Principal’s Monthly Letter In May 2025
Principal’s Monthly Letter to Parents
31st May, 2025
Dear parents,
May brings lush phoenix trees and busy days on campus. Piano melodies blend with eager voices, creating a harmony of growth. We extend our deepest gratitude to all educators who cultivate knowledge and young minds with care and dedication and all parents who trust us for ever. Now, let’s celebrate the bright achievements of this blossoming season.
TEACHING AND LEARNING：
Primary School, we enriched students’ emotional and intellectual growth through parent workshops and emotion-management seminars. Labor Day class activities tied to the “520” theme fostered empathy and responsibility. Our mentor program, combined with 10th-birthday celebrations, highlighted our caring school community and strong parent-teacher partnerships. Teachers refined lesson plans and course guides, boosting classroom efficiency. Interdisciplinary projects like “80 Days” explored global cultures through herbs, museums, and literature. Chinese “Read-Aloud for Love” deepened literacy, while math and ethics classes showcased innovative teaching in district events. Fourth graders’ top scores in city-wide assessments further proved our academic rigor.
Middle School, student leadership and initiative were cultivated through clubs, journalism courses, and structured field studies. Fun competitions like jump rope, table tennis, and basketball leagues promoted physical and mental well-being. The “80 Days” project explored artifacts and painted art from six countries, broadening students’ global perspectives and aesthetic appreciation. Personalized parent-teacher-student meetings, the “14-Year-Age Ceremony”, and mentor-led stress-relief sessions provided holistic support, preparing students for academic transitions. Teaching teams collaborated to refine classroom interactions using data-driven reflection tools. G9 graders received tailored college counseling, ensuring strong performance in both national and international exams. Lessons balanced academic rigor with creative thinking, fostering dynamic and engaging learning environments.
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT：
This month, we further strengthened our academic programs through collaborative innovation. Key initiatives included “student portrait” framework, CCA modules and 9-year-through integrated discipline system, aligning national standards with our educational philosophy. In brand building, we hosted educators from prestigious institutions including High School Affiliated to ECNU, SJTU High School, ECNU International Curriculum Center, and UK’s Oundle School for academic exchanges. Our AI-empowered CCA program with Intel attracted an official delegation from Chengdu for knowledge sharing. What’s more, we proudly co-hosted the inaugural “China-Australia Cup” and “Trivium Cup” English event with ECNU. The preliminary round attracted 700+ participants from 139 schools across 8 provinces, reflecting our growing national impact. The dedicated General Affairs team was established to refine daily operations, and with strong PTA support, we completed upgrades to school uniforms and bus services, while the dining improvements will be the next. Meanwhile, Campus Transition Office was newly set up to oversee relocation to our new site. We will warmly invite PTA representatives to participate in environmental tests and move-in evaluations, together with our parent community, we’re committed to elevating every facet of our students’ growth!
STUDENTS DEVELOPMENT：
We are thrilled to share the remarkable accomplishments of our students in arts, sports, STEM, and academics this May. Their relentless pursuit of growth and boundary-pushing spirit have truly embodied our holistic education philosophy.
Congratulations to students for their advance to the national round of “China-Australia Cup”, to Primary School team clinched the silver medal of SPBCN National Spelling Bee, to 59 students for their qualified for the Asian Camp of Kangaroo Math (AMC), 27 global Gold Awards in UKMT Math Trust and first challenge in Berkeley Math Tournament, to students and individuals who thrived in Minhang Student Arts Individual Competition, Future Tech Star Award, Youth Science Competition and Earthquake Preparedness Contest, to pupils who achieved and developed in National “Philosopher’s Year” Debate, Youth Gobi Challenge, and Floorball League matches. These triumphs reflect the vibrant school academically rigorous and dynamic school cultures of holistic education, where learning thrives in labs, on stages, and across deserts. Every medal and moment of our pupils’ growth add to the legacy of our community!
TEACHERS DEVELOPMENT：
This month, our teachers have demonstrated remarkable progress in professional development, driving systemic advancements in pedagogy and cross-cultural collaboration. Their dedication continues to enrich our “child-first” ethos and fuel the school’s high-quality growth.
Appreciation to Ms Yan Ning and Mr Liao Jin for tutoring UKMT & Berkeley Math, to Ms Hu Wen and Ms Xiao Tian for guiding National Spelling Bee, to Ms Yang Chun and Ms Xu Jing for mentoring Kangaroo Math 2025, to Mr Li Qianlei, Mr Hu Xin and Ms Zhou Lili for supporting Youth Gobi Challenge, to Mr Wang Yuan for coaching the first Floorball League match, to Mr Gu Xuefen for instructing Minhang Youth Science Fair, to Mr Liu Xinghua, Mr Sun Shicai and Ms Liu Huiling for their outstanding demo lessons in Minhang, to Ms Ding Yan, Ms Li Huimin, Ms Fu Xinwei, Ms Wang Yunxin, Mr Wei Yanan, Ms He Jingyun for guiding Minhang Student Arts Individual Competition. And, congratulations to Jessica, Bai Peiyu and Luo Wenjun, Zhu Lili, He Xuening, Liu Huiling, Bu Lingxuan, Qin Chen, Guan Chang, Yin Jin, Hu Xin, Gao Jing, Bu Xiaolan, Jiang Jiahui, Yan Ning, Meng Tingting, Wang Cun, Zhao Yinxia, and to Maths and Science Departments, for their great performance in School demo-lesson competitions. All of our faculties’ passions are the engine of our community’s success!
NEW CAMPUS：
This month, construction of the new Campus enters its final phase. Interior finishes for the bilingual school are nearing completion and will soon undergo inspections, while outdoor landscaping and traffic flow systems progress steadily. This campus where tradition meets modern education will soon quietly unveil itself, ready to welcome students and staff this autumn. Ahead of the opening, we’ll organize tours for faculty, parents, and students. We’ll also invite selected parent representatives to assist with final inspections and moving preparations. Together, we’ll make this campus truly special for our children!
Dear parents, May is a month of blossoming growth and shining moments for our children! Across every grade, students have embraced unique opportunities to sparkle on their own stages: G1 “80 Days” of global food cuisine fair, G2 assembly and the Young Pioneers induction ceremony, G3 the “Decade of Wonder” birthday party, G4 citywide academic assessments, G5 graduated transitions, G6 a talent-packed grade assembly, G7 subject based “80 Days” of Learning, G8 “Fourteen & Fearless” ceremony and G9 the final sprint toward high school entrance exams. I firmly believe that”every child deserves a stage”, whether through performances, projects, or personal milestones, we see their confidence grow, and I am very much anticipating to watch as they carry that confidence into classrooms, friendships, and futures bright with possibility.
As we approach the festivals and holidays , I wish all of your families, a very Happy Dragon Boat Festival, and Happy Children’s Day to all our lovely pupils. May their smiles always reflect the joy of learning and living fully.
And, now Let’s take a look at the plans for June:
Week 16
“Around the World in 80 Days” Exhibition
6月6日 G4 Assembly & Open Day
6月7-8日 “Sino-Australia Cup” & “Trivium Cup” English Speech Event
Week 17
6月13日 MS Parental Forum
6月14-15日 Senior High School Entrance Exam
Week 18
6月17-18日 PS, MS and Trivium Final Evaluation
6月19日 South Sudanese Delegation Visit
6月21日 G9 Graduation
6月22日 Parents Open Day for G1 & G6
Week 19
6月27日 G5 Graduation
Week 20
6月30日 The end of term
Whole Staff Meeting
Warm regards,
Leo GE
Principal
