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Last Friday, we gathered together to witness the efforts and achievements of the entire term. This marks the first time in the past three years that we have been able to follow a complete schedule of various activities, including residential trips, sports competitions, enrichment weeks, and full parental involvement in school events. The theme for this term is linked to one of our core value of developing considerate students.

Leading international schools group Nord Anglia Education today announced a new round of social impact grants amounting to US$304,000, with 24 new student-led projects receiving funding this year.

I’m Katya, a Year 12 student at the British International School of Chicago, South Loop where I’ve attended since Year 4. Last month, I was lucky enough to participate in a week-long event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, made possible thanks to the collaboration Nord Anglia Education has.

As the festive spirit envelops the school, the anticipation of the Christmas season is palpable! Late November marked a delightful celebration at NAIS Pudong, where the Early Years and Year 1 students took centre stage to showcase their endearing Christmas Jukebox performance. The performing arts centre was brimming with with joy as these young talents, with their innocent voices and adorable dance moves, captivated the audience. Laughter echoed through the hall, especially during the charming 'Dad-calling' moments that added an extra layer of warmth to the event.

The world is rapidly changing, and with it, the skills and competencies required for success in the 21st century are evolving. In this era of globalisation and technological advancement, education must adapt to prepare students for a future filled with challenges and opportunities. Collaboration between renowned institutions is a powerful means of enriching the educational experience and equipping students with the tools they need to excel. One such collaboration that holds immense promise is the partnership between The Juilliard School, a world-famous institution for the performing arts, and the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family of schools, which includes NAIS Pudong.

Early this month marked a truly exceptional moment for the NAIS Pudong community as we had the privilege of hosting not one, but two distinguished specialists from The Juilliard School – Ms. Ashley Newman, a Juilliard Dance Curriculum Specialist, and Ms. Aurea Tomeski, a Drama Curriculum Specialist. The dynamic duo brought a wave of artistic energy, enriching our school with their expertise and passion for the performing arts.

As a responsive practitioner, reflecting on the article "Life in the Skills Locker" brings to mind the remarkable journey we've undertaken in shaping education here at NAIS Pudong. My tenure has witnessed a transformative shift from a content-heavy focus to a holistic approach that values emotional intelligence and effective communication as much as academic excellence.

Happiness is something we all strive for, it is something everyone wants to achieve and something we want our students, family and friends to have a life filled with and yet measuring and quantifying happiness is something that many find impossible to do. But what is “happiness”? What does that mean? Is it a state of being or is it simply an idea and something that we hope to achieve one day? How can we truly measure and understand the role of happiness and the impact it has on our lives?

Earlier this year, students from NAIS Pudong submitted entries as part of a ‘Hack the Tube’ challenge set by our education collaboration partners at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  Amongst our global family of schools, two of our students, Callum L. and Yoshiki S. emerged as victorious participants and just last week had the incredible privilege of travelling to the United States to present their winning entry to the MIT team.

Within the British education system, high standards in reading and writing are often referred to as ‘the keys to the curriculum’. Prerequisites to success across subject areas, these core areas also serve as prerequisites for our school’s shared vision: Together, we develop creative, confident and considerate learners, prepared for their futures.

You may have seen the launch of the new INSIGHTS magazine from Nord Anglia Education last week and if so, I hope you have found the content both engaging and insightful.  As a computer scientist, I was particularly interested in Sir Anthony Seldon’s articleThe Fourth Education Revolution which focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is likely to impact education and specifically educators/teachers within schools. by Diane Vaughan, Principal NAIS Pudong

It was an afternoon filled with eerie excitement and ghostly gatherings as our Parent and Community Association (PCA) organised a spine-tingling Halloween celebration on last Friday.

LONDON, 26 OCTOBER 2023 – Leading international schools provider Nord Anglia Education today announced the launch of its groundbreaking new education magazine called INSIGHTS.

Two of the world’s most prestigious schools – Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo – to join Nord Anglia network of schools.

Mid-Autumn Festival is a moment for family, friends, and our diverse international community to unite and share the joy of this special occasion. Wishing everyone safe travels and a joyous holiday soon!

There's implementation of two new programmes in our school: Accelerated Reader and Star Reading Assessment. Accelerated Reader is a computer programme that provides quizzes for children to take after reading books. Similarly, Star Reading Assessment is another online tool that allows teachers to grade students' reading levels and helps them to monitor their progress.

Our students are continually developing skills in secondary school, they have an outstanding preliminary understanding of maths in primary school, and this week our young learners have been working incredibly hard to build some of those core areas.