Parent Workshops
We organize workshops in collaboration with TIS administration & teachers, parents, and special guests from outside the TIS Community. These informative workshops are held in a casual setting and focus on such topics as education, parenting, local culture, health and wellbeing.
Compassionate Systems
By Dave Secomb, TIS Whole School Principal The focus of this will be the Compassionate Systems Framework and you can read more about this here. This will be a practical workshop – you’ll be using the tools and seeing how they support your own lives as well as those of your children. The physical space is…
Earthquake Preparedness
By WaNavi Japan This is an information session including 7 steps to empower yourself: Please feel free to stay for a disaster-related Japanese language lesson and exercise for an additional 30 minutes. Date: Monday, February 13, 2023 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 Location: 2F Multi Purpose Room
Cooking for Your Element
By Denitsa Puleva, a macrobiotic chef at Wabi Tabi Humans are different and according to Asian food wisdom different personalities thrive on different foods. During this workshop, you will learn what your energetic element (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) is, your strengths and areas for improvement, and what type of food you should eat to…
Neurodiversity
By Denisse Moreno, from 1st Step spoke on the topic of Neurodiversity A presentation for parents by leading expert, Denisse Moreno, from 1st Step on the topic of Neurodiversity. Denisse is a Mexican clinical psychologist who specializes in developmental and mood disorders, such as Autism, ADHD, Anxiety and Depression. Her approaches for therapy include Cognitive…
Japanese New Year Cooking Class
Osechi is the traditional Japanese food enjoyed on New Year’s Day. An assortment of colorful dishes packed together in special boxes. Each dish has a special meaning in welcoming the New Year. Sign up for a class and learn more about it. We are making an easier, plant-based and healthier version! Amaze your family and friends…
Healthy Lunch, Healthy Snack / Nutrition Workshop
By Matt Eisenhauer, TIS teacher Healthy eating is essential for our children’s well-being, growth and development. Setting healthy habits in childhood means that they will have less struggles with food-related issues, feel better and enjoy life more. Let’s inspire our children to learn about nutrition and the importance of conscious eating through our own dietary…
Creating or Consuming? Technology and Your Child
By Dave Secomb, TIS Whole School Principal You may be familiar with YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, but what about Omegle, Discord and 4chan? In this workshop we will discuss the role and impact of technology in our lives and the lives of children. Topics that will be raised include: screen time, social media, digital…
Reading in the Primary Years
By Ellie, TIS Learning Support Teacher In this workshop, you will learn evidence-based strategies to help your child improve their reading abilities. We will also discuss different types of reading difficulties and how to advocate for your child. This workshop is aimed for parents of students in Kindergarten to Grade 3. Date: Wednesday, November 2,…
MYP Assessment at TIS
By Catherine, MYP Coordinator The TFC invites MYP parents to attend the MYP Assessment Workshop coming up after October Break. In this workshop, Catherine, the MYP Coordinator, will provide an in-depth look at assessment in the MYP including: Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022 Time: 8:30 – 10:00 Location: 2F Multi Purpose Room
Child Protection at TIS
By Anna-Murie, TIS Student Counselor As a school we place safeguarding students at the heart of everything that we do. Please feel welcome to come and join us for an introduction to Child Protection at TIS. We are also excited to be introducing a new whole school Child Protection curriculum (K2-G9) and would like the…
