Dear Avenues Families,
We are excited to launch another year of J‑Term—Avenues Shenzhen’s signature program for deep, transformative learning beyond the classroom.
In 2026, students will engage with the world locally, across China, and internationally through four program types:
- Campus Exchange — immersive learning at an Avenues campus in another city.
- Global Journeys — carefully curated international learning journeys for the Secondary Division students.
- Local Journeys — in-China carefully-designed local trip for Grade 4–5 students.
- Co‑Lab — Shenzhen-based special projects that explore global issues through a local lens.
Campus Exchange
When: March (Primary Division) and June (Secondary Division) 2026
Campus Exchange offers students and families the opportunity to travel to an Avenues partner campus for an immersive learning and cultural experience. Each participating student must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (family travel is welcome). While students are in school, parents can join social and cultural activities arranged by the host campus.
Primary Division — March 2–19, 2026 (Call to Action)
Primary Division students will join Avenues New York for a thoughtfully designed, project-based program. Families from New York will also visit Shenzhen during this period.
We are now collecting expressions of interest (EOI) for the March program through Wednesday, November 19. Submitting an EOI is not a commitment—it helps us understand interest to match a limited capacity.
💡The Expression of Interest (EOI) form for the Primary Division’s campus exchange program will be shared later. Please stay tuned to the school’s WeChat notifications.
Secondary Division — June 2026
Secondary Division students will exchange seats with Avenues New York peers for their J-Term. Program details (schedule, content, application steps) will be shared in January.
Global Journeys (G6-12) — June 2026
Secondary Division students will embark on carefully curated international journeys led by Avenues faculty. These experiences foster cultural immersion, language growth, and authentic community engagement.
Destinations, costs, and application timelines will be announced in January.
Local Journeys (G4–5) — June 2026
Building on last year’s success, Grade 4 and Grade 5 students will travel within China (outside Guangdong) for meaningful real-world learning experiences. Students partner with local organizations and communities to address real-world challenges while developing empathy, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
Destination, costs, and application timelines will be announced in January.
Co-Lab (Shenzhen) — June 2026
Students remaining in Shenzhen will participate in special projects that address global-scale projects and collaborate with visiting Campus Exchange students to explore global issues through a local lens.
What’s Next
- October–December: Primary Division March Campus Exchange express of interest collection and follow-up information.
- January: Program details for J-Term released; application windows open soon after.
- March: Primary Division Campus Exchange to Avenues New York
- June: Secondary Division Campus Exchange, Global Journeys, Local Journeys, and Co-Lab
If you have any questions, please reach out to the J-Term team (jterm-sz@avenueschina.cn). We look forward to the growth and meaningful connections our students will build through these experiences.
J-Term Program Team
Avenues Shenzhen
Spoiler
November Calendar
ACC
Building Strong Foundations: Supporting Physical Health in Early Childhood
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Mr. Neo Huang, Ms. Marilyn
Venue: A12-300
Understanding TOEFL Jr. Reports (G5-9)
Date: Friday, November 21
Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Speaker: Mr. Ryan, Ms. Mariana
Venue: A12-300
OPEN.Ed｜The Story of My Grandfather Jiang Zhaohe
Date: Tuesday, November 25
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Chen Ying — Family Member of Jiang Zhaohe
Venue: A12-1F
Event Highlights:
- An Artistic Journey
Step into the world of Jiang Zhaohe through the lens of Avenues students, who have thoughtfully curated this exhibition. Experience the deep emotions and profound ideas behind each piece, as art and history unfold before you in a vivid and moving way. - A Heartfelt Story
Through the eyes of Jiang Zhaohe’s family, discover the untold stories of his life and creative process. Hear the personal memories and reflections that have been cherished through the years, revealing the warmth, resilience, and quiet strength of this remarkable artist. - A Dialogue Across Time
Through Jiang Zhaohe’s art, we will engage in a conversation with the spirit of his era. Explore how his brushstrokes captured not just the essence of his time, but also his profound understanding of human emotions and his empathy for the struggles of others. - A Spiritual Journey from “Figurative” to “Imaginative”
As we engage with Jiang Zhaohe's works, we are invited to step into his inner world—his thoughts, emotions, and vision. Through this journey, we will connect with his minds, allowing his art to inspire us to reimagine our understanding of both the past and the future.
You are welcome to forward the event poster to invite relatives and friends to participate. Parents from outside the school, please scan the QR code on the poster to make a reservation. Parents from Avenues do not need to scan the code and can register through the link below.
Divisional Updates
In addition to school-wide information sharing, each division also has important updates for your attention. Please click the link for the relevant division below to view the dedicated updates related to your child’s division.
Important Reminders
Sign-Up | Meal Tasting
To provide children with more nutritious and delicious meals, the school will regularly hold Parent Tasting Events. During these events, we will introduce the Avenues FOOD Program. You will be able to try new dishes that are about to be launched and share your feedback with the kitchen team for improvements.
At last year’s tasting events, we received many constructive comments from parents, which laid a solid foundation for adjusting and improving our dining program. We sincerely thank the APA Dining Committee and all participating parents for their valuable opinions and feedback.
Based on the feedback from last semester, we had successfully organized the Early Learning Center and the Primary and Secondary Divisions food tastes.
Third Food Tasting Event is for the whole campus:
- Date: November 20
- Time: 2:45 – 3:30 p.m.
- Location: ELC Teaching Kitchen
- Menu: ELC and G1-12 meal offerings
Please click the link below to register. After the registration deadline, we will confirm the details of your participation.
Community Resources
Share Your Story｜How a Moment Shaped Your Path
Dear Avenues Community Members,
Our Grade 11 students are embarking on a fascinating interdisciplinary unit, "Where Molecules Meet Memories." In this unit, they are learning to see the world through a dual lens: exploring how the microscopic world shape the macroscopic world and tell stories about our lives, heritage, and environment, and how single objective scientific reality generate infinite subjective human experiences.
To help them see the human connection, we would love your help!
We are inviting adults in our community to share a brief story about a personal experience that sparked your current career, profession, or passion.
Did a specific moment, a conversation, or a seemingly small event in your life set you on the path you're on today? By sharing your story, you will:
- Provide a real-life example of how our subjective, personal experiences can shape our objective future.
- Inspire our young minds by letting them learn from your journey and experiences.
- Strengthen our community bonds and support our students' career education.
How you can contribute:
- Record a 1-minute video: Briefly share your name, what you do, and the story of the moment that influenced your path.
- Write a short letter: A paragraph or two is perfect! You can email it to us.
Please submit your video or letter to Ms. Emma via email at emma.ge@avenueschina.cn by November 21.
Your story, no matter how simple it seems, has the power to illuminate the connection between life's moments and life's work. Thank you for considering supporting our next generation.
Warmly,
Ms.Emma
