The special day united and celebrated many aspects of YCIS.
The event logo symbolised new growth, a greener environment and love with the image of doves.
The event logo symbolised new growth, a greener environment and love with the image of doves.
The excitement was suitably high and fitting for the much-awaited great occasion that took place on 21st October. Guests, coming from far and wide – internationally and within China - were invited to share this event at the fantastic new Huangdao Campus. In the company of Government officials from Provincial and national Education Bureaus, the stakeholders of the school all witnessed a unique experience. Guests stepped inside the campus lobby and were invited to scribe messages on the Welcome board; and with the infectious live piano recital, the special atmosphere was set.
Directors of Yew Chung Education were among those delivering addresses to the audience, joined by representatives Management Committee of Qingdao Economic and Technology Development Zone 青岛市经济技术开发区管委领导致辞of Qingdao and Shandong Education Bureaus and Shandong Provincial Education Department 山东省教育厅领导致词
A unique movie showed the birth and development of the new school, which highlighted the unique position, both in literal geographical terms and being a strategic influence of foreign investment in the Economic Zone of Huangdao. Guests watched photographic memories of some previous student activities pass before their eyes prior to settling down to the ceremony.
Student performances were interspersed between the keynote speakers, bringing a range of musical talent. Raising the roof with Chinese drums for an explosive start, students brought to the stage a tradition for any great opening event in China. Later the soft tones of Christine Andersson’s beautiful solo telling a story of dreams, was accompanied by an electrifying visual display of sand picture art. The seven images were created live before the audience’s eyes as the sand was strewn across glass – depicting key elements of the school’s philosophy and education objectives. Fellow student Linda Hong joined Christine on stage to compliment with a beautiful duet. Orchestral pieces, including Allegro from Handle’s Water Music, epitomised the level of musical ability.
The symbolic cutting of ribbon by the honoured guests indicated the euphoric arrival of the official opening of the school. Concluding with an orchestral crescendo the celebrations then flowed into the playground courtyard. Here they witness the release of white birds representing the flight of students’ dreams and the proclamation of love.
With refreshments and socialising naturally then taking place, school tours were offered followed by a luncheon. Each guest received a unique gift of a calendar for 2012 displaying photographs of the school’s unique identify and the new campus. The school is now fully operational, licensed by Beijing Government and brings their global and bi-lingual education to international students in kindergarten to secondary levels.
Directors of Yew Chung Education were among those delivering addresses to the audience, joined by representatives Management Committee of Qingdao Economic and Technology Development Zone 青岛市经济技术开发区管委领导致辞of Qingdao and Shandong Education Bureaus and Shandong Provincial Education Department 山东省教育厅领导致词
A unique movie showed the birth and development of the new school, which highlighted the unique position, both in literal geographical terms and being a strategic influence of foreign investment in the Economic Zone of Huangdao. Guests watched photographic memories of some previous student activities pass before their eyes prior to settling down to the ceremony.
Student performances were interspersed between the keynote speakers, bringing a range of musical talent. Raising the roof with Chinese drums for an explosive start, students brought to the stage a tradition for any great opening event in China. Later the soft tones of Christine Andersson’s beautiful solo telling a story of dreams, was accompanied by an electrifying visual display of sand picture art. The seven images were created live before the audience’s eyes as the sand was strewn across glass – depicting key elements of the school’s philosophy and education objectives. Fellow student Linda Hong joined Christine on stage to compliment with a beautiful duet. Orchestral pieces, including Allegro from Handle’s Water Music, epitomised the level of musical ability.
The symbolic cutting of ribbon by the honoured guests indicated the euphoric arrival of the official opening of the school. Concluding with an orchestral crescendo the celebrations then flowed into the playground courtyard. Here they witness the release of white birds representing the flight of students’ dreams and the proclamation of love.
With refreshments and socialising naturally then taking place, school tours were offered followed by a luncheon. Each guest received a unique gift of a calendar for 2012 displaying photographs of the school’s unique identify and the new campus. The school is now fully operational, licensed by Beijing Government and brings their global and bi-lingual education to international students in kindergarten to secondary levels.