Tag Archives: Saigon South International School

The Loboc Children’s Choir Visits Saigon

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Saigonese

A couple of months ago, I wrote about the devastation of an earthquake that hit Bohol and Cebu in the Philippines and how The Loboc Children’s Choir of Bohol, tried to uplift the spirits of the Filipinos despite the tragedy.On December … Continue reading →

Sun for the Philippines

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Saigonese

Last November 14 and 15, 2013, through the efforts of fellow Filipino, Mr. Nomer Adona and high school students of Saigon South International School, a fund drive called Sun for the Philippines was held in the SSIS school grounds for those … Continue reading →

Posted in Event | Tagged Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, Saigon South International School, SSIS, Sun for the Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan, Vietnam | Leave a comment

Thank You Saigon!

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Saigonese

There is just so much outpouring of love and support from the Saigon community. Even online friends who I’ve not met personally, have extended their help (you know who you are, thank you!) Phil Veinott and Helen Nguyen of Expats … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Spills | Tagged British International School, Expats in HCMC, Geisha Cafe, Helen Nguyen, Phil Venoitt, Saigon South International School, Scott and Binh's, Typhoon Haiyan, Typhoon Yolanda | Leave a comment

Nose Bleed-Free Day

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Saigonese

“Nose bleed” is a term we use when we’re stressed out about something. The influx of call center companies in the Philippines propelled the word “nose bleed” to refer to the stress when speaking in a foreign tongue (specifically English) … Continue reading →