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.
June 7, 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 […]
May 31, 2024
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, […]
May 24, 2024
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 […]
May 24, 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 […]
May 17, 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. […]
May 10, 2024
Hawks Sport Acknowledgements and Recognition - written by Mr Julian Barnsley, Head of Athletics. Season 3 came to an exciting close with the U19/U19 soccer tournaments and the U11/U8 basketball tournaments. U14 Boys and girls soccer both received Sportsmanship Award. U19 boys soccer came 3rd overall. It has been a busy but enjoyable year. By the […]
May 3, 2024
Exploring Community Action and Web Design with Mr. Kushal - written by Mr Cristian Felice, Year 6b Teacher. On April 9, 2025, the Year 6 students had the privilege of participating in a transformative workshop led by Mr. Kushal, a seasoned volunteer and web design expert. Mr. Kushal shared his inspiring journey of community action […]
April 26, 2024
XIAC Track and Field 2024 - written by Mr Julian Barnsley, Head of Athletics. On Saturday, April 13th, the Hawks took a team of 27 to this year's XIAC Meet to enjoy an exciting morning of running throwing and jumping. Everyone did all they could and there were lots of PBs and top three finishes. […]
April 20, 2024
Written by Ms. Alexandra Alvarez Beltrán – MYP/DP Spanish Teacher, International Day Committee Chair Our school was alive with excitement on April 20th as we commemorated our cherished International Day. This year, we held extra significance as the festivities unfolded on a Saturday, inviting not just students but also their families to join in the […]