On a cool spring morning, a familiar face walked into Utahloy International School Guangzhou (UISG) with a warm smile—Mr. Kent Highet from Australia. He taught math, science, and business here for 14 years (2005-2019). Five years after leaving, his special return showed what makes UIS education special.
Mr. Highet warmly embraced his former colleagues
From Foundation Stones to Growing Minds
「Alumni Story」
Mr. Highet clearly remembers helping start the Secondary building in 2014. For him, the classrooms got fancier, but what really matters here—the trust between teachers and kids, the unspoken teamwork—it’s all still here.
Campus tour
What Computers Can’t Replace : Real Human Connections
「Alumni Story」
Walking past homerooms with AI tools, Mr. Highet pointed to students laughing in the homeroom: “Computers can solve math problems faster, but they’ll never replace *this*.” He smiled, watching a teacher high-five a student. “We’re teaching kids how to be good humans—how to care, how to work together. That’s what lasts forever.“
Old Photos, Fresh Memories
「Alumni Story」
Mr. Highet scrolled through his phone, showing memories: sleepy students on field trips, goofy teacher group photos… He still remembered every name. “These aren’t just my memories,” he said. “They show how UIS teachers work—we see every student’s unique spark and help it grow.”
Mr.Highet showed us the treasured old photos stored on his phone
Why This School Still Feels Like Home
「Alumni Story」
In Mr.Highet’s eyes, today’s students are more confident, but just like kids from 20 years ago, they crave real connections. That’s UIS’s secret: we keep getting better while staying true to what matters.
Interview with Mr. Hightet
Closing Thoughts: Education That Stands
the Test of Time
「Alumni Story」
At UIS, we know real education isn’t a business deal—it’s about teachers and students growing together. This campus isn’t just buildings; it’s our North Star showing the way, and the safe port we always return to. For every Utahloy educator, it’s where our teaching journey begins, and where it truly matters.
Author: Kiki Xiang | Consultant of Utahloy Education Foundation
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