New M’KIS Mensa Invitee
(March 16, 2012)
We are proud to announce that Devyani G., Grade 11, is our fourth student in M’KIS history, to be invited to join the Malaysian Mensa. Membership in Mensa here in Malaysia as well as in other countries is based on intelligence testing which must place an individual in the top 1% for individuals in the normative group of the test. Congratulations to Devyani on this stellar academic accomplishment!

World Math Day
(March 16, 2012)
All students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 participated in World Math Day last week along with 1.57 million students from around the world as part of the World Education Games (This includes World Spelling Day, World Math Day and World Science Day). The top 50 classes for each grade level are recorded at www.worldmathday.com. Congratulations to Ms. McLaughlin’s class who finished in 21st place (for classes in age category 4-7) in the world and Mr. Dott’s class who finished in 49th place (for classes in age category 4-7) in the world!

Congratulations M’KIS Mathletes!!!!!

THIMUN – “The Best Week of MY Life”
(February 3, 2012)
‘The best week of my life’ is how one student described his THIMUN experience. Nineteen MUN students spent five days in The Hague with 3,500 students from around the world debating solutions to current global issues.

Once again our Student Officers were outstanding in their roles at the conference. They received many compliments from THIMUN Board members, MUN Directors and delegates for their knowledge of procedure, correct parliamentary language and professionalism. Nina K. was particularly outstanding in her role as President of the General Assembly. At the opening and closing ceremonies she spoke with clarity and poise and held the attention of thousands of students. Other members of the delegation also stood out due to their thorough preparation, analytical skills, persuasive speaking and diplomatic manner. It was wonderful to see our students shine in such an environment.

The delegation consisted of:
Student Officers: Nina K., Devyani G., Adam U.
Judges on the International Court of Justice: Kim H., Linus W.
Experts on the Advisory Panel: Young Choi, Reshma R. ,Arthur S.
Delegates: Sala N. (Ambassador), Max A., Robbie A., Josh B., Peak Sen, Apurva G.
Youth Assembly: Natasha P. Saeri S.i, Aksel W.
Media: Hannah H., Sekheena D.

The Model United Nations News Just Keeps Getting Better
(October 7, 2011)
Nina K. has been appointed as President of the General Assembly for THIMUN (The Hague Model United Nations) 2012. She is now officially one of the best High School MUNers in the world. Nina has been appointed to the highest MUN position anyone can achieve living outside of The Hague. Nina will be presiding over the opening ceremony involving the honorable Patron of THIMUN, HRH Princess Mabel van Oranje, the esteemed guest speaker and ambassadors from 193 countries. There will also be 2000 students and directors in the audience. She will be chairing the General Assembly plenary for four hours, which involves debate among 1200 students. She will also be presiding over the closing ceremony. Well done Nina – you are indeed a credit to yourself, to your family, and to the school.

Other excellent THIMUN news includes the selection of Devyani G. as President of the Advisory Panel for the THIMUN Conference. This is an outstanding achievement for a Grade 11 student; she has reached the highest position possible in her selected area of MUN, and at the world’s largest conference nonetheless.

Also, Adam U. has been appointed Deputy Chair of General Assembly 5 – another excellent appointment.

Congratulations must also go to three of our Grade10 students – Arthur S., Reshma R., and Young Choi who have been selected to be panelists on the Advisory Panel.

Ms. Shepherd has indeed done fine work in preparing these students, and our entire MUN Club for the accolades they have achieved.

National Honor Society (NHS) Inducts New Members
(September 30, 2011)
The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character in students.

Membership in the NHS is a singular achievement indeed. Our inductees this year have distinguished themselves both in academics and in many activities external to the classroom.

Congratulations are extended to: Won Chung; Hannah H.; Ashreka K.;  Ashley K.; Genevieve L.; Laavynia N.; Johan N.; Karl W.; Klas W.; Robert A.; Sekheena D.; Devyani G.; Natasha P.; Saeri S.i; Adam U.; Young Choi; Katelyn N.; Arthur S.; Chea-Lene.

More Great Model United Nations News
(August 26, 2011)
Several more M’KIS have received appointments to important roles at THIMUN Singapore.

Chia Ni and Da Hyun have been appointed leaders of the Youth Assembly, a group dealing with issues concerning human trafficking and migrant exploitation. Chia Ni and Da Hyun will be planning the program for the four days, and leading it as well.

Well done! We had 13 students apply for positions at THIMUN Singapore, and 13 students were selected for positions. Their selection is a credit to themselves and the depth of our MUN program at M’KIS.

International Recognition for M’KIS Students
(August 19, 2011)
Our Model United Nations (MUN) program continues the long tradition of excellence at the school. Yet again we have received wonderful news with the respect to several members of our student body being chosen for very important positions at the prestigious THIMUN Singapore Conference. THIMUN is the largest Model United Nations Conference in Asia and the Middle East.

Nina K. has been selected to be the Secretary General for the THIMUN Singapore Conference. Nina’s appointment as Secretary General is the first of such appointment for a M’KIS student.

Linus W. and Kim H.have been appointed as President and Deputy President respectively to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Finbarr H. has been appointed as Deputy President of the Security Council.

Devyani G.has been appointed as Deputy President of the Advisory Panel.

Adam U.has been appointed Judge on the ICJ.

Saeri S., Arthur S., Reshma R.n and Suh Young were selected as Experts on the Advisory Panel.

Sekheena D. has been selected as reporter on the Conference Newspaper.

Congratulations to all our students!