Principal’s Monthly Letter in June 2025

Principal’s Monthly Letter to Parents

30^th June, 2025

Dear parents,

June brings midsummer’s glow and the fragrance of orchids across our campus. With the joint efforts of faculty, students, and parents, the 2024-2025 academic year concludes successfully. This academic year, we witnessed our pupils’ growth—dedicated in classrooms, confident in competitions, embodying the SHZS spirit. Your unwavering support, whether through parent seminars, open days, or daily communication, has fostered a nurturing environment for their holistic development. Meanwhile, the enhanced new Campus and elevated school reputation reflect our home-school collaboration. This partnership remains the cornerstone of our educational ethos. Let’s now reflect on the achievements of this meaningful journey.

TEACHING AND LEARNING：

Primary School: We refined management systems to enhance student conduct and class efficiency. Mentorship, combined with assemblies and subject weeks, created inclusive learning opportunities. The “Around the World in 80 Days” program connected theory with real-world values. Open Days and parent-teacher conferences strengthened home-school collaboration. For teaching, visual goal-tracking improved workflow efficiency. All subjects completed Holistic Curriculum Guides to reinforce core competencies. Dual-teaching classes delivered personalized instruction, showcasing our global approach. Our teachers also excelled in district competitions, setting new benchmarks for regional education.

Middle School: Field studies and enrichment trips broadened students’ horizons through real-world learning. Grade assemblies, “Fourteen & Fearless” ceremony, and G9 graduation fostered holistic development while strengthening home-school partnerships. Our classroom revolution adopted evaluation rubrics to tailor professional development, boosting instructional impact. The school-based research cycle produced an Academic Action Guide, deepening pedagogical innovation. For graduates, we delivered integrated academic planning, exam preparation, and tailored counseling. Additionally, G7 & G8’s top-tier performance in district assessments validated our teaching reforms, with balanced excellence across disciplines.

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT：

Guided by “Shenghua Student Profile,” we established a systematic curriculum framework. The Nine-year Integrated Subject Manual 1.0 ensures vertical coherence and horizontal synergy across learning objectives, content delivery, and visual outcome assessments. Our P4C program spans all grades, using societal debates and scenario analysis to spark critical thinking. The CCA curriculum’s five domains enable personalized timetables, creating a clear “interest cultivation – skill extension – innovation breakthrough” pathway.

Through strategic global engagements, we successfully hosted the “China-Australia Cup” & “Trivium Cup” English Speech Event, further establishing our bilingual education brand. The school welcomed distinguished guests including delegations from South Sudan and Thailand, showcasing our diverse educational approaches. Our Intel-partnered AI program has become a regional benchmark, while newly obtained JMC, DofE and JMO accreditations have enriched our multilingual curriculum system, demonstrating our international vision to nurture globally competent talents.

We implemented comprehensive upgrades across logistic support systems to create a safer, smarter campus environment. The redesigned uniforms combine aesthetic appeal with enhanced safety features, while our dining services offer nutritionally balanced meals in culturally immersive settings. The dormitory’s innovative dual management model has redefined residential living standards. Our school buses feature intelligent routing for precise door-to-door service, supported by a dedicated hotline for immediate assistance, ensuring seamless operations that underpin our educational mission.

STUDENTS DEVELOPMENT：

This semester, SHZS students exemplified the fruits of holistic education through remarkable achievements across diverse fields. From artistic creativity, athletic excellence, STEM AI innovation to cross-cultural exchanges, they shone brightly in every endeavor. Academically, our students claimed 961 awards, while 717 honors were earned in arts, sports, and technology events in 2024 academic year, demonstrating their well-rounded potential.

Many Congratulations to Song Qiuyu, Lu Yixin, Yang Shenyu, Gu Yihan, Guo Qiuhan, Yang Jinxi, Zhou Qile, Li Jinyao, Zhang Minxiang, Sun Zhouxiao, ShenYuhan, Cai Furui, Gong Tiancheng, Li Siyuan, Fei Yihan, Zhou Bingyi, Gong Yanan, Zhao Chencen, Shangguan Ziling, Zeng Yiren, Shao Dongyu, Zhou Jinxi, Wang Yinuo, Yao Siyu, Xu Baifu, Zhong Liu, Xu Shiyan, Wang Qingyi, Yang Yaorui, Gu Ziqi for their wonderful achievements in this June. Let’s cheer for these achievements, may Shenghua students continue to explore the world with curiosity and shine brightly in broader horizons!

TEACHERS DEVELOPMENT：

Our faculty achieved outstanding results through professional excellence and pioneering spirit. They explored holistic education through model lessons, pioneered cross-cultural teaching teams, and enhanced expertise through CAIE programs and WASC accreditation. Their dedication translated into 305 honors across pedagogical research, teaching demonstrations, and competition coaching, showcasing both profound academic foundation and vibrant innovative capacity.

Congratulations to Ms. Bai Peiyu, Ms. Wang Cun, Ms. Jiang Jiahui, Ms. Xu Wen, Ms. Xue Ruohan, Ms. Liu Huiling, Ms. Tang Rong, Ms. Hu Xin, Mr. Zheng Huasheng, Ms. Wang Jiawen, Ms. Ma Lijuan, Ms. Liu Jing, Ms. Yao Jingling, Ms. Li Xiwen, Ms. Qin Chen, Ms. Guan Chang, Ms. Ji Jiani, Ms. Hu Wen, Ms. Wang Ping, Ms. Xiao Tian, Ms. Wang Jingwen, Mr. Xu Leigang, Ms. Yan Kewen, Mr. Bu Lingxuan, Ms. Bu Xiaolan, Mr. Cui Jingsheng, Ms. Dong Lixuan, Ms. Zhou Lu, Ms. Zhu Junqin, Mr. Yan Liwei, Ms. Zhou Yun, Ms. Wu Xia. These honors not only recognize individual professional excellence but also vividly reflect the Shenghua faculty’s pursuit of distinction. May you continue to enlighten minds with wisdom and shape futures through expertise!

NEW CAMPUS：

The Lanxiang Lake Campus now stands ready under countless anticipatory gazes. Its façade and landscaping are complete, while interior finishes reveal exquisite craftsmanship. Dormitory functions and elevator control systems have been comprehensively upgraded. Mechanical works progress steadily, with network cabling nearing completion. All material and air quality tests passed successfully, as sectional inspections proceed methodically. This fusion of modern intelligence and natural ecology will empower us to write new educational chapters.

Dear parents, our journey in education has flourished under the guidance of “holistic education with academic excellence”. Together, we’ve celebrated scholarly achievements, innovative pedagogy, and expanded global perspectives—each milestone testifying to your professional dedication. True education, I believe, must help children both take root in knowledge and stretch toward growth: exploring truth through critical thinking while engaging the world with inclusive minds. The new Campus opens fresh educational vistas where we’ll nurture future leaders with broader vision, integrating international perspectives into their learning journey to “cross boundaries and innovate”. Let us anticipate reuniting there for the new academic year!

Relocation Schedule

6月30日-7月5日 Packing at Both Campuses

7月6日-7月30日 Relocation of Packed Items

7月10日 Construction Inspection Completion

7月11日 External Logistics Team Start

7月28日 All Staff Return

7月28日-8月25日 New Campus Environment Preparation

8月10日-8月15日 Eco-test Second Round

8月15日-8月20日 Parents Committees Start

8月25日-8月29日 PTC & Preparation Week

8月31日 Students Return to School

9月1日 Start of New Academic Year