Congratulations to Students of the Month for November:

Congratulations to Brandon and Cho and Sylvia Yun for being chosen as the Students of the Month for November

Brandon Cho:

This student is diligent in their work in all classes. He makes the principled choices in class day in and day out, consistently showing focus and care for his work. His time management and self management in a variety of subjects is also noteworthy, as it has been a VERY busy month! In classes he asks questions, actively trying to improve his learning through reflecting on the tasks. He has also shown he is balanced by choosing to be a part of the intramural swimming team where he represented TCIS very well. He has a positive attitude in all classes and parts of his schooling, and happily accepts new challenges with an improved level of resiliency and also perseverance.

Sylvia Yun:

This student is patient and helpful to other students, considering multiple opinions and perspectives of others when working in groups, and makes those around her feel valuable. One of her strongest traits is that of being a risk-taker in a whole range of activities. Many teachers commented on this aspect and how positive it is for her learning. Even when she is unsure and challenged by the material, she will still try her best and put herself “out there” in order to help improve her learning. She takes constructive criticism well, demonstrating that she is open-minded. She has shown many other students how to be an engaged and committed learner, and how through hard work and perseverance, excellence can be attained. Leadership is more than just a title and this student certainly demonstrates this in the way she has invested in the community, and the way she goes about her daily life at TCIS. 

Thank you Mr Hartlieb

Mr Hartlieb has been working with most of the Grade 8 students over the past 2 months. He will be finishing up his practical teaching here at TCIS on December 5, and heading back to Pennsylvania.
We thank him for his hard work and fresh ideas while he has been here with us.

Have a look at the PHE page for more examples of the Gymnastics 8th grade has been involved in.

APAC Dance festival begins at TCIS

We are hosting 5 schools at TCIS this week for the APAC dance festival. At the opening ceremony we saw an AMAZING performance from Morning of Owl. Search for their other dances on YouTube as well. It was a real treat to be in the presence of such quality performers.

Congratulations All-Stars soccer players and coaches

In the recent tournament at Songdo, the girls finished first in their competition, and the boys finished third. Congratulations to both teams!

A special thanks to the coaches Mr McDougall and Mr Ferguson for coaching the girls during the extended season, and Mr Sanabria for coaching the boys.
These coaches gave extra of their time so the students could have these experiences.

Students of the month for October

Congratulations to the following students for being the recipients of Students of the Month for October.

Jamie Lee:

This student consistently works diligently in her classes, demonstrating through her words and actions principled choices. While she may not be the loudest or most outspoken, she has determination to succeed and courage in the way she approaches unfamiliar situations in her learning. Her communication skills and critical thinking skills are quite outstanding as she makes connections with her knowledge and applies it to the real world. She is a compassionate student, always showing care for the welfare of others around her. She strives to do her best, reflecting on her work and inquiring into ways to improve her knowledge and skills. She is consistently a hard worker at TCIS and a great role model to her peers. 

Rachel Lim:

In many of her classes, this student has shown how to be respectful, courteous and yet fun and full of energy all at the same time. She brings a sense of excellence and purpose to her work, showing initiative to learn more by using her inquiring skills in and outside of class. She makes connections with her learning to the real world, transferring and applying previous knowledge into new experiences and classes. She demonstrates leadership to her peers through her principled interactions and challenges herself to be courageous to take risks in areas where she does not feel comfortable. She is caring towards her peers, always willing to help someone else to learn, all the while with a smile on her face. Her teachers and peers agree that she is knowledgeable and humble. She is working to make TCIS a welcoming and happy place to go to school.

Soccer Jamboree at TCIS

Congratulations to all of the boys involved in the soccer jamboree at TCIS on Saturday.

A special thanks to the organizer, Mr McDougall and the coaches Mr Sanabria, Mr Yuan and Mr Hahn

Latest Homeroom... Who am I?

Students continue to make connection with each other through homeroom time.

This time through an activity in which they had to guess "secrets" about each other.