NEXT WEEK MONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER • University Information Session, 13.20-14.00, Common Room • Varsity Boys and Girls’ Volleyball vs. BIS @ UNIS, 16.00- 17.30, Sports Centre TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER • SCO Team Building Retreat, 8.00-15.00 • PYP Interactive Workshop for New Parents POSTPONED after the October Break • MYP Information Night for Grade 6 Parents and Parents New to UNIS, 19.00-20.00, Library WEDNESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER • Child Development Information Session For Parents (Grades 1 & 2), 8.30-9.30 • Library Orientation For Parents (Grades 1 & 2), 9.30- 10.00, Library • Varsity Girls’ Volleyball vs OLY @ UNIS, 16.00-17.30, Sports Centre THURSDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER • MRISA Leadership Conference @ International School Eastern Seaboard, Thailand, 17-20 Sept • Child Development Information Session For Parents (Grades 3 - 5), 8.30-9.30 • Library Orientation For Parents (Grades 3 - 5), Library • Grade 12 College Info Night, 18.00-20.00, Theatre FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER • ES Healthy Snack Sale 1, 8.10-10.40, ES & ECC Courtyards • Parent and Faculty Social Event, 19.30-23.30 UNIS Hanoi’s Weekly Community Newsletter Volume 22, Edition 4, Friday 11 September COMING SOON MONDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER • ISA Tests Grades 3-9, 21-24 SEP • International Day of Peace • Varsity Girls’ Volleyball vs CISH @ UNIS, 16.00-17.30, Sports Centre WEDNESDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER • Community Meeting with Head of School, 8.15-9.45, Canteen • JV Boys’ Volleyball @ BVIS, 15.30-17.30, BVIS THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER • UN Day Lunch Prep. Meeting, 13.00-14.00 • ECC & G1 Moon Festival Assembly, 13.10-13.50, Theatre • G2-G5 Moon Festival Assembly, 14.10-15.10, Theatre • HAC MS Basketball Festival @ UNIS Hanoi, 16.00- 17.30, UNIS Hanoi • MYP Information Night for Returning Families, 19.00-20.00, FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER • Timberwolves Invitational Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ CDNIS, Hong Kong, 25-27 SEP • Faculty/ Staff Professional Development - No Classes for Students • JV Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball vs HIS @ UNIS, 16.00-17.30 SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER • UNIS Hanoi Varsity Tennis Invitational
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School News 1
NEXT WEEKMONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER
• University Information Session, 13.20-14.00, Common Room
• Varsity Boys and Girls’ Volleyball vs. BIS @ UNIS, 16.00-17.30, Sports Centre
TUESDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER
• SCO Team Building Retreat, 8.00-15.00• PYP Interactive Workshop for New Parents
POSTPONED after the October Break• MYP Information Night for Grade 6 Parents and Parents
New to UNIS, 19.00-20.00, Library
WEDNESDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER
• Child Development Information Session For Parents (Grades 1 & 2), 8.30-9.30
• Faculty/ Staff Professional Development - No Classes for Students
• JV Boys’ and Girls’ Volleyball vs HIS @ UNIS, 16.00-17.30
SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER
• UNIS Hanoi Varsity Tennis Invitational
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I wanted to provide a little information on a practical matter – accessing Ciputra and UNIS over the next few weeks. For those who enter Ciputra off of the highway near the UNIS entrance, you may have noticed some construction being mobilized and pilings being installed. Ciputra has decided to put a large arch-type gate with statues on the top at that location. This gate will be similar to the main entrance to Ciputra.
In order to complete the work, that particular Ciputra entrance will be closed for approximately six weeks: from 22 September to the end of October. During that time, families entering and leaving Ciputra will need to use the gate nearest to Jafa.
We will keep you informed of any further developments. Please be aware that sometimes we only find out just before or even after the changes have been made so we will do our best.
Governance Workshop a Tremendous Success26 Heads of Schools/Administrators and 58 Board Directors travelled from as far away as South Africa and Saudi Arabia to attend the UNIS Hanoi `Governance as Leadership Workshop’ on campus last weekend. Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, Dr. Richard Chait, co-led and facilitated the two-day programme of forums and break-out sessions along with his co-author, Dr. William Ryan.
The purpose of the conference was to help boards and school heads work together to improve the level of governance at their school. Half of
the delegates present were returnees, having attended the first conference last year. All were high in their praise of the enriching experience of the conference, the skills of the facilitators and the value of interacting with other board members.
One delegate wrote `It was an extremely rewarding experience and I am and will be forever grateful.. it was a fantastic and very successful conference. I look forward to the next one.
UNIS Hanoi is seen as the vanguard in the area of school governance and pioneering in the area of providing governance workshops. Already UNIS Hanoi has committed to hosting again next year - such is the demand for this type of learning opportunity.
On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Dr Barder and Emma Silva Director of Advancement for the outstanding success of the Workshop. I would like to thank Dr Chait and Dr Ryan for hosting the event and I would like to thank all those schools who attended this year. We are delighted that UNIS Hanoi Board of Directors and Dr Chip Barder can have such a positive influence in school Governance across the world.
Best regards,
Nguyen Van HieuBoard Chair
List of Schools who attended the Governance WorkshopAmerican International School of Guangzhou (China)
American School in Johannesburg (South Africa)
American School of Bombay (India)
Bali International School (Indonesia)
Bishop Mackenzie International School (Malawi)
Branksome Hall Asia (Korea)
Chinese International School (Hong Kong)
Council of International Schools (Netherlands)
ICS Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
International School Manila (Philippine)
International School of Beijing (China)
International School of Kenya (Kenya)
International School of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
International Schools Group (Saudi Arabia)
Mercedes-Benz International School (India)
NESA Center (Greece)
Search Associates (Former Admin)
Shanghai American School (China)
Singapore American School (Singapore)
United Nations International School of Hanoi (Vietnam)
Vientiane International School (Laos)
Western Academy of Beijing (China)
Yokohama International School (Japan)
From the Board of Directors
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Governance Workshop Photo Special
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Our weekly Early Childhood Centre (ECC) assembly this week was focused around the concept of being a bucket-filler. A bucket-filler, you might wonder, what’s that? Carol McCLoud, in her book, ‘Have You Filled A Bucket Today?’ describes a bucket-filler as someone who intentionally uses acts of kindness to make a positive impact on someone else. The person receiving the kindness feels good about themselves as does the person being kind and in doing so, both their imaginary buckets, get filled with positive feelings and happiness. A bucket-filler can fill another person’s imaginary bucket by helping, sharing resources, telling a loved one that they are loved or even just by smiling. Our students in Discovery, K1 and K2 read the story, saw lots of examples of how to be bucket fillers in school and sang about being kind. They have all been reminded to practice being bucket fillers in in and out of school. If you have a child in the ECC, do ask them about how they might like to be a bucket-filler!
The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) states “The aim of all International Baccalaureate (IB) programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.” Among many other things, IB learners strive to be people who ask questions, wonder why and are curious, and use their critical thinking skills to make connections and help think of solutions. In addition to that they also learn and practice how to show empathy, compassion and respect and make a positive impact on the world around them. These qualities form the basis of the IB Learner Profile, which permeates the entire International Baccalaureate philosophy. By practicing how to be bucket fillers and intentionally thinking about how their acts of kindness can positively impact someone else, our young students are making a start on doing just that. The question is, have you filled a bucket today?
The Middle School is pleased to announce Honor Roll and Principal’s List students for semester 2 of the 2014-15 school year. Students are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being identified with Honor Status. To qualify for the Honor Roll, a student must achieve a 6.0 grade point average (Out of a possible 7) on their semester 2 report card. To qualify for Principal’s List, a student must attain a 6.5 grade point average.
Middle School students attaining Honor Roll or Principal’s List were recognized during the Middle School Morning Meeting held on Sept. 9. While I am very proud of all students who work hard and aim for personal goals it is also important to recognize students for academic excellence.
Special recognition must be given to Tiffany Cheng for achieving a perfect grade point average of 7 in semester 2 of her grade 7 year. Congratulations Tiffany!
The entire MSHS faculty would like to congratulate the following MS students:
Academic Honor Roll
GraDE 6 OF 2014-2015
Chang Woo JoChuc An TranEtoile BootsGia Linh HoangGrace CenereHannah MollerHuy PhamKlara MusilovaLinh Trang Do Long TranMai Ly HaganMartinus ChristiaanseMiki TakechiMin Jeong ChoiMina MokNatalie ForsterOmaya MunroPhilipp KunzeQuynh Harris
From the Middle and High SchoolShen Ern WangSo Eun AnSophia DurbinVicente Felipe Valdes PinedaYota Suzuki
GraDE 7 OF 2014-2015
Annie NguyenChi PhanChinh MaiHye Min LimJi Seok HanJonathan LaiKaї HumplebyKhanh Linh PhanManato TsudaMin Hyung LeeMinh Quan NeefjesMolly McDonaldMy Anh TruongNatalia HannaParnika MathurRen YanagawaSeokhee YoonShin Young KimSinead O’BrienYu Jin Cho
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Principal’s List
GraDE 6 OF 2014-2015
Anya GerdesBao Chau NguyenFrances PhanJeremy SmithJiyeon YoonMadina BurkhanovaNa Youn ParkPhuong Thao DoSabina LumSarah LambertThu An Vo
GraDE 7 OF 2014-2015
Elisa DiniIsabella TodiniLara WertheimSung Eun KimTing Chih ChengYe Won Kim
We are busy preparing for one of the main highlights of the year – UN Day!
The spectacular Parade of Nations will as usual launch the ceremony when all the flags of the countries represented in the school will be carried on a parade through our audience and above their heads on the mezzanine balcony.
In order to select students we refer to the students’ registered nationalities on our Admissions database system. We select the youngest (above grade 1 when possible), oldest and longest enrolled child to carry their nation’s flag. If a child has already had an opportunity to carry the flag we then look for the next youngest, oldest or longest enrolled. We consider students who have a particular nation listed as their first nationality initially followed by students who have this listed as their second nationality where necessary.
Please note our Admissions office can only record nationalities for which they have received official paperwork.
Having selected students to carry the flag for their own countries we then select our longest enrolled students to carry the UN flag and to help carry the flags for nations that have less than three students of this nationality. If a student helped carry a flag that was not their own, in the previous year, they may still be considered to carry their own flag the following year.
We will send out invitations to flag bearers next week and appreciate prompt replies.
For any questions in what can become a complex process, please don’t hesitate to contact our lead coordinator for the Parade of Nations, MSHS Deputy Principal, Mike Cyrus: [email protected]
UN Day Flag Parade
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PYP Info NightPYP Information Night September 15 - POSTPONEDDear Parents,
Exciting news! This year we are changing the format of the Parent PYP information session. Our idea is to present the information to you in a more interesting and fun way! We will present it to you using some of the teaching and learning strategies we use in our classrooms to engage our learners, your children. As there has been already a number of evening events for parents to attend recently. We will present this workshop after our October break. We will let you know of the date and time as soon as possible so that you are able to come.
Please encourage other parents to come with you to this event. Let’s work together to continue to build our community of learners!
MYP Information Night for Grade 6 Parents and Parents New to UNIS Hanoi We will be holding an information session on the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grade 6 and new parents on Tuesday, September 15 from 7 to 7.45pm in the MSHS Library.
The purpose of this session is to explain the main features of the MYP, which is the curriculum framework used from Grades 6-10.
Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the IB programme continuum of international education, the philosophy of the MYP, subjects, and assessment and reporting. The session will explore how the MYP encourages students to become critical thinkers, effective communicators and reflective lifelong learners.
Where: Community roomThis Grade 12 college night presentation will provide essential information for both parents and students to assist in a successful journey through the college application process. This presentation will cover information including: application deadlines, creating a college final list, how to request transcripts, IB predicted grades, generic application information, and other documents needed to apply.
This is an important evening that will explain what the process will look like for the coming year as we work together. We expect all grade 12 students and parents to attend.
10 Steps To Staying Ahead Of Headlice1. Watch for signs of head lice, such
as frequent head-scratching. Anyone can get lice….from another person or from sharing hats, brushes, combs, etc.
2. Check all family members for lice and nits (lice eggs) at least once a week. It helps to use natural light and a magnifying glass.
3. Treat only those family members who do have lice. Buy a lice product at your pharmacy or call your doctor for treatment recommendations.
4. Follow package directions carefully! Use the product over the sink (not in the tub or shower). Keep the eyes covered with a washcloth.
School Health Centre Library News5. Call your doctor if you are
pregnant, nursing. Never use lice product on your baby.
6. Remove all nits (which will stay on the hair after treatment). This is essential! You can do this with a special lice comb, scissors, or your fingernails.
7. Wash sheets and recently worn clothing in hot water and dry in hot dryer; combs and brushes may be soaked in hot water for 10 minutes.
8. Vacuuming is the safest and best way to control lice on mattresses, rugs, furniture and stuffed animals
9. Continue to check heads every day for 2-3 days to ensure head lice are gone. Regular checking is the best prevention.
10. When you find a case of lice, tell others! Call your child’s school or daycare. Notify parents of friends and playmates.
Hard hitting, exciting, action packed volleyball was on display Monday for the hundred fans who came out to watch Monday’s defeat of HIS by our Senior Varsity Girls and Boys teams! Our Phoenix mascot even made a surprise guest appearance, delighting all the fans with more energy, dynamic dance moves and lots of high fives.
Come be part of the action, next Monday and Wednesday at the UNIS Hanoi Sports Centre at 4pm. Watch both the girls and boys team take on BIS on Monday, and on Wednesday the girls will give it their all to provide a show of amazing sports performance against OLY.
Whether you are in ECC, ES, MS, HS or a parent this is where you want to be... exciting things are happening at UNIS Hanoi!
High School Volleyball
• PhotosbyBrentFreeman
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Saturday SoccerAutumn Coaching ClinicsOn Saturday, September 5 UNIS Hanoi invited coaches from the Saturday Soccer Coaching Team to participate in age appropriate coaching clinics in the lead-up to the Autumn Season. 47 volunteer coaches braved the heat and participated with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm.
The clinics, delivered by certified Real Madrid coaches from the Passion
Football Academy and Mr. Simon Mills (UNIS Hanoi Physical Education and Health teacher and Coach Advisor) offered the coaches a chance to develop their skills, technical knowledge and overall coaching repertoire. Mr. Mills first delivered age appropriate youth development content, then handed over to the Real Madrid coaches for the skill and technical components. It was evident that learning was plentiful the coaches enjoyed themselves at the same time.
If you would like to volunteer as a Saturday Soccer coach please contact our Administrative Coordinator, Ms. Mukhayyo at saturdaysoccer@ unishanoi.org.
SCO Constitutional Amendments APPROVEDSCO Constitutional History and amendment Process:
In 2009 the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) worked together with two consultants to proactively organize and structure the PTA. In this process, it was decided to change from the name of the PTA to a more inclusive name, the School Community Organisation (SCO) was created and along with it the SCO Constitution.
When the Constitution was created in 2009, it was based on what they thought was best for the organisation. Since 2009, members of the SCO have made their best attempts to follow the Constitution which has proven to be a practical tool for the SCO Executive Committee and Committee Coordinators. However, for the past 2 years the SCO Executive Committee have been working on making updates to the constitution to reflect what has been tested and tried over the years with transparent, workable procedures and an effective system of checks and balances. At this time, we hope to have reached a structured yet flexible tool to guide any incoming committee members.
According to the Constitution, amendments need to be made at the SCO AGM. A motion was made to move the vote for Constitutional Amendments to the first SCO General Meeting of the school year,
as opposed to waiting until the 2016 AGM. This motion was endorsed by a unanimous vote in favor of moving the voting date to the first SCO General Meeting of the 2015-2016 school year.
Both the Head of School and SCO Executive Committee have approved the Constitutional Amendments. At the SCO All Community Meeting on September 8, 2015, the community voted on approving the Constitution amendments. The voting resuts were as follows:
18 approved
0 objected
3 abstained
Through this vote, the SCO has officially ratified the amendments made to the Constitution. You can read the approved Constitution below.
SCO Constitution (June 2015 amended version)
If you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected]
We look forward to meeting you soon! SCO Executive Committee2015-2016:MSHS Chair –Pippa Wood [email protected]
Elementary School Snack Saleencourage that each family supports the ES Snack Sale by providing:
• 10 individually wrapped homemade healthy snacks (the value of each treat should be at least 10,000VND)
• A labeled container/dish with your child’s class and name
• On the morning of the snack sale, please deliver the snacks BEFORE 8.10am to the designated tables in the ECC or ES Courtyard
Both savory and sweet snacks are welcome (i.e. fresh fruit bowl, lightly salted/sweetened popcorn, rice balls, homemade muesli bars, muffins, samosas, etc.), below are a few example of snacks provided in previous snack sales.
If you are interested in volunteering, just come by the Snack Sale table in the morning, we need as much help as possible to sell snacks to the students!
Friday, September 18, 2015 8.10am – 10.30am
Contributing classes: ECC: K2AB & K2CA
ES: 2CH, 4MT, 4BM, 4MS and 4NO
Brief history: The Elementary School Snack Sale is a long standing tradition at UNIS Hanoi. Over 20 years ago, the “Bake Sale” was created to raise funds for library books while providing students with the opportunity to taste a diverse range of snacks from all around the world! The Snack Sale has evolved into a fun opportunity for children to exercise choice, learn how to handle money and is raising awareness of the value of healthy snacks.
What to bring if you are a contributing class?as a Nut and allergy aware campus we require all snacks to include a list of ingredients. When it is your turn to be a contributing class, we
If you have any questions about what snacks to bring, please contact the Snack Sale Coordinators and [email protected]
Your Snack Sale CoordinatorsMakiko Matsumoto
Akiko Nakano
Seung Shin Lee
Bo Young Hwang
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Discovering Hanoi No rain could dampen the mood of the SCO Bus Tour for new families. We had around 36 parents join the tour of Tay Ho and the Old Quarters. We visited VIP Bikes Social Enterprise, pointed out key places in Tay Ho, visited a wet market with Hanoi Cooking Centre and went downtown to purchase Ao Dai’s for Moon Festival. We ended our tour with another fantastic lunch at KOTO.
By the end of the day it was so great to see people exchanging phone numbers! Hope all the people on the tour feel a bit more orientated in Hanoi.
Time to Sparkle! Great fun for all !! SCO SPARKLY SOCIAL 2015It is only two weeks until our beloved SCO Sparkly Social, a highlight of our social calendar! The tickets for this event for UNIS Hanoi Parents, Guardians, Staff, Teachers, Administration and partners will be on sale from Monday afternoon, September 7 from the advancement Office, the Shop, or one of the SCO Executive members.
This year we will head to O’leary’s at 38 Ba Trieu. We have been able to keep tickets at just 200 000 VND per person for two hours free flow beer, wine, and soft drink and delicious finger food then an open bar where you can purchase from a limited menu.
Check out our UNIS HANOI SPARKLY SOCIAL 2015 page on facebook to see pics of the yummy savouries on offer! Enjoy the live band and entertainment, and our favourite DJ Neil Taylor.Purchase your ticket by 5 p.m. Tuesday September 15 to go into our lucky draw. Come and catch up with
old friends, and make some new, and of course lots of dancing!!!
This event is for adults only, so book your sitter now! Also please plan to take taxi or share rides to the venue. We want everyone to have a great time and be safe !
• PhotosbyNataschaSenftleden
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New to Hanoi and still getting settled?
WhatgymoffersZumba,YogaorPilatesclasses?
Whereisthebestplacetobuymygroceries?
WhattodowithALLmyfreetime?
Are these some questions you ask yourself?The purpose of the Community Connections Fair is to provide useful information to our UNIS Hanoi community, especially those newly arrived expats, by bringing a variety of Hanoi’s service providers and organizations together to one convenient location!
Come to our Community Connections Fair!WHEN? Saturday, September 12
WHaT TIME? 9.00am - 12.00pm
WHErE? UNIS Hanoi Centre for the arts.
Wanttolearnhowtodriveamotorbike?
WhereshouldIgoifmychildhasafever?
WhichdentalservicesareavailableinHanoi?
Who will be coming?We will have representatives from a variety of areas (for example: medical services, vets, fitness centres, community/cultural groups, activity groups, transportation services, to name a few) come and set up an information/display booths and will be present on the day to answer questions.
Join us and learn more about what Hanoi has to offer and get all your questions answered!
For more information, contact our Community Liaison Officer, Nathalie Grun at [email protected] in the Advancement Office.
his photoshoot. Contact Malin Niklasson, The Shop Coordinator, at [email protected] .
