Hands-On Learning and Heartfelt Moments at CISK
At CISK, hands-on learning not only cultivates skills but also forges genuine emotional bonds. Whether showcasing classroom achievements, engaging in off-campus interactive exchanges, or providing tangible community service, students collectively navigate the challenges, pride, and joy of collaboration. These experiences blend academic growth with emotional depth, ensuring their ideas are understood while deepening their appreciation for others' contributions—creating memories that resonate long after projects conclude.
Ancient Civilizations Come to Life
Our Grade 5 students recently wrapped up an exciting exploration of ancient civilizations, after they completed the transdisplinary unit 'where we are in place and time', showcasing their creativity and research skills. They dived deep into Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, China, and the Maya, and brought their learning to life through detailed reports, interactive displays, and impressive models. This exhibition not only highlighted their academic growth but also the IB learner profile attributes they’ve developed, such as being knowledgeable, communicative, and inquisitive. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication.
Understanding the Realities of Disability
During the Diversability Lab lecture at Duke Kunshan University, students gained an eye-opening understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Through insightful discussions and immersive activities, they explored the concept of "support" in a deeper way.
A Heartfelt Gift from Our Community
The school library received 50 picture books donated by one of our generous parents. The school librarian, Mrs. Milly, then invited the JK class students to unwrap this special "gift" themselves and began reading together. The kind gesture from our community will continue to enrich the library’s collection and inspire many more reading moments for our students.
Bringing Literature to Life
In a recent class with our high-performing Grade 7 Literature students, we took a bold step by recreating and enhancing a scene from The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. The students crafted authentic new characters, bringing diverse perspectives to life in a theatrical performance. Through interviews and in-depth analysis, they explored motivations, coping strategies, and aspirations. The class ended with a fun, energetic game, “Who Cares About Rhetorical Questions?” where students identified and discussed literary devices in teams. It was a true joy to see students so engaged, and the success of this innovative approach made it clear it will be used again.
This festive season, our students added a personal touch to the school’s holiday decorations. Using red and green yarn, they wrapped trees around campus, bringing both beauty and warmth to the environment. In the school lobby, the PTA parents had thoughtfully decorated the Christmas tree and placed students’ photos in snowflake frames. The next morning, children gathered excitedly around the tree to find their own pictures, many already hoping to take this little memory home once the season comes to an end. PTA also organized a crochet activity, inviting interested parents to handcraft a Christmas tree using yarn. Each stitch was filled with the parents’ creativity and care, adding warmth and a sense of involvement to this winter season. Big thanks to our students, parents, and teachers for their invaluable support.
Special thanks to PTA for your time spent in decorating the tree! We appreciate YOU!
Student Artworks for Upcoming Exhibition
Recently, staff from the Six Art Museum visited the school to select student artworks for an upcoming exhibition in December. These pieces are the result of a meaningful inquiry-based creative process, reflecting each student’s artistic investigation and conceptual understanding.
The works demonstrate how students have developed their visual language and personal artistic voice through sustained experimentation and reflection—key components of the IB creative cycle. This exhibition will serve as an authentic platform for sharing student agency, allowing them to communicate their perspectives and engage with a broader community.
By presenting their work in a professional curatorial context, students will contribute to a rich, visually literate environment on campus and experience firsthand how art functions within a cultural and public sphere. We look forward to this celebration of student artistry and conceptual growth in January.
在CISK，实践式学习不仅培养技能，更锻造真挚的情感纽带。无论是课堂学习的成果展出、校外的互动型交流还是切实地服务社区，学生们共同经历协作中的不易、自豪与喜悦。这些体验将学术成长与情感深度相融合，确保自己的想法被理解，也更能深刻感受到他人的付出，创造出在项目结束后仍能久久回响的记忆。
我校五年级学生近期完成了跨学科单元“我们在时间和空间中的位置”的探究，结束了对古文明的精彩探索，并展示了他们的创造力和研究能力。经过数周对古埃及、美索不达米亚、古希腊、古罗马、古代中国及玛雅文明的深入研究，学生们通过内容详实的主题报告、信息丰富的展板海报、互动体验活动，以及制作精良的古建筑模型，充分展现了自己的学习成果。本次成果展不仅彰显了同学们的学业成长，更凸显了他们在国际文凭项目学习者素养方面的积淀，他们已然成长为学识渊博、善于沟通、乐于探究的学习者。我们为孩子们的辛勤付出与执着专注深感自豪。
在昆山杜克大学的 Diversability Lab 讲座中，学生们第一次如此贴近地走进残障人士的生活，听见他们在日常中会遇到的困难，也看见他们为继续前行所付出的努力。分享过程中，学生们被那些长期为弱势群体付出行动的人深深打动，也开始重新思考“理解”和“支持”的真正含义。在随后的共融体验活动中，大家通过小游戏代入不同生活情境，亲身体会不便、限制与依赖所带来的感受。
学校图书馆收到了来自学生家长赠送的 50 本绘本，作为对校园阅读环境的一份支持。图书管理员 Milly 老师随后邀请了 JK 班的学生们，由孩子们亲手拆开这份特别的“礼物”，并在课堂上进行阅读与分享。一本本新书被打开，也开启了一次次新的阅读时刻。这份来自家庭的善意，将在学校图书馆与孩子们的日常阅读中继续延续。
在最近一堂面向七年级学生的文学课上，老师和学生们大胆地对黛博拉·艾利斯所著的《The Breadwinner》中的一个场景进行了重新创作和演绎。课堂上，Ian老师先是通过小游戏让学生们识别小说中的角色，他举出角色名字，学生们通过描述来展示他们对人物的理解。接着，在他的引导下，学生重新演绎了文中的一个场景，并创造出一个与背景相符的新角色，以多元的视角在戏剧表演中赋予人物生命。
课程中，通过访谈和深入分析，学生们探讨了人物的动机、应对策略以及人生理想。课程最后以一场生动有趣的游戏“谁在乎修辞性问题?”结束，学生们积极地投入其中，分组识别并讨论其中的文学手法，尽显活力。
这几天，校园里的树慢慢“变了样”。学生们用红绿相间的毛线，把树干一圈圈缠起来。毛线不仅为校园添上了节日色彩，也在冬天为树木多加了一层“围巾”，带来一点来自孩子们的关心与温暖。另一边，PTA的家长们也忙于安装大厅里的圣诞树，把学生的照片装进雪花相框，挂在树枝之间。第二天一早，孩子们陆续来到圣诞树前，发现了那一张张熟悉的笑脸。PTA 还组织了一场钩织活动，邀请感兴趣的家长一起用毛线亲手钩织出一棵圣诞树。每一针一线之间，都是家长们的巧思与心意，为这个冬天增添了温暖与参与感。感谢我们的同学、家长和老师们的大力支持。
在此特别感谢PTA为我们装饰圣诞树！
Student Artworks for Upcoming Exhibition
最近，六悦美术馆的工作人员来校挑选了学生的作品，为即将在12月举行的展览做准备。这些作品源于学生们富有意义的探究式创作过程，充分展现了每位学生在艺术探索和概念理解上的独特见解。
这些作品体现了学生们如何通过持续的实验和反思，逐步发展自己的视觉语言和个人艺术风格，这也是国际文凭创意循环中的重要组成部分。此次展览将为学生们提供一个真实的展示平台，帮助他们传递自己的视角，同时与更广泛的社区进行互动。
通过在专业策展的环境中展示作品，学生们将为校园创造一个富有视觉冲击力的文化氛围，并亲身体验艺术在文化和公共领域中的实际作用。我们期待在1月的展览中，欣赏到学生们的艺术创作和概念成长。
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