The sea mirrors the rising moon bright; Miles apart, our hearts share tonight.
On the afternoon of September 24, Georgia Campus welcomed three special guests — three middle school students from Italy, Denmark and Iceland. The moment they stepped into the campus, they were immediately drawn to the red lanterns hanging under the corridors and the Mid-Autumn Festival themed couplets pasted with fun riddles. For them, this trip is far more than a regular inter-school exchange visit, but an immersive firsthand experience of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival culture.
Today marks the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at Georgia School. A lively fun fair was in full swing across the campus. Teachers and students were dressed in traditional ancient-style costumes, wandering through each booth to immerse themselves in the experience of this traditional Chinese festival and its profound culture. Starting from mastering the correct bow-holding posture, students unlocked the immersive experience of the ancient myth "Hou Yi Shoots the Suns". The most popular highlight was undoubtedly the giant mooncake-challenging game, which is literally a "live proficiency test" for chopstick skills. Mooncakes with fillings of egg yolk, red bean paste, ham and more were neatly laid out before you — only with steady hands and sharp eyes can you successfully pick up your favorite flavor!
Sara, Louie and Kristjan, who were still a little reserved when they first arrived, quickly blended into the lively atmosphere of the fun fair. They joined game PKs with students from Georgia School, and freely shared their feelings with teachers. During the Mid-Autumn Festival culture session, they listened attentively to the origin of the festival and classic legends. Traditional tales like "Hou Yi Shoots the Suns" and "Chang'e Flies to the Moon" have sown the seeds of cultural perception in the hearts of these children who traveled thousands of miles.
To strengthen home-school partnership, Georgia School hosted its first 2026 new-academic-year parent meeting on September 11. Teachers and parents across Primary, Middle and High School divisions met on campus, setting up a smooth direct communication channel and launching the full-year home-school co-education program.
The event officially began with a welcome speech from Georgia School's Founding Head of School Mr. Cavon. He recapped last year's key progress in academic teaching and student support, and highlighted the critical importance of home-school co-education for the new school year. After the address, all division coordinators came on stage for a self-introduction session, formally introducing their core management and teaching teams to parents.
The following division breakout sessions featured distinct focuses: Primary parents were led by teachers to their children's classrooms, where homeroom teachers and co-teachers talked about habit building and classroom activity design. The Middle School group held deep discussions on academic planning and student emotional support. High School parents staying in the main hall had a full and in-depth exchange with the high school teaching team and the College Guidance Center, covering this year's academic improvement paths and college planning.
Last week, an ideological feast — the TEDxGSN Youth 2026 Conference was held at Georgia School. Last year, the event anchored on the theme Roots to explore one's origin, while this year it calls for growing toward the sun with the theme Bloom. 13 speakers from both inside and outside the school gathered together for a cross-boundary dialogue.
Among the speakers, there is a sophomore student from UNC Chapel Hill who just hosted the welcome ceremony for the Serbian President's visit to Jiaxing; there is also a legendary athlete who switched to a professional career at 25 and went on to win the French National Underwater Rugby Championship; plus Georgia School faculty and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The spark of ideas from cross-boundary collision completely electrified the whole venue!
TEDx, launched by TED in 2009 as a global community initiative, operates under the ethos of "locally curated, globally connected." By empowering local communities to independently organize speaking events, it fosters cross-disciplinary dialogues, shares inspiration, and strengthens community bonds. The TEDxGSN collaboration transcended a mere speaking engagement—it embodied a forward-looking convergence of perspectives across generations and fields.
The Class of 2026, clad in their graduation gowns, received their diplomas under the applause of the entire audience and the gaze of their family and friends. They have brought their four-year high school journey to a close and officially set sail for a new chapter of life.
Over the four years, these young graduates have spoken out on global development issues at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum, advanced to the final of the World Scholar's Cup at Yale University to compete with youth from all over the world, organized TEDx talks independently to exchange ideas, collaborated with local medical workers to bring practical first-aid skills to campus, and showcased thematically rich original artworks in the school exhibition. On the free-growing soil of Georgia School, every one of these young people has grown into the version of themselves they love the most.
Graduation is the end of one journey, but also the starting point of the next. It is never just an acceptance letter from a top overseas university; more importantly, it grants us the confidence and grounding to plan our own lives and take responsibility for our choices. All faculty and students of Georgia School would like to extend our best wishes to every graduate of the Class of 2026: may you become a gentle bond connecting different civilizations and cultures, and always move forward steadily and calmly as you explore the open wilderness ahead.
To build a platform for students to unleash their youth and compete as a team, improve physical fitness and class cohesion, the annual school sports meeting of Georgia School officially kicked off on June 10. This vibrant campus event has attracted extensive attention and enthusiastic participation from all teachers and students. This sports competition is divided into four groups based on grade levels: lower primary, upper primary, middle school, and high school, with competing camps going head-to-head. The opening ceremony was officially declared open by Mr. Cavon, Head of Georgia School, after his opening address. In his message to all students, he hoped that while enjoying the fun of sports, we would uphold the Five Agreements and demonstrate the spirit of competitive sports.
The clear whistle blew, and the competition of all events officially kicked off: On the football field, a striker's long-range shot grazed the goal and went wide, and the cheers and shouts from the stands were deafening; on the obstacle course, the young players leaped over low hurdles, crawled through rope nets, and pushed forward step by step after clearing one hurdle after another; on the dodgeball court, the offensive and defensive sides moved and grappled back and forth—some nimbly dodged the speeding ball, while some accurately hit the opponent under the cover of their teammates. Laughter and cheers from the sidelines mixed together, making it extraordinarily lively; the most exciting part was the relay race. Every runner gripped the baton tightly and sprinted with all their might. The moment of baton passing carried the team's trust, and the moment of crossing the finish line was full of the collective glory.
The final whistle blew, and all events came to a successful conclusion. The school held an award ceremony to present trophies and medals to the winners of each group. When the children heard the news that their team had won, they cheered and shared the team honor together. Through this sports day, we witnessed the uplifting youth demeanor of Georgia School's students, and the entire campus was filled with vibrant and dynamic sporting energy.
STEM education advocates the in-depth integration of the four disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, focusing on the organic integration of multiple disciplines and interdisciplinary practical exploration. On Friday, the annual STEM Fair of Georgia School opens as scheduled. With various forms such as keynote speeches and science projects, all students have shown the fruitful results of integrating STEM concepts into daily learning, allowing education and innovation to collide with unique sparks here.
The core activity of the morning was the Scientist Look-A-Like Contest, paired with fun trivia quizzes, which turned the originally serious contest into a event full of laughter. One participant dressed in an oversized white lab coat to imitate Einstein, and won the "Coolest Scientist Award" by fluently explaining the theory of relativity; another recreated Marie Curie's scene of refining radium in the laboratory, and took home the "Best Scientist Look-A-Like Award". Teachers on the judging panel were often amused by the contestants' creativity, and nodded repeatedly in recognition of the students' solid knowledge reserve. The interaction between the stage and the audience immersed both teachers and students in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.
Right after that, the student science project exhibition officially began. All projects were independently selected by students: ranging from testing the degradation rate of different tea bag materials to call for environmental protection, to exploring the growth factors of bread mold to figure out how to reduce food waste. Every exhibition booth was surrounded by attentive teachers and students. The student in charge of each project explained the design ideas, experiment procedures and final conclusions clearly with their posters and models. Many visiting students raised their own questions, and the back-and-forth discussions turned the static exhibition into a dynamic collision of ideas.
As the award ceremony and closing ceremony draw to a close, we hereby extend our sincere congratulations to all the award-winning students, and our heartfelt gratitude to all faculty and students who have actively participated and devoted themselves to the preparation. Science hides in every corner of daily life. The Georgia's Science Fair has successfully concluded, but the pace of exploration will never stop.
Georgia School experienced an incredible week, referred to as the yearly "World Around Us" week study program. Last week, students have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities outside of the classroom, giving them the chance to learn about the local culture, explore the world, and express their creativity while also strengthening their problem-solving and teamwork skills. It is truly an engaging learning experience!
At the shadow puppetry screen, Sun Wukong’s golden cudgel swung with a "whoosh whoosh" sound, while Zhu Bajie’s clumsy charm instantly pulled us into the world of ancient tales. In the mock archaeology sandbox, as soon as the trowel brushed away sand and a patterned pottery shard came into view, students immediately quickened their "excavation" pace! The magical Yue Kiln celadon, with its smooth, jade-like green hue, seemed to have bottled spring itself. Every old artifact whispered softly: Come and unlock more cultural stories!
During the diverse activities of "World Around Us Week," Georgia School uses experiential learning as a vehicle to guide adolescents in broadening their horizons through exploration, gaining knowledge through practice, and strengthening their physical and mental resilience through challenges. This annual educational journey breaks the physical boundaries of the classroom, inviting students to step out of textbooks and into a vibrant "second classroom" where real-world experiences spark growth and insight.
The cold winter cannot dampen the burning excitement on campus! The Georgia’s Winter Show — an original musical inspired by the legendary sci-fi epic Star Wars — has officially opened in dazzling fashion. This is more than just a stage spectacle;it's a shared interstellar dream woven together by students, teachers, and the entire school community!
Padmé’s Heart is an original stage adaptation of a selected portion of Star Wars: Episode III, retold through music, movement, and student performance. The creative inspiration for this production was provided by GSN’s Head of School, Cavon Ahangarzadeh, whose vision encouraged a focus on its relevance to student character, choice, and consequence. Students from all grades have enthusiastically taken part in the performance, transforming into adorable robots, little aliens, brave warriors, and more — each moment reflecting their dedication, growth, and hard work. Throughout the performance, students draw upon the GSN 5 Agreements as a guiding framework, reflecting respect, responsibility, integrity, perseverance, and thoughtful decision making during moments of conflict, loss, and renewal. The story ultimately turns toward hope and resilience, concluding with a message of endurance and light.
As the lights dim and the applause rises, this interstellar legend created by Georgia's family is about to come to a close. Yet every note, every prop, every smile remains one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. Thank you to each and every participant for turning dreams into reality!
As we gather to welcome the Year of the Horse, we step into a year that, in traditional understanding, symbolizes strength, vitality, perseverance, and forward movement. This week, Georgia School held a unique Spring Festival celebration themed 'Inheriting Folk Culture, Celebrating the Spring Festival Together,' allowing teachers and students to experience the unique charm of Chinese culture amidst laughter and joy.
The lively students from grades 1 to 5 brought wonderful performances including "Spring Festival Nursery Rhyme," "Twelve Months Flowers Song," "New Year's Day," and "Fortune Is Coming." Dressed in traditional costumes and holding props like lanterns and the character "福," the children fully captured the festive Spring atmosphere. Afterwards, their homeroom teachers participated in lighting lanterns and held a traditional customs knowledge quiz with prizes. Amid the joyful and bustling atmosphere, both teachers and students immersed themselves in the festival's fun while gaining a deeper understanding of the profound connotations of traditional Chinese customs. The high school drama club brought the classic myth "Lao Shan Dao Shi" to life on stage. With their superb acting and humorous lines, the actors made the audience feel as if they had traveled through time to the fairyland of Laoshan. The performance ended to thunderous applause, with many students exclaiming, "This show was so cool!"
As we welcome the 2026 Chinese Lunar New Year, Georgia's whole community sends our best wishes: May 'Dragon Horse Spirit,' 'Success at First Attempt,' and 'Leading the Pack' guide you to a year of joy!
To equip more students with basic sports injury management and first aid skills, Georgia's student team voluntarily launched the Safety in Reach program. Its goal is to make these "life-saving skills" easy to understand, learn, and truly integrate into everyone's daily life. The Tribe Activity is the team's second first-aid-themed event for all high school students, designed to provide practical and reliable basic first aid skills in a short time.
We are honored to have invited a team of experts from the Ningbo Medical Association to campus to provide professional guidance for the students. The experts systematically explained CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), the Heimlich Maneuver, and the initial management of sports injuries, using common emergency situations on campus as examples. This helped everyone understand "why to do it" and "when it is needed."
After the knowledge session, students moved into the practical session, practicing chest compressions and the Heimlich maneuver under the guidance of the equipment. Teachers and experts provided demonstrations one by one and corrected each student's posture to ensure everyone mastered the correct techniques. The subsequent group competition then combined the first-aid procedures with real-life scenarios, allowing everyone to practice making judgments, collaborating, and performing the techniques in simulated situations. The activity reinforced what they learned in a lighthearted yet intense atmosphere.
The Literature Fair of Georgia's Secondary School is back! Language is the bridge of communication, and literature is the harbor of the soul. This event perfectly combines the two with speech and competition, creating an academic feast. Students from grades 6 to 12 have been preparing with great enthusiasm, actively participating in various carefully designed activities, and embarking together on a wonderful academic journey.
The grand opening of the Literature Fair was kicked off by the English Spelling Bee! This engaging and knowledge-packed language activity has been a favorite among students. Prior to the event, each class held its own internal competition, where participants fought fiercely for a spot in the finals. Ultimately, two "vocabulary warriors" from each class emerged victorious, representing their class on the final stage to compete in a battle of quick thinking and word mastery.
In the literary-themed speech session, well-prepared secondary school students expressed their diverse views. Eighth-grader Nora Ke first presented an analysis and comparison of two highly influential works in contemporary young adult fantasy literature, Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. Both center on the growth and adventures of young heroes but differ in world-building and cultural underpinnings. Tenth-grader Nikki Chen then compared our school's Brandenburg Farm with Polyface Farm in Virginia, USA, examining the two agricultural practice models. These speeches not only presented clear arguments with solid evidence but also demonstrated the students' global perspective gained from literature—they began to examine issues from the viewpoint of "global citizens" and cultivated cross-cultural understanding through textual interpretation.
The Thanksgiving holiday invites us to reflect and give thanks for the many ties that connect our human family. At Georgia School Ningbo, we express appreciation for shared cultural heritage and for the way our school community that helps students grow in understanding and compassion.
At today's primary school assembly, teachers vividly explained the origin and significance of Thanksgiving, guiding teachers and students to share what they were grateful for. The children actively spoke up, expressing gratitude to their parents, teachers, and for everything they currently have. The highlight was a wonderful drama performance by second-grade students titled The Generous Boy and the Drum, which tells the heartwarming story of a poor boy who ultimately receives a drum through selfless sharing. This fable about kindness and reward helped the students gain a deeper understanding of the true meaning of gratitude.
In the warm atmosphere of Thanksgiving, teachers and students gathered together to enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving lunch. The table was laden with traditional delicacies: golden and crispy roast turkey, sweet and delicious apple pie, creamy mashed potatoes, and other seasonal treats. These festive dishes not only satisfied everyone's taste buds but also brought the warmth of the holiday through shared moments.
We joined the world in celebrating United Nations Day, a moment to reflect on our shared commitment to peace, cooperation, and mutual respect. At Georgia School Ningbo, our international community embodied these ideals through our daily learning and interactions. Guided by our mission to cultivate responsibility, respect, and global citizenship, our students deepened their understanding of what it means to contribute to a more unified and compassionate world. Through meaningful dialogue and shared celebration, we reaffirmed our dedication to preparing students to lead with integrity and to build a future rooted in harmony and understanding.
On Friday afternoon, students, parents, and staff from the school community gathered in traditional attire from their respective countries to celebrate the diversity of world cultures. At the opening ceremony of the United Nations Day celebration, Mr. Viccars, the vice principal of the high school, delivered an opening speech: "Let us move forward hand in hand, using culture as a bridge to connect our hearts and build a more inclusive and harmonious world." Following this, high school students Seoyoung, Joana, and Emily performed an energetic K-pop dance, instantly igniting the atmosphere. Shortly after, the primary school students prepared a flash mob waving flags, dancing to lively music and encouraging the entire audience to join in the joyful celebration.
The long-awaited Global Bazaar has finally opened with great fanfare! Dozens of class booths are set up along the playground, each serving as a cultural window to different countries. Students, teachers, and parents from Georgia strolled across the outdoor lawn, pausing at the Australian booth to experience firsthand the boomerangs used by Indigenous hunters while learning about their fascinating aerodynamics that make them return when thrown. Among the liveliest booths was the South African BBQ, where sizzling sausages and grilled meats emitted irresistible aromas, drawing crowds to stop and sample the delicious treats.
At the beginning of the new semester, the College Fair at Georgia's High School welcomed two prestigious universities from Canada and the U.S.—the University of British Columbia (UBC) and New York University (NYU). High school students gained a comprehensive understanding of the latest 2025 admissions policies, university highlights, and academic programs, and had the opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions with admissions officers.At the College Fair, admissions officers from the University of British Columbia and New York University systematically presented key information, including admissions policies, campus facilities, academic programs, and graduate employment statistics. During the subsequent interactive session, participating students raised questions on critical topics such as scholarship opportunities and application essay guidelines. Through one-on-one consultations and group discussions, students gained clearer insights and enhanced the feasibility of their study abroad plans.
During the 9th grade, students at Georgia School begin their U.S. high school journey. The university counseling team implements a systematic four-year plan (grades 9-12) with stage-specific objectives: establishing college application files and registering on management platforms, focusing on course selection, standardized testing, and extracurricular activities, preparing application essays, and connecting with overseas university resources. Through one-on-one guidance, the univerisity counseling office ultimately helps students achieve fully customized services from academic planning to university matching, realizing their dreams of attending top-tier institutions.
To further strengthen home-school connections, Georgia School held 2025 Meet the Teachers Night on September 5. Through in-depth face-to-face communication, parents and teachers collaboratively discussed students' personalized development plans and growth goals for the new academic year. At the parent-teacher meeting, Mr. Cavon, Head of Georgia School, first delivered a welcoming speech, expressing warm welcome and sincere gratitude to all attending parents. He emphasized the importance of home-school collaboration, noting that deepening cooperation between both sides would more effectively promote students' holistic development. Following this, Georgia's teachers took the stage by department, presenting themselves with distinctive personal introductions.
Following this, parents proceeded to their children's respective classrooms for targeted discussions. In a warm and welcoming atmosphere, homeroom teachers provided detailed explanations covering curriculum design, classroom management, and safety education, with particular emphasis on the core values within the school's Tribes Character Development Program. The teachers' patient and thorough guidance, especially the orientation support for new parents, effectively alleviated concerns about their children's transition to the new environment. To facilitate effective communication, Co-teachers acted as interpreters between international teachers and parents. Parents listened attentively, actively engaging with questions and discussions. They fully recognized that their children's holistic development requires both professional school instruction and the family's collaborative support. This mutual dedication and engagement created a vibrant, positive atmosphere throughout the parent-teacher conference.
