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启迪之言丨惠灵顿杭州校区校长的新学年寄语

杭州惠立学校

2023-09-11发布于浙江

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Kathryn Richardson

惠灵顿杭州校区校长

挥别暑假，重返学校的同学们为校园增添了许多勃勃的生机。开学第一周是兴奋的、激动的：他们有的与老友叙旧，结识新朋友；有的整装旗鼓、为新的学年设定新的目标。

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开学第一周，同学们与新老师见面，开始学习新的科目，探索新的课题，学习新的技能。家长们则积极参加了课程信息分享会，进一步认识了惠灵顿杭州校区的个性化教学方法。

每年开学的这段日子都是我最喜爱的一段时光，因为这时的校园里处处充满了快乐与期待。走廊里欢声笑语，同学们迫不及待地分享着暑期里的见闻。在过去的几年里，学校蓬勃发展，许多年级已经完全满员，让我感到十分自豪。

我还想专门提到一点，那就是我们一年级的新生表现十分出色，很快就适应了学校的常规生活。许多孩子是从惠立幼儿园大班升入一年级的，幼升小衔接得十分顺利。目前，一年级已经满员。根据政府的人口预测数据，一年级学生人数激增的趋势将持续两至三年。所以，我们已经开始为目前的幼儿园大班学生开展幼升小衔接计划和准备工作。

希望每一位学生都能充分利用所有的机会，期待着看到大家实现自己的学业目标和个人理想。

直播预告

新学年已正式拉开序幕。为了让大家近距离感受惠灵顿杭州校区独特的教育模式及实践经验，全面、立体、真实地展现学校的面貌，我们将在本学年举行丰富的直播系列活动，涵盖升学、学术课程、体育活动、教师培养等不同的主题。

下一场直播活动将于9月14日（下周四）14:30启动，主题为《如何为幼儿园的孩子们挑选“超级教师”》。

本次直播我们邀请到了杭州惠立幼儿园园长Sophie Brookes与副园长杨柳漪，我们将深入探讨幼儿园教师的选择标准以及一名优秀的幼儿教育工作者所应具备的特质。

幼儿园是孩子们步入学习世界的第一站，幼儿园教师的角色至关重要。他们不仅需要具备扎实的专业知识和教学技巧，还需要充满爱心和耐心。那么，一名优秀的幼儿园教师应该具备哪些特质？我们将与两位园长一起探讨这个问题，并分享她们多年来的经验和见解。

除了探讨教师的特质，我们还将了解两位园长会如何定义一名“优秀”的教师——作为幼儿园的领导者，她们扮演着指导和激励教师的角色，她们对于优秀教师的定义和标准将为我们揭示出教师在幼儿成长中的重要作用。

请大家准时收看本次直播，与我们一起聆听两位园长的分享和见解。她们的经验和智慧将为我们带来许多启发和思考。记得留言互动，我们将在问答环节解答您的问题。

谢谢大家一直以来对于惠灵顿杭州校区的支持，我们下周四见！

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The Master's message: Inspiring a new academic year at WCCH

Kathryn Richardson

Master of Wellington College Hangzhou

It has been wonderful to see all the pupils return to school after the summer break. The first week is always an exhilarating time, for many, it is a chance to reconnect with old friends and forge new friendships. While for others, it is an opportunity to start fresh and set new goals for the academic year ahead.

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During this first week, pupils have been meeting their new teachers and starting to learn their new subjects, exploring new topics and acquiring new skills. It has been terrific to see parents attending curriculum information sessions and finding out more about the personalised approach we have at Wellington College Hangzhou.

The start of the year is always my favourite time in school, it is full of excitement and anticipation. The school corridors are buzzing with laughter and the sharing of summer stories. I have been proudly observing the growth of our school over the past few years, and seeing so many of our grades now completely full is pleasing.

I must also mention our amazing new Grade 1 pupils who have settled so quickly into our school routines. For the many who transitioned from our EY4 classes, it is clear to see that the transition processes have been very successful. With the grade now at full capacity, and the government demographic projections indicating that the trend of booming Grade 1 pupils will continue for the next two to three years, we are already planning and preparing transition events for our current EY4 pupils.

I am looking forward to seeing our pupils make the most of all the opportunities they have and watching as they achieve their academic and personal goals.

Livestream trailer

As the new academic year has commenced, we are pleased to announce that we will launch a series of livestream sessions to offer you an in-depth insight into the unique educational model and practical experience at Wellington College Hangzhou. There will be a broad spectrum of topics, such as pathways, curriculum, sports activities and teacher professional development, presenting a comprehensive and dynamic portrayal of the school.

The series of livestream sessions will be launched on Thursday, 14 September at 14:30. Our inaugural session - Discovering super educators for nursery - will be delivered by Sophie Brookes, Head of Early Years, and Erica Yang, Deputy Head of Early Years. We will explore the core criteria for selecting nursery teachers and the essential qualities of an exceptional educator for early years children.

A nursery serves as the first stop in a child's educational journey, rendering the role of an early years teacher of paramount important. Not only do they possess a solid foundation of professional knowledge and teaching skills, they must also exhibit qualities of compassion and patience. What attributes can we find in an exceptional early years educator? We will delve into the question with our two quests, drawing upon their extensive experience and insights.

Other than the qualities of a teacher, Sophie and Erica will also share with us their definition of an 'exceptional' teacher. As leaders at the nursery, they guide and motivate their team of teachers. Their definition and benchmark of what makes a teacher exceptional will unveil the vital importance of teachers in shaping the growth of children.

Please join us online to watch the livestream session and listen to Sophie and Erica for their valuable insights. Their wealth of experience and wisdom will inspire us and invite thought-provoking discussions. Please feel free to interact with us by leaving your comments and questions at the comment session, and we will answer them during the Q&A session.

Thank you for your continued support of Wellington College Hangzhou. We look forward to engaging with you next Thursday.