When Math Meets Creativity

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中学圆周率日课堂活动

Upper School Pi Day Activities

为庆祝圆周率日（Pi Day），在中学部数学课上，学生们围绕著名数学常数π（圆周率）开展了一系列的创意课堂活动，踏上探索圆周率奇妙世界之旅。

In celebration of Pi Day, students across Upper School mathematics classes participated in a series of creative classroom activities centered around the famous mathematical constant π (pi).

活动项目既彰显了数学的创造性，也强调了其现实意义。每个班级都以独特的方式参与这场庆祝活动，让学生们得以将数学思维与艺术表达、学术研究相结合。学生们首先设计了富有想象力的“圆周率天际线”（Pi Skyliners），其结构融入了圆形设计与圆周率概念。通过这项活动，学生们将几何学与创造力、现实建筑紧密联系起来。

Our students began exploring the fascinating world of π through engaging projects designed to highlight both the creativity and real-world significance of mathematics. Each course approached the celebration in its own unique way, allowing students to combine mathematical thinking with artistic expression and research. Students designed imaginative Pi Skyliners, creating structures that incorporated circular designs and the concept of π. Through this activity, students connect geometry with creativity and real-world architecture.

另一组同学制作了色彩鲜艳的“圆周率旗帜”（Pi Pennants），在设计上点缀了与圆周率相关的趣味知识、数字规律及符号。这些旗帜为教室注入了充满活力的数学气息。还有同学以平衡为灵感，精心设计出“圆周率悬挂装置”（Pi Mobiles）。悬挂模型既展示了圆形与几何平衡的原理，也生动呈现了数学理念如何转化为视觉艺术作品。

Another group of students created colorful Pi Pennants, decorating their designs with interesting facts, patterns, and symbols related to π. The pennants brought vibrant mathematical energy into the classrooms. Some students constructed Pi Mobiles, carefully designing hanging models that showcased circles and geometric balance while demonstrating how mathematical ideas can be transformed into visual designs.

走进中学高年级课堂，学生们完成了“圆周率海报项目”，通过研究圆周率的历史，探索其在天文学、物理学、工程学及技术等领域的应用。这些项目让学生们深刻认识到，圆周率绝不仅仅是一个数字——它是贯穿科学与数学领域的基本常数。

Moving into higher grades, students created Pi Poster Projects, researching the history of π and exploring its applications in areas such as astronomy, physics, engineering, and technology. These projects helped students see that π is far more than just a number—it is a fundamental constant used throughout science and mathematics.

与此同时，学生们也通过“圆周率艺术盘”（Pi Artistic Plates）展现创意，将数学灵感与艺术设计相融合。这些装饰精美的盘子既凸显了圆周率的简洁优雅与无限性，也充分展现了学生们的创造力。

Meanwhile, students expressed their creativity through Pi Artistic Plates, combining mathematical inspiration with artistic design. The beautifully decorated plates highlighted the elegance and infinite nature of π while showcasing students’ creativity.

海报、艺术作品及数学设计的展示，将我们的学习空间打造成了充满活力的数学庆典现场。这些活动鼓励学生们跳出公式的局限，去探索数学的深层内涵，帮助他们体会数学所蕴含的美感与创造力。圆周率日课堂活动始终提醒着我们：数学不仅是解决问题的工具，更是关乎好奇心、创造力，以及发现塑造世界规律的学科。

The displays of posters, artwork, and mathematical designs transformed our learning spaces into vibrant celebrations of mathematics. These activities encouraged students to explore mathematical ideas beyond formulas, helping them appreciate the beauty and creativity that mathematics can inspire. Pi Day classroom activities continue to remind us that mathematics is not only about solving problems, it is also about curiosity, creativity, and discovering patterns that shape our world.

数学教研组衷心感谢所有师生的热情参与和创意付出，正是大家的努力，让本次圆周率日活动成为一段意义非凡、令人难忘的经历。

The Math Department would like to thank all the teachers and students whose enthusiasm and creativity helped make these Pi Day activities a meaningful and memorable experience.

Student-led Quarterly Magazine

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中学部新闻实践课堂

Upper School Journalism Class

或许比以往任何时候都更重要的是，我们的学生正在培养理解周围世界的能力，并思考我们所接触到的新闻是如何被生产与传播的。 在新闻学选修课中，高年级学生通过真实任务培养这些能力——他们不仅学习各类报道风格与文本形式，更亲自创作新闻作品。这些习作最终汇集成一本《季度杂志》，与全校学生分享，并陈列于学校图书馆，供大家取阅。

Perhaps more than ever before, it is essential that our students are developing the skills needed to understand the world around them and consider how the news we encounter is created and consumed. Upper School students in our Journalism elective build those skills through practical application in that they not only learn about a range of reporting styles and text types but also create their own pieces. These graded assignments culminate in the production of a Quarterly Magazine, which is shared with the student body and made available for all to peruse in our school library.

课程初期，学生围绕“如何成为记者”这一核心展开探讨，重点思考了三个关键问题：如何判断新闻价值？如何验证信源？如何在报道中避免偏见？以此为基础，学生们围绕校园相关话题撰写了两篇专题文章，最终汇聚成10月发布的**期季度杂志，内容涵盖学习习惯、睡眠、文化活动、课外活动及校园生活等主题，由学生Muxi Y. 担任主编，所有文章均为学生原创。

To start the course, students examined some of the main concepts surrounding the reality of being a journalist and the main aspects to be aware of and consider. How do we decide what constitutes newsworthiness? How do we verify the reliability and veracity of our sources? How do we protect against bias and prejudice in our own reporting? This led students to create two magazine feature articles connected to issues pertinent to our school community. The result was the Quarter One magazine, released in October, which covered topics such as study habits, sleep, cultural events, school ASAs, and student life. This first edition was edited by Muxi Y., with all the contents taken from student-created writing.

“I Can Manage My Schoolbag”

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小学低段道法课活动

Lower Primary Morality Class

为引导学生学会自我管理、养成健康学习习惯，G1-G3道法课近日开展了一场有趣的 “书包小管家”主题活动。

To help students develop self-management skills and healthy habits, our Grades 1–3 Morality classes recently launched a fun and engaging activity: “I Can Manage My Schoolbag.”

/// 书包太重的信号，你发现了吗？

/// Is Your Backpack Too Heavy? Here's How to Tell.

课堂上，老师请同学们观察一位背着书包的小朋友——他的身体挺直吗？走路轻松吗？脸上是微笑还是皱眉？通过生动的画面，大家很快明白：如果背书包时弯腰、皱眉、脚步沉重，那就是书包 “超载”的信号。

In class, students were shown a picture of a child carrying a backpack. Together, they observed: Is his back straight? Does he walk with ease? Is he smiling or frowning? Through this simple exercise, they quickly learned the telltale signs of an overloaded backpack—hunched shoulders, tired steps, or a worried expression.

那么，怎样才能让书包既轻便又整齐呢？老师带来了“书包整理五步法”：

So how can we keep our backpacks both light and organized? The teacher introduced the Five-Step Backpack Organization Method:

1.  按需携带：根据CJ和课程表，只带当天需要的物品，把不用的拿出来。

   Pack only what you need – Use your CJ and class schedule to decide what to bring; remove anything unnecessary.

   
   

2. 先放重物：如课本、文件袋，紧贴背部放置，让重心更稳。

   Heavy items go in first – Place textbooks and folders against your back for better balance.

   
   

3. 中等物品居中：笔记本、课外书等放在中间层。

   Medium items in the middle – Notebooks, readers, and other medium-sized items go here.

   
   

4. 小软物品放外层或小袋：铅笔盒等。

   Small, soft items in outer pockets – Pencil case, etc.

   
   

5. 水杯放侧袋：切记拧紧瓶盖，防止漏水弄湿书本。

   Water bottle in the side pocket – Always tighten the cap to prevent leaks!

随后孩子们分组动手实践，从一堆物品中挑出 “每日必需”，清理出早已不用的上学期课本、旧奖状、甚至玩具……看着“焕然一新”的书包，大家成就感满满。

Working in small groups, students then put these steps into practice. From a pile of belongings, they picked out their "daily essentials" and removed items that no longer needed to be in their bags—last semester's textbooks, certificates, toys. Seeing their "brand new" backpacks, the sense of accomplishment was written all over their faces.

/// 打卡挑战，争做“书包小管家”

/// The 5-Day Challenge: Become a Backpack Keeper!

活动最后，孩子们迎来了一项特别的挑战——连续5天完成“书包小管家”打卡任务：

To wrap up the activity, students were invited to take on a special challenge—a 5-day "Backpack Keeper" mission:

• 每天背起书包时，感受是否沉重压肩；

  Each morning, check if the backpack feels too heavy or presses on your shoulders.

  
  

• 检查书包里有没有明天用不到的东西；

  Make sure there's nothing inside that you won't need for the day.

  
  

• 睡前整理好书包，并在Seesaw上传照片。每晚十分钟，养成好习惯。

  Pack your bag before bed and upload a photo to Seesaw. Ten Minutes Each Night, a Habit for Life.

  
  

• 坚持5天的小朋友将获得一枚小虎勋章。这不仅是对自理能力的锻炼，更是对坚持品格的培养。

  Those who complete the challenge will earn a Tiger Dojo award—a small token recognizing their growing independence and perseverance.

小小的书包，承载的不仅是学习资料，更是孩子走向独立的起点。通过这次活动，孩子们学会了判断、整理与坚持，也懂得了对自己的物品负责。我们相信，当“书包小管家”的好习惯延伸到生活中，他们将收获更加有序、自信的学习时光。

A schoolbag may seem small, but it carries more than just learning materials—it carries the first steps toward responsibility and independence. Through this activity, students learned to assess, organize, and persist. They also learned to take ownership of their belongings. We believe that when these habits take root, they will grow into a more organized and confident approach to learning.

Exploring Landforms Through Art and Science 

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幼儿园趣味课堂

ECE Interesting Lesson

本周，幼儿园的小虎们在艺术与科学的实践活动中探索了不同的地形地貌。课程伊始，他们认识了世界著名山脉，并探讨了山脉的形成过程及其对周边环境的影响。接着，孩子们运用各种手工材料，创作出中国知名山脉的立体场景。这个创意活动不仅帮助他们具象化理解山地地形，更激发了小虎们细致的观察力、想象力与协作讨论的热情。 

The students explored different landforms through hands-on art and science activities. To begin, they learned about famous mountains and discussed how mountains are formed and how they shape the land around us. As part of this exploration, the students created scenes of well-known mountains in China using a variety of craft materials. This creative activity helped them visualize mountain landforms while also encouraging careful observation, imagination, and discussion. 

随着课程推进，关于地形的探讨延伸至火山主题。为深化认知，孩子们动手制作了微型火山模型，借助小苏打、白醋与红色食用色素模拟火山喷发过程。看着模拟"熔岩"从火山口喷涌而出的瞬间，他们直观见证了火山活动的动态模型。 

As the lesson continued, our conversation about landforms led naturally to a discussion about volcanoes. This opened up an exciting opportunity to connect geography with science. To deepen their understanding, the students made miniature volcano models and explored how eruptions happen by using baking soda, vinegar, and red food colouring. Watching the bubbling “lava” flow from their volcanoes helped them see a simple model of a volcanic eruption in action. 

整个学习过程中，孩子们始终保持专注与好奇，踊跃分享见解。他们带着问题探索，将亲手创作的山脉景观与探究的火山地貌建立关联。通过艺术创作、集体讨论与科学实验的有机融合，这堂课为孩子们理解地形地貌及其自然形成机制提供了有意义的认知路径。该教学设计既培养了创造力与科学思维，更让地理学习成为充满惊喜的难忘体验。 

Throughout the lesson, students were engaged, curious, and eager to share their ideas. They asked thoughtful questions and made connections between the mountain landscapes they created and the volcanic landforms they investigated. By combining art, discussion, and a practical experiment, the lesson gave students a meaningful way to understand landforms and how they are shaped by natural processes. This lesson supported both creativity and scientific thinking, while making learning about geography exciting and memorable.

Learning in the Open Air, 

A Spring Walk of Discovery

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G2社会实践出游

G2 Field Trip

上周，G2小虎们走进光明绿田生态基地，开启了一场兼具趣味与意义的校外社会实践之旅。暂别校园的方寸天地，孩子们带着好奇与期待，踏入绿意盎然的绿田生态基地，沉浸式感受自然的馈赠。

Last week, our G2 tigers embarked on a fun and meaningful off-campus social practice trip to the Guangming Green Field Ecological Farm. Leaving behind the familiar school environment, the children stepped into this vibrant green space with curiosity and excitement, immersing themselves in the gifts of nature.

/// 多肉移栽

/// Succulent Transplanting

小虎们学习多肉植物的生长习性与储水奥秘，随后化身“小小园丁”，使用专用土壤小心翼翼地为多肉移植安家，亲手完成选盆、填土、定植与浇水的全过程。

The students first learned about the growth habits and water-storing adaptations of succulent plants. Then, transforming into “little gardeners,” they carefully transplanted the succulents using special soil, personally completing the entire process from selecting pots and filling them with soil to positioning the plants and watering them.

/// 非遗米饼

/// Intangible Cultural Heritage: Baked Rice Cakes

小虎们一边听老师讲炒米饼的民俗典故，一边学着老师的方法亲手将炒熟的米粉填入传统木模，压实、敲打，亲自动手制作炒米饼，体验非遗手工制作的乐趣。

While listening to the teacher explain the folk stories behind baked rice cakes, the students followed along, filling traditional wooden molds with roasted rice flour, pressing and tapping them firmly. Through hands-on making, they experienced the joy of this intangible cultural heritage craft.

/// 蔬菜采摘

/// Vegetable Picking

大家满怀期待地走进蔬菜园，在老师的指导下认识各种蔬菜，了解其生长周期与采摘技巧。亲手采摘新鲜蔬菜的过程，让小虎们感受到劳动的喜悦与收获的满足。

Full of anticipation, the children entered the vegetable garden. Guided by their teachers, they learned about various vegetables, their growth cycles, and harvesting techniques. The process of picking fresh vegetables themselves allowed the students to feel the joy of labor and the satisfaction of a harvest.

/// 陶艺拉坯

/// Pottery Wheel Throwing

在老师的指导下，小虎们围坐在一起感受着泥土在指尖的奇妙变化。他们小心翼翼地控制着手中的力度和速度，尽情发挥，努力将一块块普通的泥土塑造成心中所想的形状，在亲身体验中感受着传统陶艺的魅力。

Under the guidance of their teachers, the students gathered around to feel the magical transformation of clay at their fingertips. Carefully controlling the pressure and speed, they gave full play to their creativity, shaping ordinary lumps of clay into the forms they envisioned, experiencing the charm of traditional pottery through firsthand practice.

/// 植物扎染

/// Botanical Tie-Dye

小虎们通过老师的讲解，认识各种可用于扎染的植物。随后，大家亲自运用所学的扎布手法，将布料扎出各种形状，浸入染料中染色。最终，一件件色彩斑斓、图案各异的扎染作品在同学们手中诞生，让大家深刻感受到传统植物扎染的独特魅力。

The students first learned about plants that can be used in tie-dye. Then, applying the folding and tying techniques they were taught, they bound the fabric into various shapes and immersed it in dye. In the end, vibrant, uniquely patterned tie-dye works came to life in their hands, allowing everyone to deeply appreciate the distinctive charm of this traditional plant-dyeing art.

活动接近尾声，孩子们带着劳动成果踏上返程。以自然为课堂，以实践为阶梯，这场走进光明绿田的社会实践，不仅为孩子们的童年增添了一抹清新的绿色记忆，更让他们在“动手做、亲身悟”中拓宽视野、增长见识，在欢声笑语中播撒热爱自然、乐于实践的种子。

As the event drew to a close, the children boarded the bus back to school, carrying the fruits of their labor. With nature as their classroom and hands-on experience as their steppingstone, this field trip not only added a refreshing, green memory to the children’s childhood but also broadened their horizons and enriched their knowledge through “hands-on activities and personal insights.” Amid laughter and joy, the experience sowed the seeds of a love for nature and a passion for hands-on learning.

Commitment to Excellence

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职业发展日

Professional Learning Day

为满足教职员工多元发展需求，学校于上周成功举办了职业发展日活动。此次培训旨在提升全体教职员工专业素养与综合能力，为学校的可持续发展注入新动能。

To meet the diverse professional development needs of our faculty and staff, the school successfully held Professional Learning Day last week. The training was designed to enhance the professional competence and overall capabilities of all faculty and staff, thereby injecting new momentum into the school’s sustainable development.

小学部低段的四场工作坊涵盖科技工具运用、学生参与度提升、RAZ数据分析及家校沟通技巧，主讲教师通过案例分享实用策略。同时，各学科组采用SWOT分析法梳理优势与挑战，并研讨新学年目标与评估标准。全体教师在交流中明确方向、凝聚共识，致力于以专业与爱心陪伴孩子成长。

The four workshops for the Lower Primary Division focused on integrating technology tools into lesson planning and instruction, strategies to boost student engagement, using RAZ data analysis tools in Humanities, and effective communication techniques for building positive parent relationships. The lead instructors shared practical strategies through real-life case studies. Meanwhile, subject groups engaged in meaningful dialogue, using SWOT analysis to reflect on their strengths and challenges, and to discuss goals and assessment criteria for the year ahead. Through these exchanges, all teachers clarified their direction, built consensus, and committed to supporting the children’s growth with professionalism and care.

小学高段的教师们也全情投入于一系列充满活力的协作式工作坊，深入探讨了广泛的教学议题——从优化课堂参与度、高效运用教育科技，到设计跨学科的项目式学习（PBL），以及为高能力学习者提供更深层次的学术挑战。通过探究学生注意力的科学机制，并分享培养学生韧性与尊重品格的实用策略，老师们不断精进教学技艺。这段专注于反思与创新的宝贵时光，确保老师们能够持续营造一个严谨、生动且充满支持的学习环境，让每一位学生都能在学校茁壮成长。 

The Upper Primary division similarly immersed itself in a dynamic series of collaborative workshops aimed at elevating our pedagogical practices. Our educators explored a wide spectrum of topics, from optimizing classroom engagement and leveraging educational technology to designing cross-curricular Project-Based Learning and challenging our high-ability learners. By delving into the science of student attention and sharing practical strategies to foster resilience and a deep sense of respect, our teachers are continuously refining their craft. This dedicated time for reflection and innovation ensures we continue to cultivate a rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every student can truly thrive. 

中学部的培训以加强学部和各教研组内部沟通为核心，聚焦教学改进方向，研讨深化课堂教学等重点议题。同时，各教研组借此机会总结本学年工作进展，提前规划2026–27学年工作安排，保障教学工作有序推进。 

The training sessions for the Upper School Division centered on strengthening internal communication within the division and among subject departments, focusing on areas for instructional improvement and discussing key topics such as enhancing classroom teaching. At the same time, each subject team used this opportunity to review progress made during the current academic year and plan for the 2026–27 academic year, ensuring the smooth progression of instructional activities.

行政团队非常荣幸邀请到学校高级校务长、集团品牌中心、学校心理老师、行政部门相关同事以及卓正医疗为行政全体员工带来丰富全面的培训，同时增加跨部门学习及实操内容，强化内部沟通与经验分享。本次培训给予员工更为系统实用的职业支持，旨在提升综合职业素养与协同能力，以更好地应对未来的发展。

The Operations Team is honored to have invited Senior Head of Operations, Brand Development Center, school mental health teachers, operation staff and Distinct Healthcare to deliver a comprehensive training program for all administration staff. The program includes cross-departmental learning and hands-on activities designed to strengthen internal communication and the sharing of best practices. This training provides staff with more systematic and practical professional support, aiming to enhance their overall professional competence and collaborative skills.

全体后勤员工集中学习校园安全风险全员排查意识，并结合学生受伤案例复盘，强化安全责任意识。 同时，后勤部组织各岗位分组开展针对性实操培训，通过“理论讲解+现场实操”巩固培训效果，切实提升一线人员的业务水平与应急处置能力。 

All Logistics staff participated in a group training session to raise awareness of the need for a comprehensive campus safety risk assessment. They reviewed past incidents involving student injuries to reinforce their sense of responsibility for safety. At the same time, the logistics team organized targeted hands-on training sessions for different job roles. By combining theoretical instruction with on-site practice, the department consolidated the training outcomes and effectively improved the professional competence and emergency response capabilities of frontline staff.