Dr. Daniel Mullen | Head of School

Dear UISG Families,

I am excited for our secondary students as they prepare for their camp experience at Pak Lap and Yingde starting Monday!

This annual event allows students to navigate challenges, collaborate with peers, and think critically through outdoor adventures and team-building exercises. It enhances their problem-solving skills while building confidence and a sense of belonging.

Let’s support our students as they embrace this adventure, and I look forward to hearing about their experiences upon their return. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Best regards,

Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
Utahloy International School Guangzhou

Thank you to those families that joined our ‘2024 UISG Primary Swim Gala’!

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Chantelle Parsons | Head of Primary

Wow, what a week! Not only do these weeks fly by but they are packed with so much good stuff. This week we had the Welcome Picnic, lots of Mid-Autumn celebrations, mooncakes galore, a holiday AND International Peace Day, plus all the learning in between.

Parent Workshops
CANCELLED due to limited interest.

Workshop Title: Safeguarding at UISG
Workshop Leader: Lars Jirmann
Date: Monday 23rd September
Time: 15:30 – 16:30
Location: Lecture Theater
Coming up in October… (sign-up will be sent after the holiday)

Workshop Title: Dive Into Inquiry Pt.1 – PYP at UISG

Workshop Leader: Jonathan Harris
Dates: Monday 14th October (Korean)
Monday 21st October (Japanese)
Friday 25th October (Chinese)
Monday 28th October (English)
Time: 08:30 – 10:00
Location: Admin Hall

Intended Audience: All Parents

Description: Dive into inquiry at UISG and find out how students learn through questions and wonder. In this workshop, you will understand what inquiry is; how the inquiry process works; the different types of inquiry and how you can use inquiry strategies at home to support your child, and even improve on your own learning.

This is an interactive workshop that will involve your thinking, discussions and problem solving.
Meet The Team
This week we have our lovely Livy…

Name: Livy Xie
Job:Primary Secretary
Email:primaryschooloffice@uisgz.org

She…

1 Supports PLT in communicating effectively with parents, teachers and students；

2 Receives and forwards calls and emails, makes arrangements for supervisors, and makes appointments required by the supervisor;

3 Arranges meetings between parents and PLT members, translating during meetings and making meeting minutes when required;

4 Regularly checks emails, correspondence and appointments to ensure the Head of Primary is kept informed at all times.

Events Coming Up

September 28 – October 7: Chinese National Holiday (no school)
October 8: Return to school
October 14: Parent Workshop – Dive Into Inquiry Pt.1 – PYP at UISG (Korean)
October 21: Parent Workshop – Dive Into Inquiry Pt.1 – PYP at UISG (Japanese)
October 22 – 25: Year 5 Camp
October 23 – 25: Year 4 Camp
October 24 – 25: Year 3 Camp
October 25: Parent Workshop – Dive Into Inquiry Pt.1 – PYP at UISG (Chinese)
October 28: Parent Workshop – Dive Into Inquiry Pt.1 – PYP at UISG (English)

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Martin Grist | Head of Secondary

23 Sept – 27 Sept (Week 7A)
Dear Parents and Guardians,

It was great to see so many Secondary students and parents at the Welcome Picnic last Saturday. It was particularly impressive to see them performing on stage as well as running different booths.

The Secondary String Ensemble

Next week is one of the highlights of the calendar – it is Camps week! Years 6 and 7 will be away in Yingde, and Years 8-10 will be away in Pak Lap, Hong Kong. Not only that, but Year 11 and 12 students have two trips next week as well. On Monday there is a Design / Business / Economics trip to the Volkswagen factory; and on Friday there is a trip to visit Hong Kong Universities. These experiential trips add an important extra element to the learning experience of our students.

Parent Sessions

We have regular parent information sessions throughout the year.

New this year, we are adding in a monthly “Coffee Morning” which is a more informal opportunity to connect with the Secondary school. These are not for individual student discussions. Each of the Coffee Mornings will have a focus element, as well as a time for a chat and discussion of general matters in the Secondary school. The first Coffee Morning, on Friday September 27th, will focus on Design.

Sept 23 – An overview of the final year in DP including College Counseling (Year 12) – Admin Hall from 8:30 – 9:30am
Sept 23 – [POSTPONED] Safeguarding at UISG (Whole school focus) – Lecture Theatre from 3:30 – 4:30pm
Sept 24 – IN KOREAN – An overview of the final year in DP including College Counseling (Year 12) – Admin Hall from 8:30 – 9:30am
Sept 27 – Coffee morning with Martin Grist, Head of Secondary – Wolves Cafe 8:30 – 9:30am.
Oct 10 – Understanding the MYP – Admin Hall 8:30 – 9:30am

We hope you are able to join us for the ones that are relevant to your child.

Events Coming Up

September 23-27: Years 6-10 Camps
September 28 – October 7: Chinese National Holiday (no school)
October 8 – back to school after the holiday – Week A
October 16 – Secondary progress reports issued
October 24 – Parent-Teacher-Student conferences

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