UISZ The Week Ahead | 下周展望 (16 – 23 January 2026) – Utahloy International School Zengcheng

Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School

January 23, 2026:

2026年1月23日

Subject: A Week of Community and Connection at UISZ

主题：UISZ社区精神与联结的一周

Dear UISZ Community,

亲爱的UISZ社区家人们：

We hope you are looking forward to a wonderful weekend. Next week at UISZ is filled with special moments that bring us closer together and celebrate our vibrant community. A BIG THANK YOU to over 50 UISZ families that attended the UISG Open Day Event to learn more about the planning underway for next year and transitions for our students.

谨祝各位度过一个美好的周末。即将到来的一周，UISZ将迎来一系列凝聚你我、彰显社区活力的特别时刻。特别感谢超过50个UISZ家庭积极参与了UISG校园开放日活动，一同关注新学年规划与学生过渡事宜。

Next Wednesday, January 21, we are excited to host our monthly Boarding BBQ Birthday event. This is a wonderful time for our boarding students to come together, enjoy good food, and celebrate friends with birthdays this month. It’s always a highlight of our community calendar.

1月21日（周三），我们将举办每月的寄宿生烧烤生日会。这是寄宿学子们欢聚畅谈、共享佳肴并和好朋友一起庆祝生日的美好时光——始终是我们校园日程中的闪耀亮点之一。

Today, were delighted to welcome students from St. Patrick’s School in Hong Kong for an enriching exchange. This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to connect, collaborate, and learn with peers from another school. We look forward to continuing events like this centered on friendships and shared experiences.

今日，我们荣幸迎来香港圣博德学校的学子们，展开了一场富有深度的交流活动。得此良机，两校学子在思想碰撞中建立起了联结、在协作互鉴中共同收获成长。我们期待未来持续举办更多以友谊与共享体验为核心的交流活动。

We also want to wish the very best to our Cobra ACAMIS basketball teams as they compete in the ACAMIS Basketball Tournament hosted at UISG next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Let’s cheer them on with pride – Join Us!

同时，让我们以最热烈的祝福，献给即将在下周四、五、六于誉德莱广州学校举办的中蒙国际学校联合会球锦标赛中出征的“眼镜蛇”篮球队。邀请您加入我们，齐声为他们呐喊助威！

Let’s make this another great week of learning, friendship, and community spirit at UISZ.

让我们携手共创又一个充满求索、友谊与社区精神的精彩一周。

Kindest regards,

此致

Dr. Daniel Mullen
Head of School 校长
Utahloy International School Zengcheng
誉德莱增城学校

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Karen Elaine Castro Rouanet
Head of Primary/ PYP Coordinator

This Week

精彩回顾

Dear Primary Families,

亲爱的小学部家庭：

What a vibrant and inspiring week it has been in our Primary community! Across all grade levels, our students have embraced one of the PYP’s most powerful values: collaboration. In the PYP, collaboration isn’t just about working together; it’s a foundational practice that nurtures communication, empathy, critical thinking, and student agency. When learners collaborate, they don’t just complete tasks; they co-construct understanding, respect diverse perspectives, and take shared responsibility for their learning and community.

这真是我们小学部充满活力、鼓舞人心的一周！各年级学生都践行了PYP课程中最核心的价值观之一：协作精神。在PYP课程中，协作不仅是共同完成任务，更是培养沟通能力、同理心、批判性思维和学生自主性的基础实践。当学习者协作时，他们不仅完成任务，更共同构建认知体系，尊重多元视角，并为自身学习与社区发展承担共同责任。

This week offered beautiful examples of this in action:

In Grades 4 and 5, students deepened their Unit of Inquiry on Sharing the Planet and How We Organize Ourselves by researching endangered animals and the ecosystems they depend on. Working in teams, they designed persuasive posters and explored real-world charity organizations dedicated to conservation. Through this, they didn’t just learn facts; they grappled with big ideas like interdependence, sustainability, and global responsibility. Their work showed how human actions can either disrupt or support balance in natural systems, and how even young people can make a difference.

本周呈现了这一理念付诸实践的精彩范例：

四、五年级学生通过研究濒危动物及其赖以生存的生态系统，深化了“共享地球与自我组织”探究单元的内容。他们以小组形式设计宣传海报，并深入探究现实世界中致力于自然保护的慈善组织。在此过程中，学生们不仅掌握了知识，更深入探讨了相互依存、可持续发展与全球责任等核心理念。他们的研究成果揭示了人类行为如何破坏或维护自然系统的平衡，更展现了青少年同样能够创造改变的力量。

Meanwhile, our Grades 2–3 learners brought creativity and curiosity to their transdisciplinary project. They designed multilingual posters, celebrating linguistic diversity in our community. Simultaneously, they were learning about the area and perimeter. This is the heart of transdisciplinary learning: when subjects like language, art, and mathematics blend seamlessly to solve authentic problems. Students weren’tjust “doing math” or “making posters” – they were using knowledge across disciplines to express ideas meaningfully and purposefully.

与此同时，我校二至三年级的学生将创造力与好奇心融入跨学科项目。他们设计了多语言海报，颂扬社区的语言多样性。与此同时，他们也在学习面积与周长知识。这正是跨学科学习的核心精髓：当语言、艺术与数学等学科无缝融合，共同解决真实世界问题时，学生们不再只是“做数学题”或“制作海报”——而是运用跨学科知识，有意义且有目的地表达思想。

Our youngest collaborators also shone brightly! In Forest School, K3–Grade 1 students stepped into leadership roles by guiding and supporting their K–K2 peers during nature explorations. They helped younger friends navigate trails, share tools, and play in collaborative challenges. Through these experiences, they practiced teamwork, patience, and care, not as abstract concepts, but as lived actions. Forest School became a living classroom where collaboration meant listening, helping, and growing together.

我们最年轻的伙伴们同样闪耀夺目！在森林学校活动中，K3至一年级的学生们承担起领导角色，在自然探索中引导并支持K至K2班级的学弟学妹。他们协助年幼的小伙伴们穿越小径、共享工具、共同完成协作挑战。通过这些实践，孩子们将团队合作、耐心与关怀化作具体行动而非抽象概念。森林学校由此成为鲜活的课堂——在这里，协作意味着倾听、互助与共同成长。

The week culminated in a joyful visit from our sister school, St. Patrick’s School from Hong Kong. Upper primary students welcomed their new friends with open arms, spending the morning side by side in Forest School, creating, and connecting with nature and each other.

本周的活动在与香港姊妹学校- St. Patrick’s 学校的愉快互访中圆满落幕。我校小学高年级学生热情拥抱了新朋友们，双方在森林学校中并肩度过了整个上午——共同创作，一同感受自然，也在互动中结下真挚情谊。

As we reflect this week, we’re reminded that collaboration is more than a skill; it’s a mindset. It teaches our children that they are part of something bigger than themselves, and that their voices, ideas, and kindness matter. In a world that increasingly calls for cooperation over competition, these early experiences lay the foundation for compassionate, capable global citizens.

回顾本周点滴，我们深切体会到，协作不仅是一种技能，更是一种思维方式。它让孩子们明白自己属于比自身更宏大的存在，他们的声音、想法和善意都至关重要。在这个愈发需要合作而非竞争的世界里，这些童年时期的经历为培养富有同情心、有行动力的全球公民奠定了基础。

Thank you for partnering with us in nurturing these values at home and school. Together, we’re raising learners who don’t just succeed, but lift others up as they go.

感谢您与我们携手在家庭和学校中培育这些价值观。我们共同培养的学习者不仅追求自身成功，更在成长过程中助力他人进步。

Warm regards,

Ms. Karen Castro

Head of Primary 小学部校长

Austin Zhang
Head of Secondary School（HK DSE）

Dear DSE Families,

尊敬的DSE学生家长：

I hope this message finds you well. Please find below a summary of this week’s key events and a preview of next week’s schedule.

您好！本周主要事项与下周安排如下：

1. Visit to The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 参访香港中文大学（深圳）

We had the valuable opportunity to visit The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen). It was an insightful experience for our students to explore the campus environment and academic atmosphere of this prestigious institution.

我们非常荣幸地组织参观了香港中文大学（深圳）。此次访学为同学们提供了宝贵的机会，亲身感受这所知名学府的校园环境与学术氛围，受益匪浅。

2. D11 Final Summary & Third Mock Exam Preparation Class Meeting D11期末总结及三模备考主题班会

Students of Class D11 held a class meeting focused on reviewing the past term and preparing for the upcoming Third Mock Examinations. We encourage everyone to consolidate their knowledge and approach the mock exams with a positive mindset.

D11班级召开了以期末总结与三模备考为主题的班会。鼓励同学们巩固所学，以积极的心态迎接即将到来的第三次模拟考试。

3. Congratulations to Our Community Stars! 恭喜我们的社区之星！

A huge congratulations to Ziyang, Yifei, and Zonghan for being awarded the “Community Star of January”! Their outstanding contributions and positive attitudes truly shine. Well done!

热烈祝贺梓莹、奕霏、宗翰三位同学荣获“1月社区之星”称号！他们的卓越贡献和积极态度熠熠生辉。为他们喝彩！

The week Ahead

下周展望

1. Acamis National Basketball Championship Acamis全国篮球锦标赛

We extend our best wishes to our DSE students who will be representing the school at the Acamis National Basketball Championship next week. Go team! We are rooting for you.

祝愿我校参加下周Acamis全国篮球锦标赛的DSE学生们，在赛场上奋力拼搏，展现风采。加油，团队！我们支持你们！

2. Focus on Third Mock Exam Preparation 聚焦三模备考

As the Third Mock Examinations approach, we urge all students to intensify their revision efforts, manage time effectively, and maintain a healthy balance. Dedicated preparation is the key to success.

随着第三次模拟考试临近，提醒全体同学加紧复习，合理安排时间，劳逸结合。全力以赴的备考是取得成功的关键。

Let’s carry this week’s momentum forward. Wishing everyone a successful and fruitful week ahead!

让我们延续本周的良好势头。预祝大家下周一切顺利，收获满满！

Austin Zhang

Head of Secondary School (HK DSE)

中学部校长（HKDSE）张博敬上

Lauren Mackay
MYP Coordinator and Acting Head of Secondary

Dear MYP/DP Students and Parents,

尊敬的MYP/DP同学们及家长们：

Student Captain celebrations 学生会欢庆

Something that should have been included in my overview last week was the celebration dinner held in honour of our departing Student Captains. Last Tuesday, the former and current Student Captains shared a meal at Haidilao. It was a night full of lovely speeches where the 2025 Student Captains shared their final words of wisdom with their successors. The new Captains also shared their goals for this year.

上周的周报中特别值得补充的，是我们为光荣卸任的学生会成员举办的欢送晚宴。上周二，新老两届学生会成员共聚海底捞餐厅，在温情洋溢的致辞声中，2025届学生代表们将凝聚智慧的临别赠言传递予继任者，新任代表们也郑重阐述了本年度的履职愿景。

Thank you to our 2025 Student Captains.

在此，谨向2025届学生会成员们致以诚挚谢意。

U2NESCO 誉德莱模拟联合国大会

Please enjoy an article about U2NESCO from our Secretary General, DP1 student Leo Park:

请共同欣赏由秘书长—— DP1年级学生Leo Park撰写的U2NESCO专题报道：

Last week, our school hosted the U2NESCO Model United Nations (MUN) Conference, bringing together student delegates from ZIS, QSIS, QSID, TLC, ISD, SIS, SGA, UISG, and KIS for two days of debate, discussion, and collaboration. Guided by the theme “Beyond the Boundaries, Forging a New Era,” the conference encouraged participants to step beyond familiar perspectives and engage thoughtfully with global issues.

上周，我们学校成功举办了U2NESCO模拟联合国大会（MUN），将来自ZIS、QSIS、QSID、TLC、ISD、SIS、SGA、UISG和KIS的学生代表们聚首一堂，展开了为期两天的激烈辩论、深度探讨与无间协作。这次大会以”超越边界，开创新纪元”为主题，鼓励每位参与者跳出固有思维，以崭新视角深度参与全球议题的讨论。

The conference was led by a dedicated Secretariat team that worked closely with chairs and delegates to ensure a well-organized and academically strong experience. Leo Park served as Secretary General, overseeing the overall direction of the conference and guiding delegates to approach debate with responsibility, open-mindedness, and a global mindset. Working alongside him, Anna Jung, the Deputy Secretary General, supported conference coordination and organization while helping foster an inclusive environment that encouraged open dialogue and constructive diplomacy.

大会由一支充满热忱的秘书处团队精心组织。他们与主席团及代表们紧密合作，确保会议既有条不紊且充满学术深度。秘书长Leo Park统筹全局，引导代表们以责任感、开放心态和全球视野投身辩论；副秘书长Anna Jung则全力协助会议的组织协调，营造出包容开放、鼓励建设性对话的会议氛围。

Committee sessions were supported by the chairing team under Emily Hong, the Under Secretary General and Head of Chair, who ensured chairs led debates smoothly and that delegates followed procedure while engaging actively in discussion. Emily Kim, the Head of Admin, and Leo Deng, the Deputy Head of Admin, supported the daily flow of the conference so delegates and chairs could focus fully on committee work. Jasmine Kim, serving as Head of Logistics, ensured that venues and schedules ran smoothly throughout the conference, while Jerry Fan, Deputy Head of Design, contributed visual materials that supported communication and the overall conference experience.

在会议副秘书长兼主席团负责人Emily Hong的带领下，各委员会主席团队保障了辩论流程的顺畅推进，确保代表们在遵守议事规则的同时积极投入讨论。行政部长Emily Kim与副部长Leo Deng维持会议日常运转，让代表和主席们能全神贯注于委员会工作。后勤部长Jasmine Kim确保会场安排与日程执行顺畅，而设计部副部长Jerry Fan制作的视觉材料，则为大会的交流体验增添了亮丽色彩。

Across committees, delegates engaged in in-depth debate on a wide range of global challenges. The Education Committee discussed digital literacy in rural communities and education continuity in conflict zones, while the Health Committee focused on pharmaceutical equity in low- and middle-income countries and rebuilding mental health systems in post-conflict societies. The Promoting Science Committee examined the regulation of AI-generated content and the protection of data in cross-border digital spaces.

在各个委员会中，代表们深入全球议题，展开思想碰撞：教育委员会聚焦“乡村数字素养”与“冲突地区教育延续性”；健康委员会关注“中低收入国家药物公平”及“冲突后社会心理重建”；科学促进委员会则探讨“人工智能生成内容监管”与“跨境数字空间数据保护”。

Humanitarian and social issues were central to discussions in the Human Rights Committee and General Assembly Third Committee (GA3), where delegates debated refugee protection, the rights of marginalized communities, the prevention of child soldier recruitment, and humanitarian access in conflict areas. Environmental and economic topics were addressed in the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee and the G20 committee, with delegates discussing regenerative agriculture, marine conservation, AI governance, and financial stability for developing nations. Bilingual Chinese committees further enriched the conference by allowing middle and high school students to debate environmental and social issues in both English and Chinese.

人权委员会和大会第三委员会围绕“人道主义”与社会议题展开核心讨论，代表们激辩“难民保护”、“边缘群体权利”、“童兵招募预防”及“冲突地区人道主义介入”等议题。环境与可持续发展委员会及G20委员会则将目光投向再生农业、海洋保护、“人工智能治理”与“发展中国家金融稳定”等环境经济议题。中英双语委员会更是锦上添花，让初高中代表们能够运用双语言就环境与社会议题展开精彩辩论。

Throughout the conference, delegates demonstrated strong preparation, confidence, and collaboration, while chairs guided debate with professionalism and fairness. Beyond resolutions, the conference provided students with valuable opportunities to develop public speaking skills, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of international cooperation.

整个会议期间，代表们展现出充分准备、自信风采与协作精神，主席们则以专业素养和公正态度引领讨论。除了形成决议文件，大会更让同学们在锤炼演讲能力、培养批判思维、深化理解国际合作方面收获满满。

As we look ahead, the U2NESCO Model United Nations Conference stands as a meaningful example of student leadership, academic engagement, and cross-school collaboration within our wider school community.

展望未来，U2NESCO模拟联合国大会已成为我们更广阔校园社群中，展现学生领导力、学术热忱与跨校协作精神的典范！

-Leo Park, U2NESCO 2026 Secretary General.
-Leo Park，2026届U2NESCO秘书长

Thank you to all who were involved in U2NESCO.
谨向所有参与U2NESCO大会的师生致以衷心感谢。

Congratulations to Y7 students, Si Lin Wu and Catherine Yang. Si Lin earned the Most Developed award for the Chinese committee from the growth she showed as a delegate over the 3 days. Catherine was awarded an Honourable Mention for the Promoting Science committee. Congratulations to the DSE D11 students who received awards. Linda Chen was awarded the Outstanding Delegate Award for the Chinese Committee. Cody Feng was awarded an Honourable Mention for the Chinese Committee.

祝贺七年级学生Si Lin Wu与Catherine Yang。Si Lin凭借在为期三天的会议中展现出的卓越成长，荣获中文委员会“最佳进步代表”奖项。Catherine在科学促进委员会中荣获“荣誉提名”彰。同时，热烈祝贺获得奖项的DSE十一年级的同学们：Linda Chen荣获中文委员会“杰出代表奖”，Cody Feng获得中文委员会“荣誉提名”殊荣。