Important Dates
January 9-21 | A12 Explorers Exhibition
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.
J-Term Update
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,
Happy New Year! New beginnings usually mark a time for reflection. As we start 2025 and prepare to welcome in the year of the Snake, we invite you to engage in reflection with your family.
Here are some questions that may guide you:
- How would you rate the past semester on a scale from 1-10? Why?
- When was a time this past semester when you felt like you were at your best?
- What’s something you changed your mind about the 1st semester?
- Do you feel that you were spending your time on the right things?
- What’s the most enjoyable component of your daily life?
- What is a component of your daily life that causes your stress or concern?
We hope that by stopping to look back, you can gain the perspective you need to set goals and move forward.
Warmly,
Primary Division Leadership Team
Parenting Workshop Series from a Family Life Cycle Perspective
What is the Family Life Cycle, and how can it help my child?
Family Life Cycle Theory helps parents understand the challenges children face at different stages of development, as well as how the family must adapt to these changes. As children grow, parents not only support them in their developmental tasks but also work together as a family to navigate the challenges these transitions may bring. Successfully managing these challenges can help children grow healthily and promote family harmony and stability.
What will I gain from this workshop series?
By attending this workshop series, you will learn how to understand your family's current life cycle stage and how to manage potential parent-child relationship challenges during these phases. You will gain:
- Insights into your family's life cycle and your child’s current developmental tasks.
- Practical methods to improve parent-child relationships at various stages
- Support and experience-sharing from other parents.
These skills will help you provide a stable, positive support system for your child, aiding their development and reducing the risk of behavioral problems while strengthening trust within the family.
Learn more about the program by following this link: Parenting Workshop Series from a Family Life Cycle Perspective.pdf
Please follow this link if you’re interested in signing up:
Coffee Chat Information Sharing: How to talk about the body with your child?
This Tuesday, we invited a professional teacher to share valuable insights on life education. Below is the list of life education topics (Grades 1–3) and information on establishing boundaries to prevent sexual assault, as discussed during the session. We welcome you to review and read them.
Primary Talent Show
Primary talent show is coming soon, here are the information:
Jan 15 1:00-2:30 p.m. | A19-MPR
Grade 1-2, G3 Gazelles
Jan 16 8:20-9:50 a.m. | A19-MPR
Pandas & Golden Monkeys, Grade 4-5
We look forward to your presence and celebrating the shining moments with the children!
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 Friday to 23:59 Sunday every week for the reservations.
Explorers Updates
RSVP | Explorers’ Celebration of Learning
In this semester's Explorers courses, your child(ren) has had the opportunity to fully explore their interests and participate in enriching after-school activities. As we approach the end of the semester, we warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the growth and achievements of the children. For courses not listed in the following schedule, the semester-end showcase will be shared with parents through videos, storybooks, reports, or exhibitions.
We have selected specific classes for parents to attend, either through a parent-child interactive session or by observing a showcase of their children's accomplishments. Please refer to the following schedule for the end-of-semester showcases for each course. You will have the opportunity to experience the authentic exploration process alongside your children and celebrate their learning outcomes.
Your presence will provide the greatest encouragement and support for your children's hard work. If you haven’t signed up yet, please click the following link to register: https://jinshuju.net/f/ZOOPGf.
After registration, we will notify you of the exact entrance time, classroom arrangements, and other details 1–2 days before the event. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Join Us at the A12 Explorers Exhibition!
In this semester's after-school courses, Kindergarten and Primary students have demonstrated remarkable achievements in art, design thinking, and maker projects. To celebrate their growth and creativity, we invite you to the "To the Future" Explorers Exhibition at the A12 Welcome Center, featuring a diverse array of works by Avenues students.
Time: January 9–21, 2025
Location: A12 Welcome Center
In the Xiaoyan Art course, students used brushes and various materials to create imaginative artworks, including animals navigating three-dimensional tunnels, vibrant dolphins in the deep sea, and houses filled with hidden mysteries. The exhibition also features a self-service charity sale booth, where you can purchase student-designed art merchandise such as canvas bags, coffee cups, and keychains. All proceeds will be donated to charitable organizations, spreading warmth to those in need.
The D-STEAM course guided students in exploring topics such as space exploration, human engineering, and social humanities. From constructing Earth-Moon system simulators to designing Mars bases and studying ancient civilizations through oracle bone carvings, each project reflects the students' unique insights into science and history.
In the MG Maker course, students delved into the theme of future cities through creative projects. From researching smart city concepts and green energy to building city models with eco-friendly materials, they brought their creations to life by illuminating LED strips and powering motors, envisioning cities of limitless possibilities.
This exhibition not only showcases the students' intelligence and creativity but also serves as a bridge connecting them with art, technology, and society. We warmly invite you and your children to join us in celebrating their growth and the realization of their dreams!
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., January 18 | A12 300
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