Pao Press Spring 2015

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University Counselling Curriculum IB Facilities Art Music Sport Students’ Voice Learning Without Walls News

2015 Pao School Summer Activities

Chinese Day Camp

Chinese Residential Camp

Ralph Allwood Choral Course

Program Dates: Session 1: June 29 − July 10 Session 2: July 13 − July 24

Program Dates: June 29 − July 10 Venue: Pao School Secondary Division, Songjiang District, Shanghai

(Held by Ralph Allwood, MBE, founder of the Eton Choral Courses, and former Director of Music at Eton College)

Suitable for: Beginner class Non-native Chinese speaking students aged 12-15

Venue: Pao School Primary Division, Changning District, Shanghai

Venue: Pao School Primary Division, Changning District, Shanghai Suitable for: Non-native Chinese speaking students 5-11 years old with beginner to intermediate level Chinese Activities Day Camp Program Dates: Session 1: June 29 − July 10 Session 2: July 13 − July 24 Venue: Pao School Primary Division, Changning District, Shanghai Suitable for: Chinese and international students aged 5-11 years

Program Dates: July 27 − August 2

Suitable for: Singers aged 8−15 Residential English Camp (English Enrichment for intermediate level) Program Dates: June 29 − July 10 Venue: Pao School Secondary Division, Songjiang District, Shanghai Suitable for: Non-native English speaking students aged 12-15

College Fair Pao School in partnership with OACAC (Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling) ​Date: August 16 at 12:00-15:00 Venue: Pao School Primary Division, Changning District, Shanghai

Contact us Kevin Zhang (021) 61671999-8109 summercamp@ykpaoschool.cn www.ykpaoschool.cn/summer-camps

Note: Members of Pao School community will receive priority bookings until classes are full. Programs are subject to change according to registration numbers.

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Founder’s Message

Dear Friends of Pao Community, We are happy to announce that Pao School has been accepted as Member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a worldwide community of schools that are recognized for delivering an internationally-minded curriculum and commitment to quality learning outcomes and experiences for our students as well as access to a wide network, recruitment services and university counseling services. Our association with CIS will ensure ongoing quality assurance as we seek accreditation over the coming months and years.

With the establishment of Pao School’s Senior Secondary Division, we are happy to welcome new members to our leadership team, including Lee Sanders as the new Director of Studies, who oversees Junior Secondary, IGCSE and Senior Secondary. With his many years of experience, we are confident that he will see to a rigorous academic standard.

We commenced our IB accreditation process a year ahead of implementation, under the strong leadership of our new IB coordinator, Jayne Lund, who has brought many years of experience of teaching and running IB programs. Within a term, we are delighted that Pao School has been designated as an IB World School as of February 6th, thanks to the hard work of Jayne and many other members of the community who have, over the years, led Pao School to what it is today.

It is indeed an achievement in which we should all take collective pride!

Under the leadership of our new University Counsellor Rhonda Leshman, Pao School is the only school in China to host its first regional institute for Chinese college counsellors in mid-August. Meanwhile, Rhonda has also helped Pao School establish links to many universities.

Our sincere appreciation goes to Tony Jaccaci for having built a strong team of staff at our Secondary Division. We also thank Philip Sohmen for his many hours of organization, team building and leadership of Primary as well as Secondary Division. His recent launch of the Shanghai Youth Orchestra will help inspire more young people to make music.

Prof. Anna Sohmen at Parliamentary Meeting in Beijing, March 2015

It takes many people and many years to build a school with world class facilities, with high academic standards and with confident, compassionate and caring people. We thank the many donors from Shanghai, Hong Kong, and even US for their generous support. In this new year of the goat, we hope you will always treasure your most precious commodities — friends and family; hold onto health and ideals; embrace life and opportunities; and help others.

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Rhonda Leshman

University Counselling

What is the goal of the Pao Achievers program?

The UCLA Admissions Representative emailed to say: “Another big thank you for hosting our visit at Pao School! You have lovely students and I am excited to see them again next year.”

• To provide an opportunity for Pao School students to become involved in a meaningful research or internship position.

• Raising the profile of Pao School by participating in many off-campus conferences organized by IB, CIS, NACAC and OACAC, thereby meeting university admission officers from around the world.

• To develop students intellectual curiosity and motivate them to make significant academic achievements.

• To develop students’ interests.

• To distinguish from a vast pool of applicants at highly-selective universities.

What can parents do to help?

Hence, we are asking Pao School parents to help identify meaningful opportunities for our students.

• Research (in scientific, historic, cultural fields), either for a new or ongoing project; • Getting involved in a business, design, communications, or engineering venture; or • Taking on a job with real responsibilities.

Projects with tangible outcomes and experiences would provide students with material for their IB Extended Essay. Meanwhile, parents can also become long-term career mentors to our students. The success of the program depends on your generosity.

We rely on you to make this program a success. Please contact Rhonda Leshman (rhonda.leshman@ykpaoschool. cn) or Venessa Zhao (venessa.zhao@ ykpaoschool.cn) if you can help. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

As Director of University Counselling, Rhonda Leshman has brought 13 years of college admissions as Associate Director of Admissions at George Washington University and 5 years at UCLA. Together with her 9 years of experience as a college counsellor at a US high school, Rhonda brings a wealth of knowledge and networks.

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How to choose a university?

Since I joined Pao School, I have been creating a first-class, comprehensive University Counselling Department with the following priorities: • Developing a University Counselling class so students learn about the process of researching and ultimately applying to universities in multiple countries.

• Developing a parent education program about university admissions so parents better support their children.

• Developing a wider university network for Pao School. Various university admissions officers have been to Pao School, including those from Bard, Drexel, University of Rochester, University of California, Los Angeles, Purdue University, and University of Chicago. Andrew Eisenhart from Drexel University shared: “Pao School and its students are amazing. Not only were the students well-behaved and attentive, they asked great questions and were enthusiastic about their future. I could tell that they liked the school and were happy. This academic environment is positive and it is a great place.

I am looking forward to my next visit!”

With over 3,000 colleges and universities alone in the US, the choices can be daunting. In the selection process, it commences with and thoughtful selection of IB courses that support their long-term careers goals. Students need to learn their own interests and strengths and the subjects required for their pursuits.

Pao School prepares students by allowing them a taste of a wide variety of subjects, reflecting the same variety in today’s universities.

There is still time before the first cohort of Pao School student submits their university applications. Larger or well-known universities are not necessarily suitable for students, and smaller universities may offer a more conducive learning environment.

Meanwhile, it is imperative that we allow these students to grow, cultivate their interests, take on challenges and risks and nurture their natural curiosity.

— Rhonda Leshman, Director of University Counseling

Curriculum

Lee Sanders

Where are we going?

Pao School is to achieve world-class academics. This means we need to build on three key areas: 1. The curriculum needs to be written out in clarity and precision. It must be achievable and challenging and in line with students’ ages and abilities.

2. Teachers need to be developed with best practices from around the globe, using effective and engaging techniques to ensure high levels of teaching and learning.

3. Assessments are important tools to measure student learning beyond the limits of examinations.

Secondly, Pao School is about whole person education. Besides success in examinations, we also hope to develop our students’ character. We also want Pao students to broaden horizons and be accomplished. Music, art and drama offer opportunities to build confidence and unleash creativity.

Sports can encourage teamwork and perseverance, humanities and science nurture and widen our vision and a sense of our own responsibility in the world.

Furthermore, after-school activities provide many character forming opportunities, as well as the chance to hone leadership skills, which are important qualities not only for personality development but also for post-secondary applications.

Thirdly, we emphasize engagement, enrichment and success as important ingredients of the students’ well-being.

We offer choices in the IGCSE and IB Diploma programs. Through decision making, students will develop personal talents and realize their potential.

It is also vital that students understand their own culture, language and heritage. It is through this understanding that they find their own identity against their national identity.

My great joy is to educate students who will one day find themselves in leadership positions, not only across China, but the world, whether in politics or arts, medicine or science. They will search for truth, as well as new ways to solve problems, save lives and share influence for generations to come.

We all want a better world for our children. We care about how well they fare. I hope you will join me in creating strong, confident, resilient life-long learners who are able to cope with an increasing complex, interconnected world. This is a school for tomorrow’s China.

— Lee Sanders, Director of Studies

Lee Sanders has worked in the UK in public as well as private secondary schools. He has helped to turn around challenging schools and departments. Lee has brought to Shanghai his wife Helen and son Hayden.

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IB

Jayne Lund

P ​ ao School was designated an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School on February 6th, 2015. From one of the earliest International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) schools and the first on the African continent to Pao School becoming an IBDP school in Shanghai today − this is part of the journey taken by Pao School Secondary Division’s IB Coordinator Jayne Lund, who has many years of experience as an IB teacher and coordinator.

What is IB?

IBDP is a university preparation program designed in 1968. It is now used by over 600 schools in 29 countries in Asia-Pacific countries.

​• Recognized worldwide, and accepted by over 3000 universities around the world • IBDP offers a wide range of subjects: • Chinese (as first or second language) • English (as first or second language) • Humanities • Arts • Maths • Science • Additionally creative, physical and service activities • IBDP is the university preparation program designed by The International Baccalaureate Organization which has recently authorized Pao School with the status of “IB World School”

Why IB?

• Opportunity to write a research project • Breadth of knowledge equips students for a fast changing world • Develops depth of knowledge • Develop analytical thinking skills • Better prepares students for university

• Helps students develop social responsibility • Offers personal development through creative subjects and service to community • Aligns with Pao School missions • Accepted by universities around the world • Growing interest of IBDP in Asia, but already 25 years of experience of program in the US

My goals

• To provide leadership in training teachers as all IBDP teachers need to be qualified • To provide information for the community regarding IBDP • To support students in developing their leadership skills • To instill a life-learning attitude in students

What facilities at Pao School will help to deliver the IBDP?

The IB Study Center opens in August 2015 for Y11 and Y12 students, with 10 classrooms and multiple staff rooms, as well as a university counselling office. The IB Center is located on top of Building No. 2, separate but accessible and is an ideal environment for IB studies.

The Oxygen Bar has wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor (two storeys high) greenery to maximize oxygen production.

Many loft rooms are turned into classrooms with maximum lighting–the perfect venues to lift lofty minds. A number of large and small meeting rooms encourage learning as a team, developing people and leadership skills and self-management.

• To help change mindset in teaching by linking different subjects together

Under Jayne’s leadership, Pao School’s team of administrators and teachers worked very hard to prepare for the IB authorization visit in January 2015.

Throughout the year, Jayne will be holding a variety of information meetings for students, parents, teachers, board members.

Jayne Lund, Pao School’s IB Coordinator, brings over 20 years of experience with the IBDP as a teacher and coordinator as well as program evaluator for the IB Asia Pacific Office.

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Every summer since 2006, Prof. Sohmen and Philip Sohmen leads the construction team to build and renovate Changning and Songjiang campuses. Prof. Sohmen is particularly keen to bring aesthetics to the learning environment with her knowledge of child psychology and her interest in music, art and dance, as well as good taste in design.

Expo “Junk” Recycled

Art pieces are on loan by Prof. Sohmen and Philip Sohmen, including those by well-known calligraphers and modern artists. Shanghai Expo “junk” have been transformed into works of art, including the New Zealand Soaring Crane in the reception area, Cypress Pink Wall in the Student Center, Indian Pavilion veranda behind the auditorium, and the benches in front of the library.

Primary Library

Library

Oxygen Bar

Juice Bar

At Pao School, we place much emphasis on reading. At Secondary Division, there are two libraries: the Great Room and the Reading Room. This year, we added the Learning Commons and Oxygen Bar. Last summer, the Primary Division Library increased book shelves and expanded reading and story-telling areas. We also added the Teachers’ Resource Room and working areas.

The Oxygen Bar is located at the heart of the Study Center and is intended as a space for Y11 and Y12. The two-storey high windows and surroundings will be covered with oxygen generating plants.

The room is designed with auditorium steps, and can be used for lectures room. As the name suggests, it is also where oxygen is created, from wall to wall, from the ceiling to the floor plants.

A pantry is installed and provides tea and coffee and snacks.

The Juice Bar is a large lobby to outside the gymnasium. Small areas are created for students’ informal gatherings. The area provides for art exhibitions and is intended for younger students to “hang out” and interact. The Juice Bar also features the work of Italian artist Stefano Ogliari Badessi, donated by Founder Philip Sohmen.

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Facilities

Professor Anna Sohmen, Founder and Founding Chairman of the Board of Governors, is keen to see creativity blossom at Pao School. She has been the leading designer of both campuses at Pao School. Her designs are simple without lavish decoration emphasizing a warm and safe environment.

Black Box Theatre This will become the “heart” of the Drama Department. Equipped professional lighting, high quality sound absorbent wall paneling and flooring.

The space is compact and the proximity of the performers and audience makes it an ideal venue for performance ranging from Greek tragedies to modern Chinese drama.

Through Drama, students are encouraged to: • Project their voices and express different emotions • Practice their organizational skills • Develop a sense of team work and leadership • Learn about great literature across different cultures

Learning Commons

Outdoor Amphitheatre

“Hiroshima”

This is a new space added to the existing two libraries: the Great Room and Reading Room. This 150 squaremeter space features glass writing boards for interactive learning. It can also be used as a large learning classroom as well as for IGCSE mock exams.

Prof. Sohmen recognizes the excellent acoustics in the space outside the libraries. Over two summers, she developed the circular seating to allow students to gather informally, debate, make speeches, and perform. She was inspired by the Shakespeare outdoor theaters in the UK.

During Friday’s parent-teacher conference, students put on with a thought-provoking performance.

IGCSE Drama students were given a photograph and some text on the dropping of the first atomic bomb on the Japanese town of Hiroshima.

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Art

Art Rooms The two lofty 60 square-meter rooms are joined in the middle by a preparation room. Two storey-high windows bring natural light, conducive to the art making process.

Pottery IGCSE Art Program At Secondary Division, the IGCSE & IB Art program continue to develop students’ aesthetic sensibility, expression of emotion, as well as two and three dimensional perspectives.

Through the learning of different mediums, students are exposed to different cultures and interpretations of beauty.

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We are grateful to Mr and Mrs Francis Yuen for facilitating this room where a potter’s wheel and kiln will offer students exposure to the age-old Chinese tradition of pot-making.

Design Room Provisions are made for a media design room for Senior Secondary students to gain exposure to design technology.

Music Our Second Guest Artist: Eton’s Director of Music, Ralph Allwood This summer, legendary pedagogue and founder of the Eton Choral course Ralph Allwood will be bringing to Pao School his many years of choral experience. He visited Pao School and shared his wisdom with our parents: We select students for our Choral Course on the basis of their enthusiasm rather than their ability.

Genuine interest will lead to their success.

Guest Artist: Barnaby Palmer As first guest artist, Barnaby leads Pao students to new initiatives, forming chamber groups, school choir and concert going opportunities.

Having studied primary school in Hong Kong, Barnaby continued at Interlochen Art Academy. He received degrees in Music at Cleveland Institute of Music and University of Michigan. After being the Assistant Conductor of Budapest Festival Orchestra, and Artistic Director of San Francisco Lyric Opera, he returned to teaching at Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He came to China in 2013 where he was Music Director of Sichuan Symphony Orchestra.

At Pao School, Barnaby aims to: • Expose Pao School students to classical music • Increase performance opportunities for students • Form chamber groups to enhance teamwork • Enhance power of listening and sensitivity to musical rhythm

Barnaby emphasizes that music is intended to convey a mood and create an atmosphere, and that by understanding this, students will be able to improve their musicianship: “My job is to illuminate ways in which they can perform technically through expressive means. My hope is that students continuously affirm life and recognize that music is one tool to accomplish this.”

Pao School not only understands the rigorous demands of learning the techniques of instrument playing, but beyond technique, music is “to help students express inner emotion through instruments or voices as a tool.”

After a term at Pao School, Barnaby has filled the campus with a passion for music. His professionalism is accompanied by enthusiasm, musicianship and fun. Not only is he “a teacher with great humour, says Ellen, Y8, but according to Yunzhi, music intern, Barnaby is “a teacher who brings out the best in everyone.”

Music adds a huge dimension to the students’ lives, whether they are going to be professional musicians or not. Music is not only for the gifted, but for all to enjoy.

Choir offers social and team work experience. Teenagers enjoy breathing together, feeling the rhythm together, and sharing lyrics together.

A bad teacher tells the student who does not sing well to be quiet.

A good teacher allows the student to make mistakes, because human beings long to do things they cannot.

Good intentions will make them keep trying. If you make them selfconscious, they will stop trying.

Small success will breed bigger success. Teachers should encourage.

A school like Pao School offers opportunities for more students to participate in music.

• Demand from students the rigorous discipline required for good music-making • Provide creative inspiration • Help students to find the joy in music-making 11

Sport Pao School participates in Shanghai Schools Sports Association In March 2012, under the leadership of Mike Young, our former Director of Sports, Pao School led Shanghai Schools to form the SSSA (Shanghai Schools Sports Association).

From 3 schools, it has grown to a membership of 16 schools, holding 20 sports events each year, ranging from football, basketball, swimming, track, table tennis, tennis to badminton and fencing.

Pao School strongly believes in the development of a healthy body, healthy mind. The goals of SSSA are in line with these beliefs and encourage good sportsmanship, mutual respect, fair play, team work.

Pao School maintained a record of high participation at SSSA events.

Our Volleyball and Under 15 and Under 11 Football teams have so far been undefeated. Our Swimming teams have topped the SSSA charts.

New Complex Summer of 2014 saw the completion of the new indoor complex which will further add to the existing gym.

The underground garage has been converted into a roller skating rink, a fencing area, a martial arts area, a ping pong area, the pottery room and a room for future development of technical design.

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Students’ Voice Boarding Life This is the first time at a boarding school. It’s been less than a year in Shanghai, but I am loving my independence at a boarding school and I think it is a great experience for any high school student to learn and care for himself. In comparison, schools in the US are more liberal, but I feel Pao School will better prepare me for university life.

— Augustine, Y10

Le Club de Français For me, the French Club at Pao School brings French to life. I am enjoying it immensely and look forward to using the language in Paris. My previous French lessons on the internet were boring and superficial. Now my hour in French brings me infinite joy. Our club is alive with gestures, disco moves, crossword puzzles and rap music. Nowadays, someone just needs to draw a semi-circle in the air and I would burst out “tout le monde!”

Though there are relentless repetitions, accompanied by endless laughter, I never thought learning a language would be so much fun.

— Leaf, Y10

Finger Art Dough Figurines As part of Chinese folk art, I am so fortunate to have learned that every week, for the past seven years. Zhang Shujia, my mentor and creator of finger art, totally inspired me and I hope I can help her to preserve this form of art.

It is so exciting that in just two months, Windy and I are now teachers of this art form. I have to thank Miss Zhang, whose lifelike pieces struck me the first time I saw them. I am so excited that this celebrated folk art was made a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and I am proud that I can create my favorite things right from my fingertips.

— Angelina, Y7

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School Outing

Learning Without Walls: Moganshan October 2014 The four-day trip to Moganshan in Zhejiang province helped our Y4 students learn independence, orientation, endurance, and develop a love for nature.

Reflections on the trip Valerie: I learned to get along with others and manage myself. The most unforgettable part was making rafts in the rain, like “little warriors.”

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Christina: One activity we did was picking up garbage. I call it “garbage patrol.” What I saw was horrible.

There were diapers, an old pair of swimming trunks, and much more. I learned to take care of the environment and help others understand this too.

Bill: Unlike my previous trips to Moganshan, this trip was like “Survival Craft.” We were actually learning about how to survive on our own. My favorite activity was rafting, learning how to listen, communicate, and help others, like when I helped the girls carry their luggage when we were climbing hills to

get to the hotel. These skills can make me a better person.

From parents: ...it was whole person education in action...

— Benson’s father, Benjamin ...This kind of experience…has a lasting effect on children’s personality in their formative years.

— Andre’s father, Dennis

Secondary Division Week Without Walls: April 2015 Each year, our Week Without Walls (WWW) program gives students the opportunity to experience ‘on location’ and travel with their year groups to places across China. Activities and discussions during WWW often link to the students’ curriculum.

Y6 students travelled to Yaolin and did some climbing, hiking, camping and other activities.

Our Y7 students went to Yangshuo in Guangxi. They participated in community service activities, such as cleaning rooms for the elderly and picking up garbage at a scenic spot.

They also climbed rocks and explored caves.

Meanwhile, Y8 students traveled to the peninsula of Sai Kung in Hong Kong and enjoyed kayaking, canoeing, hiking and standup paddle boarding, which were all physically very demanding.

Y9 split into two groups, with one going to Beijing and staying at a rural village to help locals with farming. The other

group went to Sanya, doing geography experiments on the beach and exploring the island.

Y9 Joanna, Sanya: The hiking and camping was an experience I’ll never forget. Sleeping in three layers of sweat on the hard floor helped me understand how uncomfortable life is for people in rural areas.

Y9 Julia, Beijing: I really enjoyed my time in Beijing. The Great Wall, the small village, the Beijing opera. Our group became more united, learning and experiencing new things together.

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News From the Board November 4: The Board of Governors announced the appointment of Dr Paul Wood as the new Executive Principal of Pao School Secondary Division, effective August 2015.

From The Foundation November 13: The Foundation hosted a Thanksgiving event named “The Shanghai Circle.”

Some 30 prominent Hong Kong business leaders were invited to participate in a dialogue with Pao School students.

We learned how these prominent business men and women who had were former refugees and had persevered and worked hard to achieve their successes. We also thanked the donors who have given generously to Pao School.

The following facilities were unveiled at the ceremony: • Persistence Fitness Room donated by Mr K.T. Chao • Francis Yuen Pottery Room donated by Mr Francis and Mrs Rose Yuen • Vincent Woo Multi-Function Room donated by Mr Alex and Ms Alice Woo • Shao Qing Music Room donated by Mr and Mrs Ian Li We hereby thank them again for their generosity. We raised RMB16.5 million in total this year for our Endowment Fund.

However, a total of RMB133.5 million still needs to be raised.

December 5: Primary Division held its English Speech Day.

From Primary Division Executive Principal In December, Pao School was recognized as member of CIS (Council of International Schools).

September 16-18: Family Maths continues to involve families in learning through parentstudent activities.

Cultural Event September 24-25: Art teachers attended iPad Art Workshop organized by 21st Century Learning HK. Sports September 15: Y5 students went on a 4-day camping trip to Nanbeihu in Haiyan province.

December 2: The Annual Fund celebrated having raised RMB5,021,468 in donations, with an impressive participation rate of 78.2% from Pao School families.

The fund will be used to enhance our students and teachers’ experience at Pao School.

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Sports November 28-29: Pao students competed at the Singapore Swimming International.

Cultural Events Late November and early December: Y1 visited E-day Town for their EU trip.

Y2 visited Shanghai Municipal History Museum.

Y3 visited Shanghai Museum and China Art Museum.

Social Responsibility December 2: Pao Students and teachers took part in the Giving Tree event, donating over 300 bags of winter clothes to Chen’s Dam Migrant School in Jiaxing.

Cultural Events December 12: Pao School Primary Annual Concert.

Social Responsibility November 15: Pao School took part in a Thanksgiving Charity Concert launched by the Baobei Foundation, raising more than RMB190,000, for baby Titus, who suffers from rare congenital diseases.

December 17-18: Helena, Y5 student, founder of NGO Sunature went on a trip to Lukou County in Jiangsu with Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus.

From Secondary Division Executive Principal Sports October 11: Pao School Secondary Division hosted the SSSA-Swim Meet. 320 swimmers from 10 schools took part.

University Links October 11-12: Pao School’s Model United Nations Team participated in the University of Pennsylvania’s Ivy League Model United Nations Conference in China (ILMUNCChina), receiving commendation from various committees.

Beyond classroom October 19: Students participated in “Youth and Dream,” a debate contest for Songjiang senior high students.

University Links October 20-24: College representatives from 5 colleges arrived at Secondary Division, giving information sessions to our Y10 students.

November 20: The Pao School Library invited American award-winning graphic novel artist Scott McCloud to give a riveting presentation to Secondary Division students.

Cultural Events December 3: Secondary Division held its 1st semester Jazz and Rock concert.

December 18: Secondary Division held its Christmas Concert.

January 24-25:

Beyond classroom November 3:

Launched by Y9’s Steven and Melisa, the Rock & Love Wildlife Charity Concert took place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Mr Zuo, Y9 parent and renowned art appraiser specializing in oil painting, participated in the “Pao Parent Speaker” program.

Major Media Reports

Cultural Event November 20: Y9 and Y10 IGCSE Drama students paid a visit to The Pearl Theatre in Hongkou to see a production of the hit musical, The Little Shop of Horrors.

Beyond classroom November 27: Y7 students visited Zhujiajiao.

September 19, Ta Kung Pao: “The Secret to YK Pao School: Helping students become accomplished individuals”; Discussing different aspects of life at Pao School Secondary Division.

September 24, International Channel Shanghai (ICS): “’Minds of Millionaires‘ Interview with Pao School Founder Philip Sohmen”; Philip discusses the beginnings of Pao School, explains our educational approach, and compares Chinese and international education.

September 26, Xinmin Weekly: “An ‘overseas’ school in Shanghai”; Introducing Pao School’s curriculum, academic assessments, teachers, and more.

October 27, Shanghai United Media Group’s New Media Division, International Education Report: “Visiting Pao School: We look for ‘geek’ teachers”; Interview with Secondary Division Principal Tony Jaccaci, discussing education at Pao School.

November 7, The Bund Education: “Director of College Counseling helps students with post-secondary education abroad”; Interview with Rhonda Leshman, Director of College Counseling.

October, JingKids: “The Importance of giving Students a Foundation in Chinese Language and Culture”; Interview with Headmaster Wu Zijian, introducing Pao School’s Whole Person Education and bilingual education.

November: Chung T’ien Television network: “International student diligently studies Chinese”; Reporting on Pao School’s Chinese education.

All events are dated 2014 unless otherwise indicated

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Photography

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A competition centered on the theme of “our community� was held to enthusiastic response. Many entries were submitted across the entire Pao School community.

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A selection panel comprised of Headmaster Wu Zijian, Chief Administrator Xiaoli Yu, Secondary Division Executive Principal Tony Jaccaci, Primary Division Executive Principal Michael Spencer, Deputy Executive Principal Crick Chen, Art Teachers Earl Tai and Jason Dufty, as well as special guest and renowned photographer and Pao School parent Gangfeng Wang, decided on the winning entries after careful examination and discussion.

Photography Competition Winners Student Category First Prize Second Prize Third Prize

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Lily, Y10 Felix, Y5 Oli, Y10 Sam Joshua, Y5 David, Y7

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Adult Category First Prize Michelle Beleyme 06 Second Prize Coco Shi 11

Yue Guan 10 Third Prize Alyssa Liu 03

Toby Sumerfield 08

Jonathan Burnhill 09

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Join us in building a world-class school for tomorrow’s China

The Pao School Foundation (Hong Kong registered)

Great schools need RESOURCES. Outstanding teachers need professional training, modern facilities need to be built, and scholarships need to be provided for outstanding students.

As a not-for-profit school, tuition is earmarked not for capital funding, but for operational costs. An Endowment fund is being established in order to finance these needs.

As of April 2015, RMB80 million has been raised, with a further RMB125 million still required.

Faculty must be leading professionals.

Facilities need to be outstanding.

Talented students should be given opportunities regardless of financial background.

As a not-for-profit school, all of Pao School’s income is used to fund its operations and development.

Currently, 100% of the income from tuition fees is earmarked for the annual operation of the school, with limited resources available to fund new programs and new development of the school.

The Pao School Foundation was founded in 2010 to provide sustainable funding to support the school’s long-term development in the following ways: 1. To raise funds and resources for the development of Pao School.

2. To supervise investment and fund management for the Endorsement Fund.

3. To allocate funds for long-term development of the school.

4. Our SCHOLARSHIPS recognize students who demonstrate outstanding achievements in academics as well as their contribution to Pao School.

The following scholarships are available to both current and new students:

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Junior Secondary Scholarships Senior Secondary Scholarships International Student Scholarships

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