Nanjing International School hosted its first ACAMIS VEX V5 Robotics Scrimmage. With custom-built and programmed robots for the 2024-25 “VEX High Stakes” season, 140 students and coaches from schools across China descended upon NIS ready to do battle. Over the day, 26 separate teams fought their way through the qualifying matches, narrowing the field down to 8 alliance teams for the finals.
School News
Our 9-and-under swimmers held the first Shanghai Swim League Development Swim meet of the season in Nanjing. The development swim meets stand for participation and fun with only a small competitive aspect – young swimmers come together and share their passion for swimming, cultivating a culture of lifelong participation in aquatic activities.
Our Counselling team offered sessions for Primary and Secondary parents focusing on growth mindset and resilience, with practical social-emotional learning strategies at home to help manage emotions and prepare students for the future
Laughter. Cool dance moves. NIS Primary School leapt into action to compete with fancy footwork and creative coordination during the Just Dance House Challenge! The event transformed the Blue Gym into a stage filled with spirited movement, teamwork, and joy as students and teachers danced for Red, Green, and Blue!
Nanjing International School’s 3-way conference model brings students, parents, and teachers together in a collaborative setting with open dialogue about student progress and future goals. This model transforms the typical conference dynamic to create a balanced, inclusive conversation where each participant holds an essential role in shaping the student’s learning experience.
One of our most exciting Discover China trip destinations this year was the ancient capital of Xi’an. Grade 10 explored the city with hands-on, immersive experiences that brought Chinese history and culture to life, transforming Xi’an into a classroom without walls over a thousand kilometers from Nanjing.
It’s one of our biggest community events of the year! The highly-anticipated PTA Autumn Festival at NIS is a spooky good time when our inclusive learning community gets together to connect over costumes, activities for all ages, and delicious food. This year, almost our entire community joined the festival, making it a huge success!
The annual Primary School Variety Show at NIS was an inspiring celebration of student talent, featuring a diverse range of performances by students from Grades 1 to 5. In line with our school’s mission of fostering personal excellence, students took to the stage with acts that showcased their dedication and passion.
The recent NIS Pre-K/K1 trip to the Nanjing Underwater World aquarium was an exciting hands-on learning experience that captivated the curiosity of our youngest learners. This visit, perfectly suited to the inquiry-based approach of our Early Years, built on students’ growing interest and curiosity about their classroom fish tanks.