Each child did an amazing job and really had the chance to shine. The audience was supportive and enthusiastic, all making for two fabulous shows. Performing on the stage is so different to the classroom setting and it takes courage to step out in front of your classmates.  We were so proud of each performer, they really gave their best.

On Thursday 11 November, SSIS Service Committee hosted the annual Active for Action event on the school track. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, parents and families were all actively involved in a fun run or walk to raise funds to support SSIS student service groups in both Elementary and Secondary.

As a member of the Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS), SSIS is hosting the 2021 Acamis Volleyball Tournament from Nov 4 to Nov 6.

During September and October, Grade 6 Individuals and Societies students embark on a digital documentary as part of their first unit; "My History". The Statement of Inquiry for this unit is "The time, place and space of my ancestors influence my cultural and personal identity".

Next week, we are going to meet more university admission representatives from Bath University, Exeter University and York University.

All of the virtual events will feature live interaction with representatives from participating universities, for students to ask questions, collect information and be connected.

On October 29th, our wonderful PSP group prepared sweet treats for all students in school from Early Years to High School. More than 20 PSP parents came to school and help packing individual goody bags for each homeroom, making sure all of our students are receiving this nice little gift!

Extra curricular activities are an essential part of a students educational experiences since it provides additional opportunities outside classroom that encourage students to participate in the ones that meet their interests and needs.

Last Wednesday the grade 5 students worked in their Learning PODs to showcase their collaborative inquiry challenges, which celebrated their learning within the Who We Are unit of inquiry. They presented these to their grade 3 buddy students.

SSIS Heart to Heart students with the support of the SSIS service committee made the donation of RMB60,000 to fund surgery and treatment for two children from Guizhou province, who were born with congenital heart disease. With the donation, both children were able to have open heart surgery in Shanghai on September 7th this year.

The first event of this series will be hosted on Monday October 25th at 7:00 pm with Boston University.

Join virtually to speak to Ms. Samantha Fifield, Assistant Director of International Admissions of Boston University. Learn more about BU and ask any questions you have.

We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting three Early Years Open Events for this academic semester from October to December. Come and meet with our passionate early years educators, find out more about programmes offered, student life, our inclusive and nurturing learning environments and more.

On September 26th the members of Suzhou Heritage took the teachers on a trip to Panmen. A total of 33 people went to the trip making this trip the biggest one in the past few years for our service group.