The School Newsletter is the official news publication of Xi’an Hanova International School. Since Hanova began in 2012, our school has regularly communicated to the Hanova Community about what has been happening inside and outside the school classrooms.
May 2, 2025
Summer Camp 2025 Coming Soon! Bookmaking in Year 2 - written by Mr Graeme Noble. In Year 2, bookmaking serves as a dynamic tool to enhance writing skills and deepen students' engagement with inquiry-based learning. Our emphasis on fostering improved writing abilities is intertwined with the principles of choice and agency, allowing Year 2 students to […]
April 24, 2025
Author Visit Sparks Imagination at Hanova! - written by Ms Lydia Song. Hanova was buzzing with excitement last Friday as we welcomed the wonderfully talented Kev Payne, a celebrated author and illustrator, for a special visit! Kev brought his boundless creativity and infectious energy to every corner of our library, inspiring students from Nursery to Year 8 with […]
April 18, 2025
ACAMIS Football Silver Legends. Last week, the U19 boys football team competed in their first-ever ACAMIS tournament in Beijing. The opening day was a learning curve as they struggled in a tough group, losing all their seeding games—setting up a quarter-final clash the next day with local favorites BIBA. Rising to the challenge, the team applied […]
April 11, 2025
MYP/DP School–Family Partnership. On April 8th, Hanova hosted our Spring Parent-Teacher Student Conferences (PTSC) in the Secondary School aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of each child’s academic progress. This event provided a valuable opportunity for parents to engage directly with teachers and discuss their child's strengths, challenges, and areas for growth. By facilitating open […]
March 28, 2025
WeForShe ECA/CAS Project – Bake Sale - written by Lalita Kusuma & Madison Washko, Y12 students. On March 12, 2025, co-leaders Lalita and Madison initiated a bake sale organised by the WeForShe ECA members: Miranda Fernandez (Y11), Victoria Park (Y11), Heila Maloney (Y10), Imogen Miller (Y9), and Eaindra Gerrits (Y9), an initiative aimed at empowering young […]
March 21, 2025
Hanova Summer Camp 2025. Summer Camp is coming back to Hanova! We are gearing up for a fun, learning-focused, active program that will expand your child’s mind, English vocabulary, friendships, athleticism, curiosity, and more. This year, Summer Camp will be open to Hanova and non-Hanova families alike, further expanding the learning and creating new, memorable […]
March 14, 2025
MYP Personal Project Showcase. Personal Project, one of the culminating experiences of the IB MYP, gives Hanova’s Y11 students the opportunity to showcase their research and creativity in a particular passion or special interest that highlights their learning in the MYP. On March 7, our Y11 students indeed showcased incredible projects, ranging from the science and […]
March 7, 2025
The MYP Personal Project, one of the culminating experiences of the IB MYP, gives Hanova’s Y11 students the opportunity to showcase their research and creativity in a particular passion or special interest that highlights their learning in the MYP. On March 7, our Y11 students indeed showcased incredible projects, ranging from the science and mechanics […]
March 7, 2025
Executive Chef Visit: A Taste of Spain. On the 26th of February, Hanova had the pleasure of hosting a Spanish food promotion with Sodexo’s regional chef Mr. Juan Casado from Spain. Chef Casado has 20+ years of culinary art experience and worked in his home country, Spain, before moving to China. In addition to crafting a […]