Welcome to another exciting school year! This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate Concordian’s 25th Anniversary. Our celebrations will include a number of special events and performances showcasing our students’ talents. With so many students involved, there may be some disruptions to regularly scheduled activities, and we thank you in advance for your support and understanding.
We are thrilled to share that all Grade 9 students will participate in a two-week exchange program in China as part of Week Without Walls. This is a unique opportunity for cultural exchange, language development, and personal growth that we are very proud to offer.
We also warmly welcome our new teachers to the Concordian family. Please join us in helping them feel at home in our community.
This year, the Secondary Administration has been restructured to better serve our teachers, students, and families. Ms. Min will now serve as the MYP Principal, and Ms. Sally as the DP Principal. If you have program-specific questions, please contact
Message from the Head of Secondary School
Our collective focus this year will be on enhancing the student experience at Concordian. We will be grounding our work in the Mission Statement, Concordian Values, and IB Learner Profiles, while also seeking input from our Parent Advocacy Group to strengthen student well-being.
them directly. I am honored to serve as the Head of Secondary School, overseeing the entire secondary division, and I am confident this structure will allow us to work more efficiently and effectively.
Our collective focus this year will be on enhancing the student experience at Concordian. We will be grounding our work in the Mission Statement, Concordian Values, and IB Learner Profiles, while also seeking input from our Parent Advocacy Group to strengthen student well-being.
As always, our students will enjoy a wide range of opportunities outside the classroom, including Week Without Walls, School Build, College Prep, Bonding Trips, and many engaging field trips, all designed to support their holistic growth.
Once again, welcome to the new school year. I look forward to working together with our entire community to ensure that every student is supported and successful. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bill Berry Head of Secondary School
Message from the MYP Principal
Now, in a time when machine learning and AI influence almost every aspect of life, it is more important than ever to strengthen the self of our students—their identity, character, and humanity.
A New Year of Learning, Growth, and Possibilities
Welcome back to a brand-new school year at Concordian! It is always a joy to see our community come together with fresh energy, ideas, and hopes for the year ahead.
Over the past few years, we have made notable progress as a school community. From strengthening Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills to deepening community engagement, our students have shown outstanding growth. Their academic excellence and achievements in numerous internal and external events and competitions have made us proud, not only for their results but also for their perseverance, creativity, and teamwork. We are truly honored to be part of each student’s learning journey.
As we look ahead, technology, and especially AI, is playing an ever-growing role in education and our daily lives. These powerful tools offer students new opportunities to enrich their learning, but they also bring the risk of overwhelming information and distractions. To truly prepare for real-world challenges, we must focus on meaningful practices that build lasting skills and deep understanding.
At the heart of our mission, the IB Learner Profile Attributes, together with Concordian Valudes, continue to guide us. Even before the pandemic, Concordian placed emphasis on nurturing these attributes as a core part of our program. Now, in a time when machine learning and AI influence almost every aspect of life, it is more important than ever to strengthen the self of our students—their identity, character, and humanity.
Let us remember to focus on who we are, what we can be, and what we will become, with AI and technology serving as tools we harness, never as forces that control us. Our goal is to bring out the talents, strengths, and creativity in every learner at Concordian. This is what will bring true joy, accomplishment, and growth to our students, and what makes our school community so special.
Here’s to another year of meaningful learning, joyful discovery, and shared success!
Ms. Min Li MYP Principal
Welcome back to a brand-new academic year! I am so excited to see many smiling faces filling our classrooms and hallways once again. Each new year is a fresh chapter filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and create wonderful memories together.
A very special welcome goes to our new students who are joining the Concordian community for the first time. Lovely to have them with us and I am confident all will quickly feel at home, make new friends, and discover the many opportunities Concordian has to offer.
It’s also a great pleasure to welcome several enthusiastic new teachers who bring fresh energy, passion, and creativity into the secondary school classrooms. Along with our dedicated returning teachers, everyone is ready to support student learning and inspire each other to achieve the best.
Message from the DP Principal
Together, let’s make this year a time of discovery, collaboration, and success. With everyone’s curiosity, hard work, and enthusiasm, I know this will be a wonderful school year for all of us!
You may also notice some exciting changes around the school—the MYP hallways have been newly renovated, and our bright display boards, with Concordian Mission and Vision, are waiting to showcase student achievements, talents, and creativity throughout the year. I hope these updates make our school days even more enjoyable and inspiring.
Together, let’s make this year a time of discovery, collaboration, and success. With everyone’s curiosity, hard work, and enthusiasm, I know this will be a wonderful school year for all of us!
