At CIS, we know thatHome-school cooperation is a key force in promoting the all-round development of students. In order to strengthen close communication between parents and the school, the first CIS Parent Association (PTA) was formally established and successfully held its first meeting on September 27. This marks that the parent committee has officially begun to assume the important responsibility of enhancing home-school connections and promoting student growth.

During this meeting, members of the Parent Committee and school representatives gathered together to discuss the direction and goals of future cooperation. Let’s take a look back at the key moments of this important meeting.

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Principal's speech

The importance of family committee

At the meeting, CIS Principal Nathan Gray delivered a passionate opening speech. He particularly emphasized the important role of parent committees in promoting home-school cooperation and thanked all parents for their active participation and support. Principal Nathan Gray said,The Parent Committee will serve as a bridge of communication between parents and the school, helping the school better understand the needs and expectations of parents, and promote the comprehensive development of children in CIS through home-school cooperation..

Appointment letter issued

Witness of responsibility and commitment

In recognition of the parents' support and contribution to the school, Principal Nathan Gray personally issued letters of appointment to the Parents Committee members. Each member is not only a companion on the child's growth path, but also a collaborator in the development of the school, shouldering the responsibility and commitment to create a better learning environment for the children.

Introduction to family committee members

The Parent Committee is composed of a team of parents full of responsibility and dedication. The specific members are as follows:

Family committee management members

Aims and objectives of the Parent Committee

According to the parent committee preparation plan, the purpose of the CIS Parent Committee is to promote cooperation and communication between parents and schools and support the school’s educational goals. The Parent Committee will serve as an information bridge between parents and the school, helping the school continue to improve through parents’ feedback. It will also provide parents with more opportunities to participate in school activities and promote the harmonious development between home and school.

Close cooperation

Bridge of communication between home and school

At the meeting, members of the school’s functional departments introduced themselves and expressed their desire to work with them to the Parents Committee members.

Introduction to functional department members

In addition, members of the CIS functional department also participated in the meeting and expressed their support and gratitude for the establishment of the Family Committee. The specific members are as follows:

• COO:Lisa Dai Peijun

• Brand Operations Director:Helen Hu Xuan

• Director of Marketing and Admissions:Salina Huang Huijuan

• Associate Director of Marketing and Enrollment:Vincent Du Wenxuan

• Logistics Manager:Herman Xu Jiahui

Members of the Parent Committee not only play an important role in teaching and extracurricular activities, but also work closely with the school in areas such as safety management and logistics services to ensure that students’ campus life is richer and safer.

There will be an exclusive office and conference room for the Parents Committee in the CIS to ensure the smooth work of the Parents Committee and promote efficient communication.

Looking to the future

Home and school work together, grow together

The establishment of the first CIS Parent Committee marks that home-school cooperation has entered a new stage. In the future, the Parent Committee will continue to play a key role in the school’s important decision-making, activity planning, student support and other areas, becoming an indispensable partner in CIS’s educational work. The wisdom and strength of parents will be more fully demonstrated on the platform of the Family Committee, and they will work hand in hand with the school to jointly create a more colorful campus life for the children.

Conclusion

Gather the strengths of home and school to create a better future

CIS is grateful to every parent committee member for their input and support. It is this spirit of responsible home-school collaboration that has created CIS’s unique educational philosophy and culture. We hope that with the joint efforts of home and school, every student of CIS can thrive in this caring environment and move towards a brighter future.