The Weekly Howl UISG周报
(UISG NEWS Dec 15-19, 2025)
01 Spotlight on Early Years
02 Primary School Overview
03 Secondary School Updates
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School 校长
December 19, 2025: A Message of Gratitude and Best Wishes for the New Year
Dear UISG Community,
As we close the chapter on 2025, I reflect on the amazing year of celebration, learning, growth, and collective achievements. We capped it off perfectly today with our amazing whole-school holiday assembly—a vibrant celebration of our students’ talents and community spirit. I am honored to be part of our wonderful UISG Community!
On behalf of our dedicated faculty and staff, I extend our warmest wishes for a peaceful and joyful holiday season. May this time be filled with cherished moments with your loved ones. As we step into the New Year, and the Year of the Horse, we hope it brings you health, happiness, and success in all your endeavors.
We eagerly look forward to welcoming everyone back for the first day of classes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Until then, stay safe, treasure the moments, and enjoy a wonderful and rejuvenating break.
Kindest regards,
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
Utahloy International School Guangzhou
2025 – Whole School Holiday Assembly
– Dec. 19, 2025
01 Early Years ▼
Celebrating Community at the Gingerbread Market
Our Early Years community came together for an unforgettable Winter Assembly this week, transforming the playground into an enchanting Gingerbread Market! Students shared heartwarming class performances, and families explored a wonderland of creative activities—from cookie decorating and a festive obstacle course to pinecone crafting and face painting. It was a joyous celebration of community and creativity, perfectly capping off the year with warmth and holiday cheer.
02 Primary ▼
Primary Choir Shines at Top Plaza
On Wednesday, December 17, the UISG Primary Choir delighted the public with two wonderful performances at Top Plaza. Students sang five songs of varying styles in two-part harmony. The choir showed impressive international representation by singing songs not only in English, but also in Swahili and Hebrew. Ms. Shannon and Ms. Jessie were impressed by the cheerful, professional behaviour displayed by the choir members, who made UISG proud. At the end of the shows, Top Plaza staff gave UISG a performance certificate and they kindly sent each student back to school with their own personal certificates and gifts. Thank you to all of the organizers, staff and parent helpers for making this concert such a wonderful experience for all!
03 Secondary ▼
Fieldwork in Focus: ESS & Biology Trip to the Botanical Gardens
The G11 and G12 ESS and Biology students participated in a field trip on Monday 15th December to the Botanical Gardens of Guangzhou. The students practiced skills for their assessments including laying transect lines and quadrats to assess biodiversity, sampling water for total dissolved solids rates and inspecting species adaptation of plants within the different biome areas the greenhouses within the park. We had perfect weather and students collected lots of useful data for analysis back in the classroom for their field reports.
# ESS and Biology #
G11 & G12
Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition
The annual Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition opened this week, showcasing the culmination of our students’ intensive, self-directed learning in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Attendees explored a diverse range of student work, from scientific investigations and technological prototypes to artistic creations, community service initiatives, and cultural studies. Each project was the result of a rigorous process where students independently planned, researched, created, and reflected on a personal learning goal. This exhibition was a fantastic demonstration of student agency, critical thinking, and creativity.
Student Led Secondary House Competition
The energy was high this week as our student leaders took charge of the annual Secondary House Competition. Here’s what two of our leaders had to say:
“I am so glad to finish the first ever student-hosted house event. All secondary students were busy with exams and assignments these days, and I want to thank to all Tigers and Warriors house captains who tried their best in this project. This event was meaningful since there were two sections which are physical and intellectual and it made the competition more inclusive. Just like this event, I hope our students based house event to be more engaging and interesting in the future.” John G10S
“The Dance Battles station tasked four houses with delivering 60 seconds dance performances outdoors. The venue was exposed to strong sunlight and high temperatures, but all participants stayed fully committed throughout the session, showcasing remarkable confidence, seamless cooperation, and unwavering house spirit together.” Via G10S
04 Whole School ▼
End-of-Semester Staff Family Celebration
As Chair of the Social Well-Being Committee, I was thrilled to host the annual end-of-semester staff family function! This year’s highlight was a seasonal buffet luncheon lovingly prepared by Miss Eva and her amazing canteen team. For the first time, we will welcome friends and families from our Zheng Cheng campus, making this celebration even more special. Santa agreed to drop by with gifts for staff children — thanks to our hardworking HR team for helping him check his list! Plus, our Staff Secret Santa gift exchange happened across the Guangzhou campus; and conclude during Friday’s luncheon, with Santa and his Head Elf, Miss L., delivering surprises to staff. We shared great food and celebrated a semester of hard work and achievements before we rest, relax, and reconnect (near or far) as we rejoin our other families outside of school. Happy holidays and seasonal greetings to all!
Jennifer Lazareck, Chair of the Social Well-Being Committee
The Weekly Howl UISG周报
(UISG NEWS Dec 15-19, 2025)
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Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School 校长
2025年12月19日：新年感谢与祝福
亲爱的UISG大家庭：
随着2025年篇章的落幕，我回顾这充满庆祝、学习、成长与集体成就的精彩一年。今天，我们以一场精彩的全校假期集会为这一年画上了完美的句号——这场活力四射的庆典充分展示了学生们的才华和社区精神。能成为这个美好的UISG社区的一员，我深感荣幸！
我代表全体敬业的教职员工，向您致以最诚挚的节日祝福，愿您度过一个安宁而欢乐的假期。愿这段时光充满与亲人共度的珍贵时刻。当我们步入新年，也是马年之际，愿它为您带来健康、幸福与事业上的成功。
我们热切期待在2026年1月6日（星期二）开学第一天迎接大家归来。在此之前，请注意安全，珍惜每一刻，享受一个美好而充满活力的假期。
诚挚问候，
Daniel Mullen 博士
校长
广州誉德莱外籍子女人员学校
2025年全校假期前集会
– 2025年12月19日
01 幼儿园 ▼
姜饼集市温馨启幕，共筑冬日社群记忆
本周，我校幼儿部社群欢聚一堂，在冬季集会中创造了难忘的回忆——操场化身为梦幻般的姜饼集市！孩子们献上了温馨的班级表演，家长与孩子们则共同探索了一片创意活动天地：从饼干装饰、节日障碍赛，到松果手作和面部彩绘，处处洋溢着欢笑。这是一场融合社群温情与创造力的欢乐庆典，为这一年画上了温暖而充满节日气息的句点。
02 小学部 ▼
小学合唱团闪耀Top Plaza，天籁童声暖冬日
12月17日周三，UISG小学合唱团在Top Plaza为公众带来了两场精彩的演出。同学们以二声部合唱的形式，演绎了五首风格各异的歌曲。合唱团展现了令人赞叹的国际文化视野——不仅演唱英文歌曲，更献上了斯瓦希里语与希伯来语的曲目，充分体现了我校的多元文化氛围。
指导老师Shannon女士和Jessie女士对孩子们快乐而专业的舞台表现深感欣慰，他们让UISG为之骄傲。演出结束后，Top Plaza工作人员向学校颁发了表演证书，并贴心为每位学生准备了个人证书与礼物，由专人护送返校。
谨向所有活动组织者、学校工作人员及家长志愿者们致以衷心感谢——正因为你们的付出，才让这场音乐会成为所有人心中美好的回忆！
03 中学部 ▼
实地考察进行时：ESS与生物课程华南国家植物园之旅
12月15日周一，我校十一年级与十二年级修读环境系统与社会（ESS）及生物课程的学生前往华南国家植物园开展实地考察。同学们在植物园不同生物群落区域的温室中，实地演练了多项评估所需技能：通过布设样线与样方评估生物多样性、采集水样测量总溶解固体含量，并观察研究植物的物种适应性。考察当日天公作美，学生们收集了大量宝贵数据，将带回课堂进行深入分析，为实地考察报告奠定基础。
# ESS及生物课程 #
G11 & G12
十年级个人设计项目展
一年一度的十年级个人设计项目展于本周拉开帷幕，集中呈现了学生在IB中学项目（MYP）中深入进行自主探究学习的丰硕成果。
参观者们徜徉于丰富多彩的学生作品之间：从科学研究、科技原型制作，到艺术创作、社区服务项目与文化探究，不一而足。每一个项目都源自学生为达成个人学习目标所经历的严谨过程——他们独立完成规划、研究、创作与反思。本次展览生动彰显了学生的学习主导权、批判性思维与创造力。
中学部学院赛：学生策划专场
本周，在学生领袖们的全权组织下，一年一度的中学学院竞赛热烈举行，现场活力高涨。来听听两位学生领袖的分享：
“非常高兴首届由学生自主策划的学院活动圆满落幕。近期所有中学部的同学都忙于考试与课业，在此我想特别感谢 Tigers 与 Warriors 学院的各位队长在此项目中的全力付出。本次活动设置了体能和智力两大板块，使竞赛更具包容性，意义非凡。就像这次活动一样，我希望未来由学生主导的学院活动能更加吸引人、更有趣。”——10S John
“舞蹈对战环节要求四个学院在户外完成60秒的舞蹈表演。当时场地日照强烈、气温很高，但所有参与者全程全心投入，共同展现了出色的自信、默契的配合和坚定的学院精神。” ——10S Via
04 全校 ▼
期末教职工家庭欢聚会
作为社交福祉委员会主席，我非常荣幸地主持了本年度的期末教职工家庭聚会！今年的亮点是由Eva女士和她出色的食堂团队精心准备的季节性自助午餐。我们首次邀请正诚校区的同仁与家人共同参与，让这场欢聚显得尤为特别。
圣诞老人也欣然应邀，为教职工的孩子们带来了礼物——感谢我们辛勤的人力资源团队协助他核对礼物清单！此外，广州校区全体教职工之间开展的“秘密圣诞老人”礼物交换活动，也在这场周五的午宴中温馨收尾。圣诞老人和他的首席精灵助手L女士，亲自为大家送上了惊喜。
我们共享佳肴，庆贺这一学期的辛勤付出与丰硕成果。随后，大家将暂别校园，回归各自的家庭——无论远近，皆可享受休憩、放松与团聚的时光。在此祝愿所有人节日快乐，顺颂冬安！
——社交福祉委员会主席 Jennifer Lazareck
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