not already registered.

It may be possible for learners in Years 10 and 11 to join the scheme, but this will depend on the overall level of demand in Year 9. Please email us at intaward@nexus.edu.sg if your son or daughter is currently in Year 10 or 11 and would like to join the Award, provided that there are sufficient places available.

Gold Level - For learners in Year 12

Should there be a sufficient level of interest, we will offer an opportunity for Year 12 learners to take part in the Gold Level of the Award. Learners attended a presentation on the Award as part of their Induction last week, and should email our team by Friday 23rd August if they are interested.

Should you have any questions regarding the Award, please email our team at intaward@nexus.edu.sg

School Uniform Update

Thank you again for your patience with the new uniform supplier. We are working hard with the uniform suppliers to resolve issues and ensure that we have everything available for you to purchase as required.

When will I receive uniforms ordered last week?

Uniforms ordered last week will be delivered at the end of this week.

When will the PE uniforms arrive?

All PE uniforms will be delivered by mid-September.

How do I order more uniform items?

The website will be live by 26 August. You will then see a link on the Parent Zone on the school website. In the meantime, please try on for sizing in the NPG room and hand in order forms at reception. Your order will be delivered to school for you to collect. A few sizes are out of stock due to the demand exceeding production (see below). New stock for all sizes will be ready in September.

Out of Stock Items

Primary Polo 3 to 6 – Y12, Y14

Secondary Polo 7 to 11 – S, M, L

Due to high demand we are out of stock of the above items, but we are currently getting new stock made and will deliver mid-September. You may place your order but will not be charged until it is delivered.

Who do I contact about my order?

Please do contact Anthony (anthony@sagana.com.sg) if you have any queries. He is very responsive and will do what he can to help. I am working with Anthony to ensure that we improve communication with families so that you know when to expect deliveries.

Judy Cooper, Principal

Here are our learners looking amazing in their new uniform