By May Botha, PAFA Communications at SCIS Hongqiao
Founded in May 1996, SCIS’s Parents and Friends Association (PAFA) coordinates parent involvement with the school; a place where many of our families find lifelong friends.
During the 2023-2024 school year, PAFA…
Arranged Fun Activities and Programs
Parent Social Night: An exclusive gathering designed for parents with delicious food, sweet wine, and stunning views. Parents from the Hongqiao and Pudong campuses can mingle with one another and our school management team.
International Food Fair: This community's favorite features traditional dishes from around the world, showcasing the uniqueness of our international culture. In October, country ambassadors from 20 countries showcased food from around the world. The event attracted over 3,000 friends and families.
Halloween Bash: The ECE Halloween Camp o’ Treat saw families from their A-game, dressing in all sorts of social media-worthy outfits. Shanghai Sunrise, a local charity joined the event offering face painting – with all proceeds going towards supporting underprivileged Shanghai youth.
Teacher Appreciation Week: This year’s theme was ‘Plane’ awesome. Our parents went all out. Teachers received wonderful treats throughout this week, from students and parents alike.
ECE Charity Art Auction: This auspicious event is where philanthropy and children’s love for art meet. Under the theme Art for heARTs, more than 80 attendees gathered and raised a whooping 74,200 RMB in support of children’s heart surgeries.
Culture Craft Fair (CCF): Here we learn about different SCIS-represented countries and cultures, through crafts and games. Managed by our ambassadors and attended by our ECE students, children from Grades 1-3 are welcome to join the festivities.
End of the Year BBQ: PAFA invites vendors from all over Shanghai to bring to the fun! On this day families get to relax, socialize, and enjoy an afternoon together.
Market Days: Held monthly, this concept provides our children with opportunities to sample a diverse array of food but more so, it provides valuable lessons in money management.
Passport Club: An extracurricular geography program that encourages Lower School students (Grades 105) to discover the world in a fun way.
Supported Our School Community
Back to School Night: PAFA representatives met with new families during orientation meetings.
Make Your Move: In collaboration with staff, PAFA donated additional chess boards and set them up in the Lower School Library.
Chinese New Year Celebrations: For the second year running, PAFA gifted school Ayis and Shifus with red envelopes, as a token of appreciation.
Let’s Play Initiative: Involves creating more outdoor activities for students on the playground. By drawing a few lines and laying a few items outside, students are encouraged to use their imaginations and freely move within these spaces.
Heart to Heart Week: In celebration of Heart to Heart charity week, the school hosted a screen-free evening and PAFA joined in the fun. Proceeds totaling 4,534.29 RMB from the PAFA table, were donated to Heart to Heart.
Ran and Assisted Parent-Led groups
We have a wonderful array of clubs that our parents organize. If you want to meet like-minded individuals and enjoy a sense of community – then look no further. From soccer to dancing, exercising to cooking, there’s a little something for everyone.
Chat with any PAFA member for more information.
Through fun activities and programs, PAFA fulfills its mission of building a solid foundation that unites our diversity and fosters a positive, cohesive community. Thank you to all our parents who dedicated their time and skills to making our PAFA initiatives a success.
SCIS. A Truly International Community.
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