The Weekly Howl UISG周报
(UISG NEWS 12 – 16 January 2026)

01 Whole School News
02 Spotlight on Early Years
03 Primary School Overview
04 Secondary School Updates

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Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School 校长

January 16, 2026:  

Subject: Celebrating Our Community & Welcoming New Families 

Dear UISG Community, 

I hope this message finds you well. As we close another productive week, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued dedication and hard work. Your contributions make our community thrive, and it is an honor to serve alongside each of you. 

One of the most rewarding parts of my role is welcoming prospective families to our school community. From touring our dynamic learning spaces to engaging in conversations with our passionate teachers, it is always a joy to share the exceptional work happening at UISG. This week, I had the pleasure of hosting families from the Consulate General of the Philippines in Guangzhou—a wonderful reminder of the diverse and growing community, we are building together.  

As we look ahead, I encourage everyone to carry this positive momentum forward and continue supporting one another in the weeks to come.  

Here’s a snapshot of our vibrant week ahead:  

• This Weekend, Jan 17 & 18: ACAMIS VEX Robotics Regionals @ QSI Shenzhen  
• Monday, 19 Jan: Performance poet Luka Lesson (MFH 8:30–9:00 AM) (Design Exhibition in the ATRIUM continues until Feb 13) 
• Tuesday, 20 Jan: ISMAG Primary SingUp Choral Festival | Open Morning for UISZ parents  
• Wednesday, 21 Jan: International Mother Tongue Day  
• Thursday, 22 Jan: Grade 8 Theatre Demo | ACAMIS Basketball @ Beijing begins | MS Volleyball vs AISG @ UISG (4:00 PM)  
• Friday, 23 Jan: ACAMIS Basketball continues | K2–Y2 RWI Developmental Day (1:30–3:00 PM)  
• Saturday, 24 Jan: ACAMIS Basketball tournament concludes 

With Lunar New Year approaching, I would also like to gently remind everyone of this special time. The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, perseverance, and forward momentum, qualities that resonate deeply with our community’s spirit.  

Thank you again for all you do to make UISG a remarkable place to learn, grow, and belong. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.  

Kindest regards, 

Dr. Daniel Mullen  
Head of School  
Utahloy International School Guangzhou 

2026 – Prospective Family Tours – Representatives from the Consulate General of the Philippines in Guangzhou

01 Whole School  ▼

10-Hour Sprint: Building Bots and Bonds for ACAMIS

What an incredible Saturday of preparation! Our dedicated VEX robotics teams spent 10 hours of intensive build time getting ready for ACAMIS regionals, and the energy in the room was absolutely phenomenal. From early morning until evening, students worked with unwavering focus and enthusiasm, fine-tuning their robots, perfecting their autonomous programs, and strategizing for competition scenarios. The determination was palpable as teams collaborated to solve last-minute design challenges, optimize their mechanisms, and run countless practice rounds. Watching these young engineers push through obstacles with such zeal and teamwork was truly inspiring – they didn’t just build robots today, they built confidence, problem-solving skills, and an unbreakable team spirit. Our students had demonstrated the kind of perseverance and passion that will serve them well at ACAMIS regionals. We couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and can’t wait to see them showcase their hard work on the regional stage! 

02 Early Years  ▼

Building Bridges in Early Education: A Joyful Exchange with TKK Penabur

This week, we were honored to welcome a delegation of Principals from TKK Penabur, Jakarta to observe our Early Years program. We shared our passion for play-based and inquiry learning, showcasing the vibrant engagement of our youngest learners. It was a wonderful opportunity to exchange insights, and we are immensely proud of the program we have built. The visit concluded with big smiles and a truly humbling sense of shared purpose in early childhood education.

03 Primary  ▼   

The Chemical Kitchen: Grade 3’s Hands-On Journey into ‘How The World Works’

Our Grade 3 students recently completed an exciting scientific investigation as part of their Unit of Inquiry: “How The World Works,” conducting two hands-on experiments that showcase our commitment to inquiry-based, cross-curricular learning. Students observed how yeast comes alive when mixed with sugar and warm water, followed by investigating how vinegar transforms heated milk into solid paneer cheese, developing a clear understanding of chemical, irreversible changes in materials. Throughout these investigations, students used strong scientific thinking by making predictions and drawing conclusions based on their observations, while also strengthening their math skills through careful measurement of temperature and size changes, and building their English skills by using scientific vocabulary in detailed, labeled diagrams and written explanations. This hands-on approach not only developed critical thinking skills but also created meaningful connections between classroom learning and real-world experiences, ensuring our students build both academic success and genuine curiosity about the scientific principles they see in everyday life. 

Energy in Action in Grade 5!

Our Grade 5 scientists have been powering up their ‘How the World Works’ Unit of Inquiry! Through a hands-on provocation, they designed and built their own simple machines in the classroom. The real excitement came when we took our prototypes outside to test them in the open air—launching, lifting, and rolling with real-world forces! It was incredible to see their designs in action, troubleshooting in real-time, and feeling the energy transformations firsthand. A perfect example of learning that extends beyond four walls!

04 Secondary  ▼   

Design in Action: Celebrating Student Creativity at UISG

MYP Design Semester 1

This month MYP students are exhibiting the work they have completed in their Semester 1 Design units. G6 students are displaying their bridges which demonstrate their understanding of mechanics and how to use tools and materials to safely create models. G7 students are showing their 3D printed jewelry designs showing off their newly developed ability to create 3D models using a CAD program. G8 students shared their idea development sketches for their Design for Play unit in which they learned to develop ideas for play products which meet the need(s) of a specific target audience. G9 students are presenting their redesigns of spaces within our school campus which includes a hand drawn floor plan, and a physical scale architectural model. G10 students are exhibiting their prototypes for products which promote well-being which visiting classes have been invited to try out for themselves. In addition visual arts students are showcasing their self-portraits and the International Mother Tongue Day photo contest submissions will also be set up for viewing. The 6 week Design exhibition showcases the creativity our students are developing in Secondary at UISG!

From Campus to Stage: UISG Bands Rock the ISMAG Festival

ISMAG Rock Fest was a vibrant rock music festival featuring student bands from international schools across Guangzhou, hosted at The Goat in Panyu. Utahloy International School Guangzhou showcased a dynamic lineup of bands ranging from pop and punk rock to classic rock and grunge, each demonstrating impressive musicianship and stage confidence. The performances were so polished that many passersby assumed the concert featured professional musicians. UISG students also stood out for their exceptional energy and enthusiasm as audience members. The festival celebrated student bravery, creativity, and the joy of live music.

Charting Your Path: Inside UISG’s DP Course Selections

Choosing the right subjects in the Diploma Programme is never an easy feat. It can take weeks or months for students and families to come to an informed decision. To help with that process, we brought in the whole team of teachers this year for the biggest information session ever at UISG! The DP Coordinator, Kyle Gray, and the University Counselor, Yein Oh spoke to students and parents about the requirements for DP, scheduling combinations, and university guidance – all of which play an important role in making sure each student has the bespoke combination of classes that leads to their success. Afterwards, students and parents met their teachers in small groups to learn about all of the options we have available. We are lucky at UISG to have the widest available array of subjects in our DP network – with more choices than any other international school in Guangzhou! For the next three weeks, Mr. Gray and Mrs. Oh will have private meetings with each family to decide which courses are the best fit. We hope the Class of 2028 feels informed and ready for this big leap into the DP!

UISG Honored to Host the 2026

ACAMIS College Counseling Workshop

Utahloy International School Guangzhou has been selected as the host institution for the ACAMIS College Counseling Workshop — a distinguished professional development gathering for counselors, administrators, and educators across the region. This two-day intensive workshop, titled “From Waitlists to What’s Next: Spring Challenges in Global University Admissions & Who Really Gets into US Colleges and Universities,” is designed to equip school teams with the insights, strategies, and confidence needed to guide students through the critical final stages of the admissions cycle.

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The Weekly Howl UISG周报
(UISG NEWS 12 – 16 January 2026)

01 全校动态
02 幼儿园精彩
03 小学部速递
04 中学部聚焦

Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School 校长

向上滑动阅览

2026年1月16日

主题：共享社区喜悦，欢迎新成员加入

亲爱的UISG大家庭， 

大家好！又一周在充实中即将结束，衷心感谢每一位的持续付出与努力。正因为有各位，UISG社区才如此充满活力，能与各位并肩前行，我深感荣幸。 

在我的工作中，最让我感到快乐的时刻之一，就是迎接未来可能加入我们大家庭的访客。无论是带他们参观校园里一个个生动的学习角落，还是看到他们与我们满怀热忱的老师们交谈，分享UISG每一天正在发生的美好故事，都让我倍感欣喜。这周，我就有幸接待了来自菲律宾驻广州总领事馆的家庭 — 这让我再次感受到，我们正在共同构建的，是一个多元、不断成长的温暖校园。 

展望前方，希望我们都能带着这份积极的能量，在接下来的日子里继续彼此支持，携手前行。 

下周精彩的活动安排： 

• 本周末，1月17日至18日：ACAMIS VEX 机器人区域赛 @ 深圳QSI 
• 周一，1月19日：表演诗人Luka Lesson到访(MFH,上午8:30–9:00）（中庭设计展持续至2月13日） 
• 周二，1月20日：ISMAG 小学“SingUp”合唱节 | UISZ 家长校园开放日上午
• 周三，1月21日： 国际母语日
• 周四，1月22日：八年级戏剧演示 | ACAMIS 篮球赛在北京开始|中学部排球赛对阵AISG @ UISG （下午4:00）
• 周五，1月23日：ACAMIS 篮球赛继续进行 | K2–Y2年级 RWI 发展日(下午 1:30–3:00） 
• 周六，1月24日：ACAMIS 篮球锦标赛结束 

随着中国农历新年的临近，我也想借此机会温馨提醒大家这个特别的时刻。马年象征着活力、毅力和前进的动力，这些特质与我们社区的精神深深共鸣。  

再次感谢大家，是你们的付出让UISG成为一个如此特别的学习、成长和归属之地。 

祝大家在新一周顺心愉快！  

此致，

Daniel Mullen博士 
校长 
广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校 

2026年 – 新家庭参观  – 菲律宾驻广州总领事馆代表来访

01 全校动态  ▼   

十小时淬炼：为ACAMIS荣誉而战，为梦想加码

这是一个多么精彩的备赛周六！ 我们专注投入的VEX机器人战队为备战ACAMIS区域赛，开展了长达10小时的高强度集训，现场氛围可谓热火朝天。从清晨到日暮，学生们始终以全神贯注的热情优化机器人、完善自动程序、研讨竞赛策略。各团队通力协作，攻坚最后一刻的设计难题，优化机械结构，反复进行无数轮演练——那份必胜的决心在整个空间里清晰可感。

看着这群年轻的工程师以饱满激情协同突破重重挑战，实在令人振奋：今天他们搭建的不仅是机器人，更是坚实的自信心、解决问题的能力与牢不可破的团队精神。孩子们所展现的毅力与热爱，必将助力他们在ACAMIS区域赛场上绽放光彩。我们为这份全情投入感到无比自豪，迫不及待想见证他们在区域舞台上展示努力的成果！

02 幼儿园  ▼   

共话早期教育：雅加达TKK Penabur校长团到访交流纪实

本周，我们荣幸地迎来了雅加达TKK Penabur学校的校长代表团，他们专程前来观摩我们的早期教育项目。我们分享了对于 “基于游戏和探究式学习” 理念的热忱，并展示了我们小小学习者们的蓬勃朝气与全心投入。这是一次绝佳的交流与思想碰撞的机会，我们为自己打造的教育项目深感自豪。访问在欢声笑语中圆满结束，双方对幼儿教育的共同使命感，令我们深感谦逊，又备受鼓舞。

03 小学部  ▼   

从预测到结论：看三年级学生如何亲手“解锁”科学原理

我校三年级学生最近完成了一项激动人心的科学探究，这也是他们“世界如何运转”探究单元的重要组成部分。通过两项动手实验，我们生动诠释了对“探究式跨学科学习”的坚持。学生们观察了酵母在糖与温水中被“激活”的过程，随后探究了醋如何将加热的牛奶转化为固体的印度芝士（Paneer），从而清晰理解了材料发生的化学性、不可逆变化。在整个探究过程中，学生们展现了出色的科学思维——基于观察进行预测并得出结论，同时通过精确测量温度与体积变化巩固了数学技能，还借助运用科学词汇的详细标注图和书面解释锻炼了英语能力。这种实践方法不仅培养了批判性思维，更在课堂学习与现实体验之间建立了有意义的联结，确保我们的学生既能获得学业成就，又能对日常生活中触及的科学原理，保持一份真挚的好奇心。

“世界如何运转？”：看五年级学生如何亲手寻找答案

我们五年级的“小小科学家”们，正在全力推进他们的超学科探究单元——“世界如何运转”！通过一场动手实践启发活动，孩子们在教室里设计并建造了自己的简易机械。而当大家带着原型机来到户外，在广阔天地间进行测试时，真正的兴奋时刻到了——发射、提升、滚动，亲身感受真实世界的力量！目睹他们的设计付诸实践、实时解决问题、直观感受能量转换，这一切真是太棒了。这正是“学习，本就不应被四面墙所局限”的完美例证！

04 中学部  ▼   

实地考察进行时：ESS与生物课程华南国家植物园之旅

MYP Design Semester 1

本月，我校MYP（中学项目）学生正在展示他们第一学期设计单元的成果。六年级学生展示了他们设计的桥梁，体现了他们对力学原理的理解，以及安全使用工具和材料制作模型的能力。七年级学生呈现了他们的3D打印首饰设计，炫耀着他们新掌握的CAD软件建模技能。八年级学生分享了他们在“为玩乐而设计”单元中的创意构思草图，他们学习了如何针对特定目标群体的需求，开发玩乐产品的创意。九年级学生展示了他们对校园内空间的重设计项目，其中包括手绘平面图和实体比例建筑模型。十年级学生展出了他们旨在促进身心健康的产品原型，并邀请来访班级亲自体验试用。此外，视觉艺术专业的学生也展示了他们的自画像作品，而国际母语日摄影比赛的参赛作品也已布置完毕，供大家观赏。这场为期六周的设计展，充分彰显了UISG中学生们正在茁壮成长的创造力！

从校园到舞台：UISG乐队闪耀ISMAG音乐节

ISMAG摇滚音乐节是一场充满活力的音乐盛会，集结了来自广州各国际学校的学生乐队，于番禺的The Goat场馆举行。广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校的学生乐队阵容精彩纷呈，从流行、朋克摇滚到经典摇滚和垃圾摇滚，风格多样，每支乐队都展现了令人印象深刻的音乐技艺和稳健的台风。他们的表演是如此纯熟，以至于许多路人都误以为是专业音乐家的演出。同样令人瞩目的是，UISG的学生观众也以他们格外高涨的热情与活力，成为现场一道亮丽的风景线。这场音乐节，是对学生们的勇气、创造力以及现场音乐所带来的纯粹快乐的礼赞。

规划你的未来：直击UISG的DP选科指导会

在国际文凭大学预科项目（DP）中选择合适的科目，从来都不是一件容易的事。学生和家庭往往需要花费数周甚至数月时间，才能做出充分知情的决定。为了帮助大家更好地完成这一过程，今年我们召集了全体教师团队，举办了UISG有史以来规模最大的选科指导会！DP项目协调员Kyle Gray先生和大学升学指导顾问Yein Oh女士向学生和家长详细讲解了DP的课程要求、科目组合与时间安排，以及大学申请指导——所有这些都对确保每位学生获得引领其成功的定制化课程组合至关重要。随后，学生和家长们与老师们进行了小组交流，深入了解我们提供的所有科目选项。UISG的学生是幸运的，因为我们拥有广州所有国际学校中范围最广的DP科目选择！在接下来的三周内，Gray先生和Oh女士将与每个家庭进行一对一的私下会议，共同确定最适合的课程选择。我们希望2028届的同学们能通过此次指导会，信心十足地迎接DP这一重要挑战！

广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校荣幸承办2026年ACAMIS升学指导工作坊

广州誉德莱外籍人员子女学校荣幸获选，将成为本年度ACAMIS升学指导工作坊的主办校。这是一场面向本区域升学指导顾问、学校管理者及教育工作者的顶尖专业发展盛会。这场为期两天的高强度工作坊，主题聚焦于“从候补名单到未来之路：全球大学申请季的春季挑战，以及谁才能真正进入美国顶尖学府”，旨在为各校团队提供关键的洞察、策略与信心，以指导学生平稳度过大学申请周期中最具挑战性的收官阶段。