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School News 1
Xin ch�o! Ch�o m�ng b�n��n v�i
UNIS Hanoi!
Hello and Welcome to UNIS Hanoi!
We are delighted that you have chosen UNIS
Hanoi for your child/ren and our Welcome Team
of faculty, parents and students are here to help
in any way we can to ensure that your family
settles into School and the city, making new
friends in your new home!
We all know what it feels like to be ‘new’ and what
a difference a friendly face makes in your first days.
We are dedicated to making your transition into
the 2015-2016 school year as smooth as possible
with our Welcome Team on hand to guide you
through your first days and weeks here.
UNIS Hanoi is an exceptional place to learn.
We incorporate the ideals and principals of the
United Nations into every day teaching and
learning, as we strive to embody our School’s
Vision: “Our learning community will be an
inspirational role model for a better world.”
Our Welcome Programme is specifically designed
to carefully guide you through the orientation
process with a host of events and activities for our
new families (details on pages 2 and 3).
This special Welcome Edition of the Tin Tuc will
serve as an introduction to UNIS Hanoi giving
you essential information about programmes/
activities available at school, key contacts, UNIS
‘Survival Lingo’ and much more!
In case you are wondering…Tin Tuc means
information or news in Vietnamese. The Tin Tuc is
the School’s news service.
Special Edition - New Family Welcome Programme 2015-2016
UNIS Hanoi Tin Tuc School News2 3
Getting to Know Your School
Enjoy performances by the talented
UMA instructors to give you a taste of
what the UNIS Music Academy has to
offer! Meet the teachers and get advice
on learning a new instrument, voice
coaching and developing your child’s
musical talent.
NEW PARENT WELCOME
COFFEE
Monday, August 24
08.00 – 09.00 / Centre for the Arts
Foyer
Join us for coffee and take this
opportunity to meet other new parents
and members of the community in a
more informal setting.
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
SESSION
Monday, August 24
09.00 – 10.00/ Centre for the Arts,
Black Box Room 104
In this workshop you will be guided
through what is available on the UNIS
Hanoi website and become familiar with
Tech Connect, ISIS, Haiku and other
computer programmes used at UNIS
Hanoi.
We have designed a broad range
of events all with one goal to help
welcome you to our vibrant community.
Please check the online School
Calendar (www.unishanoi.org/
calendar) for all event details and
locations and don’t hesitate to contact
our Welcome Programme Coordinator
and Community Liaison Officer,
Nathalie Grun, in the Advancement
Office with any questions:
NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION
AND WELCOME BBQ
Tuesday, August 18
(See Programme in your Welcome
Folder for details)
Mandatory for new families to attend.
Complete registration, receive
Welcome Folder, meet the principals
& teachers, take a campus tour,
visit classrooms, browse the school
information tables, attend tech sessions
and end the day with a whole school
BBQ!
UNIS MUSIC ACADEMY (UMA)
OPEN HOUSE CONCERT
Thursday, August 20
16.30 – 17.30 / Centre for the Arts
BACK TO SCHOOL INFO
NIGHTS
All parents attend an informative
evening where you learn more about
the expectations of the year ahead for
your child as well as the School goals. It
is also an opportunity to meet the other
parents in the class.This evening is for
parents only.
Tuesday, August 25:
ECC&Grade 3 (18.00 – 19.45)
Wednesday, August 26:
Grades 4 & 5 (18.00 – 19.45)
Thursday, August 27:
Grades 1 & 2 (18.00 – 19.45)
Thursday, September 3 :
MSHS Grades 6 to 12 (18.00 – 21.00)
YOUR CHILD’S ENGLISH
DEVELOPMENT – EAL PARENT
INFO SESSION
Monday, August 31
18.00 –19.00
Learn about the English as an
Additional Language (EAL) support
programme at UNIS Hanoi. Meet your
child’s EAL teacher and find out how
you can help.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLASS SOCIAL EVENTS WITH
THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
ORGANISATION
Join us in an informal setting after
school in the ES courtyard to meet
the other parents in your child’s class
while the children run around and play!
Perfect opportunity to exchange phone
numbers with other parents for play
dates!
Monday, August 31:
Grade 1 (15.30 – 16.30)
Tuesday, September 1:
Grades 2& 3 (15.30 – 16.30)
Thursday, September 3:
Grades 4& 5 (15.30 – 16.30)
ALL COMMUNITY MEETING
AND HANOI BUS TOUR WITH
THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
ORGANISATION (SCO)
Tuesday, September 8
8.30 – 9.30 All Community Meeting /
Community Room
9.30 – 14.30 Hanoi Bus Tour / Meet
at bus stop
GET INVOLVED! Parents provide
invaluable support to the school
community. By getting involved, you
send a powerful message to your
child(ren) that you take an interest in
their education.The School Community
Organisation (of which you are
automatically a member) works in close
partnership with the School and is
always looking for parent volunteers!
It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s a great way to
get to know the School! Following this
meeting, all parents are welcome to join
our insightful ‘Get to know Hanoi’ bus
tour organised by UNIS Hanoi parents!
CHILD DEVELOPMENT INFO
SESSION AND LIBRARY
ORIENTATION
Meet with the counsellors, understand
how they support students’ welfare,
learn about the developmental stages
your child will go through this year and
how you can help them. Following this
you will have an opportunity to learn
about what the library has to offer and
how you can use the library effectively.
Thursday, September 10: ECC (8.30
– 9.30 Info Session) & (9.30 –10.30
Library Orientation)
Years Programme (MYP) curriculum
framework.
PARENT AND FACULTY
SPARKLY SOCIAL
Friday, September 18
19.30 – 23.30
Leave the children at home and
celebrate the new school year with us!
This is a great night of food and drinks
with live music and dancing organised
by our wonderful School Community
Organisation! You will leave this soir�e
with a new cohort of friends! Trust us,
you do not want to miss this event!
COMMUNITY MEETING WITH
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 23
8.15 – 9.45
Meet with the Head of School as he
shares exciting news about the School
year ahead! This is a great opportunity
to ask Dr. Barder any questions you
may have about UNIS Hanoi. This is the
first of four community meetings with
the Head of School. Refreshments will
be provided.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNITY MEETING
Tuesday, November 3
18.30 – 20.00
Join the Board of Directors as they host
a Community Meeting with the primary
purpose of presenting a draft budget
for the next School Year. Community
members have the opportunity to
meet the Board of Directors, provide
feedback to the Treasurer and to ask
questions.
Wednesday, September 16: Grades
1 & 2 (8.30 – 9.30 Info Session) &
(9.30 –10.30 Library Orientation)
Thursday, September 17: Grades
3,4 & 5 (8.30 – 9.30 Info Session) &
(9.30 –10.30 Library Orientation)
NEW PARENT WORKSHOPS
WITH COUNSELLORS
Friday, September 11
8.30 – 9.30
How is your transition going? What
challenges may your child/ren be
facing? Our counsellors are here to talk
to you about the cycles of transition and
what to expect from your child in the
transition period. Find out what you can
do to help.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
FAIR
Saturday, September 12
9.00 – 12.00 / Centre for the Arts
Foyer
The purpose of the Community
Connections Fair is to provide
useful information, especially those
newly arrived families, by bringing a
variety of Hanoi’s service providers
and organizations together to one
convenient location! Learn all about our
local medical providers, fitness/health
centres, service and activity groups,
transportation and travel agencies, and
more!
PYP AND MYP WORKSHOPS
FOR NEW PARENTS
Tuesday, September 15
19.00 – 20.00
Learn more about the Primary
Years Programme (PYP) and Middle
UNIS Hanoi Tin Tuc School News4 5
Dear Families New To UNIS Hanoi,
I would like to extend to you a warm
welcome for the 2015-2016 school
year. We are pleased that you have
chosen UNIS Hanoi as your school
of choice here in Hanoi and we look
forward to an excellent year.
We anticipate at least 1,100 students
from more than 60 countries as we
enter our 28th year as a not-for-
profit international school here in
Hanoi, Vietnam. We have once again
planned for a series of curricular and
co-curricular activities designed to
enhance and support student learning
throughout the year.
We hope that the enquiry and
application process has gone
smoothly. It is important to us that
all new students and families feel
welcome from the beginning so please
be sure to let us know how we can
support your transition to our school.
Being new can be intimidating as well
as exciting and we will do our utmost
to ensure your children don’t feel new
for long. We have a great team of
people including students dedicated
to providing you with resources and
assistance – please use them!
As one of our three core values
(which also provide the goals in our
new Strategic Plan - Strategy 2020)
we place great importance on the
meaning of Community at UNIS Hanoi.
Our hope is that you will sense that,
possibly even before you arrive. We
firmly believe that it is the quality of
relationships that we forge together
that make the UNIS Hanoi experience
so unique.
I look forward to meeting you at the
new family orientation on Tuesday
afternoon, August 18. We welcome
you and your family to UNIS Hanoi as
part of our learning community.
Respectfully,
Dr. Chip Barder
Head of School
From the Head of School The Board at a GlanceOn behalf of the Board of Directors,
we are delighted to welcome our new
families to UNIS Hanoi for the start of the
2015-2016 school year.
UNIS Hanoi is a not-for-profit private
school that is governed by a Board of
Directors and we would encourage you
to find out more about the School’s
governance on the UNIS Hanoi website.
In brief, we are nine voting Directors,
three are appointed by the United Nations
Resident Coordinator, two are elected
by parents and four are appointed by
the Board. The Head of School is an
ex-officio Board member and a faculty
consultant for the Board is appointed by
the faculty. All voting directors are unpaid
volunteers and this year, all are parents
with children at UNIS Hanoi.
The Board meets regularly and the
meeting dates are all on the School
Calendar. Community members are
welcome to attend and observe Board
open meetings and we have two
Community meetings each year; Tuesday
November 3, 2015 when we present the
budget and the Annual General Meeting
on May 10, 2016.
You can find agendas and public minutes
from all meetings posted on Tin Tuc and
more information is available on the website.
Who’s Who• Board Chair, Nguyen Van Hieu
(Australia) is parent elected. He
joined the Board in 2011 and has two
children at UNIS Hanoi.
• Vice-Chair, Barry Knaggs (Malaysia) is
Board appointed. He joined the Board
in 2009 and has three children at UNIS
Hanoi.
• Treasurer , Bob Hughes (USA) is
Board appointed. He joined the Board
in 2013 and has one
child at UNIS Hanoi.
• Secretary, Amie Pollack
(USA) is Parent Elected.
She joined the Board in
2015 and has one child
at UNIS Hanoi.
• Bakhodir Burkhanov
(Uzbekistan) is UN
appointed. He joined the
Board in 2013, and has
three children at UNIS
Hanoi.
• Jean Munro (Canada) is
UN appointed. She joined the Board
in 2012 and has three children at UNIS
Hanoi.
• Ngo Thi Quynh Hoa (Vietnam) is Board
appointed. She joined the Board in
2015 and has one child at UNIS Hanoi.
• Yoon Durbin (USA) is Board
appointed. She joined the Board
in 2015 and has one child at UNIS
Hanoi.
• Gabit Ismailov (Kazakhstan) is UN
appointed and joined the Board in 2015.
He has three children at UNIS Hanoi.
• Chip Barder (USA) is Head of School and
an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the
Board. He joined the School in 2008.
What we doThe Board has four roles:
• Developing and approving school
policy;
• Developing strategic plans, ensuring
their implementation and monitoring
progress;
• Hiring, nurturing and evaluating
the Head of School; the Head
is responsible for the day to day
management of the School; and
• Ensuring the financial health of the
School.
How you can get involvedThe Board appoints a number of
committees and task forces to carry
out its responsibilities and achieve
its annual objectives and goals.
Committees and task forces bring
together Board members, school
employees and interested parents who
can offer expertise and commitment
to research, analyse and discuss the
detail of a particular subject in order to
bring thoughtful and clear proposals for
Board consideration. Committees and
TaskForces for 2015-2016 are:
• Advancement Committee (Board,
Admin and Community Members)
• Executive Committee (Board Officers)
• Finance Committee (Board, Admin
and Community Members)
• Committee on Directors (Board Only)
• Campus Development Task Force
(Board, Admin and Community
Members)
To find out more please contact the
Board Assistant, Maeve O’Donovan:
UNIS Hanoi Tin Tuc School News6 7
Dear New Elementary School Families,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome
you to the United Nations International
School of Hanoi. All of us here at UNIS
Hanoi are familiar with the feelings
associated with new beginnings
– nerves, excitement and anxious
anticipation are all part of the transition
process for students and families.
My family and I are also new to UNIS
Hanoi and to Vietnam this year. This
summer we relocated from Dubai,
United Arab Emirates, where I was
working for 7 years in a variety of
educational leadership roles in a
forward thinking IB World School. I
am also experiencing the nerves and
excitement that come with change, and
Dear New Middle and High School
Families,
I would like to warmly welcome you
to welcome you to the United Nations
International School of Hanoi! We
are here to support your children by
providing a high quality educational
programme designed to promote both
academic and personal growth.
am really looking forward to being a
part of this dynamic school community.
Our most important priority for families
in transition is to quickly help you
develop a sense of belonging. I offer
strong and heartfelt reassurance that
you and your child(ren) are joining
an especially warm, welcoming and
supportive community where you will
be made to feel at home in your new
school.
Please know that here at UNIS Hanoi
we place a high value on parent
engagement and open communication
at all times. Don’t be afraid to be in
touch at any time to share great ideas,
discuss your concerns and to get
involved with your child’s school life.
We look forward to getting to know you
and your family through all manner of
academic, cultural, sporting and social
events throughout the year and hope
that you will very quickly feel a part of
the UNIS Hanoi community.
Warmly,
Megan Brazil
Elementary School Principal
I am pleased that you have chosen
UNIS Hanoi and hope your family
will enjoy an enriching experience!
Having moved quite a few times over
my career in international education I
understand both the excitement and
challenges that come with moving to a
new country and school. Rest assured
that I along with the entire UNIS Hanoi
faculty and staff will try our very best
to make your transition as smooth as
possible.
At the heart of a UNIS Hanoi education
is a commitment to the highest levels
of teaching and learning. UNIS Hanoi
attracts a faculty of highly qualified and
dedicated teachers whose knowledge
of their craft and commitment to their
students are central to our success.
Our over-arching aim is to instill in
students the qualities embodied in the
IB Learner Profile: communicators,
open-minded, principled, inquirers,
knowledgeable, thinkers, caring
citizens, risk-takers, balanced and
reflective.
All of us at UNIS Hanoi look forward to
working with your entire family. Our
student body is extremely friendly and
outgoing so please encourage your
children to be open to new friendships,
participate in activities, and study hard!
I truly look forward to meeting you in
the very near future. In the meantime,
if you have any questions or concerns
please feel free to contact me and I
will be more than happy to offer my
assistance.
Warm regards,
Pete Kennedy
MSHS Principal
e UNIS Hanoi community.
armly,
B il
Pete Kennedy
From the Elementary School From the Middle and High School
UNIS Hanoi Tin Tuc School News8 9
Items to Bring to School
Elementary School (ES) students
(Grades D-5)
Please ensure that your child comes to
school with a sun-hat and sunscreen
as necessary. Students are required
to wear a hat at recess and during PE.
UNIS Hanoi requires children to bring
a water bottle. Safe drinking water
fountains are available throughout the
school. Students will require swimming
gear (one piece suit for girls) and a towel.
School bags large enough to carry
an A4 folder, a water resistant library
bag (available from the school shop)
and a change of clothes for younger
children are recommended. UNIS Hanoi
will provide all of the necessary basic
stationery supplies for children to start
school. UNIS Hanoi does not implement
a school uniform but younger children
are encouraged to wear comfortable
clothing without difficult fastenings.
Details of your family’s “School House”
will be provided in the Welcome Folder
and you are encouraged to purchase a
house t-shirt for PE.
Middle and High School (MSHS)
Students
The School issues each student with
a tablet computer however, stationery
such as pencils, pens, highlighters and
The website and our other online
resources are your primary source of
information for all that is happening at
UNIS Hanoi. In the coming days and
weeks you will receive a lot of helpful
information, but on these pages we hope
to highlight some of the often asked early
questions.
Please do not hesitate to use any of the
contact information on page 20-21 or
see the “Contact UNIS Hanoi” page on
the School website.
School Calendar and Hours
The detailed school events calendar can
be found on the UNIS Hanoi website
(www.unishanoi.org/calendar).Every
family will receive a copy of the print
calendar with the same colour coding
for different division events, but you are
always advised to check all events for
detailed information and any changes
online.
Elementary School
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Discovery: 08:10 to 12:00 (partial day)
to 15:20 (full day)
Kindergarten 1 to Grade 5: 08:10 to
15:20
Wednesday
Discovery: 08:10 to 12:00 (ALL students,
BOTH partial and full day)
Kindergarten 1 to Grade 5: 08:10 to
14:25
Middle and High School
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
08:10 to 15:25
Wednesday: 08:10 to 14:35
home or purchase canteen lunches. The
lunches provided by the canteen are on a
“set menu” basis and are delivered to the
ECC children to eat in their classrooms.
The general information, including prices
and updated weekly menus is available
on our website visit www.unishanoi.org/
canteen.
In order to register your child with J&J Food
Service, please contact them directly at
[email protected] or you can register
with the ECC Secretary as well.
Elementary and Middle and High
School
All students must purchase lunch
vouchers from the canteen or bring a
packed lunch from home. The general
information about the Canteen,
including prices and updated weekly
menus, is available on our website:
www.unishanoi.org/canteen. You are
encouraged to purchase lunch vouchers
directly from the canteen table during
Orientation.
For ES students, you are required to
provide a healthy snack for morning
break time.
MSHS student have access to the Deli
Canteen during break periods. ES
students are unable to purchase from the
Deli Canteen.
A smart card system for the canteen will
be introduced in 2015-2016.
Nut and Allergy Aware
Campus
• We encourage parents to provide
food that is free from nuts in their
child’s lunch and snacks as well as
class parties.
• We encourage parents to be allergy
aware of harmful allergens that may
trigger an allergic reaction in a student
at school.
• We encourage parents to consider the
need of minimal risk of exposure to all
students with nut and other allergies.
The school cafeteria prepares food
without known nut products; however,
some foods may contain traces of nuts.
Parents of students with known allergies
are required to complete an Allergy
Action Plan and or a Asthma Action Plan.
Please visit the School Health Centre
to discuss your child’s allergies, allergy
action plan and medications.
Parent access to
Information Technology at
School
UNIS Hanoi uses a wide range of
technology to support student learning.
TechConnect has many resources for
both ES and MSHS parents to help you
and your child successfully use technology
at school. Please take a look at our UNIS
Hanoi Tech Handbook for information
about the Technology Programme.
We have created UNIS Guest access
to allow personal devices to be linked
to our WIFI access. Guest bandwidth
is limited and shared among all guests
using the network as we reserve most of
the bandwidth for teaching and learning.
Office secretaries have login information
for campus guests.
Families are welcome to utilise the library
catalogue and resources to borrow
books or access the school information
network. Parents will be provided with
usernames and passwords which will
enable direct access to information on
ISIS Family (used for student reports,
ASA registration and conference
registration) and the UNIS Hanoi Parent
Hub used to access the parent directory.
There will be Tech Training Sessions for
parents on Orientation Day and also in
the early weeks of school to assist with
introductory training on using these two
key applications within the school and we
highly recommend all parents attend one
of these sessions.
Our Community
There will be many opportunities for
you to get involved in school and
community life at UNIS Hanoi throughout
the academic year and we actively
encourage you to participate in the
school you have chosen for your child.
You will receive plenty of information
once the school year starts, but if you
have any questions please don’t hesitate
to contact Nathalie Grun, the Community
Liaison Officer, in the Advancement
Office (Building 7): [email protected]
We also have a very active parent and
teacher community group, the School
Community Organisation (SCO), who will
be ready to answer any questions you
may have on Orientation Day and also
organise fun events for the community.
Parents can also share their knowledge
and talents with the UNIS Hanoi Board of
Directors. There are many committees
and task forces which can use your
expertise in the areas of Finance,
Campus Development, Advancement,
etc. Contact the Board Assistant, Maeve
O’Donovan, if you have any questionsor
see the Board pages of the website:
Questions?
Feel free to contact us at any time if you
have any questions at all! Telephone
extensions and email are listed on Key
Contacts on pages 20-21.
a calculator should be provided from
home. Students in Grades 6-8 should
have a Casio scientific calculator. All
Grades 9 -12 need to have a TI-Nspire
CX (non CAS) calculator. Calculators are
available for purchase at the UNIS Hanoi
Business Office.
Students will require swimming gear (one
piece suit for girls) and a towel. MSHS
School students are required to follow
the standards of the dress code as
outlined in the MSHS Parent and Student
handbooks both available online on the
School website.
Lunch and Snack Break
Early Childhood Centre
You are required to provide a healthy
snack for morning break time; however,
you may choose to prepare food from
Getting StartedEssential Information
UNIS Hanoi Tin Tuc School News10 11
Engaged, Supportive & Full of SpiritThe School Community Organisation
Parent & Faculty Sparkly
Social: September 18
Discover another side of our community!
The SCO organises a Parent and Faculty
Social each year in September, trust us,
you do not want to miss this event! Leave
the children at home, arrange a date night
with your partner, put on those dancing
shoes and take this opportunity to
socialise with your new found friends!
All Community Meetings
To facilitate open communication within
the community, the SCO holds All
Community Meetings four times a year.
We invite guest speakers, such as our
Principals, Counselors, Tech Facilitators
or Community Service staff, to share
information on school related topics. The
first All Community Meeting will be held
The School Community Organisation
(SCO) is made up of all of us - every
parent, faculty and staff member - an
inclusive body that is led by parent
volunteers. At UNIS Hanoi, the SCO
aims to proactively build family-school
partnerships. By sharing your time and
talents and getting involved in your child’s
school, all parents have the opportunity
to enhance student-learning which is at
the heart of all we do.
SCO Executive Committee
The SCO Executive Committee is
responsible for the overall governance of
the SCO and works closely with the Head
of School. We help with the Welcome
Programme, recruit Class/Grade Level
Parents, select UNIS Hanoi community
projects to fund and provide overall
support at SCO functions. The ES Chairs
and MSHS Chairs regularly meet with
the School Administration and liaise with
Class/Grade Level parents. We look
forward to getting to know you over the
year.
on September 8 in the Community Room
from 8.30 – 9.30am followed by a Hanoi
Bus Tour. We do hope to see you there!
Class/Grade Level Parents
We invite at least one parent in each class to
act as the SCO Class/Grade Level Parent.
Class Parents arrange class socials and
provide invaluable assistance for finding
parent volunteers to assist for events such
as the UN Day Community Lunch, sports
days and the Spring Fair. Help out as a
Class Parent, it is a GREAT way to get to
know your class and the school!
The Shop (aka SCO
Boutique)
Show your School Spirit and get all your
UNIS Hanoi logo wear for school at The
Shop! It is located in the Sports Centre and
stocks a variety of UNIS Hanoi gear such
as House Shirts, PE uniforms (required
for MSHS only), hats, swimwear, shorts,
sweaters, tracksuits – just to name
a few! The Shop is another essential
service provided entirely by SCO parent
volunteers. The opening times depend
on the availability of volunteers who
generously give their time every week
to help sell product at The Shop. The
schedule will be published in the Tin Tuc
and online as soon as the schedule is
finalised at www.unishanoi.org/sco .
Spring Fair
One highlight of the year is our annual
Spring Fair. A fun day for the entire family
with games, international food, student
performances and Service Learning
groups raising awareness and funds for
their service partners! The Spring Fair
Coordinating team together with the help
of UNIS Hanoi parents, faculty and staff
organise this community festival. The
success of big events like these requires
the participation of many volunteers. We
hope that we can count on your support
for our Spring Fair in March next year!
Elementary School Healthy
Snack Sales
The Elementary School Snack Sale is a
long standing tradition at UNIS Hanoi.
Over 20 years ago, the “Bake Sale”
was created to raise funds for library
books while providing students with
the opportunity to taste a diverse range
of snacks from all around the world!
The Snack Sale has evolved into a fun
opportunity for children to exercise
choice, learn how to handle money and is
raising awareness of the value of healthy
snacks. We have a total of four snack
sales each year, each family will be asked
to will play a part in providing snacks
when it is your child’s turn to contribute.
Used Book Sale
At the SCO Used Book Sale both kids
and adults have the opportunity to
purchase some ‘pre-loved’ books at
bargain prices. Last year, the community
donated over 5,000 books and we
were able to raise 109 million VND to
support Room to Read’s Girls Education
campaign! If you have any books you or
your children are ready to pass on, drop
them off at the collection box in front
of the library and get your bookshelves
ready for new books.
Phoenix Booster
Committee
Join the new parent booster committee
and amplify school spirit at every
Co-Curricular event! GO PHOENIX!
For detailed news and updates please
visit our website www.unishanoi.org/sco
or email us at [email protected]
We look forward to meeting you soon!
SCO Executive Committee
2015-2016:
MSHS Chair –Pippa Wood
MSHS Vice Chair – Chikako Oba
ES Chair –Natascha Senftleben
ES Vice Chair – Carmen Kuebler
Treasurer – Petra Eichler
Committee Coordinators:
The Shop – Malin Niklasson
Spring Fair – TBC
Snack Sale – Bo Young Hwang
Seung Shin Lee, Hiromi Ogura,
Makiko Matsumoto
Used Book Sale – Megan Todd
Phoenix Boosters – Renea Freeman
For general questions:
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Technology 101Online User Guide
Technology Training SessionsIt is essential to attend a Technology
Training Session. Our Tech Team will
guide you through key elements of the
website, and ISIS family. Stop by the
Technology Table during Orientation
to register for one of the following
timeslots (limited space available for
each session):
Tuesday, August 18
• 14.00
• 14.30
• 15.00
• 15.30
Monday, August 24
• 9.00
Questions?• For general Tech related questions,
including Username and Password
questions, contact our Tech Team:
• Questions regarding the
website should be directed
to the Advancement Office:
• For further information about ISIS
Family, contact Sayeh Peterson:
own home! For more information
about navigating through the online
resources, please attend a Library
Orientation Session (see Welcome
Programme on page 2 and 3 for grade
specific dates and times).
Elementary School Class
and Specialist Blogs
All parents are automatically registered
for their child(ren)’s class blogs in
Elementary School and have access to
the Specialist Teacher Blogs (Music,
PE, Drama, Art etc) and are notified
when blogs are updated. They provide
an opportunity for parents to know
more about what is happening in terms
of learning and teaching within their
child’s class and grade level as well
as specific and detailed information
pertaining to upcoming events or
special occasions.
• Sign up for 3-way (Parent-Student-
Teacher) conferences
• Register for After School Activities
(ASAs) and the UNIS Music
Academy (UMA)
• Update family contact information
Tech Connect
Accessible through Quicklinks on the
website.
Tech Connect is a teaching and
learning technology hub. Here you will
be able to access the tools, resources,
applications, video tutorials, helpful
apps and discussion forums; such as:
• Tech Handbook
• Responsible Use Agreements
• Digital Citizenship resources
• ISIS Family web tutorials
• Haiku (a digital learning platform
organised by teachers for students)
• Resources from Parent Tech
Workshops
• FAQ by parents on Technology
• Links to Google apps
• Blogging tools
Library Catalogue and
Online Databases
The catalogue is accessible through
Quicklinks on the website and on
www.unishanoi.org/library .
UNIS Hanoi community members
can browse our Library Catalogue
collection of more than 35,000
multilingual prints and audio visual
resources. In addition on the Library
Portal, you will be able to access our
online resources, including eBooks,
eMagazines and academic purpose
based subscription databases
designed for learning from your
to all the other key online resources
you will need, as well as a host of useful
information about moving to Hanoi and
Vietnam. Your starting point should be
the Starting School Resource Centre
under Admissions, but we encourage
you to fully explore.
Are Parent Directory will soon be
accessible via a password protected
area ‘The Parent Hub’ on the school
website. Stay tuned for updates!
ISIS Family
Accessible through Quicklinks on the
website.
ISIS is our secure Integrated School
Information System. You will have
received a Username and Password
from Admissions in your Welcome
Folder during Orientation. On ISIS
family you will be able to:
• View student report cards and
standardised test results
We envision technology as a crucial
tool for learning and inquiring that
empowers students to become
collaborators, communicators and
creative, critical thinkers, thereby
supporting the UNIS Hanoi Mission
statement and preparing students to
thrive in a global society.
UNIS Hanoi is a Tablet PC school
implementing a 1:1 Tablet Programme
from Grade 4. At UNIS Hanoi we use
a variety of platforms to encourage
learning, foster communication and
keep track of student and family data.
UNIS Hanoi Website
The UNIS Hanoi website (www.
unishanoi.org) is the primary
information reference source for all
families. You will find information
about the school, its programmes
and services, the staff and faculty
directory, the school calendar, TinTuc
(the school newsletter) and quicklinks
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Expanding HorizonsThe Co-Curricular Programme
is detailed information about all these
Activities on the website
(www.unishanoi.org).
Please don’t hesitate to stop by the
Activities Office in the Administration
Building (room 112 on the second floor)
where a member of the team would
be happy to discuss or answer any
Co-Curricular Offerings
UNIS Hanoi provides a wide range
opportunities for our students to support
our holistic educational programme.
The foundation of our co-curricular
offerings is our After School Activities
(ASA) Programme where we offer
students from Discovery through Grade
12 the opportunity to investigate areas
Welcome to the UNIS Hanoi
Co-Curricular Programme – a dynamic
and ever-evolving programme
designed to offer a wide range of
opportunities for the children and
young adults of our school community.
We aim to inspire our students to
actively engage in purposeful activities
beyond the classroom to develop
skills, to become life-long learners and
responsible world citizens. In addition
to our comprehensive co-curricular
offerings for UNIS Hanoi students, our
office supports several community
programmes for members of our
extended community.
On these pages we hope to give you
an introduction and brief outline of the
options. The Activities Team will be
distributing more detailed information in
the coming days and weeks and there
questions. Additionally, you can contact
the office by emailing cocurricular@
unishanoi.org, the specific email
addresses listed below or by calling
37581551 (ext. 8713).
of potential interest, improve skill sets,
and interact with like minded individuals
outside of their immediate peer group.
The offerings vary from year to year as
teachers, parents and professionals
from our community apply their expertise
and enthusiasm to develop unique
opportunities for students. These
activities are wide-ranging and generally
fall into one of five categories:
• Visual and Performing Arts - Ceramics,
Contemporary Dance, Glee Club,
School of Rock
• Academic Pursuits - SAT Prep, The
Spark (MS Newspaper), The Flame
(HS Newspaper), Math Challenge,
Gardening Club
• Technology - Coding Club, Computer
Club, 3D Art, Robotics
• Sports and Movement - Learn to
Swim, Running Club, Offseason
Volleyball, Indoor Games, Tennis Club
• Social/Cultural - Korean Club, Board
Games, Cooking Club
Building upon what our ASA programme
offers, we support a variety of
programmes requiring a higher level
of commitment, but offering a deeper
understanding as well as more opportunity
to enhance skill sets. Sports teams that
represent our school at events ranging
from festivals to high-end competitions
and tournaments are available at
developmentally appropriate levels from
Grades 4 to 12. The Arts offerings provide
students the opportunity to develop and
nurture their growing talents through
innovative and creative experiences, and
age-appropriate leadership opportunities
are available to UNIS Hanoi students in
elementary through high school.
Additionally, our UNIS Music Academy
(UMA) and UNIS Aquatics Academy
enhance our co-curricular offerings and
support continued development in music
and swimming.
The UNIS Music Academy (UMA)
is a wonderful resource for all our
students, parents and staff to learn
a new instrument, to train their voice
or to develop their musical talents by
working directly with gifted musicians.
The Academy teachers are members of
the Vietnamese Symphony Orchestra,
professors from the National Music
Academy and local expatriates. Lessons
are given on weekdays after school or
on Saturday mornings. Instruments
are available for rental and a fee is
charged for each lesson which includes
all resources; books, instrument
accessories, instructional time and
ensemble rehearsals. Students will also
be able to showcase their talents and
what they have learned during one of the
UMA concerts organized at various times
throughout the year.
For more information about UMA, please
contact our UNIS Music Academy
Officer, MsTrang, at umaofficer@
unishanoi.org.
UNIS Aquatics Academy programmes will
be available Monday through Saturday as
part of After School Activities (ASA) and
Community Programmes. Swimming
lessons are offered in three 9-week long
sessions, with the first session starting in
early September.
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and the Mekong River International
Schools Association (MRISA)
provide UNIS Hanoi students
opportunities to represent the
school and work collaboratively
with other international schools
in both sports and performing arts
festivals. These events involve our
students travelling to and being hosted
by other international schools. We
also host exchanges ourselves on a
rotational basis. UNIS Hanoi hosting
responsibilities for 2015-16 in these
organizations are: APAC Choir, APAC
Band, APAC Girls’ Soccer, and MRISA
Middle School Volleyball.
Community Programmes
UNIS Hanoi is committed to serving the
wider Hanoi community. Community
Education is a programme of classes,
workshops, and activities that the
school offers to both the UNIS Hanoi
and the local community and runs
throughout school year. We believe that
learning and growth should take place
throughout our whole lives. Our aim is
to provide learning opportunities and
to encourage and promote a deeper
understanding of our host country
and of other cultures. Hard working
instructors and volunteer coaches
share their time and skills by offering
more than 100 classes and courses
each year for both children and adults.
If you have a skill to share or would
like to receive our notification email
regarding new community programmes,
please contact our Community
Programmes Officer, Ms HaThien Ha, at
In addition to the general UNIS Aquatics
Academy offerings, the academy
supports representative swim teams at
the elementary, middle and high school
levels.
For more information about the Aquatics
Academy contact our Head Coach, Andy
Myers, at [email protected].
Activities Organizations –
APAC, MRISA, HAC
UNIS Hanoi is a member of three
activities organizations. Locally, UNIS
Hanoi participates the Hanoi Activities
Conference (HAC) which supports
various opportunities for our students
in grades 4 to 12. Internationally, Asia
Pacific Activities Conference (APAC)
Saturday Soccer
Saturday Soccer stemmed from the
UNIS Hanoi Community Programmes,
meeting the needs of soccer players
from ages 4 to 15. It is an inclusive
programme for all boys and girls from
the Hanoi community.
Saturday Soccer offers players of
all levels the opportunity to learn
the fundamentals of soccer, meet
new friends from Hanoi, experience
teamwork and cooperation and build
self-confidence. Our volunteer parent
coaches are the backbone of the
programme who freely give their time to
the programme.
If you or your child/ren are interested in
being part of the UNIS Hanoi Saturday
Soccer Programme either as players or
as a volunteer coach, please contact
our Saturday Soccer Coordinator,
Ms Mukhayyo Burkhanova, at
Energize
Energize is an opportunity for the UNIS
Hanoi community – parents, students,
staff and their spouses to use our
recreation facilities outside of school
hours. Members are entitled to use both
the swimming pool and fitness room,
staffed by a fitness instructor.
To become an Energize member simply
apply online at www.unishanoi.org/
energize
Summer Programme
Every summer UNIS Hanoi provides
a Summer Programme when the
academic year has finished for its
students and the community. For 1
– 3 weeks students participate in fun
learning combining science, technology,
performing arts, sports activities and
lots more. The Programme also provides
outstanding leadership experience for
our students who work alongside the
administration, organizing and delivering
fun packed sessions. Registration for
the 2016 Summer Programme will be
announced in Spring.
Key Dates:Try-outs and Auditions (including APAC and
MRISA), Season 1
Varsity (Sr.) Volleyball: August 24, 2015
Varsity (Sr.) School Tennis: August 24, 2015
Middle School Swimming: September 7, 2015
Middle School Basketball: September 7, 2015
High School Choir: September 3-4, 2015
High School Orchestra: September 3-4, 2015
MSHS Musical: August 25 & 27, 2015
ASA’S
Registration period: August 28-30, 2015
Session 1 Start: September 7, 2015
COMMUNITY PROGRAMME
Registration Period: August 24 - 31, 2015
Session 1 Start: September 12, 2015
SATURDAY SOCCER
Registration Deadline: August 29, 2015
Session 1 Start: September 12, 2015
UMA
Registration period: August 26-27, 2015
Session 1 Start: September 7, 2015
ES SWIM TESTING
Note:
Aquatics Academy registration is through ASAs
August 20, 2015 Grades 4 & 5
August 21, 2015 Grades 2 & 3
August 24, 2015 Grade 1
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Beyond the Classroom Advancing UNIS Hanoi
speaking, these correspond with the
United Nations Millennium Development
Goals. Students explore specific
concepts as they apply to the local
Vietnamese context.
For all students, Service opportunities
exist both within the school day linked
to curriculum units and as After School
Activities.
UNIS Hanoi Service
Learning Vision
By addressing real and authentic
community needs, the Service Learning
programme at UNIS Hanoi aimes to
provide opportunities for our students
as individuals, and as part of the UNIS
Hanoi community, to gain a deeper
understanding of themselves, their
community and their world.
Our Service Learning programme aims
to provide opportunities for our students
to develop the knowledge, skills and
outlooks required to play their part in
creating a fair, inclusive and cohesive
society and to encourage them to drive
and inspire sustainable change.
For more information and questions
about the programme, contact the
Service Learning Coordinators, Collin
Campbell: [email protected]
(MSHS) and Krista Ramsay: kramsay@
unishanoi.org (ES) and Dzung Tran Kim:
[email protected] (ES)
UNIS Hanoi Scholarship ProgrammeThe UNIS Hanoi Scholarship
Programme was launched to
celebrate the School’s 25th Birthday in
2012-2013.
Until this year, the six, 100%
Scholarships have been funded
exclusively through the School’s
operating budget, but this year
we welcome our first Scholarship
students funded through community
fundraising.
We have an additional Scholar
starting in Grade 9 funded through
the generous contributions of the
UNIS Hanoi parents, teachers, Board
members and alumni ($78,772).
And we are fortunate to welcome a new
Bitexco Founders Scholar in Grade 10
whose place is supported 100% by
the generosity of the Bitexco Group
($75,000).
Our Community Campaign for The
Scholarship Fund 2016 will launch in
January. You can find out all about the
campaign and the programme on the
website:
www.unishanoi.org/scholarshipfund
25th Birthday Gift FundWe are proud of the six, student-
led Service Learning projects that
were made possible thanks to the
community fundraising that we
undertook to celebrate our 25th
Birthday.
As part of the birthday celebrations
we wanted to give a birthday gift to
our local Vietnamese community,
recognizing 25 years of partnership
and investing in the next 25 years!
We raised more than 37,000 USD to
establish our 25th Birthday Gift Fund,
from which project grants have been
awarded to six different projects which
fulfill the Fund’s goals:
• ENGAGE UNIS HANOI STUDENTS
in genuine and reciprocal learning
experiences
• BUILD COMMUNITY and
meaningfully strengthen the
School’s relationships with the local
community over time
• ARE SUSTAINABLE for both for
the community the project aims to
support, and for UNIS Hanoi.
The 25th Birthday Gift Fund was
made possible through the generous
participation of our entire community
and especially thanks to our generous
sponsors and donors.
Details of these projects may be found
on the UNIS Hanoi website: www.
unishanoi.org/advancement
The Service Learning ProgrammeThe Service Learning Programme at
UNIS Hanoi is central to our Mission
and Guiding Principles and is firmly
embedded in both Curricular and
Co-Curricular activities from Elementary
through to High School.
There are scores of opportunities for our
students of all ages to become more
closely involved with the Vietnamese
community from fundraising events to
teaching English to organizing activities
for children at orphanages, visiting local
communities and distributing microloans.
We believe Service should extend into
a student’s school and personal life.
We encourage students and faculty
to lookoutside themselves and give to
others, which brings its own learning
and intrinsic rewards programme, which
benefits our own children as much as the
people with which they are involved and
is a learning experience for all.
The Service Learning programme offers
a wide variety of choice for students at
UNIS Hanoi.
Students engage in a structured process
of investigation, planning, action (through
trips and visits), reflection and celebration.
At both MS and HS level, Service Learning
activities are grouped by concept. Broadly
Empowering Our Vision!The Advancement Programme at
UNIS Hanoi has a single purpose - to
‘advance’ the Mission and Vision of the
School.
The Programme is designed to
empower and support the School’s
Strategy 2020 – a long term plan for the
School’s future – through the areas of:
1. Communications, Marketing and
Institutional Reputation
2. Constituency Relations (including
students, faculty, parents, alumni,
local Hanoi community)
3. School Philanthropy and
Fundraising
The Advancement Team is delighted
to support many projects and activities
at the School including the website
and social media, community liaison
and events such as our global alumni
reunions and the highlight of the year -
UN Day(this year celebrated on Friday
October 9).
In addition the Advancement Team
is supporting programmes through
fundraising, namely The Scholarship
Fund and the 25th Birthday Gift Fund.
Our Service Learning
Partners
• Blue Dragon Children Foundation
• Habitat for Humanity Vietnam
• KOTO (Know One Teach One)
• Operation Smile
• East Meets West Foundation
• HoaBinhPaediatric Hospital
• Peace Village
• ECERP (Early Childhood
Education Renovation Project)
• GIN (Global Issues Network)
• Animals Asia - Tam Dao Moon
Bear Santuary
• Asia Injury Prevention Foundation
• New Beginnings - Chuc Son
Orphanage
• Bloom Microventures Vietnam
• Room to Read
• Flavors of Vietnam
• Huong La Centre
• Mai Chau Secondary School
• Ba Vi Homestead
• Cuc Phuong National Park
• Australian Charity for Children in
Vietnam ( ACCV)
• Bamboo School
• Tan Trieu Cancer Hospital
• Helping Hands
• Vietnam International Volunteer
Placement Service (VIVPS) Thuy
An Group
• Chieng Chau Secondary School
• Ba Vi Secondary School
• The Children’s Initiative
• San Sa Ho Primary School
• K-Hospital
UNIS Hanoi Tin Tuc School News20 21
Dr Chip Barder
Head of School
HeadsOffice@
unishanoi.org
ext 8701
Senior Leadership TeamTelephone: (84 4) 3758 1551
www.unishanoi.org/contact Elementary School Middle and High School
Megan Brazil
Elementary School
Principal
esprincipal@unishanoi.
org
ext 8900
Megan Brazil
Elementary School
Principal
esprincipal@unishanoi.
org
ext 8900
Nitasha Chaudhuri
Elementary School
Deputy Principal -
Lower Elementary
esldprincipal@
unishanoi.org
ext 8914
Stephen Lush
Elementary School
Deputy Principal -
Upper Elementary
esudprincipal@
unishanoi.org
ext 8914
Prueann Browning
Primary Years
Programme
Coordinator
pypcoordinator@
unishanoi.org
ext 8900
Pete Kennedy
Middle and High
School Principal
mshsprincipal@
unishanoi.org
ext 8500
Pete Kennedy
Middle and High
School Principal
mshsprincipal@
unishanoi.org
ext 8500
Cindy Barnsley
Middle Years
Programme
Coordinator
mypcoordinator@
unishanoi.org
ext 8508
Tanya Arnold
High School Counselor
ext 8513
Thomas Cole
Elementary School
Counselor
ext 8918
Michael Cyrus
Middle and High
School Deputy
Principal
mshsdprincipal@
unishanoi.org
ext 8502
Christine Mills
Diploma Programme
Coordinator
dpcoordinator@
unishanoi.org
ext 8508
Scott Loeffler
High School Counselor
ext 8513
Len Archer
Director of Finance
and Operations
ext 8708
Anissa Zotos
Elementary School
Counselor
ext 8903
Marc Vermeire
Middle School Deputy
Principal
mvermeire@
unishanoi.org
ext 8502
Shira Fisher
Middle School
Counselor
ext 8513
Tarique Al-Iesa
Director of Activities
ext 8720
Emma Silva
Director of
Advancement
ext 8712
Janet Field
Director of Learning
ext 8608
Ed Gilbreath
Director of
Technology
techdirector@
unishanoi.org
ext 8600
Reception
General Inquiries
8700
ES Office
ES Student Absences
ES Questions
ext 8900/8914/ 8111
MSHS Office
MSHS Student Absences
MSHS Questions
ext 8500/8502
School Health Centre
Health Inquiries
Your Child(ren)’s Illness/Allergies
ext 8911
Co-curricular & Activities Office
ASAs / UMA / Aquatics Academy/ Community
Programme / Saturday Soccer / Energize / Summer
Programme / Activities Organization
ext 8713
Business Office
Payment Arrangements
ext 8725
Bus Arrangements (Mr Lai, Transportation Coordinator,
091 876 7755)
ext 8727
Tech Support Office
Information Technology System Questions
ext 8600
Advancement Office
Scholarship / Fundraising / School News and
Publications / Website / Community Questions /
Alumni / External Relations
ext 8703/8704/8718
Key Contact Information
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On the move?Transport Information & School Buses You Are Here!
Centre where you will also
find the Bus Request Form
for completion.
Please note that bus
services cannot be provided
on a route where there
are less than 8 students
requesting the service and
the bus service cannot
deliver every child to an
individual address.The
school reserves the right to
cancel any bus route service
with 7 students or less.
The school will provide a
late bus during After School
Activity (ASA) sessions and
during the sports seasons
arranged by the Activities
Office only. This may affect
students in Mother Tongue
or UMA make-up classes as
these lessons may continue
throughout the academic
year when ASAs and
sports are not in season,
parents will need to arrange
transportation for their
children during this period
separately.
Bus monitors are present
on every bus route and are
there to help protect your
child’s safety. We expect
all students to follow their
instructions and to be
respectful and courteous at
all times.
For any questions, contact
the Transportation
Coordinator, Mr Lai, at
or call 091 876 7755
UNIS Hanoi contracts
Transport Companies to
provide daily travel to and
from school.
Buses arrive at the school
campus each morning at
approximately 8:00 am and
depart from school at the
following times:
Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri
• 1st bus leaves Campus
at 15:40
• 2nd bus leaves Campus
at 16:40 (For students
who have Co-Curricular
activities after school)
• 3rd bus leaves Campus
at 17:45 (For students
who have Co-Curricular
activities after school)
Wed
• 1st bus leaves Campus
at 14:40
• 2nd bus leaves Campus
at 15:40
Please note: The bus will
depart at the scheduled
times and cannot wait for
late students.
The detailed Bus
Regulations are posted in
full on the School website
under Community Life
(www.unishanoi.org/
transport) as well as on the
Starting School Resource
Cars and Motorbikes on CampusFamilies who wish to be
on campus with a car and/
or motorbike (including
drivers and house staff)
must complete the relevant
permit application forms
and submit them to the
Operations Office.
The forms are
available for
download from the
website, either from
the Transport page
under Community Life
or from the Starting
School Resource
Centre.
Our primary concern at all
times is the safety of your
child(ren). Please be sure to
read carefully and follow
the rules concerning
cars and motorbikes
on campus.
Main Gate
Operations
Physical Education/
Swimming Pool
Sports Centre:
Orientation
Registration
Middle/High School
Campus Grades 6 - 12.
Common Room for High
School Orientation
Middle/High School
Science, Design, Tech
& Language Buildings.
Tablet Pick-up Grades
7 - 12
Administration:
Head of School’s
Office, Business Office,
Admissions, Activities &
Advancement
Library (upstairs):
Middle School
Orientation & Middle/
High Parent Info Session
Canteen (downstairs):
Welcome Back BBQ
Elementary School
Campus
Centre for the Arts:
Elementary School.
Orientation Programme
Grades 2 - 5
Early Childhood Centre
(ECC): Discovery - Grade
1 Orientation in Gym and
homerooms
11
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
7
6
5
2
4
3
8
9
9
10
11
Campus Map
UNIS Hanoi Tin Tuc24
August
18 – 21 ECC Half Day Transition
20 UNIS Music Academy Open House Concert
20, 21, 24 ES New Student Swim Test
24 New Parent Welcome Coffee
24 Technology Training Session
25 – 27 ES Back to School Info Nights
31 Grade 1 Class Social
31 EAL Parent Info Session
September
1, 3 Grades 2 - 5 Class Socials
3 MSHS Back to School Info Night
4, 9 ES Parent Teacher Conferences
7 – 11 School Photo Days
8 All Community Meeting & Bus Tour with the SCO
10, 16, 17 ES Child Development Info Sessions
11 MSHS New Parent Workshop with Counselors
12 Community Connections Fair
18 Parent and Faculty Sparkly Social
23 Community Meeting with the Head of School
24 ES Moon Festival Assembly
28 Standardized Test Parent Info Session
October
9 UN Day Celebration
22 Community Meeting with the Head of School
30 ES Student Led Learning Journey
November
3 Board of Directors Community Meeting
4 ES Walk-a-Thon
10 Grade 9 College Intro Night
11 All Community Meeting with the SCO
12 IBDP Parent Information Night
13 MSHS Talent Show
20 Vietnamese Teacher Appreciation Day
24, 25 MSHS Parent Conferences
December
11 Festive Fundraiser
Please check UNIS Hanoi calendar for specific event details
including event description, location and times
www.unishanoi.org/calendar
Common Abbreviations and Terms used at UNIS Hanoi
cut out and stick on fridge
Key Dates Survival Lingo
AGM Annual General Meeting (for parents)
APAC Asian Pacific Activities Conference
ASA After School Activities
BoD Board of Directors
CAS Community Action Service
(International Baccalaureate)
D or Disc Discovery Programme
(for children aged 3 years)
EAL English as an Additional Language
ECC
Energize
Early Childhood Centre
School ‘Fitness Club’ for UNIS Hanoi Families
ES
HAC
Elementary School
Hanoi Activities Conference
IB
IBO
IBDP
ICE
ISA
ISIS
International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate Organization
Grades 11 & 12 Diploma Programme
Innovation Creativity and Expression (ES)
International Schools Assessment (standardized test)
School Operating Software used for report cards,
conference and ASA/UMA sign ups and updating
family contact details
IT
Haiku
HoS
Information Technology
Learning Management System (MS/HS)
Head of School
K1
K2
LS
MAP
Kindergarten (for children aged 4 years)
Kindergarten (for children aged 5 years)
Learning Support
Measures of Academic Progress (standardised test)
MRISA Mekong River International Schools Association
MS/HS
MUN
Middle School/High School
Model United Nations
MYP Middle Years Programme (also IBMYP)
PE
PSEL
Physical Education
Personal, Social & Emotional Learning
SCO
SL
SST
Tin Tuc
The Shop
School Community Organisation
Service Learning
Student Support Team
School News
The school shop in the Sports Centre
PYP
UMA
Primary Years Programme (also IBPYP)
UNIS Music Academy
UoI Units of Inquiry
