Computer Science Academy.  Hanova PYP students in the Computer Science Academy class, led by Mr. Kushal, enjoyed an exciting semester exploring and learning about Scratch and Sphere. They learned and developed their coding skills while having fun throughout the term. In the video, the students share their experiences and reflections.

DEXA Swim Invitational - written by Ms Tomi Fujise.  After almost 3 months of training, Hanova’s 2024-25 swim squad bravely made their debut at the DEXA invitational. Our squad included Y4 Aisana Aliyeva; Y6 Kivi Li, Aiaru Aliyeva, Steven Geng, and Jayden Leung; Y7 Michelle Li, Joseph Wu, and Alikhan Bakytsultan; and Y8 Sophia Chan and Easton Yan. Every swimmer improved their personal best times (PB). And congratulations to our medalists:

- 11-12 girls 50m breaststroke       3rd  Sophia Chan

- 9-10 boys 50m backstroke           2nd Jayden Leung

- 9-10 girls 50m backstroke           1st  Kivi Li

- 11 & over girls 50m backstroke   2nd Michelle Li

- 9-10 girls 50m butterfly               1st Kivi Li

- 9-10 girls 50m Freestyle              1st  Kivi Li

- 11 & over girls 50m Freestyle       1st  Sophia Chan

- 9-10 boys 50m breaststroke        1st  Jayden Leung

                                                             3rd  Steven Geng

Well done and we look forward to the next swim meet in March! 

Xi’an Inter School Fall Formal 2024.  “Two schools, one unforgettable night-together on the red carpet.” Last Saturday, high school students from Xi’an Hanova International School (Hanova) and Xi’an International School (XIS) were working collaboratively to come together for an unforgettable night. Held on November 23rd at W Hotel, this collaborative event  promised not just the glitz and glamour of a traditional prom, but the opportunity to forge friendships and connections across campuses. 

The formal officially started at 4:00pm with a check-in and a red carpet entrance by starting the night in style with a photo-worthy arrival. With some ice breaker activities such as guess the riddle, guess the song, and a group selfie, students from both schools had a fun time getting to know each other. A highlight of the prom was a music performance led by our Y11 students. 

A fancy dinner included a variety of delicious dishes like salad, pasta, and an over-the-top dessert bar that featured an ice cream station. After dinner, students solved murder mysteries before getting out on the dance floor. Judges from both schools announced “academy awards” certificates for best dressed, best dancer, best communicator, best thinker, and best etiquette.

What truly set this prom apart was its ability to bring students from different schools together. Beyond the fun, the inter school prom serves a deeper purpose: building bridges between schools. The event encouraged mingling and collaboration, and by the end of the night it was clear that the goal of fostering unity had been achieved.

A special thank you to our organizers from both Hanova and XIS, especially Steven Jiang, Mina Kang, Xenne Gerrits, Bella Yoon, David Kim, and Minyu Kim, and thanks to our musical performers: Minyu, Riley, Mani, Minchan, and Jason for the live entertainment! 

Recognizing Student Achievement in Mathematics and Science - written by Ms Shirley Qi, Ms Emily Liu, Ms Mindy Li.  We are pleased to share the remarkable success of our students in recent competitions. In the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), 30 students received awards, a testament to their strong mathematical skills and dedication to learning. Their performance in solving complex mathematical problems was truly impressive.

Equally exciting was the achievement in the Junior Science Olympiad Exam (JSOE), where two students were honored for their outstanding knowledge and skills in science. Their hard work and passion for science have shone through. 

These achievements not only bring pride to our school but also inspire our students to strive for excellence. Looking ahead, we have more exciting competitions coming up: 

UK Chemistry Olympiad                              Time: Jan. 24, Friday, 2025, 17:00-19:00

Intermediate & Senior Physics Challenge    Time: Jan. 31, Friday, 2025, 17:00-18:00

Upcoming Events:

- December 6: York University Guest Speaker

- December 7: SAT Test

- December 13: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

- December 14: Christmas Market/Winter Concert

- December 17: PYP Reports Issued

- December 17: MYP First Semester Report Issued

- December 18: MYP/DP Success Assembly