SIS HoS News - January 16, 2026

Dear SIS Community,

TEDxSIS is one of the events during our year that I love. It is a showcase of talent that is unmatched. Having the chance to see young people who are so articulate and insightful on stage is a true joy. There is an undoubted talent in so many of our students, and it is a feature of SIS that we have talented teachers who help to bring that talent to the fore.

Our student speakers and teachers work together to prepare for TEDxSIS at our Bootcamps.  Over the last two bootcamps on November 23 and December 13, student and teacher speakers from across both The Bay and Net Valley campuses prepared for the main event. I’d like to recognize student organizers — Shian (G12 lead organizer), Minsung (G11 curator), Eunsol and Lucy (G11 and G9 designers), and Evie (G12 event manager) — student facilitators Ms. Laird and Ms. Camille, and lead organizers Mr. Ku and Ms. Nisse.

I still well remember the first TEDxSIS. I know how much care goes into making great events.  Bootcamps focus on drafting, timing, and persuasive techniques. Speakers clarify their claims and calls to action, with expectations for regular work with their coaches.  Skills such as “How to Sound Smart” convincing delivery, slide design, are perfected along with hands-on rehearsal.

For anyone who has been in an audience, you will know TEDx is our IB curriculum in action! The Learner Profile is so evident with our Communicators being Risk-takers and Thinkers. The process also develops our foundational skills of self-management, research, and collaboration.

This important Co-Curricular Activity also reinforces the truly international and inclusive experience that SIS offers. Diverse topics connect many perspectives. Our students start with talent, and it is the coaching and feedback of our expert teachers that makes a real difference and creates the magic that is never forgotten.

Save the date: TEDxSIS takes the stage for “Minds Wide Open" on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at The Bay Theatre. I definitely recommend this to everyone as a wonderful showcase of how the SIS education inspires the best from students.

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Thank you to the many families who have submitted a response to our midyear survey. This helps us to prioritize the most important matters at school. Your views and comments go directly to me. Next month I will host a community session to review all the data. Here’s the final chance to have your thoughts included. 

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亲爱的SIS社区成员：

TEDxSIS是一年中我最喜爱的活动之一，也是一个令人难忘的才华展示舞台。看到我们的学生在舞台上表达清晰、见解深刻，真是一种莫大的喜悦。许多学生都展现出非凡的才能，而SIS的特色之一，就是有出色的老师们引导和支持他们，将这些才能充分展现出来。

我们的学生演讲者和老师会在TEDxSIS训练营中共同准备。在11月23日和12月13日举办的两次训练营中，来自太子湾和网谷两个校区的学生和老师演讲者们都为主活动做了充分准备。我想特别感谢学生组织者——Shian（12年级首席组织者）、Minsung（11年级策展人）、Eunsol和Lucy（11年级及9年级设计师）、Evie（12年级活动经理）；导师Ms. Laird和Ms. Camille；以及主要组织者Mr. Ku和Ms. Nisse。

我仍清晰记得第一次TEDxSIS的情景，也深知一场精彩活动背后的用心。训练营侧重演讲稿撰写、时间掌控和说服技巧的训练。演讲者需要明确自己的观点和行动呼吁，并定期与指导老师沟通和练习。诸如“如何表达得更聪明”、有说服力的演讲方式、幻灯片设计等技能，都通过反复练习不断打磨。

任何曾作为观众的人都知道，TEDxSIS是IB课程理念的生动体现！学习者特质在这里充分展现——我们的沟通者既勇于尝试，又善于思考。同时，这一过程也锻炼了学生的自我管理、研究与合作等核心能力。

这一重要的课外活动也体现了SIS真正的国际化和包容性体验。多元主题融合了不同视角，学生们从自身才华出发，在老师的指导和反馈下，创造出令人难忘的精彩瞬间。

请留意日程：TEDxSIS将于2026年2月8日星期日在太子湾剧院上演，本次主题为“Minds Wide Open”。我衷心推荐大家前来观看，这将是一场充分展现SIS教育如何激发学生最佳表现的精彩盛会。

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感谢已经填写我们学年中问卷调查的众多家庭。您的反馈帮助我们确定学校最重要的工作重点。您提出的意见和建议我都会亲自查看。下个月，我将举办一次咖啡晨会，回顾所有问卷调查数据。如果您还没有分享想法，现在仍可扫码参与问卷调查，我们非常欢迎您的声音。

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