CIS Foundation Day | Foundation Day · Colors of Innovation
On September 9th, it was CIS Foundation Day, and we celebrated this special day with an event full of creativity and colors. From Kindergarten to Elementary and Secondary School, four large-scale oil paintings were completed together, offering the school sincere blessings with their inspiration and passion.
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At the same time, Head of School Nathan gave a wonderful retrospective, leading everyone to look back on the growth of CIS and sharing precious moments of the campus.
On Foundation Day, Head of School Nathan delivered a wonderful speech. He led all the teachers and students to review the history of CIS from its founding to the present, and displayed precious photos from the period of campus construction.
When the children saw the familiar campus scenes, they exclaimed one after another: “This is the current school gate!” “This is our gymnasium!” For a moment, the entire auditorium was filled with laughter and exclamations of surprise.
The Head of School said that it is precisely because of the hard work of all the faculty and staff that CIS can continue to grow and shine with its unique brilliance.
Before-and-After Comparison of the School Gate Construction
Through a series of before-and-after comparison photos, the children not only saw the changes in the campus but also experienced a deep emotional connection with the school.
In this process, they realized that their stories and the school’s story are being written together, forming a strong sense of belonging.
First Orientation Day
First Academic Year Student Group Photo
First Sports Day CIS Four Houses First Appearance
On this special day, the school specially invited Filipino artist Marvic Gile to work together with students from kindergarten, primary school, and secondary school to complete four large oil paintings.
Under the guidance of the artist, the children freely released their creativity on the canvas, with each stroke of color carrying the unique memory of CIS.
Marvic Gile
Filipino Artist
Officially indicated by the Philippines Consulate/Philippines Embassy of Guangzhou
The art creation scene was filled with a lively atmosphere. The children worked together in front of the canvas, some focusing on depicting details, while others used broad strokes to spread colors.
Works Introduction
Early Childhood Education & Kindergarten
The Lady with Flowers
This enchanting piece features a single figure surrounded by a halo of blossoms, symbolizing the blossoming ideas within young minds. It illustrates that even at five years old, students grasp complex metaphors and express their creativity.
Elementary School (G1-3)
The Garden Mosaic
In this work, hundreds of mismatched petals and leaves come together, showcasing an intuitive master-class in systems thinking. Students learned to negotiate scale, overlap, and negative space, fostering essential critical thinking skills.
Elementary School（G4-6）
The Underwater City
This dynamic piece features fish, coral, and typographic bubbles that hide subject-specific riddles—transforming retrieval practice into an engaging treasure hunt. It encourages students to apply their knowledge in innovative ways, deepening their understanding of art and various subjects.
Secondary School (G7-8)&(G9-11)
The Dragons of Conflict & Peace
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In these two powerful representations, a crimson-eyed warrior dragon and a pearl-white peacemaker dragon share the same sky. This artwork prompts students to debate perspectives, fostering empathy and critical literacy as they explore the complexities of conflict and resolution.
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Through cooperation and interaction, they not only completed their own piece of artwork on the canvas, but also experienced the importance of teamwork and emotional expression in the process.
Photos of the Creative Process of Each Division
This innovative artistic co-creation was not only a “birthday gift” for the school, but also a cross-division and cross-cultural educational experience. It allowed the children to learn to appreciate diverse forms of expression, and also to experience the power of communication and collaboration through cooperation.
The celebration of Foundation Day was both a commemoration and a shared witness. The children used paintbrushes to depict the dreams in their hearts, and the Head of School used stories to connect the past with the future.
As CIS’s vision states: “Innovate Today · Lead Tomorrow,” every creative expression and every collaborative exploration is an important step for the children on their journey toward the future.
On the educational path of “Academic Excellence, Caring Community,” CIS will continue to walk hand in hand with parents and students, jointly writing the extraordinary chapters that belong to CIS