Important Dates
May 20 | Avenues OPEN.Ed
May 21 | Parent-Child Relationship Workshop Encore Session (Aged 13-18)
May 22 | OPEN.Scholar Lecture: Development of Marine Resources
May 23 | APA Parents Reading Club
May 29 | Avenues Shenzhen Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony
May 30 | Dragon Boat Festival holiday begins
June 2 | Classes resume
The 2025-26 School Calendar is Now Available
This high-level calendar provides key dates for when our campus will be open. Please note that dates are subject to change.
Kindergarten Updates
Dear ELC families,
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, all our classes are diving into the most exciting part of their project inquiries. The classrooms are buzzing with energy — children are creating, experimenting, collaborating, and expressing their ideas in increasingly thoughtful ways. It is a wonderful time to witness how far they have come in their learning journey, and how their confidence and curiosity continue to blossom. At the same time, our team is thoughtfully preparing for the Celebrations of Learning (COL), and we look forward to partnering with you to celebrate your child’s learning and growth.
While the celebration of Book Week has come to a close, our commitment to nurturing a love of reading remains ongoing. In the spirit of Book Week, we’d love to share a few strategies you can try at home to continue fostering your child’s interest in reading:
- Set aside a regular time each day for shared reading.
- Engage in storytelling games like “story chain” to spark your child’s imagination.
- Visit a local library or bookstore together and let your child choose books that interest them.
- Create a cozy reading corner at home where your child can enjoy books in a calm and inviting atmosphere.
If you’d like more ideas or support, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here for you!
Thank you for your continued partnership and trust.
Warmly,
The ELC Leadership Team
Library End of School Year Arrangements
Dear parents,
As we approach the end of the academic year, the Library will start collecting books and preparing for the year-end inventory. Please note the following arrangements;
- May 19-23: Last week of checkout（students）
Regular library class
- May 26-30: Books return only, no checkout （students）
Students will take home a physical report of books currently on loan, if they forget their books this week.
If your book is confirmed to be missing, please contact the librarian directly through email. (Ms.Robin: robin.chen@avenueschina.cn)
- June 2 till end of school year: Inventory
Library will be closed for inventory, no library classes.
- June 6: Parent checkout
Please return your books to library no later than June 6.
Note:
Fines will be charged at the end of the school year after an inventory is completed, a payment QR code via WeChat will be sent to families.
Fine:
- Books (sourced locally): Cost of the book lost
- Books (sourced outside of China): 150 RMB/book
Thank you,
ELC Library
Health Office Friendly Reminder
Recently, there has been a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the wider community. To strengthen the health defenses of our campus, the Health Office kindly reminds you and your child to stay mindful of your health.
Daily Protection Measures:
- Wear masks properly in crowded places, wash hands frequently, ventilate rooms regularly, and avoid gatherings.
- Monitor your child’s temperature and overall health. If symptoms such as sore throat, fatigue, or fever appear, please keep your child at home for observation and test promptly (antigen/PCR), and delay their return to school.
If your child is diagnosed with COVID-19, please ensure they rest and recover at home and inform the Health Office. To prevent cross-infection, students may only return to school after at least 3 days of illness with a negative nucleic acid or antigen test, or 7 days after onset of symptoms.
Promote Health Awareness
Encourage a balanced diet, regular sleep routines, and appropriate physical activity for your child. Avoid excessive fatigue.
Support Campus Prevention Measures
If your child is diagnosed, is a close contact, or lives with someone who has tested positive, please contact the Health Office immediately.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us.
Health Office:
0755-8615 8896
nurse-kd-sz@avenueschina.cn
Division Office:
0755-8615 8898
ariel.chen@avenueschina.cn
Friendly Reminder | Style Guide
Students are expected to be in uniform every day. All other clothing must conform to our style guide including:
- Clothing must be solid-colored white, gray or black.
- Only the Avenues logo is allowed.
- White items of clothing should be true white: not cream, beige, silver.
- Clothing must not be overly-embellished: no patterns, stripes, glitter, sequins, etc.
- Clothing should not be ripped or torn.
- Shoes must not have wheels or lights.
- Shoes must fasten around the heel. Flip flops are not allowed.
Severe Weather Response Guide
With the arrival of summer, the frequency of extreme weather increases. According to the government guidance documents, all schools in the city, regardless of region, will cancel school in the event that the municipal meteorological observatory in any area of the city issues the following meteorological disaster warning signals:
- Yellow Warning Signal of Typhoon
- Orange Warning Signal of Typhoon
- Red Warning Signal of Typhoon
- Red Warning Signal of Rainstorm
- Red Warning Signal of Gale
If the above warning is issued before students have arrived at school, students should not come to school and should stay in a safe place. If the warning is issued during the school day, we will ensure all students are safe (including students on the school bus) until the warning signal is lifted.
Please click on the link below to get familiar with the severe weather response guide.
May 21 | Parent-Child Relationship Workshop Encore Session (Aged 13-18)
Please note: venue changed to A19-400.
We're excited to announce that we'll be hosting the second encore session of the Parent-Child Relationship Workshop! Mark your calendars for May 21, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This session is specifically designed for parents of children aged 13 - 18. It will take place in A19-400. There's no need to sign up in advance! Just drop by at the scheduled time.
If you'd like to refresh your memory about the workshop, you can take a look at the previous handout HERE. It will give you a quick overview and help you get the most out of this upcoming session. We look forward to seeing you there!
May Menu
Please click the button below to view the May snack and lunch menu.
Celebrating Achievements
Avenues: Great learning is Happening
At Avenues, we firmly believe that every spark of passion deserves to be nurtured, and every blossoming of growth deserves to be celebrated. In 2025, our students embarked on a journey to explore the richness of Chinese culture with their multifaceted talents.
Through the 5th International Chinese Language Festival, learners from our Early Learning Center, Primary Division, and Secondary division showcased their creativity across various disciplines, including writing, calligraphy, recitation, singing, painting, and musical instruments, illuminating their unique paths of growth.
This year, Avenues students achieved remarkable success, including:
🏆 15 Champion Awards
🥈 16 First Runner-up Awards
🥉 18 Second Runner-up Honors
🎖️ 10 Excellence Awards
By participating in the International Chinese Festival, our students connected with peers worldwide who share a love for the Chinese language and culture. Looking forward to seeing more great creativity and work from our students!
Upcoming Events
OPEN.Ed | How to Support Your Child’s Growth in the AI Era
5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20 | 1F MPR, A19
Speaker: Xingjia Chen, National Outstanding County Party Secretary, Philanthropist, and Author
Language: Mandarin
Highlights of the Lecture:
- As AI advances rapidly, what new possibilities and risks have emerged for children's growth?
- In the face of change, how long and how deeply can we accompany our children?
- How can parents upgrade their role from "supervising homework" to "understanding their children"?
- Teachers are not just disseminators of knowledge but also guides lighting up the future.
- How can we jointly create a warm, safe, and purposeful growth environment?
- Leave a beam of humanity for children in places where AI cannot reach.
For Avenues parents, please click the link below to register directly.
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 above.
OPEN.Scholar | Development of Marine Resources
12:00-1:00 p.m., Friday, May 22 | A19, First Floor, MPR
Speaker: Prof. Lin, Associate Professor of the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology.
Lecture Introduction:
What are the marine resources? In this lecture, we will focus on three aspects, namely offshore platforms, wind power generation, and deep-sea mining, to unveil the mystery of marine resource development for you.
Invitation to Avenues Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony
Dear Avenues Community,
We are delighted to invite you to the Avenues Shenzhen Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, where we will celebrate the achievements and milestones of our second graduating class.
- Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
- Venue: 2F, B1 Auditorium, China Capital Market Institute (South Gate 1), No.2 Qinyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen.
Our graduates have not only excelled academically but have also demonstrated extraordinary growth, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose. We look forward to sharing this meaningful moment with you as we honor their journey and accomplishments.
Please reserve your seats by answering the questions below by Monday, May 26.
We look forward to celebrating this special day with you and our graduates.
Avenues Parent Association (APA)
Parent Reading Club
Date: 8:30–11:00 a.m., Friday, May 23
Location: 3F, A12
You're warmly invited to scan the QR code on the poster to join the group and register.
