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Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: info@istianjin.net
www.istianjin.org
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Dear Parents and Students
Today you should have received copies of your children’s Semester 1 Progress Reports, outlining their learning
successes over the semester and identifying areas for continued improvement for the coming semester.
You will note that the format of these reports is markedly different to those previously issued, and this
is because we have adopted the IB curriculum management and reporting software ‘ManageBac’
and unfortunately we have little control over the format and presentation. We understand that
the format is under review by the IB and we are certainly providing our own feedback in the
hope that the format, length, and content can be simplified.
We do hope you find the information shared in the reports to be informative and helpful.
Please do not hesitate to contact any of your children’s teachers with any questions or concerns
that may arise out of the information shared in the reports, and do take this opportunity to
celebrate their successes and set goals for the remainder of the school year. Congratulations
to all of our students on a fine semester’s work!
On Monday morning at 8:25AM we will hold the Secondary Semester 1 Awards Ceremony in the
Han Theatre. Students will be acknowledged for academic progress and excellence in all subject
disciplines, as well as across all disciplines with the Honor, High Honor, and MYP Learner awards.
Parents are invited to attend.
This year we are considering changes to the Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony in an effort to make it more meaningful
for the graduates, as well as more accessible and convenient for the wider community. Before a final decision
is made, a brief electronic survey will be sent to all Grade 12 parents on Monday requesting that they provide
feedback on the proposal.
At this time of year it is not uncommon to witness a surge in the number of community members contracting cold
and influenza viruses, and we are noting that a number of students are coming to school when they really should
remain home in bed. Please keep unwell students at home so that our entire community remains healthy. Thank
you for your support.
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Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: info@istianjin.net
www.istianjin.org
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2015/2017 IST Scholarship Announcement
The International School of Tianjin is once again proud to announce its scholarship program for students in
their final two years of school. The purpose of the scholarship program at IST is twofold: first, it provides
an outstanding educational opportunity each year for a limited number of current IST students of
exceptional talent who are experiencing clearly-demonstrated financial need; and second, it provides that
same opportunity to a limited number of non-IST students of exceptional talent in order to enrich the
overall quality of both our student population and our IB Diploma Program. This latter group may or may
not have financial need.
Description and Value of Scholarships
The IST scholarships are awarded for a period of up to two years to students about to enter 11th grade. The
following scholarships are offered:
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Full scholarships: equivalent to the cost of all tuition and capital fees for grades 11 and 12.
Tuition scholarships: equivalent to the cost of tuition only for grades 11 and 12.
Bursaries: equivalent to half the cost of tuition fees for grades 11 and 12.
IST scholarship students will benefit from an outstanding education in their final two years of school.
Students who successfully complete the two-year program will be awarded the IST High School Diploma.
IST is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and students have the opportunity to earn the full
IB Diploma, which is highly regarded by competitive universities worldwide as an entrance qualification.
Selection Process
A maximum of three IST scholarships or bursaries may be awarded every year to current-IST-student
candidates. A similar number will be awarded to students outside of the IST community. The selection
process will include examinations, a formal interview, and a final selection by the IST Scholarship
Committee of the IST School Board of Governors.
In making its recommendations, the IST Scholarship Committee will give consideration to:
 Candidates who demonstrate a high level of academic potential
o IST candidates must have achieved honors/high honors or equivalent in at least 2 of the
previous three semesters
o Other candidates must be in the top 25 percent of their school class
 Candidates who have the ability to make a significant contribution to the life of the school
o through heavy involvement in CAS activities
o through active promotion of the IB Diploma program
o through active leadership within the school community
 Specifically for current IST students, candidates who have a demonstrated need for financial
assistance.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Students of all nationalities are invited to apply for an IST scholarship. Current students at IST with
demonstrable financial difficulty are welcome to apply. A strong command of written and spoken English is
essential. It is the policy of the school that a family cannot receive more than 1 full scholarship at any given
time. Students with other family members currently receiving scholarships may not be offered scholarships
for the full two years of the award.
Method of Application
All candidates should contact the school to receive an application package. The closing date for applications is
Friday, February 13th, 2015 at 12:00 PM. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered. The
scholarship examinations will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 9:00am to 2:30pm. Interviews will be
held in the week of 9-13 March. Scholarship awards will be announced by 10 April.
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Tel: 86 22 28592001
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Email: info@istianjin.net
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Scholarship Application Form
Please complete all parts of this application form.
Student Information:
___________________
Family Name
_____________________
First Names
Gender: Male / Female
_____________________
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)
_________________
Age
_____________________
Nationality & Citizenship
__________________
Native Language
_______________________________________________________________________
Language(s) Spoken at Home
_______________________________________________________________________
Other Languages Spoken
_______________________________________________________________________
E-mail Address
Schools Attended:
(Begin with present school)
Grade(s)
School Name
Location
(city/country)
Language(s) of
Instruction
Dates Attended
mm/yy – mm/yy
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Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: info@istianjin.net
www.istianjin.org
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Parent Information:
(Please attach a business card with your company name and address)
Father:
_____________________
Last Name
____________________
First Name
_____________________________________________
Company Name:
_________________________
Nationality & Citizenship
_________________________
Position:
Address ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
____________________
Telephone Number
______________________
Fax Number
__________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address:
Mother:
_____________________
Last Name
____________________
First Name
_____________________________________________
Company Name:
_________________________
Nationality & Citizenship
_________________________
Position:
Address ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
____________________
Telephone Number
______________________
Fax Number
__________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address:
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Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: info@istianjin.net
www.istianjin.org
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Signatures:
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Student
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Father
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Mother
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Date
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Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: info@istianjin.net
www.istianjin.org
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Required Documents
Students will need to obtain copies of their last two school reports. If they are in a
language other than English, they must be translated and notarized.
From the Student
A Personal Statement that includes:
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Information about you and your interests.
Why you are applying for the scholarship at the International School of Tianjin.
Transcript from your current school that has reference to honor roll and/or class
ranking
Any other details relevant to your scholarship application.
From the IST Parent
If consideration of financial hardship is sought, parents must provide the following:
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Their own formal letter of explanation, detailing their financial circumstances.
A letter from an employer which clearly states that tuition is not provided for by
the company, either directly or indirectly (in the form of an employee stipend or a
salary adjustment).
Optional
You may choose to attach personal letters of recommendation. If the letters are in a
language other than English, they must be translated and notarized.
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Weishan South Road,
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Tianjin 300350 P.R.China
Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: info@istianjin.net
www.istianjin.org
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The Scholarship Selection Process
Application
Students wishing to apply for a scholarship must submit the Scholarship Application Form no later
than 12:00 pm Friday, February 13th, 2015. This form includes personal details and educational
background.
Students must also attach any and all required supporting documentation (see details in
‘Required Documents’ information).
Incomplete applications will not be considered and late submissions will not be accepted.
Examinations
Examinations will be held at the school on Saturday, February 28th from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Students will complete three examination papers
a) Mathematics – testing mathematical skills and problem solving.
9:00am – 10:30am
b) English – testing reading comprehension and essay writing.
10:45am – 12:15pm
c) Science – a test of general problem solving, logic skills and scientific writing. This is not
based on any specific course content.
12:30pm – 1:45pm
Interview
Following the examinations, selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the
selection panel. The selection panel will consist of the Director, the Secondary Principal, the
Diploma Coordinator and members of the IST Board of Governors. The contribution that the
student can make to the school and their long term and short-term goals, will be the main points
for discussion. Students are welcome to bring supporting evidence to the interview. These
interviews will be scheduled for the week of 9-13 March.
Results
Candidates will be informed of their results by 10 April.
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Elementary Updates
It is always a delight to welcome back students and their families after the Winter Break and catch
up on their news. Likewise I am always glad to see our teachers come back refreshed and ready for
action. The semester ahead will be busy but undoubtedly rewarding. We would also like to extend
a very warm welcome to our new families, many of whom have arrived in the last week or so. We
hope that you are feeling “at home” in our IST community and feel able to ask questions and seek
help from us. We are happy to be of assistance!
There are a few informational items that I would like to remind you of.
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Please note that students may not stay on the school campus after school unless they are a
part of an official IST activity or being supervised by a parent or designated adult. If this is
not the case, students should go home at 3.15. There is no teacher supervision of students
after school hours and therefore it is not safe for students to be on campus alone.
All cyclists should wear a helmet when on the school premises. Please do not use bicycles,
scooters or rollerblades inside or in between buildings where there are pedestrians.
If you would like your child to be able to walk home by him/herself (Original County),
parents must complete the permission form following this article. If this is not done, please
be aware that the guard at the gate will stop your child and parents will be called to pick
up. (Forms completed in Semester 1 are still valid for the rest of the year)
As always, we are looking forward to our Elementary Assemblies in the weeks ahead. These are an
opportunity to celebrate learning and enjoy time together as a community.
Finally, you should have received your child’s report card today. Please feel free to follow through
with your child’s teachers if you have any questions regarding their progress. We are very proud of
the students’ accomplishments and looking forward to seeing further learning in Semester 2.
It only remains to wish you all the best for 2015 and to let you know that I am looking forward to
working alongside our Elementary School families in the months ahead.
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PERMISSION FOR MY CHILD TO WALK/RIDE TO AND FROM SCHOOL UNSUPERVISED BY AN
ADULT
Valid from January 19, 2015 until June 11, 2015
Please sign, date and return this form to: International School of Tianjin, Elementary
School
I give permission to _________________________________ who is in ___________________________________
(Name of student)
(Grade)
to walk/ride to and from school unsupervised. I agree that my child is capable of doing so on
his / her own. I understand that going home without an adult is a choice and that once my
child leaves the school grounds, I am fully responsible for him/her, and the school will not be
held liable for my child’s safety.
Students must have their school ID card with them as they leave the gate in order to identify
themselves to the guard. Children will not be allowed to leave the grounds without confirming
who they are and that they have permission to leave the grounds on their own.
Parents Signature _________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
Principal’s Acknowledgement ___________________________________________Date _______________________
Please note: this form will remain on file and function as a general permission form for the
dates indicated or until rescinded in writing by a parent or guardian. Additional forms specific
to events will still be required as needed.
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Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: info@istianjin.net
www.istianjin.org
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IST MENU
Main A: Western & Main B: Asian
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Main A
Pork Curry
咖喱猪肉
Sauteed Tomato Bacon
Spaghetti
炒培根茄汁意面
Meat Ball w/Spicy Tomato
Sauce
牛肉丸辣味番茄汁
Macaroni Beef
牛肉通心粉
Meat Loaf
牛肉面包
Main B
Chicken Schnitzel
炸鸡排
Roasted Chicken w/Garlic
蒜香烤鸡
Malaysian Chicken Satay
鸡肉沙爹
Korean Style Fried
GlutinousFlour w/Sausage
香肠炒年糕配蔬菜
Thai Roasted Chicken Leg
w/Sweet and Sour Sauce
泰式酸甜汁烤鸡
Daily Starch
French Fries
薯条
Steamed Rice w/Corn
蒸米饭
Indonesian Fried Rice
w/Cracker
印尼炒饭
Roast Potato w/Thyme
百里香土豆
Fried Rice w/ Chives
香葱米饭
Mixed Vegetable
什锦蔬菜
Mashed Potato
土豆泥
Butter Spinach Rice
Soup/Salad
Chicken Soup 鸡丝汤
Fusilli Salad
螺旋面沙拉
Pumpkin Soup
南瓜汤
Russian Salad
俄罗斯蔬菜沙拉
Spinach Soup
菠菜汤
Eggplant Salad
茄子沙拉
Sol Long Tang
米饭牛肉汤
Garden Salad
蔬菜沙拉
Green Pea Soup
青豆汤
Dry Tofu Salad
拌腐竹
Hot
Vegetable
Cauliflower Gratin w/and
Carrot
焗菜花和胡萝卜
Steamed Pumpkin
蒸南瓜
Stir Fried Broccoli Carrot Corn
炒西兰花胡萝卜玉米粒
Kimchi
泡菜
Mix Vegetable
炒什蔬
Dessert
Pear Cake 梨蛋糕
Daily Fruit
Cookies
Daily Fruit
Ice Cream
Daily Fruit
Napoleon 拿破仑
Daily Fruit
Chocolate Doughnut 甜甜圈
Drink
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
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Vegetable
Set menu includes: Choice of 1 main dish from (A or B) + daily starch & hot veggie; Choice of 1 (dessert or daily fruit cut); Choice of daily soup or
salad; Choice of 1 (juice,water, or yoghurt).
Name:
Morning
Snacks
Set
Lunch
Grade:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2015.1.19
2015.1.20
2015.1.21
2015.1.22
2015.1.23
Yoghurt
Fruit Cut
Mini Muffin
Fruit Cut
Raisin Danish
Fruit Cut
Ham Sandwich
Fruit Cut
Croissant
Fruit Cut
Pizza(Salami,
Cheese)
Chicken Schnitzel
Pork Patty
Chicken Dumplings
Vegetable Sticks
Mashed Potato
Fried Rice
Potato Sticks
Sweet Corn
Broccoli and Corn
Carrot and
Cucumber Sticks
Broccoli and Corn
Lettuce and Tomato
Daily Fruit
Daily Fruit
Fruit and Ice Cream
Daily Fruit
Daily Fruit
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Juice/Water/Yoghurt
Baked Beef
Macaroni
Morning snack offer available at 5 rmb, Sanck are only available for daily set lunch consumers.
Please return the form to your classroom teacher assistant by Jan 16 (Friday)
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Tel: 86 22 28592001
Fax: 86 22 28592007
Email: info@istianjin.net
www.istianjin.org
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diary dates
Wednesday - January 28, 2015
New Parent Orientation
Wednesday - February 4, 2015
First Semester Secondary Awards Assembly
Friday - February 6, 2015
CCA Session 2 Last Day
Secondary Winter Formal
Sports Dates
January 17, 2015
HS ISAC basketball tournaments-­‐ Boys at
BSB, girls at IST
MS ISCOT table tennis at IST
January 24, 2015
MS ISAC tournaments for all teams-­‐ U12
girls@HISB, U12 boys@DCB, U13 boys
IST, U13 girls@BIBA, U14 boys@ISB, U14
girls@TEDA
Monday~Friday - February 9~13, 2015
China Week
January 29 ~ 31, 2015
HS basketball ACAMIS tournament in
Guangzhou
Friday - February 13, 2015
Deadline for Scholarships Applications
January 30,2015
Elementary IST Table tennis tournament
February 5, 2015
Elementary G3-­‐5 Badminton tournament-­‐
Girls at IST, boys at TIS
February 9, 2015
Season 3 sports season begins-­‐ HS soccer,
MS & HS badminton and MS basketball
IST Co – Curricular Activities (CCA) information:
Welcome to the IST Co- Curricular Activities (CCA) Program for 2014-2015
Session 2 Co – Curricular Activities (CCA) Dates:
• Mon. - Sun. Oct 13 - 19 CCA Session 2 Sign Up Online OPEN
• Sun. Oct 19- Registration DEADLINE
• Mon. Oct 27 – Confirmation List of Session 2 CCAs Distributed to Students & Teachers
• Mon. Nov. 10 – First Day of Session 2
• Fri. Feb. 6 – Last Day of Session 2
For any questions about the IST Co- Curricular Activities (CCA) program, please contact the activities
office, Guo Ying or Durian Wang, telephone 022 2859 2003 extension 8150, or visit http://
istianjinelearning.org/asa