The New Beech Cup Teaching Showcase concluded successfully last week. Aligned with the theme of Digital Intelligence in Education, 30 faculty members from all divisions presented innovative teaching practices. New teachers actively integrated technology and data-driven approaches to nurture students' critical thinking and digital literacy. The school will continue to offer training and resources, share exemplary cases, and promote a collaborative teaching community.

The Primary School Division successfully held its Poetry Competition on December 31st, aiming to foster students' appreciation and understanding of classical Chinese poetry.During the event, students confidently modeled traditional Hanfu, followed by lively inter-house competitions including poetry chain games and themed recitation challenges. The enthusiastic atmosphere encouraged full participation, allowing students to immerse themselves in the beauty of traditional Chinese culture through poetry.

The first-grade Backpack Organization Competition was successfully held last week in the Grand Theater. During the competition, the children carefully organized their backpacks according to the requirements, sorting and arranging their stationery and learning materials. In a tense yet enjoyable atmosphere, they demonstrated the good study habits they have developed throughout the semester.Through this activity, the children not only reinforced their ability to organize their belongings but also further strengthened their sense of rules and self-management, laying a solid foundation for their elementary school life.

On December 30, Vice President Vincent Xu was elected as a council member at the second meeting of the ninth council of the Shanghai Population Welfare Foundation.In his address, Municipal Health Commission Deputy Director Lu Taohong recognized the council's recent progress and achievements. He emphasized aligning the foundation's work with national policies on population and health to contribute to building a birth-friendly society.

On December 30, Vice President Vincent Xu was elected as a council member at the second meeting of the ninth council of the Shanghai Population Welfare Foundation.In his address, Municipal Health Commission Deputy Director Lu Taohong recognized the council's recent progress and achievements. He emphasized aligning the foundation's work with national policies on population and health to contribute to building a birth-friendly society.

Carol Xu, Assistant Principal, has received the Outstanding Family Education Guidance Award. Congratulations! At SABS, we believe family education is about nurturing love with love, and practicing what we learn. The family is a child's first classroom for responsibility and empathy, while the school guides home-school collaboration. This award recognizes both her dedication and our commitment to fostering family-school partnerships.

Congratulations to our students FEI Weicheng and YU Kaijia for their outstanding performance in CNEC 2026. FEI Weicheng achieved the Regional Top Scoring Individual Award in both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, while YU Kaijia earned the Regional Top Scoring Individual Award in International Economics and Current Events. A total of seven students from our school have advanced to the National NEC level. We wish them continued success and excellent results in the upcoming national competition!

In the 2025 American Mathematics Competition (AMC 10), Dinghe Yu from the Middle School division performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5% globally and earning a Certificate of Distinction.Students from the High School division also achieved outstanding results: Howard Qian received the Distinction Award (top 1% globally) in AMC 10A; Vincent Xu, Teresa Qian, and Charlie Gong each scored in the top 25% globally in both AMC 10A and 12A.Congratulations to all award-winning students!

The young students of SABK have achieved commendable results in the 2025 Sunshine Angel Cup Student Artwork Exhibition (Preschool Group). Among them, Chen Kele from Class K2A was awarded the Grand Prize; Yang Sihan from Class K3A and Fang Yijin from Class K3C received the First Prize; Lu Zichuan from Class K1A, Sun Jiahan from Class K2B, and Xi Jingyi from Class K3A were honored with the Second Prize; and Wang Yingqiao from Class K2B received the Third Prize.Congratulations to all the winning children!

Last Friday, the fourth-term meeting of the School Board was successfully held.With all council members in attendance, the meeting proceeded smoothly through voting to re-elect the legal representative and chairperson of the board. Gloria Gong was re-elected as the legalrepresentative of both SABS and Astem Kindergarten, as well as Chairperson of SABK. The school steadfastly upholds the socialist orientation in education, ensuring the Party's leadership permeates all aspects of school governance and teaching practices. The Party guides and safeguards the operation of SABS throughout the school's development. After review, teacher representatives were successfully admitted to the SABS Council and SABK School Board. Concurrently, the 2025 Annual Work Summary and Financial Settlement Report, along with the 2026 Work Plan and Financial Budget Report, were duly approved. At the meeting, all members expressed high commendation for the school's achievements in 2025. They acknowledged that despite adverse circumstances, the entire SABS teaching team had lived up to expectations by embracing innovation and reform, delivering outstanding results in educational quality and student development. The council representative from the Education Bureau announced: ‘SABS achievedoutstandingresults in the 2025 distinctive development indicator assessment.’ Simultaneously, the council members expressed their expectation for the school's development in 2026, anticipating SABS's continued efforts in cultivating a distinguished faculty, attracting high- Image: The fourth-term meeting of the School Board calibre students, and expanding its market influence to achieve further excellence!

During last week's New Beech Cup teaching showcase for primary and secondary schools, teachers demonstrated updated methodologies and a commitment to higher-quality classroom experiences.The PE sessions stood out with a transformed approach. Moving beyond traditional formats, they featured creative lesson designs, diverse activities, and AI-integrated real-time feedback. This innovative direction impressed the judges and renewed interest in specialized PE programming. The classes emphasized that physical education builds not only present health but also a foundation for students' lifelong well-being.

On December 27, the primary school's break activities underwent evaluation by the Jiading District. During the assessment, students participated with full enthusiasm and energy, engaging in a variety of physical activities such as running, rope skipping, tossing and catching feather shuttlecocks, and kicking sandbags. These activities fully demonstrated the positive, dynamic, and healthy spirit of the campus.SABS has always advocated exercising in joy and growing through movement, striving to create an active yet well-organized sports atmosphere on campus to support the holistic development of students—both physically and mentally.

On December 26, G9 students visited MATIC Matrix Intelligent Automotive to explore its cutting-edge intelligent chassis technology. G10 and G11 students went to East China Normal University's Child Brain Imaging Center and School of Computer Science, respectively, for immersive sessions on the latest developments in these fields.These visits to corporate and university labs provided students with hands-on exposure to advanced technology and research, encouraging deeper observation and reflection.

Last week, the Party Group held a study session on the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan.Members discussed how to apply the insights in education, offering suggestions on school safety, teaching quality, and home-school collaboration. The meeting stressed the importance of studying original texts and translating theory into action to guide the school's high-quality development in its next Five-Year Plan.

On December 26, SABS Parent School successfully held the Speak Well workshop on parent-child communication, facilitated by psychology teacher Lucky Yang. The session introduced the Nonviolent Communication method, guiding parents and children through practical exercises such as role-playing, sentence correction, and listening practice. Together, they learned to communicate through observation, feeling, needs, and requests, exchanged appreciation cards, and practiced empathetic listening.Parents found the activity highly practical and rewarding, noting improved understanding of their children through non-judgmental communication. Many expressed hope for more such events in the future. The workshop ended on a warm and constructive note, strengthening bonds and fostering mutual understanding within families.