Mrs MacDonald即将上任12-13年级主任 LEHF Appoints New Head of Sixth Form

我们很高兴地宣布，Mrs Sarah MacDonald 将于2025年8月起正式担任佛山霍利斯12-13年级主任一职。

Mrs MacDonald 是一位创新的国际教育工作者，拥有接近20年的教学和领导多样化国际课程的经验。她曾在迪拜、加拿大、英国和印度尼西亚的多所知名学校任教，并担任重要领导职务，如12-13年级副主任和科学学科负责人，工作职责包括学术和身心健康教育、课程开发以及协调团队有效实施综合教育项目。

Mrs MacDonald 拥有阿斯顿大学的化学工程学士学位，和伯明翰大学的科学-化学教育研究生证书（PGCE）及英国教师资格证书（QTS）。她还是《泰晤士高等教育》的认证顾问，有丰富的指导学生申请大学的经验。自2024年8月加入佛山霍利斯以来，Mrs MacDonald将大部分精力投入到了学生的学术教育以及身心健康教育上。

除日常教学职责外，Mrs MacDonald还担任12-13年级寄宿部主任一职。她高度重视 “平衡”在生活中的重要性，确保每位学生在寄宿期间都能实现劳逸结合，既享受丰富多彩的课外活动，同时也获得相应的学术上的支持。

最近，我们很荣幸采访了Mrs MacDonald，她分享了自己对于帮助12-13年级学生在学术方面以及身心方面成长的一些见解与愿景。

学校会持续追踪每位学生的学业数据，定期收集学科教师的反馈与建议，并实施针对性策略，确保所有学生都能充分发挥潜力。

每位学生配备了一名个人导师，师生每天都会见面沟通。导师与学生建立密切联系，全面了解其学业进展和身心健康状况。此外，学生在学习时段会有导师的额外指导。12-13年级阶段，学校鼓励学生定期回顾并反思自己学习上的进展与不足——初期会以结构化的方式进行，以帮助他们培养自主学习技能。

学校设有专用学习空间，营造有利于独立学习的环境。老师会将“学习周期”可视化、融入日常并持续强化，以此引导学生掌握学习流程。学校提供个性化支持，帮助学生制定有效利用时间的学习计划。在学习时段，老师会进行巡视、指导，营造积极的学习氛围，鼓励学生积极主动地投入学习。

学校为学生提供了众多机会，让他们参与课外活动（ECAs）和超课程活动（学生在课堂外开展的将学术学习延伸至课程之外的活动）。今年，由12-13年级学生主导的课外活动种类丰富，令人印象深刻，包括教预备部学生西班牙语、为中学部学生开设垒球技能课程等。12-13年级学生还积极参与校外的竞赛和音乐会，起到了表率作用。

学生也有机会参与志愿工作，进一步提升自身技能并增强社区参与度。所有学生均可修读独立项目资格（IPQ），这是一项极具价值的技能培养机会，能帮助他们为大学阶段的学习做好准备。此外，部分13年级学生因完成IPQ而获得了更低的大学录取门槛。学校还提供了各种各样的领导岗位，包括学生级长、学生实习生、身心健康大使等职务。

我认为核心之一是在12-13年级学生当中建立强烈的社区归属感，营造一个协作与互助的良好氛围。为此，我们计划进一步扩建12-13年级中心，打造定制化学习空间和专用资源中心，帮助学生培养成长型思维，并助力他们顺利过渡到大学生活。此外，我致力于为学生提供更多课堂外的体验机会，鼓励他们探索兴趣、发展关键技能，这些将对他们未来的发展大有裨益。通过聚焦这些重点，我希望打造一个充满活力且关怀备至的环境，助力学生在课堂内外均实现卓越发展。

对在读的12-13年级同学们，我非常享受与你们每个人的深入交流，并陪伴你们经历这一年的点点滴滴。我期待着在13年级同学们即将迎来努力成果的圆满时刻，与你们共同庆祝成就；同时，我也会全心全意指导和支持12年级同学顺利完成大学申请流程。对于即将加入12-13年级的新同学们，我热切期待与你们一同踏上这段激动人心的旅程——在这里，你们每个人都会被看见，获得茁壮成长所需的关怀与关注。我们将共同开启一段充满学习、成长与蜕变的旅程，我也无比期待见证你们所有人即将迎来的非凡成就。

我们衷心祝贺Mrs Sarah MacDonald获得实至名归的晋升，祝愿她在新岗位上一切顺利。佛山霍利斯12-13年级即将开启一个学术卓越与全面成长的变革性新时代。

我们满怀期待，相信在Mrs MacDonald富有远见的领导下，通过推行创新项目和战略举措，12-13年级学生的学术与个人成长之旅将迈向新高度。在她履任这一关键职位之际，我们热忱邀请全校师生共同欢迎并支持Mrs MacDonald——她的专业素养与教育热情必将激励一代自信满满、具备未来竞争力的学子。让我们共同迎接这一令人期待的全新篇章！

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LEH International School Foshan is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs Sarah MacDonald as the new Head of Sixth Form effective from August 2025. 

Mrs MacDonald is an innovative international educator with nearly 20 years of experience in teaching and leading within diverse international curricula. Throughout her career, Mrs MacDonald has taught at various prestigious schools in Dubai, the UK, Greece, Canada and Indonesia. She has held significant leadership roles such as Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Head of Science.  Her responsibilities have included academic and pastoral care, curriculum development, and coordinating teams to effectively deliver comprehensive educational programmes.

Mrs MacDonald holds a BEng in Chemical Engineering from Aston University and a PGCE in Science- Chemistry with QTS from the University of Birmingham. She is also a Times Higher Education Accredited Counsellor, equipped to guide students with university applications and beyond. After joining us in August 2024, she has devoted most of her efforts to the academic education and physical and mental health education of her students.

In addition to her usual teaching duties, Mrs MacDonald also has the role of Head of Sixth Form Boarding. She attaches great importance to the significance of "balance" in life, ensuring that every student can strike a proper balance between work and rest during their boarding period, allowing them to enjoy a rich variety of extracurricular activities while also receiving relevant academic support.

We recently had the privilege of interviewing Mrs MacDonald who shared her insights as well as her vision for fostering the academic, physical, and emotional growth of our Sixth Form students.

The school continuously tracks and monitors academic data for each student. Insights and feedback from academic staff are regularly gathered, and strategies are implemented to ensure that all students can reach their full potential.

Each student has a personal tutor whom they meet with every day. The tutor builds a strong rapport with each student and maintains a holistic overview of their academic progress and wellbeing. Additionally, students receive mentoring during Study Sessions. In the Sixth Form, students are encouraged to regularly review and reflect on their progress, initially in a structured manner, to aid in the development of their skills.

The school has dedicated study spaces that foster an environment conducive to independent learning. The Study Cycle is made visible, embedded, and reinforced by staff to guide students in their learning processes. Personalised support is offered to help students develop study schedules that effectively utilise their time. During study sessions, staff circulate, mentor, and facilitate a supportive atmosphere that encourages proactive engagement with their studies.

Students are provided with numerous opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities (ECAs) and super-curricular activities (activities that students engage in outside the classroom to take their academic learning beyond the curriculum). In the Sixth Form, students have the chance to lead their own ECAs. This year, the range of Sixth Form led ECAs has been impressive, encompassing activities such as teaching Spanish to Prep School students and developing softball skills with Secondary School students. Sixth Form students have led the way with their strong participation in external competitions and concerts. 

Students also have the opportunity to engage in volunteer work, further enhancing their skills and community involvement. All students can undertake an Independent Project Qualification (IPQ), which is an incredibly valuable skill development opportunity that prepares them for university study. Additionally, several Year 13 students have benefited from reduced university entry requirements based on their IPQ. There are also extensive leadership roles available, including positions such as Prefects, Interns, and Wellbeing Ambassadors.

One of my key priorities is to build a strong sense of community among the Sixth Form students, fostering an environment where collaboration and support thrive. To enhance this, we plan to further expand the Sixth Form Centre, creating tailored learning spaces and a dedicated Resource Centre designed to help students cultivate a growth mindset and facilitate their transition to university. Additionally, I am committed to providing more opportunities for students to engage in authentic experiences beyond their academic curriculum, encouraging them to explore their interests and develop essential skills that will serve them well in their future endeavours. By focusing on these priorities, I aim to create a vibrant and nurturing atmosphere that empowers students to excel both inside and outside of the classroom.

To our current Sixth Form students, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know each of you personally and supporting you through the highs and lows of this year. I look forward to celebrating the successes of Year 13 as you approach the culmination of your hard work, and I am equally committed to guiding and supporting our Year 12 students as you navigate the university application process. To our new Sixth Form students, I eagerly anticipate welcoming you on this exciting adventure, where you will be known individually and receive the care and attention needed to thrive. Together, we will embark on a journey filled with learning, growth, and transformative experiences, and I am excited to witness the remarkable achievements that lie ahead for all of you.

We congratulate Mrs Sarah MacDonald on her well-deserved promotion and wish her every success in her new role, and the Sixth Form of LEH Foshan is set to embark on a transformative new era of academic excellence and holistic growth.

We anticipate with enthusiasm her visionary leadership as she champions innovative programs and strategic initiatives designed to elevate the academic and personal growth journey for our Sixth Form students. As she steps into this pivotal role, we warmly invite the entire school community to join us in welcoming and supporting Mrs MacDonald, whose expertise and passion promise to inspire a generation of confident, future-ready learners. Here’s to the exciting chapter ahead!