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UNIS Hanoi’s Weekly Community Newsletter Volume 21, Edition 9, Friday 24 October
NEXT WEEK… MONDAY, 27 OCTOBER MSHS Spirit Week, 27-31 Oct Grade 3 Slice of ICE Exhibition, 27-30 Oct Quarter 2 Starts JV Boys Volleyball vs. HIS, 16:00-17:00, Sports Centre
TUESDAY, 28 OCTOBER MS Boys Basketball vs. Concordia, 16:00-17:30, Sports
Centre MS Girls Basketball vs. Concordia, 16:00-17:30, Sports
Centre Grade 3 Slice of ICE Parent Performance, 18:00-19:30,
Theatre
WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER High School PSAT/NMSQT Test
Grade 3 Field Trip, Hanoi School Sports Elementary Soccer Day, 9:00-13:30, Concordia International School
THURSDAY, 30 OCTOBER MRISA High School Volleyball Tournament, UNIS
Hanoi, 30 Oct - 2 Nov
COMING SOON MONDAY, 03 NOVEMBER EAL Testing for ES Students, 3-7 Nov Grade 5 Slice of ICE Exhibition, 3-6 Nov MSHS 3-Way Parent Conferences, 10:00-18:00, No
Classes/ASAs/Sports for MSHS Students, 3-4 Nov HS Season 2 Sports Begin (Basketball & Swimming),
15:45-17:30, Sports Centre
TUESDAY, 04 NOVEMBER MS Boys Basketball vs. St. Paul, 16:00-17:30, Sports
Centre MS Girls Basketball vs. St. Paul, 16:00-17:30, Sports
Centre Board Campus Development Task Force Meeting, 17:30-
19:00, Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, 05 NOVEMBER UMA Session 2 Registration on ISIS, 5-6 Nov
Board Community Meeting, 19:30-21:00, Black Box, Centre for the Arts
THURSDAY, 06 NOVEMBER Grade 5 Slice of ICE Parent Performance, 8:30-10:00,
Theatre Foyer
Board Executive Committee Meeting, 11:30-13:00, Conference Room
ES Walk-a-thon, 12:30-15:00, UNIS Hanoi Field
American University Info Session, 13:20-14:00, Common Room
MSHS Autumn Musical, 19:30-21:30, Theatre, 6-8 Nov
FRIDAY, 07 NOVEMBER ASA Session 2 Registration on ISIS, 7-9 Nov
ES Snack Sale Morning, 8:30-10:30, ES Courtyards
ES Singers United, 18:00-18:45, Black Box
SATURDAY, 08 NOVEMBER SAT Testing (HS)
IN THIS WEEK’S TIN TUC - The Highlights...
Notes from the Head of School and the Board of Directors (p.2)
From the Admissions Office (p.3)
Elementary Learning Journey (p.3-4,12)
ES Spirit Day (p.5)
Join us “On the radio” (p.5)
Little Shop of Horrors! (p.6)
Phoenix Athletics & Co-curricular News (p.7-8)
Book Sale. We want your books! (p.8)
SCO Funding. Apply Now! (p.9)
SCO Boutique News (p.10)
Clothes Drive for Thuy An (p.10)
School Health Centre News (p.11)
Job Opportunities (p.12)
Service Partner Notices (p.13-14)
Thanks to the parents (over 40 in
attendance) who attended the Breakfast
with the Head of School on Wednesday
morning. The link to the notes from this
meeting will be in the Tin Tuc in the next
week or two.
I would like to announce the closure of the
Library on Saturday mornings until further notice. Please
read the letter attached here that I have sent to all of
the Saturday Soccer participants with the explanation.
Finally, I invite you to come out and cheer for our UNIS
Hanoi students this weekend at the Swimming Invitational
and the Basketball Invitational, all happening on our
campus in addition to Saturday Soccer and the other ASA
events.
Respectfully,
Dr. Chip Barder, [email protected]
All parents, faculty and staff are warmly invited to
meet with the Board of Directors
There will be some presentations and a chance to ask
questions after each presentation and at the end of the
meeting. Refreshments will be provided from 7:00pm.
Agenda Items:
1. Welcome and introduction of Board members: Ms.
Sarah Garner, Board Chair
2. Role of the Board of Directors: Ms. Sarah Garner,
Board Chair
3. Scholarship Fundraising: Ms. Nandini Oomman, Vice
Chair and Chair of the Advancement Committee
4. Report from Parents Session with SMP Consultant and
Interactive Session on SMP 2015-2020: Mr. Bob
Hughes, Chair of the Strategic Management Plan (SMP)
2015-2020 Task Force
5. Financial Update and Introduction of Draft Budget for
2015-16: Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu, Board Treasurer
6. Any other questions/comments: To help facilitate a
good discussion at this meeting, we appreciate questions
sent in advance to [email protected].
The agenda is also posted on the School
portal.
We look forward to meeting with you.
Ms. Sarah Garner, Board Chair
If your family intends to leave UNIS Hanoi at the end of the first semester, please
notify the Admissions office of your child’s last day of attendance via email.
School will close for the winter break on Friday 12th December. The last day of
the first semester is Friday 16th January.
Upon confirmation of your departure, we shall guide your family through the
withdrawal process.
If you require any further assistance, please email [email protected] or
contact Admissions staff on 37581551 extension 8217 / 8220 / 8732.
How wonderful it was to witness families
learning together as they moved through
the various grade level Student Led
Learning Journeys yesterday. Children were
proudly leading their parents, siblings and
other relatives around, many clutching
clipboards with their schedule or map of
things to look at, talk about, demonstrate and focus upon
as they moved from learning area to learning area. It was a
delight to hear the children explaining their learning and
articulating their understanding and seeing parents so
engaged in what their children had to share. Whilst this
event did take place earlier in the year than last year, we
believe there was still much that was gained from the
interactive experience at the end of this first quarter by all
who participated. Enjoy the photographs.
Warm regards,
Carole Denny, [email protected]
Singers United proudly presents a mini-musical for all to
enjoy....
Bring your family and friends to watch this one off
performance and stay for the MSHS Musical 'Little Shop of
Horrors' too!
Sally Oxenberry, ES Music Teacher
Students in Grades 9-12 have been working for the past 10
weeks putting together this year’s musical, “Little Shop of
Horrors.” A lot of time and energy have been invested in
this “off-beat” show, including: designing/building the set,
the plant and props, designing/planning/programming/
running lights and sound, selecting/preparing/tailoring/
accessorizing costumes, designing/testing/practicing
makeup and hair, designing/distributing publicity, selling
tickets, creating programmes and rehearsing vocal music,
instrumental music, choreography and staging.
“Little Shop of Horrors” Synopsis
Seymour Krelborn is a poor young man, an orphan living in an
urban skid row. Audrey is a pretty co-worker at Mushnik's Skid
Row Florists, a run-down flower shop owned and operated by the
cranky Mrs. Mushnik. Seymour has recently obtained a mysterious
plant that looks like a large venus flytrap. Seymour is secretly in love
with Audrey and names the plant Audrey II in her honor.
The plant does not thrive in its new environment and appears to be
dying. He accidentally pricks his finger on a rose thorn, which draws
blood, and Audrey II's pod opens thirstily. Seymour realizes that
Audrey II requires blood to survive and, as Audrey II grows, it
becomes an attraction and starts generating brisk business for
Mushnik. When Seymour stops feeding the plant, Audrey II reveals
that it can speak (in a demanding voice) and says that, if fed, it will
make sure that all of Seymour's dreams come true…
Will Audrey and Seymour end up “happily ever after?” Will Audrey
II take over the world or will Seymour and Audrey defeat it?
The second season of Phoenix Athletics is fast
approaching. Season two consists of high school basketball
and swimming as well as middle school soccer. Try-outs
for the boys and girls basketball and swimming
starts November 2nd. Middle school season two begins
November 20th.
Middle school sports at UNIS Hanoi are inclusive, all
students wishing to participate will have the opportunity to
play and compete in a structured programme. There will be
a middle school travel team selected from all those
interested. This team will represent UNIS Hanoi at major
tournaments and at the culminating MRISA tournament at
the end of the season. All other participants will play
internal matches and have the opportunity to compete
against local schools at a soccer festival at the end of the
season. Basketball will meet in the UNIS Hanoi Sports
Centre, Swimming on pool deck, and Soccer on the
field. Interested students should make their way to the
events board outside the canteen and sign-up. Good Luck.
GO PHEONIX
Tarique AL-Iesa, Director of Activities [email protected]
If you’re new to UNIS Hanoi or require a little ‘practice’ for
the UNIS Music Academy (UMS) or After School Activities
(ASA’s) ISIS Family sign-up process then please read on.
Due to the complex nature required for our UMA and
ASA’s schedules we appreciate the sign-up process can also
be little challenging especially if you’re new to the system.
Therefore we’re opening up the UMA and ASA’s sign-ups
on ISIS Family for a short period of time so you can
become more familiar with how they operate. This will give
you the opportunity to ‘run through’ the process before the
actual sign-up sessions take place.
Please note: this is a ‘TRAINING’ or ‘MOCK’ sign-up
only and your choices during these times will not be
accepted for the UMA or ASA’s Session 2 options. Once
the training sign-up sessions have closed all data will be
erased for the real sign-ups. The training sign-up times and
dates are as follows:
UNIS Music Academy (UMA): 08.00 – 23.00 on
Wednesday 29th October
After School Activities (ASA’s): 08.00 – 23.00 on Friday
31st October
To assist you with the sign-up processes we’ve created
detailed written instructions and screencasts that you can
access by clicking the links below:
Click HERE for the UNIS Music Academy (UMA) Sign-up
Instructions
Click HERE for the After School Activities (ASA’s) Sign-
up Instructions
Once you’re logged into to ISIS Family, for both UMA and
ASA, use the training sessions available under Activities
Sessions.
Adrian Hubbard, Co-Curricular Activities Manager
On Friday and Saturday of next week
we will be hosting 7 visiting
schools for the 2014 MRISA Senior
Volleyball Championships.
Please join us at UNIS Hanoi to enjoy
the games and to support our team.
Click this link to view the detailed
schedule. Let's try to create an electric
atmosphere for our athletes and give
them a bit of home court advantage.
All information of the participants,
game results, photos can be found at http://
sites.unishanoi.org/mrisavolleyball/
Tarique AL-Iesa, Director of Activities
Do you have books that you
no longer need but which
someone else would enjoy?
Are you wondering what to
do with them? Do you want
to donate them to a good
cause?
The UNIS Hanoi Book Sale, held annually at the end of
November, is a much anticipated event. It’s an opportunity
for both kids and adults to purchase some ‘pre-loved’
books, in their native tongue (or another language!), at
bargain prices.
Kids’ books, adults’ books, fact or fiction, English,
Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, German, Swedish, French –
we’re interested in books on any subject, in any language
spoken within the UNIS Hanoi community. If it’s a book
that someone else might enjoy, donate it (so no out-dated
travel guides, class readers or undesirable books
please!).
Books will be collected in each ECC, ES and MS classroom
from November, with a central collection for HS. We’ll be
back with more details in due course. In the interim, please
start putting your pre-loved books safely aside.
Lori Fairbairn and Amanda
Stevenson, Book Sale Co-
ordinators. (Contact us at:
Applications for the UNIS Hanoi
Scholarship programme 2015-2016 are open
until 31 December
Full eligibility criteria, the timeline for the selection
process and application documents are available on
UNIS Hanoi website in both ENGLISH and
VIETNAMESE.
Any further questions, email to [email protected]
I’d like to congratulate the following UNIS Hanoi students
for achieving a Merit in last June’s ABRSM examinations
Additionally, Ken Aiga (Clarinet) and Erin Suh (Violin)
for achieving a Distinction in their ABRSM examinations
and were therefore invited to perform at the ABRSM
Hanoi High Scorers’ Concert which took place on Sunday
12th October in the Practical Theatre at the Hanoi College
for Arts. For more information on this concert please click
HERE.
Adrian Hubbard, Co-Curricular Activities Manager
Student Instrument
Jose Acuna Violin
Kai Humpleby Saxophone
Kyumin Kim Clarinet & Percussion
Su Ho Jeong Saxophone
Sunu Kim Piano
Miki Takechi Flute
Each year, our community raises funds through the
activities of the School Community Organisation (SCO)
such as the Spring Fair and the ES Snack Sales.
A large portion of funds
are available each year
to carry out project
ideas from members of
the community. The
funding process is
designed to be
community-based and transparent.
Any member of the UNIS Hanoi community; including
teaching staff, administration, faculty, students of all ages,
student groups and parents are welcome to apply for SCO
Project Funding.
The kinds of projects that may be funded are for:
school equipment
furniture outside the UNIS Hanoi Administration
budget, fees, wages or expenses for a teaching specialist
entertainment and/or production costs for community
building initiatives
workshop provider
publications
timing system for the swimming pool (2013-2014)
electronic notice board (2013-2014)
display project and dragon kite for the library (2013-
2014)
Thuy An Orphanage funds for Service Learning
project (2013-2014)
Kaleidoscope of Culture Carnival Entertainment and
ticket subsidy (2013 - 2014)
compost bins for the school garden
outdoor seating
decorations for the Library
throw cushions for the Library
big drum and gong for the Centre for the Arts
badge making machine
cameras for the ECC
bedding/supplies for an Orphanage
production funding for the Operation Smile Charity
concert
and many more!
1) Carefully read the Project Funding Application
Information
2) Fill in the Application Form
3) Fill in the Budget form
4) Submit BOTH forms to the School Community
Organisation at [email protected]
Questions about the process should be directed to the SCO
Treasurer, Petra Eichler at [email protected].
Pippa Wood, Renea Freeman, Petra Eichler
SCO Grants Committee
We certainly hope you ENJOYED the UN Day
Community Lunch and we would like to THANK YOU
AGAIN for all your DELICIOUS food contributions!
Now we have some lonely left-over plates, dishes and
containers that are wanting to return home. Please stop by
the Advancement Office (Building 7 Room 102 upstairs)
to be reunited with your long lost dishes!
We will keep your dishes in the Advancement Office
until Friday, October 31, before they will be donated to a
new home for charity .
In the Service Learning group Thuy An Village, we raise
money and awareness about the village, and go on trips to
visit the people living in Thuy An, approximately 90
minutes from Hanoi.
In Thuy An live people with various disabilities and people
that have been abandoned by their families. As a group, we
want to set up a winter clothes drive where everyone in the
UNIS Hanoi community can contribute by donating winter
clothes that they are not going to use anymore.
If you or your child is in ES please give the clothes you
wish to donate to the teacher of your homeroom, and if
you are in MSHS please put the clothes in a plastic bag and
then leave the bag in the assigned box outside the library.
Any donation is much appreciated. As you know, it gets
cool in winter, but ever cooler when you do not have
sufficient clothes to keep you warm. We hope to see your
contribution!
Jemima Brennen , The Thuy An Village Service Learning
Swim goggles are back
with 4 colour options at
230,000 vnd.
Children size goggles
are also available at
200,000 vnd.
Phoenix super T- shirts available at
90,000vnd. Parents, come and get one for
the Swim Meet this weekend.
Holidays like Halloween are fun times for children of all
ages, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, enjoy
fruits and vegetables, and eat yummy treats. These
celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy
snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.
Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun and
safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
Follow these tips to help make the festivities
fun and safe for everyone:
Provide healthier treats for trick-or-treaters such as low-
calorie treats and drinks. For party guests, offer a variety of
fruits, vegetables, and cheeses.
Use party games and trick-or-treat time as an opportunity
for kids to get their daily dose of 60 minutes of physical
activity.
Be sure walking areas and stairs are well-lit and free of
obstacles that could result in falls. Keep candles and
lanterns away from doorsteps, walkways, landings, and
curtains. Place them on sturdy tables, keep them out of the
reach of pets and small children, and never leave them
unattended.
Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories
should be short, soft, and flexible.
Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or
with a trusted adult.
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to
help drivers see you.
Examine all treats for choking hazards and
tampering before eating them. Limit the amount
of treats you eat.
Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you
see and others see you. Always WALK and don't
run from house to house.
Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove
it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye
irritation.
Look both ways before crossing the street. Use
established crosswalks wherever possible.
Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not
wearing decorative contact lenses.
Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on
the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to
avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating
homemade treats made by strangers.
Enter homes only if you're with a trusted adult.
Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark
houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
Never walk near lit candles. Be sure to wear flame-
resistant costumes.
School Health Centre, [email protected]
UNIS Hanoi is inviting applications for the following job
openings:
The successful candidate is expected to start full time
employment from 1 March 2015, with a hand-over
commencing 5 Jan 2015, which can be on part-time basis.
Assistant to the Board ensures the effective management
and coordination of the Board’s activities in line with
established procedures and priorities and to act as a key
conduit in the management of the Board’s institutional
memory, in order to achieve the Board’s annual and longer
term strategic objectives. This position reports to the Head
of School but must work closely with the Board Chair and
other Board members, which may include direct assignment
of work from time to time.
Closing date for application is 14 November 2014.
The successful candidate is expected to work on full time
teaching contract from 5 January 2015 to 12 June 2015.
The EAL Teacher reports to the Elementary School
Principal.
Closing date for application is 31 October 2014.
To view more information about the job description and requirements
of the above positions, and to apply online, please visit our website
at www.unishanoi.org/jobs
Registration will be taking place at UNIS Hanoi
on the following day
Saturday, 25 Oct: 09:00 - 10:00 - UNIS field
Tuesday, 28 Oct: 12:00 - 13:30 in front of canteen
Saturday 1, Nov: 09:00 - 10:00 - UNIS field
Wednesday, 5 Nov: 12:00 - 13:30 in front of canteen
