Important Dates
February 26 | WAM SLAM
March 7 | College Fair
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.
Secondary Division Updates
March 7 College Fair
Dear Avenues Families,
On March 7 from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Avenues Shenzhen will host admissions officers from more than 60 colleges and universities around the world at our FIRST EVER college fair.
As one of eight secondary schools in the Shenzhen International Schools Coalition, we will also host students and teachers from 6 local Shenzhen international schools.
Most importantly, our Grades 9-11 students will have the invaluable opportunity to interact directly with admissions officers from these institutions to gain valuable information and insights about application requirements and tips for how to navigate the application process. Please help us to encourage students to take full advantage of this opportunity!
Please note that this is an event for students. However, if you happen to be on campus and see visitors in or around the fair, please offer a warm Avenues welcome! Further details will be shared with students in the coming days.
Questions or concerns?
Please email francis.miller@avenueschina.cn or SD Operations team.
Avenues Community Connections | How to help kids recognize and manage stress?
Time: 8:30–10:00 a.m., February 25
Venue: 3F, A12
Join us for an upcoming ACC session on "Recognizing and Managing Stress," open to the full community and designed specifically for parents of middle and high school students. We will draw insights from The Anxious Generation, among other sources, to explore the importance of understanding stress in our children’s lives for both positive and negative repercussions. We’ll discuss the difference between positive and negative stress, and how various factors—like social media, academic pressure, and home life—contribute to their anxiety.
Through interactive activities, such as emotional reaction exercises and peer pressure role-plays, you’ll gain firsthand experience of the challenges your children face. We’ll also share effective coping strategies for both students and parents, focusing on time management, healthy lifestyle choices, and creating a supportive home environment.
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 10, 2025
Venue: Avenues Primary Building A19
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.
Sign Up for the Upcoming TOEFL Jr. English Assessment
Avenues Shenzhen will be hosting the next TOEFL Jr. English Assessment on campus Saturday, March 22. If you would like your child to sign up for the assessment, please feel free to follow the link below. Likewise, if you know of any families who might be interested, feel free to pass this link along.
Middle Grades Updates
Weekly Standing Meeting
To open up more opportunities for parents to meet with our teachers, we set up weekly standing times on Thursdays and Fridays for teachers to meet with you. If none of the dates and times work for you, please email the teachers directly to schedule the meetings.
Please note:
- These are not required meetings; please make an appointment based on your family's needs.
- You can book up to the next 30 days of meetings, and each teacher has 30 mins available to meet parents at these fixed times every Thursday and Friday.
- The SD operations team will email you the meeting location before the meeting date.
- Click here to make your appointment.
Please contact our Operations team Iris (iris.huang@avenueschina.cn) directly if you need help or have any questions.
Upper Grades Updates
Weekly Standing Meeting
To open up more opportunities for parents to meet with our teachers, we set up weekly standing times on Thursdays and Fridays for teachers to meet with you. If none of the dates and times work for you, please email the teachers directly to schedule the meetings.
Please note:
- These are not required meetings; please make an appointment based on your family's needs.
- You can book up to the next 30 days of meetings, and each teacher has 30 mins available to meet parents at these fixed times every Thursday and Friday.
- The SD operations team will email you the meeting location before the meeting date.
- Click here to make your appointment.
Please contact our Operations team Iris (iris.huang@avenueschina.cn) directly if you need help or have any questions.
Upcoming Events
Avenues 2nd Annual School Sports Festival – Coming Soon!
On Wednesday, February 26, the Avenues community will gather for an exciting day of athletic fun and energy at our 2nd Avenues WAM SLAM. We look forward to a day filled with sportsmanship and spirited competition.
Event Schedule:
- Early Learning Center (ELC): 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Primary Division: 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Secondary Division: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Venue:
Shenzhen University Town Sports Center
2032 Liuxian Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
To ensure the best experience for all participants—students, teachers, and parents—please carefully review the following important event details:
1. Arrival: Students should not come to school on event day. Please arrive directly at the Shenzhen University Town Sports Center by 8:00 a.m.. Parents of ELC students are required to accompany their children, as ELC school buses will not be in operation. School buses for primary and secondary students will run as usual, transporting them directly to the sports center.
2. Venue Access: All vehicles and pedestrians should enter through the South Gate of the Shenzhen University Town Sports Center. Families driving should set their navigation to 2032 Liuxian Avenue, Shenzhen University Town Sports Center (South Gate). Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis within the venue.
3. Vehicle Registration: All vehicles must register in advance through the “深圳大学城校园服务” (Shenzhen University Town Campus Services) WeChat public account. The registration process is as follows:
- Search for “深圳大学城校园服务” (Shenzhen University Town Campus Services) on WeChat
- Under the Campus Services section, select “Entry Registration”
- Click “Go to Registration” and complete the required details.
- Search for “深圳大学城校园服务” (Shenzhen University Town Campus Services) on WeChat
4. Sportswear: Students will receive their sportswear next week. Please remind students to wear their sportswear to the sports center on event day. Parents can also pick up sportswear at the event check-in, subject to availability (first-come, first-served).
5. Water and Snacks: Drinking water will be available on-site (please bring your own water bottle). Light snacks will be provided. To ensure students stay energized, we recommend a hearty breakfast at home. For hygiene and food safety, please do not bring snacks to the event.
6. Schedule for Activities:
- ELC: Activities end at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch and class
- Primary Division: Activities end at 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch and class
- Secondary Division: Activities run until 2:00 p.m., with lunch (sandwiches) provided on-site for both teachers and students.
Venue Map and Directions:
We warmly invite all parents to join us at the sports festival and experience the joy of sports alongside your children!
Campus Updates
Parenting Workshop Series: A Family Life Cycle Perspective
This week, we successfully held the first workshop for families with children aged 1.5-3. Below is a summary of strategies for parents with children aged 0-3 from a family life cycle perspective. For more detailed information, please refer to the "0-3 Parenting Strategies from Family Life Cycle Perspective" document.
Next Wednesday, we will host another session for parents of children aged 4-6 in the ELC. A notice has already been sent to registered parents via email, and we will send a follow-up reminder through WeChat “School Notifications” next Monday and Tuesday. Due to limited availability, we will also share these strategies in next week’s family bulletin.
Join Us for a Parent-Child Class Series at Avenues: A Journey of Discovery and Play
We invite you to a joyful and engaging parent-child class series at Avenues, specially designed for families considering our Small World program. This is a unique opportunity to experience the world of learning alongside your child in a bilingual, dynamic environment. Each week, explore educational topics that blend play with learning, offering a glimpse into the thoughtful and supportive community Avenues fosters. Ready to discover if Avenues is the ideal learning environment for your family? Join us and find out!
Target Age Group: 1.5 - 2.5 years old
To sign up, please click the link above or email admissions-sz@avenueschina.cn for inquiries.
Course Overview:
Avenues Beginning Program helps parents better understand their child's developmental needs while fostering early learning through play. With engaging activities, we explore the key stages and milestones of early childhood development, empowering parents to make informed choices. Our curriculum emphasizes the role of play in supporting cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Sensory play experiences, fine and gross motor skill development, and language growth are all integral parts of the program. Through strengthening the parent-child relationship and creating a supportive environment, we aim to provide a joyful learning experience that nurtures growth and cultivates a lifelong love of learning.
Avenues Parent Association
Avenues Parent-Child Choir Now Open for New Members!
This session will run every Friday from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., with a total of 11 classes.
Instructor: Mr. Danny (Music Teacher, Primary Division)
Course Content: Vocal techniques, singing skills, basic music theory, harmony exercises, and more.
Total Course Fee: 550 RMB per person
Please scan the QR code to sign up:
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