Important Dates
March 14 | Grades 1-2 Lock-in
March 18 | Meal-Tasting Event
March 20-21 | Primary Picture Day
March 24 | Fire drill
March 31 | Spring Off-campus Activities Week begins, campus closed
April 7 | 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.
The 2024-25 School Calendar Updates
Following the national holiday changes for labor day, May 2 is an additional day off, and the labor day break is from May 1 to May 2. Student will return school on May 5.
Primary Division Updates
Dear Primary Division Families,
As we transition from the brisk days of winter to the vibrant warmth of spring, we are reminded of the natural cycles of growth and transformation. Just as trees begin to bud and flowers bloom, our children are undergoing significant changes in their development. The shift in season reflects a time of renewal, where children’s curiosity and energy flourish. They become more eager to explore their surroundings, engage with peers, and express themselves creatively. This season is a wonderful opportunity for parents to embrace these changes and support their children’s growth.
To help your child navigate this period of development, consider incorporating outdoor activities into your routine. As the weather warms, encourage them to play outside and engage with nature. Activities such as gardening, hiking, or simply exploring local parks can foster their physical health and boost their social skills. Additionally, these experiences can enhance their understanding of the world around them, sparking curiosity and wonder. Remember to be attentive to their emotional needs as well; with the excitement of new experiences may come feelings of overwhelm. Creating a balanced routine can help them feel secure while they embrace the changes of the season.
As we celebrate this time of renewal, let us also take a moment to reflect on our children’s individual journeys. Each child develops at their own pace, and it’s essential to acknowledge their unique milestones. Encourage open communication about their feelings and experiences. Whether it’s through art, storytelling, or simply sharing a quiet moment together, these interactions can deepen your connection and provide them with the reassurance they need. Together, let’s nurture their growth this spring and create lasting memories that will blossom for years to come.
Warm regards,
Primary Division Leadership Team
SASMO Coming Up in April
We cordially invite you to register your child for the Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO), taking place in April 2025! Established in 2006, SASMO is one of the largest international math competitions in the world. To date, over 500,000 participants from more than 12,000 schools across 40 countries and regions have taken part in this prestigious event.
Languages: Chinese and English
Competition Date: Mid-April 2025
Registration Deadline: March 12, 2025
Venue: 1F, A19, Avenues Shenzhen
Whether your child is a beginner or an experienced math competitor, we warmly welcome their participation. This is a wonderful opportunity to share knowledge, exchange experiences with like-minded math enthusiasts, and pave the way for mathematical success.
Submission by March 31 | The 5th International Chinese Language Festival
The 5th International Chinese Language Festival is organized by the International Chinese Language Festival Association (ICFA) and hosted by Avenues Shenzhen. This global Chinese language event aims to promote the teaching of the Chinese language and provide participants with the opportunity to explore and appreciate Chinese culture, while showcasing their passion and talents, and creating and communicating in this language. Interested students are welcome to register.
The Festival has welcomes both native and non-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese, and the event will be held simultaneously in eight regions around the world. There is a wide range of entries, divided into 16 categories, including: recitation, reading, storytelling, speech, singing, dancing, martial arts, acrobatics, musical instruments, calligraphy, writing, pinyin, painting, design, ancient poetry creation and modern poetry creation.
Click Here for More Details: 第五届国际汉语节报名与参赛-家长.pdf
About International Chinese Language Festival (EN): iTok國際漢語節(5屆)-A4Book(英)-09 (2).pdf
Let's enjoy the competition and appreciate the charm of Chinese language!
Sign - Up | Meal Tasting
4:15-5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18
To provide nutritious and delicious meals for students, we will hold regular meal-tasting sessions for parents. During these sessions, we will also introduce the Meal Program. You will be trying new dishes that will be served soon. Your feedback is important to our catering team. We have held four meal-tasting events so far. Thank you to the APA Food Committee and all parents for your feedback!
The March meal-tasting will be held from 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18. Please click on the link below to sign up. We will confirm the details with you after the registration closes.
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.
March Menu
Please click the button below to view the March snack and lunch menu.
Upcoming Events
Welcome to Share | Avenues Parent Information Session for External Families
Saturday, March 22 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
On March 22, we will host an Parent Information Session covering all divisions, from Early Learning to Primary and Secondary, for external families interested in Avenues. We warmly invite you to share this invitation with your friends and family, and encourage them to visit our campus to experience firsthand the vibrant learning and growth atmosphere at Avenues. We look forward to welcoming more families to our community!
Campus Updates
Parenting Workshop Series: A Family Life Cycle Perspective
This week we held the third parent-child relationship workshop for parents of children aged 7-9 and here is the handout of this workshop for your reference.
Next week, we will conduct another session for parents of children aged 10-12. Since enrollment is full, we will share relevant parent strategies on next week's bulletin board for your consideration. Parents who have enrolled will receive an email reminder this Friday and a WeChat notification next week.
Furthermore, for those parents who were unable to sign up, from April until the end of this semester, we will have an additional session each month. We will notify you in advance for sign-up.
Explorers Updates
In order to help our parents visualize what your child is learning in the program, the after-school teachers will upload the class feedback at least every two weeks. You can view the course feedback to see how your child is doing in the program. If you would like to learn more details, please feel free to reach out to explorers-sz@avenueschina.cn to contact the Avenues Explorers Team .
How to find the feedback:
School Notifications - School Apps - Explorers - Feedback, click on the courses to view the feedback.
Explorers registration reminder: spots available
The Explorer Program for the Primary Division has been running for four weeks, and there are still available spots in several high-quality courses. You are welcome to register using the following method: WeChat → School Notifications → School Apps → Explorer → 2025 Spring Semester Course Registration. Courses marked in blue have available spots and can be registered for at any time.
Recommended High-Quality Courses with available spots:
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