1 NIS Bulletin WEEKLY NEWSLETTER No.489 25/04/2014 Spring Fun Day Contact Information Nanjing International School, Xue Heng Lu 8, Xian Lin College and University Town, Qi Xia District, Nanjing, P.R. China, 210023 www.nanjing-school.com Tel: +86 25 8589 9111 Email: [email protected]Content Last Day of Class for Grade 12 01 Board Election Candidates 02~04 Information for Leaving Families 05 Lost and Fund 05 Library News 06 ACAMIS & CISSA Track & Field 07 ACAMIS Soccer 08 SISAC Badminton 09~10 Athletics Days 2014 11 Give me Fire ! 12 Pool Closures 13 8th NIS Kids Triathlon 14~16 Singing in the Rain... 17 Arts in the Community 18 Art Auction 19 Accidental Theatre Company Presents 20 Spring Fun Day 21 Ski Japan 2015 22 Weekly Menu 23 Community Activities 24~26 Swing Into Spring 27 Pfrang Gala 28~29 Hopeful Hearts 30 Lunch Club Minutes 31~32 Last Day of Class for Grade 12 Today we had a wonderful assembly to let our Grade 6-11 students see the Grade 12’s as members of their assembly for the last time. Grade 12 finished classes today as they begin their leave to prepare for the IB Diploma or certificate examinations leading to graduation. These young people are American, Australian, Canadian, Chinese, Colombian, Dutch, English, French, German, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Mexican, Scottish, Slovakian, South African, Swiss and Turkish. They are the most diverse group of students to graduate in the school’s history. We wish them well in their examinations and look forward to graduation on May 24 when they will become the Class of 2014. Have an Admirable April, Laurie McLellan lauriemclellan@staff.nanjing-school.com Congratulations to Grade 12
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NIS
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letin
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
No.489
25/04/2014
Spring Fun Day
Contact InformationNanjing International School, Xue Heng Lu 8, Xian Lin College and University Town, Qi Xia District, Nanjing, P.R. China, 210023www.nanjing-school.comTel: +86 25 8589 9111 Email: [email protected]
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Last Day of Class for Grade 12!! ! ! 01Board Election Candidates!! ! ! 02~04Information for Leaving Families ! ! ! 05Lost and Fund! ! ! ! ! ! ! 05Library News!! ! ! ! ! ! ! 06ACAMIS & CISSA Track & Field! ! ! 07ACAMIS Soccer! ! ! ! ! ! ! 08SISAC Badminton 09~10Athletics Days 2014! ! ! ! ! ! 11Give me Fire !! ! ! ! ! ! ! 12Pool Closures ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 138th NIS Kids Triathlon 14~16Singing in the Rain... ! ! ! ! ! ! 17Arts in the Community !! ! ! ! ! 18Art Auction! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 19Accidental Theatre Company Presents! ! 20Spring Fun Day 21Ski Japan 2015 22Weekly Menu!! ! ! ! ! ! ! 23Community Activities ! ! ! ! ! 24~26Swing Into Spring!! ! ! ! ! ! 27Pfrang Gala 28~29Hopeful Hearts 30Lunch Club Minutes 31~32
Last Day of Class for Grade 12
Today we had a wonderful assembly to let our Grade 6-11 students see the Grade 12’s as members of their assembly for the last time. Grade 12 finished classes today as they begin their leave to prepare for the IB Diploma or certificate examinations leading to graduation. These young people are American, Australian, Canadian, Chinese, Colombian, Dutch, English, French, German, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Mexican, Scottish, Slovakian, South African, Swiss and Turkish. They are the most diverse group of students to graduate in the school’s history. We wish them well in their examinations and look forward to graduation on May 24 when they will become the Class of 2014.
This year we will have an election for the Board. There are six candidates for three openings. The candidates are Andrew Ball, Brenda Bergeron, Wu Hao, Louise Liu, Mirella Savegnago and Suresh Shyamasundar. Each candidate has written a brief bio statement to introduce themselves.
As part of our Green School commitment we are piloting an online voting system. The election will take place from May 5th until May 16th. If we encounter any glitches with the online system we do have a paper ballot back up plan. All parents have one vote and can vote for up to three candidates.
I work at Ford, Nanjing. I have spent 3 years in Nanjing, and will be here for another 4 years.
We have spent over 13 years as Ex-Pat's, in Germany and in Nanjing. My children have been educated entirely within the International School system. My son graduated last year from NIS and my daughter is in G9. I have seen IB schooling through all the grades and program phases.
Through the IB system my children have been given the skills and enquiring mind to thrive in the world of today. To now I have been a user/observer. I volunteer to help at School & Charity Events, but I'd like to be even more Value-Add.
In Nanjing, I am on the Ford Governance Committee. I Sponsor our 'Better World’ Charity activities. In my role of Chief Program Engineer I manage Business and Product Development. The role requires broad skills and responsibilities, including Business Plans - Revenue, Cost, Budgets, etc.. Product Planning and Development. Program Management. Product and process quality.
I would not class myself as an expert in any of these fields. I know where to look and what questions to ask. I let the experts get on with what they do best, while I give direction and eliminate roadblocks. The School Board should provide the Governance, Budget and Strategy to facilitate the same – facilitating educational excellence and enhancing the community. This is what I get paid to do at work. This is what I can offer the School and Community.
BRENDA L. BERGERON
I am Brenda L. Bergeron. For the past ten years I have made my home in China. From 2004-2006 I lived in Huangshi, Hubei where I worked as an English teacher in the Huaxin Cement Factory. In 2007 I moved to Nanjing and opened Nanjing Consulting Company. This provided me many opportunities to meet families and college students who wanted to either move to China or spend extended periods of time living in China. After living in China for many years I found myself developing many relationships with nationals. I discovered many social needs that I felt I could help address by opening Iced Bakery. It is my desire to provide excellent products and services and to make a lasting, positive impact on the community in which we operate. I am passionate about providing training and education in the field of food services to underserved women and at risk youth, providing them with tools and resources for a successful and fulfilling career.
My son Derek Yu was enrolled last year in McGill University, Canada after spending 9 years at NIS. My younger son Derron Yu is now in Grade 9, this is his tenth year at NIS. Having lived in Nanjing for ten years and having watched two boys grow up in NIS, I recognize that NIS has become a special place of importance to my family and to me.
I am Chinese Canadian, currently working as a Director for Global Technical Support at Trend Micro, a software development company. Prior to this, I worked for eight years in a non-profit organization in Canada. My academic background includes a Bachelor Degree from China, two Master Degrees from Canada, one in Chemistry and one in Management Science. This combined with my over 25 years working experience in multiple companies has given me a unique perspective I will bring to NIS Board. Over the last few months, I have been lucky enough to be coopted to the board, sitting in on the Finance Committee and I realize that this is a great opportunity as a board member to better serve the school community focusing on its mission and strategy in order to ensure our children have the highest quality of education and best learning environment, whilst tackling fiscal challenges and representing diverse interests.
I would like to thank you all in advance for your vote and I will strive to serve the NIS community better.
WU HAO
Nationality: Chinese
Nanjing since: 2012
Employment: BASF-YPC Company Limited
Children at NIS: in Grade 6
It would be an honor and a humbling one to serve on the NIS Board. I am employed by BASF China and delegated to Nanjing, where our joint venture with Sinopec is located. I graduated from Shanghai Chemical Institute and have a MBA degree from Tongji University. I have 20 years experiences in chemical industry and have worked on management positions for BASF in Germany and Hongkong before coming to Nanjing. I am very much interested on joining the NIS board and commit myself to be an effective member. Specifically, I would complement NIS board with more, deeper local insight and oriental perspectives. I look forward to your support and thank you for any trust put on me.
Since moving to Nanjing, I have become part of the community here with both the Nationals and Expats. Through relationships with families in the community I became aware of NIS and developed a relationship with both families and faculty. Over the past two years I have worked with the PTA on many projects as well as provided services to the school through Iced Baking.
I feel that my experience and background in accounting, business, and the education of underserved women and at risk youth would greatly benefit the NIS School Board. Because I have a passion for China and a passion for youth, my desire is to see the families that live in Nanjing connect and develop a community that thrives rather than survives. I would love to see the Expat Community engage with the Chinese Community and, in doing so, assist in the education and development of their children.
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MIRELLA SAVEGNAGO
I was in the Board of NIS for the past 2 years and the reason I am standing again for another term is continuity and competence. In fact one of the special challenges that international school boards face is high turnover which makes it difficult to maintain the focus. Another challenge is to recognize and value the cultural diversity present in the school. Honoring these differences, while upholding the school's vision and mission, requires sensitivity and knowledge of the processes and procedures. That needs time to be acquired. My next term should be the one where I can give most.
I am passionate about communication, about getting in touch with people from all countries, about excellent education and a fulfilled life for our kids.
I moved to China from my home town Milano in 2011 and I plan to stay in Nanjing longer. My older son is studying in Milano. My daughter Arianna is a student at NIS in grade 11th and an avid volleyball player. My husband of 28 years, Francesco, works in Nanjing for SAES, a fully owned Italian company.
I worked 17 years in multinationals in marketing and management and 11 years for a Charity fostering HIV positive children. My education includes a master degree in education and psychology, a master in marketing and a 3 years master in counseling.
Since 2012, I work in Nanjing for the European Chamber of Commerce. This experience provides me further and broader insights about the challenges of the expatriate community in Nanjing.
Upcoming Events:The Upcoming Week Is W31
Monday, 28th AprilG12 Study Leave Begins
Tuesday, 29th AprilPYP/MYP SC Arts & Auction
Saturday,3rd MayPTA Spring Fun Day
SURESH SHYAMASUNDAR
Bit about myself: Working in Atlas Copco (Nanjing) since Apr 2011 with the following traits:
- Entrepreneurial and not afraid to fail
- Strong interpersonal skills across all levels of the organisation
- Approachable and builds mutual trust
- Empowers and motivates team members & support in difficult times
- High integrity, commitment and have a positive attitude at all times
Relationship to NIS: Part of the NIS community and our daughter Sanjana has been studying in school since we moved to Nanjing and wife Shylaja is active in school activities in different forms.
Interest in serving on the board: If possible would like to contribute a little more by serving on the Board of school in any role that is assigned to me and make a difference.
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Lost and FoundLost and found items (Clothes, Drinking Bottles, Shoes, etc.) will be out on display in the
Foyer in front of the library from Monday April 28th till Friday May 2nd. Unclaimed items, will after the May 2nd, be donated to charity.
This is a time of year when some families will be moving on from Nanjing, either returning to their home countries or embarking on their next overseas posting. To assist our planning for the coming year please read and follow the exit procedure below. This information may have a direct impact on new families wishing to enter the school. We understand that some parents are still unsure, but if you know kindly let us know as soon as possible.
Exit Procedure1.As soon as you know you are leaving please email:
[email protected] indicating your intention to leave and requesting any documentation that you may require.
2.Collect a clearance form from Reception or the Admission’s Office3.Clearance forms must to be completed by the parent and student; in the PYP the
Homeroom teacher will assist with this, in the MYP and DP this is the student’s responsibility.
4.On the last day of school the transcripts will only be released on receipt of a completed clearance form.
Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any queries please let us know.
Athletics & Activities Office Contact Details: (Room D236, in the glass office at the top of the stairs in the main building)
Robin Hutchison(Activities Coordinator) [email protected] extension:1037 Danny Clarke (Athletics Director) [email protected] extension:3058
Vicki Hong (Athletics & Activities Secretary [email protected] extension 1036
ACAMIS & CISSA Track & Field
The ACAMIS and CISSA Track & Field squad traveled to Suzhou Singapore International School on Fri 18 - Sat 19th April. We had a total of 29 students from Grade 5 through to Grade 12. The Grade 5 to Grade 7 took part in CISSA while the Grade 8 and up took part in ACAMIS
6 schools took part in ACAMIS and another 6 in CISSA. The competition was fierce but our athletes competed with determination to achieve some fantastic individual and team performances. At the end of the two day competition our athletes achieved a very creditable Runners-Up trophy. Every-one can feel proud of their progress and achievements this season and the Grade 5 - 8 students do it all again this weekend for their final event of the year.
Athletics & Activities Office Contact Details: (Room D236, in the glass office at the top of the stairs in the main building)
Robin Hutchison(Activities Coordinator) [email protected] extension:1037 Danny Clarke (Athletics Director) [email protected] extension:3058
Vicki Hong (Athletics & Activities Secretary [email protected] extension 1036
SISAC BadmintonThe NIS badminton team went to Shanghai this past weekend for the SISAC badminton tournaments. Team 1 went to Concordia International School for the Division 1 tournament and Team 2 went to the Shanghai American School at Pudong for the Division 2 tournament.
Both teams came home with trophies as Team 1 finished in 3rd place ( out of 7 schools) and Team 2 finished in 2nd place ( out of 9 schools). Both teams played great.
Jia Yue, Hyunuk and Youngtak won key games for Team 1. Derron, Alisa, Lena and Sebastian won key games for Team 2.
This week our neighbour, 南师附中(Middle School Affili-ated with Nanjing Normal University) invited four NIS stu-dents to take apart in a torch relay ceremony and activity. Joseph, Sanjana, Ilaria and Van gladly put on their running shoes and showed their sporting spirit. Not only did they meet the students at the school but they also met 南京砳砳 (Nanjing Lele), the Olympic mascot. He gave them fire! An online Nanjing Torch relay App has been released. Try it out now.
Please sign up in the Centre Man-ager’s Office, 1F @ The Centre by Monday May 12th.
Enter as an Individual or as a 3 -Member Relay Team
(If Relay, all 3 members of team must be in same age group, relay team members may compete up an age group but not down!)
Race day Registration: 8am ~ 8:45amAll competitors MUST register their attendance on the day before 8:45am - registration will close @ 8:45am.
Pre-race meeting:
8:50am in the PAC - Attendance is compulsory for all competitors.
Start Time: 9:00am
Entry Fee: 40RMB payable at registration on the day of the race.
Race Course:
Swim @ the PoolBike course is the running trackRun course is the outside path at the running track.
Volunteers:Partent, Teacher and Student Volunteers needed for organization!Sign up sheet also at The Centre Managers office.
Awards:All individual participants receive a finishers medal.Individual 1st - 3rd place age group medals. Relays receive ribbons for 1st - 3rd
SPECIAL NOTICEAlso on the same weekend - SUNDAY, MAY 25TH
NANJINGMAN TRIATHLON - THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL EVENT
Details and registration @ www.nanjingtriathlon.com
8TH NIS KIDS TRIATHLONM A Y 2 4 T H
Entries close by Monday May 12th. Late entries won’t be accepted. So DON’T MISS OUT!
Saturday May 24th
Only children born 2008 or older are eligible to enter the NIS Kids Triathlon.All children must be able to swim un-aided continuously for 25m or more to enter.
Born 2008 ♦ Swim 25m ♦ Bike 1200m♦ Run 500m
Born 2007♦ Swim 25m ♦ Bike 1200m♦ Run 500m
Born 2006♦ Swim 50m ♦ Bike 1200m♦ Run 500m
Born 2005♦ Swim 50m ♦ Bike 2000m♦ Run 500m
Born 2004♦ Swim 100m ♦ Bike 2000m♦ Run 1000m
Born 2003♦ Swim 200m ♦ Bike 3200m♦ Run 1000m
Born 2002♦ Swim 300m ♦ Bike 3200m♦ Run 1000m
Born 2001♦ Swim 300m ♦ Bike 3200m♦ Run 1500m
Born 2000& Over♦ Swim 500m ♦ Bike 4000m♦ Run 2000m
Age Groups
16
Cycle Course in red 1 loop = 400m
Running Course in black 1 loop = 500m
Pool
tran- si-Finish
bike drop off
Start
RULES for NIS KIDS TRIATHLON.GENERAL RULES
Number must be worn at all times
No parent assistance. However, 6 and 7 year olds are allowed to have assistance as all official kids triathlons start at 8 years old
Shoes and shirt to be worn in cycle and run
Relay teams must tag next team member in the transition area
i.e. For swim to bike - tag once enter the transition area
For bike to run - get off bike and run to runner to tag
SWIM RULES
Everyone starts in the waterChange in transition area (No parents permitted in transition area.)
No assistance from the parents
CYCLE RULES
Shoes and shirt with number must be worn
Must wear helmet before mounting bike
No riding in the transition area
Only officials in yellow bibs can help competitors move bikesIf you want to pass someone call out and cyclist in front must move to the left
A ‘stinging attack upon the black arts of…manipulation and mendacity’ (The Evening Standard), ‘a sharp and hilarious satire’ (Methuen Publishing ), ‘wring(ing) wild laughter out of insidious corruption’ (The Guardian); by Dario Fo, a Nobel prizewinning writer ‘with a popular, comic touch’ (The Evening Standard): a ‘madcap farce packing a comedy-coated punch’ (The Purple Duck).
Don’t miss the (last) show of the year! (Suitable for Grade 8 and upwards.)
Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 28th after school in the front foyer and outside the library, and will be sold all week long. Just 50RMB per ticket for ages 3 and up.
Come join us for Spring Fun Day next Saturday, May 3rd from 12-3pm!
• Approximate Cost: 12,000RMB fully inclusive. (flights and transfers, hotel accommodation, all meals and 6 full day instruction, ski pass & equipment)
• Chinese New Year holiday 2015 (specific dates TBC - depending on flight availability)
• Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan: http://www.madarao.jp/ski/_en/• Open to NIS students Grades 5 - 11 only.• Fully qualified Ski Instructors for 6 days• Organised and led by Danny Clarke, Athletics Director, experienced ski trip leader and skier.
• Ratio of 1 Chaperone to 10 students• Secure your place (no firm commitment at this stage) by emailing Danny Clarke: [email protected]
Ski some of the best snow in the world
next winter with your classmates!!
Places are limited so sign up now!!
Ski Japan 2015
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April 28th-May 2nd
April 28th
April 29th
April 30th
May 1st
May 2nd
Salad
Broccoli Carrot Sticks Mixed Vegetables Asparagus
Main Course A Penne and Meat-balls Beef Pie Hot Dog Pork Sausages
Main Course B Chicken Gordon Bleu Pork Bulgogi Coconut, Curry
ChickenInt’l Labour Day
Holiday Crumbed Fish
Vegetable Zucchini, Tomato Eggplant, Carrot Bok Choy and Mushroom Corn Cob
Vegetarian Choice Pasta with Pesto Sauce Stuffed Mushroom Samosa and Potato Stewed Tofu
Carbohydrate RicePotato Gratin
RiceMashed Potato
Rice Potato Skin
RicePotato Lyonnaise
Dessert Fresh Fruit or Mini Cake
Fresh Fruit or Chocolate Danish
Fresh Fruit or Fruit Tart
Fresh Fruitor Ice Cream
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Nanjing International School
WEEKLY MENU (Prek-Gr1)
April 28th-May 2nd
April 28th
April 29th
April 30th
May 1st
May 2nd
Salad Selection
Mixed Salad Fruit Salad Broccoli
Mixed Salad Egg Corn
Mixed Salad Pumpkin Red Cabbage
Mixed Salad Lettuce Green Beans
Soup Of the Day Pumpkin Soup Creamed Green Beans
Soup Potato Soup Pasta Soup
Main Course A Penne and Meat-balls Beef Pie Hot Dog Pork Sausages
Main Course B Chicken Gordon Bleu Pork Bulgogi Coconut, Curry
ChickenInt’l Labour Day
Holiday Crumbed Fish
Vegetable Zucchini, Tomato Eggplant, Carrot Bok Choy and Mush-room Corn Cob
Vegetarian Choice
Pasta with Pesto Sauce Stuffed Mushroom Samosa and Potato
Stewed Tofu
Carbohydrate Rice Potato Gratin
Rice Mashed Potato
Rice Potato Skin
Rice Potato Lyonnaise
DessertFresh Fruit or Cookie
Fresh Fruit or Chocolate Rolls
Fresh Fruit or Fruit Tart
Fresh Fruit or Ice Cream
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or MilkDaily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
(Gr2-Gr12)
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Saturday: Ballet lessons CANCELED !!!
Hip Hop 1.30pm- 3.30pm
Taekwondo / Wushu 9am- 12pm
Gymnastics 9.30am- 11.50am
NIFC Soccer CANCELED DUE TO
Nanjing Rockets Rugby Team ACAMIS SOCCER TOURNAMENT
Pfrang Gala!!On Saturday May 17th 2014 from 7p.m. the Pfrang Association will be hosting the 14th Annual Pfrang Gala at Nanjing International School. This event is one of the highlights of the expatriate social calendar in Nanjing and attracts over 300 people for an evening of fun and fundraising. !!All the money raised on the night allows the Pfrang Association to provide scholarships to cover the 6 year High School education of needy students in rural Jiangsu and Anhui provinces. Since its founding 14 years ago the Pfrang Association has provided more than 700 students the!opportunity to go to school. The Gala plays a vital role in allowing us to provide the lifelong gift of education to children who would other wise be denied the educational opportunities so many of us take for granted.!!It will be an amazing night for the community to come together to eat great food, dance to great live music and support a great cause. !!Thanks to our sponsors there are some incredible raffle prizes available including an iPhone donated by China Mobile and a return flight to Hong Kong donated by Dragon Air. If you or your company would like to donate further prizes or sponsor any aspect of the event please contact the Pfrang Association.!!Tickets are available in school from Sandra Fuchs in her office on the second floor of the Centre.!!Come along, bring all your friends and have a great night for a great cause.!!For more information contact: [email protected]!