Inquiring into Tools – written by Mr Graeme Noble. We began our Year 2 Unit of Inquiry on tools with a “zoom‑out” strategy to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Students explored highly zoomed-in photographs of familiar tools, moving around the classroom to make…
A Winter Concert to Remember! – written by Mr Ferdinand Els. The Winter Concert 2025 was a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and festive spirit that brought the Hanova community together for a joyful morning of performance. The concert opened with Curtain…
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…
Primary ECAs Season 1 Recap! Hanova’s first season of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) in the Primary showcased a vibrant range of learning experiences designed to extend learning and support whole-child development. Across all year levels, students explored new interests, built skills, and…
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…
We are excited to announce the launch of this academic year’s University and Career Counseling (UCC) program for Year 11–13 students. Sessions are now running every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch (13:00–13:30) in SS307, and they provide students with valuable…
Hanova PYP Spelling Bee. We are excited to announce the first round of our Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, 19 September. This round will be a written test, where students will have the chance to show how well…
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…
Memorable EOTC Experiences Across the PYP Upper Years 2025. Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) provides students with opportunities to explore, learn, and grow beyond the traditional classroom setting. Last week, students from years 3 to 6 embarked on incredible journeys…