Meet SIS’s Secondary Principal: Holistic Education and Belonging

Mr. Matthew, originally from Canada, brings over 19 years of international school leadership and teaching experience to his role as Secondary Principal at Shekou International School (SIS).

Mr. Matthew leads with a student-centered approach. He believes people are key to any successful school. He is passionate about building belonging. He ensures students, staff, and parents feel welcome, valued, and part of the SIS family.

While Mr. Matthew champions academic rigor, he equally emphasizes the importance of personal growth beyond the classroom. He actively encourages students to engage in diverse activities that develop them into well-rounded individuals—cultivating skills and experiences highly valued by universities worldwide. This focus on holistic education drives SIS’s strong reputation, excellent IBDP results, and consistent university placement success.

As the new school year commences, Mr. Matthew eagerly anticipates welcoming both returning and new students to the SIS community. "Let’s have a fantastic year," he exclaims, "Go Geckos!"

Matthew校长来自加拿大，现任深圳市蛇口外籍人员子女学校（SIS）中学校长，拥有19年以上的国际学校管理与教学经验。

Matthew校长秉持以学生为中心的办学理念，坚信人的力量是学校蓬勃发展的根基。他倾注心力营造归属感，让学生、教师团队和家长都能感受到校园的温暖与珍视，真正成为SIS大家庭的一员。

在重视学术严谨性的同时，Matthew校长同样强调课堂之外个人成长。他积极鼓励学生参与多样化活动，培养全面发展的能力 —— 这些技能与经历深受全球高校的高度认可。正是这份对全人教育的专注，铸就了SIS的良好声誉、优异的IBDP成绩以及持续亮眼的大学录取表现。

在新学年开始之际，Matthew校长热烈欢迎全体新生与返校生的到来。“让我们携手共创精彩的一年！” 他热情地说道，“Go Geckos!”