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2023-2024 CALENDAR DATES Semester I: August 23 (Wednesday) - December 15 (Friday), 2023 Semester II: January 09 (Tuesday) - June 21 (Friday), 2024 |
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Re-enrollment Information 2022-2023 The time has come for us to open our re-enrolment process for the 2023-2024 school year. Tomorrow Students will bring home a printed copy of the 2023-2024 School Year Re-Enrolment Contract. Please, read, complete, and send back to the school. Please, see details in the posters.
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DragonNews Winter/Spring issue is out online! Click thelink: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1676877348/hzscishisnet/oiw4klixtmkacpteu4qv/DragonNewsWinter2022-Spring2023_web.pdf Printed copies will be distributed to the students next week. We hope you enjoy this issue! |
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A Big Thank You to You All! |
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PAFA coffee morning -RSVP- Parents, please join us for a joyful morning next week Thursday, March 02 We hope that during this coffee morning you have an opportunity to meet the new HIS parents and catch up with the returning parents, while you can learn more about the HIS community, and the opportunities to connect by grade level! Details and QR code to RSVP are in the poster. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Andrea. |
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SLOW SMOOTH SAFE With our move to our new campus, we have had an increase in the number of students who ride our buses and the number of buses. But our commitment to student safety is still a priority. Additionally, it is also our goal to give our students a welcoming experience that allows them to work while commuting to school or returning home. We have reminded our drivers and monitors: - Drive Slow: We would rather buses arrive a little late to ensure the safety and comfort of our students. The routes are fixed and the drivers do not need to speed or be inventive in choosing a route. - Drive Smooth: We realize that many of our students spend 1-2 hours a day on the bus. We want the kids to be able to read, study, and talk without being jostled. - Drive Safe: There is nothing more important to HIS than the children on these buses. Our drivers are reminded that they have this immense responsibility to our families and communities. To this end, we see no reason for any bus to break the PRC driving laws for any reason. If you see anything that is a cause for concern, please contact our transportaition coordinator, Tracy Zhu at TracyZhu@hisdragons@china.org.cn |
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SATs are going Digital SAT testing is going digital for all international testing centres and we are pleased to be hosting the first one on March 11th 2023. The registration deadline is February 24th 2023 The new digital SAT exams for international school testing centers will work similarly to the paper-based exams, but with some key differences. Instead of filling out a physical answer sheet, students will complete the exam on a computer. The exam will be administered on a secure browser, and students will not be able to access any other applications or websites during the test. The digital exam will also feature tools such as a calculator, highlighter, and flagging feature for questions to review later. Additionally, the digital exam may include multimedia elements such as videos and images to enhance the testing experience. Overall, the digital SAT exams aim to provide a more streamlined and efficient testing experience for students in international school testing centers. |
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Analysis: Undergraduate Colleges Have Not Followed Elite Law Schools In Abandoning US News Rankings Inside Higher Ed (12/5) explores the question: “Will the moves by leading law schools against the rankings of U.S. News & World Report spread to undergraduate institutions?” So far, 11 law schools, led by Yale University, announced they will stay out of the rankings. Yet those who were waiting “for a similar push by undergraduate colleges” have so far “been disappointed.” One theory put forward by former Reed College President Colin Diver is that “undergraduate schools view their constituency (mostly 16- to 18-year-old high schoolers) as more naïve, gullible, impressionable (and therefore rankings-bewitched) than law schools view their constituencies (22- to 30-year-old college graduates and often early-careerists).” As a result, “at least many of the top-tier law schools are willing to take the risk that a postboycott drop in their ranking won’t hurt them and might actually help them with their more worldly constituencies.” David Hawkins, chief education and policy officer at the National Association for College Admission Counseling, told Inside Higher Ed via email: “The fact that high-profile law schools are walking away from the rankings constitutes a potentially important step toward ‘unilateral disarmament,’ so to speak. Many institutions, whether law schools or undergraduate institutions, have heretofore been hesitant to step away for fear of the negative effects. Such effects include, but are not limited to, actions that U.S. News could take to ‘estimate’ data and blowback from institutional stakeholders, such as boards, state legislators, or alumni if there is a perceived drop in prestige. These law schools may have signaled to all institutions that with enough alignment at the institutional level, colleges can step away if they do not benefit from either the rankings themselves or the methods used to compile the rankings.” |
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We encourage students to contact one of the university counselors with any questions about university entrance requirements. Ms. Iris Zhang iriszhang@hisdragons.org.cn Mr. Fursey Gotuaco furseygotuaco@hisdragons.org.cn Dr. Aaron Ayers aaronayers@hisdragons.org.cn Dr. Monica Prieto monicaprieto@hisdragons.org.cn Dr. Ryan Beddows ryanbeddows@hisdragons.org.cn |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme |
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TOK TALK |
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Terry Strombeck TOK/DP History Teacher Feb 21: What is the relationship between personal experience and knowledge? January, February and March are busy months for IB Diploma and TOK teachers: this is the time of the year when Grade 12 students submit their final exam papers for examination by the IB examiners. These students are in the final days of completing the TOK assessment papers and in this completion process this question was discussed: “What is the relationship between personal experience and knowledge?” One student responded to this question by noting in a way all knowledge is personal and that personal experiences will likely influence the knowledge people have. In other words, the student suggests that knowledge is personal because it is ‘my knowledge’ and that our individual experiences can shape that knowledge or how that knowledge is used. The student also noted that sometimes knowledge gained by personal experience is more powerful than ‘textbook knowledge.’ For example, when learning how to ride a bicycle, actually riding a bike is a better way to learn that by simply reading a book about riding a bike. We can probably all agree with this idea. But does that mean that personal experience is always the best way to learn. Are there times when knowledge without personal experience is also effective? There are many examples that suggest the answer is ‘yes!’ What do you think: is knowledge best when it is personal? |
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP |
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Student Leadership is a priority here at HIS. Each week, we spotlight a student leader and give them an opportunity to tell you about their clubs, sports, and activities. |
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS Divay Agarwal Grade 7 MUN is an organization that hosts conferences throughout the year and aims to bring together students from around the world to discuss various topics in international relations. These broad topics ranging from politics, peacekeeping, economics, environmental policy, social justice, nuclear war prevention, etc. On top of the morning sessions where you listen to debates by representatives of different countries and nations on these varied issues; it also includes lunchtime talks by successful figures in international affairs as well as an evening gala dinner where awards are given to those who have made exceptional contributions toward World Peace. As debate was one of my favorite subjects at school, this was the perfect opportunity to improve my debating skills personally and academically. 6th grade was when I first joined the ASA, I immediately fitted in, I still remember the countless hours I spent arguing about little topics, which some might find funny but for me it was beautiful, the way each one of us found a loophole in another. It was interesting and helped me quite a lot with my school teachers. This year when I got elected as Secretary General, my mind was flowing with all the things I used to despise or didn't learn, and I thought of teaching the youngsters all about it, but as a mere 7th grader it wasn't easy. I wouldn't have gotten anywhere without my team or my mentors and teachers whom I would like to thank, especially Mr.Barningham. I believe if one ever talks to my 5th-grade teacher or any other teacher before 6th grade, they would describe me as a bit too enthusiastic in many ways. But if one were to ask my teachers this year they would probably describe me as a talkative and arguably annoying student at times, mostly due to my habit of arguing. This argumentation has improved my writing, understanding, and speaking skills. Since I joined MUN, the world around me gets clearer and clearer every day. This has proven to be very helpful and I would encourage any new middle schooler to join MUN. Even though it might seem boring, in the end, it has proven to be highly effective in many academically related situations. On another note, if anyone would like to take part in some MUN activities, feel free to email or talk to your teachers! Overall the past semester has been a great journey, I have learned a lot of things and I'm excited about how this year will end. Furthermore, HIS MUN Club Middle School and High School students will participate in the Suzhou Singapore International Schools SUZMUN conference Saturday and Sunday, April 15-16. Students in grades 6-10, with or without experience, interested in participating in HIS Model United Nations Club are invited to attend our after-school sessions Thursdays in the library after school. It is never too late if you have the interest, time, and commitment! We will be hosting again, in person, our West Lake Model United Nations simulation this May 13-14. It is around the corner, and you still have time to join! For more information, contact HIS MUN Club advisor Mr. Hamilton |
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