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UNIS Hanoi’s Weekly Community Newsletter Volume 19, Edition 34, Friday 17 May
Next Week... Monday, 20 May
● MSHS Design Exhibition Opening 16:00 - 18:00
Tuesday, 21 May (SCO AGM move to 30 May)
● Technology Advisory Council Meeting 16:30 - 17:30, B7
● Board Meeting 17:30 - 19:30, Community Room
Wednesday, 22 May
● PreK PAC 09:30 - 10:30, Theatre
Thursday, 23 May
● UNIS Spring Dance Exhibition 18:00 - 22:00, Theatre
Friday, 24 May
● Grades 4-5 Swim Meet 08:30 - 12:00
● Grade 12 Tree Planting 11:00
● Graduation Ceremony Practice 13:00 - 14:30
● MS Dance 18:00 - 21:00, Intercontinental Hotel
Saturday, 25 May
● HS Formal 19:00 - 22:00, Sofitel Plaza
Coming Soon... Monday, 27 May
● Grade12 Graduation 13:00 - 16:00.
Early release at 11:30 (Grades Discovery - 8)
Coming Soon... Tuesday, 28 May
● HS Co-Curricular Awards Ceremony 15:45 - 17:15
● Grade 5 to 6 Transition Parent Workshop 18:00 - 19:30
Wednesday, 29 May
● HS Arts Expo, B10
● Values and Beliefs Statement Taskforce 17:30 - 19:00, B7
Thursday, 30 May
● Board Finance Committee 07:00 - 08:30, Conference room
● Grade 5 “Step Up” Day 09:00 - 14:00
● ES Transition Morning 09:00 - 12:00
● SCO AGM 10:30, Community Room *NEW DATE
Friday, 31 May
● ES Snack Sales Morning
● Grade 6 Fitness testing 12:20 - 13:45
● Grade 2 Trip to Fine Arts Museum, 13:15 - 15:00
● Grade 9 - 11 Fitness testing 14:00 - 15:25
● Grades 3-5 End of year party 16:00 - 17:30
Friday, 1 June
● SAT Testing (Grades 11-12)
[email protected]
IN THIS WEEK’S TIN TUC - The Highlights...
Notes from the Head of School and the Board of Directors (p.2)
Notes from the Middle High School Principal (p.3)
Bus Schedule (p.3)
Grade 12 Tree Planting (p.8)
Who loves basketball coaching? (p.8)
Design Exhibition next week! (p.9)
UNIS Souvenirs. Last chance for orders! (p.10)
Living with Technology (p.4)
Celebration of Learning (p.4)
Transition into Middle School (p.5)
Book in a Box (p.6)
New swimsuit? It’s time. (p.10)
May - Better hearing and speech month. (p.11)
Register NOW for Summer Camp(p.12-13)
Grades 3-5 End of Year Party (p.6)
Spring Dance at UNIS (p.7)
Personal Project Information for Grade 9 Parents (p.7)
Dehydration. Signs & prevention (p.14)
SCO News. (p.15)
Job Opportunities (p.16-19)
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We wish all the best to Erin Quinn (PreK-RT)
who is leaving UNIS Hanoi next week
Notes from the Head of School
Dear parents,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the over 40 parents who attended our last Breakfast with the
Head of School last Friday, May 10. It was an excellent session with the largest group to attend yet. The
notes are attached here.
I look forward to seeing parents on campus on Saturday for the last session of Saturday Soccer for the year
and then the UNIS Pizza Swim Meet. The heat looks to continue but we hope many students and parents
will enjoy these culminating activities anyway.
As our grade 12 students complete their IB Diploma examinations, I take
this opportunity to remind everyone of the schedule on the day of
Graduation which is Monday May 27. The Graduation Ceremony at
UNIS Hanoi marks not only the end of High School for our Senior
Students, but is also a celebration of education from Discovery through to
grade 12 for our unique institution. UNIS Hanoi is proud to be one of
only two United Nations schools in the world and the role it has played in
the lives of our students, their families, and our host country. This year
because of the growth in the graduating class and our desire to have more
High School students attend the Ceremony, we are delighted to be
celebrating Graduation in our Sports Centre.
For our teachers, we believe that they represent symbolically all the teachers that have impacted our graduates in their D-12
journey, whilst at the same time acknowledging the importance and connectivity of all teaching at all grades in UNIS to this
final academic culmination. For our high school students, we want them to witness this event and be inspired to achieve at
the same high level and even higher.
Therefore all faculty D-12 and grade 9-11 students will be in attendance at the Graduation. The early dismissal as noted in
the calendar at the beginning of the year will at 1130 before lunchtime for Grades D-8. The schedule for the High School
will be sent out by Mr. Kennedy in the coming days.
Respectfully,
Chip Barder, Head of School
Notes from the Board of Directors
Dear parents,
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Board’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week. The
Board appreciated the quality of the conversations in response to the various presentations and the
opportunity to meet with community members.
You can view the PPT presentation here and the Board’s End of Year report here. I will provide a summary
of the Questions and Answers by the end of this month.
At the meeting, I was pleased to announce the re-appointment of Board members Ms. Lotte Brondum and Mr. Barry
Knaggs and the new appointment of Mr. Bob Hughes to the Board for next school year 2013-14. We thank them for their
willingness to serve the Board and School in the years to come. Please click on their names to find out more about them and
the other members of the Board.
Regards
Sarah Garner, Board Chair
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Notes from the Middle/High School Principal
Dear MSHS Families,
I know the end of the year is quickly approaching when my focus switches to the graduation ceremony. As
you know the “Class of 2013” is in the middle of IB exams but there is a buzz on campus as graduation
approaches.
The MSHS is very excited to be hosting our first ever Celebration of Learning for Grades 6 - 10 on Monday
June 3rd from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. The idea for this event has grown from the amazing work of middle school
students and teachers over the past few years as they instituted Student Led Conferences. I hope you will be able to join us!
Please be sure to RSVP.
Now that the end of my first year is in sight I am able to reflect and make a few observations. One aspect of life in the
MSHS I have noticed is that our student body is comprised of really nice kids. They work hard (Most of the time!), are
helpful to each other, and are genuinely good people. However, I have noticed that perhaps they are, as a group, not as
polite as I would have expected. They are polite to me and nice kids for sure but perhaps they have forgotten the need for
politeness when dealing with our maintenance staff, cleaners, kitchen workers and bus drivers/monitors? Often there is a
missed “thank you” or “hello” when students pick up their lunch or drop off their food tray. As we move forward students
will be asked to become more involved in our MSHS Courtesy Campaign. We will solicit ideas and work toward becoming a
kinder, friendlier, and more polite school for all members of our community.
Displaying politeness to our host national staff members is vitally important within our diverse learning community. We will
emphasize this at school but please speak with your children and encourage them to show appreciation to our staff members
who work so hard to provide a clean campus, efficient travel, and healthy meals.
Warm regards,
Pete Kennedy, Middle/High School Principal
Bus Schedule
Dear parents,
From Monday 20 May till end of school every bus student goes home right
afterschool finishes. There will be NO late bus as well as NO ASA.
On Monday 27 May
D-8 will go home on 11:30 bus, parents arrange adequate time to collect
children from bus drop off point.
Grade 9-12 go home on 14:30 bus
On Thursday 13 June
D-12 will go home on 12:15 bus, parents arrange adequate time to collect children from bus drop off point.
Thank you,
Lai Chu, Logistic Officer [email protected]
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Living with Technology
Living with Technology
Session Series for all Parents We are inviting all parents to our last morning session for the school year! Kindly
confirm your attendance by sending an email to [email protected] . Looking
forward to a highly informative and engaging discussion with you!
Social Networks: Learning to Navigate Through The Popular Social Networks
Such as Facebook, YouTube and More
30 May 8:30 - 10:00 am Library Projection Room
In this session we will explore some of the popular social networks and how it
works. Be ready for some hands-on time where you can learn how to set up and
manage your own social network! We will also discuss how you can support and
better understand your child as they manage their own social media.
Celebration of Learning
The MSHS is very excited to be hosting our first ever Celebration of Learning for Grades 6 - 10 on Monday June 3 from
08:30 -11:30 a.m. The idea for this event has grown from the amazing work of middle school students and teachers over the
past few years as they instituted Student Led Conferences.
The Celebration of Learning will take student led conferences to the next level by incorporating student performances from
across the campus, the middle school and high school art exhibitions, a sample from the MYP Design exhibition, and service
learning exhibits. It will include time for students to walk parents through their portfolio showcases.
As the name indicates, this event is designed to celebrate all aspects of learning for our students, ranging from curricular
achievements to social growth. We look forward to welcoming all parents of students in grades 6 -10! Please be sure to
RSVP.
Grades 6-10 Grade level leader
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Transition into Middle School
Transition into Middle School (Events for Students and Parents)
Grade 5 Parents,
We would like to draw your attention to two upcoming events the Middle School has planned to support your child’s
transition from Grade 5 in Elementary School to Grade 6 in Middle School.
Thursday May 30 will be set aside for the Grade 5 “Move Up” Day – when each grade 5 student is paired with a
grade 6 student and they come to see what Middle School is like. This event happens each year in May along with the annual
“Grade 5 to 6 Parent Transition Workshop,” which is detailed below.
Grade 5 students will come to school at the normal time and the first few periods of the day will run as normal. At 10:10
am, they will be paired with a grade 6 student and escorted by a teacher in a group of approximately 20 (10 Grade 6 and 10
Grade 5 students each). They will rotate through 25 minute blocks where they visit different sessions/activities run by
teachers from each of the grade 6 subject areas. They will have lunch and afternoon break with the rest of the Middle
School, all the while sticking closely with their grade 6 mentor.
The goals for the Grade 5s on “Move Up” Day are to:
1. get to know what it’s like to rotate through a schedule on their own,
2. get to meet many of their teachers, and
3. get a sense of the kinds of things that are done in Middle School.
We hope they enjoy this day. Please do ask for them to share their impressions with you after it is done. This is a great way
to start talking about Middle School and the transition to Grade 6.
On May 28 from 18:00 – 19:30 UNIS Hanoi will be hosting our annual “Grade 5 to 6 Parent Transition
Workshop” in the Community Room in Building 7. As we are preparing our presentation to share with you that evening,
we would like to give you an opportunity to suggest topics and information you would like us to include. If you have
questions you would like us to answer or suggestions for topics to address during the workshop, please contact Jason
Caruana at [email protected] .
This is usually a very well attended event, and we look forward to meeting many of you on May 28 for the “Grade 5 to 6
Parent Transition Workshop.”
Jason Caruana, Middle School Counselor [email protected]
Sue Lepry, Grade 6 Level Coordinator [email protected]
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Book in a Box
Dear Parents,
The Library shall be asking students to participate in Book in a Box end of
year Library Project. This is HOME project.
Similar to last year’s Book in a Bag, students shall be asked to select a book of
their choosing (fiction or nonfiction) and create a representation from the
book. This can be a landscape with created scenery (like a diorama), pictures,
artifacts—anything your child wishes to use to tell the story or share the
information in the book.
This project is voluntary and students may choose to participate or not. This is
a HOME project.
We are asking you to contribute a clean box for your child to use if they wish to
make a Book in a Box.
Questions??? Please email ES Librarian, Ms. Conroy, at
[email protected] .
Thanks for your support!
Julie Conroy
Grades 3-5 End of year party
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Personal Project Information Workshop
Grade 9 Parents: What is the Personal Project?
The grade 9 students have embarked on the personal project journey and are thinking about what they
will be doing. All parents are invited to an information evening about the personal project to find out
more about the project, its purpose and what it entails for the students.
Date, time: May 29, 18:00-18:45 Location: Black Box (Centre for the Arts)
Please direct questions to: [email protected]
Sibylle Harth, MYP Coordinator
Middle School Dance Exhibition
The Spring Dance Exhibition is coming soon! Students in Grades 6-8 will be presenting dances from each of the 5 units they have studied during 2nd semester.
The show starts at 6pm - Admission is free!
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Tree planting ceremony
On behalf of the Class of 2013 you are invited to attend this year’s
Friday 24 May
11:00 - 11:30 Open Courtyard (In front of Canteen)
Each UNIS Hanoi Graduating Class is represented by a unique tree.
Students are commemorated by a stone carving with the names of The Class of 2013
Please join us for a Cake Reception outside B5 immediately following the ceremony
Tree Planting Agenda
11:00-11:05
11:05-11:10
11:10-11:20
11:20-11: 25
11:25- 11:30
11:30
Welcome to Students & Parents by Mr. Pete Kennedy
Grade 11 Students ‘s remarks by Quynh Anh Do & Cian Hamer
Dr. Barder’s Remarks
Senior Speakers
Grade 12 Plant the tree
Closing Comments
Reception Cake and Lemonade
UMA News
ComEd Basketball Coach
The UNIS Community Education Programme (ComEd) is
looking for a volunteer basketball coach for the 2013-14
school year. If you have some basketball experience and
would be interested in working together with our Grade 5-
6 Girls, we would love to hear from you. We encourage
parents of participating children to get involved. Maybe
you are aware of someone else in our community who is
willing to volunteer? Please contact Ms. Ha Thien Ha,
Community Education Officer at [email protected] if
you can assist. Thank you!
Ha Thien Ha, ComEd Officer
UMA Updates:
UMA semester 2 will finish this
week on 19 May, 2013. The week
(20 – 25 May) is for make – up
lessons.
UMA Concert took place
successfully last night at the theatre. 17 students and
most of UMA teachers performed in the concert.
Approximately 100 people attended and enjoyed the
beautiful music performed by talented students and
teachers. We would like to thank all parents and
students for great support to UMA.
ComEd News
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Design Exhibition
The Design Technology department would like to invite all
of the UNIS Hanoi community and anyone with an interest
for design and creativity to our 2nd Design Exhibition.
Staff and students have been working hard all year to create
content that exceed the quality and success of last year
show.
Last year the theme was “Form & Function” resulting in a
minimal and clear aesthetic. So, for this year we are hoping
to assault your senses with colors. The exhibition will cover
a plethora of design genres and styles from robotics to
typography, video to environmental design, lighting design
to 3D printing, and a good lump more.
We very much hope that you will be available to join us for
the opening of the exhibition at 4PM – 7PM on Monday,
May 20, 2013. Enjoy your weekend.
Dorian Gibb, Head of Technology Department
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Birthday souvenirs
LAST CHANCE …
to buy LIMITED EDITION of BIRTHDAY SOUVENIRS
Mugs 70,000 VND
T-shirts 130,000 VND
These items are sold/ordered in Advancement office, room 102 – Admin building. Deadline for photo order is Friday
24 May. All proceeds will go to the Birthday Gift Fund.
PHOTO ORDER A5 A4 A3 A2
Photo only 50,000 VND 70,000 VND 100,000 VND 150,000 VND
Wood panel photo 100,000 VND 150,000 VND 220,000 VND 400,000 VND
Framed photo 250,000 VND 350,000 VND 450,000 VND 750,000 VND
SCO Boutique News
Swimsuits and swimming CAPs are available in your BOUTIQUE !!
Open hours: Monday and Thursday: 15:00 to 16:00 Tuesday and Wednesday: 08:00 to 09:00
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Notes from the Speech and Language Specialist
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
The following is a very brief overview of normal speech
and language development in young children, no matter
which world language they are working on acquiring.
If your child is not yet able to do two or more of the items
listed for his/her age, you may want to contact your child’s
pediatrician or a speech and language therapist to determine
the need for support. Early intervention is crucial. The
earlier a problem is detected and treated, the greater chance
your child has for success in achieving their fullest
potential.
Mary M. Pool, Speech and Language Therapist
communication milestones
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Summer Camp
UNIS Hanoi Summer Camp June 17 – 28 - Monday to Friday
Registration Open on ISIS Family until May 31 midnight!
Full Day programme (8:30 – 3:00) for current ECC, Elementary, and Middle School Students
Half Day programme offered for current High School Students (8:30 – 11:30)
All programmes include a balance of FUN and EDUCATIONAL Activities
SAMPLE CAMP SCHEDULES
(final schedules will be published before Summer Camp starts)
Early Childhood Centre (ECC):
Grades 1-5:
Come Join Us for a Great Start to Your Summer!
Jason Caruana, Summer Camp Principal [email protected]
ECC students will work with their own Coordinator
and assigned ECC Assistants
The camp day will start and end at the same time as
the other age groups, but ECC students will have their
own space
Students will be working in groups throughout the
camp and participating in a variety of activities
including arts and crafts, movement, free choice time,
and sessions in the pool
Time Activity
8:30 Summer Camp Day Begins
8:30 – 9:45 Group Activities
9:45 – 10:15 Snack and Break
10:15 – 11:30 Group Activities
11:30 – 12:10 Lunch and Break
12:10 – 1:25 Group Activities
1:25 – 1:40 Break
1:40 – 2:55 Group Activities
3:00 Summer Camp Day Ends
ES students will be scheduled into age-group morning
and afternoon rotations
Groups will be scheduled to rotate though two areas
in the morning and afternoon
Sports will aimed at fun and participation with games
and activities
Performance will be a combination of drama, dance,
and music activities
“Hands On” Science will be experiment based
Create will be creating arts and crafts
Time Activity
8:30 Summer Camp Day Begins
8:40 – 9:55 Math Games/Hands On Science/Create
9:55 – 10:10 Break and Snack
10:15 – 11:30 Math Games/Hands On Science/Create
11:30 – 12:10 Lunch and Break
12:10 – 1:25 Sports/Performace/English
1:25 – 1:40 Break
1:40 – 2:55 Sports/Performance/English
3:00 Summer Camp Day Ends
Come Join Us for a Great Start to Your Summer!
Jason Caruana, Summer Camp Principal [email protected]
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Summer Camp
Middle School:
High School:
Students can choose ONE of “Sports,” “Performance,” or “English Literacy” for extended morning sessions!
A morning snack and set lunch will be served for all students in ECC through MS. The deli will also be open to
sell light snacks and drinks for those looking for something different.
UNIS Hanoi Summer Camp 2013 will also have day trips, souvenir t-shirts, and of course…..the first ever
“Performance” open to all parents and guests!
Enrollment Fees:
$600 USD for the two-week full day programmes
$325 USD for HS half-day programmes or one-week of the full day programme
Bus transportation is available.
Enrollment will initially be restricted to current UNIS Hanoi students and spaces will be limited so make plans
to attend now. Billing and payment will be done through the Business Office.
MS students will choose ONE of Sports, Performance
or English for their morning focus during Summer
Camp
Sports Camp will be a combination of individual and
team skills aimed at athletes interested in improving
their fitness and skill levels
Performance Camp is aimed at actors, musicians,
dancers, and performers interested in creating a live
performance for the last day of camp!
English Literacy will be an opportunity to improve
and practice English language skills in a variety of
ways.
Time Activity
8:30 Summer Camp Day Begins
8:40 – 9:55
Sports Performance English 9:55 – 10:10
10:15 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:10 Lunch and Break
12:10 – 1:25 Math Games/Hands On Science/Create
1:25 – 1:40 Break
1:40 – 2:55 Math Games/Hands On Science/Create
3:00 Summer Camp Day Ends
Students will be scheduled into age-group afternoon rotations including Math Games and Investigations, “Hands
On” Science and Create
Each afternoon groups will be scheduled to rotate through two areas
Come Join Us for a Great Start to Your Summer!
Jason Caruana, Summer Camp Principal [email protected]
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From the Nurses’ Office
RECOGNISING AND PREVENTING DEHYDRATION
Summer is approaching and the weather is getting hot and humid, add to that the amount of
physical exercise and sport children and young adults are doing and they quickly become
dehydrated. The easiest way to check whether you are drinking enough is by the colour and
amount of urine you pass when you go to the bathroom, urine should be a pale yellow colour!
The standard recommendation for water intake for children is around 1.5-2 litres a day and for
teenage boys (over 14 years) this rises to an average of 2.5 litres. Fluid should be taken at
regular intervals throughout the day and amounts increased during exercise and hot weather.
HOW TO PREVENT DEHYDRATION DURING HOT WEATHER
Avoid being out in the midday sun as much as possible, encourage children to seek cool, shaded areas and not run
around too much in the heat.
Sun hats.
Daily sunscreen (sunburn stops the body from cooling itself down properly).
Wearing cool, loose clothing made of natural fibers to reduce sweating.
Avoiding dark colored clothing which absorbs heat and causes sweating.
Encourage your kids to take regular drinks even if they don’t feel thirsty (thirst is a sign that dehydration is already
present).Students should have water bottles with them at ALL times, especially MSHS students.
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION:
Little or no urine, or urine that is darker than usual (urine should be pale yellow).
Dry mouth, tongue and lips (cracked lips).
Sunken eyes.
Pale skin.
Sleepiness or fatigue
Extreme thirst
Headache, dizziness, feeling light headed.
Confused ,irritable, unable to concentrate
Few tears when crying.
WARNING SIGNS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION ARE:
Heavy sweating.
Pale skin.
Muscle cramps.
Tiredness.
Weakness.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea and vomiting.
Fainting /collapse.
If heat exhaustion occurs move the victim as quickly as possible to a cool area in the shade or ideally to an air conditioned
room, offer small amounts of cool water and rest.
For more information see http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp
UNIS Hanoi Nurse Team [email protected]
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School Community Organisation News
SCO Annual General Meeting
When: May 30, 10:30 *NEW DATE*
Where: Community Room
All parents are welcome.
Did the Spring Fair put a bounce in your step? Did you have a ball at the birthday party? Snag a snack at a sale? Did you
know these great events are organized by the School Community Organisation?
The School Community Organization is a volunteer organisation, inclusive of all groups within the school, that works to
support the UNIS Hanoi Mission, build community, it can raise funds for UNIS Hanoi community projects and charities and
have fun doing it!
Whether you are new to UNIS Hanoi, or an old hand looking for a new challenge, the SCO is once again looking
for energetic, can-do leaders for next year's executive committee. All six of the positions on the executive are open
every year for election, including Middle/High Chair, Middle/High Vice Chair, Elementary Chair, Elementary
Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.
For more information, or to nominate, please contact the current Executive Committee at [email protected] or the
Nominations Committee [email protected] . The Nominations committee consists of Veby Bone, Clarissa-Hu
Anderson, and Pippa Wood.
Elections will be held (by secret ballot, if more than one candidate stands) at the SCO Annual General Meeting on Thursday
May 30.
Contact the Nominations Committee before 4.00 pm on Thursday May 23th to have your name and information included in
next week's Tin Tuc as a candidate!!
Eligibility: All parents, including short-term non-contract instructors and staff of UNIS, are eligible to run for office. No special skills or
background are needed, just a desire to support the UNIS community by committing some of your time and energy to SCO activities, such as
meetings, projects, and other co-ordination, as well as have fun, working on events such Spring Fair with a like-minded group of people.
You can also view the SCO Constitution for more information on the structure and functions of the Executive Committee
HERE and HERE.
Book donation?
Are you leaving Hanoi and worried that all of your books will weigh you down?
Spring cleaning and want to feel the joy of making room on your bookshelves?
Please consider donating your gently used books to the UNIS used book sale for
next year. Collection boxes will be placed around the school.
We are working on proceeds from the book fair to be donated to an excellent
charitable organization in Vietnam that will ensure more Vietnamese children also
have access to books. Feel great about your donation!
SCO Used Book Sale Committee
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Job Opportunities
Middle School Science Teacher
IB Middle Years Program (MYP) grades 6, 7 & 8
UNIS has experienced steady year-on-year growth in our student population, which currently stands at over 1,000 students
from 63 different countries. We are now accepting applications for a Middle School Science Teacher (IB MYP, Grades
6, 7 and 8). The MS Science Teacher will report to the Middle School/High School Principal.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach Science throughout the UNIS Middle School program
Provide a differentiated program of instruction that incorporates high expectations for all learners
Deliver the curriculum within the MYP framework and philosophy of the school
Work collaboratively with colleagues both within the Science Department and the greater school community
Assess and report student progress
Share in the overall responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, health and safety, discipline and
well-being of students
Provide timely communication to parents
Attend bi weekly meetings with the Grade Level teachers to discuss student concerns, plan events, discuss test results
etc.
Become an active member within the UNIS community: advisory, sports, after-school activities, and students clubs
Participate enthusiastically in morning meetings, house events, and assemblies
Contribute to the UNIS school improvement plan by serving on committees and other shared decision-making
groups
Pursue professional development and model life-long learning
Participate in team planning and curriculum development
Demonstrate a commitment and willingness work with students during community service activities
Position Requirements:
Bachelor degree or above in Science Education or equivalent
Technologically able
Student centered educator with a desire to teach on the Middle School level
Experience teaching in an international school
Internationally recognized teaching qualification
MYP experience
Knowledgeable regarding the developmental needs of Middle School students
Cross-cultural exposure and understanding
The ability to work as part of a team
Excellent organizational and time management skills
In return, UNIS offers an attractive work environment, flexible working hours and leave arrangements, competitive
remuneration, and professional development opportunities.
Successful applicant would be expected to commence duties from 29 July 2013.
Application closing date: 31 May 2013
Interested applicants please send your expression of interest, along with an up-to-date CV and current referees to
[email protected]
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Job Opportunities
Middle School/High School Mathematics Teacher
IB Mathematics (MYP & DP)
UNIS has experienced steady year-on-year growth in our student population, which currently stands at over 1,000 students
from 63 different countries. We are now accepting applications for a Middle School/High School Mathematics Teacher
(IB Mathematics). The MSHS Mathematics Teacher will report to the Middle School/High School Principal.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach Mathematics throughout the UNIS Middle and High School program
Provide a differentiated program of instruction that incorporates high expectations for all learners
Deliver the curriculum within the IB framework and philosophy of the school
Work collaboratively with colleagues both within the Mathematics Department and the greater school community
Assess and report student progress
Share in the overall responsibility for the academic progress, personal development, health and safety, discipline and
well-being of students
Provide timely communication to parents
Attend bi weekly meetings with the Grade Level teachers to discuss student concerns, plan events, discuss test results
etc.
Participate enthusiastically in morning meetings, house events, and assemblies
Become an active member within the UNIS community : advisory, sports, after-school activities, students clubs, and
community service activities
Contribute to the UNIS school improvement plan by serving on committees and other shared decision-making
groups
Pursue professional development and model life-long learning
Participate in team planning and curriculum development
Demonstrate a commitment and willingness work with students during community service activities
Position Requirements:
Strong background in Mathematic, Bachelor degree or above in Mathematics Education or equivalent
Technologically able
Experience teaching in an international school
Internationally recognized teaching qualification
IB experience (MYP & DP)
Knowledgeable regarding the developmental needs of Middle and High School students
Cross-cultural exposure and understanding
The ability to work as part of a team
Excellent organizational and time management skills
In return, UNIS offers an attractive work environment, flexible working hours and leave arrangements, competitive
remuneration, and professional development opportunities.
Successful applicant would be expected to commence duties in 29 July 2013.
Application closing date: 31 May 2013
Interested applicants please send your expression of interest, along with an up-to-date CV and current referees to
[email protected]
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Job Opportunities
Community Liaison and Advancement Projects Officer
Employment percentage: 80%
UNIS Hanoi has experienced steady year-on-year growth in our student population, which currently stands at over 1,000
students from 63 different countries. We are now accepting applications for a Community Liaison and Advancement
Projects Officer. This person will join the Advancement Team and support the Mission and Vision of the School,
continuing the School’s work in creating a connected and collaborative community that supports each other and the work of
the School. The position is 80% employment with a locally hired expat support staff contract. The incumbent will report to
Director of Advancement.
Duties and Responsibilities
In general the Community Liaison and Projects Officer supports the Advancement Director and team as required in
delivering the goals of the Advancement Programme, with special reference to “Connecting and building community
with core constituency relationships and events.”
The role includes the following: (In varying degrees of involvement and always in collaboration and with the support of
others)
1. Assist in the development of an engaged UNIS Hanoi community:
a. Volunteer recruitment, training, coordination and support
b. Liaison between volunteer groups and the School
c. Provide support for volunteer group meetings and events logistics with budget management
d. General support for community enquiries and concerns
e. Community communication including: Community SMS tool, Calendar, Community portal area, community
Facebook and other social network tools for community building
2. Assist with the development and coordination of Community projects including:
a. Institutional Events (UN Day etc)
b. Special events (ie. British Council sponsored visiting artists etc)
c. Orientation and the Welcome Programme transitioning our community members
d. Online Directory –management and training for community
e. Logistical management of community surveys (timing, distribution etc), compilation of Institutional Research and
managing data records when appropriate.
f. Birthday Gift Fund procedures and reporting
3. Assist in the management of the School’s institutional history, working closely with the Alumni Officer including:
a. Developing and managing an effective Archive
b. Working with the Communication Officer and Librarians to ensure the School’s resources are continually updated
and accessible
c. Assist in the creation and maintenance of up to date School Operating Regulations
d. Manage the Internal Controls and Procedures Manual for the Advancement Office
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Community Liaison and Advancement Projects Officer
Employment percentage: 80% (Continued)
Position Requirements:
The preferred candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills and personal qualities:
Must be organized, patient and committed to serving the needs of others
Have excellent people skills and communication skills (both written and oral) with fluent English and preferably,
other languages
Willingness, enthusiasm and flexibility to fully participate in all UNIS community events and to take the role of
assisting others when the need arises
Be a team player with excellent listening skills and generosity of nature: Sensitive to cultural differences and can
balance all opinions, both those voiced and from those that are reluctant or shy to speak up
Display the maturity and assurance to be able to establish a calm foundation for community liaison, and at the same
time enjoy a role that may often be unstructured and reactive in its nature
Experience in event organisation and project management experience: Organised and efficient with a practical, logical
approach to often large scale projects, ensuring attention to detail at every stage
Good IT skills: Microsoft Office suite essential and a passion for developing communication community tools such
as social media, photo sharing etc
In return, UNIS offers an attractive work environment, flexible working hours and leave arrangements, competitive
remuneration, and professional development opportunities.
Application closing date: 31 May 2013
Successful applicant would be expected to commence duties in 29 July 2013. Interviews will be held in June and the
candidate’s flexibility to spend time in June in handover with the current Community Liaison Officer is essential.
Interested applicants please send your expression of interest, along with an up-to-date CV and current referees to
[email protected]
Ms Tran Thi Quyen, Human Resources Manager
United Nations International School of Hanoi
GPO Box 313, Hanoi, Vietnam
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UNIS Hanoi is a not-for-profit international school offering all three International Baccalaureate
Programmes from Discovery to Grade 12.
UNIS Hanoi is also fully accredited by the Council of International Schools
and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Job Opportunities
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Energize Schedule
If your child has any food allergy or
dietary restrictions, please let us know.
[email protected]
Parents...please remember to send a lunch ticket or money each day with your Grade 1 and above child so he/she can purchase lunch. FYI: The Canteen does serve a vegetarian option each day.
Milk Product : Green Color
Pork : Red Color
Seafood : Blue Color
*** Main dish contains EGG
Canteen Menu for the week of May 20 to 24
Western Set Menu
20 Roast Chicken w/Gravy Steamed Rice Mixed Vegetables Apple & Spinach Soft Rolls Fruit/Milk
21 Spaghetti w/Bolognaise Sauce Grilled Vegetables Garden Salad Garlic Toast Fruit/Milk
22*** Fried Fish w/Cold Salsa Sauce Grilled Potatoes Greek Salad Orange Cookie Fruit / Milk
23*** Grilled Chicken w/ Barbecue Sauce Multi Grain Rice Cobb Salad Brownie Fruit / Milk
24 Ham & Cheese Sandwich O-Brien Potatoes Lettuce & Tomato Salad Butter Cookie Fruit / Milk
Asian Set Menu
20 Beef w/Black Pepper Sauce Steamed Rice Mixed Vegetables Apple & Spinach Soft Rolls Fruit / Milk
21 Teriyaki Chicken Multi Grain Rice Grilled Vegetables Garlic Toast Fruit / Milk
22 Stir Fried Pork (KR) Steamed Rice Stir Fried Mustard Pickle Leaves Orange Cookie Fruit / Milk
23*** Fish Pan Cake w/ Sweet & Sour Sauce Multi Grain Rice Stir Fried Morning Glory Brownie Fruit / Milk
24 Chicken Curry Steamed Rice Mushroom & Paprika Butter Cookie Fruit / Milk
ECC Set Menu
20 Roast Chicken w/Gravy Steamed Rice Mixed Vegetables Apple & Spinach Soft Rolls Fruit/Milk
21 Spaghetti w/Bolognaise Sauce Grilled Vegetables Garlic Toast Fruit/Milk
22*** Stir Fried Pork(KR) Steamed Rice Cucumber, Paprika Sticks Orange Cookie Fruit / Milk
23 Grilled Chicken w/ Barbecue Sauce Multi Grain Rice Carrot, Celery Sticks Brownie Fruit / Milk
24 Ham & Cheese Sandwich O-Brien Potatoes Mushroom & Paprika Butter Cookie Fruit / Milk
Photos are from www.office.com, www.wikipedia.org and www.wikimedia.org
SPRING ENERGIZE HOURS (from May 10 onwards)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Swimming Pool
06.15 - 07.45 17.45 - 19.45
No A.M. Swim
17.45 - 19.45
06.15 - 07.45 16.45 - 19.45
06.15 - 07.45 17.45 - 19.45
06.15 - 07.45 16.45 - 19.45
08.15 - 16.45 08.15 - 12.00 13.00 - 16.45
Fitness Room
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
06.00 - 08.00 16.30 - 20.00
08.00 - 12.00 13.00 - 17.00
08.00 - 12.00 13.00 - 17.00
Please note that on Saturday, May 18 UNIS will be holding a Swim Meet. As a result, the pool will only be open from 08:15 – 13:00 on that day.
