NIS Clubs for 2009/2010

The 2010/2011 club schedule will be posted here within the next few weeks.  Sorry for the inconvenience. 

Elementary Club 
Kindergarten Club (All elementary grades) Room B203 
     Every Wednesday we will go down to the kindergarten building to play games, do art and craft activities and generally entertain the K1-3 students. You will be expected to think of games and activities that are suitable for kindergarten and, of course, show them how to share, join in and be friends with one another.

Thai for Fun Club (All elementary grades) Room A207 
      Thai for Fun provides fun educational activities for you to enjoy yourselves yet get advantage in developing your language skills. 

Board Games Club (All grades) Room B301 
     Have fun and improve your English skills by participating in board games! The focus of the club will be to have lots of fun! Also, while you are there, you will be able to practice your English, improve your game skills, and possibly make new friends. I will make available a wide variety of board games, as well as different card games. If you are new to NIS, please come, it will be a good place to meet new friends. 

Swimming Club (All elementary grades) at swimming pool : every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (until December when the temperature gets too cold) 
     This club is a swimming practice club and not for those students who just want to come and mess around in the swimming pool. Mr. May will be the lifeguard/instructor and he will take a more active role in training the students in the club. Please send your children to this club as it's both beneficial for their health and fitness and also will improve their skills and swimming performance. 

Roots & Shoots (G. 2 - 4) Room B304 
     What is Roots & Shoots? Roots creep underground everywhere and make a firm foundation. Shoots seem very weak, but to reach the light, they can break open brick walls. Imagine that the brick walls are all the problems we have inflicted on our planet. Hundreds of thousands of roots & shoots, hundreds of thousands of young people around the world, can break through these walls. We CAN change the world. 
                                                                                                                                                                         - Dr. Jane
     The Roots & Shoots program is about making positive change happen for our communities, for animals and for the environment. With tens of thousands of young people in almost 100 countries, the Roots & Shoots network connects youth of all ages who share a desire to create a better world. Young people identify problems in their communities and take action. Through service projects, youth-led campaigns and an interactive website, Roots & Shoots members are making a difference across the globe. 

The Scary Stories Club (G. 4 - 6) Room B302, Wednesday
     A book club dedicated to reading age appropriate stories such as Goosebumps.

Basketball Club (G. 4 - 6) outside basketball court, Wednesday
     The Basketball Club will practice dribbling, passing, and shooting skills. Students will also learn how to be better team players. We will finish the day with short 3 on 3 games. 

Thai Dance for Elementary (All elementary grades) A110, Thursday
     To learn how to do Thai dance, appreciate with Thai dance and Thai culture, practice to perform on stage such as Wai Kru day, Winter Charity day, and International day.

High school 
Roots & Shoots Club (G. 7 - 12) Room C302, Wednesday
By Dr. Graeme
     Roots and shoots is an international network of more than 8,000 groups in almost 100 countries. In these groups, young people (of all ages!) take action to improve our world through service learning projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment and the human community. Previous projects have included recycling and waste reduction campaigns. This year we intend to expand our activities in order to cover all three aspects of the organizations aims: Care for animals, for the environment, and for human communities. 

Helping Hands & Orphanage Support (G. 7 - 12) 
By Ms. Sakeena
     The club members will have to raise funds to help different organizations .Club meetings will be held every wednesday in my classroom and members will get to go to different organizations depending on time available. Mostly if we are visiting the orphanage it will be once a month on a saturday. Dates will be announced later.

Model United Nations(G. 9 - 12)
By Mr. Ryder
     Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the U. N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. More than 400,000 middle schools, high schools and college/university students are involved worldwide. It is a great experience to participate in international relations and related subjects, it increases the capacity for students to engage in problem solving, teaches aspects of conflict resolution, research skills and communication skills.

The Ultimate Club (G.7 - 12)
By Ms.Naomi
     In the club we will be playing ultimate frisbee which is a fun, fast-paced frisbee game between two teams who are trying to score points in their goals. It is a little like rugby, but with a frisbee instead of a ball, and no violence. It is a fun way to get exercise!

School rock band (G.7-12) elementary building, 1st floor
By Mr. Mic
     The goal is to participate in the Chiangmai High Schools Battle of the Bands competition that will take place in April 2010.
The club will help the participants to:
*develop their musical knowledge and skills
*get familiar with different musical genres
*learn tips and tricks on how to run a band and play tight
*explore different ways of covering songs
*discover the basics of composition
Requirements : Play an musical instrument. Be enthusiastic about music. 

Drama Club (G.7-12) Auditorium, Tuesday
By Ms Dee & Mr Aidan
     Students will read and decide on a play to produce in the auditorium next year. Students will collectively adapt a current working of a play of their choice. Students will audition for the various roles and then once cast will begin to rehearse for the final production (date to be confirmed.) Many roles will need filling besides actors, such as technical crew etc. 

Math Club (G.7-12) High School Computer Lab, Wednesdays
By Ms. Narvinder, Mr Richard
     To improve math skills, enhance ability and prepare for further study. Using technology to advance in mathematics. Tutorials to help you. Exercises for practice. Step-by-step solutions for any equation.From 1+1 to complex mathematics. 

Care for Dogs (G.7-12 ) Wednesdays, 2:45 - 4:30
By Ms. Elissa : www.carefordogs.org
     Visiting 2 local temples and facilitating the health and well being of the resident dogs therein.

Thai Edutainment Club By Ms.Anchasa & Ms.Noi, Tuesday 

Thai cinversation Club By Ms.Hung Room A206, Thursday

NIS Poll Club By Ms.Pooh, Thursday

Chess Club By Dr. Zaman, Wednesday

Mural Art Club By Ms. Debbie, Wednesday
 
**Check the sports board for sports clubs