The Weekly Howl
(UISG NEWS 20 – 24 April 2026)
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Daniel Mullen博士
校長
April 24, 2026: A Bittersweet Goodbye to Our Grade 12s, and a Look Ahead to a Short but Action-Packed Week
UISGコミュニティの皆様、
This week has been truly bittersweet. We said a heartfelt farewell to our Grade 12 students during their final assembly and sendoff parade, as the whole school lined up along the lake to cheer them on. It was a powerful moment of unity and Wolf pride—celebrating their journey, their growth, and the bright futures ahead.
As they now turn their full focus to the IB exams starting next Monday, we wish them every success. We have no doubt they will go on to achieve great things, and we look forward to seeing all the remarkable paths they will forge.
Looking ahead to next week (April 27 – 30):
Please remember that next week is a short week due to the May 1st and 4th holidays. Thursday will be the final day of the week, leading into a four‑day weekend.
Even with the shortened schedule, next week will be action‑packed with celebrations of learning, Spirit Week, G8 Tableaux, and community moments like EY Sports Day that continue to make UISG special. Please check the daily announcements and class communications for specific details.
Wishing our Grade 12s calm and confidence this weekend for Monday’s exam!
よろしく、
Daniel Mullen博士
校長
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April 20 – Grade 12
Farewell Assembly Sendoff!
01 Early Years ▼
Happy Earth Day 2026!
This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, is all about the strength of collective action and the role we each play in protecting our world. We’re not just talking about loving the planet — we’re doing it.
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From turning plastic bottles into plant pots 🥤🌿 and racing to save water 💧, to collecting fruit seeds 🍉, saving animals 🐾, and practicing Nature Yoga 🧘♀️ — our little eco-heroes are showing us how it’s done.
But why does Earth Day matter so much in early years?
Because young children are naturally curious, compassionate, and connected to the world around them. Celebrating Earth Day at this age:
- Builds lifelong habits – Small actions like saving water or planting seeds become second nature.
- Develops respect for living things – Hands-on activities teach empathy for animals, plants, and oceans.
- Creates a sense of belonging – Children learn they are part of a bigger global family — and that their actions matter.
- Sparks wonder & inquiry – Asking “Where does plastic go?” or “How do seeds grow?” leads to deeper thinking and problem-solving skills.
When we celebrate Earth Day with our youngest learners, we’re not just having fun (though we are!) — we’re raising the next generation of kind, conscious, and courageous caretakers of our planet.
Let’s keep the momentum going — at school, at home, and in every small choice we make.
02 Secondary ▼
Hult International Business School
Brings a Negotiation Workshop to UISG
This past Tuesday, Utahloy International School Guangzhou welcomed Calle Torren, Vice President of Finance and Enrollment, and Eva Sun, Admissions Officer from Hult International Business School for an interactive workshop on negotiation.
Students didn’t just sit and listen—they dove straight into a hands-on activity involving teamwork, building blocks, and cross-team negotiations to maximize points. The room was buzzing with energy as our students strategized, communicated, and competed in real-time business scenarios.
The result? Calle and Eva praised our students’ engagement and strategic thinking—noting that they stood out compared to other international schools they’ve visited on their final trip of the year. They were so impressed that they already expressed interest in returning this fall.
Thank you, Calle and Eva, for an unforgettable session. And well done to our students for showing the world what Utahloy learners can do.
Three Months, Four Teams, One Big Dream
— Business Bonanza 2025!
What you’re seeing today didn’t happen overnight. Behind every pitch, every product, and every polished logo is three months of real, raw, roll-up-your-sleeves hard work — and our IB Business students have lived every second of it.
It started with just an idea. Teams had to research their market, design their brand from scratch, and craft a full business plan — complete with budgets, break-even points, and value propositions that actually made sense. No shortcuts, no hand-holding. Just four teams figuring out what it truly means to run a business.
Then came the sourcing — hunting down suppliers, calculating costs, and making sure the numbers worked before a single product hit the shelf. Every decision had a price tag, and every mistake was a lesson.
Along the way, students surveyed real customers, built professional letterheads, debated pricing strategies, and challenged each other’s thinking like true entrepreneurs.
The classroom became a boardroom.
But beyond the spreadsheets and strategy, what really grew was them — their confidence, their teamwork, and their ability to think critically under pressure.
Business Bonanza isn’t just a school activity. It’s a three-month journey that turns students into entrepreneurs.
We couldn’t be more proud.
From Workshop to Stage:
Young Poets Find Their Voice
Thursday’s high school assembly was transformed into a powerful showcase of student voice, as our young poets took the stage with confidence and poise.
Building directly on the skills developed during workshops with acclaimed spoken word artist Luka Lesson, these performers demonstrated remarkable growth in their command of rhythm, pacing, and emotional delivery.
Each poem reflected not only technical craft but also genuine vulnerability—tackling themes of identity, belonging, and resilience with honesty far beyond their years.
These students are now setting their sights on upcoming poetry competitions, and if Thursday’s assembly was any indication, they will be formidable contenders. The workshop series with Luka Lesson has clearly ignited something special.
Designing the Future:A Visit from Loughborough University
Dr. Chris Parker visited UISG to introduce Secondary students to Loughborough University, the top Design school in the UK. He also gave a special lecture on future technologies which tied in perfectly with the G10 students’ current unit, “Design for the Future,” in which they are imagining a world that does not yet exist and designing products and systems which suit a future humanity. Chris’ talk was engaging, thought provoking and inspired student discussion. As a result, UISG Secondary students have a clearer view of the unique possibilities they can pursue as they get closer to completing their high school careers.
The Weekly Howl
(UISG NEWS 20 – 24 April 2026)
Daniel Mullen博士
校長
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