20周年校庆+迎来首届高中毕业生：特别的一年开始了！

开学了！

我们迎来了非常特别的新学年！

这是启明星学校成立的第20个年头，一系列的庆祝活动即将登场；

12年级的学生也将在学年结束时，作为启明星第一届高中毕业生，升入世界各地的高等学府！

启明星的孩子们会度过怎么样的新一年，学校有哪些新计划，校园里有什么样的新气象……

让我们通过校董来信、启明星传统活动之一——“返校日”，以及开学第一天的现场图片来了解和感受下吧：

校董来信

亲爱的启明星社区成员：

希望大家都度过了一个愉快的假期。在启明星的三个校园里，教职员工们都为学生返回校园和下一学年开学做足了准备！

这个学年是启明星成立20周年纪念! 贯穿于整个学年，我们将举办一系列活动来纪念这个重要的里程碑，并计划在明年夏天邀请启明星的校友回到校园，参加庆祝高潮的纪念活动。

另外，启明星的第一届高中毕业生即将从启明星学校毕业升入世界各地的大学。

我们以诸多新气象一道迎来这特别的一年：

更多优秀的老师加入

暑期里，我们所有的外籍教师都按计划返回了中国，新加入启明星的老师们也顺利完成了新教师的培训。启明星有着非常过硬的师资团队，请允许我在这里介绍几位新教师：

Stewart Bone

中学IBDP 物理教师

• 英国剑桥大学国王学院化学物理学博士和化学与物理学理学学士

• 英国米尔顿•凯恩斯开放大学教育管理学硕士和中学科学教师资格证书（PGCE）

• 在国际文凭组织大学预科项目/国际文凭组织中学项目/英国高中课程/国际中学教育普通证书/美国大学先修课程框架下的科学、物理、化学和数学等众多学科领域，拥有超过32年的教学经验

Coreen Hobbs

中学学习支持

LEAP语言支持项目教师

• 新加坡埃克塞特大学教育学硕士，主修特殊教育需求；基督学院英语学士学位；安万特管理学院的心理治疗和咨询专业研究生文凭，利物浦大学精神卫生心理学研究生证书；国际文凭组织、特殊需要教育、英语和汉语普通话教学证书

• 超过18年在国际学校担任学习支持专家、特殊教育专家、社交和情感顾问以及非母语英语课程教师的工作经验

Misuzu Burns

中学音乐教师

• 莫兰大学音乐专业硕士学位和雷德兰兹大学教育技术专业硕士学位；加州艺术学院艺术专业学士学位，主修音乐与钢琴演奏

• 超过12年的国际文凭组织大学预科项目/国际文凭组织小学项目音乐教师、剑桥音乐和美国标准音乐教育教学经验

• 超过10年的专业钢琴家和音乐总监工作经验，羚羊峡谷巴赫国际音乐比赛冠军，并指导过荣获格莱美奖的音乐家

王晨

中学科学实验室教师

• 澳大利亚科廷大学化学工程专业博士，南京林业大学化学工程专业硕士和学士

• 10年的化学工程、化学和材料科学方面的学习和工作经验

• 4年在西澳大学担任实验室技术员和研究助理的工作经验

• 4篇国际论文，并且是其中3篇论文的第一作者

          乔婷

初中体育与健康教育教师

• 首都体育学院学士学位，主修运动训练

• 前职业排球运动员，16岁时加入职业排球队，参加过多项世界赛事

• 随中国女排赢得2013年U23女排世锦赛和2014年亚洲锦标赛

• 2年的北京国际学校教学辅导经验

 Dalian Urbonya

      小学英文教师

• 纽约州立大学布法罗分校的教育学硕士学位，主修幼儿教育和小学教育; 威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的语言学学士学位，主修汉语言

• 持有教授非英语人士英语（TESOL）的证书

• 担任了8年的舞蹈教师，擅长中国民族舞和印度古典舞

   Jerome Lally

      小学英文教师

• 拥有莫兰大学的教育学硕士学位，梅努斯大学的学士学位

• 在中国拥有5年教学经验，并担任了4年的班主任

• 教授过英语语言艺术、数学、地理和科学

• 他渴望帮助学生取得进步，为他们在学业和社交方面的进展感到自豪

      张欣宇

        小学数学教师

• 获得了大连海事大学数学和应用数学专业理学学士学位，以及澳大利亚昆士兰大学课程学专业的教育学硕士学位

• 在国际文凭组织小学项目和数学教学方面拥有丰富的经验

• 近两年来，她获得了“数学联赛”和“袋鼠数学竞赛”优秀教练的荣誉

      张懿心

     小学数学教师

• 哥伦比亚大学经济学硕士学位（获得全额奖学金）

• 威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校数学和经济学荣誉学士学位

• 拥有丰富的数学教学经验，她的学生在袋鼠数学竞赛中获得了超级金奖

      宋丹临

 小学学习支持教师

• 毕业于多伦多大学，获得了发展心理学和教育学硕士学位

• 曾在温哥华、多伦多和北京指导过有特殊需要的学生

• 致力于培养学生的学业和社交情感发展，在校内和校外环境中帮助有学习困难和行为问题的学生方面经验丰富

滑动浏览更多

启明星逐年加大对师资的投入，坚持每年从中国和世界各地的顶尖学校聘请高素质、有能力、对教育富有激情的教师。

升级体育场馆

北皋校区扩建了体育场馆，室内运动场的面积达到了原来的4倍。我们也重建了三里屯校区的足球场，以给予学生更动感和舒适的体验。在专为儿童设计的游泳池和现有游乐场的基础上，泉发校区也准备在校园里修建全新的户外活动区，今年晚些时候投入使用。期待在新学年看到学生运动员们取得更棒的成绩！

下一步去往何方？

作为使命驱动的学习型社区，启明星一向关注启明星家庭的意见。上学年末，我们再次在全社区范围开展学校满意度调查。

调查结果令人欣喜：

* 99%的家庭会向亲朋推荐启明星学校； 

* 99%的家庭对师资满意或部分满意；

* 98%的家庭认为学术严谨度进一步提升；

* 95%的家庭对课后课项目满意或部分满意。

与此同时，受访家庭也在分层教学、学生参加校外竞赛、了解社会创新课程、家校沟通等方面提出更多期许。

谢谢大家的反馈，这是每个家庭能够帮助到学校最有效的途径之一。我将以上数据和问卷中提到的共性问题带到董事会和学校管理层会议上，大家集思广益，共同制定出下一学年学校工作和资源投入的重点。我个人也向140位家长就问卷中提出的问题有个直接的书面回复。希望大家以后能够继续踊跃填写问卷。

我们致力于完成启明星的使命并成为具有相同价值观家庭的首选学校。上一学年，我们工作的重点是（1）社会创新（2）教学质量（3）启明星文化。本学年，通过我们从各方面收集到的数据和基于数据的反思，我们将继续致力于社会创新，而我们将继续提高学术课程的严谨性并聘请更多优秀的教师来进一步提升教学质量。 

新学年伊始，期待未来在校园里见到各位家长以及所有的学生。加油，启明星！Go Daystar!

执行校董 许尚杰

返校日+开学第一天

返校日是启明星重要的传统活动之一。临近新学年正式开启，我们邀请各个校区的家庭来到校园。

对于返校家庭来说，这是孩子们在阔别一个暑期之后的重逢，对于新家庭来说，这是他们熟悉新环境，为加入启明星热身的好机会。

从8月27日开始直到31日，北皋和三里屯校区敞开大门，热情地欢迎孩子和家长，并于9月1日，迎接所有启明星孩子回到校园！

北皋校区小学部

返校日

We are Back!

第一天

First Day

三里屯校区小学部

返校日

We are Back!

2012年

2010年

第一天

First Day

北皋校区中学部

返校日

We are Back!

第一天

First Day

启明星幼儿园

还有啊，我们幼儿园的小朋友也在9月1日迎来了开学日，看，大家多开心！

第一天

First Day

有个好的开始，事情便成功了一半！

加油！新学年的启明星！

School is open! Let’s welcome a special new academic year for Daystar!

This is the 20th anniversary of the founding of Daystar, and we are planning to hold all kinds of celebrations on campus.

By the end of this academic year, the Grade 12 students will be Daystar’s first high school graduating class to matriculate to prestigious colleges and universities all over the world.

How will Daystar students spend the 2022-2023 academic year? What new plans have we made? And what changes will be made to the campus?

Let’s experience their excitement through a letter from the members of the school board and photos from Daystar’ traditional back to school event and that of first day of the school:

Letter From Jack

Dear members of the Daystar community:

We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer holiday. The teachers and staff of all three Daystar campuses have made preparations for students to come back and start the new academic year.

First, it is Daystar’s 20th Anniversary!  Throughout the year, we plan to host numerous events to commemorate this significant milestone, all culminating in a call for alumni to return next summer for a memorable celebration event.

Second, Daystar Academy will see our first high school cohort graduates and go on to matriculate to colleges and universities around the world.

In a word, Daystar will witness many changes during the new academic year:

More Professional Teachers are Joining Us

During the summer holiday, all of our foreign teachers returned to China as planned. Daystar’s new teachers also completed their orientation training. Daystar enjoys an excellent teaching team, so please allow us to introduce some of our new teachers to you:

Stewart Bone

SS IBDP Physics Teacher   

· PhD in Chemical Physics, and Bachelor of Sciencein Chemistry with Physics, King’s College, University of Cambridge, UK

· Masters of Educational Management, and PGCE of Secondary Sciences Open University, Milton Keynes, UK

· Over 32 years teaching experience in a wide range of science, phycise, chemistry and mathematics, under the instructions of IBDP/IBMYP/Alevel/IGCSE/AP

Coreen Hobbs

SS Learning Support & LEAP

· MA in Education with proficiency in Special Education Needs from University of Exeter in Singapore, Bachelor degrees in English from Christ’s College, GDip in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Aventis School of Management, PGCert In Mental Health Psychology from University of Liverpoor

· Over than 18 years working experience at internatioanl school as Learning Support Specialist, SEN Specialist & Social and Emotional Counsellor and ESL teacher

· Certificates in IB, Special Needs Education, English and Mandarin language teaching

Misuzu Burns

SS Music Teacher

· Two Masters degrees from Moreland University and from University of Redlands in Music and Educational Technology, Bachelor degrees of Fine Arts from California Institute of the Arts, Music Piano Performance

· Over 12 years teaching experience as a IBDP/PYP Music teacher, Cambridge music, and American standard music education

· More than 10 years working as a professional pianist and music director winner of the Antelope Canyon Bach Competition and taught Grammy award musicians.

Carina Wang

SS Science Lab Technician

· PhD of Chemical Engineering, from Curtin University, Australia

· Master and Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, from Nanjing Forestry University

· 10 years’ studying and working experience in chemical engineering, chemistry, and materials science

· 4 years’ working experience as Laboratory Technician and Search Assistant at University of Western Australia

· 4 international papers including 3 papers as the first author

Tatiana Qiao

MS PHE Teacher

• Bachelor degrees from Capital University of Physical Education and Sports, major in sports training

• A former professional volleyball player, joined professional volleyball team at the age of 16, and participated in many world competitions

• Won the U23 World Championship in 2013 and the Asian Championship in 2014 with the Chinese Women's Volleyball Team

• Two years of coaching teaching experience at international school in Beijing

Dalian Urbonya

ES English Lead Teacher

• Graduate degree in education from the State University of New York at Buffalo with the concentration of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, B.A. in Languages with a concentration in Chinese language from the University of Wisconsin Madison 

• Certified in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL)

• Dance instructor for 8 years, specializing in Chinese traditional dance and Indian classical dance

Jerome Lally

ES English Homeroom Teacher   

• Master of  Education at Moreland University and B.A at University of Maynooth

• 5 years of teaching experiences in China, 4 years as a homeroom teacher

• Taught ELA, Math, Geography and Science during this time 

• Eager to help students progress and takes great pride in their development both academically and socially

Grace Zhang

PYP Bilingual Math Teacher

•  Master of Educational Studies degree in Curriculum from the University of Queensland in Australia, Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Dalian Maritime University

• Rich experience in IB PYP and Math teaching

• Won the outstanding coach in both “Mathematics League” and “Math Kangaroo” in recent two years

Yixin Zhang

ES Bilingual Math Teacher

• Master’s degree in Economics from Columbia University with full scholarship

• Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Mathematics and Economics from University of Wisconsin-Madison

• With solid experience teaching Mathematics. Her students have won the Top Gold award in Math Kangaroo competition

Kris Song

ES Learning Support Teacher

• Graduated from the University of Toronto with a Master of Education in Developmental Psychology and Education

• Worked with students with special needs in Vancouver, Toronto and Beijing

• Dedicated to building students' academic and socio-emotional growth. She is experienced in helping students with learning difficulties and behavioural problems in both school and non-school settings

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Every year, Daystar invests in building the teaching team by inviting high-quality, competent teachers from top universities around China and the rest of the world who are passionate about education.

Upgrading the Sports Complex

The Beigao campus has expanded its sports complex with an indoor sports field that is four times the size of the original one. At the Sanlitun campus, we rebuilt the football (soccer) field to give students a more dynamic and comfortable sports experience. The Quanfa campus is continuing to expand on its playground and swimming pool especially designed for children by building a brand-new outdoor sports area that will be ready later this year. We expect to see young Daystar athletes scale new heights in the new year.

Where to Next?

As a learning community driven by purpose and mission, Daystar has always cared about the opinions of each Daystar family. At the end of the last academic year, we conducted a community-wide satisfaction survey.

Results are uplifting: 

* 99% will recommend us; 

* 99% are at least somewhat satisfied with our teacher; 

* 98% think rigor has improved at least somewhat; 

* 95% are at least somewhat satisfied with ASA program.

Interviewees also expressed their expectations for layered teaching, student participation in external competitions, Social Innovation Program curriculum, and family-school communication.

Thank everyone for giving us the feedbacks. It is the most effective way for Daystar families to help improve the community. I have presented the common questions in the data and questionnaires to the Board and the Management conferences to jointly make work schedules and resource investment plans for the next academic year. I have also individually written to 140 parents regarding your survey responses. We hope everyone can keep this positive vide in future surveys.

We are intent on fulfilling the mission of Daystar and being the top choice for families who share our values.  Last year, our focus had been (1) Social Innovation (SI), (2) Teaching Quality, and (3) Culture.  This year, based on our reflections of the data, we are continuing to focus on SI, but we will also put our effort in increasing the rigor of our academic program and recruiting great teachers. 

I look forward to seeing you and our students on campus in the new academic year. Go Daystar!

Executive Board Member

Jack Hsu

Back to School+First Day of School

Among Daystar’s important traditions is the back to school event. When the new academic year is approaching, we invite Daystar families to the campus to celebrate together.

For families that attend, it is a reunion for kids after spending the summer away. For new Daystar families, it’s a great opportunity to get familiar with the surroundings and get ready to join the community.

From August 27 to 31, the Beigao and Sanlitun campuses welcomed parents and students with passion and enthusiasm! On September 1, we welcomed all students back!

Elementry School, Beigao Campus

返校日

We are Back!

第一天

First Day

Elemenatry School, Sanlitun Campus

返校日

We are Back!

2012年

2010年

第一天

First Day

Secondary School, Beigao Campus

返校日

We are Back!

第一天

First Day

Eearly Learning Center, Quanfa Campus

Our students of Eearly Learning Center also came back to school on September 1st. How happy and joyful they are!

第一天

First Day

Well begun is half done!

Go Daystar!

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