Home & Identity: Visual Arts Exhibition by Tsz Ching Wong - written by Ms Lily Li.  We are delighted to present Year 13 student Tsz Ching Wong’s Visual Arts exhibition, centering on the intimate theme of home and identity. Drawing from her experience as an introvert and life moving between cities, Tsz Ching redefines home not as […]

MYP Personal Project Exhibition - written by Ms Amy Hou. The MYP Year 11 Personal Project represents a culminating opportunity and key assessment component for students in their final year of the Middle Years Programme, allowing them to independently showcase the research, creativity, passion, and personal interests they have developed throughout their MYP journey. On April 17th, our […]

Collaborative Sciences Project in DP - written by Mr. German Quiñonez, Ms. Shirley Qi. The Collaborative Sciences Project (CSP) is a core component of the IB Diploma Programme that brings together students from different science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) to work as a team on a real-world scientific challenge. Over a minimum of ten hours, students move […]

On Saturday, April 11, Hanova was host to the annual Xi’an Korean Hanmaum Sports Day, a lively, all-day event full of fun, family, and friends centered around various athletic competitions. With nearly 200 in attendance, including distinguished guests from the Consulate General of Korea in Xi’an, Samsung, GST, and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), […]

A Closer Look at the DP Core: Parent Information Session Highlights - written by Ms Sharon Zhu.  Last Wednesday morning, we were delighted to welcome parents to our DP Information Session to look in depth at the DP Core components.  During the session, the Coordinators gave a clear overview of the three elements of the DP […]

Hawks Soar in International Science Competitions - written by Ms Shirley Qi, Ms Mindy Li.  We are so pleased to share the remarkable accomplishments of our students in a series of renowned international and national science competitions, where they demonstrated exceptional academic strength and passion for scientific exploration. IPC&SPC Online is a prestigious global science competition for […]

Exploring Systems and Cycles in Year 4 - written by Ms Lindsey Burrows.  Over the past several weeks, Year 4 students have become scientists in our Unit of Inquiry, Systems and Cycles. Through hands-on experiences, observation, and discussion, students have been developing a deeper conceptual understanding of how natural systems are organized, how patterns and […]

Embracing the Future: Secondary Teachers Explore AI in Education - written by Ms Amy Hou. Last week, our Secondary school teachers embarked on an inspiring two-day professional development journey, diving into the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. On March 6th and 7th, our teachers participated in a dynamic workshop focused on gaining an overview […]

Year 5 EOTC: Exploring the World of Performance - written by Mr. Attie Venter, Ms, Lindsay Meltzer.  To launch our new Unit of Inquiry, Year 5 students went on an exciting Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) trip to the Shaanxi Opera and Art Museum. The purpose of this experience was to spark students’ curiosity about the performing […]