Dr. Daniel Mullen | Head of School
October 31, 2025: Celebrating Our Students & Building Bridges
Dear UISG Community,
Happy Friday and Character Day! I would like to share a highlight from this week that underscores our school’s growing connections with premier universities in Guangzhou. Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University (GPNU), to present to over 80 future teachers and faculty on the power of an IB education. The students and leadership at GPNU are eager to build stronger connections with UISG for future collaboration and exchange of ideas.
I spoke with pride about how UISG fosters critical thinking, creativity, and global-mindedness students need to thrive in the future, which may not exist. After the presentation, I had the pleasure of meeting with the GPNU leadership; this partnership is a true testament to our commitment to educational excellence:
- Ms Xu Ling 徐玲, Dean of School of Foreign Languages fo GPNU
- Mr Yang Weiguang杨伟光, Party Secretary of School of Foreign Languages of GPNU
- Ms Wang Yongjian, 王永建，Vice Dean of School of Foreign Languages of GPNU
- Ms Wang Qinqin王琴琴，Deputy Party Secretary of School of Foreign Languages of GPNU
Finally, on Friday the 31st, we have our Character Day Dress-Up for all ages as we wrap up another fun-filled week!
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.
Yours in Education,
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
Utahloy International School Guangzhou
UIS Presentation at Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University – October 30, 2025
Chantelle Parsons | Primary Principal
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Friday October 31st
Dear UNC, EY and Primary Families,
Some wonderful character dress-up today…
Now get ready, November is coming and so are lots of amazing events…
School Photos – Monday 3rd November
Next week we will have our school photos taken. Just a reminder to make sure your child is in their school uniform, if they have PE that day, please send them with a change of clothes.
Primary Talent Show – Thursday 6th November
ALL parents are invited to come along to the Primary Talent Show, with 27 acts this year, our students are ready to showcase their talents. Start at 13:15 in the MFH, we look forward to seeing many of you there.
There will be a Parent Power-Up beforehand, see below for more details.
NEW EVENT PYP Open Morning – Thursday 13th November
Many of you have been asking what learning experiences in UISG look like, well now is your chance to find out. We are inviting all our parents to spend the morning in the classroom with their child(ren), come and experience a specialist class and the homeroom on Thursday 13th November, 8:15 – 9:55am. This will be followed by a Parent Power-Up, with 3 (yes 3!) to choose from! See below for more details.
* Grade 4 and 5 Parents, come in your gym gear, you get to experience a PE class, and yes, you will be joining in 😊
Grade 1 – 5 Sports Day, ECA Fair & Family Picnic – Wednesday 19th November
It was so good last year, we just had to do it again this year!
Save the date for the 19th November, Primary Sports Day is BACK and it’s bigger and better than before.
And of course…Don’t forget your picnic blankets, yummy foods, and a family member or two to share a yummy picnic for lunch.
More info to follow from the PE Department.
Parent Power-Ups
What a November of learning we have in store for you. Please see below for all Power-Up options coming your way.
On November 13th, choose from one of 3 options:
Events Coming Up
- November 3 – 4: School photos
- November 6: Parent Power-Up: Balancing life and parenting
- November 6: Primary Talent Show (all parents invited)
- November 7: PYP Choir at the Ritz Carlton CANCELLED
- November 13: PYP Open Morning (see info above)
- November 13: Parent Power-Ups – choose from 3 options
- November 19: Primary Sports Day, ECA Fair and Family Picnic
- November 21: UPTA All Parents Meeting
- November 27: PYP Choir at the Hilton
Chantelle Parsons
Martin Grist | Secondary Principal
November 3 – 7 (Week 11B)
Grade 6-10 Camps
We are pleased to announce that the Grade 6-10 Camps have been re-scheduled for March 30 – April 3. There is one change of venue to the Grade 6 Camp which will now be going to Yangshuo. Other Grade levels will be as previously planned. Further information will be shared in Semester 2.
Duke of Edinburgh ‘adventurous journey’
Twenty Grade 9 students are heading out this afternoon for their Duke of Edinburgh ‘adventurous journey’ practice. They will work on campcraft skills, navigation and teamwork. The Duke of Edinburgh is a prestigious, globally recognised award that helps students to build Resilience & Confidence, Leadership & Teamwork and Life Skills that will benefit students academically and personally.
Student Council President elections
Inspiring speeches from our five Student Council Presidential candidates gave the Secondary students a vision of what each of them would bring to the role of President. The winner will be announced in next week’s parent letter. This week coming we have Grade level representative elections.
College Counselling
The University Fair last week was a great success, with 100 university reps offering advice, information and guidance to our Grade 9-12 students. We also have Hong Kong University presenting to students on Monday November 3rd (sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5YoXLeM9dk6i2NIR249pURhguwOoJa1HkGmyQCgjNXlUNzlEWE4yUVhKVzMyRUJOSDQ5VUVBNlo2WC4u&route=shorturl), which follows on from Nanyang Technological University visiting two weeks ago. It has been really rewarding to see our students being provided with the knowledge and information to help guide their current and future choices.
Uniform reminder
As the weather is getting cooler, a reminder that students need to be wearing school uniform such as the school hoodies or sweaters.
Events Coming Up
- November 3 – visit of HKU
- November 3-4 – School photos
- November 5 – ISMAG piano competition
- November 8-9 – ASDAN Business simulation @UISZ
- November 21 (re-scheduled from Nov 14) – Screen if you want to go faster? Slowing down in the age of distraction. Parent workshop with Toulouse Roy
- November 15 – High School Maths Olympiad in Hong Kong
- November 18 – Parent information session – Assessment in the MYP
- November 20 – Talent Show + ECA Fair
6~10年级 Camps
Best regards,
Martin Grist
Secondary Principal
Jill Wen | Head of UNC
Date: October 31st, 2025
Dear UNC Parents,
Next week, the school has arranged a group photo shoot for the yearbook. The following are arrangements related to UNC classes.
- On the morning of 10:30-10:50 on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, UNC classes will take group photos for the yearbook. Please have your children wear a green polo shirt uniform that day. For students in the UNC Nido class who do not have a uniform, you can have your child wear any other green shirt.
- The UISG faculty and staff annual photo session will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 3:30-3:45 PM. To ensure that all UNC faculty members can attend the photo session, parents who drive their children to school are kindly requested to support us by picking up their children early on Monday at 3:20 PM. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and support!
Jill Wen
Head of UNC
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