IGBIS Newsletter, Issue 375.

IGBIS Newsletter, Issue 374.

May 3, 2024

IGBIS Newsletter, Issue 376.

May 17, 2024

May 10, 2024

From the Elementary Principal

By Simon Millward

The weeks are getting busier as we near the end of the academic year. What is evident is that our students are amazing and they never cease to amaze us with their progress and development. An added bonus is that the students love coming to school and are always willing to share their learning.

Our Grade 4 students shared their unit of inquiry, maths and personal inquiries with the IGBIS community as part of their assembly this week. It was wonderful to see the confidence the students possessed as they shared their learning. I would like to make special mention to our ESOL students who showed their risk-taking abilities by sharing so clearly and confidently in English.

Here is a selection of some of the personal inquiries.

Emmenuelle sang for us. Evan shared the game he created. Mire shared her origami art.

ZY shared his comic creation. Arthi and Chloe shared their crocheting journey.

They also shared two of their units of inquiry, their ‘How we Organise Ourselves’ trade unit and their ‘Who We Are’ Children's rights units.

Trade: In this unit, students created their own companies and had to advertise and sell their products.

Children’s rights: The students shared their speeches with us. They truly demonstrated how much they care about others as well as themselves, and we are proud of that.

Some of the students shared their methods of solving mathematical problems as well.

On Friday, 10 May 2024 we had our annual Elementary Sports Day. The objective was to work together as house teams and have as much fun as possible whilst competing against other house teams. The children had a fabulous time, it was wonderful to have some of our parents as well come along and support the children.

Our Grade 3 - Grade 5 students spent much of their time on the field whilst our younger learners Fireflies to Grade 2 were in the sports hall.

I am sure you will agree from the pictures the students were having a great time.

FirstPoint USA at IGBIS: Sports Trials and Information Sessions

What a week it has been at IGBIS! From 06 May to 10 May 2024, our school was buzzing with excitement as we welcomed FirstPoint USA representatives for a series of football and rugby trials, along with insightful presentations on sports scholarships.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the schools and students across Malaysia who joined this fantastic opportunity. At IGBIS, we prioritise nurturing talent and facilitating growth for students dedicated to sports alongside our rigorous academics.

Discover more about FirstPoint USA HERE.

Preparation for MRISA

IGBIS’s debut in the MRISA conference will take place in late October/early November of 2024. Sports for this first season are MS (Grade 6-8) basketball and HS (Grade 9-12) volleyball. These tournaments will take place in late October/early November. To prepare for these tournaments, we held our MRISA Team Try-outs this week in the sports hall. What a turnout! The pic above is of the HS volleyball teams. The teams will not be selected until after the summer, but our student-athletes are enthusiastically taking part in the training sessions now to prepare for what lies ahead.

Locations for these two tournaments will be decided in the AGM meeting on 19 May and 20 May 2024.

Want to know more about MRISA? You can check out the slides HERE.

IGBIS Sports: It is the New Style

IGBIS will be changing their look with sporting uniforms in the 2024-25 school year. After much deliberation with students and designers, here is our new look:

The concept is that our SS student-athletes will now buy their uniforms, will be able to wear them year after year, and keep them when they leave IGBIS. This uniform will come in a bundled package, including all 3 of the shirts above. The red and black sleeveless shirts will allow us to play as ‘home’ and ‘away’, not wearing the same colours as our competitor. Additionally, the sleeved (under) shirt will allow our athletes to wear sleeves when playing a sport that requires it. The undershirt will have the student's name on it (as opposed to ‘phoenix’).

Our vendor has assured us that we can get the 3-shirt package for under MYR 175… and that is their top line of fabric!

Forms will be coming out soon for the purchase of these uniforms. As we cannot have duplicate numbers, our upperclassmen will place their orders first, and we will work down to MS.

For our ES teams, we are pushing towards one t-shirt-style uniform that can be bought and used for all sports. We are still working on this design and will share it when it is completed.

A huge thanks to Adi and our student-athletes who helped design these uniforms. Your legacy will be on the court for years!

IGB International School - Multi-Sports Camp for 6-14 Year Olds

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to announce our inaugural Multi-Sports Camp at IGB International School, designed for 6 - 14 year-olds and scheduled over 6 exciting days from June 18th to 25 June 2024. Active Learning Academy, a trusted provider of holiday activities, CCAs, and tuition services in Malaysia proudly present this camp.

About the Camp

Located conveniently at IGB International School, our Multi-Sports Camp offers a dynamic and familiar setting for young participants to immerse themselves in various sports activities. From football and volleyball to parkour, skateboarding, dodgeball, and basketball, there's a diverse range of activities tailored to cater to all interests and skill levels.

Open to children aged 6 to 14, our camp promises an exhilarating experience filled with fun and learning. Whether your child is a sports enthusiast or looking to explore new activities, our camp offers something special for everyone.

Special Enrolment Offer

To celebrate the launch of our camp, we are pleased to offer an exclusive 20% discount for the first 50 bookings using the code 'FIRST50IGB'. Seize this opportunity to secure your child's spot at a reduced rate!

Learn More and Register

For further details about the camp activities and registration process, please refer to the attached brochure or visit the Active Learning Academy website at www.activelearningacademy.net.

We are confident that our Multi-Sports Camp will provide a memorable and enriching experience for your child during the summer break. Thank you for your support, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming your child to our camp!

Best Regards,

Alistair Lee
Managing Director
Active Learning Academy

Parents Activities, Events & Workshops Schedule

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Parent Info Session register HERE.

Future Planning Weekly Update

Highlights of the Week

Save the Dates for May Counselor Events

Past Presentations & Coffee Mornings

Parents and students can access all past information sessions and coffee mornings HERE.

Future Planning Information

Grade 10 - Upcoming Future Planning Sessions:
- 28 May 2024 - Designing the Perfect University Cancelled due to Grade 10 MYP Ceremony Practice
- 07 June 2024 - Understanding Predicted Grades

Grade 11 -
This week we held our second to last session: Prepping for Recommendations, App Plans, & Future Planning Timelines. Students and parents can access the slides and information HERE.

Our last Future Planning Study Hall Session of the year will take place 27, 28, 30 May 2024

How to Apply/Setting up Application Accounts

The Anticipated Grades Process

This document explains how, when, and why anticipated grades are used for university applications. The end of Gr 11 Anticipated Grades are the grades that should be used to determine where students plan to apply.

Teachers have been asked to have conversations with their classes regarding how Anticipated Grades are determined, as well as the impact End of Year exams will have on anticipated grades. If you have any questions about how AGs are determined or end-of-year exams, please reach out to your teachers.

Below is the schedule for Anticipated Grades -

Monday, 20 May 2024: Student Self-Anticipation Google Form opens
Friday, 24 May 2024: Student Self-Anticipation Google Form closes
Friday, 31 May 2024: Teacher deadline to input their anticipated grades into the IB Data spreadsheet & have conversations with students as needed.
Friday, 07 June 2024: Anticipated grades available Unifrog

Here are very important resources that will help you. These will be uploaded to your Unifrog Locker for your convenience -

Unifrog Stuff

Unifrog Parent Access - If you would like to have a parent account on Unifrog, please follow the steps below:

Go to www.unifrog.org/code
On the right side of the page look for the grey box that says "Been given a Sign-up Code" - click on that
The Sign-up Code is IGBIS_parent
Then complete the remaining information
Accept the Terms and Agreements
Choose if you want to sign up to receive the Parent Newsletter (I suggest you do, it is always got good stuff). If you do select yes, you will then indicate the grade level(s) of your student(s)
You are in!

Info, Opportunities, & Resources

HMC Young Global Leaders Programme by Harvard Model Congress at The International School of Kuala Lumpur

The International School of Kuala Lumpur is hosting the In-person HMC Young Global Leaders Program by the Harvard Model Congress from 10 June to 14 June 2024. The 5-day programme will bring together exceptional mentors from Harvard Model Congress to engage, mentor, and inspire students.

Spread over 5 action-packed days, the mission of the HMC Young Global Leaders Programme is to indulge school students with strong leadership potential in immersive learning engagements, discussions, and mentorship. The programme will focus on leadership, problem-solving, communication, public speaking, and critical thinking while working with students toward a final ‘Actionable Project’ under the guidance of Student mentors. These skills are essential for tomorrow’s changemakers and future leaders.

Students will work in small groups throughout the programme on an impactful ‘Actionable Project’ designed to tackle real-world problems, stimulate ideas for future collaborative projects, and mould young learners into future leaders.

What will students gain?

Learn a systematic, comprehensive approach to solving real-world problems from trained and dedicated HMC mentors.
Hone your thought process to become more analytical and creative.
Use data to quantify and validate your proposed solutions.
Practise your communication skills to convey your recommendations effectively.
Brainstorm practical methods to implement your solutions.
Enhance your portfolio with a certificate from Harvard Model Congress, and through actionable projects.

Programme Details (programme brochure with detailed information HERE)

Programme Dates: 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 June 2024
Programme Duration: 5 days
Mode: In-person at The International School of Kuala Lumpur
Venue: The International School of Kuala Lumpur
Eligibility: Grades 6 to 12
Program Fee: USD 650

You can use the following link to apply for the programme: https://forms.gle/FKgLpu9FPPyadcHf6

HKBU Webinar Financial Tips for New College Students

Our international students will share their personal experiences and smart tips on managing money as a college student.

Date: Thursday, 23 May 2024
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm (Hong Kong time) (Time in your location)
Curator: Ms Cheryl Tam, Admissions Manager, Admissions Office of Hong Kong Baptist University
Student Ambassador: Zhandos, Year 3 student from Kazakhstan; Nini, Year 1 student from Myanmar; Mariam, Year 2 student from Pakistan

Registration: https://hkbu.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417151588888/WN_v-kY6WgGThq8FN-RnJLpKg

There will be a quick presentation on our admissions at the end of the webinar. This event is open to students, parents, and counsellors, feel free to share this invitation with your community.

Application Deadline for 2024 Entry: 31 May 2024

We are accepting applications for 2024 Entry (commencing in September 2024) until the end of the month. Students are welcome to apply with their school transcript and/or predicted grades, there is no need to wait for the final exam result. As the dedicated admissions manager for Malaysia, I will be happy to support you if any of your students are interested in applying. Here are a few useful links:

Admission website: https://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/en/international.html
Online application: http://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/apply
E-prospectus: http://admissions.hkbu.edu.hk/ug/intl_prospectus

TMU International Student Winter Merit Scholarship

Greetings from Toronto Metropolitan University!

The International Student Winter Merit Scholarship is designed for international students embarking on their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree at TMU in January 2025.

Here are the key details you need to know to promote this scholarship opportunity:

Scholarship Value: TMU has increased the scholarship value to $10,000 for winter 2025.
Recipient Number: The number of potential scholarship recipients has also been increased to 20 students.
Award Details: This scholarship is entrance-only and non-renewable.

Application Details:

Application Deadline: 15 July 2024
Eligibility Criteria:

Must be an international student starting their first year of a full-time four-year undergraduate degree
Must have a final admission average of at least 85%, an A, or an equivalent
Must write a personal statement for submission
If a gap year was taken it must be no longer than one academic year

Further information and how to apply are available on the Scholarships and Awards - International webpage.

Exclusive Corporate Internship Project: London Startup, Harvard Student Mentorship

As Learn with Leaders gears up for an energetic season of growth and innovation, we are pleased to announce three exceptional internship projects. We are positive that these initiatives will provide distinctive learning opportunities for your students and prospects to contribute significantly to groundbreaking endeavours.

We would like to extend a special 50% scholarship on the regular application fee exclusively for you.

This 8-week Experiential Learning Internship Project, led via Zoom, offers a unique chance to solve real-world challenges for a London-based AI-driven home-services start-up. With guidance from a dedicated Harvard student mentor, you will delve into areas such as business development, strategy, growth, and the creation of sustainable impact propositions - and finally present to Greenvan Leadership team.

Greenvan (Amazon of services, Start-Up in London) Corporate Internship Project:

In this immersive internship, Student Interns will analyse Greenvan's services, spotlighting their effectiveness and addressing present challenges. Guided by a Harvard Student mentor, interns will refine the business model and offer novel marketing solutions. This unique experience offers insights into navigating corporate strategy and marketing roles. This Internship culminates in a project presentation presentation to the Greenvan senior leadership team.

In case you have any queries, you can schedule a call with us here. To know more, visit our website.

Key Outcomes for Students

Harvard-Style Mentorship: Elevate your project with personalised Harvard-style guidance, transcending traditional classroom boundaries.
Practical Experiences: Gain insights into the AI-driven online service industry through hands-on learning with Greenvan.
Real-world Problem Solving: Develop a proactive and analytical approach to address challenges in sustainable home services.
Skill Refinement: Sharpen analytical and critical thinking skills vital for success in the dynamic corporate and home services landscape.
Portfolio Excellence: Showcase practical skills in a standout portfolio, setting yourself apart in the competitive finance sector.
Global Networking: Connect with industry leaders and Harvard Student Mentors, establishing a professional foundation for future opportunities.

Duration: 8 Weeks
Mentoring Schedule: 10 am-11 am ET online, every Sunday during the Internship Period
Proposed Dates: 19 May 2024 to 07 July 2024
Eligibility: Grades 8-12
Deadline: 15 May 2024
Program Fee: USD 600 / student (50% Scholarship for your School students)

Click Here to Apply: Form

University of the Week

University of Waikato, New Zealand

Discover the University of Waikato, a hidden gem nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, where innovation meets opportunity!

About University of Waikato:

Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Distinctive Features: University of Waikato is renowned for its cutting-edge research, world-class teaching, and vibrant campus life.
Academic Excellence: With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the university offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including science, engineering, humanities, and business.
Global Connections: As a diverse and inclusive institution, the University of Waikato fosters international partnerships and welcomes students from around the world, creating a multicultural learning environment.

Key Highlights:

Research Impact: The University of Waikato is at the forefront of research in areas such as environmental sustainability, indigenous studies, and digital innovation, making significant contributions to global knowledge and understanding.
Industry Partnerships: The university collaborates closely with industry partners to provide students with practical experience and opportunities for internships, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the workforce.
Sustainability Focus: Committed to environmental sustainability, the University of Waikato champions initiatives such as renewable energy projects, waste reduction programs, and eco-friendly campus development.

Why the University of Waikato?

Explore the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand while pursuing academic excellence.
Benefit from a supportive and inclusive community that values diversity and encourages innovation.
Prepare for a successful future with a degree from a globally recognised institution that prioritises research, sustainability, and student success.

Ready to embark on an unforgettable academic journey? Discover the endless possibilities at the University of Waikato and unlock your potential in the heart of New Zealand's North Island!

#UniversitySpotlight #UniversityofWaikato #StudyinNewZealand

Career of the Week

Biomimicry Specialist

This week, let us delve into the fascinating world of biomimicry, where innovation meets nature-inspired design to solve complex problems sustainably!

About Biomimicry:

Biomimicry specialists draw inspiration from nature's designs, processes, and systems to create innovative solutions that benefit humanity and the planet. They study how organisms have evolved to thrive in their environments and apply these principles to design products, technologies, and systems that mimic nature's efficiency and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

Research: Investigating biological structures, behaviours, and functions to uncover insights and principles that can be applied to human-made designs.
Design: Collaborating with engineers, architects, and designers to develop biomimetic solutions for a wide range of applications, including architecture, transportation, and materials science.
Sustainability: Promoting sustainable practices and principles by mimicking nature's circular economy, resource efficiency, and adaptive strategies.
Education: Sharing knowledge and promoting awareness of biomimicry through workshops, lectures, and educational programmes.

Universities Offering Related Courses:

Arizona State University (USA): MS Biomimicry
University of Akron (USA): BS in Biomimicry
Bournemouth University (UK): MSc Green and Sustainable Chemistry with Biomimetics

Why Biomimicry?

Explore the intersection of biology, design, and sustainability in a rapidly growing field.
Address pressing challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution with nature-inspired solutions.
Make a positive impact on the world by creating innovative, environmentally friendly technologies and products.

Ready to unlock the secrets of nature for a sustainable future? Dive into the world of biomimicry and be a part of the solution!

#CareerSpotlight #Biomimicry

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Grades 9 - 12 Universities Counselling & Social/Personal Counselling

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Parents - https://calendly.com/lopez-igbis/parent-community-meeting
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Email - amanda.lopez@igbis.edu.my

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