Mailbox – Scots College. Keeping you posted

Michael Moore-Jones Yr13, Technology Prefect

No. 7 // 17 MAY 2012

A 21st Century education

This issue of Mailbox focuses on the use of technology at the College to enhance all aspects of learning from Years 1-13.

Whether it's in the classroom, creative arts, sports arena or at home, technology is an essential part of a 21st century education. Here we showcase some of the cool stuff our boys are doing with the latest Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) opportunities at Scots... and Technology Prefect Michael Moore-Jones Yr 13 lists his top 5 apps & websites that make students' (and parents') lives easier - a must read!

Some excITing developments at the College...

Alistair West

Alistair West

Information Communications Technology (ICT) Manager

Over the past 18 months there have been a number of exciting developments in the College’s IT infrastructure. Our internal network has been totally upgraded to 10 gigabyte speed throughout the College, is complimented by the new wireless network covering the entire campus and a fibre connection providing high speed internet and access to the Kiwi Advanced Research Education Network (KAREN) for staff and students.  To put it another way, our network has been upgraded from a country lane to the Autobahn; unlimited speed, no bottlenecks and plenty of lanes for all. Now it’s time to jump in the Ferrari and drive! read more

YEARS 1-6: Prep School SHARE YEARS 1-6: Prep School EVENTS AND NOTICES

18 May (Fri) Yr 1-6 Cross Country

20 May (Sun) College Open Afternoon, 2-4pm

21 & 22 May - Songs at Sunset - Senior Music Performance, 5pm

22 May (Tues) ICAS Computer Skills

25 May (Fri) College in Action morning, 9.30am - 12pm

30 May (Wed) Yr 4-6 Eastern Zone Cross Country

30 May (Wed) Years 1-6 Spanish Carrousel Theatre Visit

4 June (Mon) Queen's Birthday COLLEGE CLOSED

5-6 June (Tues-Wed) COLLEGE CLOSED - Staff Professional Development Days

19 June (Tues) Dinner @ Parliament w. Tom Scott & Maggie Barry - book now

Principal's Update Mr John Western

ACADEMIC

Hi-Tech Prep! - video update by Technology Leader Raffaele Volpicelli Muollo

Yr 5 PYP Inquiry (Video) : Migration & why people move in response to world events

Yr 6 PYP Exhibition: Planning for potential community topics

COMMUNITY

Mothers to School Afternoon

CULTURAL

Yr 1 & 2 Performing Arts - if you missed the show check out the video!

SPORT

Sports Draws & Results

EOTC & QUOTS

Year 4 Camp Report - Akatarawa Valley

Senior Syndicate Quots Tournament with QMC

NOTICES

Headmaster's recommended reading : Children & Money

Parent Opinion Survey 2012 please complete online by Wed 6 June, 5pm

Parents' Assoc Newsletter - May 2012

Invitation: Dinner @ Parliament with Tom Scott & Maggie Barry Tues 19 June - book now!

Wanted: Basketball Referees

2013 Almanac w. key dates now available

Principal Western to the rescue!

Feedback Form we value your feedback on all aspects of College life.
 

* Nb. we are aware there is currently a large amount of repetition in this 3-school e-newsletter format, so will be introducing an All-College section in the next edition, to make it easier to find information.

YEARS 7-10: Middle School SHARE YEARS 7-10: Middle School EVENTS AND NOTICES

20 May (Sun) College Open Afternoon, 2-4pm

18-20 May (Fri-Sun) 48 Hour Film Festival Competition

21 & 22 May - Songs at Sunset - Senior Music Performance, 5pm

24 May (Thurs) House Swimming (WRAC)

24 May (Thurs) Year 8 Parents Info Evening, 7.30pm

25 May (Fri) College in Action morning, 9.30am - 12pm

25-27 May (Fri-Sun) World Vision 40-Hour Famine

30 May (Wed) Yr 7-8 Eastern Zone Cross Country

1 June (Fri) Yr 7-13 Grandparents' Afternoon

4 June (Mon) Queen's Birthday - COLLEGE CLOSED

5-6 June (Tues-Wed) COLLEGE CLOSED - Staff Professional Development Days

18-20 May (Fri-Sun) 48 Hour Film Festival Competition

19 June (Tues) Dinner @ Parliament w. Tom Scott & Maggie Barry - book now

Principal's Update Mr Peter Cassie

ACADEMIC

Year 9 Scholarships (2013) applications close this Friday 18 May

Year 8 Parents Info Evening: re. transition to Year 9

ICAS Computer Studies Exam - 22 May

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Zac McChesney Yr7 - Game Designer

Ezekiel Fiso Yr7 - Dancer extraordinaire

Tiger Huang Yr9 - Chinese Speech Competition

Oliver Watson Yr8 - L6 Literacy Award

Cricket MVP's announced for Term 1

COMMUNITY

Grandparents' Afternoon - Friday 1 June, 12.45pm - 3pm

Pink Shirt Day photos

SPORT

News, updates & draws

Cross Country results - Inter-House Comp

Rugby Club  - season draws & results

NOTICES

Headmaster's recommended reading : Children & Money

Parent Opinion Survey 2012 please complete online by Wed 6 June, 5pm

Parents' Assoc Newsletter - May 2012

Parents' drop-off point at College

Invitation: Dinner @ Parliament with Tom Scott & Maggie Barry Tues 19 June - book now!

Wanted: Basketball Referees

Au revoir from French Tutor Nicolas Tocqueville

Gibb House E-news Term 2

2013 Almanac w. key dates now available

Feedback Form we value your feedback on all aspects of College life.
 

* Nb. we are aware there is currently a large amount of repetition in this 3-school e-newsletter format, so will be introducing an All-College section in the next edition, to make it easier to find information.

YEARS 11-13: Senior School SHARE YEARS 11-13: Senior School EVENTS AND NOTICES

18-20 May (Fri-Sun) 48 Hour Film Festival Competition

20 May (Sun) College Open Afternoon, 2-4pm

21 & 22 May - Songs at Sunset - Senior Music Performance, 5pm

22 May (Tues) New York University Abu Dhabi Info Event, Intercontinental Hotel, 6.30pm

24 May (Thurs) House Swimming (WRAC)

24 May (Thurs) University of Otago Info Evening, Westpac Stadium, 7.30pm

25 May (Fri) College in Action morning, 9.30am - 12pm

25-27 May (Fri-Sun) World Vision 40-Hour Famine

27 -30 May (Sun) Yr13 Geography Field Trip to Rotorua

1 June (Fri) Yr 7-13 Grandparents' Afternoon

4 June (Mon) Queen's Birthday - COLLEGE CLOSED

5-6 June (Tues-Wed) COLLEGE CLOSED - Staff Professional Development Days

18 June (Mon) University of Otago Law Career function

19 June (Tues) Dinner @ Parliament w. Tom Scott & Maggie Barry - book now

Headmaster's Update Mr Graeme Yule

ACADEMIC

Careers Information : Yr12 &13 
Upcoming Info Events for :
New York University Abu Dhabi
University of Otago
University of Otago Law Career Function

Yr11-13 Science Students - x2 competitions  this term

Yr 13 - Biology -photos from Field Trip to Kaikoura

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Louis Higgison Yr11 - Inline Hockey

Lifesaving Distinction Awards for six students

SPORT

News, updates & draws

Rugby Club  - season draws & results

Old Boy, Baskeballer Steven Adams visits from US

COMMUNITY

Grandparents' Afternoon - Friday 1 June, 12.45pm - 3pm

Pink Shirt Day photos

NOTICES

Headmaster's recommended reading : Children & Money

Parent Opinion Survey 2012 please complete online by Wed 6 June, 5pm

Parents' Assoc Newsletter - May 2012

Parents' drop-off point at College

Invitation: Dinner @ Parliament with Tom Scott & Maggie Barry Tues 19 June - book now!

Wanted: Basketball Referees

Au revoir from French Tutor Nicolas Tocqueville

Gibb House E-news Term 2

2013 Almanac w. key dates now available

Feedback Form we value your feedback on all aspects of College life.
 

* Nb. we are aware there is currently a large amount of repetition in this 3-school e-newsletter format, so will be introducing an All-College section in the next edition, to make it easier to find information.

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