UISZ values close collaboration with our families. To build and celebrate out community, once a semester we plan Community Day. Community Day is an opportunity for families to visit UISZ, observe children in classes, attend parent workshops, and join celebrations of learning. On November 20th, to mark International Day of the Child, our families came to school to attend some fantastic workshops about a variety of topics. Koen Vanhoutte, our Year 5 teacher, led a parent workshop about Concept-Driven Mathematics. Concept-Driven Mathematics is an innovative, research-supported, and high-quality approach to teaching math…and the approach we use here at UISZ. Tara O’Brien led a parent workshop about Forest School Education in the PYP. Parents learned all about our exciting Forest School program, our collaboration with the world’s leading expert in Forest School, Sarah Blackwell, and how Forest School will benefit our Primary students. Many other parent workshops were offered, about a variety of topics. To celebrate, classes also organized Publisher’s Parties. At a Publisher’s Party, student authors share their books from a Writer’s Workshop unit with families. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our student authors! Lastly, we celebrated the arts, through a Hip-Hop dance performance. Every class prepared a hip-hop dance performance and performed on our stage in the multi-function hall.
UISZ高度重视与家长的紧密合作，每学期定期举办社区日，以建设和庆祝我们的社区。社区日为家庭提供了一个难得的机会，让他们能够亲临UISZ，观察孩子们的课堂表现，参与家长工作坊，并共同庆祝学习成果。本月20日，我们举办了一场特别的社区日，家长们参加了多个主题丰富的工作坊。我们的五年级老师Koen Vanhoutte介绍了UISZ采用的概念驱动数学教学法，这是一种创新且得到研究支持的高质量数学教学方法。小学部校长Tara O’Brien女士则分享了PYP中的森林学校教育项目，包括与森林学校领域世界领先专家Sarah Blackwell的合作，以及这一项目如何为我们的小学生带来益处。此外，我们还提供了多个涵盖不同主题的家长工作坊。为了庆祝这一特别的日子，班级组织了出版者派对，让学生作者有机会与家人分享他们在作家工作坊中创作的作品，这是对学生作者的美妙致敬。最后，我们通过一场精彩的Hip-Hop舞蹈表演庆祝了艺术的魅力，每个班级都在多功能厅的舞台上展示了他们的舞蹈，展现了UISZ的艺术教育成果。
Publishing Party 书籍发布会
K,K1 & K2
幼儿园早教班、小班、中班
The K,K1 & K2 Publishing Party took place on November 20th, 2024, at UISZ, during UISZ Community Day. The students published their book, “My Color Monster.” This was ignited by their inquiry into feelings during the first unit of inquiry, “Who we are,” which extends throughout the year and integrates with other units. This project was inspired by Anna Llenas’ book about emotions, leading our young writers and illustrators to create during Writer’s Workshop and STEAM class, where they used materials from our Creative Corner’s “Loose Parts” to design each page. We also collaborated with our school counselor, Ms. Lindsey, to let our young learners sort and manage their emotions effectively.
2024年11月20日，UISZ社区日，K、K1和K2班级举办了一场特别的出版者派对，庆祝孩子们的书籍《我的情绪小怪兽》正式出版。这本书的创作灵感源自于他们对“我们是谁”这一探究单元的深入探索，该单元不仅贯穿整个学年，还与其他单元紧密结合。孩子们在作家工作坊和STEAM课程中，以Anna Llenas关于情绪的书籍为灵感，利用创意角的“松散零件”材料，动手设计每一页内容。此外，我们还与学校心理顾问Lindsey女士合作，引导孩子们学会有效管理和表达自己的情绪。
Parents expressed their pride in seeing their children, aged two to five years old, utilize their communication skills and take risks by discussing their books with numerous guests. One of the most memorable moments I experienced with this group of young writers was witnessing their teamwork and cooperation. The day before the celebration, we needed to set up our booths.
当家长们看到2 ~ 5岁的孩子们在与众多嘉宾讨论自己的书时，充分发挥沟通能力，勇敢地进行分享和表达，这让家长们感到非常自豪。老师们表示和这群“年轻”作家一起经历的最难忘的时刻之一就是见证他们出色的团队合作。
Year 2 二年级
students engaged in an exploration of various celebrations to understand how different cultures express themselves. At the conclusion of this unit, students presented their findings through a PowerPoint presentation, showcasing their knowledge and insights on the diverse ways in which celebrations are observed.
学生们参与了各种庆祝活动的探索，以了解从不同文化中展示如何表达自己。在本单元结束时，学生们通过 PowerPoint 展示了他们的研究成果，表达了他们对各种庆祝方式的认识和见解。
Year 3 三年级
We are thrilled to share the success of our Year 3 Meet the Author Publishing Party, a special event that celebrated our students’ hard work and creativity. During this activity, students showcased their first published books, which they created as part of our Fictional Narrative Unit.
我们很高兴与大家分享成功举办的三年级作家见面会，这是一个庆祝学生们辛勤学习和创造力的特别活动。在这次活动中，学生们展示了他们第一本出版的书，这些书是他们创作的，是我们虚构叙事单元的一部分。
The Publishing Party is an important milestone in our students’ writing journey. It not only allows them to share their stories with family and friends but also builds their confidence as young authors. By presenting their work, students gain valuable experience in public speaking and learn to take pride in their achievements.
出版活动是学生们写作之旅中的一个重要过程。它不仅能让学生们与家人和朋友分享自己的故事，还能培养他们作为小作家的自信心。通过展示自己的作品，学生们获得了公开演讲的宝贵经验，并学会为自己的成就感到自豪。
At UISZ, we utilize the Writer’s Workshop methodology, which emphasizes the writing process and encourages students to express their thoughts and ideas freely. Through this approach, students engage in brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing their narratives, developing essential writing skills along the way. The support from their peers and teachers fosters a collaborative environment where creativity thrives.
在誉德莱增城，我们采用作家工作坊的方法，强调写作过程，鼓励学生自由表达自己的看法和想法。通过这种方式，学生们参与头脑风暴、起草、修改和编辑他们的叙述，并在此过程中培养基本的写作技能。来自同学和老师的支持培养了一个协作的环境，在这里创造力能够蓬勃发展。
The Meet the Author Publishing Party was a fantastic opportunity for students to celebrate their accomplishments and share their unique stories, marking the beginning of their journey as published authors. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing how their writing skills continue to grow!
作家见面会为学生们提供了一个绝佳的机会，让他们庆祝自己的成就，分享自己独特的故事，标志着他们开始了自己的出版之旅。我们为他们取得的成就感到无比自豪，并期待着看到他们的写作技巧不断提高！
Sports 运动会
Celebrating Sports Day: A Success Against the Odds
This year’s Sports Day was a remarkable testament to the spirit of our school community, showcasing resilience and enthusiasm amongst students, even when faced with unfavourable weather conditions. Originally planned for the open field, the event had to be relocated to the gymnasium due to unexpected rain. However, this change did not dampen the excitement; instead, it transformed our Sports Day into an unforgettable indoor celebration.
庆祝运动会：克服困难取得成功
今年的运动会充分体现了我校师生的精神风貌，展示了学生们在恶劣天气条件下的顽强拼搏精神和满腔热情。原计划在露天场地举行的运动会，因突降大雨而不得不改在体育馆举行。然而，这一改变并没有浇灭运动会的激情，反而将我们的运动会变成了一场令人难忘的室内庆祝活动。
As students arrived, the atmosphere was electric, filled with laughter and anticipation. As the activities started, the gym became a vibrant hub of activity. Students eagerly participated in a variety of relay races and obstacle courses. The friendly competition ignited a sense of camaraderie as classmates cheered each other on, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.
随着学生们的到来，现场气氛热烈，充满了欢声笑语和期待。随着活动的开始，体育馆成了一个充满活力的活动中心。学生们踊跃参加各种接力赛和障碍赛。友好的竞争点燃了同学们的友爱之情，同学们相互加油鼓劲，培养了团队精神和体育精神。
Teachers and staff members played an essential role in ensuring the day was a success. Their enthusiasm and encouragement motivated students to give their best, regardless of the change in venue. It was heartening to see students of all ages engaging in the activities, showcasing their talents and determination. The gym echoed with cheers and applause, creating a warm sense of community.Parents and families showed immense support by attending and cheering from the sidelines, adding to the vibrant spirit of the day.
老师们和工作人员在确保活动取得成功方面发挥了重要作用。他们的热情和鼓励激发了学生们的积极性，无论场地如何变化，他们都会全力以赴。看到各年龄段的学生们都积极参与到活动中，展示自己的才能和决心，我们感到非常振奋。体育馆里回荡着欢呼声和掌声，营造出了一种温暖的集体感。家长们也在一旁加油助威，为活动增添了活力。
