News - 13 March 2015 08:31

NIST News - 13 March 2015

Join us at the AuctioNIST ticket booth from 7:00 – 9:00 AM on Monday, 16 March through to Wednesday, 18 March to purchase your tickets for our inaugural fundraising event, which promises to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening viewing and bidding on an array of splendid art pieces, along with the opportunity to win fantastic door prizes.

Don’t miss out, as tickets strictly limited!

Tickets are THB 1,500, inclusive of wine and canapes.

If you are unable to purchase tickets at school please email Michelle Marquez to reserve and pay for them.

WHOLE SCHOOL

Nominations Now Open for 2015-2017 NIST Foundation Board

As indicated in the information sent via post and in Head of School James MacDonald's email today, nominations are now being accepted for the 2015-2017 NIST International School Foundation Board. Completed nomination forms for election or appointment must be deposited with the Polling Officer, Khun Poonam Sachdev (School Director), at the Government Liaison Office (Room 1208, 2nd floor, Building 1). The closing date is 3:00 PM on Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Please Remember to Re-Enroll!

We would like to remind you that you are required to re-enroll your child(ren) for next school year by 31 March at the latest. This process helps us in better allocating our resources and in considering new student applicants. It can be completed in a few simple steps:

If you need assistance, view this video description of the process.
Login to Veracross at http://portals.veracross.com/nist.
Click "Re-enrollment for 2015-16 School Year” link.
Complete all of the applicable steps on the online re-enrollment page.

Can You Help Our Students?

We are looking for parents and employers to help us during our annual Work Experience Week from 25 to 29 May, in which our year 11 students complete work placements at companies throughout Bangkok. This programme has proven to be a great success over the years, and one that provides valuable experience for the students.

If you're interested in learning more and may be willing to take part, please read more on The NIST Link.

ABRSM & Trinity Exam Deadline Extended

We are pleased to announce that we have an extension to the deadline for the Trinity Rock and Pop Music exam. If you missed the previous deadline and you would like your child to be submitted for the exam, please first confirm with their teacher that they are ready, and determine what level is appropriate.

You will also need to submit the proper form, available on the Portal, and the fee to the Instrumental Music Office.

Fresh from the Kitchen

Have you tried the best breakfast in Bangkok yet, right here at NIST? Every school day from 6:30 to 8.30 AM, we serve a made-to-order breakfast menu. Choose from free range organic eggs cooked any way, bacon, sausage made from organic happy pigs, real hash browns (not deep fried), grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, and thick sourdough toast. This week we added American fried rice and khao tom (pork or chicken) to the menu, and soon we will be adding black pudding! We even offer a bottomless cup of coffee, and don’t forget every Friday we have eggs benedict and eggs florentine available as a special,

We look forward to serving you breakfast soon!

Books @53 Book Fair

From 16 to 20 March, Books @53 will be offering a selection of titles in The Atrium (CAB). Please stop by, browse through the books on offer, and perhaps pick up a few!

As demonstrated in several articles shared by the NIST Library on their Facebook page, there are significant benefits to reading physical books, even in this digital age.

We highly encourage parents and students to visit the fair and find some new favorites.

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Sensation Blu: Upper Secondary Prom

In celebration of a successful academic year, the Upper Secondary Prom Committee is proud to present the 2014-2015 Upper Secondary Prom, Sensation Blu. The event will be held at Radisson Blu, Sukhumvit, on Saturday, 30 May from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The cost of each ticket is THB 1,200. All Year 10-13 students are invited to join this celebration of the year!

A prom committee of year 12 students are working very hard to make sure the event is a successful and memorable one for all upper secondary students.

If you wish for your child(ren) to attend the prom, complete the Prom Permission Form, which has been sent to your child(ren) via email, or they can collect it at the Secondary Office. Tickets can be purchased from the school cashier at the Accounts Office (Building 1, 3rd Floor) beginning Monday, 16 March.

ECAs & SPORTS

SEASAC Gymnastics Competition at NIST: 20-22 March

SEASAC's annual gymnastics tournament is coming to NIST in one! Three hundred gymnasts from 9 schools will be joining the competition, and they will begin arriving in Bangkok on Thursday, 19 March.

This will be the third time NIST has hosted the SEASAC tournament, and we encourage all members of the community to stop by during the three-day event and support our gymnasts!

All information about to the championships (including schedules, rotations, teams and more) can be viewed on the event website. Join us for the weekend and cheer on the Falcons!

If you aren't able to attend, you will still be able to watch the event on our live streaming feed, which will be active at the time of the tournament.

SEASAC Softball & Badminton Tournaments

In addition to the gymnastics tournament being held at NIST, our Falcon athletes will be heading to Bangkok Patana, and taking flight as they head to Singapore and Malaysia for more competition. The 2015 SEASAC Softball Tournament will be hosted at BPS, and our 7-time defending champion girls team is looking to dominate once again. Good luck to both them and our boys! The badminton teams will be heading overseas, with the boys flying to KLASS in KL and the girls to UWCSEA East in Singapore. Go Falcons!

NIPTA (NIST PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION)

NIPTA Bicycle Tour - 26 March

Join us for Colors of Bangkok, the most amazing bicycle-fun, half-day tour that brings you to colorful places using an almost traffic-free route. Through hidden backstreet doors and pathways, we explore the "green lung" of Bangkok. For more information, visit the official website.

The tour is from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM and costs THB 1,250 per person, including bike and helmet hire, two boat rides, Thai snacks and drinks. Please RSVP to nipta.activities@gmail.com. A non-refundable payment is required before 18 March. Please remember to email first and register before paying!

Secondary Parents Social Coffee Mornings

Two upcoming coffee mornings will be held for parents of students in Years 7 to 10 and Years 11 to 13. Both groups will meet on the 4th floor in The Hub. Please drop by to catch up with other parents!

Year 7-10 Parents: 20 March, 7:30 - 9:30 AM
Year 11-13 Parents: 27 March, 7:30 - 9:30 AM

NIPTA & NIST Staff Social Club Quiz Night Coming Soon!

Though the original event was postponed, we're close to setting a new date. Keep an eye on NIST News for an announcement over the coming weeks!

UPCOMING EVENTS

16-20 March: Books@53 Book Fair (Daily in The Atrium)
16-25 March: DP Visual Arts Exhibit (See details in The NIST Link)
17 March: St. Patrick's Day Treats (UK & Ireland Country Group)
17-19 March: Personal Project Fair (4th floor of The Hub - see details in Veracross)
20 March: Secondary Parent Coffee Morning (See details in NIPTA)
20 March: Sausage Sizzle at SEASAC Gymnastics Tournament (Volunteers needed! Please contact nipta.nist@gmail.com if you can help!)
27 March: Secondary Parent Coffee Morning (See details in NIPTA)

Next Week in Falcon Sports

16 March: U11 Boys & Girls Tee Ball vs. Traill (2:30 PM at NIST)
16 March: U19 Girls Softball vs. Traill (3:30 PM at NIST)
16 March: U17 Boys Softball vs. BPS (3:30 PM at BPS)
16 March: U17 Boys & Girls Badminton vs. BPS (3:30 PM at BPS)
17 March: U13 Boys Softball vs. ISB (3:30 PM at ISB)
17 March: U13 Girls Volleyball vs. BPS (3:30 PM at BPS)
18 March: U13 Girls Volleyball vs. ISB (3:30 PM at NIST)
18 March: U15 Girls Volleyball vs. ISB (3:30 PM at NIST)
18 March: U13 Girls Softball vs. ISB (3:30 PM at ISB)
18 March: U13 Boys Volleyball vs. ISB (3:30 PM at ISB)
18 March: U15 Boys Volleyball vs. ISB (3:30 PM at ISB)
19 March: SEASAC Boys Badminton Travel Day to KLASS, KL, Malaysia (5:30 AM to Suvarnabhumi Airport)
19 March: SEASAC Girls Badminton Travel Day to UWCSEA East, Singapore (6:30 AM to Suvarnabhumi Airport)
19 March: U15 Girls Volleyball vs. BPS (3:30 PM at BPS)
20 March: U17 Boys & Girls Softball vs. ISB (3:30 PM at ISB)
20 March: U17 Boys & Girls Badminton vs. ISB (3:30 PM at ISB)
20-22 March: SEASAC Boys & Girls Softball (8:00 AM at BPS)
20-22 March: SEASAC Gymnastics (8:00 AM at NIST)
20-22 March: SEASAC Boys Badminton (8:00 AM at KLASS, KL, Malaysia)
20-22 March: SEASAC Girls Badminton (8:00 AM at UWCSEA East, Singapore)
29 May: Teacher Appreciation