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.
September 4, 2026
Soul, Skill, and Joy: Special Visit by the Consul General of the Republic of Korea. Last week Hanova was honored to receive distinguished delegates from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Xi’an: Consul General Mr. Lee Kwangho, Consuls Mr. Chon Junsouk and Mr. Kim Sungjin, and Administrative Officer Mr. Kim Hohyun. After […]
August 21, 2026
Celebrating May 2026 AP Results: AP Scholar with Honor. We are delighted to celebrate an outstanding academic achievement within the Hanova community. Y12 student Jun Changwan has been recognized by the College Board as an AP Scholar with Honor, achieving an impressive average AP exam score of 4.75 out of 5. The AP Scholar with Honor […]
June 6, 2026
Hanova Carnival & Summer Jam 2026: A Day of Fun and Giving - written by Mr Greg Chmielinski. On Saturday, 6 June 2026, the Hanova campus came alive with energy, laughter, and excitement as students, families, staff, and friends gathered for the annual Hanova Carnival and Summer Jam. The event once again showcased the vibrant spirit […]
May 12, 2026
Year 10 Humanities Exhibition - written by Mr Shaun Guffey. Throughout the year, our Year 10 Humanities students have been exploring the rise and fall of empires from around the world. Using the research and critical-thinking skills they have developed in class, students investigated how empires grew, the innovations that contributed to their success, and the […]
May 1, 2026
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 […]
April 24, 2026
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 […]
April 22, 2026
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 […]
April 10, 2026
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 […]
March 27, 2026
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 […]