On June 8th Hanova held its annual Carnival and Summer Jam (formerly called Talent Show) to create a smashingly family-friendly and informal atmosphere of summer fun. Despite a bit of rain in the afternoon, the event saw a great turnout with dozens of performances from students, staff, and parents along with dozens of games and […]
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Approaches to teaching and learning in science
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, […]
Hanova students take on the challenge of Model United Nations
Diplomacy in Action: Hanova students take on the challenge of Model United Nations – written by Ms Jane Lei, University & Careers Counselor. A spirited group of young diplomats made their mark at the recent DAIS MUN XIV (Dalian American International School Model United Nations) conference on March 15th to 16th. The conference, a simulation […]
MYP Personal Project Exhibition 2024
MYP Personal Project – written by Ms Amy Hou, MYP Coordinator. Congratulations to Hanova Year 11 students! The MYP Personal Project Exhibition on March 8th was a big success for them! The Personal Project in Year 11 is an opportunity for MYP students to make something that reflects the attitude to learning that they have […]
Hanova’s first Model United Nations (MUN) Conference
Hanova’s first Model United Nations (MUN) Conference – written by Mina Kang, Year 12 student. Our XHISMUN team is thrilled to officially announce the first Hanova Model United Nations (MUN) conference on February 24th. This event not only showcased our commitment to fostering global citizenship but also laid the foundation for a tradition of MUN […]
Service as Action Assembly: Are we creating a culture of service learning?
Service as Action Assembly: Are we creating a culture of service learning? – written by Ms Lydia Song, MYP & DP Librarian. Last Friday, January 12th, a Service-learning assembly was held to strengthen awareness to serve and be more reflective about our service as action in the Hanova community. “To be socially responsible as global […]
Professional storyteller & author visits Hanova
Author Visit at Hanova – edited by Lydia Song. Last Friday, November 3, a professional storyteller Andy Wright, visited Hanova and gave 4 sessions to the different student groups. The sessions were held in the library, and the whole school students were very engaged. For PYP students, Andy performed several stories and got students involved […]
2023 Secondary Arts Assembly
A vibrant spectacle of talent and creativity unfolded on Friday, November 3rd, as we gathered to celebrate our Secondary Arts Assembly at Hanova. It was an afternoon brimming with brilliance, showcasing the artistic prowess of our students. What made this event even more special was the involvement from all year levels, ranging from our youngest […]
MYP & PYP students collaborate in Visual Arts
MYP & PYP students are working together on a big Visual Arts project aiming for an exhibition! MYP students (Years 7-9) began the project by running PYP classes (Years 1-4) and helping the little ones use their imagination, be spontaneous and use their pure vision around the fictitious characters of their choice: cartoons, films, movies […]
Upcoming University Visits in October
Upcoming University Visits – written by Ms Sharon Zhu, DP Coordinator. We are excited to announce two upcoming university visits that will provide valuable insights into higher education opportunities to our students and families at Hanova. Please mark your calendars for the following dates: University of Toronto: Thursday, 19th October, at 15:10 The University of […]