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UNIS Hanoi’s Weekly Community Newsletter Volume 19, Edition 28, Friday 29 March
Next Week... Monday, 1 April
● MS Arts Expo 1 - 3 April
● PreK Trips to Tini World, Syrena Tower 1 - 3 April
● Board Committee on Directors 17:30 - 19:00, B7
Tuesday, 2 April
● Grade 3 Trip to Bat Trang Ceramic Village 08:30 - 14:00
● Building and Facilities Task Force, 16:30 - 18:00, B7
● MSHS Parent Forum with the Principals, 18:00 - 19:30
Wednesday, 3 April
● Strategic Management Plan Mid-Term Review Task
Force 18:00 - 19:30, B7
Thursday, 4 April
● MRISA Senior Soccer Tournament at UNIS, 4 - 7 April
● Digital Footprint Info Session, 8:30 - 9:30, Library
Friday, 5 April
● 3rd Quarter Ends
● Grade 2 Trip to Bat Trang Pottery Village 10:30 - 14:00
● 4LL Parent Concert, B10
Saturday, 6 April
● No Saturday Soccer
Coming Soon... Monday, 8 April
● 4th Quarter begins
Tuesday, 9 April
● MS Sports Day 08:00 - 15:25
● Board of Directors Meeting 17:30 - 19:30, B7
Thursday, 11 April
● IB DP Art Exam, 11 - 12 April
Friday, 12 April
● D-12 Parent Coffee with the Counselors 08:30 - 10:00
● Grade 4 Trip to Questacon Exhibition, 09:15 - 12:30
Saturday, 13 April
● UNIS Hanoi Invitation MS Volleyball Tournament
● The 25th Birthday Ball 18:30, InterContinental Ballroom
IN THIS WEEK’S TIN TUC - The Highlights...
Notes from the Head of School and the Middle High School Principal (p.2)
Birthday Ball Countdown... (p.3-4)
MRISA Senior Soccer Tournament (p.6-7)
A Warm Up for MRISA (p.8)
Notes from Admissions Office (p.5)
Living with Technology Info Sessions (p.5)
Job Opportunities (p.9-11)
New Energize Schedule (p.12)
IMPORTANT: Nurses’ Office News (p.6)
Notes from the Head of School
Dear Parents,
Following up on an SMS message I sent out to all families earlier this week, I would like to reiterate my
invitation to all families who have not already done so to volunteer to host visiting student athletes for the
upcoming MRISA and APAC soccer events. The upcoming MRISA Boys and Girls Soccer
Tournament will be from 04-07 April, and the APAC Girls Soccer Tournament from 17-21 April.
UNIS Hanoi students from our MS/HS are hosted throughout the year all over East Asia in sports and non-
sports events. Over the course of the year, each school will host 4-5 events and we need as many people as possible to step
up and be host families here at UNIS Hanoi in order to fulfill our responsibility to the schools in these two organizations
who have hosted hundreds of our students this year already.
You don’t have to have a child in the event, and you don’t even have to have a child in the Middle School or High School to
be a host family so please do give it strong consideration. Our family has hosted for many years and found it to be a
worthwhile and rewarding experience as we got to know so many wonderful students from all over the world.
Please contact the Activities Office today and help us show all of the visiting schools what wonderful hosts we can be and
what a great school we have by offering to host during one if not both of these tournaments.
Respectfully,
Dr. Barder, Head of School
We wish all the best to
Yu Furudoi (3JC)
and Annabelle Brennan (1TS)
who left UNIS Hanoi this week.
Notes from the Middle High School Principal
Dear MSHS Families,
Greetings from the MSHS. I am happy to report that our MSHS Trip Week was a great success! Students
and teachers traveled far and wide exploring the wonders of Vietnam. Much time and resource is spent
organizing Trip Week (Thank you teachers!) but the benefits to our school community are immeasurable.
Students had the opportunity to climb mountains, hike through jungles, volunteer in schools, observe
endangered primates and spend time bonding with classmates.
Time continues to fly! It is have to believe that we are about to enter the fourth and final quarter of the school year. As
such, quarter three ends on April 5. Teachers will then begin the arduous task of calculating and submitting grades. Given
any unforeseen delays report cards should be available to parents on or about April 12 just in time for 3-Way Parent
Conferences. I will send an email to all parents once we have an exact date.
I would like to cordially invite all parents to participate in 3-Way Parent Conferences. Conferences will be held on April 16
and 22. Sign up for conferences will be through ISIS Family. An email will be sent out shortly providing details regarding
sign up dates and procedures. My hope is that all parents will take advantage of the opportunity to meet with teachers and
learn more about the educational options available for students attending UNIS.
I hope to see all parents at 3-Way Parent Conferences.
Happy Spring!
Pete Kennedy, MSHS Principal
Birthday Ball Countdown ...
Birthday Ball Countdown ...
THIS WEEKEND IS THE TIME TO BE PLANNING YOUR….
BIRTHDAY BALL TICKETS!
On April 13 (just two weeks from now!) we will be celebrating our 25th Birthday in
the Ballroom of the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake.
Our incredible team of volunteers have put together a party that will be
remembered for the next 25 years!
On the menu for the evening….
Freeflow champagne reception
Gift bag for every guest
Dramatic entertainment!
Delicious dinner with free flow wine and beer
Fabulous Silent Auction items from sponors Vingroup and Miguel Torres through Red Apron (Villa for a year…
luxury holidays… prestigious wine… )
Special guests with 3 former Heads of UNIS and UNIS NY flying in for the evening
Live music, dancing and DJ until the party shuts down!
All for the bargain price of 100 USD!
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of InterContinental Hanoi Westlake NEARLY ALL that ticket price will go straight to
our Birthday Gift Fund which will support projects of those most in need in Vietnam in partnership with our Service
Learning charities.
So get on the phone and work out who you are going to go with and book your tickets before they all go!
Where else can you enjoy such a good value Saturday night in Hanoi AND make a
difference to so many lives?
Emma Silva, Director of Advancement
Tickets are available at the Advancment Office (B7 Admin Building)
Tickets are 100 USD each and you will be able to buy either:
A whole table (for 10) and plan together with your friends
Individual tickets (or more if you plan with your friends) at one of our community tables
Email: [email protected] to book your tickets or with any questions.
For more information about the Ball or the Birthday Gift Fund visit our Birthday Website.
Living with Technology Session Series for all Parents
Mark your calendars! We would like to invite all parents to our following morning sessions revolving around various topics on technology and its
impact on learning. If interested, kindly confirm your attendance by sending an email to [email protected]. Looking
forward to a highly informative and engaging discussion with you!
April 4: Digital Footprint - What does Google say about you?
08:30 - 09:30 am Library Projection Room
Many parents have heard the term “digital footprint”, usually in a negative or fearful connotation. The purpose of this
session is to discuss how UNIS Hanoi is promoting and helping students to think about their own digital footprints and how
they can positively craft their online identities.
age appropriate
public v. personal v. private
sharing options/visibility
screen names and avatars
Coming Soon…
Evaluating Online Information: Do you
believe everything you read or see online?
9 May 8:30-10:00 am Library Projection Room
Social Networks: Learning to navigate through the popular social networks such as
Facebook, Youtube and more
30 May 8:30 - 10:00 am Library Projection Room
Notes from the Admissions Office
WITHDRAWING FAMILIES
Please notify the admissions office of your intended date of departure and we shall guide
your family through the withdrawal process.
RE-ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Please return the Tuition and Fees Agreement for your family and remit deposit payments
for each returning student.
PLACEMENTS MUST BE SECURED BY MONDAY 1 APRIL.
For assistance please email [email protected]
or contact the admissions office on 37581551 extension 8217 / 8220.
From the Nurses’ Office
We have seen many cases of fever/headaches, colds and gastroenteritis, ranging from
nausea to vomiting and diarrhea in the last week. And we are still seeing several cases of
HFMD. Please be aware all students should remain at home for at least 24 hours
after having a fever (38.0 or higher), vomiting or diarrhea.
How to keep your children healthy:
Wash hands frequently!!! Keep nails short Washing hands is the number one
defense against infectious diseases.
Get plenty of rest.
Eat a balanced diet.
If you have vomiting/diarrhea, drink small amounts of fluids frequently in order to stay hydrated.
Please see our policy on Gastroenteritis & other health policies on the portal:
http://portal.unishanoi.org/infirmary/SitePages/Home.aspx
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s health, please do not hesitate in contacting the nurse’s office.
From the Activities Office
MRISA Senior Soccer @ UNIS Hanoi (April 5-6)
On April 5 and 6 UNIS Hanoi will be hosting the Mekong River International Schools Association (MIRSA) High School
Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament. Sixteen teams, with a total of 160 players will compete on three fields over two days of
7-Aside soccer action. We hope that the UNIS community will come out and be part of the event by supporting the
tournament and cheering on the two “Phoenix” home teams.
We are still in need of some homestay families for this event, so please contact the UNIS Activities Office at
[email protected], if you can possibly be a host family for one, two or more of our guest students. Visiting
schools will arrive on Thursday, stay for three nights (TH-FRI-SAT) and depart Hanoi on Sunday.
Participating Schools:
Hanoi International School (HIS)
International School Eastern Seaboard (ISE)
International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC)
International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP)
Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC)
Saigon South International School (SSIS)
United Nations International School – Hanoi (UNIS)
Vientiane International School (VIS)
Good luck to all teams! GO PHOENIX!!!
See next page for MRISA Tournament Schedule.
From the Activities Office
Groups
Boys Group A: Boys Group B Girls Group A: Girls Group B
SSIS ISE ISHCMC UNIS
NISC ISPP ISE ISPP
ISHCMC HIS 5VIS HIS
VIS UNIS NISC SSIS
Friday, April 5
Time Field #1 Field #2 Field #3
08:15 Opening Ceremony / Team Photographs
09:30 Girls Group A
ISHCMC vs. NISC Girls Group A VIS vs. ISE
Girls Group B UNIS vs. HIS
10:30 Girls Group B ISPP vs. SSIS
Boys Group B ISE vs. UNIS
Boys Group B HIS vs. ISPP
11:30 Boys Group A NISC vs. VIS
Girls Group A ISHCMC vs. ISE
Boys Group A SSIS vs. ISHCMC
12:30 OFFICIAL’S LUNCH BREAK
13:00 Girls Group A VIS vs. NISC
Girls Group B ISPP vs. HIS
Girls Group B UNIS vs. SSIS
14:00 Boys Group A SSIS vs. NISC
Boys Group A ISHCMC vs. VIS
Boys Group B HIS vs. UNIS
15:00 Girls Group A ISE vs. NISC
Girls Group A VIS vs. ISHCMC
Boys Group B ISE vs. ISPP
16:00 Girls Group B SSIS vs. HIS
Boys Group A SSIS vs. VIS
Girls Group B UNIS vs. ISPP
17:00 Boys Group B
ISPP vs. UNIS Boys Group B HIS vs. ISE
Boys Group A ISHCMC vs. NISC
18:15 BUSES DEPART
Saturday, April 6
10:30 Boys - A3 vs. B4 Girls - A3 vs. B4 Boys - A4 vs. B3
11:30 Girls - A4 vs. B3 Girls - A1 vs. B2 Girls - B1 vs. A2
12:30 Boys - A1 vs. B2 Boys - B1 vs. A2
13:30 OFFICIAL’S LUNCH BREAK
14:00 Boys - 7/8 Game Girls - 7/8 Game Boys Plate Final
15:00 Girls - 3/4 Game Boys - 3/4 Game Girls Plate Final
16:00 Girls Final
17:00 Boys Final
18:30 FINAL BANQUET
19:15 AWARDS CEREMONY
20:00 BUSES DEPART
From the Activities Office
A Warm-up For MRISA
This Saturday the two UNIS Hanoi MRISA High School soccer teams will participate in a one-day tournament in
preparation for the MRISA tournament which we are hosting next week. This invitational tournament will involve four
teams in each gender, with all teams playing four 30-minute games during the day. The following teams will be part of this 7-
aside event:
Girls – Chu Van An, Hanoi U13 Girls (2 teams), UNIS Hanoi
Boys – Lomonoxop School, Tran Quoc Tuan, Viet Uc and UNIS Hanoi
If you enjoy soccer, there will be plenty of it going on. Come out and support our UNIS Hanoi teams as they get ready to
host MRISA the following week.
PLEASE NOTE – Saturday Soccer will carry on as normal. Come at your regular time.
2013 UNIS Invitational
HS 7-aside Soccer Tournament
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2013 Venue: UNIS
TEAMS:
Girls Division Boys Division
UNIS Phoenix UNIS Phoenix
Chu Van An (CVA) Lomonoxop School (LS)
Hanoi Young Girls 1 (HYG1) Tran Quoc Tuan (TQT)
Hanoi Young Girls 2 (HYG2) Viet Uc (VU)
GAME SCHEDULE
TIME Pool Field 1 Field 2
Home Team is listed first (wearing light colored uniform)
08:45 Boys Game 1 UNIS Boys vs. VU LS vs. TQT
09:45 Boys Game 2 VU vs. TQT LS vs. UNIS Boys
10:30 Girls Game 1 HYG2 vs. CVA UNIS Girls vs. HYG1
11:30 Girls Game 2 CVA vs. UNIS Girls HYG1 vs. HYG2
LUNCH (available in the canteen from 11:00-14:00)
12:30 Boys Game 3 TQT vs. UNIS Boys VU vs. LS
13:15 Girls Game 3 UNIS Girls vs. HYG2 HYG1 vs. CVA
14:00 Finals Boys Championship Final
1st vs. 2nd Boys Consolation Final
3rd vs. 4th
14:45 Finals Girls Championship Final
1st vs. 2nd Girls Consolation Final
3rd vs. 4th
AWARDS (immediately after final games)
Job Opportunities
Short term Elementary School Music Teacher 7 August – 21 November 2013
UNIS Hanoi has experienced steady year-on-year growth in our student population, which currently stands at over 1,000
students from 63 different countries. We are now accepting applications for a Short term Elementary School Music
Teacher with the contract from 7 August 2013 to 21 November 2013. The incumbent will report to the Elementary
School Principal.
Duties and Responsibilities
To teach groups/classes of students within the school as determined by the curriculum needs of the school
Provide for the students a differentiated programme of instruction that incorporates appropriate challenges and high
expectations of learners
Deliver the curriculum within the agreed framework and philosophy of the school
To assess and report upon student progress according to the School Assessment Policy
To share in the overall responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, health and safety, discipline and
well-being of all students
Participate in and organize meetings to support the curriculum
Any other reasonable duties, as directed by the Principal
Position requirements
Experience teaching in an international school
Internationally recognized teaching qualifications
Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program
Cross cultural exposure and understanding
Experience working with EAL learners in the mainstream classroom
Commitment to working collaboratively with a co-teacher and as part of a team
Strong skills in monitoring and follow through
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong computer skills
The ability to offer a wider range of performing arts will be valuable
Willingness to offer After School Activities
In return, UNIS offers an attractive work environment, competitive remuneration, and professional development
opportunities. This is a local hire expat position, and no housing or relocation benefits will be provided.
Interested applicants please send your expression of interest, along with an up-to-date CV and current referees to
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview
Application deadline: 15 April 2013
(If an excellent candidate if identified early in the process UNIS Hanoi reserves the right to hire before the closing deadline)
Ms Tran Thi Quyen, Human Resources Manager
United Nations International School of Hanoi
GPO Box 313, Hanoi, Vietnam
Job Opportunities
Aquatics Academy Head Coach
UNIS Hanoi has experienced steady year-on-year growth in our student population, which currently stands at over 1,000 students from 63 different countries. We are now accepting applications for an Aquatics Academy Head Coach. The position is located in Activities Division, and the incumbent will report to the Aquatics Coordinator.
Purpose of the position:
The Aquatics Academy Head Coach assists in the designing, implementing and managing of a high quality Co-Curricular swimming programme in accordance with UNIS objectives, through which students and adults can progress from learning to swim to developing mastery.
Key responsibilities:
In conjunction with the UNIS Hanoi Aquatics Coordinator and the Director of Activities, the Aquatics Academy Head Coach coordinates, promotes and implements after school and weekend activities within the UNIS Hanoi Aquatics Academy. This includes:
Supporting the Aquatics Coordinator in the delivery of Aquatics Academy programmes
Assisting with scheduling and use of the pool for the Aquatics Academy times
Working in conjunction with UNIS Hanoi Swim Team Coaches to:
plan programmes for the team
coach during team training sessions
plan and attend local swim meets
travel to meets outside of Hanoi
In conjunction with UNIS Hanoi Finance Director and Business Office, managing financial aspects of the Aquatics Academy
Completing other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator or Director of Activities
Position Requirements
The candidate should
Possess a University Degree (recognized teaching credentials desirable but not mandatory)
Have minimum of two years of experience teaching Learn-To- Swim to young swimmers
Have minimum of two years of experience coaching different age group swimmers
Possess current Water Safety Instructor (American Red Cross is preferred) and coaching certification from internationally recognizable organization
Have an experience with Aquatics related technology (Hy-Tek Meet Manager and Team Manager Programmes)
Possess Current Standard First Aid / CPR /AED Certifications
Water Safety Instructor’s Trainer certification, Lifeguarding certification and experience in conducting basic Water Polo training is preferred
Be passionate about teaching and coaching swimming to young children
Be a team player and be prepared to take on extra responsibilities
Fluency in English essential
Leadership skills in resources management and activities operation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to lead and individually work to accomplish Aquatics Academy goals
In return, UNIS Hanoi offers an attractive work environment, competitive remuneration, and professional development opportunities.
Successful applicant would be expected to commence duties in August 2013.
Interested applicants please send your expression of interest, along with an up-to-date CV and current referees to [email protected]. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Application deadline: 15 April 2013. (If an excellent candidate is identified early in the process UNIS reserves the right to hire before the closing deadline)
Job Opportunities
Physical Education Teaching Assistant UNIS Hanoi has experienced steady year-on-year growth in our student population, which currently stands at 1,000
students from 65 different countries. We are now accepting applications for a Physical Education (PE) Teaching
Assistant. The position will be split between the Elementary School and the Middle & High School, and will report to
the PE Head of Department.
The successful applicant will perform the following responsibilities:
Provide support as requested by the PE teachers
Substitute for the PE teachers for short periods upon instruction of the Head of Department
Supervise children as they move from area to area within the school
Manage one to one and small groups under the supervision of the PE teachers
Provide discipline under supervision of the PE teachers
Provide positive oral support to the children under the supervision and direction of the PE teachers
Assist on field trips as requested
Following the PE teachers’ weekly lesson plans, prepare all PE resources as required.
Perform other tasks as required by the Head of Department
The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications:
University degree in Sports Administration or related discipline
2+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in an international learning environment where English is the
primary communication language
Above-average proficiency in written and spoken English, and English comprehension
Experience working with children
Cross-cultural exposure and understanding
Organizing events and activities
Cheerful and outgoing personality
In return, UNIS Hanoi offers an attractive work environment, flexible working hours and leave arrangements, competi-
tive remuneration, and professional development opportunities.
Expression of interest should be sent to Ms. Pham Minh Trang: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Friday, 26 April 2013
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview
Energize Schedule
If your child has any food allergy or
dietary restrictions, please let us know.
Parents...please remember to send a lunch ticket or money each day with your Grade 1 and above child so he/she can purchase lunch. FYI: The Canteen does serve a vegetarian option each day.
Milk Product : Green Color
Pork : Red Color
Seafood : Blue Color
*** Main dish contains EGG
Canteen Menu for the week of April 1 to 5
Western Set Menu
1 Beef Stroganoff Steamed Rice Greek Salad Raisin Cake Fruit / Milk
2*** Chicken Fajita w/Salsa Sauce Multi Grain Rice Mexican Salad Cinnamon Toast Fruit / Milk
3 Barbecue Pork Chop Steamed Rice Romaine Lettuce Salad Apple & Spinach Cookie Fruit / Milk
4*** Fried Fish w/Cold Salsa Sauce Grilled Potatoes Garden Salad Pound Cake Fruit / Milk
5*** Cheese Pizza Corn, Peas & Carrot Cobb Salad Marble Cookie Fruit / Milk
Asian Set Menu
1 Teriyaki Chicken Steamed Rice Greek Salad Raisin Cake Fruit / Milk
2 Bulgogi(KR) Multi Grain Rice Jab Chae Cinnamon Toast Fruit / Milk
3*** Chicken Curry Steamed Rice Romain Lettuce Salad Apple & Spinach Cookie Fruit / Milk
4*** Sweet Sour Pork Steamed Rice Egg Rolls Pound Cake Fruit / Milk
5 Pop Corn Fish Steamed Rice Stir Fried Vegetables Marble Cookie Fruit / Milk
ECC Set Menu
1 Beef Stroganoff Steamed Rice Greek Salad Raisin Cake Fruit / Milk
2*** Chicken Fajita w/Salsa Sauce Multi Grain Rice Mexican Salad Cinnamon Toast Fruit / Milk
3*** Chicken Curry Steamed Rice Romaine Lettuce Salad Apple & Spinach Cookie Fruit / Milk
4*** Fried Fish w/Cold Salsa Sauce Grilled Potatoes Garden Salad Pound Cake Fruit / Milk
5*** Cheese Pizza Corn, Peas & Carrot Cobb Salad Marble Cookie Fruit / Milk
Photos are from www.office.com, www.wikipedia.org and www.wikimedia.org
ENERGIZE HOURS (from March 29 onwards)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Swimming Pool
06.15 - 07.45 17.45 - 19.45
No A.M. Swim
17.45 - 19.45
06.15 - 07.45 16.45 - 19.45
06.15 - 07.45 17.45 - 19.45
06.15 - 07.45 17.45 - 19.45
08.15 - 16.45 08.15 - 12.00 13.00 - 16.45
Fitness Room
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
08.00 - 12.00 13.00 - 17.00
08.00 - 12.00 13.00 - 17.00
