This spring, young explorers from SUIS Qingpu stepped beyond traditional classrooms to feel the warmth of the earth with their hands and trace the pulse of the city with their footsteps. Grade 1 students became eco-guardians at Art-M Farm, discovering the essence of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (the 3Rs). Grade 2 scholars decoded Shanghai’s urban evolution through The Bund’s architectural history. Grade 3 learners addressed plastic pollution by investigating their local community. These interdisciplinary journeys ignited curiosity where knowledge met practice, crafting growth stories through real-world experiences!
Grade 1 Field Trip to Art-M Farm: Practising Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle with FUN!
Aligned with the inquiry theme Environment and Food, Grade 1 students visited Art-M Farm to apply the 3R principles. They identified vegetables, observed insect ecosystems, and planted corn, experiencing the connection between nature and life. Through plant rubbings, they transformed recycled cloth bags into art, while weaving with wild rice leaves introduced them to intangible Chinese cultural heritage and sustainable practices.
Grade 2 Field Trip to The Bund: Exploring Shanghai’s Urban Evolution
Guided by the inquiry theme “Urban Development,” Grade 2 students explored The Bund, comparing historical colonial-era buildings with modern skyscrapers across the Huangpu River. They analysed Shanghai’s transformation through architectural contrasts and transportation evolution—from rickshaws to high-speed trains—sparking discussions on urban planning and sustainability.
Grade 3 Class in Practice: Tackling Plastic Pollution in Our Community
Our Global Perspectives motto, “Think globally, act locally”, guides Grade 3 students to address the issue of plastic pollution by investigating their community. Equipped with Inquiry Booklets, they explored the school’s surroundings, documenting litter in streets and drains and tracing its path to waterways. This hands-on mission transformed abstract concepts into tangible lessons—plastic waste isn’t a distant problem, but one that is literally underfoot. By categorising trash and discussing local impacts, students connected personal actions to global challenges. The experience ignited responsibility. Small changes here can protect oceans everywhere! It was a powerful reminder that learning leaps beyond classrooms when curiosity meets real-world problems.
