This Month's Feature
Nexus Secondary Scholarship Programme
Closing date for application: 15th August 2011, 5.00pm.
At Nexus International School, Putrajaya, we believe in providing learners the opportunity to experience an international education in a culturally diverse environment. The Nexus Secondary Scholarship Programme offers a full scholarship to Malaysian students who are keen to enrol in the school in Year 8 (UPSR students) and Year 10 (PMR students), leading to the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Education) and GCSE (General Certificate of Education) examinations. The scholarship also includes full boarding at the brand new Nexus Boarding House for candidates who want to live far away from home.
[Click here for more information about the Nexus Secondary Scholarship Programme.]
Community Updates & Going-Ons
I have a dog.
His name is Fred.
He won't play fetch.
He won't play dead.
He won't shake hands
or sit or stay
or bark or beg
or run and play.
Story of the Week
Latest Updates & Happenings
2011 Malaysian School Term Holidays
Malaysian Public Holidays 2011
For schools in Perlis, Penang, Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Malacca, Johor, Pahang, Sabah, Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
(*School in Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu begin a day earlier for all dates)
| Term | Holidays And School Days | Start | End | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Days | 03.01.2011 | 11.03.2011 | 50 |
| Mid-Term Break | 12.03.2011 | 20.03.2011 | 9 | |
| School Days | 21.03.2011 | 27.05.2011 | 21 | |
| Mid-Year Break | 28.05.2011 | 12.06.2011 | 16 | |
| 2 | School Days | 13.06.2011 | 26.08.2011 | 55 |
| Mid-Term Break | 27.08.2011 | 04.09.2011 | 9 | |
| School Days | 05.09.2011 | 18.11.2011 | 56 | |
| Year End Break | 19.11.2011 | 01.01.2012 | 44 |
Total number of school days including public holidays: 210 days
Total number of holidays: 78 days
Source: Education Ministry
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Science and Mathematics to be continued in both English and Bahasa until 2015
Science and mathematics will continue to be taught in both English and Bahasa Malaysia until year 2015. This is when the final batch of students in PPSMI (teaching of science and mathematics in English) programme completed their secondary education.
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Health Programme to Start in Schools
Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai announced that the Health and Education Ministries would jointly launch a pilot mental health programme in four secondary schools.
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Sri KDU International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship
[Click here to download the Application Form]
Sri KDU® International School is an authorised school of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB World School). The School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at its school campus in Kota Damansara, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a demanding pre-university course of study that
gives holders access to the world's leading universities. It is a comprehensive two-year international
curriculum. Students of the programme share an academic experience that emphasizes critical thinking,
intercultural understanding and exposure to a variety of points of view.
[Click here for full details.]
Nexus Secondary Scholarship 2010/11
The Nexus International School, Putrajaya (NISP) Secondary Scholarship Programme offers a full scholarship to Malaysian learners who are keen to enrol in the school in Years 10 and 11, leading to the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Education) and GCSE (General Certificate of Education) examinations.
[Click here for full details.]
Health through awareness campaign
Dates: 2011-07-12 to 2011-07-12
HEALTH THROUGH AWARENESS
Parents you are invited to our health awareness campaign at Nilai International School.
Venue: 1st Floor Admin Block
Date : Tuesday 12th July 2011
Program:
9.30 am - 11.00 pm - Free Health Screening - BP Check , Body Fat Analysis Test and Body Mass Index Check.
2.00pm - 3.00pm - Health Talk by NCI Consultant - Dr.Shahidan Bin Yusof.
Our address:
Nilai International School (NO7 E244)
NO. 3, Persiaran Kolej BBN, Putra Nilai,
71800 Negeri Sembilan.
Tel : +(6)06 8502 188
+(6)03 7957 6988 (Petaling Jaya)
Fax : +(6)06 8502 189
Email : enquiry@nis.edu.my
Website: http://www.nis.edu.my
Quantum 'Parents as Resourceful Coach' Workshop
Dates: 2011-08-06 to 2011-08-06
Date: Saturday 6th August
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Garden International School
Taylors Education Group, with Quantum Education, have pleasure in inviting you to Parents As Resourcefull Coaches. This workshop is designed to help parents learn coaching strategies that will assist them in raising resourceful and confident children.
International Education at Nexus Opens Up Many Roads
Dates: 2011-05-28 to 2011-05-28
Come and find out more at the special preview sessions.
Topic: Personalising Learning in an International Secondary School
Dr. Stuart Martin
Principal
Nexus International School
Topic: 21st Century Boarding School Experience
Trevor Schubert
Director of Boarding
Nexus International School
There is also an OPEN WEEK on 28 May and 30 May to 3 June at Nexus International School,
Putrajaya. Come and witness how the school develops students to become independent learners,
critical thinkers and high achievers.
This is a great opportunity to meet with our highly qualified expatriate teachers to find out about the
Primary and Secondary curriculums as well as visit the preview rooms at the new Nexus Boarding
House.
A Pioneer Discount of RM6,000 per annum is offered to the first 30 Full Boarding Applications.*
Visit www.nexus.edu.my now for more information on the Open Week.
* Terms and Conditions apply
International Education at Nexus Opens Up Many Roads
Dates: 2011-05-24 to 2011-05-24
Come and find out more at the special preview sessions.
Topic: Personalising Learning in an International Secondary School
Dr. Stuart Martin
Principal
Nexus International School
Topic: 21st Century Boarding School Experience
Trevor Schubert
Director of Boarding
Nexus International School
There is also an OPEN WEEK on 28 May and 30 May to 3 June at Nexus International School,
Putrajaya. Come and witness how the school develops students to become independent learners,
critical thinkers and high achievers.
This is a great opportunity to meet with our highly qualified expatriate teachers to find out about the
Primary and Secondary curriculums as well as visit the preview rooms at the new Nexus Boarding
House.
A Pioneer Discount of RM6,000 per annum is offered to the first 30 Full Boarding Applications.*
Visit www.nexus.edu.my now for more information on the Open Week.
* Terms and Conditions apply
International Education at Nexus Opens Up Many Roads
Dates: 2011-05-18 to 2011-05-18
Come and find out more at the special preview sessions.
Topic: Personalising Learning in an International Secondary School
Dr. Stuart Martin
Principal
Nexus International School
Topic: 21st Century Boarding School Experience
Trevor Schubert
Director of Boarding
Nexus International School
There is also an OPEN WEEK on 28 May and 30 May to 3 June at Nexus International School,
Putrajaya. Come and witness how the school develops students to become independent learners,
critical thinkers and high achievers.
This is a great opportunity to meet with our highly qualified expatriate teachers to find out about the
Primary and Secondary curriculums as well as visit the preview rooms at the new Nexus Boarding
House.
A Pioneer Discount of RM6,000 per annum is offered to the first 30 Full Boarding Applications.*
Visit www.nexus.edu.my now for more information on the Open Week.
* Terms and Conditions apply
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- Erma Bombeck
"Go fry an egg"
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