We are thrilled to have new staff members on board as the school year commences. We look forward to their fresh perspectives and innovative ideas as we work together towards our shared goal of providing the best education possible for our students. Before the academic year started, we held Orientation Days to warmly welcome our new educators.

新学年伊始，北京耀中国际学校迎来了新的教职员工。我们期待他们的新视角和创新理念，与我们共同努力，实现为学生提供教育的共同目标。新学年开始前，我们举办了新员工入职培训活动，欢迎我们的新成员加入耀中大家庭!

This informative three-day event aimed to introduce both Western and Chinese teachers to the campus, school buildings, and learning spaces. It included a physical tour of the school as well as a comprehensive introduction to school procedures and practices, which were hosted by various non-academic departments.

为期三天的迎新活动内容丰富，旨在向中西方教师介绍校园、教学楼和学习空间。活动*括参观学校以及由行政团队全面介绍学校的流程和实践。

The School Leadership Team (SLT), comprising of the Western Co-Principal Ms Shelley Swift, Chinese Co-Principal Ms Jessica Sun, and School Business Manager Ms Fanny Du, cordially greeted the new staff. They emphasised our school's ethos and values, the underlying YCYW mission, and its principles.

由外籍校长Shelley Swift女士、华籍校长孙姗姗女士和学校业务经理杜菲菲女士组成的学校领导团队亲切迎接了新员工。她们强调了我校的教育理念和价值观，以及耀中耀华的使命、理念与实践。

A definite highlight for our new staff was experiencing Beijing's local culture during a unique trip to the Hutongs. We extended the invitation of the Hutong tour to their families as well, as we encourage and foster strong relationships throughout our whole community.

对于新员工来说，北京胡同之旅无疑是其中的亮点。我们鼓励并致力于提高整个耀中大家庭的，也邀请新员工的家人参与其中。

We are excited to have our new teachers join our team and work together with our established teaching body to offer students exceptional opportunities to learn and thrive.

再次欢迎新教师加入北京耀中大家庭，与我们的老教师一起为学生提供学习和茁壮成长的机会。

We want to express our appreciation to all participants and hosts who contributed to the success of the New Staff Orientation Days!

在此，我们也向所有为新员工入职培训活动做出贡献的参与者表示衷心的感谢!

And now we are eager to hear some of our teachers’ first impressions!

现在，让我们听听新老师们的印象!

“I am grateful to YCIS for organising the Hutong Tour for us. My previous job never offered such an opportunity.”

“我很感谢耀中为我们组织胡同游。

这在我以前的**经历中从未体验过。”

Brian Records

Secondary English Teacher | 中学部英文老师

“This is my first time in China, and I like everyone’s friendliness. The Learning Community concept makes YCIS truly stand out.”

“这是我次来中国，我喜欢大家的友善。

学习共同体的理念使得耀中与众不同。”

Tyler Konchesky

Year 3 Homeroom Teacher | 三年级班主任

A New School Year Calls for

a New Look

In order for YCIS Beijing to remain committed to our mission and principles, a number of renovations and upgrades were undertaken over the summer.

为了让北京耀中继续履行我们的使命和实践，我们在暑期进行了一系列的校园翻新和升级。

To ensure our commitment to Science and Technology, all science equipment and laboratories were renovated and upgraded including the purchase of robotics teaching materials to stimulate our learners within STEM.

我校始终履行与科技结盟，此次校园升级所有科学设备和实验室都进行了翻新和升级，*括购买机器人相关教学材料，以激发学生在STEM领域的学习兴趣。

Equally, Arts & Culture are valued aspects of our student learning experience. To prepare for the many productions and performances we plan to enjoy this year, upgrades took place in the Auditorium to enhance lighting and sound equipment and the stage.

同样，文艺也是学生学习体验的重要方面。为了迎接新学年丰富多彩的课程和演出，礼堂进行了升级，*括改善灯光、音响设备和舞台。

YCIS unique pedagogical approach emphasises experiential learning through play. This was further enabled through more dynamic outdoor learning environments including an ECE sports area and a planting area to enable our young learners to learn through nature.

耀中独特的教学方法强调通过游戏进行体验式学习。为此，我们提供了更多充满活力的户外学习环境，*括幼教部运动区和种植区，为幼教部的小朋友提供在大自然中学习的环境。

These upgrades are all part of our commitment to creating an engaging and inspiring environment for our students and a pleasant and motivational working atmosphere for our staff in alignment with our mission and principles. We are very excited for all our students and staff to enjoy these newly elevated indoor and outdoor spaces to play, learn and grow to their fullest potential.

在我们的使命和理念的指导下，校园的升级是为了给学生及教职员工营造一个良好的环境，让学生享受其中并激发员工积极性。我们非常兴奋、期待所有学生和员工都能享受这些升级的室内外空间，尽情玩耍、学习并发挥他们的**潜力。

YCIS Beijing is known for its international curriculum, promoting bilingualism, creative expression, individual growth, and a spirit of community service.

北京耀中国际学校以国际课程闻名，提倡双语学习、创意表达、个人成长和社群服务精神。

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