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Canadian International School of Hong Kong,proud hosts of the University of CambridgeSummer Programme 20135th-9th AugustCourse TopicsDebatingPolitical PhilosophyPhysical SciencesNatural SciencePotential candidates are required to haveproficiency in the English language andstrong passion for their chosen subject.Potential candidates are also requiredto submit a Personal Statement andReport Card that will be forwarded to theUniversity of Cambridge for their review.For further information please contact: activities@cdnis.edu.hk

We are seeking outstanding students with strongacademic records, a passion for learning and adesire to expand their knowledge. The Universityof Cambridge Summer Programme 2013 hosted bythe Canadian International School of Hong Kong isopen to students of CDNIS and to any intellectuallycurious student entering grades 9-12 (ages 15-18)in the 2013-2014 academic year who are looking fora unique global learning opportunity without havingto leave Hong Kong. Our programme is distinctivein that it is designed for individuals who have strongwritten and verbal communication skills, draw wellreasonedconclusions, enjoy problem solving, andconsistently adhere to a high standard of personaland professional conduct.Programme PresentersMs Crystal EisingerCrystal Eisinger graduated with adouble first degree from Cambridgein Politics and History. Duringher time at Cambridge she wasSecretary of the Cambridge UnionSociety and President of the TrinityHall Politics Society.Ms. C. EisingerShe has debated competitively forover 10 years both in the Oxford Union andCambridge Union. She has extensive experiencein teaching a range of ages and abilities. Crystalworked as an assistant tutor for a companyproviding professional public speaking coaching,corporate communications training and educationactivities for students.Dr. Martin RuehlUniversity of CambridgeDr. Martin Ruehl specializes inthe history of modern Germanpolitical thought. His research todate has focussed on the ideas andideologies that shaped Germansociety and culture between1871 and 1945, in particular theDr. M. Ruehlphilosophy of Friedrich Nietzscheand its reception.He has published books and articles on Nietzsche,Burckhardt, Thomas Mann, Ernst Kantorowicz,German philosophies of history and philhellenism.His essay on aesthetic fundamentalism in thewritings of the George Circle will appear in thecollective volume Weimar Thought: A ContestedLegacy, ed. Peter Gordon (Princeton University Press,2013). His monograph The Making of Modernity:Renaissance Italy and the German HistoricalImagination, 1860-1930 will be published later thisyear by Cambridge University Press.Dr Emilie RingeUniversity of CambridgeDr. Emilie Ringe is a Gott JuniorResearch Fellow at Trinity Hall,Cambridge University, as well as aNewton International Research Fellowof the Royal Society. She obtained an IBDiploma from CEGEP André-Laurendeauand studied at McGill University in herDr. E. Ringenative Canada before being awarded aM.S. from Northwestern Universityin inorganic crystallography. She then completed aPh.D. in optical spectroscopy and analytical modellingat Northwestern University in the United States,where she developed new techniques to understandthe properties of gold and silver nanoparticles.She currently works in the high resolution electronmicroscopy group at Cambridge University; herresearch interests include atomic resolution elementalmapping of alloy nanoparticles relevant for catalysisapplications, as well as near-field plasmon mappingfor sensing applications. She is actively involved in theteaching of materials science, nanotechnology, andmaterials engineering.Dr. Andrew MurrayUniversity of CambridgeDr. Andrew Murray is a UniversityLecturer in Physiology at the Universityof Cambridge, and is actively involvedin the teaching of students studyingmedicine, veterinary medicine andnatural sciences in Cambridge. He isalso the Admissions Tutor for Sciencesat Trinity Hall, one of the Cambridgecolleges. Dr Murray’s research concernsDr. A. Murray energy metabolism in mammalian cells,and how metabolic processes can beaffected by disease and extreme physiological states.In particular, he is interested in how tissues function inlow oxygen conditions such as those seen in patientswith heart failure and mountaineers at high altitude.Dr Murray is the co-Principal Investigator of XtremeEverest, a field study of high altitude physiology, andhis team recently made the first measurements ofenergy levels in the hearts and muscles of climbersreturning from the summit of Mount Everest.

Programme DescriptionsThe Art of Interview and DebateThe course will provide students with in-depthtechniques for excelling in interviews, publicspeaking and debate situations. Students willspend time holding debates and presentations withextensive individual feedback and guidance forimprovement. Knowing how to speak intelligently,articulately and confidently equips students witha tangible skill that students will take with themthrough school, university and into their career.The course will be of interest to anyone seeking todevelop their communication skills and the ability toadvocate opinions. This will be a vital asset for the IBDPprogramme.Introduction to Political Philosophy:From Machiavelli to MarxThe course aims to give students a grounding inthe history of modern political philosophy and someof its principal contemporary themes, notably thelegitimacy of government in modern democraticstates, the trade-off between freedom and security,and the tensions between liberty and equality. Itwill also give them insights into, and raise theirawareness, of political assumptions and ideasdifferent from their own. In more practical terms,the course will help students acquire or enhance animportant set of skills, including the interpretationof philosophical texts, historical contextualization,the formulation of an original standpoint, and thecritical exchange of views in discussion.The course will be of interest to anyone considering adegree in Politics, Philosophy, History, Social Theory,and International Relations.The Material WorldIn this course, students will survey the field ofmaterials, with a special emphasis on microand nanotechnology. Initially the most commonbuilding blocks of society i.e., steel, wood, plastics,ceramics, glasses, will be explored in order tobetter understand why they are used the waythey are, and why they remain such importantpillars of the housing and manufacturing industry.After this introduction to the large-scale materialssurrounding us, students will learn about microscalematerials used in technology such as computers andelectronics, demystify the ‘silicon’ era, and understandthe challenges posed by increasing computing capacitydemands and the limits of miniaturization. Finallystudents will go down several orders of magnitudein size and concentrate on nanomaterials. Withapplications ranging from sunscreens to chemicalsensors and drug delivery agents, we will explore howthe nano world offers tremendous new possibilities infunctional materials. This course will give students awide understanding of what the world around them iscurrently made of, and how this might change in thenext decades through novel materials design.The course will be of interest to anyone considering a degreecourse in physical sciences such as physics, chemistry,materials science or engineering.The Energy of LifeIn this course, students will explore the life cycle ofenergy through the biosphere and our own bodies.Initially students will consider energy acquisition byplants and animals, before investigating the ways inwhich organisms sequester fuel around their bodies.Students will then turn their thoughts to energyutilisation and the costs of maintaining our body andits basic functions in order to allow us to live, growand reproduce. Students will question whether heatis simply a wasteful by-product of an organism’smetabolism or an essential part of our being, andwhether there is really such a thing as a cold-bloodedanimal. Finally, students will explore the adaptationsthat organisms have evolved to cope with extremeenvironmental conditions. We will find out about plantsthat can tolerate drought and animals that can survivestarvation. We explore the remarkable feats of humanbeings who have trekked to the South Pole, stood onthe summit of Everest and even isolated themselvesfrom the biosphere altogether by travelling into space.Perhaps they will find out what their own remarkablebody is capable of...The course will be of interest to anyone considering a degreecourse in biology, chemistry, microbiology, health sciencesand medicine.Course NameUniversity of Cambridge Course SchedulesSuitable for students entering Grade 9-12 in AugustCourseCodeEducator Week 85-9 AugustFee per CourseCDNISStudentsFee per CourseNON-CDNISStudentsThe Art of Interview and Debate 9861 Ms. Crystal Eisinger 9am-12:30pm $4800 $5800Introduction to Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Marx 9860 Dr. Martin Ruehl 9am-12:30pm $4800 $5800The Material World 9859 Dr. Emilie Ringe 9am-12:30pm $4800 $5800The Energy of Life 9858 Dr. Andrew Murray 9am-12:30pm $4800 $5800

Student Bus ServiceA limited bus service is available for students participating in the CDNIS Summer Programme 2013. The cost ofthe service is $400 per student per week and round trip service only is available. If you wish to select the busservice please remember to input the correct “Code” when registering your child. Photos of bus stops can beviewed on page 6 of this flyer.Please note:• Please ensure you indicate the correct pick up and drop off locations and times.• Bus Mothers will travel daily with students.• Times indicated in table are a guide only and may change depending on traffic and weather conditions.ROUTECentral GPOAdmiraltyCauseway BayCDNISBus Number 1A (code 9881)PICK UP8:15am8:20am8:30am8:45amDROP OFF1:20pm1:15pm1:10pm12:45pmCentral GPO Admiralty Causeway BayCDNISCentral GPO Admiralty Causeway BayROUTERobinson RdPark RdBonham RdPokfulam RdVictoria RdBel AirCDNISBus Number 2A (code 9887)PICK UP7:45am7:50am7:55am8:05am8:15am8:30am8:45amDROP OFF1:45pm1:40pm1:35pm1:25pm1:15pm1:00pm12:45pmRobinson Rd Park Rd Bonham Rd Pokfulam Rd Victoria Rd Bel AirRobinson Rd Park Rd Bonham Rd Pokfulam Rd Victoria Rd Bel AirCDNIS

Times indicated are for reference only.Students are advised to wait at their stop at least 5 minutes earlier.Bus Route # 1Central GPO8:15AM12:30PMRobinson Rd (Opposite #70)7:47AM12:17PMBel-Air Phase 412:45PM4:15PMAdmiralty Centre8:20AM12:35PMPark Road (Opposite #4)7:50AM12:20PMBel-Air Phase 112:45PM4:15PMLeighton Road(Opp. Leighton Centre)8:30AM12:45PMBonham Rd (HKU Bus Stop)7:55AM12:25PMVictoria Rd(Opp. Baguio Villa Petrol Station)1:03PM4:18PMPokfulam Rd(Bus stop opp Belcher’s)8:00AM12:30PMOpp Sandy Bay Fire Station(Victoria Rd)1:05PM4:20PMMorrison Hill Rd Bus Stop1:10PM4:15PMAdmiralty Centre1:15PM4:25PMVictoria Rd(Sandy Bay Fire Station)8:10AM12:40PMVictoria Rd Petrol Station(Baguio Villa)8:12AM12:42PMBelcher’s Bus Stop (Pokfulam Rd)1:15PM4:30PMBonham Rd (Opp. HKU Bus Stop)1:20PM4:35PM1:20PMCentral GPO4:30PMBel-Air Phase 4 (Roundabout)8:15AM12:45PMBel-Air Phase 18:15AM12:45PMPark Road #41:25PM4:40PMRobinson Rd #701:27PM4:42PMBus Route # 2Robinson Rd (Opposite #10)7:45AM12:15PMRobinson Rd #101:30PM4:45PM

Student Registration FormSection A: Family InformationMother’s Mobile:___________________________Father’s Mobile:____________________________________Mother’s Email:____________________________________________________________________________Father’s Email:_____________________________________________________________________________Section B: Student InformationFamily Name:______________________________First Name:_______________________________________School:___________________________________ School Grade Level (e.g. Grade 11 or 12)_______________Date of Birth:______________________________Age:_______________________ M /FSection C: Course InformationONE REGISTRATION PER STUDENTEnglish language proficiency: Applicants MUST have a high proficiency in understanding,writing and speaking English.Strong Foundation: Applicants are expected to have a strong foundation and a genuinepassion of their chosen subject. They will need to display an interest in applying theiraccumulated knowledge throughout their course.Personal Statement: Applicants for university lecturer activities are required to submit apersonal statement of at least 500 words about why they are applying, why you are selecting thespecific course and how you feel you can contribute to the programme. The personal statementalso needs to include your full name, mailing address and email address in the top right handcorner.REGISTRATION DEADLINE 20th MAYregistration received after this date incur a $1000 administration chargeCourse Name Course Code Dates Time Venue Course Fee___________________ _____________ 5th-9th August 9am-12:30pm CDNIS_ _____________AMOUNT (A): $____________Section D: Bus InformationBus Route Bus Code Drop Off Time/Venue Pick Up Time/Venue Course Fee_________________ ___________ _________________ _________________ _____________AMOUNT (B): $____________TOTAL AMOUNT (A+B): $___________Section E: PaymentPlease complete and sign this form, attach a cheque payable to ‘CDNIS’ for the appropriate amount and sealin an envelope. Completed applications may be delivered to the 9/F School Office attention to “The ActivitiesDepartment” or post to “Activities Department c/o The Canadian International School of Hong Kong, 36 NamLong Shan Road, Aberdeen”. We ask parents to write your child’s name and student number on the reverseside of the cheque.Section F: Parental ConsentIn enrolling my child(ren) in CDNIS courses, I agree that my child and I will abide by the rules and regulationsset out by the School. I will not hold CDNIS responsible for any injury to my child(ren) or damages or loss tomy property as a result of participation in these courses.Parent’s Name:____________________________________________________________________________Signature:__________________________________________________________ Date:_________________Cheque Number:___________________________Cheque Amount:___________________________________