UISZ held a meaningful event on December 14th – the official launch of the Forest School.  This day not only marked a solid step in our in-depth exploration of nature education, but was also an opportunity for families eager to explore the wonders of nature education to get up close and personal with our unique educational philosophy.  A large number of families gathered together for an unforgettable day filled with diverse nature activities and a feast of fun and education.

誉德莱增城校区于12月14日举行了一场意义非凡的活动——森林学校的正式启动仪式。这一天，不仅标志着我们对自然教育的深度探索迈出了坚实的一步，更是一次让渴望探索自然教育奇迹的家庭近距离接触并融入我们独特教育理念的机会。众多家庭欢聚一堂，共同参与了一场充满多样自然活动、寓教于乐的盛宴，度过了难忘的一天。

Forest School

On the day of the event, our Head of School, Mr. Mike Bailey, and our Primary Head of School, Ms. Tara O’Brien, personally greeted each and every one of our guests with enthusiasm and an open mind. Their smiles and graciousness, like the warm winter sun, warmed the hearts of every participant. Ms. Tara O’Brien, in particular, is not only a visionary educator, but also a passionate advocate of nature education. At the launch ceremony, she delivered an engaging talk, explaining in depth how forest education and the IB PYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme) curriculum can be seamlessly integrated to support students’ learning journeys.

活动当天，我们的校长Mike Bailey先生和小学部校长Tara O’Brien女士以满腔的热情和开放的心态，亲自迎接了每一位远道而来的客人。他们的笑容和亲切，如同冬日暖阳，温暖了每一位参与者的心房。特别是Tara O’Brien女士，她不仅是一位富有远见的教育者，更是自然教育的热情倡导者。在启动仪式上，她发表了一场引人入胜的讲座，深入浅出地阐述了森林教育与IB PYP（国际文凭小学课程）课程如何完美融合，共同支持学生的学习旅程。

Ms. Tara emphasized that forest education is more than just getting children outdoors to play; it is a way of educating children with nature as their teacher and the path of exploration. It encourages children to observe, think, and solve problems in a real-world environment, thus developing their powers of observation, imagination, and creativity. At the same time, by integrating the six themes of IB PYP with each other and the various aspects of forest education, children are able to deepen their understanding and application of knowledge in practice, and realize the interdisciplinary integration of knowledge. This innovative education model not only enriches the children’s learning experience, but also stimulates their deep curiosity and desire to explore.

Tara女士强调，森林教育不仅仅是让孩子们在户外玩耍，更是一种以自然为师、以探索为径的教育方式。它鼓励孩子们在真实的环境中观察、思考、解决问题，从而培养他们的观察力、想象力和创造力。同时，通过将IB PYP的六大超学科主题与森林教育的各个环节相互融合，孩子们能够在实践中深化对知识的理解和应用，实现知识的跨学科整合。这种创新的教育模式，不仅丰富了孩子们的学习体验，更激发了他们内心深处的好奇心和探索欲。

At the event, the audience was deeply attracted by Ms. Tara’s wonderful speech, they sometimes nodded their heads in agreement, sometimes fell into contemplation, and were obviously touched by this new educational concept. After the lecture, the discussion remained lively, with parents putting forward their own insights and questions, and having in-depth exchanges and discussions with Ms. Tara. They expressed that such an educational concept not only conforms to the trend of the times, but is also closer to the needs of children’s growth, and will have a far-reaching impact on their children’s future development.

活动现场，听众们被Tara女士的精彩演讲深深吸引，他们时而点头赞同，时而陷入沉思，显然被这种全新的教育理念所触动。讲座结束后，讨论依然热烈，家长们纷纷提出自己的见解和疑问，与Tara女士进行了深入的交流和探讨。他们表示，这样的教育理念不仅符合时代发展的趋势，更贴近孩子们的成长需求，对他们孩子的未来发展具有深远的影响。

The official launching event of the Forest School was not only a wonderful demonstration of our vibrant learning environment, but also a three-dimensional, all-encompassing presentation of our unique school curriculum. Parents have given it a very high rating, believing that such an experience will be a valuable asset for their children’s growth path and add a splash of color to their life’s picture. We invite you to discover the difference at Goodwill Plus, where creativity and curiosity are no longer bound sparks, but flames that are ignited to truly shine.

这次森林学校的正式启动活动，不仅是对我们充满活力的学习环境的一次精彩展示，更是对我们独特学校课程的一次三维、全方位的呈现。家长们给予了极高的评价，他们认为这样的经历将成为孩子们成长道路上宝贵的财富，为他们的人生画卷增添一抹亮丽的色彩。我们诚挚地邀请您来发现誉德莱增城的不同之处，在这里，创造力和好奇心不再是被束缚的火花，而是被点燃的火焰，真正焕发出耀眼的光芒。