A Community Celebration of Our WASC Self-Study Visit – written by Ms Amy Hou. Last week, from November 16 to 20, our school community reached a significant milestone as we hosted a visiting committee from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges…
The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) International Award programme provides students with real opportunities to develop leadership, independence, and resilience. It helps young people to be empowered with not just the confidence but the desire to create meaningful change, to find…
House Captains Elected in Annual Secondary School Tradition – written by Mr Shaun Guffey. On Friday, September 12th, secondary students gathered in their respective Houses—Qin, Tang, Han, and Song—for one of the most anticipated traditions of the school year: the election of…
Partnering with Parents in the New School Year. What’s one thing that the PYP, MYP, and DP all have in common at Hanova? A strong partnership with parents! With the new school year fully under way, last week Hanova hosted…
Dear Hanova community, I want to cordially welcome you all back to school—it’s been a fantastic first week of connecting with students and parents/guardians, so many good conversations, lots of smiles, and the excitement and curiosity that comes with a…
Visual Arts EOTC: A Day of Creativity and Inspiration – written by Ms Lily Li. On May 12th, our Visual Arts EOTC was a resounding success, providing students with an incredible day filled with creative experiences. The day began with a…
Author Visit Sparks Imagination at Hanova! – written by Ms Lydia Song. Hanova was buzzing with excitement last Friday as we welcomed the wonderfully talented Kev Payne, a celebrated author and illustrator, for a special visit! Kev brought his boundless creativity and infectious…
ACAMIS Football Silver Legends. Last week, the U19 boys football team competed in their first-ever ACAMIS tournament in Beijing. The opening day was a learning curve as they struggled in a tough group, losing all their seeding games—setting up a quarter-final…
MYP/DP School–Family Partnership. On April 8th, Hanova hosted our Spring Parent-Teacher Student Conferences (PTSC) in the Secondary School aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of each child’s academic progress. This event provided a valuable opportunity for parents to engage directly…
WeForShe ECA/CAS Project – Bake Sale – written by Lalita Kusuma & Madison Washko, Y12 students. On March 12, 2025, co-leaders Lalita and Madison initiated a bake sale organised by the WeForShe ECA members: Miranda Fernandez (Y11), Victoria Park (Y11), Heila…