Sarah King, Author at NEXUS International School

Nexus Alumni Journeys: Carmen, IBDP Graduating Class of 2022

From Nexus to the Olympic Stage: Carmen’s Journey to Paris 2024 We are incredibly proud to celebrate Nexus alumna Carmen, who recently made her Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games. Representing Spain, Carmen swam her way to two semifinals in the Women’s 100m and 200m Backstroke, a remarkable achievement for a young athlete. Carmen’s journey from Nexus to the global stage is one of dedication, hard work, and support. During her time at Nexus, Carmen was part of our elite swim team for seven years and trained under our dedicated coaches. After graduating, she continued her swimming career

From Setbacks to Success: Qaveri Wins First Place at Singapore Skateboarding Competition

At Nexus, we take pride in celebrating the incredible achievements of our learners, both in and out of the classroom. Today, we celebrate Year 8 learner Qaveri, who recently claimed first place in the Intermediate Women’s Park division at the MASS Singapore skateboarding competition. Her journey is a blend of passion, resilience, and determination, embodying the true spirit of Nexus Sports. From overcoming injuries to perfecting complex tricks, Qaveri’s story is a powerful example of perseverance and strong support from her coaches and family. We sat down with Qaveri for an interview to discuss her inspiring journey and achievements.

Goal! A Year-End Celebration with Learner vs. Staff Football

To celebrate the end of our academic year, Nexus International School (Singapore) hosted an exciting series of learner vs staff football matches. Organised by Mr. Frank, our Physical Education Teacher and Football Coach, the event celebrated the dedication and hard work of the Nexus Football Academy players and coaches. A Display of Community and Competition The staff team went head-to-head with Nexus Football teams, which included the 14&U Boys, 16&U Boys, 16&U Girls, and U19 Boys. Each 20-minute match created a fast-paced, enjoyable, and competitive series of games, highlighting the strong sense of community and relationships fostered through sport at

Embracing Innovation: Year 9 Learners Reimagine Shakespeare with AI

Infusing Tradition With Cutting-Edge Technology To end the academic year, our Year 9 learners were tasked with performing “Romeo & Juliet” and creating adaptations in their chosen style. Working in groups, the learners decided on their styles, resulting in unique versions such as a ‘Barbie Movie’ or LA-style rendition, a 1940s New York gangster interpretation, and an East End ‘Roadman’ London version, to name a few. The learners then had four weeks to prepare and devise their pieces. To translate the script based on their chosen styles, the learners used ChatGPT and other AI tools to breathe new

Understanding CAT4 Predictive Grades for IBDP

Widely used in schools, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) assesses a learner’s cognitive skills, offering valuable insights into how they learn and measure learners’ reasoning abilities in four key areas: Verbal Reasoning: The ability to understand and reason using concepts framed in words. Non-verbal Reasoning: The ability to understand and reason using visual information. Quantitative Reasoning: The ability to understand and reason with numerical information. Spatial Ability: The ability to visualise and manipulate shapes and spaces in the mind. By evaluating these cognitive abilities, the CAT4 assessment provides a unique, comprehensive cognitive profile of a learner’s strengths and

Year 12 IBDP Science Learners Engage in Transformative Outdoor Education in Rompin Rainforest

Our Year 12 learners recently embarked on a remarkable educational journey as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Sciences. Over four days, they immersed themselves in the lush and diverse Rompin Rainforest in Malaysia. This outdoor education experience was closely linked to their Internal Assessments (IA), a critical component of the final external IBDP assessment. Internal Assessments (IA) in the IBDP are research-based projects that account for a substantial portion of the final grade in each science subject. These assessments require learners to formulate a research question, conduct experiments, and analyse data, thereby developing a deep understanding of

Fostering Teamwork & Resilience on the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Trip

As a teacher and the Duke of Edinburgh Award leader at Nexus International School Singapore, facilitating the Bronze trip to Pulau Ubin was a deeply fulfilling experience for me. It was more than just a Nexus school trip or camping excursion, it was a transformative journey for both myself and the 27 learners who embarked on this adventurous journey. The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DOE) Award is about imparting essential life skills such as resilience, adaptability, and teamwork to our learners. While Nexus currently offers only the Bronze level of the award, it is a foundational step towards building a

Nexus Learner Wins Third at National Dressage Championships: A Story of Dedication and Teamwork

Nexus International School Singapore is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our talented learner, Lilly. Lilly recently secured 3rd place in the prestigious National Dressage Championships, a competition that gathers the finest riders from clubs across Singapore. Impressively, this was her third time competing at the national level. A Winning Routine The National Dressage Championships require riders to complete a series of tests judged by experienced professionals, including an ex-Olympian. For the freestyle portion, riders choreograph a routine incorporating 12 specific moves while ensuring their music complements the horse’s movement. This showcases both the rider’s creativity and their ability

Reflecting on a Spooktacular Show: Key Learnings from ‘The Addams Family’ Performance

As the head of Theatre here at Nexus, I couldn’t be more proud of the dedication and enthusiasm radiating from everyone involved in our production of “The Addams Family.” It was palpable, infectious even. When selecting a play for this year’s performance, we aimed to choose something that would both challenge and inspire our talented learners, but also something none of the staff had done before. Interestingly, a significant portion of the cast had requested “The Addams Family,” citing their love for the quirky characters and we thought it would be fun to try out a slightly darker comedy this year.

Team Nexus At The International Rube Goldberg Competition 2024

Two Nexus learners, Freddie and Kiran, are proudly representing Nexus at the International Rube Goldberg Competition of 2024. Our learners created a Rube Goldberg machine using scientific concepts like conservation of energy, forces and others to create this year’s competition task, a device that would put toothpaste onto a toothbrush. Sounds like a simple task? Not in this case! What Is A Rube Goldberg Machine? At the heart of a Rube Goldberg (RG) machine is the intent to complete a simple task in an unnecessarily complicated way. Why you may ask? Well it started with Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist

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