Dr. Daniel Mullen | Head of School
Dear UISG Community,
As we look ahead, our campus is buzzing with energy, from student performances and athletic competitions to special events that bring our community together.
Here’s what’s coming up next week:
Monday, 14th May
- Secondary Rock Fest kicks off – Enjoy live student bands during lunchtime!
- GISSA Spring AGM @ ISAC – Leaders from across Guangzhou’s international schools gather to shape the future of interschool activities.
- Visiting Artist Activities all week.
Tuesday, 15th May
- More Rock Fest performances – Another chance to celebrate our talented musicians.
- TEDx UISG – Inspiring ideas worth spreading, led by our student speakers.
- MS Basketball vs. BSG @ UISG (4:00 PM) – Come cheer on our Middle School athletes in this exciting home game!
- Visiting Artist Activities all week.
Wednesday, 16th May
- ISMAG Primary Sing Up! Choir Festival @ CISGZ – Our young vocalists take the stage alongside peers from other schools.
- Visiting artists in action – Creativity flourishes as guest artists work with our students.
Thursday, 17th May
- EY Sports Day & Family Picnic (Periods 1-3) – A morning of fun, games, and community spirit, organized by our Year 10 students.
- Battle of the Books (Y4/Y5) – A celebration of reading and friendly competition.
- HS Football GISSA Division Finals @ BSG (2:45–6:00 PM) – Support our Secondary School team as they compete for the championship!
- Visiting Artist Activities all week.
Friday, 18th May
- Final day for Year 12 students – We’ll honor their journey at the Year 12 Farewell Assembly (11:15 am – 12:00 pm).
It’s going to be a week full of memorable moments, and I encourage everyone to get involved, cheer each other on, and make the most of these opportunities.
Kindest regards,
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
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Chantelle Parsons | Head of Primary
Friday April 11th 2025
Welcome Back, Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. It’s been lovely to see all the students in school, ready to learn and all with smiling faces!
MAP Testing
I’m sure your children have come home to tell you that they completed their Math Map Test today. It’s that time of year again for MAP testing. Earlier in the year I shared that our second test would be in February, however due to a variety of factors we decided to move it to April.
The reading and language usage test will be conducted next week.
K3 are also taking the math and reading test this time, this is for them to have a first look at the MAP test and become familiar with using the iPad for the test. This really improves the validity and reliability of their MAP test in Year 1.
MAP Growth assessment results will be shared with parents in the coming weeks.
If you are interested in knowing more about the MAP Growth Assessment, please see the links below:
What is MAP Growth video?
https://www.nwea.org/resource-center/resource/what-is-map-growth/
MAP Growth Family Guide https://www.nwea.org/resource-center/fact-sheet/47013/family-guide-to-map-growth_NWEA_onesheet.pdf/
EY Sports Day
Next Thursday is the very exciting and highly anticipated EY SPORTS DAY! Parents are invited and we look forward to seeing you all there.
Program schedule:
- 8:30：Arrival of parents, preparation of the EY students and Y10 students
- 8:40：EY students lining up to their groups (MFH)
- 8:45：Morning warm-up
- 8:50：Start of the first game
- 9:00：Start of the second game.
- 9:10：Start of the third game.
- 9:20：Start of the fourth game.
- 9:30：Short break
- 9:35：Start of the fifth game.
- 9:45：Start of the sixth game.
- 9:55：Game points announcement
- 10:10：End
Events Coming Up
- April 14, 15 – MAP Testing
- April 14 – 18 – Artist Visit
- April 16 – ISMAG Sing-Up for the Choir
- April 17 – Battle of the Books (Y4/5)
- April 17 – EY Sports Day
- April 18 – Last day for Year 12
- April 21 – 25 – Book Week
- April 23 – Book Character Day (Parents Invited)
- April 24 – Author Visit
What is MAP Growth video?
https://www.nwea.org/resource-center/resource/what-is-map-growth/
MAP Growth Family Guidehttps://www.nwea.org/resource-center/fact-sheet/47013/family-guide-to-map-growth_NWEA_onesheet.pdf/
Martin Grist | Head of Secondary
14 April – 18 April (Week 30A)
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week all students in Years 6-10 had MAP testing. These Measures of Academic Progress give us a chance to see how students are performing in English language use, English reading, and Maths. Once all the testing is finished, teachers will look at the data to see how they can help students develop further along with what next steps could be taken.
Year 12 final week
Next week is the final week of school for the Year 12 students before they start their Diploma exams later this month. Year 12 parents are invited to the final assembly which takes place on Friday April 18th from 11:15 – 12:00 in the MFH.
Visiting Artists
Next week is also an exciting week for our visual arts community, as we welcome 2 visiting artists who will be working with students throughout the week.
Year 11 Business Bonanza – April 24th
Parent Sessions
Please save the date for these upcoming Parent Sessions:
April 25 – Secondary Parent Coffee Morning – focus on Physical and Health Education
May 8 – Information session on Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) and Service as Action (SA)
Events Coming Up
- April 14-18 – visiting artist @ULC
- April 15th – TED-X – student-run TED talk event. 3:30pm – 5:00pm in the Admin Hall
- April 18th – last day of school for the Year 12s
- April 21 – 25 – Book Week
- Wednesday April 23rd – come dressed as a book character
- All week – please remind your children to bring in a book to school
- April 24 – Year 11 Business Bonanza
- April 25th – Middle School Dance Y7-9 5pm – 9pm
- April 28 – Year 12 final DP exams begin
- May 1-2 – school holiday
And coming up later this year, here are the confirmed dates for Year 12 Graduation:
- Friday May 23rd at 1.45pm – Graduation ceremony at UISG
- Saturday May 24th – Celebration dinner for Year 12 parents and Year 12 students at the Ritz-Carlton
- 4月21日至25日图书周
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