by Mikael Masson | Oct 1, 2020 | News and Stories
October 1st marks the start of 中秋节(Zhōng qiū jié) or known as the Mid-Autumn festival. The Festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, the one night of the year when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. In the past, people...
by Mikael Masson | Oct 11, 2019 | Community, News and Publications, News and Stories
Just before October break, over 650 upper school students embarked on 14 trips across China. Students participating in China Trips have the chance to form new friendships, learn more about themselves, and put the needs of others before their own, all while immersing...
by Mikael Masson | Sep 16, 2019 | Community, News and Publications, News and Stories
The Mid-Autumn festival or 中秋节(Zhōng qiū jié) is both a centuries-old Chinese holiday and an important one in modern Chinese culture. Throughout the week, students from beginner to experienced mandarin classes took part in cultural activities to celebrate and...
by Mikael Masson | Feb 21, 2019 | Community, News and Publications, News and Stories
Chinese new year, also known as the Spring Festival or 春节 (chūnjié), marks the end of the winter and the beginning of spring and what it brings: honoring household, prosperity, and new beginnings. Most importantly, though, it is a time of celebration and family...
by Mikael Masson | Sep 17, 2018 | Community, News and Publications, News and Stories
Over the past two weeks, SCIS upper school students, from both our Hongqiao and Pudong campuses, embarked on week-long trips to various regions of China, as a part of their China Trips. It is a great way for our learners to build new relationships, strengthen the...
