The Weekly Howl
(UISG NEWS Nov 24-27, 2025)
01 Spotlight on Early Years
02 Primary School Overview
03 Secondary School Updates
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
November 27, 2025: A Short Break and a Busy December Ahead
Dear UISG Community,
As we look ahead to the final week of November, I want to thank our incredible students and teachers for their ongoing energy and dedication. It has been wonderful to see our campus buzzing with learning and activity.
Before we dive into a very busy December, I want to remind you that this Friday, November 28th, school will be closed. This is a wonderful opportunity for our families to pause, reconnect, and enjoy some quality time together.
When we return on Monday, December 1, we hit the ground running. We are adjusting the format of this ‘Week Ahead’ section to align with the feedback shared by parents—thank you for your input! Here is a streamlined look at the action-packed schedule:
- Grade 10 Theater Shows & Mini Visual Art Exhibitions: Come and support the incredible creativity of our Grade 10 students.
- Consultations with Korean Universities: An important opportunity for our students to plan their future paths.
- A Variety of Sports Events: Get ready to cheer on our Wolves with basketball, touch rugby, and swimming competitions.
- The World Scholar’s Cup on Saturday:We wish the best of luck to our scholars as they compete in this prestigious academic event.
Finally, I would like to draw your attention to a key date for your family calendar: our International Festival of Light (IFOL)on Sunday, December 14, from 11 am to 4 pm. This will be a fun, celebratory event for the entire family and a beautiful way for our UIS Community to come together as we host our final big event of 2025.
Wishing you a wonderful, restorative break this Friday and a fantastic week ahead.
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
Utahloy International School Guangzhou
2025 ACAMIS Shenzhen Swimming Champs! – Nov. 19, 2025
01 Early Years ▼
How Do You Feel Today?
Our K Wolf Cubs Are Finding Out!
Is happy a bright yellow splash? Is calm a gentle blue shape? Is angry a splashy red?
In our Early Years program, emotions are a hands-on adventure! Our little learners aren’t just naming feelings—they’re painting, moving, and singing them. We’re building a strong foundation for social-emotional growth, one colorful discovery at a time.
A world of expression awaits your child.
02Primary ▼
Building Your IB Programme @ UISG
The PYP PD workshop at UISG brought together 40 teachers from across the Guangdong area for a warm, energizing day led by Amy, UISGs PYP Coordinator, and Chantelle, the Primary Principal. Participants—many new to the IB—explored practical strategies for building an IB programme, engaged in hands-on sessions, and shared ideas in collaborative discussions. The event blended professional learning with community-building: teachers danced together, enjoyed shared meals and sunshine, and welcomed new colleagues into the IB family. Overall it was a joyful, informative experience that strengthened connections and left attendees inspired to apply fresh approaches in their classrooms.
Grade 3 Field trip
Our recent Grade 3 field trip to Jiaoshiling Forest Park was a vibrant extension of our unit “How We Express Ourselves,” where students engaged directly with nature by identifying diverse natural elements and creating crafts in small groups, while also playing nature bingo as they eagerly sought out and photographed various parts of the environment, deepening their appreciation for nature and sparking creative ideas that will continue to inspire their upcoming classroom projects using a variety of artistic mediums.
03 Secondary ▼
A Royal Success!
King’s College London Inspires at Utahloy
What an inspiring afternoon! We were thrilled to host King’s College London, a world-top-40 university, for a fantastic session with our students. The energy was palpable as our Grades 11 & 12 students learned about life in the heart of London and the incredible opportunities at this prestigious institution. Witnessing our students so engaged and exploring their future possibilities is exactly what drives our college counselling mission at UISG. A huge thank you to the King’s College London team for visiting our community and helping to shape the ambitious futures of our students. The Utahloy journey to the world’s best universities continues!
UISG Shines at the
ACAMIS Math Olympiad 2025!
On November 15, our brilliant mathletes competed at the ACAMIS Math Olympiad, hosted by Stamford American School Hong Kong. They went head-to-head with top students from schools across the region.
We are thrilled to announce that eight of our students earned Bronze Medals in this prestigious competition, a fantastic achievement among 62 talented participants. A huge congratulations to our medalists and the entire team for representing UISG with such excellence and determination!
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Nov 24-27, 2025
The Weekly Howl
Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School
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