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The Principal’s Awards are a termly event in which students are recognised for outstanding achievement and/or efforts along one of the termly values themes of either creativity, confidence or consideration.  Term 3 saw awards given by Ms Vaughan in relation to confidence, with a range of related areas in which students had demonstrated that value.

Congratulations Class of 2024! The Cap and Gown Ceremony for the Class of 2024 was a momentous occasion, marking the culmination of years of rigorous academic work, discipline, and personal growth.

We're thrilled to announce that Mr Deepak Khadka, our esteemed NAIS Global Campus Lead, has been appointed as the Regional Global Campus Lead for Nord Anglia International Schools in China.

As part of the INSIGHTS series which we’ve featured several times across the academic year, this post feels specifically well timed in today’sever-changing technological world. There is an often recurring debate across the education field related to use of mobile phones both in school and at home, and as per the featured article, I think we can all agree that while the use of technology in school should be embraced when linked to functional learning, the broad use of mobile phones for social sites and general ‘doom scrolling’ when in school should not be permitted; it’s why our school has a policy which prohibits the use of mobile phones during the school day.

Earlier last week we were privileged to be joined on campus by Julian Blissett, the General Manager of General Motors.  Julian came in to talk to students across the school about his career pathway.

We are delighted to announce details of the Summer Camp options which will be available on campus this year. We will run two separate themed options, both of which will provide NAIS Pudong and external students with a plethora of academic and fun activities for a variety of age groups.  Both camp themes aim to build on our values of developing creative, confident and considerate students who are prepared for their futures.

Our Y4, Y5 and Y6 students headed to Nantong last week to immerse themselves in three days of hands-on activities that develop practical skills and teamwork.  From fun games such as archery tag, to boat-building competitions, orienteering, survival skills, and cultural engagement, the event was built around the UN Strategic Development Goals of Quality Education (SDG4), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG11), and Climate Action (SDG13).

Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April - at NAS JiaxingParticipating schools – NAS Jiaxing (Hosts), BISS Puxi, BS Nanjing, NACIS Shanghai, NAIS Pudong, NAS Nantong, NAS Suzhou

As part of our commitment to our students as they approach some key decision-making points in their education journey, we have collaborated with some industry experts who will come into our school and deliver some inspirational and incredibly useful presentations.

Nord Anglia International School Pudong (NAIS Pudong) prides itself on offering a comprehensive Physical Education program and a variety of competitive sports teams to cater to the diverse interests and abilities of its students. The Physical Education (PE) curriculum at our school is designed to promote physical fitness, skill development, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for sports and healthy living. From Early Years through to Key Stage 5 (ages 2 to 18), students engage in a wide range of activities that cater to them specifically, regardless of age, gender or ability.

March 29th saw our termly Principal’s Awards ceremony take place, with Ms Vaughan recognising deserving students from across the school as we mark the end of the second term.

Hope it gives you all a little insight into the action-packed world of expeditions.

Last week we embraced our status as a wide and varied international school as we celebrated all of the nationalities in International Week!  Amongst a huge variety of different activities each day, we saw students and staff taking part in cultural dances, puzzles and games, quizzes, and many more activities.

Thank you to all parents who took the time to complete our recent Parent Survey, the feedback from which is critical in helping the school to formulate action plans for the future.  This year the response was fantastic, with an almost 80% completion rate, meaning the feedback is definitive and representative of the whole school. 

The warmer spring weather is arriving in Shanghai and so what better time to confirm our next big event – the NAIS Pudong Spring Fair – which will take place on Saturday 20th April from 11am to 4pm. 

Last week, the NAIS Pudong campus had been immersed in the enchanting world of books, sparking a love for reading among both students and teachers. In the PCA room, a meticulously prepared book fair awaited students and parents, providing a space to explore and select their favourite literary options. Thursday brought a special highlight to the week with our "Character Dress-Up Day," where elementary school students were encouraged to portray their beloved book characters.

As Nord Anglia International School (NAIS) Shanghai, Pudong continues its commitment to enhancing student learning, the collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Nord Anglia Education (NAE) has grown to be a fantastic initiative to foster a dynamic and enriching educational environment for NAIS Pudong students. This partnership, bridging together the expertise of MIT’s faculty and students with Nord Anglia’s global school network, provides our pupils with a distinctive opportunity to develop essential collaborative skills, gain exposure to real-world problems, and participate in challenging competitions.

The latest episode of INSIGHTS has been released, approaching again the concept of metacognition.  You may be interested to note that this article is available in multiple languages (including Chinese, Spanish and Arabic) by clicking the drop-down arrow in the top-right of the webpage.

Monthly highlights at NAIS Pudong! Our Year 4 students had the amazing opportunity to visit the Zotter Chocolate Theatre to learn all about where chocolate comes from and how it is made. A series of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities were designed for students in Key Stage 3. We participated the ACAMIS basketball competition, a recent thrilling event held at Xiamen International School, where teams from Hong Kong, Dalian, Beijing, Xiamen, and Shenzhen exhibited exceptional skills and teamwork, creating an electric atmosphere of competition and teamwork.

On the vast majority of Tuesdays at NAIS Pudong we hold a dedicated Talk for parents, with each session focusing on an educational or other topic relevant to our community. Various member of the academic and leadership team will talk to parents of our children about their education, how the school delivers lessons, and to parents of primary school students about the school's activities for students and their significance, helping them to gain insight into how their child explores learning at school through play and other communication.