2 . Khalifa State School

Years 1, 2 and 3 Swimming

From October 19^th to November 24^th, students in Years 1, 2 and 3 will be participating in a “Learn to Swim” program as part of their learning in Health and Physical Education. Students will be grouped according to their ability. All students are connected to attend all lessons unless they are injured or ill. Students will undertake six lessons.

Activity details:

October 19^th, 26^th, November 2ⁿᵈ, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd

October 20^th, 27^th, November 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th

Destination:

●Venue: Khalifa Public Pool

●Transport: School buses

Risk management strategies:

●A registered teacher will attend all lessons.

●Students will be in small groups with professional swimming instructors from Khalifa Public Pool.

●Swimming instructors have First And qualifications.

●There are staff who have Life Guard qualifications.

●Classroom teachers will give any required student medication.

Activity costs: $66 each

◎If swimming costs present a problem for any family, please contact the Business Manager on 37255710 to discuss alternative arrangements.

◎If you wish your child to participate in the activity, please complete this consent (同意) form and return it to Khalifa State School by October 12^th.

◎For further information, please contact Khalifa State School on 37255777 or email info@Khalifass.eq.edu.au.

3 . Welcome to Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh — a vibrant arts venue with a seasonal programme of live storytelling, theatre, music, exhibitions, workshops, family events and festivals.

The Centre’s idea is summed up nicely by the old Scottish saying, “The story is told eye to eye, mind to mind and heart to heart”. The main draw is its programme of spoken-word performances, most of which take place in its 100-seat basement theatre. The storytelling doesn’t just happen on stage, though. The ground floor has a large, airy room used for exhibitions, workshops as well as a monthly story session for tots(Tiny Tales for one-to three-year-olds).

Exit through the gift shop

No gift shop! Better than that, the Centre has an independent bookshop, which specializes in fables, myths and folk stories. Many are classics passed down from generation to generation, although contemporary (当代的) material also exists in abundance. Kids’ books are plentiful. Contemporary highlights include LariDon’s Serpents and Werewolves and Janis Mackay’s The Selki e Girl. Also worth a look is Animals, Beasties and Monsters of Scotland by Lea Taylor, which forms part of The History Press’s superb compilation of regional Scottish folk stories.

Getting there

The Centre is in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, at the eastern end of the Royal Mile. It’s a five-minute walk from Waverley railway station. Driving in the city centre is to be avoided; the nearest bus stops are on the High Street and North Bridge. For more information, visit Lothian Buses.

Value for money

Reasonable. Entry to the ground-floor space is free, although all the theatre performances are ticketed. Prices for shows vary, with the average around £8 for adults and £6 for children. Café Voices, the Centre’s monthly storytelling night, is £5.

Opening hours

10 a. m.-6 p. m. from Mondays to Saturdays; Sunday (July and August only). Last entry: 5:30 pm.

4 . Calling for Contributions

Keen to share your views and have your articles published in the Campus Link? We are calling for contributions to the following sections:

Lifestyle:

Do you travel widely, keep a journal of your adventures and have nice photographs that you might want to share? Or have you simply been somewhere that caught your imagination? Tell us all about your travels!

Are you an eager movie-goer? Be Leonard Maltin for the day and share your views of the latest blockbuster (大片) with our readers!

If food is your preferred choice of relaxation, try your hand at being food critic and send us your views on food/restaurants worth trying.

Class Notes:

Whether it’s about your accomplishments, memories of campus days, your recent career or a new addition to your family, we welcome you to share your news, views and photos with friends and classmates through Class Notes. Read about your classmates in this issue of Campus Link.

Research:

If this noble line of work is your bread and butter or passion, we want to hear from you! Share with Campus Link your research developments and breakthroughs. If you know of someone (your schoolmate or teacher) whose research work is a source of inspiration for our community, do not hesitate to send in your suggestions!

If you are interested in sharing any of the above, or if you know of someone worthy of feature, please get in touch with the Editor-in-Chief, at karinyeo@campuslink.sg.

Contributions will be selected based on their relevance and quality and Campus Link reserves the right to publish or reject a submission. All contributions will be edited for clarity and length. Please send your submissions in word.doc files and your photos in jpeg format.

Contributions for the next issue should reach us by 10 July 2013.

5 . Global English Center

General English in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing

*3-month (700 yuan), 6-month (1, 200 yuan) and one-year (2, 000 yuan) courses.

*Choice of morning or evening classes 3 hours per day, Mon. — Fri.

*Experienced college English teachers.

*Close to the city center and bus stops

Add: 105 Zhongshan Road     Tel: 6760000

Modern Language School

*Special courses in English for business, travel, banking, hotel management and office skills

*Small classes (2-16 students on Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.)

*English teachers from Canada and the USA

*3-month (1, 000 yuan), 6-month (1, 800 guan)

Add: 675 Park Road     Tel: 6777777

The 21st Century English Training Center

*We offer morning or afternoon classes, both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan.

          *Entrance exams: June and December     

*We also have a six-week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays.

*Only 15-minute walk from city center

Call 6016666 for more information.

The International House of English

*3- or 6-month English course for students of all levels at very low cost: 60 yuan for 12 hours per week:

convenient class hours 9:00-12:00 a.m and 2:00-5:00 p.m.

*4-month evening classes for developing speaking skills (same cost as day classes)

*well-trained foreign teachers

*Free sightseeing tours and social activities.

*Very close to the Central Park

Call 6886666 for further information.

10 . Guide to the University

The TWU Cafeteria is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. It serves snacks (小吃), drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.

The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Sundays.

Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is built for physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse is available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30 –minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.