September Updated Events

Whole School Events

 

1.

Early Release PD

High Achievement for All Students

 

2.

Start of ECAs

The first semester of extracurricular activities started in September with students from all year levels engaging in artistic pursuits, physical activities, and academic extension classes. These activities will continue until December.

 

3.

International Day of Peace

The annual community celebration for the International Day of Peace was held on September 20th at XLIS. Community members were wowed by the secondary school band, combined choir, and the dove lighting ceremony to start the day. Then, families celebrated the diversity and culture of the XLIS community by visiting booths from around the world.

 

4.

PTA Core Member Meeting

On September 23, 2025, XLIS held its monthly PTA meeting chaired by Ms. Chengna Wang. Four key topics were discussed.

1. Welcome PTA New Members 

2. Athletic Teams Regular Training 

3. DP Graduation Ceremony Proposal  

4. Campus Inspection

 

5.

University Fair

University Fair, where representatives from various U.S. universities met with students! This was an opportunity to explore study options, ask questions about admissions, and learn about diverse programs. Our students discovered important application deadlines, scholarship opportunities, and received personalized advice directly from universities.

 

6.

Sports Seasons Began

The XLIS Blue Dragons, our school’s sports teams, started their interscholastic seasons in the month of September by playing in league fixtures against other schools in Xi’an. Teams playing this season include primary school soccer, middle school basketball, and high school volleyball.

 

Primary School Events

 

1.

Primary Parent Workshop

Online Platforms Used at XLIS–led by Ms. Nicola Crossfield, our PYP Coordinator

This informative session was focusing on the online tools and platforms used in the PYP at XLIS to support student learning and enhance communication. We explored ManageBac, IXL, Raz Kids and SeeSaw, highlighting their features and benefits for“new to XLIS”parents.

 

2.

Parent Open Day

Parents from P1 to P6 were invited to join the Open Day in September to experience the daily school life our students had on campus.

 

Secondary School Events

 

1.

Secondary Parent Workshop

Parent workshop on Language and Literature and Language Acquisition-This workshop focused on the salient features of the language and literature and language acquisition curricula and considered seeing the differences between the two and how proficiency is built in the two languages. The workshop also considered procedures for transitions between phases in language acquisition and transfer to language and literature.

 

2.

XLIS Dragon Cave Dormitory ChallengeⅡ

Sunday, 14th September–Friday September 26th, 2025. The XLIS Dormitory will welcome the second cohort of middle school students (M3C and M3D) to spend a total of 10 days immersed in the development of important life skills, time management, and finding a path to becoming independent and accomplished global citizens!

 

3.

XLIS CAS Project Exhibition

A Showcase of Student Growth and Creativity

The CAS Project Exhibition for the Class of 2026, held on September 26, featured 15 student groups presenting uniquely diverse projects. Covering areas from academic research to community service and artistic creation, these initiatives reflected our students’ wide-ranging interests and strong sense of social responsibility. During the exhibition, teachers and students engaged in meaningful interactions, with faculty members attentively listening to each presentation and offering thoughtful feedback. Through a collaborative voting process, four awards—Most Creative Project, Best Organized Project, Most Impactful Contribution, and Best Collaborative Effort—were presented, recognizing student achievement and highlighting the success of CAS in promoting holistic education at XLIS.

 

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Author: XLIS