It has been another fantastic summer of new experiences and outstanding opportunities for our Nexus swimmers. Our swimmers finished off the school year with a number of bronze medals and a huge number of personal bests at the Neogarden Singapore National Swimming Championships 2019 which was held between 19 and 22 of June in OCBC Aquatics Center. Well done to our Senior Performance Squad.

A few weeks later, Carmen and Coach Ivan had a fantastic debut at the LEN European Junior Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia. Our “Spanish Rocket” had an absolute blast during the meet. Besides improving her personal bests, she managed to go from the preliminary heats through to the finals, getting consistently better, where she finished 4th and qualified for the World Junior Swimming Championships 2019 which will be held in Budapest between 20 and 25 August, 2019. The icing on the cake was the fantastic success of Carmen at the European Youth Olympic Games 2019 which was held two weeks later in Baku, Azerbaijan where she managed to earn a bronze medal and her second qualification in the 50m Freestyle for the Junior Worlds.

Another young rising star from Team Nexus, Jack, was absolutely brilliant at the Summer Irish Swimming Championships which was held in Dublin last week. Jack came home with 4 golds and a bronze medal. Boom!

We wish all our team success at the FINA World Cup and Carmen at World Juniors!

Mr Ivan Bunakov, Director of Aquatics

Calling all Year 7-10 learners!

Imagine yourself skiing down the ethereal slopes of the Swiss Alps. The crisp wintry air and surreal mountainous terrain. Make this dream a reality with our 2nd Annual Ski/Snowboard Trip to Verbier, Switzerland next year - 27 March to 5 April 2020

EARLY BIRD - SECURE YOUR SPOT

With only 20 places available for Nexus learners, secure your spot on this once in a lifetime trip by placing your $100 deposit to the Nexus cashier office.

We would also like to invite all interested families to attend an information morning for our 2nd Annual Nexus Ski/Snowboard trip to Verbier, Switzerland.

There will be a brief information morning regarding the trip on Thursday 29 August, 9.00am at Nexus. Venue will be emailed to those who have expressed an interest. Please register your interest by completing the google form link here

Nexus is working in partnership with Les Elfes International, who offer residential camps in the Swiss Alps. For additional information about Les Elfes, please use the provided link to the Les Elfes website

The week long trip is available for learners from Year 7-10 and will cater to all skiing abilities. The trip cost includes;

• 6 days of skiing/snowboarding (morning lessons and ski guiding in the afternoons).
• Après-ski activities from 16.30-18.30 such as baking, sports, quizzes, village walks, shopping, bbq on the slopes.
• Evening activities from 20.00-22.00 such as access to the games room, sports centre, creative activities and team challenges.
• 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.
• Visit to the Olympic Museum, Lausanne.
• Return flights from Singapore to Zurich with Swiss Airlines.
• All transfers.

The proposed cost of the trip is approx. $3,750. If you have any questions about the trip please email Bevan Moriarty moriarty.b@nexus.edu.sg

Ms Nika Kuncewics & Mr Bevan Moriarty - Ski Trip Leaders

The CCA portal opened on Wednesday 14 August at 10am to allow learners (or parents of children from Year 2 to Year 4) to select their activities via the CCA portal.

Detailed information can be found in the EOTC booklet here. This booklet can also be found on the Parent Zone on the school website. Please do read this carefully as it contains comprehensive information about sign ups and closing dates. The CCA booklet will be sent to you via email next week.

If you have any problems logging into the CCA portal please contact student services.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR ACSIS SPORTS OR MUSIC ENSEMBLES, THESE START FROM MONDAY 19 AUGUST.

YOU CAN LOG ONTO THE CCA PORTAL TO SEE THE ACTIVITIES THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED.

Kind regards,

Education Outside The Classroom team

EOTC@nexus.edu.sg

Ms Stephanie Hughes - Deputy Head of School

The British International School of Phuket (BISP) has accepted our entries to participate in the 18th Annual Soccer/Football 7s Tournament. Last year there were over 1600 competitors, 140 teams 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;

• Under 11 Boys,
• Under 13 Boys and Girls,
• Over 15 Boys

Ten players will be selected for each team. Trials will be undertaken for all age categories.

Our teams will depart Singapore on Thursday 21 November to Phuket, Thailand. Competition days are Friday 22 November & Saturday 23 November. Teams will return to Singapore on Sunday 24 November.

The estimated cost of the trip will be between $950-$1150 per person.

We are very excited about attending this fantastic event again and I look forward to inviting Nexus learners to team trials over the coming weeks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND USING THE LINKS BELOW

Website: https://www.bisphuket.ac.th/bisp7s/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bisp7s

Ms Bevan Moriarty - Director of Sport