Y3 Unit of Inquiry: Senses. Year 3 has begun with an exciting, hands-on unit about the senses—touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound. Students have explored the function of the senses and their importance in our daily lives. To encourage deeper thinking about these concepts, students participated in several interactive activities. They visited the secondary laboratory for […]
Teacher’s Day
Teacher’s Day. China celebrated Teacher’s Day on September 10th, and Hanova joined the appreciation of our teachers and staff by making it a Jeans Day, serving up some cake, and lots of thank you pictures and videos with teachers, students, and our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) committee. We thank you, teachers and staff, for all your hard […]
Healthy, High-Quality Meals at Hanova
Healthy, High-Quality Meals at Hanova. Our world-leading food service provider is dedicated to providing students with high-quality, nutritious meals that support their academic performance and physical well-being. With a blend of cooking techniques combining age-appropriate modern and classic favorites, along with Asian and Western flavors, dishes reflect the particular demographics of our school community. All […]
Welcome back to school 2024-25!
Welcome Back to School 2024-25. Dear Hanova community, welcome to the 2024-25 school year! Whether you’re a returning family or a new family, we’re so glad to usher in the new school year with you all. It’s an exciting time in Hanova’s 12-year history, as we start the school year with over 330 students, our […]
Hanova Spring Carnival 2024
On June 8th Hanova held its annual Carnival and Summer Jam (formerly called Talent Show) to create a smashingly family-friendly and informal atmosphere of summer fun. Despite a bit of rain in the afternoon, the event saw a great turnout with dozens of performances from students, staff, and parents along with dozens of games and […]
MYP Arts Assembly 2024
On Friday, June 7th, the Hanova Secondary Arts Assembly was a vibrant showcase of the incredible talents of our students. It was a pleasure to witness the involvement of all year levels, from Year 7 through to Year 12, coming together to present an afternoon filled with artistic excellence and community spirit. Our event was […]
Approaches to teaching and learning in science
Congratulations to Class of 2024 – written by Ms Sharon Zhu, DP Coordinator. “I came here three years ago in 2021, knowing about three languages, and Mandarin was not one of them. So, I struggled a lot communicating with the locals, but I believe I’ve gotten better now that I’m leaving. As I said before, […]
Hanova’s PYP EOTC Week: A Return to Adventure
Hanova’s PYP EOTC Week: A Return to Adventure – written by Mr Andrew Symonds, Upper Years Coordinator. After a year of local explorations due to the pandemic, Hanova International School proudly resumed its full-scale Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) program last week, rekindling the spirit of adventure and discovery among our students. Year 3: Explorers […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2024
“I came here three years ago in 2021, knowing about three languages, and Mandarin was not one of them. So, I struggled a lot communicating with the locals, but I believe I’ve gotten better now that I’m leaving. As I said before, I was a trilingual student, and today, I’m graduating with proficiency in five […]
DP TOK Exhibition 2024
DP TOK Exhibition – written by Mr John McGovern, MYP & DP Humanities. Last Friday the DP1 students completed their Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Internal Assessment, culminating in an Exhibition held in the library. Students had to choose three objects and show how they relate to one of the 35 prompts (questions) in the Guide. […]