As August draws to a close, SUIS Qingpu’s High School came together in the Qinglong Theatre to turn the first page of a new academic year. Teachers and students from all five Academies and four Houses gathered for a ceremony filled with music, reflection, and inspiration, setting the tone for the exciting journey ahead.
Principal Dr. Neufeld delivered a heartfelt address centered on the theme “Turn Pages, Cultivate Dreams,” inspiring students to view English and reading as gateways to broader worlds of culture, science, and politics. Academic Principal Dr. DiMattei echoed this message, encouraging both teachers and students to embrace reading in the new semester—gaining knowledge, finding companionship in books, and fostering personal growth through reflection.
Principal Lu followed by reminding students that true growth does not come from blind competition, but from “self-transcendence with rhythm, strategy, and wisdom.” He urged students to manage their time wisely, becoming long-term thinkers who move forward with clarity of heart and composure in every step.
Head of High School, Mr. Emerson, proudly shared the school’s outstanding 2025 A-Level and IGCSE results. Subjects such as Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, and Music demonstrated continuous improvement in both A–A and A–C results, surpassing global averages. Even more inspiring, two-thirds of the new Grade 12 cohort achieved three or more A–C grades at A-Level, with over one-third attaining three or more A–A grades. Through their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning, our Grade 12 students have positioned themselves for excellent final A-Level results and strong prospects for securing their first-choice university offers in May 2026.
Also re-introduced were the School-wide Learning Outcomes (SLOs), attributes that we embed in our curriculum and activities. In addition to embracing a global focus, we incorporate two attributes beyond those promoted by IB Learner Profile that reflect our unique identity: Innovative and Patriotic. These values are also present throughout our curriculum and co-curricular activities, shaping students who are globally aware and also proud of their cultural heritage.
With books as nourishment and resilience as strength, our students are prepared to write their own brilliant chapters. A new academic year has dawned—let the journey set sail!
