Address by the Principal from the MIS Weekly Midday Assembly

MIS's Exploring curriculum subject teacher sharing

Part.1

P1 UOI Dance Class  

In P1 dance class, children have made significant improvements in both standing and sitting postures. They have learned to maintain correct posture with chest out and back straight, laying a good foundation for cultivating elegant physiques. Through practicing basic movements such as pressing the hips and stretching the legs, children have further explored and developed the flexibility of their bodies. 

Through practicing basic movements such as pressing the hips and stretching the legs, children have further explored and developed the flexibility of their bodies. This week's dance class focused on training physical agility and coordination. Children felt the rhythm of the music through patterned movements, and every child participated actively in their own way. They synchronized with the beat of the music, moving their bodies with grace, demonstrating the spontaneity of their poses. This not only helps to cultivate children's musical perception but also improves their motor coordination and sense of space. Through dance training, we hope to discover more of children's performing talents. Each child has their own unique characteristics and potential, and dance classes provide an opportunity for them to showcase their individuality and talent. We encourage children to express themselves boldly, using dance to demonstrate their personality and creativity. 

At the same time, dance is also an art form that requires teamwork, and children have learned to cooperate and collaborate with each other in class to create wonderful dance performances. Through dance class, we hope that children will not only enjoy the joy and confidence that dance brings but also cultivate their love for the arts and pursue them. Dance is not only an artistic expression but also a training of the body and soul that contributes to children's overall development and personal growth. We look forward to children blooming on future stages and demonstrating their dance charm.

Part.2

P2 IB-UOI Class  

Through this week's UOI course, we guide children to reflect on family member responsibilities and delve deeper into the topic. With the help of books, picture books, and videos, we encourage students to consider how "mom and dad" express love to "me". 

They discovered various ways in different stories and thus understood how parents love them selflessly. Students also shared and discussed how everyone in the family expresses love in different ways but with no expectation of anything in return.

To further understand the roles of dad and mom, children took on the roles of "dad" or "mom" to protect their own egg babies. They used colorful pens to "dress up" for it, carefully picked a unique name, built a warm and cozy home for it, and gave it meticulous care. During the activity, students needed to carry their egg babies with them everywhere, and if the egg was intact at the end of the week, the challenge was successfully completed.

Through this activity, students deeply felt the hard work and effort their parents have made for them. They realized that everyone in the family needs to take care of each other and shoulder their own responsibilities. At the same time, children also learned to pay attention to and respect others, especially the responsibilities and efforts borne by family members.

Through this topic exploration, we hope that students can better understand and cherish their family's love, and gradually understand that everyone has their own responsibilities and importance in the family. We believe that through such learning and experiencing, children will become people who are more aware of caring for and respecting others, and make positive contributions to the harmonious development of their families and communities.

Part.3

P3 UOI Dance Class  

In the recent dance classes, we introduced P3 students to the Polka folk dance music, which sparked their strong interest and enthusiasm for lively and jolly dance music. 

In the previous classes, we focused on teaching single-leg bounces and slides, and the overall performance of the children was quite outstanding. Most students were able to accurately follow the rhythm of the music and complete the movements, although a few students needed to further standardize their movements. 

 To enhance the effectiveness of the class, we adopted a group interaction approach, allowing the children to assist each other, which achieved good results in promoting their learning and cooperation awareness. Children actively participate in every aspect of the class, injecting positive energy and vitality into the classroom. 

In the next two weeks, we plan to gradually introduce elements of forward, backward, and rotation based on single-leg bounces to form complete Polka steps. These new movements require a certain amount of ankle strength for the children, so we also conducted ankle strength enhancement exercises in class, including standing half-toe exercises and toe steps. At the same time, we encourage children to review and consolidate the movements learned during class time to deepen their understanding and mastery of Polka dance. This dance course is full of fun and challenges, and we look forward to continuously observing the children's progress and growth in future classes. 

We believe that through continuous practice and exploration, the children will be able to better master the techniques and expression methods of Polka dance, demonstrating a higher level of dance performance ability. We also hope that this dance course, will inspire children's love and passion for dance art, and provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and self-confidence.

Part.4

P4 UOI Sports Class  

In this week's physical education class, P4 students practiced basic gymnastics movements such as horse jumps, front rolls, and side handsprints. Through classroom exercises, students mastered the essentials of these basic gymnastics movements, learning correct techniques and methods of body coordination.

Gymnastics training not only aims to develop students' physical fitness but also focuses on improving their coordination, balance, and flexibility, and promoting the concept of overall development. Through gymnastics training, students gain a deeper understanding of their basic physical conditions and athletic performance. Through continuous practice, they improve their basic gymnastics skills, cultivate teamwork ability, and develop a sense of collective honor. In class, students encourage each other and help each other to overcome difficulties and challenges. This spirit of cooperation not only helps them achieve better results in gymnastics training but also cultivates important qualities in team cooperation. 

Gymnastics training can also develop students' imagination and creativity. Through continuous experimentation and exploration, students can stimulate their inner creative potential and apply it to the performance and variation of movements. In the process of learning gymnastics movements, students not only practice physical flexibility and strength but also have the freedom to showcase their individuality and talent. 

In addition to technical progress, gymnastics training will benefit students to establish self-confidence and intrinsic motivation for learning. In class, students improve their coordination ability and motor performance by learning correct postures and force techniques. This sense of achievement and experience of progress is very important for students to establish self-confidence and a positive learning attitude. In summary, gymnastics training plays an important role in Chinese physical education courses. 

Through gymnastics training, students can not only enhance physical fitness but also cultivate various abilities such as coordination, teamwork, and creativity. We believe that through continuous gymnastics training, students will be able to experience the joy of movement, constantly challenge themselves, and achieve personal growth and development.

Part.5

P5 UOI Sports Class  

This week, in addition to typical fitness guidance, we will also learn basketball. We will focus on learning the correct techniques for basic basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Learning correct dribbling techniques is the foundation of basketball, while accurate passing and shooting abilities are essential skills for team cooperation. Through careful study and practice of these basic skills, students will be able to improve their basketball techniques and become more competitive in games. 

To assist our sports-specific guidance, we will engage in sports activities that require balance, communication, cooperation, and quick decision-making. Balance is an important physical control skill, especially for basketball, as it involves frequent fast turns and changes in direction. Through balance training, students can improve their body stability and coordination, allowing them to better respond to changes on the court. At the same time, basketball is a sport that requires teamwork, and students will improve their communication skills and collective awareness through cooperation with teammates to perform passing and coordinated movements. Quick decision-making is crucial in basketball games, and students will improve their reaction speed and decision-making ability through training and practice to take wise and timely actions on the court. 

Basketball not only improves students' physical fitness but also helps to cultivate their team spirit and leadership abilities. Through basketball training, students learn cooperation, communication, and mutual dependence, further strengthening their sense of collective honor and belonging. In addition, basketball can also comprehensively train students' physical qualities, including endurance, speed, agility, and explosive power. This not only helps students perform well on the basketball court but also improves their overall health level, making them healthier and more positive people. 

Through basketball, we can not only improve students' technical and physical abilities but also cultivate their leadership and team awareness. We believe that the advantages cultivated through basketball training will deeply affect students' growth and development. We encourage students to maintain positive exercise habits after class, continue to develop their basketball potential, and fully demonstrate the skills and spirit they have learned in future games and life.

Part.6

P6 UOI Art Class  

This week, the theme for the art class for P6 will focus on the upcoming Double Ninth Festival, and children will create works entitled "Our Grandparents" based on their own ideas. The motivation for choosing this theme is to express their deep affection for their grandparents through painting and to help students gain a better understanding of concepts such as composition, color mixing, and acrylic painting techniques. 

This not only cultivates students' artistic vision and creativity but also allows them to express their profound emotions towards their grandparents through painting.

In this course, students are first introduced to working with canvas and acrylic paints, which presents a new challenge and experience for them. They learn how to properly use brushes and color palettes and how to use different colors and shades to achieve various effects in their paintings. From composition to color usage, students gradually master a series of painting techniques and demonstrate their unique creativity and imagination in their works.

Each painting is full of childish charm and warmth, showcasing the students' deep affection for their grandparents. Through delicate lines and colors, students draw the images of their grandparents in their minds, expressing their respect and gratitude towards them. These works not only showcase the artistic talents of the students but also demonstrate their love for their families and cherished memories.

Beyond personal artistic growth, this theme-based course also promotes communication and unity among students through mutual sharing and reflection. Students have the opportunity to appreciate and applaud each other's works, feeling each other's emotions and creativity. Through collective discussions and critiques, they learn to appreciate the artworks of others and cultivate qualities of understanding and tolerance.

The "Our Grandparents" art course is not simply a painting activity but an opportunity to express inner emotions through art. In this process, students not only improve their painting skills but also deepen their love for their grandparents. This approach of expressing emotions through art not only enriches students' artistic literacy but also brings about emotional resonance and inner peace.

We believe that this theme-based course not only brings growth to the students but also allows them to experience the power of art and the value of emotional expression. We encourage students to continue to care for and respect their elders in their daily lives, to express gratitude towards their families through art, and to let their grandparents feel their love and care. At the same time, we also hope that students will continue to explore and progress in the artistic journey, passing on their creativity and emotional expression to more people through painting or other artistic forms.

Part.7

M1 Music Class  

At the beginning of the semester, students in M1 started a series of courses aimed at giving them a comprehensive understanding of the major components of a symphony orchestra. After studying the strings, woodwinds, and brass divs in previous weeks, the students gained a deep understanding and mastery of these parts. 

To conclude this series of courses, this week we focused on the final component of the symphony orchestra - the percussion div. Through learning the names and characteristics of different percussion instruments, the students gained a more comprehensive understanding of the makeup of a symphony orchestra.

In the second music class of the week, we emphasized teaching through singing. We formed a small choir to give the students the opportunity to experience the joy of collaborative singing. At the same time, we learned a new song and practiced and sang it to improve their singing skills and expression. The process of forming the choir and learning the song not only enhanced the students' understanding and appreciation of music but also cultivated their teamwork spirit and expression abilities.

In addition, we reviewed the basic chords learned in previous weeks, including C major, A minor, and F major, and learned the latest chord, G major. Now they can more skillfully find these chords on the ukulele and play songs with them smoothly.

The quick grasp of new concepts and active participation from the M1 students gives me great pleasure in the music room. They demonstrate a good learning attitude and collaborate and actively participate in various activities, expressing their musical talents through singing and ukulele playing. Their efforts and achievements not only bring me joy but also inspire other students. Keep up the good work!

Part.8

M2 Social Science Class  

After a break during the vacation, students started a new week of learning with energy. In the social science class of M2, we not only reviewed what we did during the National Day holiday but also delved into South Korea, a neighboring country in Asia. 

Through learning about South Korean culture, history, food, music, and other aspects, we have broadened students' horizons and expanded their understanding of the world. I am very excited to see all the students becoming more confident in communication and presentation. They took the initiative to share their research on South Korea and presented it to the whole class through vivid PowerPoint presentations. This active participation and autonomous learning attitude make me very proud. 

Through participating in this process, students have developed their research and presentation skills. They have learned how to find reliable information sources, organize and present information, and express it in their own words. This not only cultivates their independent thinking ability but also improves their communication and expression abilities, which are essential skills for their future learning and work.

I see students feel proud and satisfied with their learning achievements, realizing that the knowledge and skills they have learned can bring actual results. Such active learning and a sense of autonomous mission not only enhance student's self-esteem and confidence but also cultivate their lasting enthusiasm and motivation for learning. 

As an educator, I am very happy to see students making such significant progress. I look forward to the coming week and eager to see their new progress and achievements in learning. This process is not only about transferring knowledge but also an important step in cultivating students' comprehensive development and independent learning abilities. Through this educational approach, we can cultivate students' creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, laying a solid foundation for them to become future leaders and actively participating citizens of society.