Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network emphasizes holistic education, focusing on the joint development of students' character and academic abilities. Through the Knowle Hall project in Somerset, UK, we offer students unique cross-cultural exchange opportunities. 

Leveraging the Somerset campus, YWIES TX has established a close sister school relationship with the local Haygrove School. Each year, our secondary students travel to the UK for in-depth study tours, experiencing local culture and interacting with Haygrove students.

This year, as part of this ongoing exchange, we welcomed 18 Haygrove students from G7 and G8 for a month-long immersive learning experience at our school.

Two weeks before the arrival of Haygrove teachers and students from the UK, our Residence Hall teachers and students began preparing an "Interest Photo Wall," handwritten welcome cards, and small treats. We hope these gestures will warmly welcome our guests and quickly foster closer connections.

Team Building Icebreaker

On Friday night, guided by the dorm teacher, students gathered in the gym, forming a circle on a rope. By communicating their birthdays, they rearranged themselves from January to December without leaving the rope. Then, wearing gloves, they held the rope in a clockwise sequence, creating a synchronized wave and deeply experiencing the power of teamwork.

Campus Amazing Race

On Sunday evening, the campus "Amazing Race" began! Five mixed teams of YWIES TX and Haygrove students tackled tasks like soccer, basketball, shuttlecock kicking, billiards, and creative challenges in various locations. Through communication and strategic planning, they collaborated to overcome challenges, making the competition exciting. One team successfully completed all tasks, proving that teamwork knows no borders!

Chinese Flower Arranging Introduction

Under the guidance of Ms Dorothy Leung, School Protocal Executive Officer, the Assistant Director of YWIES Residence Hall, students used roses, tulips, peonies, and various foliage to create Chinese-style floral arrangements. They exchanged ideas, pruned leaves, matched colors, and enjoyed the creative process. At the end of the activity, the children left with smiles, carrying their creations.

Wisdom in the Fragrance of Tea

Tea, as a drink, does not seperate people from slumber, but helps people recall their true selves and sit in contemplation of the sun and moon，tea can help people relax and calm down，cultivate their emotions. Guided by Dorothy, Haygrove and our students explored Chinese tea culture, learning brewing techniques and selecting tea leaves and utensils while enjoying music, snacks, and conversation.

Food Beyond Borders

Amid laughter and flying flour, Haygrove students learned to make dumplings, finding it relaxing and unique. They stirred syrup for hawthorn candy and eagerly enjoyed their seaweed rolls. Through collaboration and sharing, they tasted traditional Chinese cuisine and built strong friendships.

These activities are a dance of youth, fostering friendships and improving English skills. As young hearts open, the world becomes smaller, and the future grows larger.