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Dear Parents, The PYP Evaluation visit begins on Wednesday 21 March and concludes on Friday 23. During the visit, the evaluation team will complete a number of tasks that include a review of the school self study and meetings with a number of key people including students, teachers, administrators and parents. We would like to [...]

For information about the Hong Kong International Young Readers Festival, please use the following click here.

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Dear Parents/Caregivers, Influenza(flu) is an acute respiratory tract illness caused by an influenza virus. It is more prevalent from January to March and we have noticed an increase in the number of cases amongst the students at the School. Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and possibly diarrhea [...]

Today your child or children will share their student portfolio with you. Please allow them to take you on a journey of their learning by allowing them to lead the discussion as you view their portfolio. Articulating their learning and development in this way, is key to their growth as an independent and responsible learner. [...]

Dear Grades 4, 5 & 6 Parents, CDNIS LS Mandarin Department is planning our 2012 BeijingYihai Primary School and CDNIS Exchange Program.  Please see the itinerary in the information packet. Trip objectives:   Giving students maximum opportunity toimmerse in Chinese language and culture Accommodation: Living with hoststudents’ families in Beijing Trip Date: March 30 – April 7, 2012  (9 days) Eligible to [...]

The Annual CISPA Chinese New Year Fair will be on 17th January, 2012  at the 11/F playground. This is a significant cultural event and experience and includes a range of practical activities including making dancing dragons, food stalls, exclusive New Year Merchandises and of course, the Chinese Lucky Flower Market. Only tokens can be used [...]

Welcome back and happy New Year! I hope you all had a restful winter holiday and that you enjoyed the Christmas celebrations with family and friends. I returned to New Zealand and spent much of the holiday with family, celebrating the festive season and enjoying the summer weather – Beach, BBQ and lazy days in [...]

We all have two choices. We can make a living or we can design a life. Jim Rohn Lifelong learning is an attitude and commitment to habits. Successful lifelong learners possess will often use statements that highlight intent such as ‘I will’ and ‘ can do’. Lifelong learners believe it is never too soon or too late [...]

The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan has left a path of devastation yet, people have joined together in local, national and global communities to provide aid, support and genuine kind-heartedness. I believe one of the greatest lessons we can teach our children is to help them find their place; role and responsibilities in our [...]

The most important event of the Chinese lunar calendar has arrived.  If you’ve been in this part of the world during Chinese New Year you will no doubt be familiar with fireworks, dragon dances and red packet money.  But what does it all mean?  And what are some of the less well-known aspects of this [...]

This year our Lower School Teachers launched their very own class blogs. Blogs come in all shapes and forms. The common elements to our classroom blogs may include: Updates on the week ahead Reviews of the week that was Important events and dates Media including images and video Classroom program information Home Learning Useful resources including websites As we venture down this [...]

I am a son, a brother, a husband, a father and ‘kiwi’ from New Zealand. In the beginning – the ideals of a graduate teacher (1992) I entered the teaching profession with a passion and desire to create an exciting, engaging and rewarding learning culture and community for those who were to be my students. My vision [...]

I am a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, an aunt, a best friend, a mentor, a life long learner, a compulsive planner, a creative spirit, a memento collector, a witty humourist, a freestyle dancer, a wine enthusiast, a reflective journalist, an avid reader and a Canadian with permanent Hong Kong residency status. All of [...]

As an elementary school administrator, I am privileged to have what I believe is one of the best jobs in the world. Each day I have the opportunity to assist children in reaching a little bit higher than the day before. When I was a classroom teacher, I had the privilege of performing this role [...]

My favourite abbreviation is TCK (Third Culture Kid). TCKs are born in one culture, their parents come from another culture, and they grew up or lived in a third culture.  I love teaching TCKs. Where do you find this unique “breed”?  International schools.  So here I am, my fourth international school, CDNIS. My favorite word [...]

I’ll begin this brief introduction with a recount of a conversation. I think the conversation sums up very well what working in an international community, in a school implementing the IB PYP, means to me. The conversation involved my father and I and some quality Australian lager. It took place on the back verandah during my [...]

Since leaving home in 2006 and working overseas for the first time, perhaps my greatest feat has been learning the art of translating Canadian English into Australian English. Though I’ve yet to master the reverse, I do keep slowly chipping away in the hope that eventually everything I say will be understood! I am proud to [...]