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Re-enrollment Information 2024-2025 The time has come for us to open our re-enrolment process for the 2024-2025 school year. Students will receive a printed copy of the 2024-2025 School Year Re-Enrolment Contract. Please, read, complete, and send back to the school. Deadline to save and pay the seat for the 2024-2025 will be March 15, 2024. After that day, we will start placing new applicants in the waiting list. If you have questions, please contact the Director of Admissions and Community Relations, Andrea Stubbs: andreastubbs@hisdragons.org.cn |
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HIS PAFA Lunch – Namaste India: a cultural feast! Enjoy a wonderful lunch with fun activities, delicious food, and great company! Scan the QR code to register. |
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PAFA Fitness – Join us for Power Walk this Thursday morning! We will have a sunny beautiful day, join us! |
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Dear parents, The Senior 'Cap and Gown' professional photos are ready! Any Upper School student who is new or was absent in the last October shoot will have also taken individual shots. The attached "How to Order" Form includes a step-by-step guide on how to order your child's photos through Dave's Studio WeChat mini program. If you have any questions or need any support, please open the customer service tab in the mini program to message Dave's Studio or email: davesstudioinfo@qq.com. EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT: All packages ordered before midnight on March 11th will receive an early bird 10% discount |
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FINDING BALANCE Nurturing Education through Screen Time and Offline Activities by Danie de Beer Director of Technology In today's digital age, where screens dominate our daily lives, finding a balance between online learning and offline activities is crucial for the holistic development of students. While technology offers a plethora of educational resources and tools, excessive screen time can have adverse effects on students' well-being and academic performance. It is essential to strike a balance that maximizes the benefits of technology while ensuring students engage in meaningful offline activities. Screen time, when used mindfully, can enhance learning experiences through interactive educational platforms, virtual simulations, and access to a vast array of information. However, prolonged exposure to screens can lead to issues such as digital eye strain, decreased physical activity, and difficulties in maintaining focus. To counter these challenges, educators and parents must encourage students to participate in offline activities that promote physical, social, and cognitive development. Offline activities, such as outdoor play, arts and crafts, reading physical books, and engaging in face-to-face interactions, offer numerous benefits that complement online learning. These activities stimulate creativity, improve social skills, and provide much-needed breaks from the constant stimulation of screens. By incorporating a variety of offline experiences into students' daily routines, educators can help them develop a well-rounded skill set and a healthy relationship with technology. Creating a balanced approach to education involves setting limits on screen time, establishing tech-free zones or hours, and encouraging students to explore diverse offline interests. By fostering a culture that values both digital and traditional learning experiences, educators can empower students to make informed choices about their use of technology and prioritize activities that support their overall well-being. Striking a balance between screen time and offline activities is essential for promoting the holistic development of students. By leveraging the benefits of technology while encouraging participation in offline pursuits, educators can create a learning environment that nurtures students' academic growth, social skills, and overall health. Finding this equilibrium is key to preparing students for success in a digital world while fostering their creativity, critical thinking, and well-being. |
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WE NEED YOUR VOTE!!!!! |
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HIS New Campus has been named as the one of the best education buildings of the year in the world by Archdaily, the first building interconnection media in the world. PLEASE VOTE!! The voting process is somewhat complicated. Please be patient and complete it. Be sure to: 1. Scan the QR code below and register by email 2. Login email to complete the activation 3. Scan the code to complete the vote. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!!!! |
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HIS Community Band! Mr. Vincent would like to formally invite all HIS parent musicians with experience playing a String, Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion instrument to come together and collaborate to form the First HIS Community Band! Rehearsals will be on: Thursday evenings starting at 5:00 PM in the Band Room If you have any questions please send me an email to: brianvincent@hisdragons.org.cn |
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ARTS CORNER BY BRIAN VINCENT Dirctor of Bands Last Friday, the grade 9 and 10 String ensemble classes united to perform in our HIS Friday Lunchtime recital series “Free Mic Fridays!” These amazing young musicians brought forth for their peers and the community a remarkable performance of The Beatles’ iconic hit YESTERDAY! This MYP Criterion C performance, was developed after the students researched and inquired into what impact The Beatles’ had on music-making around the world. Their inquiry and research project culminated in each member of the ensemble completing an MYP Criterion A essay. The ensemble was joined by Micha Lu, who also performed on solo Guitar! A fabulous and musical way to way to end the week! |
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Game of Tiaras – Upper School Drama Production @ The Box, Saturday, March 23 Enjoy and support our cast and crew students in this new hilarious, tragic comedy about a King who decides to split his empire between his three daughters, Cinderella, Belle, and the Snow Queen (who in no way resembles a copyrighted character). Sit back, relax, and enjoy watching the three princesses fight their way to the throne. Two shows available. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Chinese subtitles available during the performance. |
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Fridays HIS Artisan Food Market is back! Every Friday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm We won’t have the HIS Artisan Food Market this week on Friday. It will return as usual after the holiday on Friday, February 23! Every Friday HIS along with our community Artisans will offer to purchase tasty treats and excellent snacks from the different food vendors attending. Come for a pleasant afternoon to end the school week, and head out for a relaxing and fun weekend with a happy stomach! For information, contact Ms. Andrea: andreastubbs@hisdragons.org.cn |
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DRAGON ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES |
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AQUATICS |
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Congratulations to our HIS Gold Dragons swimmers who attended the SSL Round 4 Swim Meet last February 24. Our team returned with 109 Personal Bests and brought home 15 Individual Event medals and 9 Relay Event medals. Big thanks to all the parents who came and supported the team. Shout out to our swim coaches, Donal Sha, Kiki Hu, Zhipheng Xu, Ruyi Fu, and Mr. Filipe Nogueira for accompanying the team! Thank you to our swim parent, Yuko Yanagimoto, for taking beautiful photos! Click the link to the updated practice schedule on the Aquatics Calendar page. https://www.his-china.org/extend/swim-team/aquatics-calendar https://www.hisdragons.org.cn/his/his_utilities/qrcode.php?id=579 |
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ACAMIS JUNIOR SWIM KEY DATES March 8 – Meet Program Distribution March 14 – Departure Date March 17 – Return Date DRYLAND TRAINING A friendly reminder during dryland training that students need to be changed out of their regular school uniforms for practices. This is a consistent expectation across all sports practices at HIS. Students will not be permitted to join practice otherwise. Thank you for your cooperation. COMMUNICATION Please direct any aquatics and swimming-related questions to swimming@hisdragons.org.cn. Include the student's full name, grade level, and swim squad in the message. UPCOMING EVENTS: February 24 – SSL Round 4 (SASPX & SCISHQ PD) March 15 & 16 – ACAMIS Junior Swimming Championships (XLIS) March 30 – HISAC Round 3 (WCIS) April 13 & 14 – SSL Championships Quick Links: Swim Team Registration and Handbook HIS Swim Records |
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Student Leadership is a priority here at HIS. Each week, we spotlight a student leader and give them an opportunity to tell you about their clubs, sports, and activities. |
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LONGYIN CLUB 中医药活动体验有感 走过龙吟社的走廊，扑面而来的，竟是一股沁人心脾的中药香,真是新奇! 我情不自禁走入教室，原来是来自杭州市肿瘤医院吴山中医馆的医师们在给龙吟社成员介绍中医的历史和理论知识。 Walking through the corridor of the Longyin Club, there was a refreshing aroma of traditional Chinese medicine. I couldn't help walking into the classroom, but it turned out to be the doctors from Wushan Chinese Medicine Center, Hangzhou Cancer Hospital, who were introducing the history and theory of Chinese medicine to the members of Longyin Club. 我静静地坐下聆听她们耐心的讲解。医师们的声音温和而清晰，如同一股清风拂过，让人心神安定。她们悠然地将中医的起源和发展娓娓道来，心旷神怡中我被带入了一个古老而神秘的世界。 I sat quietly and listened to their patient explanation. The doctors' voices were gentle and clear, like a fresh breeze that calmed the mind. They slowly recounted the origin and development of Chinese medicine, and I was transported to an ancient and mysterious world in a relaxed state of mind. 医师说起了中医的起源，谈到了《黄帝内经》、《伤寒杂病论》等经典著作。同时，我也理解了中医的基本理论，如阴阳五行、气血津液等，以及中医所强调的“望闻问切”的诊断方法。在她们口中，这些看似遥远而神秘的概念逐渐变得生动、鲜活了起来，迸发出了令人赞叹的生命力。 The doctors talked about the origins of TCM, the classic works such as Huangdi Neijing and the Treatise on Typhoid and Miscellaneous Diseases. At the same time, I also understood the basic theories of Chinese medicine, such as Yin and Yang, the five elements, qi, blood, fluids, and so on, as well as the diagnostic methods emphasized in Chinese medicine, such as "looking, sniffing, questioning, and feeling the pulse". These seemingly distant and mysterious concepts gradually became vivid and alive, bursting with marvellous vitality. 随着医师的专业科普，我们这些孩子对中医文化的认识得以逐渐加深。我了解到，中医注重整体观念，强调治未病、调节阴阳平衡的理念。她们还分享了中医针灸以及穴位的知识，尤其是有机会让在场学生们实实在在体验如何扎针，原来针灸的长短不同，用力程度也不尽相似。以往只能在电影中瞥见的事物，如今已在现实生活中真实地呈现在我们面前，真是大开眼界呀！ With Doctors’ further explanation, we were able to gradually deepen our understanding of Chinese medicine culture. I learned that Chinese medicine focuses on the concept of wholeness, emphasizing the concept of treating the future and regulating the balance of Yin and Yang. They also shared their knowledge of acupuncture and acupoints, especially the opportunity for the students to experience how needles are inserted, which varies in length and degree of force. It was a great experience to see things that we used to only see in movies, but now they were actually presented in front of us in real life! 当医师宣布讲解结束了时，我才如梦方醒。我们感激地向她致谢，心中充满了对中医文化的敬意和向往。走出龙吟社的教室，那股沁人心脾的药香仍在鼻间萦绕，如润物细无声的谆谆教诲，温柔又坚定地提醒着我们——中医的智慧永远值得我们深入探索与传承。 When the doctor announced that the lecture was over, I woke up like a dream. We thanked them gratefully, and our hearts were filled with respect and longing for the culture of Chinese medicine. When we walked out of the classroom of Longyin Club, the refreshing fragrance of the medicine still lingered in our noses, like a silent teaching, gently but firmly reminding us that the wisdom of Chinese medicine is always worthy of our in-depth exploration and inheritance. |
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Walking through the corridors of the Dragon Song Society, it was truly marvelous to encounter a refreshing scent of medicinal herbs. It was so intriguing that I couldn't help but step into the atrium. To my surprise, it was the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) physicians from the Hangzhou Cancer Hospital providing the members of the Dragon Song Society with a lecture on the history and knowledge of TCM. The physicians' voices were clear and gentle, like a gentle breeze passing through, bringing a sense of peace to the mind. As I listened to them leisurely recounting the origins and development of TCM, it felt as though I was being transported into an ancient and mysterious world. I sat quietly, absorbing their explanations. They spoke of the origins of TCM, mentioning classic works such as the Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon and the Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders. At the same time, I grasped the basic theories of TCM, such as yin-yang and the Five Elements, as well as qi, blood, essence, and fluids. Through their words, these seemingly distant and mysterious concepts became vivid and tangible. As the physicians continued their explanations, our younger generation's understanding of TCM culture deepened gradually. I learned that TCM emphasizes a holistic approach, focusing on the concepts of preventive care and balancing yin and yang. They also shared knowledge about acupuncture and acupoints, providing real-life experiences. Using the short needles of acupuncture, we gained a deeper understanding of the effectiveness and application of these practices, which we had previously only encountered in novels. In this brief educational process, it felt as though we had traveled through centuries, experiencing the profoundness of TCM. I couldn't help but recall the ancient virtue of sincerity in medical practitioners and the diagnostic method emphasized by TCM known as "looking, listening, asking, and feeling the pulse." As the physicians concluded their lecture, it felt as though I was waking up from a dream. I thanked them sincerely, filled with respect and admiration for TCM culture. Exiting the atrium of the Dragon Song Society, the refreshing scent of medicinal herbs still lingered in my nostrils, as if reminding me that the wisdom of TCM is always worth exploring and inheriting.
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