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Newington College

Based in the inner west of Sydney, Australia, just 10 minutes from the city centre, Newington College was founded in 1863 under the Wesleyan Methodist Church. The aim was to establish a school that would provide students with a modern liberal education. Now over 160 years in the making and as a Uniting Church school, the College offers high quality education, boarding capacity, and a diverse co-curricular program to primary and secondary school students.

The Edmund Webb Boarding House is just a five-minute walk from the senior campus and is the home away from home for a close-knit group of 50 students. Boarding staff are all academic staff at the College and live onsite with their own families. Boarding is open to students from Years 9 to 12, with Year 11 and 12 students enjoying a single room, and Year 9 and 10 students provided with a shared room. All rooms have individual bathrooms.

Renowned for helping students develop Great Hearts, Inspired Minds and Strong Wings, Newington College builds firm foundations with rigorous academic, wellbeing and cocurricular opportunities, and a culture that is vibrant, caring, courageous and celebrates diversity and inclusion. Each and every individual student is given the opportunity to thrive, feel seen and heard, and be the best version of themselves.

At the heart of Newington’s philosophy is the belief that education is about more than academics alone. The school offers over 50 co-curricular activities, including Drama, Music (with more than 15 ensembles, orchestras and bands), CineArts, F1 in Schools, Ethics, Debating, Sustainability and Gender Equity. Sports include AFL, rugby, tennis, volleyball, football, basketball and swimming and all students undertake outdoor education in the form of Cadets or the Newington Challenge. Students are not only academically prepared but also emotionally intelligent, resilient and ready to make a positive impact to society.

In 2026, the dynamic, future facing school will also be marking an exciting milestone by welcoming female students to Kindergarten and Year 5 on Preparatory campuses in Lindfield and Stanmore. Enrolment to the Senior campus at Stanmore will begin in Year 7 and Year 11 in 2028. This exciting transition marks the start of Newington College’s journey
to becoming a fully co-educational school by 2033.

For more information see: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/

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School Snaps: IB Diploma Learners from Nexus International School Win Scholarships Worth USD 1 million

173,878 students all across the world received their International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results on 6 July 2022, from the May 2022 examination session. Nexus International School Malaysia, recognised as the Top IB School in Malaysia and 73rd in the World last year, announced that its graduates had won over 140 university offers ammounting to USD 1 million in scholarships from prestigious universities around the world including Stanford University, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Glasgow, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Hong Kong University and many more.

Nexus International School — offering international education and boarding, has achieved an outstanding average score of 35 points in the examinations, well above the 2021 worldwide average score. The school is proud of the achievement of one of its biggest and most diverse IB graduating cohort ever, with learners from 13 different nationalities offering a truly international experience for learners. 

For more information, visit: nexus.edu.my/learning/ib-diploma-results-2022.

*This article was first published in The Expat (August 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: Charterhouse Malaysia Opening Ceremony

Charterhouse Malaysia would like to express our sincere gratitude to His Highness Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj for gracing us with his presence and officially opening Charterhouse International Secondary School last Friday, 10 June 2022. 

An honourable mention to all the distinguished guests, parents, our students, teachers, and administration staff for coming together to celebrate this historic moment for Charterhouse Malaysia.  

We are confident we will continue to provide, as we have this past year, the very best service-oriented Future Ready education for our students and the broader community. 

*This article was first published in The Expat (August 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: Empowering Young Changemakers at ISKL!

The air is positively buzzing with inspiration for the Grade 5 students at The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) as they attend the annual Red Hats Social Changemaker’s Conference! Every Grade 5 student has the opportunity to serve on the Red Hat Leadership Team, where they become role models for fellow friends as they follow The Melawati Way.

Aimed at supporting our young learners’ research and action projects on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the conference brought together activists and non-governmental organizations who donate their time to help others. 

This year’s speakers include Lim Su Yi of Dignity for Children, Datuk Munirah Hamid representing PERTIWI Soup Kitchen, human rights lawyer Siti Kassam, Seema Kulkarni of Chin’s Woman Organisation, Theresa Ng of Reef Check Malaysia, and Rina Omar of Free Tree Society. The session encapsulates what it means to be a changemaker at ISKL. It is about how even the smallest gestures can make a big difference in an individual or situation. It is about the realization that each of us has the ability to be a changemaker.

To learn more about how ISKL empowers your child to be a global citizen, head over to iskl.edu.my today!

*This article was first published in The Expat (August 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: Oasis International School Kuala Lumpur Recognized as a ‘Common Sense School’

Common Sense Media, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology, has recognized Oasis International School Kuala Lumpur as a Common Sense School. 

OIS has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate while preparing them for the perils that exist in the online realm, such as plagiarism, loss of privacy, and cyberbullying. With the right support, kids can take ownership of their digital lives, engage with real issues, and change their communities for the better. The recognition acknowledges our school’s commitment to creating a culture of digital citizenship. 

Our teachers actively seek opportunities to engage students with the world to share their learning and sharpen their knowledge. By creating an environment for students to share their learning with a global audience, teachers help students to develop skills needed to thrive beyond the classroom.

*This article was first published in The Expat (August 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: GIS Debate Success

In recent weeks, two Mandarin debating teams from Garden International School (GIS) have competed in the inaugural national level debating competition for international schools. The teams, consisting of students from Years 8 to 11, performed superbly, making their school communities incredibly proud. Special congratulations go to Linhao Fan and Zitong Wang who both won ‘Best Speaker’ awards. 

Well done to everyone involved, including GIS Mandarin teacher, Ms. Ling, who won ‘Best Instructor’ in the competition. This was a great opportunity to raise the profile of world languages, as well as celebrate the immense talent across our school communities.

*This article was first published in The Expat (July 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: ISKL’S 2022-2023 Scholarship Award Ceremony

Four Malaysian students were awarded scholarships to study at The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) at an award ceremony on May 23, 2022. 

Encik Fauzi Asirop, Director, Private Education Department, Ministry of Education Malaysia presented certificates to the recipients of ISKL’s prestigious two-year International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarship, Rhenu Arivananthan and Delphine Thompson, and recipients of the inaugural four-year ISKL High School Pathways Scholarship, Vidyaasni Pretyba Uthiya Kumar, and Soraya Hani Bte Shuhaizan.

ISKL Head of School Rami Madani told the recipients, “You impressed us with your academic achievements as well as the diversity of your interests and community involvement. What resonated deeply with our panel was the high expectation that you have for yourself and your desire to improve conditions for yourself, others, and our world. This embodies ISKL’s Vision and Mission and we are excited about the contribution you will each make to our school and community.”

*This article was first published in The Expat (July 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: GEMS Year 7 Trip to Janda Baik

The trip to Janda Baik was quite the experience for me as I have never been to the nature side of the state. We started with bonding games, where everyone did a bunch of fun activities like the earthquake, the suspecting game and many more. After the warm-up, we had a list of activities that included fishing, taking pictures, synchronised dancing, building a bridge, archery, mini-golf, and target shooting. Once our time was up, we calculated the scores obtained for completing the activities. My team achieved the highest score! 

Thanks to our teacher, Ms Praveena, who joined our team and encouraged us to aim for first place. Then we were served a hearty lunch and went for insect catching later. Insect catching and identifying was fun yet tiring. Students were all over the retreat running after different species of spiders and butterflies. 

Overall, it was a unique experience impossible to be done in the city. The trip was enjoyable, and I couldn’t thank the school and Janda Baik staff enough for planning this trip.

Written by Tan Yi Jin, Year 7, GEMS International School, Tropicana Metropark (soon to be Sri KDU International School, Subang Jaya).

*This article was first published in The Expat (July 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: Oasis Network of Schools Honours Head of School and Secondary Principal

Oasis Network Vice President of Operations, Dr. Duane Jobe, recently visited OIS. While there, he congratulated Mr. Ben Hale and Dr. Jessica Hale on contributing twenty years as educators and in administration to the Oasis International Schools Network. 

They served within the Oasis Network at Yongsan International School in Seoul for 12 years prior to serving here in Malaysia to launch Oasis International School – Kuala Lumpur. We are very thankful for them and proud of their service!

*This article was first published in The Expat (June 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: Book Week @ GEMS

After a refreshing and colourful Easter Break, The English Department of GEMS International School began Term3 by celebrating Book Week and Shakespeare’s Birthday. Plenty of exciting activities were held throughout the whole School from Early Years Foundation Stage to Primary School and Secondary School.

“Dress Up Day,” in which kids dressed up as characters from their favourite book or piece of literature, was unquestionably the cherry on top of Shakespeare Week.

Following our successful Swimming Galas, School Camps and Inter-House Sport Competitions, we emerged from our ‘pandemic hibernation’ focused on ensuring a safe, happy and successful learning environment for all. Given the gravity and hardship faced during the pandemic era we were in for the past two years, these aspects of everyday “normal” school life have brightened each student’s smile and sparked happy energy even behind the masks! Community gatherings really do provide crucial bonding time, injects delight and preserves morale for all.

*This article was first published in The Expat (June 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: AISM French Language Learners bag prizes in the French Embassy’s annual Francophonie Contest

At AISM, our language learners are continually immersed in a range of different language acquisition opportunities and experiences, both within the school setting and externally via competitions, workshops, and other events.

The French Embassy in Malaysia (Jomfrancais) held its annual Francophonie Contest where students were required to write a creative short story in French to illustrate a particular work of art chosen from the visual selection provided.

Two of our French learners were crowned winners amongst the overall 15 winning entries. The competition attracted 111 enrollments nationwide and received 69 creations in total from both individual and team entries. Our two winners were Zara Yap, AISM Year 11 Student and Ritisha Shankar, AISM Year 12 Student.

*This article was first published in The Expat (June 2022 edition).

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School Snaps: Buzzing School Life at ISKL!

Excitement filled the air at The International School of Kuala Lumpur’s (ISKL) 25-acre campus, which is positively buzzing with student events happening across divisions! 

Upbeat tunes celebrating friendship and school life echoed at the Robert B. Gaw Theatre as talented Middle School students performed their hearts out for the production of High School Musical Jr. Although the students had minimal practice leading up to the big day, their talents shone as they graced the stage with familiar numbers such as “Get’cha Head In The Game” and “We’re All In This Together.” Apart from the essential learning experiences, this is a memory that will last a lifetime.

While over in the Elementary School Wing, our young Panthers reached a new milestone as they showcased bravery and courage during ISKL’s pop-up Vaccination Center! With SOPs in place, the vaccinations were carried out smoothly and safely for more than 180 ISKL students aged 5–11. The successful event was a collective effort by our community that garnered a lot of smiles and thumbs-ups, exemplifying the responsible and caring spirit at ISKL.

We are #ISKLproud of our Panthers! Keep up to date with more happenings at ISKL by visiting us at iskl.edu.my.

*This article was first published in The Expat (June 2022 edition).