At UTS, learning English is not just understanding vocabulary or using the grammar properly. Developing creative thinking for students in language lessons is very essential. According to a paper of Cambridge University, creativity is a skill that we must include in our curriculum because it challenges our students to think on a different level and to use parts of their brains that complement critical thinking. In class 6.1, UTS-ers could develop creative thinking through their English classes. They learnt about “foodscape” – a modern art which creates pictures with foods and vegetables. Then they brainstormed, prepared simple materials such as cookies, bread, etc. and created their own products. The final models are combination of creative thinking and excellent craft skill. This is the first step for UTS-ers to form their various thinking and creativity – necessary qualities in the modern world.

Nowadays, for people to keep up with the world’s continuous developing pace and become a knowledgeable, helpful citizen, reading has become a bridge connecting our current knowledge to the outside world. Reading is a pathway for students to form their self-learning conscious and retrieve knowledge in the best way possible. From there, our young generations can develop lifelong learning skills and promote a great mentality. However, with our Technology and Society’s extensive development on the rise, consistent reading habits from people are starting to decrease. Social media is a contributing factor competing against the norms with their catchy interfaces, it is like a breath of fresh air to the young generations. The youngsters experience the ease, spontaneity and latest news on these apps, all of which makes the reading-from-a-book habit seem boring and soon to be forgotten. Understanding this current perspective, UTS’s Primary teachers’ team is holding a range of activities to elicit and bring out the joy of reading for the students. Each week, students get excited about the Reading session in the school’s library. This seems like “a new land” for students to seek adventures inside the books’ pages. With our project “Connecting knowledge”, students have gone through many interesting, beneficial activities to nurture their love for reading.       1. Designing Bookmark activity: With the theme of “Inspiring” through every book page, students designed their own creative bookmarks, along with positive, encouraging messages to themselves. In addition, UTSer’s is also shown their creativity and ingenuity through each funny and cute product.       2. Designing Book cover activity: In this activity, students are able to select one of the choices: recreating the cover of their favorite comic or designing a new cover for a storybook they have read before. All of the students were incredibly

Commencing from the academic year 2022 – 2023, the UTS House System has seamlessly integrated itself as an indispensable component of the school’s commitment to delivering holistic education for the UTS Community. Academic competitions and events were organized throughout the academic year to spread the international spirit, promoting teamwork, responsibility, individual talent, and most importantly, strengthening friendships and relationships among the UTS Community. Every member is a gem   The UTS House System operates for students from Grade 3 to Grade 12 at both campuses – Van Lang Complex and Botanique. Each house is a unique color and has its own personality, representing six core values that we always uphold in all activities:   House Color Core value Aquamarine Light Blue Courage Citrine Gold Creativity Emerald Green Lifelong Learning Ruby Red Respect Sapphire Dark Blue Integrity Topaz Silver Contribution   The names were chosen with the strong belief that each of our students is a gem, with unique colors, characteristics, and potential. The role of Educators at UTS is to hone, nurture, and unleash their talents so that they can thrive. The holistic education for students The House Activity Program encompasses two distinct categories in which students will compete: House Academics and House Events. In the House Academics category, students will compete individually as representatives of their own House. They will actively accumulate House points by demonstrating excellent work or displaying a positive attitude in various classroom situations, representing the school’s six core values. Regarding the House Events category, students will participate in inter-House events and competitions throughout the academic year 2023 – 2024. It provides a holistic education for students in terms of academics, skills, physics, and mentality through classroom learning and experiential learning at school. The House Kick-off Ceremony The House Kick-off Ceremony on September 15th is the