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.
November 1, 2024
Results from the U9 / U11 Chanba Trophy. Last Saturday, October 26th, Hanova hosted the annual Chanba Trophy for U9 and U11 football teams from Dehong, Kang Chiao, XIS, and XLIS. The 5-schools, 14-teams, and hundreds of participants made for a true feast of football! The tournament is always a memorable experience for players, coaches, […]
October 25, 2024
PYP Academy. In October, we successfully launched our 2024-25 academies, an initiative made possible by the exceptional contributions of two parent volunteers, alongside our dedicated Visual Arts and Music teachers. Their efforts have significantly enhanced the quality of our programs, fostering an enriching environment for our students. Below are some of the exciting highlights from […]
October 18, 2024
Introducing Our New Indoor Recess Space! As we prepare for winter and rising air quality concerns, we are excited to announce the launch of our new indoor recess space at Hanova. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority, and this area will provide a secure and engaging environment where children […]
September 20, 2024
Y3 Unit of Inquiry: Senses. Year 3 has begun with an exciting, hands-on unit about the senses—touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound. Students have explored the function of the senses and their importance in our daily lives. To encourage deeper thinking about these concepts, students participated in several interactive activities. They visited the secondary laboratory for […]
September 16, 2024
Teacher’s Day. China celebrated Teacher's Day on September 10th, and Hanova joined the appreciation of our teachers and staff by making it a Jeans Day, serving up some cake, and lots of thank you pictures and videos with teachers, students, and our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) committee. We thank you, teachers and staff, for all your hard […]
September 6, 2024
Healthy, High-Quality Meals at Hanova. Our world-leading food service provider is dedicated to providing students with high-quality, nutritious meals that support their academic performance and physical well-being. With a blend of cooking techniques combining age-appropriate modern and classic favorites, along with Asian and Western flavors, dishes reflect the particular demographics of our school community. All […]
August 23, 2024
Welcome Back to School 2024-25. Dear Hanova community, welcome to the 2024-25 school year! Whether you’re a returning family or a new family, we’re so glad to usher in the new school year with you all. It’s an exciting time in Hanova’s 12-year history, as we start the school year with over 330 students, our […]
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 […]