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亲爱的家长们，

在佛山霍利斯，我们致力于培养学生的勇气。本学期，我们见证了许多学生勇敢面对各种不同的挑战。对于许多学生而言，参加学校音乐剧《安妮》的试镜是一个巨大的挑战。站在舞台上，面对未知的结果，需要极大的勇气。无论年龄大小，勇敢面对可能的拒绝总是需要勇气，但这是人生的重要一课，也是培养适应力的关键一步。

我们的游泳运动员在最近的比赛中也展现了他们的勇气。尽管比赛中的冠军只有一个，但我们的许多游泳运动员不仅刷新了个人纪录，还获得了奖牌——这充分展现了他们的自信和坚定意志。

图片由学生摄影师 Alicia 拍摄

祝贺所有有勇气站上舞台，或者参加比赛的学生。这些勇敢的瞬间不仅培养了他们的自信和适应力，这些优秀的品质将成为他们一生的财富。

祝大家周末愉快！

祝好，

Mrs Arden

一起回顾佛山霍利斯预备部每周精彩瞬间！

艺术与设计部门主任 Ms Hayward

艺术与设计研学活动

春阳台 - 塱头艺文中心

本周，10年级和 A level 预科艺术专业的学生们前往了塱头艺文中心，欣赏观摩艺术家 Alberto Giocametti 的作品。

作为课程学习的一部分，学生们对艺术作品进行了分析研究。对我们的学生而言，亲自观察艺术品至关重要。他们需要亲自接触作品，环绕雕塑走动，近距离观察细节，并亲自感受艺术作品所带来的震撼。亲身体验艺术品所带来的感受是网络无法取代的。

Jorya Year 10 素描

Abby Year 10 素描

在课堂上，学生们被 Giocometti 那富有表现力的线条画所启发，创作了自画像形式的单版画。我们相信您也会发现我们的学生极具艺术天赋。在之后的课程中，10年级的学生们将进一步探索肖像画，并学习色彩学和绘画技巧。

Giocometti 大师作品

Y10 Sunny 画作

12-13年级主任 Mrs Kirk

在11月13日星期三， Unifrog 的代表到访佛山霍利斯，他为我们12年级的学生以及12-13年级的 PSHE 科目的老师和学生们介绍了 Unifrog 平台以及如何使用。Unifrog 是一个全面的在线平台，旨在辅助学生和老师们在继续教育和职业规划的复杂过程中导航。对于12至13年级的学生来说，Unifrog 提供了一个集中化的资源平台，让他们能够发掘个人兴趣，比较各类大学课程、学徒项目以及其他教育途径，并有效地筹划未来的职业道路。此外，该平台还具备记录个人技能和成就的功能，这对于打造大学申请资料极为关键。

对于升学顾问和教师，Unifrog 提供了一套工具，用以管理学生的成长轨迹，包括利用在线教育资源进行互动式授课、跟踪学生的职业发展活动以及撰写推荐信。同时，该平台还协助教师指导学生完成申请程序，帮助他们做出明智的决策。

总体而言，Unifrog 致力于通过在一个易于使用的平台上提供所有必需的信息和工具，为学生创造平等的机会，帮助他们更便捷地识别并选择最适合自己的发展路径。

数学学科主任 Mrs Kirk

美国数学竞赛 (AMC)

在11 月 13 日，来自 9 年级-12 年级的 23 名学生参加了美国数学竞赛。美国数学竞赛（AMC）注重运用创新思维来解决复杂问题，这有助于提升学生的问题解决能力。成绩优异的学生将有资格参加美国数学邀请赛（AIME）和美国数学奥林匹克（USAMO）等更高级别的竞赛。这些竞赛的成绩在大学申请中具有很高的价值，因为许多知名大学都认可并重视AMC及其相关竞赛的成绩。美国数学竞赛（AMC）覆盖了多个数学领域，如算术、代数、几何、数论、概率论和组合数学。这些题目旨在考查参赛者的解题技巧，而非单纯的记忆能力。参与美国数学竞赛有助于提升学生的批判性思维、激发对数学的热情，并能够与全球的学生进行比赛。参加美国数学竞赛（AMC）不仅是一种宝贵的体验，还能为学生在数学及其他学科领域的未来发展铺平道路。所有参赛学生都全力以赴，我们正满怀期待地等待比赛结果。

数学学习研讨会

我们举行了一场关于数学课程及教学的研讨会，家长们能够亲自体验一堂数学课。让家长们参与课堂，能够更好的为学生营造一个支持性的学习环境。当家长们完成数学题目，为孩子赢得学院积分的时候，房间里充满了欢声笑语。当各个小组着手解题时，大家心中既充满了紧张感，也洋溢着自豪之情。

数学词汇是理解数学的核心。在这次研讨会中，我们特别强调了使用翻译工具书和掌握数学专业术语的重要性。这有助于学生深化对数学概念的理解，并促进他们对这些概念的长期记忆。在数字化时代背景下，如何使用在线资源及其监管的重要性显得尤为关键。与此同时，佛山霍利斯同样为学生提供了利用科技学习数学的机会，数学部也推荐了一些有益的网站，这些网站旨在辅助学习、加强理解和提供额外的练习机会。我们与家长分享了这些内容，并强调了一些要点，以帮助他们更精确地监管学生如何更好地使用在线资源学习。

家长们很喜欢这次的研讨会，通过参与课堂令他们更了解了孩子们的学习内容和方式。

副校长 Mr Banks

佛山霍利斯举办的学院竞赛持续点燃着全校师生的热情与激动，各个学院均展现出了他们的实力和活力。我非常高兴向大家汇报最近的学院活动所取得的成就，以及即将举行的活动。这些活动让我们的学生们有不同的机会展现自我，并为各自的学院取得荣誉。

凤凰学院遥遥领先

目前，凤凰学院在积分榜上占据优势，学生们在课堂表现中为学院积累了大量的学院分数。他们的专注、勤奋和奉献精神值得称赞。

尽管分数领先，但学院之间的竞争依然非常激烈，每个学院的学生都展现出了卓越的表现。每获得一分都是团队努力的结果，每位学生的贡献都是不可或缺的。

独角兽学院在校庆活动上大获全胜

向独角兽学院在校庆日取得的非凡成就表示特别的祝贺。独角兽学院创造了历史性的一刻，成功包揽了四项赛事的冠军——包括预备部和中学部的体育竞赛以及预备部和中学部的学院音乐比赛。他们的成功彰显了卓越的团队协作和不懈奋斗的精神，这一辉煌成就无疑将成为独角兽学院未来数年的荣耀时刻。

即将举行的活动：橄榄球比赛和运动会

在今天，随着中学部橄榄球赛事的展开，学院间的竞争愈发激烈。这场充满激情的比赛无疑将激发学生们的潜力，他们将为了自己学院的荣誉而拼搏。

在12月13日的运动会将成为学院竞赛的一个关键点。鉴于其重要性，我们鼓励每位学生都能积极参与，因为每赢得一分都将对学院最终的排名产生重大影响。

这只是开始...

尽管学院之间的角逐已经激烈展开，但本学年才刚刚起步，这证明学生们还有许多机会崭露头角并取得成就。2024-2025学年的学院奖杯竞争仍在继续，我们期待狮鹫学院和龙学院在未来数月中迎接挑战，展现出他们的实力。

新的学院比赛：学生作品慈善义卖

我非常兴奋地宣布一项新的学院竞赛，它巧妙地将创意与社区服务融合在一起。我们邀请学生们创作一件艺术品，展现他们的创造力和精湛的技艺。每个学院选出的最佳作品将进行慈善拍卖，所得款项将全部捐赠给慈善机构。

这个项目不仅为学生们提供了一个展示他们艺术天赋的平台，还为他们提供了一个有意义的回馈社会的机会。最终，筹集资金最多的学院将获得比赛的胜利，但真正的成就在于我们共同为他人带来的积极变化。

2025 展望未来

激动人心的消息陆续有来。在本学年，我们规划了一系列令人期待的活动，涵盖了学院游泳赛、足球赛、学术知识竞赛、棒球赛以及八项全能挑战。这些赛事不仅为学生们提供了展示才华的舞台，也为各个学院带来了争夺学院积分的机会。

我们希望所有的学生，通过不同的活动展现自己的技能、体育精神和创造力。同时，让我们为狮鹫学院和龙学院加油鼓劲，他们正在奋发向前，争取迎头赶上。

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Dear Parents,

Courage is a quality we strive to nurture in every child at LEH, and this term has been filled with wonderful examples of our students embracing bravery and growth. Auditioning for the school musical, Annie, was a significant milestone for many students. Stepping onto a stage, uncertain of the outcome, requires immense courage. Facing the possibility of rejection is never easy, no matter one’s age, but it’s a vital life lesson and a step toward resilience.

Similarly, our swimmers showcased their courage at a recent gala. While there can only ever be one winner in a race, many of our swimmers achieved personal bests and brought home medals—a testament to their confidence and determination.

Courtesy of student photographer, Alicia

Well done to all our students who have shown such bravery in their pursuits. These moments of courage, whether on stage or in the pool, build the confidence and resilience that will serve them well throughout their lives.

Have a great weekend!

Best Regards

Mrs Arden

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

by Ms Hayward, Head of Art and Design Faculty

Alberto Giacometti Art Exhibition

Chun Yang Tai Art and Literature Centre, Guangzhou

This week Year 10 and Pre-A Level Art students had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view an exciting exhibition of paintings, prints and sculptures by the famous Western artist, Alberto Giocametti.

As part of their coursework research students drew and analysed artworks. Seeing art in the flesh is very important for our students. Students got to physically experience the work, to walk around sculptures and get up close to see the texture and experience the effect the scale of the work had on them. None of this can be achieved via internet research.

Sketch by Jorya Year 10

Sketch by Abby in Year 10

In the classroom, inspired by Giocometti’s loose overlapping line work, students produced self-portrait monoprints. We think you will agree that our students are exceptionally talented. In the next part of Year 10 students continue with portraiture and learn about colour theory and painting techniques.

Painting at the exhibition by Giocometti

Monoprint by Sunny in Year 10

by Mrs Kirk, Head of Sixth Form

On Wednesday, 13th Nov LEH Foshan welcomed a representative from Unifrog to deliver some key features and advice to our Year 12 students and to the Sixth Form and PSHE team. Unifrog is a comprehensive online platform designed to help students and educators navigate the complex process of post-secondary education and career planning. For Sixth Form students, Unifrog offers a one-stop-shop where they can explore their interests, compare university courses, apprenticeships, and further education opportunities, and successfully map out their next steps. The platform includes tools for recording skills and achievements, which can be useful for building strong university applications.

For tutors and teachers, Unifrog provides resources to manage the progression process effectively. This includes delivering engaging lessons with off-the-shelf teaching materials, tracking career interactions, and drafting references. The platform also supports educators in guiding students through the application process, ensuring they make informed decisions about their future.

Overall, Unifrog aims to level the playing field by providing all the necessary information and tools in one user-friendly platform, making it easier for students to find and apply for the best opportunities available to them.

by Mrs Kirk, Head of Mathematics

American Mathematics Competition

On November the 13th  23 students from Y9 – Y12 took part in the American Mathematics competition.  Participating in the American Mathematics Competition (AMC) offers numerous benefits. It helps improve problem-solving skills by emphasising creative approaches to complex problems. High scorers can qualify for advanced competitions like the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) and the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), which can enhance university applications as many prestigious universities recognise and value AMC scores. The AMC covers a range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number theory, probability, and combinatorics, with questions designed to test problem-solving rather than rote memorization. This competition is useful for developing critical thinking skills, fostering a love for mathematics, and benchmarking against peers internationally. Participating in the AMC can be a rewarding experience that opens doors to further opportunities in mathematics and beyond. All the students tried their best and we eagerly await the results.

Maths Workshop

The Parents maths workshop was a fantastic initiative! It’s great that parents got to experience firsthand what their children go through in their maths lessons. Engaging parents in this way can help build a supportive learning environment, which was the activities' aim. The room buzzed with excited chatter as Parents completed the maths loop gaining valuable house points for their child.  There was a mixture of fear and pride as each group went about solving the tasks.

Vocabulary in maths is key. The emphasis in the workshop was on using physical translation dictionaries and learning key mathematical vocabulary which is crucial. It helps students develop a deeper understanding and therefore retention of concepts. The discussion about online resources and the importance of monitoring their use is  very relevant in today’s digital age. However, LEH Foshan also offers students the chance to use technology in mathematics and there are some valuable sites that the department use to help learning and as reinforcement and practice. I shared these with the Parents plus some key points on how to keep a closer eye on exactly what the student should be doing online,

The Parents enjoyed the workshop and it was really effective in helping parents connect with their children’s experiences.

by Mr Banks, Deputy Head

The House competition at LEH Foshan continues to inspire enthusiasm and excitement across the school, with all Houses displaying outstanding commitment and spirit. I am delighted to share an update on recent achievements, upcoming events, and exciting new opportunities for students to showcase their talents and contribute to their Houses.

Phoenix Leading the Way in Lessons
Phoenix House is currently leading the charge, amassing an impressive number of House Points during lessons. Their focus, effort, and dedication in the classroom have been remarkable, and they deserve to be celebrated for setting the pace in this year’s competition.

However, the competition remains wide open, with strong performances coming from students across all Houses. Each point earned reflects a collective effort, and every student’s contribution matters greatly.

Unicorn’s Founders’ Day Sweep

A special congratulations goes to Unicorn House for achieving a rare and incredible feat during Founders’ Day. Unicorn made history by winning all four competitions—Prep and Secondary Sports, as well as Prep and Secondary Music. Such an accomplishment is a testament to their teamwork, determination, and exceptional talent. This achievement will undoubtedly be a moment of pride for Unicorn for years to come.

Upcoming Events: 

Tag Rugby and Sports Day

The competition heats up further today as Secondary students take to the field for the Tag Rugby event. This exciting contest is sure to bring out the best in our students as they compete passionately for their Houses.

Looking ahead, Sports Day on 13th December will be a significant milestone in the House competition. With so much at stake, we encourage all students to participate with energy and enthusiasm, as every point earned will contribute to the overall standings.

We’re Just Getting Started
Although the competition is in full swing, we are not even halfway through the year. This means there are plenty of opportunities for students to excel and make a difference. The House Trophy for 2024/25 is still up for grabs, and it’s exciting to see how Gryphon and Dragon Houses will rise to the challenge in the coming months.

New House Competition: 

Creativity Meets Service

I am thrilled to introduce a new House competition that combines creativity with community service. Students are invited to create a piece of artwork that reflects their imagination and craftsmanship. The best artwork from each House will be auctioned, with all proceeds going to charity.

This initiative not only allows students to showcase their artistic talents but also provides a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community. The House that raises the most money will win the competition, but the true victory lies in the positive impact this initiative will have on others.

Looking Ahead to 2025

The excitement doesn’t stop here. In 2025, we have several more thrilling events lined up, including the House Swimming Gala, Football, Academic Quiz, Rounders, and the Eight Endeavours. These competitions provide opportunities for all students to shine and for all Houses to compete fiercely for points.

Good luck to all our students as they continue to demonstrate their skills, sportsmanship, and creativity. Let’s cheer on Gryphon and Dragon as they push to close the gap and keep the competition alive!