What’s Ahead for NIS in 2024
In this episode of the NIS Voices podcast, we interviewed our School Director, Mr. Laurie McLellan, to discuss upcoming events and developments for 2024. First was the excitement surrounding the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year and how our inclusive celebrations foster a deep engagement with Chinese culture and traditions among all our students. We’re also looking forward to a broad range of vibrant school activities, such as our awards assemblies, Sports programmes for different age groups, and student-led productions. Mr. McLellan emphasised the importance of recognising and supporting academic improvements, creativity, and overall student well-being through these activities.
We’re on track with our HUB construction project, with external work nearing completion and interior work beginning soon. Mr. McLellan expressed excitement about the new space and anticipates a positive reaction from the community once it's revealed. The HUB, located in the heart of NIS, is expected to significantly enhance our school’s learning environment.
Mr. McLellan also discussed NIS initiatives and programmes in 2024. A notable update is the Global Citizen Diploma, which will include a wilderness team-building experience in Hawaii focusing on the relationship between humans and nature. NIS plans to amplify our sustainability efforts for deeper engagement beyond basic practices like reducing single-use plastics. There's a focus on enhancing parental education, particularly in global citizenship and diversity, to align with our school's mission. Finally, our JEDI Taskforce is undergoing a transition with new members, underscoring NIS’s commitment to continuous improvement in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
“So onwards and upwards for NIS and 2024. Another year of inclusion, another year of feeling like we belong, and stretching our hands out to others to make them feel they belong too.”
