Weekly Moments｜妈妈上学体验日、LAMDA戏剧、课外活动展、水墨画工作坊...

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亲爱的佛山霍利斯社区成员：

本周，我们非常荣幸地欢迎了多位妈妈们来到学校，与孩子们共度一天，深入了解他们的日常校园生活。学生们面带骄傲与兴奋，带领着妈妈们参观校园，分享学习经历，展示他们在学业上的努力，这一幕让人倍感温馨。

对于这些前来参与活动的家长们，我们希望这是一段令人耳目一新的体验——切身体会到孩子们在学习中所付出的努力、专注和韧性。国际寄宿学校的生活既充满挑战，也充满回报，其独特的节奏不仅追求学术卓越，还强调丰富的课外活动和个人成长之间的平衡。

家长参与学校教育，无论是通过加入家委会、观看学生演出，还是像这次活动一样亲身参与，都对社区的凝聚力至关重要。这种参与强化了家庭与学校之间的重要合作关系，提醒我们：只有家校携手合作，才能结出最好的教育成果。

感谢所有让本周变得如此特别的妈妈们！我们非常珍视你们的参与，并期待我们在接下来的日子里继续保持这种协作精神。

祝好，

Mrs Arden

一起回顾佛山霍利斯预备部每周精彩瞬间！

戏剧老师 Mrs Kingsley-Mills

在周四晚上，我们成功举办了一场以“LAMDA EVENING”为主题的戏剧演出。15位学生们通过编写原创剧本，为晚会注入了独一无二的个性与魅力。本次演出非常成功，热情与创意的火花四射，也让我们对学生们即将在12月3日举行的考试抱以更高的期待。

作为佛山霍利斯新任戏剧教师，我对学生们所表现出的极高热情和卓越才能感到无比欣慰。他们对戏剧艺术的执着追求和深沉热爱确实令人钦佩。通过这次活动，我深刻感受到了这些年轻学生心中所蕴藏的巨大潜力和创造力。

我满怀期待地盼望着见证这些充满才华的学生们在未来取得更多成就！

Ms Stevens 英语及戏剧部门主任

佛山霍利斯在本周举行了首届的戏剧晚会，学生们展示了他们为下周 LAMDA（伦敦音乐与戏剧艺术学院）的考试所准备的演出。他们分别参与不同等级的考试，Lia 选择参加了等级5的独角戏考试，而另外一些学生们则选择参加初级阶段的考试。

学生们在舞台上展现出了惊人的耐心和深刻的情感表达，每一个细节都处理得细致入微，使得整个表演既有趣又感人，令人难以忘怀。大多数学生出人意料地创作了自己的剧本，他们在表演中将个人的创意和世界观栩栩如生地展现出来，这给人留下了极为深刻的印象。

尽管我们的部分学生的第一语言并不是英语，但他们的英语发音非常清晰，并且能够巧妙地运用肢体动作和面部表情来辅助表达。这不仅显示了学生们付出的努力，也体现了他们从戏剧老师 Mrs Kingsley-Mills 那里接受到了专业的训练。

家长们都非常开心见到孩子们在舞台上勇敢地展现自我，同时建立起自信心。我们都期待着我们的下一个LAMDA 戏剧演出，当然还有我们即将上演的音乐剧《安妮》，许多学生亦会参与其中。

Mr Nelson 课外活动协调员

探索新知，参与体验，卓越成长

课外活动展览

本周，我们举办了中学部课外活动展。这场展览旨在向学生们展示课堂之外的精彩世界，鼓励他们去探索未知、培养才能，并留下难忘的回忆。

无论是参与足球、篮球、羽毛球等体育项目，还是投身于机器人、美术、音乐等创意活动，每个学生都能通过课外活动课程找到自己的兴趣所在。除此之外，我们还提供跟学术相关的课外活动课程，如学生主导的科学辅导小组、数学辅导小组和中国文学鉴赏，为学生们提供了更深入了解知识、进行思维挑战的机会。同时，我们鼓励学生参与学生会和志愿者团体等各种不同的活动，能够在学校乃至更广阔的舞台上发挥属于自己的影响力。

展览现场气氛热烈，学生们积极与教师交流，对他们感兴趣的活动表现出浓厚的兴趣。家长们对学校提供各种各样的课外活动课程，以及学生们的热情参与表示了高度的认可。

参与课外活动，学生们不仅能培养团队协作、适应力和创造力等关键技能，还能结交志同道合的朋友，留下难忘的回忆。无论你是资深运动员、新兴艺术家，还是对新事物充满好奇心的探索者，我们的课外活动课程都能满足你的需求。

我们希望学生们能通过参与这些丰富多彩的课外活动课程，展现他们的才华和潜力。愿我们的学生们在这一学年中享受学习的乐趣，同时获得成长与进步。

艺术和设计部门主任 Ms Hayward

中国水墨画工作坊

本周，耘正楼工作室的三位艺术家为我们美术科目的学生和教职工带来了一堂有趣，有意义的中国水墨画课堂。这些艺术家化身为教师，向我们展示了绘制中国画的技巧。

在课堂上，我们尝试绘制荔枝树，并学习了如何通过控制笔压、水分和不同的笔法来描绘树皮、荔枝果实以及树叶。这一过程极具挑战性，与中国绘画传统截然不同，也与我们在英国艺术课程中所教授的技巧有极大的差别。

一些学生在这次体验中展现出了惊人的天赋，他们迅速掌握了技巧，并在短时间内创作出了令人赞叹的作品。我们非常高兴能够参与本次的水墨画工作坊，并对参与的艺术家们表示深深的感谢，特别是我们的中文教师王老师，她已经在黄大师的指导下学习了两年，她的作品也在本次展览中展出。

Constance Y9 作品

Angela Y10 作品

若您尚未来观看我们的画展，我们热情邀请您把握最后的机会。展览将于12月9日结束，期待您的到来。

现代语言学科主任 Ms Qiu

大湾区辩论论坛圆满落幕，佛山霍利斯学子荣获佳绩

本月16日，备受瞩目的大湾区辩论论坛在广州沙面的东方明珠学院隆重举行。此次论坛不仅为庆祝中国文化提供了一个绝佳的平台，更激发了参与者们用中文进行热烈讨论的激情。经过激烈的辩论，前三名优胜者脱颖而出，展现了他们的卓越才华。

我们欣喜地宣布，佛山霍利斯的九年级学生 Ryan 荣获了第三名的好成绩，而十年级学生Angela 也表现不凡，跻身前八名之列。这一成就不仅是对他们个人努力和才能的肯定，更是对学校教育质量的有力证明。

此次论坛汇聚了大湾区内的32名杰出参与者，他们来自广州、佛山、深圳、东莞、惠州和中山等多个城市。这个多元化的交流平台不仅促进了文化的交融，还激发了参与者们的智力成长。

Ryan和Angela的杰出表现让我们深感自豪。他们的决心和热情无疑将成为激励更多学生积极参与未来竞赛的榜样。我们相信，在他们的引领下，将有更多学子在类似的活动中脱颖而出，继续书写辉煌篇章！

学术部主任 Dr Kirk

本周伊始，七年级妈妈们前来体验孩子一天的学校生活。跟学生一样，妈妈们需将手机交到前台，但也有例外。学校还为妈妈们准备了一间专属休息室。早上到达学校，乘坐电梯至三楼休息室，放学后则乘坐电梯下达一楼，除此之外，其余时间妈妈们则跟学生一起体验爬楼梯上课。我们给每位妈妈派发了一份课程表和一本练习册，以便她们度过充实的一天。六节课、两次课间休息、一顿午餐和一次课外活动，部分学科还承诺给予表现良好的妈妈获得额外的学院积分。

显然，由于只有一天的体验时间，妈妈们无法参观她们孩子的所有课程，但大多数课程表涵盖了广泛的科目。数学、科学、英语和中文课几乎是七年级的日常课程，还有机会参加戏剧、体育、西班牙语和其他非核心科目。课间和午餐时间为妈妈们提供了休息和聊天分享的机会，之后还为妈妈们安排了一次与校长 Mrs Arden 的会面，以讨论她们和孩子的当天体验感受。

衷心感谢学校抽出时间参与这一活动的妈妈们。希望这次活动让你们更好地了解孩子在学校日常生活中所面临的挑战，我们也非常感谢家长们提供的反馈意见。

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Dear LEH Foshan Community,

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming some incredible mums to spend the day at school, immersing themselves in the daily life of their children. It was heartwarming to see the pride and excitement on the students' faces as they showed their mums around, shared their learning experiences, and demonstrated the effort they put into their schoolwork.

For our visiting parents, we hope it was an eye-opening experience—gaining a new appreciation for the hard work, focus, and resilience required in their children’s studies. Life at an international boarding school is as demanding as it is rewarding, with a unique rhythm that balances academic excellence with a rich variety of activities and personal growth opportunities.

Parental engagement, whether it’s joining the Parent Committee, attending performances, or simply participating in events like this, plays a vital role in building a strong sense of community. It reinforces the essential partnership between home and school, reminding us all that the best outcomes for our children come from working together.

Thank you to all the mums who made this week so special. Your involvement is deeply valued, and we look forward to continuing this spirit of collaboration in the months ahead.

Best Regards

Mrs Arden

Enjoy the video and experience the weekly excitement and vibrancy at Prep School! 

by Mrs Kingsley-Mills, Drama Teacher

Last evening, we hosted LAMDA EVENING a delightful event featuring the creative talents of 15 children. The majority of these young participants showcased their originality by crafting their own scripts, bringing a unique and personal touch to the evening's performances. The event was a resounding success, filled with enthusiasm and creativity, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating their upcoming exam on December 3rd.

As the new drama teacher at the school, I am thrilled to witness such a high level of engagement and talent among the students. Their dedication and passion for drama are truly inspiring. This event has given me a wonderful glimpse into the potential and creativity that these young minds possess.

The future looks bright for our drama department, and I can't wait to see what these talented students will achieve next!

by Ms Stevens, Head of English & Drama Faculty

LEH Foshan’s inaugural Drama evening took place this week, showcasing the talented acting and performing skills of some of our pupils in preparation for their external assessment with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) next week. They participated in a range of categories, from Lia’s Grade 5 Solo Acting to some of our less experienced students doing the shorter Introductory Stage One option.

The students were amusing, slapstick, patient, expressive and moving in their performances. Most of them, remarkably, had written their own scripts, and it was even more impressive to see them bring to life their own creations and visions of the world in their acting.

Many of our students do not have English as their first language; despite this, they spoke clearly, projecting their voices with body language and facial expressions that showed not only hard work on behalf of the student, but also the expert training they had from Mrs Kingsley-Mills, the school’s new Drama teacher.

The audience of parents thoroughly enjoyed seeing their children express themselves and build their confidence on stage. We are all looking forward to our next LAMDA evening, and of course to our exciting musical Annie, which will feature many of the same pupils.

by Mr Nelson, ECA Coordinator

Explore, Engage, Excel: 

Our Extracurricular Activity Fair!

This week, our school community came alive with excitement at the annual Extracurricular Activity Fair. The event was a showcase of the incredible opportunities available to students outside the classroom, designed to inspire exploration, foster talents, and create lasting memories.

From sports teams like football, basketball, and badminton, to creative pursuits such as robotics, art clubs, and music ensembles, there was something for everyone. Academic enrichment activities, including student led science support clubs, maths support clubs and Chinese literature appreciation, offered students the chance to deepen their knowledge and challenge their intellect, while leadership opportunities through student council and volunteering groups encouraged them to make a difference in the school and beyond.

The fair was buzzing with energy as students engaged with teachers and our external providers and will hopefully sign up for activities that sparked their interest. Parents and teachers were equally impressed by the diversity of offerings and the passion displayed by everyone involved.

By participating in extracurricular activities, students not only build valuable skills like teamwork, resilience, and creativity but also cultivate friendships and memories that last a lifetime. Whether you're a seasoned athlete, a budding artist, or simply curious to try something new, our extracurricular program has something to offer.

We can’t wait to see our students thrive as they explore these incredible opportunities. Here’s to another fantastic year of learning, growth, and fun!

by Ms Hayward, Head of Art and Design Faculty

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop

Three artists showing in our current exhibition, Studio Huang 23, delivered a fun, informative workshop for our Art Students and staff.

The artist teachers gave demonstrations and taught important Chinese brush techniques.

We painted a lychee tree and learned how to apply the brush with different pressures, amounts of water and different brush movements to paint bark, lychees and leaves. It was very challenging and is quite different to Western painting and to what we teach in the British Art curriculum.

Some of our students demonstrated a natural ability in this approach and they produced some beautiful marks and paintings in a short time. We were all very inspired by the workshop and are very grateful to the artists, including our Mandarin teacher Mrs Sheryl Wang, who has been studying under Master Huang for two years and has an artwork in our show.

Painting by Constance Year 9

Painting by Angela Year 10

If you have not had a chance to see the exhibition yet, please do come along. It closes on the 9th of December.

by Ms Qiu, Head of Modern Languages

On November 16th, participants gathered at the prestigious Oriental Pearl Academy in Guangzhou's Shamian district for the highly anticipated Greater Bay Area Debate Forum. The event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Chinese culture, with passionate discussions conducted in Chinese. The competition was fierce, with the top three spots being awarded after intense debates.

We are thrilled to share that our student, Ryan in Year 9 from LEH Foshan, proudly won third place, while Angela Y10 also achieved an impressive ranking in the top eight. This success is a testament to their dedication and skill.

The event featured 32 talented participants from across the Greater Bay Area, including cities like Guangzhou, Foshan, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou, and Zhongshan. It was an excellent platform for fostering cultural exchange and intellectual growth.

We are incredibly proud of Ryan and Angela for their remarkable achievements and look forward to supporting them in future competitions. With their determination and passion, we are confident they will continue to shine!

by Dr Kirk, Head of Academics

At the start of the week, groups of intrepid mums of Year 7 students came into school to experience a day in the (school) life of their child. Phones should have been handed in at reception - although there were some exceptions to this room - and a special tutor room was made available to them. The lift was used for the first and last time in the day to get to the third floor, and mums were given a timetable and an exercise book to get them through the day. Six lessons, two breaks, one lunch and one Extra Curricular Activity lay ahead, with the promise, from some departments at least, of House Points, for good work. 

Obviously, with only one day in school, it was impossible to visit all their child's classes, but most timetables covered a wide range of subjects. Maths, Science, English and Mandarin are almost daily for Year 7, and there were also opportunities to take part in Drama, PE, Spanish and other non-core subjects. Break and lunchtime provided a chance to rest and regroup before the rest of the day's activities and a feedback session was arranged with Mrs Arden to discuss their and their child's day.

The school would like to offer huge thanks to those parents who had the time to participate in this activity; hopefully it gave them a better idea of the demands placed on their child throughout the school day, and we really appreciated the feedback that the parents provided.