From left to right: Ms. Ruth Benny, Founder, Top Schools Asia; Ms. Anita Simpson, Head of School; Mr. Ankul Sidana, High School TECHspert; Mr. Jeremy Green, Learning Activator.

Dear Families and Students,

Last night I attended the 21C Greater Bay Area Awards at the Hong Kong Convention Centre. It was a wonderful evening, where schools across the Greater Bay Area were recognized for their outstanding achievement and excellence in education.

The final award of the evening, the Public Choice Award, was received by American International School where we placed first across all award categories for our outstanding efforts to promote and empower Student Agency K-12. Check out our winning submission here!

I am deeply proud of our TECHsperts, our faculty, and our Learning Activator, Mr. Green, for forging a new, innovative pathway that allows our students to truly lead and make a meaningful difference in our school community. This special recognition acknowledges this unique program that AIS has developed, and, equally important, ensures that it is shared with other schools in the GBA and beyond, positively impacting the opportunities students receive in other schools.

I would like to thank Ms. Abel, our Director of Learning Innovation, for supporting the work of our faculty and students as they implement a range of exciting curricular opportunities that deepen learning and enhance practice. I also wish to thank Mr. Ankul Sidana, one of our outstanding High School TECHsperts, who attended the ceremony and accepted the award on our behalf. Thanks also goes out to our PTA for promoting the award across our school community and, finally, to our parents, faculty, students, and staff who made this recognition possible.

Together, we make a difference.

Parent PD! – 18 February

There is still time to register for two important parent workshops that are being facilitated by Mr. Patrick Green, an expert speaker, educator, and author. His sessions are designed to help families learn more about their children’s relationship with technology. These sessions are being offered free of charge. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore new ways you can help your children manage their use of social media and their screen time! CLICK HERE to register for either of these sessions.

PTA Movie Night

Our PTA is delighted to present an enchanting afternoon at the movies during their upcoming PTA Movie Night on Friday, 28 February. Featuring a fantastic film – “Ron’s Gone Wrong” – this event is tailored for students from Early Childhood to adult. 

Tickets are priced at HK$80 each and include a refreshing juice box. To secure your spot, click HERE to register now and become a part of movie night! You can click on the image below to watch a brief trailer of the film. See you at the movies!

The February issues of the Parents Make the Difference newsletters are here. These informative resources serve as excellent tools to support you in helping your child build skills appropriate for each age and stage of their educational journey.

Make sure to check out page 3 of the High School edition, where you will find how to encourage your teenager to make time for pleasure reading. Additionally, on page 1 of the Early Childhood edition, you can find some helpful strategies for helping your child create charts and graphs.

I highly recommend exploring the Daily Learning Planners as they offer valuable suggestions to facilitate dialogue and strengthen your bond with your children. Enjoy the meaningful interactions I’m sure these prompts will foster!

Happy Valentine’s Day!♥️

My best,

Anita Simpson
Head of School