Students of the Month for September

Congratulations to 2 students for receiving the honor of being voted as Students of the Month for September.

Eugene Kim:

This student is earnest and always puts forward his best effort. If he is unsure he seeks out someone to ask, and also shows good problem solving by trying to work things out for himself. He asks really good questions in class demonstrating he is a thinker, and other students also benefit from his inquiring mind. He is an excellent communicator both verbally and through his writing. Despite many things being new, he is doing a great job of making connections, and is willing to work with a wide variety of students. He is very accepting of and open-minded towards other students and has earned the respect of his peers quickly. Other students speak about him as a kind and giving person. Teachers see him as being positive, a risk taker, organised and enthusiastic. This student has made an excellent transition into the TCIS community through his diligent efforts.

Christy Zo:

This student quietly and consistently contributes enormously to TCIS.  She is always willing to help her peers, regardless of language, background or gender.  She is a great ‘teacher’ to others by being kind, unflustered and empathetic. She shows creative thinking in her work, challenging herself to think differently about activities, resulting in work that is innovative, interesting and well thought out. An example of this was during the project of ‘My School Life’ in Mandarin, where she took great efforts in designing the animated slideshows, which made her presentation meaningful learning material for all of her peers. She demonstrates many IB Learner traits from caring for her fellow students, to being principled through her integrity in modelling the “right” thing to do, to being open-minded in her willingness to accept all others despite differences. There is also balance in her life as she also participates fully in intramurals after school. She always ‘has a go’ with a no-fuss attitude, and thus enjoyed the recent soccer season.