MISsive 2022-23 曼校双周刊 第四期
2022-11-19 15:13:00




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校长寄语

时光飞快,现在我们已经进入了11月的下旬。我们都很庆幸学校没有因为部分老师们的隔离而受到太多干扰。学生们都非常开心,忙着为下周四的学校越野赛做准备。我的梦想是参加越野赛,并通过获胜来给大家带去惊喜。我们很顺利的完成了秋季的考试。同时学校的各种体育团队在比赛中取得佳绩,这对我们所有人来说都是一种奖励。 

小学荣誉集会


本周,我们在小学荣誉集会上表彰了许多才华横溢的学生们!


首先,我们倾听了1年级Felix和2年级Clementine精彩的鼓乐和唱歌表演。两位学生自信满满地展示了自己的音乐才华!


6年级Eva向全体老师和同学介绍了本周曼校美德“坚持”。她讲到,如果我们在面对挑战时总是全力以赴,不轻言放弃,那我们就是在践行“坚持”这一美好品德。Eva还分享了她创作的一张精彩的连环画,来讲述如何做到坚持不懈。


“坚持”是展示11月曼校价值观“韧性”的一个极好方式。


恭喜下列同学荣获本周曼校价值观奖状:

学前班 - Kayman & William

1年级 - Maggie 2年级 - Isalia

3年级 - Kevin   4年级 - Bosco

5年级 - Robin  6年级 - Jacky

Pringle集宿楼 – Jayden

你们真是太棒了!感谢你们在学习中一直坚持不懈!


鉴于校庆日活动因疫情再次延期,因此,原计划在校庆日颁发的领导力徽章,我们在本周的机会上颁发给了小学学生会男生主席和女生主席、Pringle寄宿楼的学生代表以及部落学生代表们。我将很快与各位家长分享更多他们职责和责任的相关信息。


同时,在集会上,Mr. Mikey提醒了我们所有人在校园内保持安全(Ay Safe)的重要性,并跟孩子们强调了不要进入学校内的非学生使用区域。他还朗读了3-6年级学生们写下的善言善语和他们对学校的喜爱。


敬请欣赏这次集会的美照!


诚挚祝福,

Ms. Neil

小学校长

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中学部晨会表演


周一早上的中学晨会,给中学生们展示自己音乐才华提供了绝佳的机会。学生们伴随着一个由学生演奏的钢琴曲进入不朽的城堡大厅,迎接他们本周第一个正式的音乐集会。


这些表演包括钢琴、小提琴等乐器演奏,歌唱、摇滚乐队和合唱。当所有的学生落座Castle Hall后,掌声响起,早间晨会正式开始。


本周的中学晨会主题是表演艺术。演出的学生来自不同的年级群。13年级的Anna Qiang带来的是一首由匈牙利作曲家谱写的优美且具有神秘色彩的钢琴曲《 Bela Bartok》,此曲为英皇8级钢琴曲目。7年级的Becky Sun,演唱了一首Katie Sky的流行曲《Monsters》,台下的学生不由自主地随着歌声挥动他们的手臂。皇家英里的学生Greg Huang小提琴演奏了一首《告白之夜》, 琴声悠扬,引人入胜。最后10年级的学生Richard Cheung 演奏了李斯特钢琴曲《Liebstraume》,观众们对他精湛绝伦的演绎叹为观止。

所有演员们的勤奋练习,和他们上台表演的决心勇气,都值得被肯定。此外,我还想感谢表演艺术团队所有教师成员对音乐部及学生音乐才能发展的大力支持。


艺术部负责人Fred Zhang在此致谢!

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中学部艺术课堂


10年级GCSE艺术选修课的学生正在研习第一个主题作品-自然的形态。他们尝试用不同的材质进行创作以熟练掌握新的绘画技术。在过去的几周,10年级的学生创作了很多精美的蚀刻版画。本周她们开始了新的尝试,A2混合绘图,学生们现在动力十足并很享受她们的学习过程。

中学物理课堂


10年级学生最近正在以小组的形式建造属于自己的隔热房屋。该项目旨在巩固第四单元的知识点——能量转移和效率。学生们都在努力将所学的科学知识应用到作品设计和模型建造中,以确保他们的房屋设计比竞争对手的隔热功能更强大。项目开始前,每个小组的同学们都创建了一份完整的技术操作规范,概述了他们为自己的隔热房所选择的材料以及选择这些材料的原因。最终将通过在隔热房里安装温度计和使用一种热源,然后观察哪个房子的内部温度最高来确定项目胜出者。

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13年级家长会

2022年11月10日星期四,曼校举办了13年级的家长会。家长们均踊跃参加,积极与各科任老师及升学指导老师了解孩子的学习及升学准备情况。会议正式开始前的信息分享会上,Mr Adam Harbinson向家长透露,一旦受疫情影响大考取消,学校已做好双手准备,将提供学生的作品及作业作为证据来佐证学生的预估分,同时,他还提及了学生在升学考试准备期间保持积极良好学习参与度的重要性。


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八年级家长会  


2022年11月17日星期四,八年级家长会顺利举办,家长的出席率非常之高。会前的信息通气会中,Mr Adam Harbinson提到,八年级正是培养学生学习兴趣与热情的关键时间段,学校非常注重培养学生独立学习的能力。会上还探讨了我们需要为学生提供哪些学习技能以支持他们的学业,谈及了英文能力的提升、与同伴进行小组学习的能力、个人管理能力等。信息分享会后,家长与老师们也交谈甚欢,Mr Adam Harbinson偷听到了很多关于学生学习方面积极正向的反馈,那接下来就让我们一起期待下学生们第一学期末的学术报告吧!


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曼校图书馆《欧贝豆图书展活动》预告


时间:2022年11月23日至2022年11月25日

星期三至星期五:8点至17点

地点:1楼前台接待区


活动期间:

1. 家长可以在校内参展,为孩子选购英文原版书籍。

2. 在校内图书馆读书最多的学生可以免费选书一本作为奖励。


小学部:

Kyran   Y6 AES,

Gabriel  Y4GAI,

Jayden  Y4 GAl 


中学部:

Cherry  Y12 MPA

Megan  Y11 MSH


恭喜以上同学,你们可以来书展选取一本藏书作为奖励哦!再接再厉!

U/14 国际学校联盟足球比赛


恭喜U14足球队的同学赢得了本次联赛的冠军!


比赛结果如下:

曼校对哈罗

1对1平局

金牌球员- Oliver Woodward Y9


曼校对战万科梅沙

4-0胜出


金牌球员

Harry Woodward Y7, 

Harry Shangguan Y8, 

Leon Deng Y9, 

Oliver Gordon Y9


曼校对荟同

4-1胜出


进球球员: 

Leon Deng Y9, 

Harry Shangguan Y8, 

Charlie Russel Y8, 

Oliver Gordon Y9


在此表扬所有的球员,感谢你们为曼校赢得荣誉,展现了绝佳的体育精神!

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U11国际学校联盟篮球联赛


11月15日星期二,U11校队的同学们开始了本赛季第一场比赛,迎战哈罗和荟同学校。6只球队以循环赛的形式为观众奉上了一个多小时的精彩赛事,曼校球员们打满了8场比赛,比赛现场欢呼不断,精彩纷呈,让我们看到了坚韧不拔、决心和勇气给人的力量。


赛事结果如下:

第一名:哈罗16分

第二名:曼校和荟同 4分



所有曼校的学生都展现出了绝佳的运动员精神,为学校赢得了赞赏。恭喜以下球员:

Han

Mike

Barack

Eddie

Jackie 

Jennifer

Rock

Rhianna

Jacky 

Tristan

Annie 

Grace

Albert

Samson

Rex

Michael

Manfred

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曼校慈善基金会


圣诞节将近,曼校基金会在着手准备一个“幸运罐”活动。这个活动一直非常受学生和员工的喜爱,同时,这也是一个为我校一直在支持的基金组织筹款的以此绝佳机会。每个班级的孩子们都将获得一个空的罐子用来盛东西,学生还会将罐子悉心装扮以衬托节日的气氛,也以示对其他人的祝福。届时,我们将在活动时出售抽奖券,而这些罐子将作为主要的奖品被幸运的参与者获得。

希望学生踊跃参加这场有意义的活动,学生可以带一些糖果、蜡烛或者漂亮的文具以及任何其他美好的东西来装饰这些罐子,也可自行准备幸运罐,装饰和填充好后交给班主任老师、寄宿家长或者我本人。截止日期是12月9日。

聚焦曼校师资

本周很荣幸向大家介绍以下我校一年级班主任Ms Aniecia Tulloch, 她同时还是小学学生会的负责人。 请跟着我们的采访一起来了解她吧!


你还在哪些地方生活过?

除了我的祖国牙买加之外,中国是我生活的第一个海外国家。


你觉得中国与你生活过的其它地方有什么不同?

中国在许多方面都大不相同。从文化到习俗再到食物。中国是一个技术驱动的高节奏国家。中国的美食与我的祖国不同,因为我们的食物有更多的香料,它有许多不同的菜系的组合,赋予它独特的味道。这些国家的相似之处在于,我们热爱我们的国家,尽管我们的传统不同,但我们对他们有着同样的热爱。


你在深圳过周末最喜欢的活动是什么?

每周六我都会去海上世界与我的朋友叙旧,与她们共进晚餐,乘船看水上世界。


你一直以来的梦想都是当老师吗?

其实我一开始并不想成为一名老师,也从未想过有一天我会成为教师。但是当我教书一年之后,我爱上了这份工作,并且因为能够向他人分享我的所学而感到充实。


介绍一下你的隐藏才艺或没人知道的秘密?

我喜欢烹饪、制作一些新的东西,把自己的奇思妙想加入到我的配方中。


如果你可以任意挑选五个人共进晚餐,你会选择谁?

我的妈妈,因为她是我的挚友,我最好的朋友;我大学的导师,因为他相信我终将梦想成真;Whitney Huston,因为她可以教我唱歌; Maron奶奶,因为她是个无畏和勇敢的领导者;我的阿姨,因为她是我最大的动力源泉。


你在曼校的一天是怎样的?

我会用跟孩子们打招呼或者暗中观察他们的举动开始我每天的工作,然后教授他们英语、数学课程,配合其他专业课老师授课。这份工作最棒的一点是我可以在拼读课上教授不同水平段的学生,CCA课上也可以认识和了解更多的孩子,他们总是不断带给我惊喜。


请你分享一句你一直以来所信奉的名言?

“你一定可以”是我一直信奉的人生信条。 当我面临挑战时,我就会用这句话激励我自己。


请你分享一个最让你难忘的教学经历?

我有过很多美妙的从教经历,但说起来最令我感动的是当我看到我幼儿园班的小朋友尝试牵着其他同学的手然后教这个同学怎么完成活动,我看到她能够详尽地描述该如何完成活动并帮助了她的朋友,我感到由衷的开心。

您喜欢我们本期的周报,2022年12月2日星期五下期见!

Message from Head of School


We are now into the second half of November and I think that we are all grateful that the school has not been disrupted too much by lockdowns. The students are all busy and happy preparing for the school cross country next Thursday. My dream is to run the cross country and to surprise everyone by winning! The Autumn diet of examinations has been completed which is good. Lots of Success with the Games Teams which has been a bonus for us all. 

Juniors Assembly


This week, we celebrated lots of students and their talents, in our assembly!

We started by listening to a wonderful drum and singing performance from Felix (Y1) and Clementine (Y2). The students expressed themselves with great confidence!Eva (Y6) introduced our weekly virtue word 'Perseverance' and explained, to all staff and students, that if we always try our best and don't give up, even when faced with a challenge, then we are demonstrating this virtue. Eva also shared a fantastic comic strip that she had created as an example of how to show perseverance. 

Perseverance is one way of showing our monthly MIS value 'Resilient'.

This week, we awarded MIS value certificates to the following students:

EY - Kayman & William

Y1 - Maggie Y2 - Isalia

Y3 - Kevin Y4 - Bosco

Y5 - Robin Y6 - Jacky 

Pringle - Jayden

Well done and thank you for being resilient learners! 

As Merchiston Day has been postponed again, we awarded the leadership pins to our Head Boy & Head Girl, Pringle Head Boy, Head Girl & Deputies and our Clan Captains. I will be sharing further information about their roles and responsibilities with parents shortly.


Mr. Mikey reminded us all of the importance of being Ay Safe at school and ensuring that students do not go to out of bound areas of the school. He also read aloud some kind words and positive affirmations written by the children in Y3-Y6.Enjoy the photos!Kind regards,Ms. NeilHead of Juniors


Enjoy the photos! 
 
Kind regards, 
 
Ms. Neil 
Head of Juniors

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Performing Arts Seniors Assembly


Monday morning Seniors Assembly is a wonderful opportunity for performers to showcase their musical talents. As the students enter the monumental Castle Hall, for their first official congregation of the week, they greeted with a student performance.


These performances range from traditional instrumental performances on the piano, violin, voice to rock bands, and choirs. As the last student settles into their seat, the audience applauds with appreciation and the official assembly begins.


This Week’s Seniors Assembly theme was Performing Arts and had a different structure. Students from each Key Stage Group, were chosen to perform and they delivered on the high expectations. Anna Qiang (Year 13) performed a charming and mysterious piano miniature by Hungarian Composer, Bela Bartok from the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music, Grade 8 Syllabus. This was followed by the Seniors school’s youngest performer, Becky Sun, who sang the popular, exciting and uplifting ‘Monsters’ by Katie Sky, which had students waving their arms in rapture. Royal Mile Student, Greg Huang then performed a violin piece-The Reason Why, which calmed the audience and brought a warm feeling to the stage. Lastly, Richard Cheung (Year 10), performed the virtuosic and brilliant ‘Liebstraume’ by Franz Liszt, who dazzled the audience with his fast fingers and a richness in tone.


Well done to all the performers for their determination, hard work, and commitment. I would like to also thank the Performing Arts team for their support, without your help these events cannot happen.


Fred Zhang

Head of Creative Arts

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Seniors Art


The Y10 GCSE Art students are focusing on Natural Forms theme as their first coursework unit. They are working very hard on exploring different materials and learning new technique in art. Y10 students have created a lot of stunning etching prints in the past few weeks. This week they started their big A2 mixed-media painting, students are highly motivated and enjoy their learning process.

Seniors Science-Physics


Y10 students have been working in groups on their mini project in building their own insulated homes. The project aims to consolidate knowledge in unit 4 -energy transfers and efficiency . The students have been working hard in applying their scientific knowledge into the designing and building their model to ensure that their house design is better at insulating heat then the competitors. Each group wrote a full technical specification outlining the materials chosen for the house and why they had chosen those materials. The winner will be decided by setting up a thermometer in the house and using a heat source we will see which house reaches the highest internal temperature.

The winner will be decided by setting up a thermometer in the house and using a heat source we will see which house reaches the highest internal temperature.

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Year 13 parents Meeting

On Thursday 10 November 2022, Y13 Parents evening was well attended and there were plenty of fantastic conversations going on all over with the teachers and university counselors. In the parents' meeting at the outset, we discussed the necessity of portfolio exams and trying to keep up engagement levels in the face of preparing for University.


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Y8 Parent Meeting

On Thursday 17 November 2022, parents meeting with Y8 was well attended this week. We discuss the need to focus on instilling a love of learning to help create independent learning. We also discussed the need to support students with their study skills such as their mastery of English, their organization and working well with peers. Nosey as I am, I overheard plenty of positive conversations with the teachers and am looking forward to seeing reports coming out in a few weeks.


Parents meeting with Y8 was well attended this week. We discuss the need to focus on instilling a love of learning to help create independent learning. We also discussed the need to support students with their study skills such as their mastery of English, their organization and working well with peers. Nosey as I am, I overheard plenty of positive conversations with the teachers and am looking forward to seeing reports coming out in a few weeks.


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MIS Library Obido Book Fair


Please join us in the Book Fair and get some fun books for your child(ren)!

Time:    8:00-17:00

Wednesday 23 November 2022-Friday 25 November 2022

Venue:  Reception Area on the 1st floor

During the book fair:1. Parents can get into the school and buy the new English books for their child(ren).

2. The students who read the most library books from this year can choose a book for free as a prize.


Juniors:

Kyran   Y6 AES,

Gabriel  Y4GAI,

Jayden  Y4 GAl 


Seniors:

Cherry   Y12 MPA

Megan   Y11 MSH


Congratulations to the above students and they can come to the fair to get one book for free as a prize for their efforts that they have put in their reading! Keep it up!

U14 ISL FOOTBALL RESULTS


Congratulations to the U/14 MIS football team for winning the International School league tournament!


The results are as following:


MIS vs Harrow

1-1 draw

Goal scorer - Oliver Y9


MIS vs VMA

4-0 win

Goal scorers

Harry Y7, Harry Y8, 

Leon Y9, 

Oliver Y9


MIS vs Whittle

4-1 win

Goal scorers

Leon Y9, 

Harry Y8, 

Charlie Y8,

Oliver Y9


Well done to all the boys. MIS players represented their school with great sportsmanship!

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U11 ISL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT


On Tuesday 15th November the Under 11 ISL team played their first fixture of the year against Harrow and Whittle School. In total 6 teams played a round robin style which provided the spectating crowd with over an hour of high quality basketball.


Throughout the course of the event, MIS played 8 games of highly competitive end to end basketball where teamwork, resilience and determination were evident throughout. The final results were as follows –


1st place - Harrow 16 points

2nd place - MIS & Whittle 4 points



All MIS students conducted themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, and as always were a credit to the school. Congratulations to the following students:


Han

Mike

Barack

Eddie

Jackie

Jennifer

Rock

Rhianna

Jacky

Tristan

Annie

Grace

Albert

Samson

Rex

Michael

Manfred

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MIS Outreach


As Christmas is approaching, Outreach has started our preparation to run a Lucky Jar event.  This is always a very popular event and a great opportunity to raise some money for our chosen charities. Each class will get a glass jar to fill and decorate, to make it festive and share good wishes to other people.  We will sell raffle tickets and these Lucky Jars will be a main part of our prizes.


Things to be put into these Jars could vary. Students can fill them with candy, candles, nice stationary and anything nice to share with others. They can also make their own Lucky Jars and Juniors please submit it to their class teachers or myself, Seniors please submit to your form tutor or house parent who will then pass it on to Ms Jo. The due date for this is 9th December.


Thank you again for your support.


Best regards,


Ms Jo Pounds

Staff in Spotlight

This week we would like to introduce our Y1 Class Teacher Ms Aniecia Tulloch who is also leading Juniors Student Council. Let’s find more about her from our interview.


Where else in the world have you lived?

I have only lived in two countries, my home country Jamaica and now China.

How do you find China is different from where you have lived?

China is vastly different in numerous amounts of ways. From the culture to the customs to the food. China is a high-paced country that is technology-driven. The cuisine in China is different from the one in my home country as our food has more spices and it has a combination of many different cuisines to give it a unique taste. The similarity between these countries is that we love our country and though our traditions are different we have the same love for them.

What’s your favourite weekend activity in Shenzhen?

I enjoy going to Sea World on Saturday to catch up with friends, have dinner and watch the waterworks by the ship.

Did you always want to be a teacher?

I never wanted to be a teacher, never imagined being a teacher. After my first year of teaching, I enjoyed it and felt fulfilled knowing that I can share my knowledge with others.

Tell us about a hidden talent or a top secret that no-one would know about you.

I enjoy cooking, making new things, and bringing my own flare to a recipe.

Which five people would you invite to a dinner party, dead or alive?

My mom because she’s my best friend, my mentor from college because he believed in my dreams, Whitney Huston so she can teach me how to sing, Nanny of the Maroon because she was a fearless and brave leader and my aunt because she is my biggest motivator.

What does a typical day at MIS look like for you?

My typical day is spending time getting to know my students either by talking to them or observing them, then teaching Maths and English on a daily basis and interacting with different teachers throughout the day. The greatest thing is having different groups of students in my phonics class and my CCAs some I’m able to interact with many more children other than in my main class.

Do you have a motto or saying that really resonates with you?

My motto is ‘You got this!’ I say this when I am faced with challenges.

Do you have a most memorable teacher moment?

I have had many great memories however the one that stood out the most was watching my Kindergarten student teach another student and held their hand to help them do an activity. After only teaching the lesson once she was able to thoroughly explain and helped her friend finish the activity.

Hope you enjoy reading our MISsive and see you next time on Friday 2 December 2022


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深圳曼彻斯通城堡学校


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T: 400 867 0177    www.merchiston.cn

E: mis_admissions@merchiston.cn 

No. 12 Shilongzai Road, Dalang Sub-District, Longhua District, Shenzhen

深圳市龙华区大浪街道新石社区石龙仔路12号


MIS Admissions

曼校招生官

WeChat Account 微信号:SZ_MIS

Junior: 18194057559

Senior: 18194056601

E: mis_admissions

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MIS HR

曼校人事部

E: recruitment

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MIS School Office

曼校校办

WeChat Account 微信号:SchoolofficeMIS

E: schooloffice

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MIS Video Account

曼校官方视频号

WeChat Account 微信号:MISinSZ

MIS 

学习支持中心小助理

WeChat Account 微信号:MISLSC2021

E: ssc@merchiston.cn

MIS CCA

曼校课外增益课CCA

WeChat Account 微信号:MIS_CCA2021

E: merchiston.cca

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