News articles for XLIS Secondary

DP2 November 2023 – January 2024 Overview

Class Group: DP2 Period: November to January   Homeroom Teacher: Kelvin Tian Nathan Kim In our homeroom, we encourage dialogues centred around the challenges students encounter in their second year of the Diploma Programme (DP). These discussions delve into global competencies, effective revision strategies, the cultivation of robust decision-making skills, and the importance of maintaining…

MYP5 November 2023 – January 2024 Overview

Class Group: M5 A/B Second  Quarter Period: November-January   Homeroom MYP5A & MYP5B Teachers: Sky Du/Sunil Jane Feng/Chandra ATL skills: Self-Management—   Help your child by: Manage Material (by properly using their notebooks and homework books) Be on punctual on deadlines   Communicating with him or her if he or she has completed all homework…

MYP4 November 2023 – January 2024 Overview

Class Group: M4 A/B Second  Quarter Period: November-January   Homeroom MYP4A & MYP4B Teachers: M4A Ms. Eunice, Mr. Welch M4B Ms. Eva and Mr. Keon ATL skills: Self-Management—   Help your child by: developing self-management skills by encouraging them to set realistic goals and deadlines. Additionally, open communication and collaborative problem-solving can empower teenagers to navigate…

MYP3 November 2023 – January 2024 Overview

Class Group: M3 A/B Second  Quarter Period: November-January   Homeroom MYP3A & MYP3B Teachers: ATL skills: Self-Management— Help your child by: English Language and Literature   Teacher: Mark Moran Unit Title: In Fair Verona: Analysis of Shakespearean Dramas Concepts: Key Concept: Creativity Related Concepts: Character, setting, style, theme ATL skills: Communication, thinking   Help your child by: Provide…

MYP2 November 2023 – January 2024 Overview

Class Group: M2 A/B/C Second  Quarter Period: November-January   Homeroom MYP2A & MYP2B & M2C Teachers: Kyle Jooste Sunny Si Zack Dwyer Maggie Miao Haeyoung Chung Ran Zhao ATL skills: Interaction and collaboration   Help your child by: Helping them to understand that we need to be respectful and considerate when interacting with our classmates.…

MYP1 November 2023 – January 2024 Overview

 Class Group: M1 A/B/C/D Second  Quarter Period: November-January   Homeroom MYP1A & MYP1B &M1C & M1D Teachers: M1A: Michael Koran and Emma Liang ATL skills: Self-Management Plan (by properly using student diary) Manage Material (by properly using locker) Be mindful (remembering our “Essential Agreement”   Help your child by: Checking his or her diary daily Communicating…

DP2 August – October 2023 Overview

Class Group: DP2 Period: August – October Homeroom Teacher: Kelvin Tian Nathan Kim Within our homeroom, we foster discussions about the challenges students face during their second year of the Diploma Programme (DP). These conversations encompass global competencies, valuable revision tips, the development of strong decision-making skills, and the significance of maintaining a healthy mind…

DP1 August – October 2023 Overview

Class Group: DP1 Period: August-October Homeroom Teachers: Sophia Suo Tanapat Treyanurak Kate Yu Mark Moran Unit Title: Identity and Mindset ATL Skills: Self Management Set goals, identify strategies & take action Think positively Help Your Child By: Asking your children to plan and organize their learning to ensure they manage time effectively. Encourage and model…

MYP5 August – October 2023 Overview

Class Group: M5 A/B First  Quarter Period: August-October Homeroom MYP5A & MYP5B Teachers: Sky Du/Sunil Jane Feng/Chandra ATL skills: Self-Management— Plan (by properly using student diary) Manage Material (by properly using their notebooks and homework books) Be on punctual on deadlines   Help your child by: Checking his or her diary frequently Communicating with him…

MYP4 August – October 2023 Overview

Class Group: M4 A/B First  Quarter Period: August-October Homeroom MYP4A & MYP4B Teachers: M4A: Ms Eunice & Ms Leena ATL skills: Self-Management— Develop and practise inclusivity by not excluding their foreign classmates and teachers.   Help your child by: – Self-management to plan their day and check if they are ready for their classes; not…