Important Dates
December 23–January 1 | Winter Off-campus Activities Week and New Year Day holiday (No school)
January 2 | School Resumes
January 7 | Coffee Chat: How to talk about the body with your child
January 10–17 | Sex Education: Me and My body
January 11 | OPEN.Scholar: Human-Augmented Robotics
January 15 | J-Term Parent Information Session
January 15-16｜Primary Talent Show
January 16 | OPEN.Ed: Preparing Students to Thrive in a World of Uncertainty and Complexity
January 17 | Young Pioneers Induction Ceremony
January 18 | OPEN.Scholar: A Career Guide in Law
January 21 | Lunar New Year Celebration, Secondary COL, Last Day of School
January 22 | Lunar New Year Holiday Begins, Campus Closed
February 10 | School Resumes
The purpose of this high-level calendar is to communicate when our campus will be open. Dates are subject to change so we encourage you to check back frequently.
Avenues at the Moment
Introducing J-Term 2024-25
Dear Parents,
We are thrilled to launch our third year of J-Term this week. For those new to our community, J-Term has transitioned to a single, focused three-week mini-term in June, offering students opportunities to engage deeply with hands-on, real-world learning experiences. As always, J-Term unites Avenues campuses around the globe in a common experience that connects students and families to one another and to the world beyond the campus. This year’s program builds on the success of previous years while reflecting thoughtful changes inspired by feedback from parents, students, and colleagues.
This year, we continue to offer:
- Campus exchange: Families have the opportunity to join New York campus or welcome families from New York to Shenzhen
- Co-lab: Students engage in service learning within our local communities while developing their knowledge of global-scale problems
Newly added: This year, domestic trip outside of Guangdong has been added on top of all the offerings from last year. By engaging in meaningful service projects, students will collaborate with local organizations and communities, addressing real-world challenges while developing empathy, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Please watch out for more details about this year’s J-Term program offerings in January.
J-Term Parent Information Session
Come and learn about the J-Term of 2024-25 school year by joining us in the following events. We will share about June programs to support families in making informed decisions. Following this information session, a coffee chat will be hosted. Families who participated in J-Term at the Shenzhen campus and other Avenues campuses last year will share about their experiences and perspectives.
J-Term Program Introduction
8:30-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 15 | 1F MPR, A19
Warm regards,
Ms. Faye Yu
Director of Special Projects
Primary Division Updates
Dear Primary Division Families,
As we head out to the winter break, we hope you take this time to rest and decompress as a family. Research has shown the importance of cognitive rest for brains in the learning journey. Brains that are overloaded and tired tend to recall less information, easily fall into emotional dysregulation and struggle with cognitive loads. Rest is essential for learning.
In the book Burnout: the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, the authors propose 7 research-based practices proven to reduce stress and give the brain rest. Here are some things you can try during your break:
- Physical Activity
- Breathing
- Positive Social Interaction
- Laughter
- Affection
- Crying
- Creative Expression
May you have a restful and meaningful time over the break!
Primary Division Leadership Team
Coffee Chat: How to talk about the body with your child?
January 7 | A19 MPR
8:00–9:00 a.m.: Session for Grades 4-5 families
2:50–3:50 p.m.: Session for Grades 1-3 families
Join us for an upcoming session on sex education, where we will discuss strategies for better understanding and supporting our children's sex education journey. Here's what we'll be covering:
- Overview of the Upcoming Sex Education Program
We will introduce you to the upcoming sex education program for your child, including the content, topics, and focus areas to ensure you're well-informed.
- Responding to Your Child's Questions
Children may have questions following the courses. This session will equip you with strategies to respond to these questions and guide your children towards a healthy understanding.
- Sex Education at Home
We'll provide practical tips to facilitate discussions about sex with your children at home, promoting open and healthy communication.
To better address your questions and expectations, we invite you to share what you would like to hear about before the lecture. Simply submit them through the questionnaire below by 6:00 p.m. on January 1.
We look forward to your participation in fostering a safe and open environment for our children's growth.
Sex Education Program for Students
Meanwhile, from January 10 to 17, students will be having a series of Sex Education courses: Me and My Body. The courses will be offered by the same professional team and instructors who came to school last year. Below is the program schedule:
January 10:
Grade 1: “My Body, My Choice”
Grade 2: “Where Life Comes From”
Grade 3: “Safety Adventure”
Grade 4: “Cyber Safety” and “Hello, Puberty”
Grade 5: “Hello, Puberty” and “Sexual and Gender Diversity”
January 17:
“All You Need to Know about Puberty” for Grade 4 and Grade 5
Note: Boys and girls will be taking the same lecture in different classrooms.
Thank you for your support and trust! We look forward to sharing this significant learning experience with you and your children.
Specialist Office Hours
To enhance the connection between families and our specialists, the Primary Division will introduce office hours for specialists. You can book a 20-minute time slot within the next week to discuss your child’s growth and progress with our specialists.
Please ensure you arrive on time for your appointment to respect the schedules of the families following yours. Kindly note that specialists cannot extend ‘Office Hours’ beyond the allocated time to avoid conflicts with their teaching responsibilities. Meetings will take place at various locations, so please review your appointment details carefully to confirm the correct venue.
The form is open for sign up from 14:00, December 20 to 23:59 January 5 every week for the reservations during January 6 to 10.
Campus Updates
Reminder on Checking Vision Screening Results
A reminder for all parents to review the vision screening results for this semester.
Please use the following methods to check and address any abnormal results:
- Search the WeChat miniprogramt “深圳市近视防控中心 (Shenzhen Myopia Prevention and Control Center)”. Fill in the student’s passport number and student’s full name to view the result. The school has provided reports of abnormal screening results to the students. If you receive a printed report or find abnormal results online, please take your child to the nearest tertiary hospital for a follow-up examination promptly.
- Students who took the day off and did not take the test can go to Huaxia Eye Hospital for a make-up test from Monday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 14:00–17:00 p.m. Please bring the student's valid ID and provide the school name and class name to the front desk once you arrive.
Hospital address: Huaxia Eye Hospital, Lianhua Road, Jingtian, Futian District, Shenzhen
Contact: 0755-88661666
Staff: 19925281691, 19925281692
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
Primary Division Health Office: nurse-pd-sz@avenueschina.cn
ELC Beginning Program (New Year Special Edition)
Join us for our New Year Beginning Program, a special 5-session parent-child series! Designed for families considering enrollment in our Small World program, these classes offer a unique opportunity to learn alongside your child as you are introduced to the world of learning and discovery at Avenues. As we celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Snake, families will explore the rich traditions of this festive season through crafts, cultural stories, and hands-on activities. Ready to find out if Avenues is the best-fit learning community for your family? Come find out!
Student age: 1.5 - 2.5 years old
Course Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. on Jan 7,9,14,16 & 17
Please scan the QR code below to sign up or for more information.
Upcoming Events
OPEN.Scholar: Human-Augmented Robotics
Saturday 9:30–10:30 a.m., January 11 | A12 300
OPEN.Ed: Preparing Students to Thrive in a World of Uncertainty and Complexity
Thursday, 2:30 p.m., January 16 | A19, 1F, MPR
OPEN.Scholar: A Career Guide in Law
Saturday 9:30–10:30 a.m. | A12 300
Avenues Parent Association (APA)
Avenues New Year Photography Contest and 2025 Spring Festival Photography Exhibition
Organized by the Avenues Parent Association Photography Club, the inaugural Avenues Photography Contest and Exhibition is officially launching! Starting today, all Avenues parents, faculty, and students are welcome to submit their entries.
- Photography Themes: Chinese New Year, Winter, Birds
- Submission Deadline: January 5, 2025
- Submission Email: apa-sz@avenueschina.cn
- Submission Requirements: Submit your work with a description of no more than 200 words and the author's information.
For more detailed information, please refer to the provided instructions below.
Aviators Athletics
Join Us in Supporting Our Aviators! - Dec 2024/Jan 2025
In this energetic semester, our student athletes have dedicated themselves to training with unwavering perseverance and enthusiasm, preparing for various competitions coming up in December and January next year. Please refer to the poster for detailed event schedules.
We sincerely invite you to come and cheer for our athletes. Your every cheer and applause will become the driving force for our athletes. Let's cheer for our athletes together!
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