WAS News丨Visit from our sister school in the UK

WAS Family

Not long ago, WAS Schools had the great honour of welcoming Mr. Patrick Sherrington, Chair of the International Committee at Wycombe Abbey, and Ms. Diana Rose, a member of the committee.

They visited our schools in Changzhou, Hong Kong, Hangzhou, and Nanjing to conduct inspections and evaluations regarding the implementation of the WAS Classroom teaching methods, boarding facilities, campus security, and teacher qualifications.

The purpose of their visit was to ensure that WAS Schools, as the sister school of Wycombe Abbey, consistently meets the highest international standards.

Visit to WASCZ

WASCZ has been dedicated to holistic education for the past decade and has produced outstanding graduates who have made their mark on the world stage.

Mr. Patrick Sherrington visited our campus when the school was founded ten years ago and has been actively involved in inspections and visits since then. Ms. Diana Rose, as the Chair of the Education Committee at Wycombe Abbey, has extensive frontline teaching experience and has visited WASCZ multiple times. Both of them are old friends of WASCZ.

They also met with sixth form students, providing highly constructive suggestions and advice regarding their career paths and the universities and majors they have been accepted to. It is worth mentioning that both secondary and primary school students enthusiastically shared their love for boarding life at school, living up to the recognition and affirmation from the Boarding School Association as WASCZ being named the "International School of the Year". We will continue to strive for further excellence, aiming to create a more enriching boarding experience and a warm environment.

Visit to WASHZ

Mr. Tig Mooney, the Executive Head of WASHZ, and Mrs. Sun Ling, the Chinese Principal, warmly welcomed Mr. Patrick Sherrington, Chair of the International Committee, and Mrs. Diana Rose, the Chairman of the Education Committee.

During their two-day visit to WASHZ, Mr. Patrick Sherrington and Mrs. Diana Rose carefully toured the teaching areas of the Lower School, Upper School, and the kindergarten.

They also visited various facilities for learning, living, and leisure, including the sports hall, playground, performance and arts center, science laboratory, library, and boarding school. They engaged in in-depth face-to-face conversations with both Chinese and foreign principals, student representatives, and teachers. They paid comprehensive attention to the personalized growth and development of WASHZ students and expressed concern for the working and living conditions of teachers in the campus community.

Visit to WASNJ

During their visit to WASNJ, Mr. Patrick Sherrington and Ms. Diana Rose visited the campus facilities and environment and randomly visited classrooms in various grade levels.?

After touring the campus and classrooms, Patrick and Diana had small-group discussions with more than 40 students and teachers from the primary and secondary sections, with each group consisting of approximately five people. These discussions lasted for nearly four hours and aimed to gather authentic feedback from the frontline teachers and students.

In addition to the teacher-student discussions, Diana also had conversations with Vice Principal Stuart Hunter and Deputy Head Pastoral Ryno Engelke regarding student safety measures, behavior management, and classroom assessment systems.

"The confidence, creativity, and excellent English proficiency of WASNJ students left a deep impression," Diana and Patrick exclaimed. "What's even more unforgettable is the genuine love expressed by the children towards WASNJ. This is the best testament to the school's teaching and management quality."

Visit to WASHK

WASHK was extremely pleased to welcome Wycombe Abbey governors Patrick Sherrington and Diana Rose for a visit. Patrick and Diana spent the day observing lessons, meeting pupils, parents, and members of staff, and scrutinizing essential documentation.?

We are delighted that all our WAS Schools are regularly visited by key colleagues from Wycombe Abbey. It is essential that we consistently ensure the maintenance of the high standards of education and pastoral care of Wycombe Abbey.

AFTERWORD

The representatives from Wycombe Abbey highly praised WAS Schools for its dedication to academic excellence, holistic education, fostering a solid foundation in Chinese culture, and nurturing global talents. They expressed their willingness to collaborate closely to empower our pupils in their personalized and healthy growth journey and to help them fulfill their dreams of admission to renowned universities.

We are committed to integrating high-quality resources from both home and abroad and maintaining long-term and fruitful interaction with Wycombe Abbey. We look forward to further collaboration and exploration with Wycombe Abbey School in areas such as curriculum, teaching, student exchanges, academic activities, and even future global alumni networks. Together, we aim to solidify the path of excellence for our students as they embark on their journey towards the world!