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20th March 2019

FOBISIA launches Teaching Community Conference!

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CPD Activities

• Developing Excellence in Writing JAWS: 26th - 27th April 2019 • Business & Economics JAWS: 3rd - 4th May 2019

• Talented Maths JAWS: 17th - 18th May 2019 • Middle Leaders - Leading Teaching and Learning JAWS: 7th-8th June 2019 • Sociology and Social Science JAWS: 14th-15th June 2019

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FOBISIA COMMUNITY FORUM

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https://community.fobisia.org/register Instructions Here

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3rd BIENNIAL FOBISIA TEACHING COMMUNITY CONFERENCE

FOBISIA Shares

15-16 November 2019

Excellent CPD & networking opportunities A great opportunity to visit Penang, Malaysia St. Christopher’s International Primary School (SCIPS)

Keynote Speaker

ROSS McGILL is founder is the founder of @TeacherToolkit. An experienced teacher and school leader, Ross has worked in some of the most challenging schools in London over the past three decades. Ross is one of the ‘most followed educators on Twitter in the UK’ and Managing Director of @TeacherToolkit. In December 2015, he was nominated for The Sunday Times ‘500 Most Influential People in Britain 2015‘ and remains the only classroom teacher to have featured. He is currently training teachers across the UK, a PGCE tutor and studying for his EdD at Cambridge University.

Conference Details

Conference Fee - SGD400:

Welcome Cocktail Reception - Thursday Evening 14 November Conference, Refreshments & Lunch - Friday 15 & Saturday 16 November Local Transfers - From recommended hotels to the venue

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Details Coming Soon!

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Wish you could connect with colleagues in your school and and others across Asia to ask questions, collaborate and share practice?

Join the FOBISIA Community Forum.

A recent Stanford study found that companies that promoted collaborative working were five times as likely to be high performing.

Community Forum

The FOBISIA Community Forum is a vibrant professional online community developed exclusively for FOBISIA Member Schools.

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Raising Standards in Mathematics – Primary JAWS Developing Fluency, Reasoning and Problem Solving Hosted by Harrow International School Bangkok 22nd March & 23rd March 2019 Timings: Friday: 8.30 – 15.30 Saturday: 9.00 – 13.30 Cost: $60 US Includes lunch, transport to and from the hotel and relevant resources on both days.

Accommodation: Centara Grand (Lad Prao) https://www.centarahotelsresor ts.com/centaragrand/cglb/ Registration: Please register here by Friday 4th February 2018.

More information: emily_wr@harrowschool.ac.th Please do not book flights or accommodation until we confirm that there are enough participants registered to proceed.

Harrow workshops offered: • • •

Bridging the gap between EYFS and Year One Stretching the Higher Ability Reasoning

During the Job Alike Workshop (JAWS) there will be an opportunity to network with teachers from other FOBISIA schools to share good practice within the primary age range and how this is being developed in their schools.

There is an expectation that all attendees actively participate throughout the two days and so the full agenda will be completed once all the participants are registered. Possible discussion areas, workshops or presentations could include: • • • • •

Mental Fluency- beyond recall Real Life, Practical Problem Solving Mathematical Vocabulary in the ESL Classroom Fractions 3 Ways (fluency, reasoning and problem solving).

Geometry 3 Ways (fluency, reasoning and problem solving).

We look forward to seeing you there!

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WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS Talk 4 Writing Introducing, embedding and extending the Pie Corbett approach across both Primary and Secondary.

Exemplars, resources, sample material and examples of effective impact.

Additional links to effective Guided Reading strategies also included.

Excellence Tool kit Resources and training to enable the very best from young writers to upskill and develop their ideas across all lessons.

SCHEDULE Friday 26th April 2019 8:00am - 12:00pm 2:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday 27th April 2019 9:00am - 1:30pm

COST The fee for attending will be 60USD; this covers lunch, transportation (to and from the hotel) and any resources.

ACCOMMODATION Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam BND150.00 per night Click HERE for more info The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Brunei BND265.00 per night

JAWS WORKSHOP EXCELLENCE IN WRITING April 26th - 27th, 2019 International School Brunei (ISB)

WORKSHOP AIMS Aimed at all Primary and Secondary practitioners including teachers and teaching assistants. During the Job Alike Workshop (JAWS) there will be an opportunity to network with teachers from other FOBISIA schools to share good practice within both the Primary and Secondary age ranges. There is an expectation that all attendees actively participate throughout the two days and so the full agenda will be confirmed once registrations are completed.

REGISTRATION Please register HERE by Friday 15th March 2019

Click HERE for more info

CONTACT

PLEASE DO NOT BOOK FLIGHTS OR ACCOMMODATION UNTIL WE CONFIRM THAT THERE ARE ENOUGH PARTICIPANTS REGISTERED TO PROCEED.

For any queries regarding the workshop please contact Rick Smith rsmith@ac.isb.edu.bn

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CREATING AN AUTHENTIC SERVICE LEARNING CULTURE FOBISIA JAWs

3 to 4 May 2019 This JAWS is open to anyone interested in establishing an authentic culture of service learning in their school. There will be ample opportunity for participants to collaborate and share during the JAWS. Workshops will depend on what is being offered by attendees but there will also be a ‘show and tell’ session where all participating schools will be able to showcase their work. In addition, we plan to include a visit to Sekolah Bisa!; a life-enhancing, micro-school conceived and managed by IB CAS students from BSJ.

Potential topics for workshops are: • • • • • •

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Embedding service learning in the MYP Curriculum.

A vertical articulation of service learning.

Introducing service learning in the primary school.

Managing the balance - local needs and global priorities.

Driving service learning through the House System.

Embedding student led action research into service learning.

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The following workshops are already confirmed: • • • • • •

Empowering students to initiate service learning in school.

‘Champions for Change’ - embedding service learning in the Primary School.

Cultivating sustainable service learning relationships in IB. Using a character based framework to drive service learning.

Developing a strategic vision for service learning .

Facilitating meaningful student reflection to shape a service mindset.

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Pre-JAWs Service Learning Workshop Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals in your school 2 May

We are also delighted to be able to offer participants the opportunity to join us for a full day workshop with d’Arcy Lunn from Teaspoons of Change. D’Arcy also works with The Jump Foundation as a Global Citizenship Director. For those of you who don’t know the Jump Foundation is a non-profit social enterprise that works to inspire, empower and engage individuals in leadership development, community building and global citizenship education.

“Teaspoons of Change are small but significant ideas, attitudes and actions that have a positive impact on people and the planet” d’Arcy’s workshop will be a focused, active and experiential day of learning. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to either begin embedding or further embed the SDGs in their school.

For further information please contact louise_jeffs@bsj.sch.id

Please follow this link to the booking form

Cost US$60

(US$160 if attending the Teaspoons of Change workshop)

Bintaro Jaya Sektor 9 Jl. Raya Jombang-Ciledug, Pondok Aren Tangerang 15227. JAKARTA-INDONESIA Tel. (+62) (0) 21 745 167 | www.bsj.sch.id

Bus transport will be provided to and from Aviary Hotel on both Friday and Saturday.

Sales Manager Email Phone number Website Address

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: Mr Tino Antonio : tino.antonio@aviaryhotel.com and reservation@aviaryhotel.com : +62 21 8082 8384 / +62 81236096318 : www.aviaryhotel.com : Jl. Boulevard Bintaro Blok B7 No. BD/3-3A Bintaro Jaya, Sektor 7, Tangerang Selatan 15224, Indonesia Issue 26, 20th March 2019

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MATHS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL JAWS 2019 Jerudong International School, Brunei Friday 3rd-4th May 2019

This Job Alike Workshop will be an opportunity for Maths teachers across the region to get together to share great practice about teaching and learning in Maths. All participants will be engaged in creating the agenda to ensure that the two day workshop meets the needs of all attendees. A few suggested session ideas could be: 1.Current evidence based practice and what this looks like in the classroom 2.Developing high quality examples and questions that challenge all learners 3.How rich tasks can work alongside cognitive load theory 4.The new IB curriculum: a. New topics and how to teach them b. Structuring the course c. What does excellence look like? d. Paper 3 5.The new A level curriculum: a. The emphasis on applications and modelling b. The use of technology in class and in exams 6.Maths games and how to use them in class The sessions above are merely suggestions and we hope that the timetable will develop depending on the interests and experiences of those attending.

Please fill in this form to register for this event by the 3rd April.

The fee for attending will be $80BND. The fee will include lunch, transport to and from the hotel plus relevant resources.

Suggested accommodation for the event is the Radisson Hotel. The rate per night is approximately $150 BND+10% tax.

To contact the hotel please email reservations.brunei@radisson.com.

Please do not book flights until the event is confirmed.

Any further enquiries please email rebecca.baker@jis.edu.bn Kind regards Rebecca Baker Head of Maths Faculty

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Mother Tongue Program in International Schools th - 4th 3rd May 2019 3 – 4th May 20198.30 8.30- –15.30 15:30 Hosted by Tanglin Trust School Singapore

During the Job Alike Workshop (JAWs) there will be an opportunity to network with teachers from other FOBISIA schools to share experiences and effective practice on running the Mother Tongue program in International Schools.

We expect educators who attend this JAWs to leave with an understanding of ways for running the Mother Tongue program in KS3-4 and SSST in KS5, along with some ideas for language placement.

The JAWs will offer detailed insight into:      

Running the Mother Tongue program as an extra or core Diagnostics for language placement Differentiation in the Mother Tongue classroom IB Pathway and SSST MT programme continuity across the school Raise the profile of Mother Tongue

Accommodation: The recommended hotel is The Park Avenue Rochester Hotel which is about 10 minutes from school.

The contact email for booking reservation at the Park Avenue Rochester Hotel is pareservations@uel.sg When you email them, please include Kumari kumari.manikam@tts.edu.sg so that the corporate rates are given to you. Superior rooms are S$250.

Transport: This will be provided between The Rochester hotel and the school daily Registration: Please click here to register by the 29th March 2019.

Cost: S$50 to be paid on arrival in cash. Receipts will be issued.

If you have any questions please contact cpd@tts.edu.sg

Other suggestions are welcomed!

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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS

JAWS @ GISKL

3rd & 4th May 2019 Personalisation, Assessment, Feedback and Understanding by Design ...Personalisation so every student can reach their potential, ...Assessment to determine evidence of understanding, ...Feedback to move learners forward, and ...Understanding by Design so we are planning with the end in mind when designing curriculum, assessments and lessons ...plus much more

Garden International School, Kuala Lumpur 3rd & 4th May 2019

220RMÂ

Recommended hotel: For more information click here to visit the BusEconJAWS2019 Website or email Mark Solomons at solomons.m@gardenschool.edu.my

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Design Technology JAWs Alice Smith School, Secondary Campus Friday 3rd May 2019 • 8.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 4th May 2019 • 9.00am - 1.00pm Design Technology JAWs Focus: Delegates are invited to bring examples of their own work and ideas to share in a host of workshops across two days. Workshops could involve an element of presenting, group discussions and practical exploration. They should vary between 30 - 60 minutes.

Delegates may choose their own workshop topic/titles but could focus on some of the areas below: • • • • • • •

Using CAD/CAM in KS3 How to maximise your grades at GCSE and A Level How to nurture independence in your students How to manage your workshops and technicians How to bring theory into KS3 Sourcing materials overseas Assuring health and safety regulations are met in an overseas school

Early bird

RM170 per person Book here before 2nd March 2019

Normal price

RM220 per person (Final confirmed bookings to be made here by 2nd April 2019) This will include lunches, tea breaks, transport to and from the recommended hotel, plus relevant resources.

Invoices will be issued two weeks before the JAWs commences.

Attendees will need to book their own accommodation, if needed. Our recommendation is the Boulevard Hotel, approximately 25 minutes from the school. Further details of promotional rates and booking form can be found here.

Please contact Penny Gosling, Head of DT: pgosling.ep@alice-smith.edu.my for further information.

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Guest Speaker: Luke Pearce A Neuro-Linguistic Programmer, Hypnotherapist, Timeline Therapist and experienced coach.

More details can be found on his website here.

Delegates will have to arrange their own accommodation, if needed.

Our recommendation is the Boulevard Hotel, Mid Valley which is about 10 mins from the school campus. Click here for more information on the Boulevard Hotel, location and room rates.

Limited places available. Please book early here to avoid disappointment.

Kindly contact Laura Maddern, Extended Primary Leadership Team: Our Staff @ lmaddern.jb@alice-smith.edu.my for more information

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Talented Maths JAWS

Discovery Bay International School invites: Primary Teachers, Secondary Maths Teachers and Maths Curriculum Leaders to explore research, initiatives and strategies linked to supporting the learning and teaching of mathematics through mastery, enrichment and challenge.

Event Details: We suggest delegates stay at the Suggested Focus Areas: ■ Maths Mastery in the Primary Classroom Auberge Hotel in Discovery Bay due to its proximity.

■ Challenge & Enrichment ■ Concept based enquiry in Secondary Delegates are invited to share their maths ■ Developing Mathematical Mindsets ■ Evidencing Higher Order Thinking Skills in Maths (workshop to share ideas)

practice in the form of a 45 minute workshop or presentation, with either a Primary, Secondary or Whole School approach.

The cost of the event will be $450 HKD (approx $60 USD)

For more information, please contact: Alex Hughes, Maths Curriculum Leader, ahughes@dbis.edu.hk Susan Walter, Head of Primary, swalter@dbis.edu.hk

Register online by Friday 1st February 2019

http://bit.ly/MathsJAWS

FRIDAY 17 & SATURDAY 18 May 2019

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Building the Profile Of a Successful IB 6th Form in an International Setting JAWS Hosted by the British International School, Ho Chi Minh City

Friday 31 st May & Saturday 1 st June

This JAWS will focus on the education and wellbeing of IB students and how we can best support them to achieve academically, develop character and ultimately reach their full potential. This JAWS is intended for a wide-range of colleagues who support and educate IB students and is an excellent opportunity to share best practice in key areas of IB student development.

Please be prepared to present on one of the key topics below we welcome additional suggestions:

∙ UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE

∙ IB CORE DELIVERY

∙ PASTORAL CARE

(TOK, CAS, EE)

∙ STUDENT LEADERSHIP

∙ MOCK EXAMS AND DEADLINES ∙ SUPPORTING ACHIEVEMENT

Contact Details: Hanh Nguyen(hanh.nguyen1@bisvietnam.com) Venue: British International School, Seconary Campus Costs: $50 (includes course fee and lunches on each day of the JAWS) Deadline for Registration: Monday 1st April 2019 Recommended Hotel: Glenwood (email: sales@glenwood.asia / Sales03@glenwood.asia - quote BIS to obtain preferential rates)

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Please do not book flights until the event is confirmed For further information about the JAWS, please email Jane.Hall@bisvietnam.com or Nathan.Mountford@bisvietnam.com Weekly Digest Issue 26, 20th March 2019

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Sociology and Social Science JAWS Alice Smith School, Secondary Campus 14th - 15th June 2019 • 8.00am - 4.00pm These workshops are designed for teachers of Sociology and other social sciences to share good practice. Some of the areas we hope to cover include:

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Integrating the practical teaching of research methods Using technology to support learning Scaffolding writing skills and supporting wider reading Effective A Level preparation Sharing good practice in teaching and learning Developing understanding of the British context in an international environment

We warmly invite teachers of Sociology and other social sciences such as Psychology. All participants will have the opportunity to help create the agenda for the day and are expected to lead at least one session. We hope that we can all contribute in order to benefit everyone’s needs and interests.

Please complete this form to register your interest in attending.

Early bird

RM175 per person Book here before 31st January 2019

Normal price

RM200 per person (Final confirmed bookings to be made here by 28th February 2019) This will include lunches, tea breaks and relevant resources.

Invoices will be issued two weeks before the JAWs commences.

If you need accommodation, we recommend staying at the Boulevard Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Transport will be provided between the Boulevard and Alice Smith School. Please see the accommodation booking form for more information.

Please contact Emily Graham, HOD Sociology: hodsociology.ep@alice-smith.edu.my for further information.

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