The Hanova Parent-Teacher Association (HPTA) is in full stride just weeks into the new school year. Several new members applied to join the HPTA and, after weeks of conversation and communication in August, we are happy to announce this year’s PTA membership as follows:

• President: Mrs. Goeun (Zen) Lee
• Past President: Mrs. Angela Chen
• Parent Liaisons: Mr. Kushal Ashok, Mrs. Sookjung Ko, Mrs. Miyeon Choi, Mrs. Wu Peijin, Mrs. Zhang Bin, Mrs. Eunju Won, Mrs. Yunmi Ju, Mrs. Eunmi So, Mrs. Jiwon Park, Mrs. Yang Hui, Mrs. Vicki Wang, Mrs. Aurelie Bryon
• Teacher Representatives: Ms. Alicia Price (Primary) and Mr. German Quinonez (Secondary)
• Secretary: Ms. Jane Lei
• Public Relations Liaison: Mr. Charlie Park
• Ex-Officio Members: Mr. Luke Roberts (School Principal) and Mrs. Janice Cao (Assistant Managing Director)

The HPTA has already been busy supporting our teachers and students over the past two weeks. September 9 was the first official HPTA meeting where the committee reconnected and began planning their involvement with our upcoming Sports Day. The next day, September 10, many HPTA members returned to campus to express their gratitude for Hanova’s educators on Teacher’s Day. Coupled with our superb canteen staff’s delicious desserts, Bubble Tea for all staff made for a well-received Teacher’s Day at Hanova!

This week the committee again met informally to finalize parent involvement on Sports Day, September 26. In short, parents are voluntarily donating 30RMB for their child(ren), the donations of which go to purchasing ice cream and fruit for Sports Day. Donations are made according to their child(ren)’s House—Han, Qin, Song, Tang—creating widespread parental participation and healthy competition for Sports Day well in advance of the big day. We’re extremely grateful to our HPTA, led by Mrs. Lee, for sparking such excitement and championing our school community! Let’s go ALL Hawks!

EducationUSA University Fair Announcement.

Celebrating Family & Culture in Year 1b - written by Ms Julia Branch.Year 1b kicked off our Family & Culture Sharing Series with a special classroom visit from Zizo’s mother. She came to share stories about her family and culture, sparking curiosity and excitement among the children.

The session gave students a chance to explore the IB Learner Profile in action. They saw what it means to be a Risk-Taker, as Zizo’s mom spoke with confidence to the group. They experienced Caring, as she gave her time to enrich their learning. And they strengthened their sense of Connection, discovering how families and cultures shape who we are while also uniting us as a community.

Students listened attentively, asked thoughtful questions, and made links to their own family experiences. They learned that every family has unique traditions, and that by sharing these stories, we can celebrate differences while also finding common ground.

The activity highlighted how learning goes beyond books and classrooms—it also comes from the people and relationships around us. This visit helped students deepen their inquiry into “Who We Are” and inspired them to think about their own family stories in new ways.

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Upcoming Events:

• Sep 15-26: PYP Parent Teacher Meeting
• Sep 19: PYP Spelling Bee Round 1
• Sep 20: 9:00-12:00 Soccer U11 Boys/Girls @DEXA vs DEXA, XIS; 9:00-12:00 Soccer U9 Coed @DEXA vs DEXA, XIS

• Sep 22: 4:45-5:45 Volleyball U19 Boys/Girls @DEXA vs DEXA
• Sep 23: EducationUSA US University Fair; 4:30-5:30 Basketball U14 Boys/Girls @HAN vs XIS

• Sep 24: 4:30-5:30 Volleyball U19 Boys/Girls @HAN vs MLIS
• Sep 25: 4:30-5:30 Basketball U14 Boys/Girls @HAN vs DEXA
• Sep 26: Whole School Sports (All Day)
• Sep 29-Oct 6: National Day Holiday
• Oct 4: SAT Test
• Oct 9: (TBC) Soccer U11 Boys/Girls @KCIS vs KCIS; (TBC) Soccer U9 Coed @KCIS vs KCIS

• Oct 10: 4:30-5:30 Volleyball U19 Boys/Girls @XLIS vs XLIS; 4:30-5:30 Basketball U14 Boys/Girls @HAN vs XLIS

• Oct 11: 9:00-10:00 Soccer U11 Boys/Girls @XLIS vs XLIS; 9:00-10:00 Soccer U9 Coed @XLIS vs XLIS

• Oct 15: 5:00 Volleyball U19 Boys/Girls @HAN vs KCIS
• Oct 17: DP 1/1 & 2/4 Interim Reports Issued; PYP Spelling Bee Round 2

• Oct 22: MYP/DP Info Session; MYP/DP Parent-Teacher-Student Conference (PTSC); MYP/DP Global University Fair

• Oct 23: 5:00 Basketball U14 Boys/Girls @KCIS vs KCIS
• Nov 1: 9:00-2:00 Volleyball U19 Boys/Girls @XIS Tournament; 9:00-2:00 Basketball U14 Boys/Girls @KCIS Tournament

• Nov 7: PYP Spelling Bee Final