Weekly letters published to the XLIS Community from our principals.
Dear Parents, I have just returned from a five-day trip to Bangkok for the EARCOS Leadership Conference that brings together school leaders from all over the East Asia Region. I learn so much every year that I attend this conference, and this year’s highlights include best practices for supporting multilingual learners and the application…
Dear Parents, In recent times, a series of incidents occurring across the globe—from the tragic school-related case in Shenzhen China, to the sharp rise in digital sex crimes among adolescents in South Korea, and the frequent instances of youth psychological crises and violence in Europe and the United States—have compelled us to engage in…
Dear Parents, Hello everyone, I hope you have had a restful Mid-Autumn festival and National Holiday with some well deserved rest and time with family and friends. Thanks to all members of the community who have completed our survey for the M5 work experience. We really appreciate your support. We will now reach out…
Dear Parents, Good morning, I hope this email finds you well and refreshed after our holiday to celebrate China’s National Holiday and Mid-Autumn Festival! Ahead of us, we have a solid 10 weeks of teaching and learning, as well as some fun school events. In today’s email, I would like to highlight what we…
Dear Parents, I am writing to wish you and your family a very happy Mid-Autumn Festival. Whether you are traveling or staying home, I hope it is a lovely time for you and your family. In my last message to you, I focused on my first goal, which is high achievement for all students.…
Dear Parents, I hope this email finds you well. We are getting into a busy phase of the academic year. The October break is coming up for you and your family to have a good rest and reunion. Thanks for your continued engagement with the school as part of the community. Your contribution towards…
Dear Parents, To start my letter this week, I would like to take a moment to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to our parent community for your time and support for our International Day of Peace. The event was a huge success, and it was an incredible display of how, at XLIS, we strive to…
Dear Parent, Every child’s growth is like a journey. On this journey, school and family are the two hands that hold and guide them forward. If one hand is strong while the other is absent, the child’s steps may falter. But when both hands work together, in trust, communication, and support, the child walks with…
Dear Parents, Dear Parents, I hope this email finds you in great spirits! It’s hard to believe that we are already two weeks into the school year, and we’re thrilled to see how well the students have settled in. Thank you for attending our ‘Meet the Teacher Night’—your involvement is invaluable! Our Dragon…
Dear Parents, Hello XLIS community! It has been a wonderful start to the new year, with many new faces and new friendships being made in the classes. This week (on Wednesday) is Teacher Appreciation Day in China! In addition to all of our teaching staff here at XLIS, I know that many of our…
