The Global Issues Network is a worldwide network of students who collaborate locally, regionally, and globally to work on solutions to global issues including deforestation, biodiversity and human rights. Local and regional conferences are held all over the world. Each year, thousands of students engage in GIN projects and support causes such as Wildlife At Risk, Feed The Hungry and Green School.

This was the first year of GIN at ACG. Our members consisted of: Jade (Ja Yung) Moon, Betty (Na Eun) Kim, Jun Sik Moon, Phil Jae Chun and Eddy (Min Seong) Kang. Starting in January, we met weekly with Mr. Ang and Ms. Hunter to learn about GIN and to start our group. We also began preparing for the 2nd annual GIN Saigon Conference which was held at ISHCMC from March 8-10.

Last Saturday our under 18 boys competed in the annual HCMC interschool Football Tournament.

I am pleased to report that we won the tournament. It was a great team performance form all the boys involved. We won our 2 group games finishing top of the group, then played against a strong RISS team in the semi final which we won 2-0.

The final was played against the American International school and at half time we were 2-1 down. A wonderful 5 minute spell after the break we had managed to turn the game round and were 5-2 up. The final score was 5-3!

For the fourth year running, Secondary students at ACG International School Vietnam have demonstrated their individual talents, team working spirit and diligence through the annual School Productions. This year, our student community is proud to present the all-time favourite musical hit: Grease!

The cast, with students as young as 11 years of age, have been busy rehearsing and preparing stage props and costumes along with their dedicated teachers, to put on a spectacular show for the whole community to enjoy. Performances will take place on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 March, at 6.30pm. Admission is free.

ACG / AIS will offer an English Programme for five weeks during the July / August, Summer Holiday period. The Learning English Programmes begin on Monday 1 st July and concludes on Friday 2nd August. Classes will run from 8:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Monday to Friday. Classes cater for the following Year Levels:

• Kindergarten Crèche (Lead by AIS Co Teachers – Vietnamese staff)
• Primary (Years 1 to 6)
• Middle School ELS Course (Years 7 to 9)
• Senior School – IELTS Preparation Course (Years 10 to 13)

On Friday, March 15th at 1:45 p.m Ms Julie Wilson (ACG Primary ELS Coordinator) and Sharon Ramsey (ACG Secondary School English Coordinator) will lead a workshop for School parents. This workshop will focus on writing skills and writing standards. The workhop caters for both Primary and Secondary School students and is designed to help parents support their children at home.