SIS HoS News - 10th January, 2025

Dear families, 

Welcome back, and welcome to our new families. I trust you are all recharged and ready for all the exciting learning planned for semester 2. 

亲爱的家长们，

欢迎大家归来，同时也热烈欢迎新家庭的加入！我相信，经过一段时间的休整，大家都已经充满了活力，蓄势待发，准备迎接第二学期一系列令人兴奋的学习旅程。

Primary and Secondary Newsletters

This semester, divisional newsletters will be shared every two weeks to provide more streamlined and efficient communication from SIS.

中小学部新闻信

本学期，我们将每两周分别推送一次中小学新闻信。旨在为SIS提供一个更加简洁、高效的沟通平台。

Duke of Edinburgh 

International Award (DoE)

This semester, we are launching another great opportunity for students: the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award! This globally recognised programme empowers young people to discover their full potential through a balanced combination of skill-building, physical activity, voluntary service, and adventurous journeys. Open to students aged 14 and above, the Award encourages independence, resilience, and a sense of responsibility while fostering valuable life skills that extend beyond the classroom. 

Students set personal goals in:

• Skill Development

• Physical Recreation

• Voluntary Service

• Adventurous Journey

With the support of trained mentors and supervisors, participants design their unique path to success, earning Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels as they progress. 

The Award is highly regarded by universities and employers worldwide, but more importantly, it inspires participants to grow as individuals, contribute to their communities, and embrace new challenges. Whether it’s learning a new skill, volunteering locally, or exploring the outdoors, the Award provides a framework for meaningful, character-building experiences. 

To learn more, please attend the next HoS coffee morning. 

爱丁堡公爵国际奖（DoE）

本学期，我们为学生们带来了一个难得的机遇：爱丁堡公爵国际奖！这个全球闻名的项目鼓励年轻人通过技能提升、体育活动、志愿服务和探险旅行的全面结合，充分挖掘自己的潜能。该奖项对14岁及以上的学生开放，旨在培养他们的独立性、坚韧精神和责任感，同时掌握课堂之外的宝贵生活技能。

学生们将在四个方面制定个人目标:

• 技能发展

• 体育健身

• 志愿服务

• 探险之旅

在经验丰富的导师和监督员的指导下，参与者将规划自己独特的成功之路，随着不断努力，逐步获得铜奖、银奖和金奖的荣誉。

这个奖项在全球大学和雇主中备受赞誉，但更重要的是，它激励着每一位参与者不断成长，为社区做出贡献，并勇敢地面对新挑战。无论是学习新技能、参与社区志愿服务，还是探索大自然，该奖项都为学生们提供了一个富有意义、塑造品格的体验平台。

想了解更多信息，欢迎参加下一次的总校长咖啡晨会。