Dear SIS Community

This is a special week in the history of China. Celebrating 70 years is a major milestone. I was fortunate to be in Beijing for the 60th anniversary and was part of the parade through the city to Tiananmen Square. It was a very special memory. I felt the full weight of history and the importance of celebrating achievement on display during that parade. I wish everyone a wonderful National Day break and invite you to take a moment to reflect on achievement.

Just like the nation, we all deserve to take a few minutes on regular occasions to celebrate success and enjoy the benefits that we have earned. Just as China has achieved so much over the last 70 years thanks to the efforts of many people, so does each one of us need the support and assistance of others to be successful.

I invite each family to celebrate this National Day by noting the successes of the family. We have such an amazing collection of families in our school. Each family has a unique set of successes. Please take the time to talk about all of the things that you value about your child, and the relationships that you have. Research shows that children grow stronger and achieve more when their parents talk to them about success and show interest in their activities. Every conversation that a family has about what a child learns can make a difference. Any time that parents celebrate some new skill helps a child to learn their next new skill. 

Please be safe over this holiday, and return to SIS refreshed and ready for more exciting learning.


Best regards

Greg Smith
Head of School
 

Calendar, News and Important Events...

No School 30^th September - 7^th October 

Next week is the Golden Week celebration in China. Since this is a nationwide holiday, expect heavy traffic and a buzz in public places. We wish you a wonderful time with family and friends.

Important events after the break:

• Friday 11^th Oct PSA Popcorn Day
• Wednesday to Friday 9^th to 11^th Oct Primary School Photography Days (wear SIS uniform)

Important Events Next Week

Fall break

Saturday 5th October - SAT Testing

Important Events for 7-11 October

Monday 7th October - Fall Break

Tuesday 8th October - School resumes after Fall Break

Tuesday 8th October - Secondary Photo Day (Individual and advisory group photos)

Wednesday 9th October - Week Without Wall parent information session @ 5:30pm in Bayside Amphitheater

Thursday 10th October to Sunday 13th October - Housebuilding Trip in Phillippines

Upcoming

Monday 14th October - Middle School Parent Student Teacher Conferences (4:30 - 6pm)

Tuesday 15th October - Secondary Parent Student Teacher Conferences (all day)

Saturday 19th October - Junior Family Water Sport Day (3:00 - 6pm)

SIS has formed a partnership with the prestigious Shenzhen Bay Marina to offer SIS families the opportunity to participate in a Junior Water Sports event held at the Shenzhen Bay Marina coinciding with the 2019 Shenzhen Bay International Boatshow on October 19th, 3 pm to 6 pm. Register here.