On 28 May, 2024, Huawai Tongman Foreign Language School (SCNUFL) and Creative Secondary School (CSS) officially became sister schools. This historic partnership was celebrated at a special signing ceremony held at the CSS campus.
Our school is honored to be a sister school with Guangzhou Huawai Tongwen Foreign Language School. SCNUFL is a school located in Huangpu District, Guangzhou, which is committed to bringing forth an innovative, unique, and transcendent educational philosophy for the world and the future, and adhering to the concept of “Embrace China, Embrace the World”.
The partnership agreement was signed by Mr. Philbert Zhu, the Chief Principal of SCNUFL, and Mr. Stephen Hindes,the Principal of CSS. Apart from the teachers and students of Creative Secondary School, there were also the Principal of Creative Primary School’s Kindergarten, Ms Ann Ng, and the Principal of Creative Primary School, Ms Clio Chan. Their presence drove home the comprehensive nature of this collaboration. After all, this partnership aims to facilitate academic and cultural exchanges. Through exchange and collaboration, both schools will establish networks, enhance, understanding and communication, strengthen cultural interflow, and achieve mutual advancement in the quality of education. Furthermore, the initiative will open up new educational opportunities for students across all grade levels, and pave the way for future joint initiatives.
During the meeting, Principal Ann Ng from CPSKG presented the key features of the kindergarten curriculum. This curriculum emphasizes Chinese, Putonghua, and English to provide a strong foundation for young children. Principal Clio Chan from CPS then discussed the significance of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), Brain-based Education, and Invitational Education in nurturing primary school students. She further elaborated on how these approaches support the development of primary school students.
The signing ceremony concluded with the exchange of symbolic souvenirs between the two schools, solidifying their commitment to this long-term collaboration.