In the “International Science and Peace” 35th Shanghai Youth Golden Key Science Competition, secondary school students gained one First Prize, two SecondPrizes, and twelve Third Prizes. Congratulations to the award-winning students and the secondary school!

Yang Diwen and Yuan Yifei, two high school students, have fulfilled all the requirements for the Silver Award of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, successfully earning their Silver Award certificates and badges. Congratulations to them!

Yin Xiyao and Huang Yucheng from SABS Japanese program have passed the JLPT N2, which requires mastery of 6,000 words and advanced grammar, equivalent to college-level proficiency. Achieving this in their second year of high school demonstrates remarkable dedication and talent. Their accomplishment sets an inspiring example for the school community. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Gloria Gong was recently invited to attend the 7th International Distinctive Schools Industry Annual Conference, themed Excellence Engagement: Internationally Distinctive Education in the AI Era, which focused on educational transformation in the age of artificial intelligence.Prior to this, on October 30, at the 6th meeting of the first council of the International Distinctive Schools Branch of the National Association of Private Education, Principal Gong, representing the institution as a national vice chairperson unit, delivered a speech sharing her insights on school management.This engagement demonstrated our school's firm commitment to exploring educational innovation in the AI era, earning widespread acclaim within the industry.

On November 1st, the Painting the Future Children's Art Exhibition officially opened at Jiatinghui. Eight of our primary school students had their paintings selected for display. These works, full of childlike innocence and imagination, showcase the children's vibrant visions of the future and unique artistic expression.The exhibition provides a platform for young talents and reflects our school's achievements in aesthetic education. It will run until November 23rd. Teachers, students, and parents are welcome to visit and enjoy the colorful and creative world depicted by the children.

On October 28, as part of the Automotive Innovation Harbour's 10th anniversary celebration, the Polaris Band of the High School Division returned to the Innovation Harbour and delivered a wonderful performance for the audience. With great enthusiasm, the band performed multiple pieces, showcasing their skilled musicianship and captivating stage presence, which earned them repeated applause.The performance not only highlighted the exceptional artistic talent and teamwork of the students but also demonstrated the school's commitment to promoting their well-rounded development.

On October 29，the kindergarten's Double Ninth Festival celebrations concluded successfully. This event invited children's grandparents to visit the school grounds, featuring innovative and engaging activities. Teachers participated with great enthusiasm, and the interactive stalls created wonderful memories for every family. The Double Ninth Festival event received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the grandparents, who expressed great delight in participating and praised the kindergarten's exceptionally warm atmosphere. On this special occasion, the kindergarten conveyed the IB educational ethos of ‘kindness, caring, and respect for elders and care for the young’ to the community.

On November 1, children from the Rose Class of SABK visited Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park for a distinctive PYP autumn inquiry trip.They observed various marine life up close and participated in engaging interactive experiences. By extending the inquiry-based classroom into a real-world natural setting, the activity combined learning with exploration. It not only broadened the children’s horizons and sparked their curiosity about the ocean but also enhanced collaboration and sharing among peers.As a key component of the PYP curriculum, this study trip successfully blended fun with education, adding a meaningful chapter to the children’s learning journey.

On October 30, our primary school hosted a teaching workshop featuring Zhang Feng from Fangtai Primary. She conducted a fourth-grade classical Chinese lesson on Jingwei Fills the Sea. The class guided students through reading, comprehension, and imagination, using structured methods to clarify classical syntax and explore the myth.The session was highly praised by attending teachers for its clear objectives and varied reading exercises, which effectively stimulated student thinking. Zhang Feng also shared reflections on refining her questioning techniques during trial teachings.This event showcased expert teaching methods and offered valuable insights for our Chinese language team's approach to classical texts.

We are delighted to announce that DP1 student Iris Ye has secured a global goldmedal at the iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition.Congratulations to the high school department and Iris!

In the 2025 Jiading District Education Science Research Youth Project Achievement Awards, secondary school teacher Erin Cao's research project ‘Practice and Research of “1+N” Interdisciplinary Project-Based Learning Guided by New Curriculum Standards’ was awarded third prize. Congratulations to Erin and the secondary school department!

In accordance with Shanghai's city-wide initiative, all first-year junior high students across the district are completing practical fire safety education. On October 10, our school's entire first-year cohort visited the Anting Fire and Rescue Station for hands-on learning.During the activity, students received safety lectures, practiced with fire extinguishers, participated in evacuation drills, and observed firefighters' daily training routines. Through this immersive experience, they not only acquired essential safety skills but also gained deep appreciation for firefighters' professional dedication to public service.

On October 11, the Primary School Division held the 9th Young Pioneers Congress election. Principal Zhang Hong first presented certificates to outgoing committee members.Fifteen candidates presented proposals covering internet safety, reading promotion, environmental protection and AI applications. Student representatives then voted to elect the new committee.This democratic exercise effectively developed students' leadership skills and civic awareness.

On October 10，the dormitory department organized a “HOUSE Cooking Challenge” for secondary and high school students. This initiative enabled boarding students to fully participate in every stage—from event planning and ingredient sourcing to food preparation—exercising considerable autonomy to showcase their talents and preferences. Students demonstrated various cooking skills—stir-frying, pan-frying, stewing, boiling, and roasting—with great proficiency while developing life skills through teamwork. This collaborative effort between secondary and high school students exemplifies the strengths of SABS K12 education. ‘Learning to do things’ is one of the ‘Four Learnings’ in SABS's growth curriculum, where daily studies and life experiences serve as effective pathways for student development.

On September 30th, the first-grade students held a unique growth presentation T-stage show. At the event, the pupils transformed into supermodels, with their little hands on their hips, striding confidently across the T-stage. With their self-assured steps, they showcased their pride and growth in becoming primary school students, delivering an outstanding report on their first month of learning and life at school.The event concluded successfully amidst the warm applause of the parents, leaving an unforgettable and splendid beginning for the children's brand-new primary school life.