The new HUB at NIS, already a fantastic space for student and faculty learning, recently hosted the first ParentED session for our parents. ParentED offers the NIS community greater opportunities to learn more about our innovative approach to international education.
NIS全新打造的HUB空间，不仅是学生和教职员工理想的学习场所，近日也迎来了首次家长课堂（ParentED）。ParentED为NIS社区提供更多机会，让家长们更深入了解学校在国际教育中的创新理念和教学模式。
“Our aim is to help more parents engage and gain an even deeper insight and understanding of the school programmes here at NIS,” said Mr. Laurie McLellan, School Director. "Parent voice is important – it’s not just about what we as a school think parents need, but what they feel is essential to know."
“我们的目标是帮助更多家长积极参与，并深入理解NIS的课程体系，”NIS总校长Laurie McLellan先生表示。“家长的声音至关重要——这并不仅仅是学校认为家长应该了解什么，而是家长自己觉得需要掌握的重要信息。”
Our first ParentED session centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) learning framework, with a particular focus on the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes in Secondary (MYP and DP). The session, presented by the IB coordinators, and hosted in collaboration with the Senior Education Team and Parent Teacher Association (PTA), welcomed parents eager to gain a deeper understanding of the IB’s globally recognised and respected programme.
首次ParentED活动聚焦于国际文凭课程（IB）的学习框架，重点讲解了小学部的PYP课程以及中学部的MYP和DP课程。活动由IB协调员主讲，并联合高级教育团队与家长教师协会（PTA）共同举办，吸引了众多家长踊跃参与，大家都希望进一步了解这套全球广受认可的课程体系。
ParentED supports and enhances communication between parents and our school.
ParentED旨在加强家长与学校之间的沟通与联系。
"We want to build a better dialogue,” said Ms. Sandra Chow, Director of Learning at NIS. “Through these sessions, parents can gain a clearer understanding of teaching and learning, while also providing feedback that helps us support them better."
“我们希望建立一个更具深度的对话平台，”NIS教学校长Sandra Chow女士说。“通过这些课堂，家长不仅能够更加清晰地理解教学与学习过程，还能提供反馈，帮助我们为他们提供更好的支持。”
"It’s all based on the idea of the 'learning triangle’,” added Mr. McLellan. “When students feel supported both at school and at home, they thrive. We’re working to ensure parents are a crucial part of that triangle."
“这一切都基于‘学习三角’的理念，” McLellan总校长补充道。“当学生在学校和家中都能得到支持时，他们的成长就会更加健康与全面。我们正在努力促使家长在这个学习三角中发挥关键作用。”
“ParentED facilitates a two-way understanding of how we can support parents and how parents can support learning at home,” Ms. Chow explained. “We’re excited to offer many more of these sessions throughout the year.”
“ParentED促进了学校与家长之间的双向理解，”Chow校长进一步解释道。“通过这些课堂，我们可以更好地支持家长，同时也帮助家长更有效地支持孩子的家庭学习。我们期待在全年内为家长们提供更多这样的活动。”
The ParentED initiative promises to be an invaluable resource for our inclusive learning community, fostering collaboration and dialogue between parents and teachers – helping to ensure everyone at NIS is empowered to support the holistic development of each student.
ParentED活动无疑将成为我们包容性学习社区的重要资源，进一步推动家长与教师之间的合作与对话，确保NIS社区的每一位成员都能全力支持学生的全面发展。
NIS has been a proud IB Continuum School since 2000, offering the IB’s full suite of programmes from ages 3-19. The IB promotes holistic learning, encouraging students to engage in a range of subjects while fostering global citizenship, critical thinking, and self-motivation.
自2000年以来，NIS一直是IB一贯制学校，提供面向3至19岁适龄学生的全套IB课程体系。IB倡导全人教育，鼓励学生广泛涉猎不同学科的知识，同时培养全球公民意识、批判性思维和自主学习的能力。
