The High School Division has launched the Fifth New Beech Cup Teaching Showcase. Aligned with this year's school-wide focus on Digital Intelligence Education, the event encourages teachers to deeply integrate digital and intelligent technologies into their teaching.During the showcase, teachers explore ways to incorporate tools like AI, making lessons more vivid and engaging. This scientific application of digital methods aims to optimize teaching processes, enhance classroom efficiency, and improve overall instructional quality.Serving as a valuable platform for exchange and discussion, the New Beech Cup fosters innovation and continuous advancement in teaching methodologies.

On December 9, a delegation from Sainte-Anne School in Canada visited our school. During the visit, Mr. Stéphane Lemelin, Principal of Sainte-Anne School, exchanged school flags with our representative, symbolizing the establishment of friendly relations between the two institutions.With a history of nearly 200 years, Sainte-Anne School serves as an educational leader both locally and throughout Quebec. It ranks among the top in PISA scores within the province, and its unique French teaching methodology has gained international recognition.Moving forward, our school is expected to engage in deeper and broader collaboration with Sainte-Anne School, starting with student exchanges and international study tours.

On December 11, K3 children from SABK visited the primary school for a half-day experience to get a preview of primary school life.During the visit, they attended classes with first-grade students, observed the primary school's exercise session, and had lunch in the school cafeteria. Carrying task cards, they explored key areas of the campus and learned about the school motto. The activity concluded with a first-grade performance of Six Little Chicks, and each child received a Future Primary Student certificate from Primary School Principal Zhang .This immersive experience is designed to help the children transition smoothly and build excitement for primary school.

From December 9 to 11, SABS held the 2025 Sports Month swimming competition for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. The campus swimming pool was filled with continuous applause and cheers throughout the event.The competition featured a variety of events, including individual breaststroke and freestyle races, as well as exciting team relays. In the pool, the participants gave their all, striving to lead with determination and embodying the spirit of perseverance and hard work through their efforts. Each dive into the water captured thrilling moments of speed and strength.After intense competition, gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded, reflecting the results of the students’ regular training and showcasing the positive, self-challenging spirit of SABS‘s students.

On December 9, our school held a Youth League admission ceremony under the theme Hearts to the Party in Youth, Striving in Our Prime.The event began with the national anthem, followed by a lecture on the December 9th Movement. Joyce Cai , Secretary of the School Youth League Committee, announced the new members, who then received their membership certificates and badges. Facing the League flag, all members solemnly pledged their commitment. New member representatives shared their thoughts, and the ceremony concluded with the League anthem.May this be a new beginning for all young members, inspiring them to shine in the new era.

The Second High School English Public Speaking Competition was successfully held on the afternoon of Friday, December 12.Participants delivered speeches centered around their academic interests, fields of study, or personal hobbies. They shared in-depth insights into their exploration and learning experiences in these areas, or discussed how knowledge and passions connect with their daily lives. On stage, the students spoke with confidence and composure, fully demonstrating their strong critical thinking skills and well-rounded abilities.

Last week, children from the Red Beech Class of SABK visited Yaoxue Ice Snow World, for a unique winter experience.The children explored mysterious ice caves, tried riding specially designed bikes on the ice, and excitedly enjoyed classic winter activities such as ice slides and snow tubing. Laughter and exclamations filled the venue, and though their little hands turned red from the cold, their faces were bright with joyful smiles.This activity provided many children growing up in southern regions with their first immersive encounter with snow and ice. Through hands-on experience, they truly felt the magic of winter in action.

Lin has secured an offer for the Biological Sciences programme at the University of Rochester through Early Decision.Congratulations to Lin and the Sixth Form!

Two G10 students have achieved global finalist status in the UK Biology Assessment (Intermediate Level). Congratulations to the high school Science Department!

We are delighted to announce that Joyce Cai from the secondary school department has been awarded the title of ‘First-Class Teacher’. Additionally, Sara Shan from the primary school department and Emily Gao from the secondary school department have been honoured with the title of ‘My Ideal Teacher’ in the Second Shanghai Private Primary and Secondary School Awards. Congratulations to all the award-winning teachers!

Joyce Cai from the secondary school department has been awarded third prize for her demo class case, ‘In the Silence: Realizing the Value of the Huang Xuhua Case Study in the “Grand Ideological and Political Education Course”’, at the 2025 Jiading District Outstanding Lesson Study Cases Exhibition. Congratulations to Joyce!

From December 3 to 5, Principal Gloria Gong attended the 2025 Basic Education Principals Annual Conference of East China Normal University in Qingdao. The conference focused on the theme Planning for Development, Quality as the Foundation, featuring in-depth discussions and expert lectures.During the event, Principal Gloria Gong listened attentively to multiple presentations and delivered a report on our school’s educational work and practical achievements this year. She also visited Qingdao Laoshan Experimental Junior High School and Qingdao Laoshan Hefei Road Primary School, engaging in on-site exchanges with local educators.This participation provided valuable insights for further clarifying the school’s development plans and enhancing educational quality, while also strengthening interaction and collaboration with other institutions.

The Art Department held the school-wide fashion show Rebirth: From Mountains and Seas to the Sky on December 5. Students from all divisions transformed recycled fabrics through painting, cutting, and stitching into creative garments and presented them on stage.Primary school designs were playful, middle school works emphasized collaboration and redesign, while high school pieces reflected deeper thinking on sustainable fashion. The show was both a creative display and a practical lesson in environmental awareness, highlighting students' artistry and sense of responsibility.

Last Saturday, the 4th International Curriculum Physics Education Forum, themed ‘Transcending Boundaries, Integrating Innovation: Interdisciplinary Teaching andPractice in Physics’, was successfully held at SABS. 15 teachers from across the nation shared and exchanged insights from diverse perspectives on their practical experiences. Zoey Zhu, SGL of the Subject Group 4 at SABS, explored the importance of long-term educational planning based on SABS's practices. Examples included the G8 Transition Programme – the Bridge Project – and the G10 Yanshan Teaching Support Initiative, demonstrating a focus oncultivating scientific literacy and other skills from the lower years onwards. For senior DP students, she illustrated how to identify suitable topics for Extended Essays (EE) by leveraging the International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT) framework, tailoring approaches to individual strengths and weaknesses, and employing AI for problem-solving. Physics teacher Murad delivered a comprehensive discussion on a comprehensive guide to writing effective Internal Assessments (IA), covering how to choose a topic; how to craft a focused research question; how to identify and operationalize variables; how to control all relevant parameters; how to conduct the experiment and log data systematically; how to process, present and analyze results with appropriate graphs and error considerations; how to draw evidence-based conclusions and evaluate limitations; and, finally, how to cite sources in proper academic format. The forum built an open, collaborative platform for physics educators to explore the remarkable connections between physics and other disciplines.

On December 4, the Middle School held an Open Day and Principal Meeting for parents of current fifth graders. Parents visited sixth-grade classes and attended a session with school leaders.The event provided insights into the junior high curriculum, campus life, and transition support. It highlighted the school's integrated approach to ensuring a smooth progression from primary to secondary education.