Dr. Daniel Mullen | Head of School
September 26, 2025: Typhoon Resilience, WWW Success & Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
Dear UISG Community,
As we approach the holiday break, I extend my sincere gratitude for your patience and resilience during the recent typhoon. Your cooperation helped keep our community safe and strong.
I am also delighted to share that our Grade 11 students had an enriching Week Without Walls experience in Beijing, exploring the city’s history and culture while embodying our spirit of adventure.
This season, we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival—a time of gratitude, family reunion, and hope. Traditions such as admiring the moon, sharing mooncakes, and lighting lanterns reflect themes of unity and prosperity, beautifully complementing the National Day holiday.
On behalf of UISG, I wish you a joyful, safe, and relaxing celebration with your loved ones. May your holiday be filled with warmth, delicious food, and bright moments.
Yours in Education,
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
Utahloy International School Guangzhou
Grade 11 Week Without Walls in Beijing – September 22-26
Chantelle Parsons | Primary Principal
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Friday September 26th
Dear UNC, EY and Primary Families,
Another eventful week, but this time a little different. I’d like to thank everyone for responding so quickly to changes and school closures this week. Within 20 minutes on Monday evening, the whole community had been notified of school closure and contingencies set up. That’s super efficient, and I appreciate everyone pulling together and communicating for the safety of everyone.
Reading Competition
The library have a wonderful competition happening over the holiday and I can’t wait to see the photos that are submitted…I’m already planning my photo…
Chantelle Off Campus October 13 – 17
Similar to how we had a CIS team visit UISG last year and support the growth of our school, I will be heading to Korea for a week to support the growth of an international school there. Not only is this a great process for the school but also for UISG as I can learn from another IB school and bring back some ideas.
I will still be contactable via email but may not be as responsive as usual.
If you have anything urgent, please feel free to contact Dan (superintendent@uisgz.org), Amy (PYPCoordinator@uisgz.org) or Jai (EYCoordinator@uisgz.org).
EARLY YEARS (K-K3) Parent Teacher Conference October 22
We are delighted to announce that our K-K3 conferences will take place on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
The format of this meeting for EY is Parent-Teacher meetings to allow for the adults to meet to discuss the start of the first semester, goals for second semester, and any needs surrounding the learning for your child.
Some important points about the conferences:
- Only parents are invited to join the Parent-Teacher conference
- Conferences will ONLY be face-to-face
- Homeroom conferences will be 15 minutes
- Mother Tongue and Single Subject conferences will be 10 minutes
- Appointments are needed for mother tongue and homeroom conferences
- Single subject conference will be held in the MFH, no appointment necessary
- Music, Art and PE teachers will be unavailable from 10am – 10:30am and 12pm-13:00pm, plan your visit accordingly
- Translation is to be organised by parents
- There will be no school for Early Years or Primary students on Wednesday 22nd October
Parents should make an appointment with each teacher via SchoolsBuddy. Sign up opens on Monday 13th October at 9:00am and closes at the end of the day on Friday 17th October at 05:00pm.
If you are bringing your child or a sibling to the conference, they must accompany parents to all conferences but can sit in another section of the room or outside while the conference is happening. Please do not allow your child to play outside without adult supervision.
The Wolves Cafe will be open to families on conference day.
Just a reminder to be on time to your appointment, this will help the day run smoothly.
PRIMARY (Grade 1-5) Parent Teacher Student Conference October 22
We are delighted to announce that our G1-G5 conferences will take place on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
The format of this meeting is known as a ‘three-way conference’. Three-way conferences involve students, teachers and parents. They are an opportunity for students to discuss their learning and set goals with the support of parents and teachers.
Some important points about the conferences:
- Students AND parents are invited to join the three-way conference
- Conferences will ONLY be face-to-face
- Homeroom conferences will be 15 minutes
- Mother Tongue and Single Subject conferences will be 10 minutes
- Appointments are needed for mother tongue and homeroom conferences
- Single subject conference will be held in the MFH, no appointment necessary
- Music, Art and PE teachers will be unavailable from 10am – 10:30am and 12pm-13:00pm, plan your visit accordingly
- Translation is to be organised by parents
- There will be no school for Early Years or Primary students on Wednesday 22nd October
Parents should make an appointment with each teacher via SchoolsBuddy. Sign up opens on Monday 13th October at 9:00am and closes at the end of the day on Friday 17th October at 05:00pm.
If you are bringing your child or a sibling to the conference, they must accompany parents to all conferences but can sit in another section of the room or outside while the conference is happening. Please do not allow your child to play outside without adult supervision.
The Wolves Cafe will be open to families on conference day.
Just a reminder to be on time to your appointment, this will help the day run smoothly.
Events Coming Up
- September 27 – Oct 12: Holiday
- October 13: Return to school
- October 13 – 17: Chantelle off campus
- October 16: Parent Power-Up: Reading with your child for K3 parents
- October 16: K3 Celebration of Learning
- October 21 – 23: Library Book Fair
- October 22: Parent Teacher Student Conferences
- October 24: UN Day
Dan (superintendent@uisgz.org), Amy (PYPCoordinator@uisgz.org) 或者 Jai (EYCoordinator@uisgz.org).
The Wolves Cafe
The Wolves Cafe
Chantelle Parsons
Primary Principal
Martin Grist | Secondary Principal
October 13 – 17 (Week 8A)
Although it was a weather-affected week for us in Guangzhou, the Grade 11 Camp in Beijing was sun-filled and action-packed. As well as the cultural and historical experiences, students also took part in some service-learning activities. The other Grade level Camps are being re-scheduled to the second Semester. More details when the dates are finalised.
MAP data for Grades 6-11
The MAP data from the recent MAP tests can be found for each student in their Portfolio section on Managebac. Students have had one been working in homeroom on their growth and goals, looking at specific actions they can take towards achieving those goals. Please do talk to your children about the actions that are going to put in place.
One of the best ways for students to improve their reading levels is to spend some time reading every day. To encourage them to do this, we have a “Seen Reading photo contest”
University Fair
On October 24th, UISG will host over 100 University representatives. Students from UISG, UISZ and a number of other schools will attend this event. Parents are also invited to meet with the University reps.
Events Coming Up
- September 29 – October 10 – School holiday
- October 17 – Parent Coffee Morning – Meet the Counsellors and Student Support Team
- October 16 – 18 – ACAMIS Volleyball tournament @UISG
- October 17-19 – SISMUN
- October 20 – 24 – Digital Citizenship Week
- October 22 – Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
- October 24 – University Fair @UISG
Best regards,
Martin Grist
Secondary Principal
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