UNIS Hanoi’s Weekly Community Newsletter Volume 21, Edition 26, Friday 13 March

tintuc@unishanoi.org

Notes from the Head of School and the

Board of Directors (p.2)

Notes from the Admissions Office (p.3)

THANK YOU! (p.3)

Grade 4 Slice of ICE. Save the date!

(p.4)

Model United Nations VII (p.4-5)

UMA Concert photo special (p.6)

Last chance to sign up (p.7)

Ciputra Challenge (p.8)

Summer Programme (p.8)

Moldy March. Tips for a mold free

house (p.9)

Spring Fair. Buy your ticket NOW

and have lots of fun! (p.10-15)

Spring Fair goes green (p.13)

Wanna dance? (p.13)

Bubbleologist sky walkers and

more (p.14-15)

NEXT WEEK… MONDAY, 16 MARCH IB Diploma Programme Mock Exams, 16 - 20 Mar Grade 4 Slice of ICE Exhibition, 16-19 Mar Advancement Committee Meeting, 12:00-14:00,

Conference Room JV Boys' Soccer vs CISH @ UNIS, 16:00-17:30, Sports

Field

TUESDAY, 17 MARCH SMP 2015-2020 Workshop with SMP Consultant, 9:00-

12:00, Community Room ADE Production of Frankenstein, 13:30-15:30, Theatre Board Meeting with SMP 2015-2020 Consultant, 17:30-

19:30, Community Room

WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH UNISBoD: SMP 2015-2020 Workshop, 9:00-12:00,

Community Room University Visit, 12:40-13:20, Common Room JV Girls' Soccer vs HIS @ UNIS, 16:00-17:30, Sports

Field

THURSDAY, 19 MARCH Grade 4 Slice of ICE Parent Peformance, 18:00-19:30,

Theatre & Foyer, Centre for the Arts

FRIDAY, 20 MARCH Withdrawal Notification Deadline for Refund

World Happiness Day University Visit, 12:40-13:20, Common Room

SATURDAY, 21 MARCH North South Cup - Soccer @ SSIS, 21-22 Mar UNIS Hanoi Spring Fair, 11:00-15:00

COMING SOON MONDAY, 23 MARCH JV Boys' and Girls’ Soccer vs BIS @ BIS, 15:30-17:30 Advancement Orientation Session, 17:30-19:00,

Conference Room

TUESDAY, 24 MARCH HS Athletics Day Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00-8:00, Community

Room Joint Finance Committee and Campus Development

Task Force Meeting, 8:00-9:00, Community Room

FRIDAY, 27 MARCH Varsity Girls' Soccer vs BISS @ UNIS, 16:00-17:00

SATURDAY, 21 MARCH Phoenix Cup HS Soccer Tournament, 28-29 Mar Alumni Reunion in Tokyo, 14:00-16:00 (Tokyo time),

Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan

IN THIS WEEK’S TIN TUC - The Highlights...

Over the past year I've had a number of

inquiries and conversations with parents

and staff regarding outdoor and indoor air

quality in Hanoi and at UNIS. I would like

to update you on our progress and plans

regarding this important issue. We all

recognize that air pollution is a major

environmental risk to health affecting everyone.

The World Health Organization (WHO 2005) guidelines

are the most widely agreed and up-to-date assessment of

health effects of air pollution. Exposure to air pollutants is

largely beyond the control of the individual and action is

required by governmental authorities. As a school, we can

protect our students by reducing their exposure to air

pollutants when levels are high. To this end we have

prepared a School Operating Regulation (SOR) that

outlines how we monitor air quality and what action we will

take. This regulation is based on the WHO Standards and

the practices of many other International Schools in the

Asia Region that are responding to the same issue. A copy

of our Regulation can be found by clicking on this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/

d/1uLt_UFd1_PpnVZxbLKo0Uxeye0kEVUgo2teawRrcW

lM/edit?usp=sharing

In addition to outdoor air quality we are also making plans

to monitor and address indoor air quality as well. The

UNIS Hanoi campus is not a fully enclosed campus so

therefore we cannot address the issue with a single

centralized air handling system. Our research thus far

indicates that air circulation and filtration will be required

individually for most of our classrooms. The School is

presently considering the options and costs of systems to

address indoor air quality with implementation occurring

possibly as early as this coming summer. I will keep you

informed on our progress in this regard.

Over the next two weeks the Principals and the Health

Centre will begin implementation of the SOR and we

expect that perhaps some adjustment to the procedures

may be necessary. However our ultimate goal is to

maintain a safe and secure environment to the best of our

ability here at school. We thank you in advance for your

understanding and cooperation with these new procedures.

Respectfully,

Dr. Barder hos@unishanoi.org

We need people like you with skills and

expertise to join the UNIS Hanoi Board

of Directors

The board will conduct an election for one parent elected

member:

The deadline for receipt of candidate application

forms is 16th March at 12pm.

The online election will run from 3rd April - 12th

April.

Parents can find more information about the work of the

board, the role of a board member and the election process

here.

Testimonial by outgoing parent-elected Board member

(2012-2015) Craig Burgess:

'It has been a privilege to serve on UNIS committees and as a parent-

elected UNIS board member since 2012.’

‘UNIS is precious and needs committed parents to help guide its

future; I encourage any parent who has the interest and energy to stand

for election. Jump in with both feet and an open mind!'

The Board of Directors encourages all parents to consider

putting themselves forward for election.

If you have any questions, please contact the Board

Assistant, Jennifer Sawyer, at

boardassistant@unishanoi.org.

Best regards,

Nguyen Van Hieu, Board Chair

Please secure placements for your child/ren in the next school year as follows:

Return the Tuition and Fees Agreement for each family to admissions@unishanoi.org

Remit a tuition deposit payment for each returning student

Placements must be secured by 3 April 2015.

Please confirm the departure of your family from the school by submitting an

Admissions Withdrawal Form.

For assistance contact admissions@unishanoi.org

or 37581551 extension 8217 / 8220 / 8732.

CLICK TO WATCH THE FILM

UNIS Hanoi MUN. Photos from Tim Barnsley & Donna Frose

Next Thursday March 19 at 6pm, Grade 4 is staging

their Slice of Ice Evening in the Centre for the Arts.

All Students should be at school by 5.30pm and 4BM and

4LL should meet in the Music Room. Students in 4HK and

4PB are to meet in the Drama Room. Parents are to meet

in the Theatre. Students are encouraged to wear a

combination of Green and Blue clothing that are

appropriate and easy to move in.

Students will be doing an Art Scavenger Hunt with their

parents during the Gallery Time. We look forwards to

seeing all the Grade 4 parents there celebrating the

students’ achievements.

Grade 4 Slice of ICE 2013-2014

Students in Grades 9-12 from 10 different schools travelled

to UNIS Hanoi to attend the largest student led Model

United Nations conference ever held in UNIS Hanoi. With

over 180 students, it was a chance for students to take on

the role of delegates and representatives of countries to the

United Nations and, within the role, negotiate and write

resolutions and solve the world’s most important issues of

today. UNIS Hanoi students represented Cambodia, Chad,

Chile, France, India, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, New

Zealand, Panama, Rwanda, South Africa, and Venezuela,

and provided over 60 delegates to the conference.

The topics debated ranged from the prevention of the

militarization of outer space to the use of economic

sanctions in the context of political coercion. Five of our

students, Jin Sun Park (GA1), Trung Tran (GA2), Jemima

Brennen (GA3), Viet Than (Security Council), and Seyon

Park (Special Committee: Space) acted as chairs and

maintained and orchestrated debate in their respective

committee rooms.

Michael Emblem and Siddharth Patra, were chosen for the

positions of Secretary General and the President of the

General Assembly. All of these students were chosen for

honorable and coveted positions. The Secretary General

and the President of the General Assembly acted as

facilitators of productive debate and were responsible for a

wide range of duties, such as communication between

student officers. The work of the students started in August

with the selection of the conference Theme and selecting

the issues to be debated in the conference.

It is an amazing experience for the students to attend to

handle the most important and pressing matters faced by

the world today. Although they only act as their countries,

they are creative and innovative with their resolutions and

think from different and varying angles to make positive

solutions for the world’s problems, and they prove that the

world still has plenty to learn from the minds of the young

people all around the world.

Gavels used by the chairs to

maintain order in each

committee, and also used to open

and close the conference. This

year’s student officer’s team was

highly effective in its efforts to

create and promote debate in

their respective committees.

Our guest speaker, Mr. Giang Nguyen, who spoke to us about the Vietnamese space program and the potential benefits that space travel and education has to give to us.

UNIS Hanoi MUN. Photos from Tim Barnsley & Donna Frose

As the President of the General assembly, this was a great chance for

me to see some quality debate, and I am proud to say that almost all

students participated and contributed to some excellent discussions.

The experiences gained from any MUN conference are invaluable, and

I think this year’s delegates have a truckload of them to take home.

Siddharth Patra

UNIS Hanoi MUN. Photos from Tim Barnsley & Donna Frose

As the Secretary General, it was an amazing opportunity to see the

development of the students from the start of the conference to the

finish. The educating experience that MUN provides an be seen from

the transformation from a regular student into a delegate and a

speaker for solving the worlds problems. This transformation allowed

us to see the knowledge not only of the students but educate others

when concerning the policies of other countries. What can be learned

from MUN can prove to be invaluable for the student's lives which

really raised the significance of this conference to another level.

Michael Emblem

The entire UNIS Hanoi team for the conference, including

delegates, admin staff (in red ties), and student officers.

Many resolutions and agreements were reached this conference. Over the course of this conference, positive solutions were formulated to favor all parties in each discussion topic. As a happy coincidence, many friendships were also forged.

Some intense debate, upon a topic

in the second committee of the

General Assembly.

Voting procedure

ES Sports Morning. Photos by Tim Barnsley.

I am a clarinet player and I participated in my second UNIS Music

Academy (UMA) concert that was held on 6th of March. I performed

two duet songs with my friend who plays saxophone and I thought it was

very successful. I really liked watching little elementary kids showing their

musical talents and I appreciated how they decided to stand in front of lots

of people to perform in the theatre. I was very satisfied with my

performances and happy to look back at my progress of what I have been

learning in lessons. I also feel privileged to be invited to play in such great

concert and really want to thank my teacher and UMA officer who gave

me the opportunity. I would love to participate in all the up coming

concerts and would be very grateful if more people in the UNIS

community came to support our musically talented students.

Su Yun (Sue) Jeong - UMA and UNIS student

My first solo performance in my life, UMA concert, gave

me an opportunity to play in front of people alone. I not

only spent my time playing my music, but also listening

to the others, my peers performing. This motivated myself

to practice more so that I can play as good as the others.

Su Ho Jeong - UMA and UNIS student

Photos by Tim Barnsley

Get a chance to train with the Real Madrid Coaches from

the world famous Real Madrid Football Club, here at UNIS

Hanoi during our Real Madrid Football Clinic Hanoi May

2015.

The Real Madrid coaches, who would be assisted by a team

of specially selected assistant coaches, will be leading and

conducting the 5 days training clinic in Hanoi. The Real

Madrid coaches are the same coaches who work with their

own Real Madrid youth team in Spain. The coaching

methods and training regime will be based on the current

programmes in Real Madrid current youth

development programme.

Featuring small group focused training: 1 coach to a

maximum of 12 children per group

The clinic’s training is designed around the philosophies of

one of the world’s greatest football teams Real Madrid CF.

The youth training programme uses the same training

techniques that are taught at their famous 'La Fábrica' in

the Ciudad Real Madrid. Clinic participants will have the

unique opportunity of being coached and trained in

methods used by not only players like Cristiano

Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos,

but many of the world’s top football stars.

This camp is open to all children from age from 7 to 16

with any level of football skill.

And also as part of our social responsibility and

commitment to giving back to our local community, we will

be working together with UNIS Hanoi and Crowne Plaza

West Hotel to sponsor and offer the same opportunity to a

group of 20 to 30 disadvantaged Vietnamese children.

Please go to www.frmhanoi.com to register. Places are

limited and will be on a first- come-first-served basis.

Deadline for registration: 16th March 2015

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us

at info.frmvn@gmail.com

Real Madrid Football Clinic, Hanoi May 2015

Designed for children age 7 to 16 years of age

4th May 2015 to 8th May 2015 (Daily sessions from

Mon to Fri) 1630H to 1800H

UNIS Hanoi Soccer fields

VND8,400,000 per participant (includes an official

Real Madrid clinic training shirt & shorts)

The second graders used their mapping skills to complete

the Ciputra Challenge, a scavenger hunt within

Ciputra. Each group used clues, a compass, and their

knowledge of directions to find the next location. Once

there, they received a puzzle piece with the next

clue. Upon completion, the students completed the puzzle

to find a map of Ciputra. Fun was had by students, parents

and teachers alike! Thank you to all who made the event

possible.

These past couple of weeks Hanoi was just wet wet and

wet. And not just the rain, but the high humidity as well (in

the 90’s and last Monday was at 97%!). With increasing

environmental moisture comes the most dreaded mold.

Molds are part of the natural environment. They reproduce

by means of tiny spores which are invisible to the naked eye

and float through air. Outdoors, molds play a key part in

nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen

leaves and dead trees. Meanwhile, molds may begin

growing indoors when mold spores land on wet or damp

surfaces.

Molds may cause health problems by producing allergens

(substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and

in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins).

Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause hay

fever-type symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, red

eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions are

common, and could be immediate or delayed. Molds can

cause asthma attacks and also irritate the eyes, skin, nose,

throat, and lungs.

While mold and mold spores cannot be completely

eliminated indoors, these can be minimized by controlling

available moisture which is what molds need to grow.

1. Fix leaky plumbing and leaks in the building as soon as

possible.

2. Reduce indoor humidity to 30-60% by: venting out

bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources;

using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing

ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking,

dishwashing and cleaning.

3. Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and

furnishings within 24-48 hours.

4. Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for

condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping,

exterior walls, roof or floors) by adding insulation.

5. In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do

not install carpeting (i.e., near drinking fountains,

classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or

frequent condensation).

6. Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent,

and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling

tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.

7. Do not paint or caulk moldy surfaces. Clean up the mold

and dry the surfaces before painting. Paint applied over

moldy surfaces is likely to peel.

8. If unsure about how to clean an item or area, or if the

item is expensive or of sentimental value or moldy area is

large (more than 10 square feet) consult a professional.

For more on mold, go to http://www.epa.gov/mold/

moldresources.html

School Health Centre

"Mouldy Clementine" by NotFromUtrecht - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mouldy_Clementine.jpg#/media/File:Mouldy_Clementine.jpg

Sign-up HERE to volunteer! http://goo.gl/grCWDV

This Spring Fair is FULL OF SURPRISES! From PONY RIDES to BUBBLEOLOGISTS to STILT

WALKERS...You will WANT to be part of this action!

We REALLY NEED EVERYONE in the UNIS Hanoi Community to GET

INVOLVED in the Spring Fair by volunteering during one or two of the shifts!

Sign-up HERE to volunteer! http://goo.gl/grCWDV

Do you love music?

Volunteer for an hour in our

Karaoke Corner!

Do you enjoy arts &

crafts? Help our students for

an hour in our Crafts area!

Are you an early morning

riser? Come help out at the

gates from 6:30am!

Spread the word and

volunteer with a friend; many

hands make light work!!!

TICKET SALES

In front of the Canteen, everyday before (8:00-8:25) and after school (15:15 - 16:40)

Receptionist in the Admin Building, Monday to Friday, 8:15-16:45

School store, during opening hours

Everyone participating in the Spring Fair will need to purchase a ticket to enter.

This year at UNIS Spring Fair Yury Rockit will lead

a a dance for everyone to join. Yury is a well known

professional yoga, dance and fitness instructor

living in Hanoi.

Everyone is encouraged to have fun joining in !

The mass dance off will begin at 1

pm near the Main Stage.

The first dance will be Beyonce https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYq0zAQ3lHY

The second dance, involving Zumba steps will

be Shake it out https://www.facebook.com/

yury.menkovich/posts/10153058601101390?

comment_id=10153058603186390&notif_t=like

Yury will demonstrate the moves and the crowd can

dance too.

Yury will also present a Philoxing demonstration .

This is a new fitness movement soon to be

In line with the UNIS Hanoi Sustainability Audit and

inspired by the ES Recycling ASA the Spring Fair

Organising Committee has started the efforts to

GO GREEN at this event!

We are following recommendations from the United

Nations Environment Programme Sustainable

Events Guide.

We ask EVERYONE to bring reusable water

bottles. There will be free refill stations around

the fair.

Bring reusable bags for your purchases.

The SCO has invested in reusable plates for this

event - PLEASE place plates in wash bins instead

of trash bins.

Biodegradable trash bags will be used and the SCO

is no longer ordering Styrofoam take away

containers.

This event is not yet

completely plastic free

but this is the first step in

the right direction.

We thank you in

advance for helping our

sustainable event

initiative!

Amazing SKYWALKERS!

Bubble Petting Zoo!

You will be BLOWN AWAY!

MORE BUBBLES!

DR. FROTH GOES BUBBLE CRAZY SHOW !

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 - 6pm (Centre for the Arts Theatre)

The kids will love this international act and adults will be wowed! Hysterical, engrossing and

inspirational! It’s a bubble bonanza of vivacious, wacky, yet sophisticated tricks. The adore-

a-bubble Dr Froth entertains ALL AGES with enticing visual spectacles involving MASSIVE

doughnut bubbles, tightrope-walking bubbles, geometric-shaped bubbles and more!

Tickets 150 000 VND The 3pm show on Sunday 22mnd March is sold out.

The 6 pm tickets are available after school from 3.15 - 4.40pm in front of the Canteen

AND at The Kitchen (To Ngoc Van)

Thank you to our sponsors and the UNIS Hanoi SCO for facilitating his visit and also the

Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake for providing some of the accommodation.

For queries contact Pippa Wood at sco_mshsvice@unishanoi.org

After enjoying the Bubble Petting Zoo, the Bubble

Skywalker and the Dr Froth show, on Monday the 23rd,

and Tuesday the 24th of March, kids can attend a Bubble

Academy Workshop with the Bubble Artists.

The Bubble Academy is a very special hands-on

experience where kids can learn about homemade bubble

mix, bubble blowers and learn an amazing assortment of

incredibubbly cool bubble tricks! (age group Elementary

and Middle School, approximately 8 - 12 years, as a guide)

Monday March 23rd, 15:30-16:30 and 16:30-17:30

Tuesday March 24th, 15:30-16:30

Each workshop session cost 250 000 vnd per student.

Enrollment can be made by completing this form. or

enrolling where the Spring Fair tickets are being sold

outside the canteen after school. Payment can be made

there also.

SIGN UP HERE FOR BUBBLE ACADEMY

For further enquires contact sco_mshsvice@unishanoi.org