May 2021 Upcoming Events
01 – Labor Day Holiday
Saturday-Wednesday, May 1st-May 3rd
The school will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday, on Monday May 3rd, 2021. We wish you all a safe and wonderful holiday.
02 – Regular PTA Core Members Meeting
Thursday, May 13th
Note: This event is a private venture designed for PTA Core Members only. PTA Core Members will be notified accordingly.
03 – Summer Fair and Concert
Saturday, May 29th
XLIS is proud to announce that it will hold its annual Summer Fair on the 29th of May 2021. This year’s Summer Fair will not only include its awe inspiring “Musical Gala” and its international food court, but also a visual art gallery which will feature students’ art works from across all year levels. More information about this exciting event will be shared with you soon by Mr. Alexander Rambaud.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Mr. Alexander Rambaud (XLIS Vice Principal)
Email: alex.rambaud@xalis.com
Primary School Events
01 – Assemblies
Fridays
Primary assemblies enable students to actively display what they have taken from their units of inquiry during the year. Students have been working on a trans-disciplinary theme which focuses on knowledge, concepts, ATLs (Approaches to Learning), action and Learner Profile attributes. The schedule is as follows,
7th May, 14:40-15:20-P5C
Blue Dragon Theater
21st May, 14:40-15:20-ECEB1
Small Theater
28th May, 14:40-15:20-Principal
Blue Dragon Theater
Note: Parents may join each assembly based on their children’s year-level. Parents please click the link below to find the date and time of your child’s class. (https://xalis.com/primary-school/)
02 – PYP Parents Coffee Morning
Monday, May 10th
Theme: Mathematics in the PYP (P2-P3)
Hosts: Eric Puchalski & Maria Theresa Zialcita
Venue: Black Box
Mr. Eric and Ms. Maria will be introducing how they lead Mathematics and in practice money in our project of inquiry.
Note: Parents will be warmly welcomed. Details will be sent to you via email by Mr. Lalor.
03 – Maker Fair
Tuesday, May 18th
On May 18th, PYP will have a school event called Maker Fair. Students will have their class stations to show their makings in the big gym. This is a great opportunity for the students to interact with other makers in our school and learn how we value each other’s creativity and innovation.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Maggie Qiu
Email: maggie.qiu@xalis.com
04 – Final Match of XLIS Inaugural Xi’an Elementary Basketball League
Saturday-Sunday, May 22th-May 23rd
Inaugural Xi’an Elementary Basketball League initiated by Richie Li from our PSPE Department consists of five teams from five international schools in Xi’an. These schools will be playing league matches over a one-month period and the final match will be held on May 22 at the XLIS campus. Let’s go Blue Dragons!
Note: If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Mr. Richie Li (PYP PEPE teacher )
Email: richie.li@xalis.com
Secondary School Events
01 – Personal Project Exhibition
Friday, May 7th
Personal Project (PP) is the culminating project of learning for the Middle Years Program five years. Through this project, students have been encouraged to practice and strengthen ATL skills, consolidate prior and subject-specific knowledge and skills, and, most importantly, develop personal interests and passions. The PP is a year-long project-based learning journey that provides a platform for young adults to focus on personal, experiential, and independent learning.
8:30-17:00 On May 7th in big gym, we will showcase their Personal Projects and celebrate. Welcome all parents to attend this event at 15:30 – 17:00. Congratulations to the MYP Year 5 students on the successful completion of the Personal Project 2020-21.
Note: Secondary parents will be warmly welcomed. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Emma (MYP Chinese Assistant Coordinator, MYP/DP Language Acquisition Teacher, Language Acquisition Subject Leader)
Email: emma.yang@xalis.com
02 – Secondary Parent Coffee Morning
Monday, May 10th
Time: 9:30am-10:40am
Theme: The transition from MYP5 to DP
Host : Ms. Daun Yorke & Ms. Jaimala Quinlan
Venue: 3rd Floor Small Auditorium
Join Ms. Quinlan and Ms. Yorke to explore the transition from MYP5 to DP. Parents & students are invited. There will be some student speakers. All MYP parents are welcome.
Note: MYP parents will be warmly welcomed. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Tracy (Secretary to the Secondary Principal)
Email: tracy.shi@xalis.com
03 – MYP Celebration
Thursday, May 13th
This is a special student event for the MYP5’s. Students will showcase their talents and enjoy a celebration of the end of the 5-year middle school programe.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Tracy (Secretary to the Secondary Principal)
Email: tracy.shi@xalis.com
04 – Student Led Conferences
Friday, May 14th
Parents will book an appointment for a student led conference with their child and introduction session with the Middle School and High School Lead Teacher and Principal. Sessions will run from 8:30-9:25 or 9:30-10:25 or 10:30-11:25. These conferences are face-to-face at the school.(The conferences will be followed by the SDG middle school speech contest.)
Note: If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Tracy (Secretary to the Secondary Principal)
Email: tracy.shi@xalis.com
05 – Middle School SDG Speech Contest
Friday, May 14th
From11:30am -1pm, the middle school student council present the first annual SDG speech contest. The students are chosen by their English teachers to share their speeches.
Note: Secondary parents will be warmly welcomed. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Tracy (Secretary to the Secondary Principal)
Email: tracy.shi@xalis.com
06 – Middle School Student & Parents Night (PYP6)
Tuesday, May 18th
This event is for PYP 6 students and their parents. MYP middle school teachers will be available to talk about their subjects.
Note: PYP6 parents will be warmly welcomed. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Tracy (Secretary to the Secondary Principal)
Email: tracy.shi@xalis.com
07 – Secondary Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 19th
The secondary students will showcase their talents in this event in the afternoon, celebrating their passion for music.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Tracy (Secretary to the Secondary Principal)
Email: tracy.shi@xalis.com
08 – DP Graduation
Friday, May 21st 13:30-15:30
The class of 2021 will walk across the stage in their caps and gowns and receive their XLIS diploma. There will be speeches, pagentry and a big celebration for our graduating class and their families.All secondary students will attend the ceremony and a private reception will be held for graduates and their families and teachers after the event.
Note: DP graduates parents will be warmly welcomed. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Tracy (Secretary to the Secondary Principal)
Email: tracy.shi@xalis.com
09 – SDG Projects and Exams
Monday, May 24th-Friday, May 28th
MYP 1-5 students will be engaged in Sustainable Development Goals projects for one week. The students will focus on the 17 biggest issues facing the world today. At the end of the week, students will present their projects.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Ms. Tracy (Secretary to the Secondary Principal)
Email: tracy.shi@xalis.com
10 – Week Without Walls Shaanxi
Thursday-Thursday,May 31st-June 4th
This year the secondary will head off on 6 trips in Shaanxi province. There will be separate trips for MYP1, MYP2 and MYP3 and an MYP4/MYP5 trip and DP1/DP2 trip. Also there will be a special high school trip for the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact us.
Contact: Kevin McGarry (MYP Physical and Health Education Teacher, CAS Coordinator, High School Lead Teacher, Head of House)
Hakim Halim (MYP Physical and Health Education Teacher, Service As Action Coordinator)
Email: kevin.mcgarry@xalis.com; hakim.halim@xalis.com
11 – Online College Enrollment Lectures
May
Tuesday, May 4th, 11:00 BST / 18:00 HKT
BridgeU UK University Showcase, Part 1
Hear from University of Birmingham, Queen’s University Belfast, Lancaster University, Aston University, University of Exeter, and University of Central Lancashire.
Wednesday, May 5th, 09:00 BST / 16:00 HKT
An Introduction to International Scholarships & Financial Aid
This webinar will cover how scholarships work in the most popular international destinations, to help you understand more about the options available to your students.
Thursday, May 6th, 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT
BridgeU UK University Showcase, Part 2
Hear from University of Nottingham, University of Essex, University of Glasgow, Arts University Bournemouth, University of York, and Coventry University.
Saturday, May 1th, 16:00 CST
Studying at Oxbridge as a student from China
Students will learn about the application process directly from a Cambridge University tutor as well as the experiences of a current undergraduate student at Oxbridge – there’s nothing like hearing first-hand from a real student who has authentic insights.
Note: If you have any questions, please contact the University Guidance Counselor, Kate Yu.
Email: kate.yu@xalis.com.
Author:
XLIS
Proofread by:
Lily Liu (Head of School)
Daun Yorke (Secondary Principal)
Brian Lalor (Primary Principal)
Echo Zhao (Head of Brand Development)
Alex Rambaud（Vice Principal）
Kriss Parker (Head of Logistics)
Amy Li (Head of Student & Parent Center）
Editor：
Ali Ma (Student & Parent Center Officer)
