As usual, lots of activities have been taking place in the Juniors in the past two weeks, and it is a pleasure to welcome new members of staff that will contribute to the continued improvement of our school.  

We have welcomed Ms. Maryam Khan, who has join Ms. Fayrooz Sayed in Year 4 and we are looking forward to soon splitting the group into two classes so that we can enhance their learning experience.

We have had two especially fun activities in the past two weeks, where our students did not need to wear their uniforms to come to school. After completing two weeks of assessments, we had a special pajama day, organized by our Student Council, for our children to relax and enjoy, while learning in their pajamas.

It was World Book Day on March 2nd, and in the Juniors school we celebrated it with lots of fun and meaningful activities. Students were given the opportunity to come to school dressed up as a book character or as a word and we had a parade during assembly for everyone to show their costumes and strike a pose!  During the day children had Story Time with a different class teacher and were also partnered up with a student from a different class for some ‘Buddy Reading’. Our amazing librarians planned a fabulous treasure hunt in the library and the children had fun using their reading skills to find some chocolate to share with their friends!

In addition, the Reading Corner competition is ongoing until the end of the term when they will be judged and the winner will be announced, so teachers and students are sill working on their wonderful ideas and designs.

We are excited about welcoming our MIS parents in the coming weeks for Come Learn With Me Maths lessons and external CCAs, so that we get to share with our MIS community how our children learn while having fun and develop their confidence through challenges and games. These activities further support the development of our MIS values and virtues and allow children to develop skills for life.

We also look forward to sharing your child’s results and targets at the Parent & Teacher meetings, March 20th – 24th.  

Best wishes, 

Head of Juniors Ms Priscila Perdomo

One of the educational benefits of our International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is that it equips our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be global citizens that positively contribute to the world that they live in. One of the ways this is achieved is through the teaching and learning of our 'Adopted Continents'. At MIS each year group has been allocated a continent to learn about:

Early Years & Year 1: Asia

Year 2: Europe

Year 3: South America

Year 4: Australia/Oceania

Year 5: North America

Year 6: Africa

Our students create classroom door displays showcasing their learning of the continent and how it connects to their IPC topic. The children are also taught to develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between their adopted continent and the country that they live in, and in doing so discover broader perspectives, address misconceptions or stereotypes and enhance their international mindedness.

This past 14 days have been typically filled with activities: 

Last Friday was the second options event for year-11 students transitioning into A-level next year.  We focused on particular courses, including our new offering of AS Psychology.  We are thrilled to be able to offer a new subject at A-level and this is a reflection of the hard work and diligence of the team behind the scenes in making this happen and making sure it is done properly. Turnout was again fantastic and we were thrilled to see how engaged everyone was in planning for their children's next big step up.    

This week was Maths week and Pi day. We kicked off with an excellent Maths assembly in which a large number of winning certificates were issued for student participation in an international Maths competition; this was followed-up with a fun Maths clan-event. Maths is an important subject on it's own but it was great to see it being applied elsewhere across the school too.  

As if that wasn't enough, we finished the week with a student concert at the end of the day, Friday with several of our soloists, instrumentalists and ensembles showing us just how talented they are. 

Critiquing Literature Through the OESC Analytical Paragraph Structure in Year 10 First Language English, by James Kelly

For our current Scheme of Work in IGCSE First Language English, Year 10 students are reading a collection of Ted Hughes’ poetry as part of preparation to critique the writer’s work in essay format for their coursework portfolios. To help achieve this objective, our class has studied some of Hughes’ poems and improved their poetry reading abilities by developing their knowledge and understanding of literary terminology. However, for the written aspect of this task, I have recently incorporated the OESC paragraph framework to improve critical writing skills across the group. This writing framework (the OESC acronym stands for Outline, Explain & Expand, Support, and Conclude) is designed to aid students in stand-alone paragraph writing and larger essay construction. While the Outline div states the point which the student wishes to analyse, and the Explain & Expand div elaborates on the surrounding context of the idea, it is the Support div which defines it as an analytical framework. It is centred around the ‘Sentence Structure for Analysing Quotes’, which allows students to explain their ideas about poetic works with accuracy, by requiring them to incorporate quotes from a poem to independently create a clear, logical analysis of the work. It also demands that students practice the appropriate register necessary for critical essay writing, which they are supported to do through vocabulary and phrase lists. Students also apply their knowledge and understanding of literary terms in the Support div, by considering how they shape the meaning and effects created within the text and on the reader, as part of their analysis. Pleasingly, Year 10 students will continue to practice the OESC in their ongoing IGCSE English studies. It not only helps pupils develop their analytical writing skills within the scope of literature, but also serves the purposes of the language area of IGCSE First Language English. To that effect, it is a framework that supports a variety of other academic genres of written expression, such as descriptive and persuasive writing.

Hands-On Learning: Geography Students Measure Slope to Create Cross-Sectional Diagram 

In the past two weeks, students in Year 10 and Year 11 geography classes have been getting their hands dirty by measuring the slope and length of a hill, in order to create a cross-dival diagram of the slope. This practical exercise has allowed students to learn and gain a deeper understanding of the concepts taught in class. 

The activity began with a brief lecture on the basics of measuring slope and length, including the use of surveying tools such as clinometers and measuring tapes. After the initial introduction, students carefully did their measurements and compared their results with their peers to ensure accuracy. Once all the measurements were collected, the students used their measurements to plot the slope angle and length. 

By getting out of the classroom and into the field, they are able to see firsthand how the concepts we study in class are applied in the real world.  

Overall, the activity was a success, and the students came away with a newfound appreciation for the practical applications of their geography lessons. 

Celebrating Women’s Composers  

Over the past century, a lot has changed in our perception of women in music. In the renaissance and baroque period, women were not allowed to join the choir as a church rule. In the classical period, women were encouraged to study music but to never become a professional, and indeed, were banned from joining an orchestra. But, women composers, did not lack the talent, or the courage to make their voices heard.  In many cases, their husbands would not allow them to become composers, citing the quote from Gustav Mahler to his wife, who said ‘your only job, is to make me happy. Over the past few decades, society has changed their attitude, and we now celebrate female composers equally on the concert stage.  

In Year 9 and Year 7 Music, students discussed why female composers were not recognized in their context and created posters to celebrate Women’s Composers from around the world including, Fanny Mendelssohn, Clara Schumann, Maria Martines, Hildegard of Bingen, Cecile Chaminade, and Anna Amalia of Prussia. 

The Year 10 art students taking GCSE exams are currently working on their first final project - creating natural form sculptures. They have dedicated the rest of Term 2 to completing their sculptures, which will also count towards their GCSE final grade. It's commendable to see how hardworking and focused the students are on their work. Well done Year 10!

Last week we held the 3rd of our options events, this time focusing on the transition from Y11 to Y12.  Up first were several presentations about courses, including A-level Psychology, which will be offered for the first time in August.  We discussed the possible university courses and careers that these courses would open-up.  After the presentations, there was an extended question-and-answer session in which we focused on individual students and their needs." 

In CCA over the past 2 weeks, The Junior Reporters, led by Miss Chalmers, have been reporting on their fun news stories around MIS! A group is reporting on ‘Raining Chocolate’, ‘Alien invasion’, ‘Flying car’, ‘A cat that can talk’, ‘A girl that speaks 100 languages’, ‘A whale stuck on a beach’ and ‘A magic pen’. The children have created news scripts, which they will record and edit to post on class dojo and show to the rest of the school.

From Pizzas to Soufflés: Exploring the World of Baking and Learns the Importance of Food Preparation 

In the past few weeks, the Baking CCA has been busy whipping up some delicious treats. From pizzas and puddings to apple crisps and soufflés, members of the CCA have been putting their culinary skills to the test and having a great time in the process.Students worked in small groups to create their own unique pizzas, puddings, apple crisps, and soufflés.  

But while the baking club members were having fun, they also learned an important lesson about the hard work that goes into food preparation. They discovered that baking is not just about following a recipe – it requires patience, attention to detail, and a lot of trial and error. 

The youngest students are now very proficient at reversing the ball on their forehand and backhand, the best Jason can reverse the ball more than 120 times and David, who could only reverse the ball 3 times before, can also reverse the ball more than 12 times now. 

In general, the children have a very good understanding of the forehand and forehand pick, and they can hit 6-7 balls out of 10 on average. Keep it up boys and girls! 

In these two lessons, the children were given a review of the backhand attacking moves, organized sparring sessions and learned the essentials of the forehand attacking moves. Manfred's forehand was very good. Well done!  

To celebrate the world Book Day, MIS library has held a Treasure Hunting activity where our Juniors students have actively participated. The students are asked to read a book and then answer a question or fill in a story map showing their understanding of the story, by getting the answer correctly they will get a ticket where it outlines the key information of where the ‘treasure’(book)  is hided. The students will then need to find the book, and they will get a golden chocolate if they do! It was a lot of fun! 

Library Book Donations 

Many thanks to Y5MJA Ryan and his parents for their donation of books to MIS library. 

Please visit the library and take a look at these lovely books and we are sure you will enjoy reading them!  

The U19 football International School League has begun with our boys and girls having played two games against SCIE and VMA. Results are as follows:

Girls lost to SCIE: 0-4 Girls won against VMA: 1-0

Boys lost to SCIE: 1-4 Boys lost to VMA: 0-2

Today we have lost most of the games but we are confident that with hardworking and dedicated commitment, we will embrace the joy of victory! 

The U19 boys team played against the MIS staff members in a friendly, yet tight match up. The MIS staff members proved to hold onto a 4-3 win against the U19 boy’s team. In the class, the staff teach the boys the knowledge and skills or look after them in the boarding houses, whereas outside the classroom, they enjoy the fun that the sports have brought to them together. The spirit and the trust have been built during the match! Everyone enjoyed the competition! 

U14 Boys and Girls Volleyball Match 

Thursday 9th of March, MIS under 14 boys and girls played Whittle school at home in a thrilling volleyball fixture. This was the firs match of the season for both teams, and an opportunity for the squad to shake off any match nerves. 

The Under 14 girls played first, treating the crowd to a thrilling 3 set match. Unfortunately, the first set was won by Whittle school however the girls found excellent form clinching the final 2 sets therefore taking home the win. 

After the girls played and won, the boys faced Whittle in yet again another thrilling match viewed by the home crowd.  The boys gelled well together quickly forming structure and quality as they made light work of the competition. The boys won their 2 sets in straight victory. 

As always, both boys and girls were a credit to MIS, they conducted themselves in a sportsmanlike manner throughout. Congratulations Under 14, a fantastic start to the season. Results were as follows –  

(Special thanks to Steven Zhao, Mr. Tim, Miss Becky, Yan year 11 and Aiden for taking match pictures)  

To celebrate the season and to encourage talented MIS artists, we invite all Juniors and Seniors students to take part in the MIS Spring Art Competition. 

Competition Details 

Topic: To express the theme of “Spring” in their own artwork 

Materials: Students may create artwork using any style or material. I.e. watercolor, sketch, sculpture, digital art, or graphic art. 

Who: All Students 

Deadline: 22 March at 12:00pm. 

Submission: Digitally to fred.zhangmerchiston.cn or physically to the Performing Arts Office (Room 3-25) 

Prizes and Winners: There will be 10 winners from Early Years to Year 13 including art supplies & concert tickets. 

Chosen artworks will be on display and medals presented to students at the Spring Concert. 

See your classroom teacher, or the Head of Creative Arts, Mr. Fred Zhang for more information. 

Best regards, 

Fred Zhang 

Head of Creative Arts 

She is a dreamer, she is a believer, she is a doer, she is an achiever, and she is ‘you’! Yes you who are the wonderful women reading this article now! Where there is a woman, there is magic! 

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we have had a range of activities at school. Our art teacher Ms. Angela hosted a painting workshop in the Art department, which was open to all staff at MIS. The workshop was designed to be a fun and enjoyable experience, where participants could explore their creative sides. The wonderful ladies in MIS have had lots of fun.  

Staff in the Spotlight

This week, we are delighted to introduce you two senior leaders who have recently joined MIS and they are Head of Juniors Ms Priscila Perdomo and Head of Seniors Mr Mark Bridgeman. During their short period of time in MIS, they have widely been liked by our staff and students because of their enthusiasm to education. We are confident that with Ms Perdomo and Mr Bridgeman’s arrival, we will continue to offer all of our students the outstanding academic and pastoral support so that our students will conduct their learning in a safe, happy and healthy environment.  

Firstly, let’s meet with our new Head of Juniors Ms Priscila Perdomo who will officially starts her role from Term 3 and has been working closely with Ms Sabrina Neil for a smooth transition since she was on board in February. With 15 years of Primary teaching and leadership experience, Ms Priscila Perdomo has been in senior leadership positions since 2014. She is passionate about empowering teachers and learners and providing opportunities for individuals to unlock their potential. Let’s find more about her from our interview.  

Where else in the world have you lived? 

I have lived in Uruguay, England, Turkey and Tanzania. 

How do you find China is different from where you have lived? 

It depends on which country I compared it to, if I compare it to living in Tanzania the first difference that comes to mind is infrastructure; if I compare it to living in Uruguay, I think the obvious difference is population. China’s language, culture and food is also quite different, but that is also what makes it so interesting. 

What’s your favourite weekend activity in Shenzhen?  

We have only had one weekend in Shenzhen since we moved so I think we still need to explore a bit more. However, we usually enjoy taking our Labrador puppy for a walk so that we can spend some time together outdoors. 

Did you always want to be a teacher? 

No, I love Science, so I initially studied Biochemistry because I wanted to be a scientist and at some point in my life, I also entertained the thought of being a sports journalist because I love football. That being said, when I was in Year 11, I had already started volunteering at my school helping students in Junior school with their learning.  

Tell us about a hidden talent or a top secret that no-one would know about you. 

I am not sure it is a hidden talent, but something that I enjoy, and I am good at is making barbecues, which are very popular and an important part of being Uruguayan. 

Which five people would you invite to a dinner party, dead or alive?  

Kobe Bryant, Freddy Mercury, my grandpa, my grandma and my sister Cecilia. 

What does a typical day at MIS look like for you?  

At the moment I am settling in and getting to know everyone so most of my day is spent in meetings and walking into classrooms to see how much fun the children are having while learning. 

Do you have a motto or saying that really resonates with you? 

Common sense is the least common of senses. 

Do you have a most memorable teacher moment? 

I have memorable moments from every class I have taught, especially of things that the students have taught me. Being an educator has given me the privilege of being part of people’s learning journey and personal growth, which means that we create memorable moments every day. 

像往常一样，在过去的两个星期里，小学部开展了许多活动，我们很开心欢迎新的老师加入，为我们学校的持续改发展做出贡献。

我们欢迎Ms Maryam Khan加入了4年级Ms. Fayrooz Sayed的班级，我们期待着很快将4年级学生分成两个班级，来提高孩子们的学习体验。

在过去的两周里，我们开展了两场别开生面的活动，学生们不需要穿校服来学校。在两个星期的评估周过后，小学部全体着睡衣上学上班，孩子们和老师们穿着各式的舒适睡衣一边学习一边享受这种松弛感，成为了当天校园里一道亮丽的风景线。

3月2日是世界图书日，小学部通过许多有趣和有意义的活动来庆祝这个节日。学生们将自己装扮成书中的人物甚至是单词来学校，集会期间我们在Royal Mile剧场游行，让每个人展示自己的服装并进行摆拍！白天，孩子们与其他班的班主任一起阅读故事，他们还与另一个班级的学生合作进行“同伴阅读”。图书馆的同事们在图书馆里进行了一场精彩纷呈的寻宝活动，孩子们利用他们的阅读技能找到一些巧克力与朋友分享，开心无限！

另外，我们的阅读角比赛将一直持续到学期结束，届时将对参与者进行评估并宣布获胜者，老师和学生们都铆足了劲地进行创作设计！

我们很高兴将在接下来的几周里欢迎家长们来校参加“与我一起来学习之数学课程”和外部供应商提供的课外课程（CCA），这样的活动能够让我们有机会与曼校社区分享我们的孩子如何在享受乐趣的同时专心学习的，也通过挑战和游戏培养他们的信心。同时，这些活动还可以进一步支持曼校价值观和美德在曼校小学部的学生身上发展，培养孩子们的终身技能。

最后，我们期待着在3月20日至24日的家长会上与您分享您孩子的成绩与目标。

我们的国际小学课程（IPC）的教育优势之一是，它为我们的学生提供了成为全球公民所需的知识、技能和认知，激励他们为自己所生活的世界做出积极贡献。实现这一目标的方式之一是通过 “世界五洲”的教学。在IPC课上，每个年级都被分配了一个大洲作为学习的主题：

学前教育班及一年级：亚洲

二年级：欧洲

三年级：南美洲

四年级：澳大利亚/大洋洲

五年级：北美

六年级：非洲

学生们通过装扮教室的门，来展示他们对各大洲的学习，以及它与IPC课程主题的联系。老师还教授孩子们去了解他们所在的大洲和他们所居住的国家之间的相似性与差异化，在探究这些相似点和不同点的过程中，形成更深的见解，以消除长久以来的误解或一些陈规定型观念，增强他们的国际意识。

过去的两周是被各种活动所带来的幸福感包围的一周： 

上周五是11年级学生A Level选课的家长答疑会。本次答疑会是关于11年级A Level选课的第二场家长见面会了。 本场答疑除了向家长介绍了选课阶段的重点时间节点外，还介绍了下学年课程上的一些变化：包括我们新开设的A Level心理学等。我们很高兴能够在下学年A Level阶段提供一个全新的科目，为了确保该课程的落地，幕后团队付出了很多努力。答疑会上家长反响热烈，我们很开心看到家长、老师、升学指导团队和教学领导们纷纷倾囊献计，为学生们在此重大规划上保驾护航。 

刚过去的这一周是数学周和圆周率日。周三的第四节课上，我们以一场盛大出色的数学集会拉开了庆祝数学周的序幕，在集会上，我们为在国际数学竞赛中获奖的学生颁发了获奖证书；结束后饶有趣味的数学部落活动让孩子们体验了数学的乐趣。数学本身就是一门非常重要的学科，很高兴看到它在学校的其他方面也得到了应用。 

你以为就这些活动了吗？当然不是！周五的下午，我们为学生和家长奉上了一场高水准的春季音乐会！曼校的几位独奏家、乐器演奏家和合奏团向我们展示了他们高超的艺术才华。 

通过OESC段落结构方法分析10年级英语为第一语言课堂中的批判文学 

根据现阶段IGCSE英语为第一语言班级的教学计划，10年级学生正在阅读学习Ted Hughes的诗歌集，他们需要写一篇评论文章作为他们准备课程作业的一部分。 

为了帮助学生实现这一目标，我们班学习了休斯的一些诗歌，以此培养和提升他们对文学术语知识与理解，进一步提高他们的诗歌阅读能力。同时，为了提升学生诗歌创作的能力，近期我给大家教授了OESC的分析框架技巧（大纲、解释与扩展、论点佐证、结尾），来提高整个班级的批判性写作技能。 

该写作框架旨在帮助学生独立进行段落写作和更长论文的构建。大纲部分陈述的是学生希望分析的观点，解释和扩展部分是对作者观点的展开介绍，论点佐证部分将分析框架成功定义。整个方法是以“分析引语的句子结构”为中心，通过要求学生结合诗歌中的引语，独立地对作品进行清晰、富有逻辑地分析，要求学生可以准确地解释他们对诗歌作品的见解。同时，该方法还要求学生对批判性文章创作所需的经典语句进行不断的练习，我们会为学生准备一个词汇与短语的清单助力他们对这方面能力的积累。在论点佐证部分，学生可以通过思考诗歌语境中所描述的意境和意义，将他们对文学术语的知识与理解应用进论点佐证的学习与分析中。 

令人高兴和欣慰的是，10年级学生将继续在IGCSE英语学习中不断强化练习OESC的分析方法。这不仅有助于学生发展其文学分析和写作的技能，还有助于达成他们IGCSE英语为第一语言的学习目标。如能熟练习得这套分析方法，学生将掌握各种写作体裁的的创作技能，如描述性和说服性写作法。加油吧同学们，在探索英语学习的路上，我将一路陪伴。 

实践学习：地理学生测量坡度以创建横截面图 

在过去的两周里，在10、11年级地理课上，学生全然不顾弄脏手，一直在通过测量斜坡和长度来制作斜坡的横截面图。学生有机会在实践中学习，从而对课堂上所教授的概念有了更深入的理解。 

活动开始时，我们向学生简单讲授了测量坡度和长度的基本知识和方法，包括使用测斜仪和卷尺等测量工具。之后学生们认真仔细地对坡度进行了测量，并与其他同学的测量结果进行了比较，以确保数据的准确性。收集好所有的测量值后，学生们开始他们的测量值来绘制坡度角和长度。 

通过走出教室，进入现场，他们能够亲眼看到我们在课堂上学习的概念是如何在现实世界中应用的。 

总的来说，活动取得了成功，学生们对地理课的实际应用产生了新的欣赏。 

庆祝女性作曲家

在过去的一个世纪里，我们对女性音乐的看法发生了很大变化。在文艺复兴和巴洛克时期，作为一项教会规定，女性不得参加唱诗班。在古典时期，女性被鼓励学习音乐，但永远不能成为专业人士，事实上，她们被禁止加入管弦乐队。但是，女性作曲家并不缺乏发出声音的天赋或勇气。在很多情况下，他们的丈夫不允许他们成为作曲家，引用古斯塔夫·马勒（Gustav Mahler）对妻子的一句话，她说：“你唯一的工作就是让我快乐。”。在过去的几十年里，社会改变了他们的态度，我们现在在音乐会舞台上平等地庆祝女作曲家。 

在9年级和7年级的音乐课上，学生们讨论了为什么女性作曲家在他们的背景下不被认可，并制作了海报来庆祝来自世界各地的女性作曲家，包括范妮·门德尔松、克拉拉·舒曼、玛丽亚·马丁内斯、宾根的希尔德加德、塞西尔·夏米纳德和普鲁士的安娜·阿玛莉亚。 

将要参加GCSE考试的10年级艺术学生目前正在完成他们的第一个成品项目——创作自然形态雕塑。他们将利用第二学期所剩余时间完成雕塑创作，作为他们作品集的一部分，这个雕塑将计入他们GCSE的最终总成绩。看着学生们如此努力专注地创作，我们深感欣慰，期待他们考出优异的成绩。 

上周，我们举行了第三场的关于选课的家长讲座及答疑活动。本次答疑会主要是针对现11年级即将升入12年级的学生家长。新开设的心理学课程老师Mr Cole Muqueeny向在场的家长介绍了开设该热门学科的原因，学生可以选择的大学专业以及将来的职业路径。宣讲结束后，我们针对部分家长提出的问题一一作了解答，还重点讨论了个别学生的学习情况、选课需求及将来可能的升学路径。 

在过去的两周里，小记者们一直忙着报道各种曼校的趣闻！他们组成一个团队，饶有架势地报道着各种题材：《下雨的巧克力》、《外星人入侵》、《飞车》、《会说话的猫》、《能说100种语言的女孩》、《被困在海滩上的鲸鱼》和《魔法笔》。孩子们还参与制作了新闻脚本，他们将录制和编辑这些脚本，发布在小学家校互动课堂平台Class Dojo上，以此展示给曼校社区的老师及家长朋友们！

从披萨到舒芙蕾：探索烘焙世界，了解食材准备的重要性

在过去的几周里，烘焙CCA的同学们不亦乐乎地忙着制作各种美味的食物。从披萨到布丁再到苹果酥和奶酥，学生们一直在测试和挑战他们的烹饪技能与极限，伴随着吃甜品释放的多巴胺，孩子们恣意地享受着烹饪美食的过程带给他们的舒畅。同时，他们也意识到了准备食材的艰辛。烘焙不仅仅是简单遵循食谱、量杯和刻度，它还需要耐心、把控细节，以及大量的反复尝试。来欣赏一波学生们制作的美食吧！ 

通过不断地练习，年龄最小的学生现在也已经可以非常熟练地正反方向发球与握拍，他们中最厉害的非Jason同学莫属了，他可以保持120多回合了哦，之前只能接抛3次的David同学现在也可以保持在12个球以上了。继续加油哦孩子们！ 

总体而言，孩子们对正手接球的动作要领理解地非常透彻。10个球他们平均可以接中6-7个了。 

在过去的这两节课上，孩子们复习了反手进攻动作，学习了正手进攻动作的要领。教练们还为他们组织了陪练，与教练一较高下，体验标准的动作要领和示范，Manfred同学的正手打球很棒哦！再接再厉！ 

为了庆祝世界图书日的到来，曼校图书馆举办了一场寻宝活动，小学部的学生积极地参与了这场活动。参与的学生首先会阅读一本故事书，他们需要通过回答问题或者填写故事脉络图，来展示自己对所读故事的理解程度，如果答案正确，他们将获得一张入场门票，上面提供了他们寻找“宝藏”（书本）所需要的关键信息。学生找到宝藏就会获得奖励哦！孩子们认真研究线索，一刻也不敢耽误，生怕自己的“宝藏”落入其他猎人的口袋！ 

图书馆图书捐赠表彰 

5年级MJA班的Ryan同学及父母再次向曼校图书馆捐赠图书。深圳曼彻斯通城堡学校全体教职工对您的爱心表示衷心的感谢！ 

欢迎同学们来图书馆借阅这些书籍，相信你会爱上这些书哦！ 

U19国际学校联盟足球比赛 

U19国际学校联赛中，曼校男生队与女生队与深国交和万科梅沙进行了两场比赛，结果如下: 

曼校 VS 深国交    女生队0-4落败 

曼校 VS 万科梅沙  女生队1-0胜出 

曼校 VS 深国交    男生队1-4落败 

曼校 VS 万科梅沙  男生队2-2落败 

今天虽然我们输掉了大部分场次的比赛，但是我们相信，努力拼搏终将收获胜利的喜悦！ 

U19男生队随后与曼校教职工打了一场友好的势均力敌的足球赛。最终，教职工4:3小比分获胜！课堂里老师们是那个教书育人的良师，亦或是寄宿楼里照顾孩子们生活起居如父如母的挚友，球场上虽挥汗如雨，但是一起享受运动带来的愉悦，何尝不是一种乐趣呢！比赛中悄然萌生的彼此信任与支持，是多么的难能可贵！亦师亦友，成长的路上有彼此的陪伴，实属幸事！ 

U14 男女生排球比赛 

曼校 VS 荟同 

3月9日星期四，曼校U14排球队在主场与荟同学校进行了一场惊心动魄的排球比赛。这是两队本赛季的第一场比赛。女生率先上场进行了三场对决，虽然首场出师不利，但是后面两场连连获胜，赢得比赛！ 

有了女生队获胜的鼓舞，男生队在一众主场观众的助威下，很快就形成了对战优势，仅用了两场就获得了比赛的胜利！ 

曼校以你们为荣！成功获胜是对你们辛勤付出的嘉奖！ 

（在此特别感谢 Steven Zhao, Mr Tim Hayes、Ms Becky、11年级的Yan和Aidan同学拍摄的精彩照片） 

本赛季美好开局的成绩如下： 

春天是富有活力和生机勃勃的季节，值此万物复苏欣欣向荣之际，我们诚挚邀请曼校所有具备艺术天赋的才艺达人参加曼校春季艺术竞赛活动。  

活动详情  

• 主题：艺术作品中需体现“春”的主题  

• 材料：材料与展示形式不限。学生可以使用任何形式的材料：水粉、素描笔、电子艺术作品或者平面艺术均可。  

• 报名对象： 所有中小学生  

• 报名截止日期： 2023年3月22日中午12:00点  

• 作品提交：请将您的作品通过电子邮件发送至fred.zhangmerchiston.cn 或将您的实体作品交至曼校表演艺术办公室（3-25室） 。  

• 奖品与获胜者： 本次竞赛将从学前教育班至13年级中选取10名获奖者，奖品为艺术品或音乐会门票。  

同时，我们还将选取优秀的艺术作品在春季音乐会中进行展览，并为作者颁发奖牌。  

如果您希望了解更多竞赛详情，请咨询你们的班主任或者我本人。  

Fred Zhang  

创意艺术总监 

“她”是梦想家、是信徒、是实干家、是成就者，她就是一个个“你”。没错是你，就是正在阅读这篇文章的伟大的女性朋友们！哪里有女性，哪里就有奇迹！ 

为了庆祝国际妇女节，曼校艺术老师Ms Angela策划一场绘画工作坊活动。曼校伟大的女教职工们加入了活动，在Ms Angela的指导下，完成了属于自己独一无二的绘画作品。 

聚焦曼校师资

本周，我们很开心向您介绍两位近期加入曼校的高层领导，他们是小学校长Ms Priscila Perdomo和中学校长Mr Mark Bridgeman。虽然刚加入曼校不久，但是两位校长凭借其对教育的热忱及专业度，在曼校社区中迅速广获好评、备受员工和教职工们的喜爱。我们非常有信心，有了两位校长的加入，曼校将持续为所有的学生提供卓越的教育体验及德育关怀，确保孩子们在一个安全、快乐和健康的环境中学习和成长。  

首先，请跟随我们的采访来认识下小学校长Ms Priscila Perdomo吧！Ms Priscila Perdomo将于第三学期全面开启她在小学的管理工作，现阶段她正在与Ms Sabrina Neil进行有序的工作交接，确保小学部所有的工作继续顺利推进。Ms Priscila Perdomo有着15年的教学管理经验，她从2014年起就一直担任学校的管理工作。她非常热衷于提高教师和学生的学习能力，为其提供支持与发展机会，充分释放他们的无限潜力，成为更加卓越的自己。  

你还在哪些地方生活过？ 

我曾在乌拉圭、英国、土耳其和坦桑尼亚生活过。 

你觉得中国和你生活过的其他地方有什么不同？ 

这取决于我将它与哪个国家进行比较，如果我将其与坦桑尼亚的生活进行比较，率先映入我脑海的是基础设施；如果我将其与生活在乌拉圭相比，我认为最明显的区别是人口。中国的语言、文化和食物与我此前生活过的国家也大不相同，但这也正是因为这些，让我感受到在中国的生活乐趣横生，充满期待。 

你在深圳过周末最喜欢的活动是什么？  

自从搬到深圳以来，至我接受采访的这一刻，我还只在深圳度过了一个周末，需要进一步探索的还有很多。然而，我们通常喜欢带着我们的拉布拉多小狗去散步，一家人享受户外阳光的沐浴，拥抱自然。 

你一直以来的梦想都是当老师吗？ 

并不是。我热爱科学，所以最初学习生物化学是因为我想成为一名科学家，曾几何时，我还因为热爱足球而萌生了成为体育记者的想法。虽然如此，我在11年级时便与教育结缘，那时候我已经开始在学校做志愿者，帮助小学生们的学习。 

请分享一下你不为人知的才艺或者秘密？ 

我不确定这是否是一种隐藏的天赋，但我非常喜欢并且擅长烧烤，烧烤在乌拉圭人的生活中扮演着非常重要的角色，非常受当地人的欢迎。 

你会邀请哪五个人参加一场晚宴，在世的或者已逝的？ 

科比·布莱恩特、弗雷迪·墨丘利、我的爷爷、奶奶和妹妹塞西莉亚。 

你在曼校的一天是怎样的？  

目前，我正在尽快融入曼校的学习生活。认识和了解每一位学生和教职工，参加会议熟悉各项流程，走进教室见证着孩子们学习的乐事，他们的欢声笑语可以让我每天“电量”满满。 

请分享一句你一直以来所信奉的座右铭？ 

所谓的常识都不普通，真理就在常识里。 

请你分享一个最让你难忘的教学经历？ 

在我所教授过的课堂中，每节课我都有过难忘的时刻，但是相较于我教授给学生的知识，学生们教给我的东西历历在目。作为一名教育工作者，我有幸伴随着他人的学习之旅和成长过程，每一次的进步都伴随着喜悦，难忘的时刻每天都在诞生。 

接下来我们很荣幸向您介绍Mr Mark Bridgeman。Mr Mark Bridgeman先生拥有17年的教学和管理经验，曾在中国、韩国和土耳其担任英语教师和雅思考官。他还是剑桥教师培训师和国际学校理事会（CIS）的评估员。自2月份加入曼校以来，他一直与Mr Adam Harbinson密切合作，以确保中学的各项工作顺利推进。Mr Mark Bridgeman非常高兴将与小学校长Ms Priscila Perdomo和学术总监Mr Paul Joseph一起，确保全校不忘初心，为学生和教师提供高质量的教学和学习体验。通过我们的采访，一起来了解下Mr Mark Bridgeman吧！ 

你还在哪些地方生活过？ 

我曾在英格兰、威尔士、澳大利亚、韩国、中国（广州和上海）、土耳其、乌拉圭和坦桑尼亚生活过。 

你觉得中国和你生活过的其他地方有什么不同？ 

中国是一个非常独特和迷人的国家，与其他国家与众不同的也是我最喜欢的地方，是中国各地各式各样的美食。 

你在深圳过周末最喜欢的活动是什么？  

由于我刚到深圳，还没有做过太多的探索，但是，我期待着找到一些美丽的公园和遛狗的地方。 

你一直以来的梦想都是当老师吗？ 

不是的。我大学毕业后原计划在银行和金融业工作，但当我进入这个行业后，并没有让我有成就感。结果，我进入了教育行业，至此择一行而终一生，不忘初心，坚定前行。 

请分享一下你不为人知的才艺或者秘密？ 

可能也不算什么秘密，但关于我的一个鲜为人知的事实是，我有着7%的苏格兰血统，所以我很高开心能在有着苏格兰爱丁堡基因的深圳曼彻斯通城堡学校工作。 

你会邀请哪五个人参加一场晚宴，在世的或者已逝的？  

穆罕默德·阿里、安东尼·波登、图帕克·沙库尔、J.R.R.托尔金和我已故的父亲。 

你在曼校的一天是怎样的？ 

我刚到曼校不久，目前，我的一天在阅读大量的文件、与各个岗位的员工进行面谈，尽快了解曼校的一切中度过。我希望在不久的将来，能够在教室里与学生进行更多的互动。7:30在大门口迎接学生，看到他们兴奋和充满求知的笑脸，意味着我在曼校充实的一天就开始了。 

请分享一句你一直以来所信奉的座右铭？ 

“适应不适感，成长与舒适不可共存”。 

请你分享一个最让你难忘的教学经历？ 

在我二十年的职业生涯中，我有幸经历了很多难忘的时刻。同时，从事教育工作让我有幸结实了很多出色的人。于我而言，能够在学生和教师的教育旅程中扮演哪怕是最小的角色都是绝对的荣耀。