Connecting Confucius to the IB Learner Profile – written by Ms Nancy Hao & Ms Rae Zhang. Year 8 and 9 Chinese Acquisition classes recently took on an engaging learning experience in which students learned about Confucius—one of history’s most…
Students shine in Australian Mathematics Competition – written by Ms Mindy Li & Ms Emily Liu. On September 27th, at the start of their 10-day holiday, over 30 of our Primary and Secondary students enthusiastically participated in the prestigious Australian…
The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) International Award programme provides students with real opportunities to develop leadership, independence, and resilience. It helps young people to be empowered with not just the confidence but the desire to create meaningful change, to find…
House Captains Elected in Annual Secondary School Tradition – written by Mr Shaun Guffey. On Friday, September 12th, secondary students gathered in their respective Houses—Qin, Tang, Han, and Song—for one of the most anticipated traditions of the school year: the election of…
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…
We are excited to announce the launch of this academic year’s University and Career Counseling (UCC) program for Year 11–13 students. Sessions are now running every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch (13:00–13:30) in SS307, and they provide students with valuable…
Hanova PYP Spelling Bee. We are excited to announce the first round of our Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, 19 September. This round will be a written test, where students will have the chance to show how well…
Partnering with Parents in the New School Year. What’s one thing that the PYP, MYP, and DP all have in common at Hanova? A strong partnership with parents! With the new school year fully under way, last week Hanova hosted…
Korean Chamber of Commerce in Xi’an Donates Korean Books to Hanova. The Korean Chamber of Commerce in Xi’an (Korean Association) recently donated Korean-language books to Hanova International School. This donation is expected to greatly help students gain a deeper understanding…
Dear Hanova community, I want to cordially welcome you all back to school—it’s been a fantastic first week of connecting with students and parents/guardians, so many good conversations, lots of smiles, and the excitement and curiosity that comes with a…