http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx Canadian International School Singapore News http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#39 The Canadian International School High School campus will be hosting educators from the Al Jabr Islamic School in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 15 to 26. The visiting educators will gain an insight into CIS’ Middle Years Programme, how the programme is implemented, and to learn more about our educational philosophies. There will also be the chance to have a round table discussion with the CIS MYP co-ordinator, Principal and teachers.<br /><br />Al Jabr has grown since its inception in 1994, when it started as an orphanage. Over the years they have grown and currently have 300 students across 5 grades and offer the Primary Years Programme. They intend to expand the grades on offer and are looking to implement the MYP. http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#38 The friendship race will be held on Saturday March 13, 2010, 3pm-7pm at Bedok Reservoir. Come on out, bring the family and enjoy an exciting afternoon of dragon boat racing*.<br /><br />Only $10 per person and enjoy a delicious BBQ buffet, drinks and good company!<br /><br />Your picnic blankets are encouraged! Delicious $5 beer can be purchased on site.<br /><br />You and your kids over 12 years old can also sign up to join a crew and participate in a 300 metre race. No experience necessary, but basic swimming skills required. If you would like to participate in a race, please send an email to events@canadians.org.sg with your name.<br /><br />CAS members can make credit card payment at: www.canadians.org.sg or mail your cheque to 371 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore, 437128. Please see the flyer for further details.<br /><br />*Boats to be led by His Excellency David Sevigny, High Commissioner of Canada to Singapore and Tan Boon Huat, People’s Association, Chief Executive Director. http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#37 Join us for an evening of exploration into the wonders and challenges of raising children abroad. We welcome internationally acclaimed author, Ruth Van Reken, who will share with us her vast experience in the field of third culture children and their extraordinary lives.<br /><br />Event Details:<br /><br />Date: Wednesday, 24 March<br />Time: Refreshments and Registration: 6.30pm to 7.15pm (main lobby of Civil Service College)<br />Presentation: 7.15pm to 8.15pm<br />Venue: Civil Service College, 31 North Buona Vista Road, Singapore*<br /><br />*There is limited parking on site at the Civil Service College however there is public car parking available close by.<br /><br />As space is limited, please RSVP to secure a seat for this event by March 15 to: <br />communications@cis.edu.sg. We hope that you will be able to join us for what will surely be a memorable event. http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#36 CIS will be collecting donations for the Chilean Earthquake Appeal during the week of March 8th - 12th. Please see the flyer for full details.<br /> <br />Thank you in advance for your support.<br /> http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#35 <br />The Canadian International School of Singapore would like to congratulate the Canadian Men’s and Women’s Winter Olympics Hockey teams on their gold medal wins.<br /><br />Canada has achieved a new record with the number of Gold medals won at this year’s Winter Olympics. The Canada Gold medal tally has hit a record number of 14, over passing the previously held Russian record of 13 Gold medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics.<br /><br />We are proud to be Canadian – Go Canada! http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#34 There will be a high school PTA meeting on Thursday March 4 @ 9:30 am in the KB library. At this meeting we will be hearing from 2 guest speakers, Dr. Lisa Pittman and Diana Smit, who are researching a book for expat teens. The book, entitled "By Expat Teens, For Expat Teens, will be a communication tool that provides an outlet for expat teens to share challenging and dificult experiences with their fellow expat peers. This book is unprecedented in that it will use teens as the experts. We would also encourage parents from the other campus’ to attend as their children will be the beneficiaries of this research. We look forward to seeing you on March 4. If you can come, please RSVP to Liz Vogtle at vogtles5@btopenworld.com. http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#33 The Canadian International School is pleased to announce that the Tanjong Katong Campus will extend the programmes offered next school year (2010-2011) to include Grade 9. Grade 10 will be phased in the following school year (2011/2012).<br /> <br />Grade 9 will now be available at both the Tanjong Katong Campus (ECE to Grade 9) and the Kampong Bahru Campus (Grades 9 to 12) next school year. http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#31 This year the organizers of the Maple Leaf Ball would like to showcase Canadian talent as part of the entertainment. We are looking for 7 acts to perform for 3 to 3 ½ minutes each. There will be no auditions but rather we will take performers on a first come, first serve basis. If you have a child who can sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes and he/she would like to perform at the Ball, please contact Liz Vogtle at vogtles5@btopenworld.com. <br /> http://www.cis.edu.sg/cis/News.aspx#30 The Maple Leaf Ball will be held this year on April 17 at the Fairmont Hotel in the Stamford Ballroom. The theme is “Walk the Red Carpet” so dust off your designer gowns and tuxedo’s and prepare to meet the paparazzi. Tickets are on sale now. To book yours, please contact the Canadian Association office at 6734 5954 or on-line at www.canadians.org.sg. Prices are $180 for members and $220 for non members. You can also book a corporate table for 10 at $1700. This is a charity event and all profits go to the Cancer Society.