New Family Welcome at Hanova. Starting at a new school is an exciting yet sometimes daunting experience for both students and their families, especially when the school is in a new country or cultural setting. Hanova’s New Family Welcome event, held on Tuesday January 7th, served as a warm introduction to our school community, easing […]
Year 6 Marketplace
Year 6 Marketplace – written by Mr Cristian Felice. This term, Year 6 students embarked on an exciting Unit 3 Project—a hands-on experience running competing shops. With a starting budget of 200 RMB, they learned to navigate the complexities of running a business, from understanding market needs to maximizing profits. The journey began with surveys of […]
DEXA Swim Invitational
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 […]
Secondary Arts Showcase: A Celebration of Talent and Creativity
Secondary Arts Showcase: A Celebration of Talent and Creativity. On 15 November, the Hanova community gathered for an inspiring afternoon showcasing the incredible artistry, creativity, and hard work of our students. The Secondary Arts Showcase featured a vibrant line-up of performances and exhibitions, bringing together drama, music, and visual arts. The afternoon began with a […]
XIAC Cross-country Meet
XIAC Cross-country Meet – written by Mr Julian Barnsley. A small group of runners assembled at DEXA last Saturday for the annual Cross-country Meet, which was the final event of Season 1. Congratulations go to all of the runners for the hard work during training as everyone was able to set a new Personal Best. […]
U14 Girls Basketball Team are 3x Xi’an Jam Champions!
U14 Girls Basketball Team are 3x Xi’an Jam Champions! – written by Mr Jason Cui. On another exciting Saturday of sport, the U14 girls’ basketball team went to XLIS to once again defend their Xi’an Jam title against XIS, DEXA, KCIS and XLIS, seeking a third consecutive championship. The young female Hawks had won each […]
Community, Competition, and Character-Building
Results from the U9 / U11 Chanba Trophy. Last Saturday, October 26th, Hanova hosted the annual Chanba Trophy for U9 and U11 football teams from Dehong, Kang Chiao, XIS, and XLIS. The 5-schools, 14-teams, and hundreds of participants made for a true feast of football! The tournament is always a memorable experience for players, coaches, […]
2024-25 PYP Academies launched
PYP Academy. In October, we successfully launched our 2024-25 academies, an initiative made possible by the exceptional contributions of two parent volunteers, alongside our dedicated Visual Arts and Music teachers. Their efforts have significantly enhanced the quality of our programs, fostering an enriching environment for our students. Below are some of the exciting highlights from […]
Introducing our new indoor recess space!
Introducing Our New Indoor Recess Space! As we prepare for winter and rising air quality concerns, we are excited to announce the launch of our new indoor recess space at Hanova. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority, and this area will provide a secure and engaging environment where children […]
Y3 Unit of Inquiry: Senses
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 […]