Serving is not a chore...

These girls created these bags for orphans during Service week. With a blank canvas and just markers, they exhibited love and kindness towards others.
And they did so with joy in their hearts and a sense of giving.

Farewell

At the end of Semester 1 we said farewell to several students:
Hubert, Nicole, Brianna, Stella and Rebecca we wish you well as you start a new chapter in your lives.
Please keep in touch!

Service week

We have the privilege to serve...

Here are few of the activities students have been involved in to learn about service and to help them understand the current refugee crisis.

Serving the TCIS community by helping around the school

We are learning how to be resourceful and use what we find to make things that others can enjoy. 

We are developing a sense of empathy for those who have nothing this Christmas.

Understanding the importance of fresh water in the water jug relay.

Learning Korean traditions from our elders at a community centre

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.