CISS Holds New School Year Opening Ceremony

On August 19, Canadian International School of Shenyang held a grand opening ceremony at Ziyue Mountain Villa in Qipanshan, Shenyang. The new school year starts on schedule, a good thing for both parents and students, for the school staff, it is also after careful arrangements and preparation. They all have one common goal, that is to take on a new look in the new school year.

Duan Yun A, executive director of CISS, delivered a speech on behalf of Dr. Francis Pang, chairman of the board of CISS. She said “In the past half year, we have gone through a difficult time together, thank you for the support of the parents so that we have overcome all the difficulties together with the children. In order to make sure the students not affected by the epidemic as much as possible, and finish study smoothly, under the strong support of the group, the school leadership and teachers have made great efforts, we set up the anti-epidemic team in real time, to ensure the safety of foreign teachers in our school, we have therefore become the only international school  in Shenyang with all foreign teachers working in the school in a normal manner during the epidemic. During the school suspension period, teachers meticulously designed the online courses. During the summer holiday, we also offered 6 weeks of ECA, so that students in the holiday also have made great progress and harvest. All these practices are in line with our consistent practice of student-oriented education philosophy. Therefore, please continue to believe and support CISS, we will always provide the best international education for students.”

Douglas K. Prescott, CISS's new principal, met with parents and students for the first time at the ceremony. Recently, Mr. Alan Norman, former Principal of CISS, has reached the age of retirement, therefore, upon the expiration of the contract of him, AKD International Education Group has decided to appoint Mr. Douglas K. Prescott as the Principal of CISS. Mr. Douglas K. Prescott is a senior expert in international education and an outstanding education administrator. He obtains Master’s degree in Education (School Management) and principal's certificate in New Brunswick, Canada. He has been the principal of Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) for 14 years. At present, he is the general principal of four international schools under AKD Group. He has rich experience and outstanding achievements.

Madam Duan Yun A said in the speech that the appointment of Mr. Douglas K. Prescott as the Principal of CISS also reflects the great importance the group attaches to CISS. We believe that under his leadership, CISS will take on a new look and better serve the students and parents. I hope parents will continue to support the school and the work of Mr. Douglas K. Prescott. Let's work together to give our students a bright future.

Principal Douglas K. Prescott said in his speech that I am very pleased to join CISS, during the past several weeks I have been working with our CISS Executive Director Duan Yun A and vice-principal, Dr. Francisco Sabate to ensure that we are ready to welcome all students, staff and our parent community to CISS. All health and safety requirements have been put in place to ensure that our students, staff and school family, will be well cared for. This includes being well prepared with an online interactive learning system should there be any closure of the school in the future due to another COVID-19 outbreak. CISS is a World IB international school that is proud to offer the IB PYP, MYP and DP programs. CISS is proud to offer a friendly, student-centered, inquiry-based learning environment. As an IB World School we strive to develop students who will build a better world through intercultural understanding and respect.

Principal Douglas K. Prescott said that the IB's programs are different from other curricula because they encourage students of all ages to think critically, independently, cultivate world citizens with a global perspective, lead them to some of the highest-ranking universities around the world. As a school staff, we value caring, confidence, integrity, kindness, open-mindedness, passion, respect, resilience and responsibility and commit to modeling the same towards each other. We expect that our students will embrace and model these same values towards their peers, their teachers and all others. These values will serve our students extremely well regardless where they may find themselves today and tomorrow. I am proud of our staff and I am confident that they will do everything possible to help your child experience a positive and successful school year. CISS --Come Grow with Us!!