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NIS
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
No.496
13/06/2014
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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Have a Wonderful Vacation 01~02 Closing Day Arrangement 02Information for Leaving Families ! ! 02 Cyber Safety 03~04Notice about Veracross ! ! ! ! 04The Centre Holiday Hours 04Semester 2 - Awards June 05~07 After-School Activities 08NIS Library 09~ 10 Grade 8 Shanty Town Experience! 11
Grade 10 Chemistry visits Coca Cola 12PYP Swim Gala 13~14Water Safety Tips 15Toys For You 16The Purple Duck 17Weekly Menu 18Community Activities ! ! ! 19~21! ! !
Have a wonderful vacation
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable vacation. We also wish all those moving on much success in their futures. You always have a home at NIS.
Wishing Departing Teachers Success
This is the time of year when we spend time saying goodbye to friends who are leaving to take on new opportunities in different places. We wish them well in their new schools and thank them for their contributions to NIS.
Aaron Thompson - American International School of Johannesburg Pretoria Campus (South Africa), Alison Mollel - International School of Arusha (Tanzania), Bill Clark - returning to Thailand, Candace Taylor-Weber - American International School of Johannesburg Pretoria Campus (South Africa), Deborah Zerneri - Daegu International School in Daegu (South Korea), Derek Pinchbeck - Singapore International School (Singapore), Don Tingley - International School of Yangon (Myanmar), Georgia Perry - Burnie Primary School, Tasmania (Australia) Matthew Perry - Penguin District School, Tasmania (Australia), Mandy Dorta-Wilson - American International School of Johannesburg Pretoria Campus (South Africa), Niki Swart - K-12 blended learning, Berne (Switzerland), Richard Swart - International School of Berne (Switzerland), Raymond Smith - returning to USA, Renee Stewart - Willowbank School, Auckland, (New Zealand), Susan Larson - American School of Beirut (Lebanon), Tim Wojcik - travelling then USA. A special farewell to Rachel Shin our Korean Community Advisor who is returning to Korea. We also want to thank Emily Lile, Jenny Newell and Jenny Bastidas for their teaching contributions this semester. Have a safe seatbelt on, helmet wearing vacation,
Laurie [email protected]
Miss Spider's Tea Party - K1
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Upcoming Events:The Upcoming Week Is W38
Wednesday, 18th JuneMYP/DP Awards AssemblySemester 2 Reports Issued
Thursday, 19th JuneSchool EndsLast Day of School Finish 11am
Information for Leaving FamiliesDear Parents,
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: Monica Bian [email protected]
school.com indicating your intention to leave and requesting any documentation that you may require.
2. Download clearance form school website http://www.nanjing-school.com/clearance-forms-and-transfer-document-information/
3. 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.
5. Download your children’s reports from Veracross.Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any queries please let us know.
Monica [email protected]
Closing Day ArrangementsSchool will close at 11:00 on Thursday 19 June:8:00 School begins8:10 – 8:50! PYP Assembly! ! Video Review; Readings; Leaving students/staff; Closing Remarks9:00 – 9:45! MYP/DP Assembly! ! Video Review; Readings; Leaving students/staff; Closing Remarks9:45 – 10:15!Student Activities ! ! Presentation of Yearbook Certificates; Yearbook signing; student bands10:15 – 10:45 Break10:45 – 11:00 All School! ! Presentation of House Champions; House Shield; FarewellRichard Swart, [email protected]
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CYBERSAFETY in our Digital World:Keeping our children safe
NIS’s digital learning network provides marvelous opportunities for learning that would not otherwise exist – from opportunities to collaborate, to deep investigations and research, to the production of sophisticated output. These opportunities are supported by students having access to Internet at home, when they travel … almost anywhere.
This freedom of access and the opportunities provided for online activities comes at the same type of cost that we, as parents, acknowledge in our responsibility for keeping our children safe - when crossing the road, or in dangerous terrains, or in setting reasonable expectations for behaviours. We may forget that there are significant dangers associated with the Internet, including fraud, scams and sexual predation. We continue to teach cyber safety in our school programmes, but the need for this will always extend beyond school boundaries and into our homes.
Here is one example of a site that a few students have recently accessed:
• Talking to Internet strangers is no more ‘cool’ than talking to strangers at night – and way more dangerous given the anonymity afforded.
• The opportunity given to talk about ‘anything’ in a supposedly private setting seems nothing short of an invitation to engage unsuspecting children in a conversation about – well, anything! We know that students growing (natural) interest in sexuality is easily exploited by predators.
• And the point above is simply made worse by having an ‘Adult Option’ or ‘Unmoderated Section’ available. Really – is that where we want our children going? As for the ‘video’ opportunities …..
• Your security is easily breached by someone who has the intent. This could include addresses, passwords, personal or financial details.
• The disclaimer notes: “Understand that human behavior is fundamentally uncontrollable, that the people you encounter on Omegle may not behave appropriately, and that they are solely responsible for their own behavior. This might be the only reasonable bit of advice offered by the site!
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My intent here is to highlight the dangers posed by the behaviours associated with using such sites, rather than focusing attention on the sites themselves. Neither the school, nor you as parents, can block all sites such as this, but we can continue to engage our children in discussions on safe behaviours in a digital world.
The IT department runs courses for students on cyber-safety, and offers similar courses for parents. The latter are also opportunities to discuss good practice with other parents – how much time on the Internet is reasonable, what good sites are popular, how do we manage gaming etc. Please look out for these coffee mornings, sign up, and contribute through this to helping ensure a safer community.
Please feel free to engage in further discussion with myself, Tim Wojcik, or any member of the NIS faculty.
Sincerely
Richard Swart
Principal [email protected]
The Centre Nanjing International School
John [email protected]
The Holiday closing dates for the Swimming Pool are:Closed Thursday, June 19th, reopening Thursday, August 7thOpening hours from August 7th ~ 12th are11am ~ 4pm, Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday. 9:30am ~ 3pm, Saturday Sunday: closedStandard operation hours will be resumed from Wednesday, August 13th when school begins.The Fitness Room will be open everyday throughout the holidays.
THE CENTRE HOLIDAY CLOSURES
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT VERACROSS
The Household Profile Form has been updated. Please click on My Family and update your family information.
It is important that the information is accurate for you and your family members.If you have any problems or questions please contact Tim or Cindy at
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Dear Students & Parents,
You are invited to attend the Semester 2 MYP/DP Awards Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, June 18 at 1:40pm in the Theatre.
All award recipients will be posted by Friday, June 13 - so please remind your child to check lists posted outside of my office.
We look forward to seeing you then!
Honour Rolls:
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
MYPAcademic
Achievement Roll:
For Non-ECSS students: ‣ at least 50 points for total MYP final subject report points,‣ requirements for C&S are met
For ECSS students: ‣ at least 45 points for total MYP final subject report points,‣ requirements for C&S are met
MYP Principal’s Roll:
For Non-ECSS students: ‣ at least 55 points for total MYP final subject report points,‣ requirements for C&S are met
For ECSS students: ‣ at least 50 points for total MYP final subject report points,‣ requirements for C&S are met
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
DPAcademic
Achievement Roll:
‣ at least 36 points for total DP subject report points (excluding TOK and EE)
‣ requirements for CAS, EE and TOK are met
DP Principal’s Roll:
‣ at least 39 points for total DP subject report points (excluding TOK and EE)
‣ requirements for CAS, EE and TOK are met
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
MYP/DPDirector’s Roll:
on the Principal’s Roll for Semesters 1 and 2, have successfully met the requirements for C&S / CAS, and have earned a mini-mum of 4 on the Personal Project (G10 only)
Semester 2 - Awards June 18
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AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
The Blumenberg
Award
Awarded at the end of the school year to -➡ the highest achieving Grade 10 Middle Years Programme student
in Semester 2, including PPP (Note: where there may be more than one candidate, Semester 1 is referred to)
➡ minimum of 6 for at least 6 subjects and no 3s
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
Jin Bu Jiang Award:
improvement in at least
4 categories across at least 3 subject areas, or 3 categories
in 4 subject areas
(awarded at the end of the school year)
CATEGORIES➡consistently exhibits characteristics of the learner profile;➡has progressed by at least 2 MYP points in a subject;➡consistently seeks and acts on advice; actively engages in class➡consistently support other students in class / homeroom;➡advances up from English B Phase 3-4 or English B Phase 6 (to
English A), Mandarin Phase 1-2, Mandarin B Phase 3-4, or Mandarin B Phase 5-6 (to Mandarin A), Mathematics Standard;
➡a new student (first year at NIS) who embraces the culture of NIS, i.e. demonstrates commitment and organisation when settling into the new school environment, is proactive in their academic pursuits, active participant of ASAs and excellent attitude in class.
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
AOI Awards (MYP only)(awarded at the
end of the school year)
recognises student understandings of the MYP Areas of Interaction. Categories include Environment, Human Ingenuity, Health & Social Education and Commu-nity and Service. Awarded to students in each category from the MYP 6-8 and MYP 9-10 age groups; self or peer nomination of 250-300 words (see form).➡ a strong understanding of the AOI through at least 2 subject areas,➡ support of nomination by two teachers (comment of 50-100 words)➡ an application of the AOI through at least one activity outside of subject
areas,➡ evidence of the AOI through a product or outcome through a subject or
activity:➡ Performance: e.g. play, dance, song, speech etc.➡ Published writing: creative prose/poetry, article, script etc.➡ Event: service in action, successful completion of a competition etc.➡ Static visual display: photographs/art, model, experiment etc.➡ Interactive display: website, video, audio-visual, animation etc.
Finalists: Followed up by an interview to discuss understandings of the AoI in context
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AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
The Student Council Award
‣ has contributed to a significant number of student council and school wide events,
‣ has consistently attended and contributed positively to all student council meetings,
‣ has volunteered their time willingly whenever needed,‣ has embodied an enthusiastic disposition and continues to improve
the overall spirit of the school.
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
C&S Award Awarded to eligible students in G6-10 who
Through application to C&S coordinator
‣ actively promoted good community relationships and responsible citizenship
‣ undertaken a wide variety of C&S activities, both within and external to NIS
‣ undertaken at least one self initiated C&S activity‣ maintained a C&S journal documenting all C&S activities‣ shown evidence of deep reflective thinking and personal growth and
development‣ significantly exceeded the minimum C&S points requirement
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
CAS Award Awarded to eligible DP
students who
‣ have an understanding of their own strengths and limitations‣ identify goals and devise strategies for personal growth‣ are aware of themselves as members of communities with
responsibilities towards each other and the environment.‣ actively participated in sustained, collaborative projects / activities.‣ are balanced and have taken part in range of activities involving
intellectual, physical, creative and emotional pursuits‣ willingly accepted new challenges and new roles‣ maintained a comprehensive CAS journal, showing evidence of deep
reflective thinking, personal growth and development that is systematically documented through the eight learning outcomes.
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
The CIS Award
This certificate is presented to “group” of Nanjing International School in recognition of their contribution to the development and advancement of internationalism in name of community.
AWARD TITLE DESCRIPTION
The EARCOS Award
“This award is presented to a student who embraces the qualities of a global citizen. This student is a proud representative of his/her nation while respectful of the diversity of other nations, has an open mind, is well informed, aware and empathetic, concerned and caring for others encouraging a sense of community and strongly committed to engagement and action to make the world a better place. Finally, this student is able to interact and communicate effectively with people from all walks of life while having a sense of collective responsibility for all who inhabit the globe.”
Arden Tyoschin <[email protected]>
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Robin Hutchison, Activities [email protected]
After-School Activities
Friday 13th June is the last day of ASAs for this school year.
We are looking forward to new and exciting ASAs next year.
ASA Dates for next School YearWeek 3: ASA Signups
Week 4: ASA Cycle 1 startsWeek 13: ASA Cycle 1 Finishes
ASAs finish on Friday June 13th
(Week 37)
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NIS
Libr
ary The library has lots of of old/well-loved books available to
go to a new home. Some will go for free and others will sell for 5rmb
Stop by and pick up a favourite or take them to donate to a local charity.
Monday to Wednesday June 16-18In the foyer & in the library
GAccess the NIS Library subscription to the Tumblebooks elibrary located at:
http://www.tumblebooks.com/library* username and password on Veracross portal >Library Subscriptions Databases
Travelling this summer? Leave the heavy print books behind and get your mobile device ready!
Tumblebooks and Overdrive eBooks & audio-books are available wherever you go!
Including this year’s Newbery award winning book by Kate DiCamillo
Click here to get started on Overdrive!
Used Book Giveaway & Sale
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The Library is Ready for.... Summer Reading Checkout!Thank you for your patience while we
conducted our year-end inventory.
The library is now ready for families to check-out books for the holidays!
Please note the following:•Check-out is available only to families returning to NIS for the 2014-15 school
year.• Only parents may check-out books (PYP students may accompany parents
to select books but may not check-out books on their own).•MYP/DP students may check out books on their own account•All materials must be returned to school promptly during the first week of
school in August
Monday-Thursday June 16-19*note the library will be closed during the holidays
starting Thursday June 20 @ 12:00pm
Hope to see you in the Library!
Michelle Rinker <[email protected]>
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Ruth Clarke <[email protected]>
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Grade 8 Shanty Town Experience
What is a shanty town? What are the problems faced by people who live in a shanty town? How can we experience the consequences of rural-urban migration? These were some of the questions that Grade 8 Humanities students tried to answer when they constructed their own shanty town last Thursday.
56 Grade 8 students collected recycled materials, learned how to construct a strong structure (thanks to Mr Marsh), built a dwelling in which they stayed overnight, and then went to school the following day to empathise with teenagers whose lives are similar to this every day. Noise, heat and mosquitoes proved to the biggest challenges. Well done to Grade 8. You survived, felt a little uncomfortable and learned a lot.
MYP
HUMANITIES
Ruth Clarke
and Chadley
Despault
Thanks go to the chaperones who helped make this possible; Cassandra Smith, Michelle Rinker, Paul Underwood.
Also to Jesse Douma, Robin Marsh and Danny Clarke for much needed support with building. June 2014
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Grade 10 Chemistry visits Coca Cola
Last week the Grade 10 Chemistry class visited the Coca Cola Factory in Pukou as part of their Unit on Industrial Chemistry.
We were able to see the whole process from starting materials to the packaging of the product. Some of the highlights for the students were:• being able to see the whole process from the observation deck and then on the factory floor to see it more closely• the Fanta candy smell in some parts of the factory• the history museum• the hygiene safety including having our shoes shrink wrapped, the hair nets and the ‘air shower’• free Coca Cola products• canteen lunch with the workers
Special thanks to Mr. Northcott for arranging our tour of the factory.
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PYP SWIM GALA
The Grade 2 - 5 Swim Gala was held Friday, June 6th. WOW! What a fun day with some close races and finishing with some exciting relays where everyone was cheering; the team spirit was fantastic and the noise from the cheering all day long was nearly deafening but great to hear. The students have worked well improving their swimming skills throughout the year and this was a great opportunity to put these into practice. It was the first year since we opened the pool that all events were swum over 25 metres. At the end of the day there were only 2 points separating the 1st & 2nd place teams and as this result will affect the overall winner of the inter-house championships that has been running all year, we will wait until the final day of school when the shield winner will be revealed. Thanks to all involved for your help on the day, without your support these events would not be possible.
Unfortunately, we were unable to give out the awards in a PYP assembly but here are the grade champions of the 2014 Swim Gala. They will all receive awards.
Grade Two Girls Champion - Anna Grade Two Boys Champion - Maximilian
Grade Three Girls Champion - Summer RoseGrade Three Boys Champion - Jason K
Grade Four Girls Champion - Poppy Grade Four Boys Champion - Eli
Grade Five Girls Champion - IndiaGrade Five Boys Champion - Eric
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John [email protected]
The overall champions of the day will receive trophies.
The 2014 Girls Champion - IndiaThe 2014 Boys Champion - Eli
Race results are posted on the notice board outside my office.
Today, Friday June 13th the Pre-K to Grade One had their swim gala. Events were run in both pools and all students participated in races and novelty events. It was a fun morning for the students and parents alike.
A special thanks to Mr Clarke, our Athletic Director for all his support and assistance in running these events.
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Safety First @ The Pool - Water Safety Tips
Knowing that many of our NIS community will be holidaying over summer in areas thatinvolve water activities with your children I would like to remind you all to be aware of the serious dangers of water and to be sure to supervise your children.
I have attached an informative link highlighting the dangers of water, it is a real reminder to all of us with children that you can never be too cautious in or around water when it comes to your child's safety.
I highly recommend that all parents take ten minutes to view and read this information if they are to be in or around water with their families this summer.
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/25583480/investigators-drowning-is-silent#at_pco=cfd-1.0
WATER SAFETY TIPS
1. Never swim alone: Even a teenager or adult should swim with a buddy.
2. Pick a look-out: Designate an adult to be close enough to reach out and touch a child under 5 years old whenever they are in the water.
3. Don't waste time: If your child is missing, look in the pool first.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby: Every second counts when you have to call emergency, but keep it turned off or silenced while you watch swimmers in the pool.
5. If you are in a foreign country make sure that you know the emergency numbers.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer break and please remember "safety first" in and around the water this summer.
John HolberyAquatics Director [email protected] International Schoolph 86 25 85899111 / Fax +86 25 85899222
NIS: Inspiring International Mindedness, Personal Excellence, Creative Thinking
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The PURPLE DUCK takes flight for the third year...
Team Photos: Above are Grace, Hellen and Michelle with the three editions of the magazine so far; Centre: This year’s Chief Editors Alicia (left) and Grace (right); Below is this year’s team, from left to right: Ella, Angela, Hellen, Angela, Emma, Ms.Larson, Ofelia, Maristella, flanked - in matching purple (not maroon) tailored jackets - by Mr.Hammond and Mr.Kay.
The Purple Duck - the school’s arts and literary magazine - was officially launched last Thursday at an open mic event in the Centre cafe.
The bold, brave new collection of the best student work of 2013-2014 is now
available for a limited period for the remarkably low price of only 50RMB. Get yours
from the Centre Cafe (honesty box) or at the Award Ceremony (Wednesday, 18th
June) while stocks last!
John Hammond <[email protected]>
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Nanjing International School
WEEKLY MENU(Prek-‐Gr1)
(Gr2-‐Gr12)
June 16th-June 20th June 16th June 17th June 18th June 19th June 20th
Salad Cherry Tomato Carrot Peas
Main Course A Creamy Chicken Fusilli
Duck Leg Bacon, Cheese Burger
Main Course B Vegetables Quesadilla Fish and Chips Sweet and Sour
Chicken
Eurest Wish You a Nice Summer Holiday
Eurest Wish You a Nice Summer Holiday
Vegetable Green Beans, Carrot
Zucchini Mixed Vegetables
Vegetarian Choice Spring Rolls, Omelet Stuffed Lotus Root Egg, Spinach Pan-cake
Carbohydrate Rice Roasted Potato
Rice Chips
Rice Potato Wedge
Dessert Fresh Fruit or Mini Cake
Fresh Fruit or Raisin Cake Fresh Fruit
or Pudding
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or Milk Daily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
June 16th-June 20th June 16th June 17th June 18th June 19th June 20th Salad Selection
Mixed Salad Cherry Tomato Broccoli
Mixed Salad Cucumber Carrot
Mixed Salad Eggplant Peas
Soup Of the Day Pumpkin Soup Tortilla Soup Tomato Soup Main Course A Creamy Chicken Fusilli Duck Leg Bacon, Cheese Burger
Eurest Wish You a Nice Summer Holiday
Eurest Wish You a Nice Summer Holiday
Main Course B Vegetables Quesadilla Fish and Chips Sweet and Sour Chicken
Vegetable Green Beans &Carrot Zucchini Mixed Vegetables
Vegetarian Choice
Spring Rolls and Omelet Stuffed Lotus Root Egg, Spinach Pan
Cake
Carbohydrate Rice Roasted Potato
Rice Chips
Rice Potato Wedge
Dessert Fresh Fruit or Mini Cake
Fresh Fruit or Raisin Cake Fresh Fruit
or Pudding
Daily Drink Selection: Fruit Juice, Yakult, Yogurt or Milk Daily Vegetarian Choice: Please Pre-order Before 10:00am
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Community Activities
Saturday: COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES PERFORMANCE Meeting: Ballet- 9am Make up Room PAC
Hip Hop- 10am Dance room Center
Martial Arts- 10am Drama Classroom
Gymnastics- 9am Black Box
NIFC Soccer: 10 ~ 11.30am ALL KIDS!
LAST SOCCER - KIDS VS PARENTS!!!
Nanjing Rockets Rugby Team: 1.30- 6pm DP & Parents
SOCIAL 7’s Tournament
Sunday: Rugby Club: 9 - 10am Kids 10 - 11am MYP & Adults
ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS!!! Sandra Fuchs [email protected] mobile 1381 5445 813
June 14th - 19th
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Gymnastics
Wushu
Taekwondo
Hip Hop
Ballet
& Guest performances
Community Activities
June 14th,@ 1pm in the PAC (theatre)
Performance
Sandra Fuchs [email protected] mobile 1381 5445 813
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NANJING ROCKETS Social 7's tournament on June 14th. Shanghai FC, Shanghai Rebels and Beijing Aardvarks will send teams, plus 3 home teams. If you are interested to play contact the team
or just come along to see what Rugby is all about. Kick off will be 1pm. After the tournament we will go to the Blue Marlin in Xianlin.
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/nanjingrocketsrfc/