Dragon Newsletter November 11, 2022

Head of School's Message


































Over the next few weeks in the run up to Christmas, our students will be busy thinking

about how to help others through our Winter Giving programme. They will reflect on their
circumstances and work towards acts of kindness for those less fortunate than themselves.


It is unlikely that any of us have ever seen ‘kindness’ on a checklist of what makes a good
school. It’s not part of the curriculum and in the relentless drive to measure performance,
other equally important aspects of education can be overlooked. Kindness is not a box to
be ticked – it is an attitude, it is a gift; often a surprise that we are free to give and receive,
that can happen anywhere at any time. So where can we fit it into a school curriculum?



In schools, every minute of the week is busy, the formal curriculum is powerful, but we
should make room for the informal. Plato asked the question, ‘What should schools do?’
The core agenda of what we do is prescribed by exam boards and curriculum
documentation: We design a curriculum, set lesson plans to deliver it, and thereby pass on

a range of knowledge and skills, and then we examine what has been retained.


To a large extent, what we do at school is dictated way beyond our walls by exam boards
and governments and therefore some things have to be taught more subtly than through
the curriculum. As adults we have to model behaviour – how we react to events, news and
dilemmas. We have a full time job explaining the paradoxes of the modern world, but
sometimes, for our boys and girls, the best teaching aid is just being ourselves as adults.
Every day we have a responsibility to display creativity, humanity and kindness. It is up to

us to model what we want to see in the wonderful young people who come through our
doors every day. Every day I see our boys and girls exhibiting acts of kindness – some
random, some thoughtful, some unexpected and this gives me hope that our children and
young people will make their world a kinder place for all.

Carsten Edmund Ang (Grade 6)

International Mathematics Competition (IMC) - Singapore: Silver award, the highest
rank in PH for his grade level (nobody got gold)
Asian Science and Math Olympiad for Primary and Secondary Schools (ASMOPSS),
National Round: Silver award, ranked #2 in the Philippines, making him part of the
Philippine Team for the international Finals round
Philippine Representative, International Junior Math Olympiad
2022 Thailand International Math Olympiad, Gold



Hanbi Kim (Grade 8)
2022 Thailand International Math Olympiad, Silver









Pranay Saini (Grade 12)
2022 Thailand International Math Olympiad, Bronze


Je Hoon ChUng (Grade 10)
2022 Thailand International Math Olympiad, Bronze











Johanna Valerie Holaysan (Grade 9)
2022 Thailand International Math Olympiad, Bronze




Onyu Kim (Grade 3)

2022 Thailand International Math Olympiad, Bronze







Mervin Bueno Maria Imaculada Recio
Charles Chavez Allyn Cayago
International Math Training Guild Trainers Math Society Moderators


“We are overwhelmed by the excellent performance of our young
Mathletes in the international math competitions. Their training
and dedication yielded good results. We are very proud of them.”
- Mr. Charles Chavez, Head of the Mathematics Department.

EY/ES




HALLOWEEN



COSTUME



WINNERS



































Jiwoo Ryu JamIson Hung Yuetong Zhu Giuliana Del Rosario
Nursery pre-kinder kinder Grade 1





















Andrae Zeng Kanna Kudo JIO YANG Ivy Tutt
Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

MS/HS




HALLOWEEN



COSTUME



WINNERS



































Mikhail Jiandani Noah Chingcuanco Chloe Lee Hugo Calleja
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9

























William Tutt Winona Go Emilie Tutt
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

After School Activities (ASAC):



GLOBAL CITIZENS CLUB


















Complete name of moderator/s: Amado Macasaet, Sofia Hilado



Brief summary of the vision and mission of the club:
The Global Citizen Club aims to make globally reflective and responsible students.

Our mission is to make the students aware of the global situations and current
events. We aim to make them critical thinkers and to be active and contributing

members of society in the future.



Brief summary of what you have been doing so far in the club and what
more to expect:

We have been providing and having the students work on making a portfolio of
work that shows how they can be global citizens and how they can make a

difference in the world by discussing the social, environmental and economic
actions of people. Discuss about communities who know that every person is a

citizen of the world. We also discuss what it means to engage positively with other

identities and cultures and being able to recognise and challenge stereotypes and
how we all share a common humanity and are of equal worth.



Description of the final output/project/activity of the club:

Compilation of their different perspectives on how they view the world and how
they can contribute in their own way.

After School Activities (ASAC):



CHINESE CULTURE CLUB




























Complete name of moderator/s: Lucia Meng



Brief summary of the vision and mission of the club:
The mission of Chinese Culture Club is to foster interest in Chinese culture and

allow students to actively engage in conversations and activities related to multiple
aspects of Chinese culture and at the same time, creatively express their thoughts

and ideas through drawing and writing. It encourages genuine love for Chinese
culture. Aside from this, it also aims to develop critical thinking and creativity.



Brief summary of what you have been doing so far in the club and what

more to expect:

We’ve learned simple Chinese poems and one of the four greatest ancient Chinese
novels Journey to the west. We will continue to explore more Chinese culture and
history.




Description of the final output/project/activity of the club:
Students will be able to perform the poetry recitation and Chinese songs.

After School Activities (ASAC):


FILIPINO CONVERSATIONAL



















Moderator: Raymond Mariano




Filipino Conversational aims to introduce the Filipino language
and the diverse culture behind it. The objectives of this club are:


1. To know the basic of the Filipino language;
2. To be able to speak and write in Filipino conversationally; and


3. To understand some of the culture of the Philippines.




At the moment, the members of the club have already learned
how to introduce themselves in Filipino. They have understood


the meaning of “Kumusta?” and few of the common Filipino
expressions. We have also discussed some of the popular


Filipino foods and most of them love “sinigang na baboy”.




The final output of our club is a short creative video of the
members introducing themselves and sharing the phrases they


have learned using the Filipino language

After School Activities (ASAC):

CONVERSATIONAL AND


CULTURAL SPANISH
















Moderator: Monica Palacios Perez




Brief summary of the vision and mission of the club:
To develop appreciation and understanding of the major cultural


elements and people of the Spanish speaking countries. To learn basic
and useful phrases and words that will allow the club members to


travel and communicate efficiently in real-world situations around
Spain and Latin America.



Brief summary of what you have been doing so far in the club


and what more to expect: Description of the final
output/project/activity of the club:


We have been learning about important cultural elements such as
dances (they even learnt basic steps!), music or food. The club


members have also learnt how to ask and answer questions and how
to grocery shopping in a Spanish speaking country. In this club we will


learn how to give directions, ask for help in emergency situations and
how to get around when they are traveling.



GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

University Counselor




Schedule of college talks:

TUE, 15 Nov, 1010-1030 - Lakehead University, ON, Canada
WED, 16 Nov, 0800-0825 (online) - Franklin & Marshall College, PA, USA

WED, 16 Nov, 1210-1250 - Jacobs University, Germany
THU, 17 Nov, 1010-1030 - Temple University, Japan

WED, 23 Nov, 0800-0825 (online) - University of Toronto, ON, Canada
WED, 23 Nov, 1530-1630 (online) - resume writing with University of

Rochester, NY, USA
THU, 24 Nov, 1210-1250 - RMIT University, Australia
All college talks on campus are at the MPH unless otherwise indicated. For any

questions on the schedule or online links of college talks, please contact the
university counselor at [email protected].

ThE HOTEL CISM WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE
FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS
HALLOWEEN DONATIONS .

Face Mask Update
Face Mask Update


In accordance with Executive Order #7,

issued by the President last 28th October
2022, we have updated our policies
regarding the wearing of face masks.
Wearing of face masks is now optional in

both indoor and outdoor spaces.



Face masks continue to be required in school
buses and at the clinic; they are also highly
recommended in crowded areas, so we ask
that students ensure to bring some to school

with them.



Anyone who wishes to continue to wear a
mask indoors and, in line with the Executive
Order, anyone who is unvaccinated or has

health complications, is highly encouraged to
do so. This is a particularly important
consideration for unvaccinated students to

avoid missing class, as the guidance for
home isolation/quarantine and contact
tracing remains unchanged. Kindly note,

however, that teachers will not be
encouraging masks on or off, as it is entirely
a personal decision by students and/or

parents. We ask that you please talk to your
child about wearing it or not.



We thank you for your continued support in
keeping our community safe.

Dragon Chronicles Bi-weekly Teacher Interview

Interview Conducted By: Julia Cabilangan
October 18, 2022


Teacher Name: Michel Loubet Jambert









Mr. LJ is an English and Social
Studies teacher at CISM.










Julia Cabilangan: Where are you from, or where did you grow up?
LJ: “I don't really have an answer for that. I say I'm from the UK because it's easier. It's all a simple
explanation. It's where I spent most of my life. But, I was born in Argentina. When you have parents from
two different countries and when you're born in different places than your parents, it's hard to identify a
national identity.

Julia Cabilangan: Who are the members of your family (parents, siblings, etc)?
LJ:“ I have a mother and a father; it's a biological necessity for my birth. I have one brother. He's younger
than me by 2 years.”

Julia Cabilangan: What inspired you to become a teacher?
LJ:From an early age I wanted to change the world, to create positive changes. That's why I wanted to
study politics. In my mind, my way of changing the world is from above, making decisions that influence
and change things. But I realize from life on top, the importance of education and how much education can
change things, sometimes more than the things above. Ultimately, the reason is to empower young people
and give them the tools so they can change the world.”

Julia Cabilangan: What's your favorite teaching moment?
LJ: “My first graduation, actually sending off students to go to university, was special because the kids I
taught had become adults and were going off into the world. I played a role in their development and now
they are becoming adults, that’s cool.”


Julia Cabilangan: What are your hobbies and interests?
LJ: “Travel. I have been to 40 countries now and I intend to do that for the rest of my life. I want to see the
world as much as possible. I think learning motivates me and traveling is a great way to learn. Aside from
travelling I love to garden.”


Julia Cabilangan: What are your plans for the future?
LJ: “I want to keep teaching, and finally when I retire I want to buy a nice piece of land in the middle of
nowhere and grow some vegetables.”


Julia Cabilangan: What's your proudest achievement?
LJ:“My thesis. I spent a very long time on it and I loved it.”


Julia Cabilangan: What's your favorite class in CISM?
LJ: “I plead the fifth.”

ACTION FOR

HAPPINESS
CALENDAR

ALTRUISTIC NOVEMBER Download
a copy
Nov 17 - Grade 11 Assembly Choose a different route and see
what you notice on the way.
Nov 21-25 - National Book Week

Nov 21-29- MS/HS: CSA Week (Formal PARENT PORTAL
Assessments)

Nov 24 - EY: Thanksgiving Celebration

Nov 24 - Grade 3 Assembly
Nov 29 - EY/ES: Bonifacio Day

Nov 30 - Holiday: Bonifacio Day We invite you to check out CISM Connect, our parent portal!
Should you need any help with regard to your parent portal log in
details, please email [email protected] or reach out to
click for
us via mobile/landline. If you do not have an existing account, click on
iCal link!
the link on the CISM Connect page to request for one.











BUILDINGS & FACILITIES ANNOUNCEMENT



To be able to establish an organized traffic flow within the perimeter of Chinese
International School Manila (CISM) every afternoon during the dismissal of students,
please be informed that CISM Management, in coordination with McKinley Town Center
Estates Association, Inc. (MTCEA), will be implementing an Experimental Traffic

Management Plan along Naples and Venezia starting November 7, 2022 Monday.


We are hoping for your usual cooperation, and we apologize in advance for any
inconvenience this may cause you.


Thank you!