School News Roundup
Information Session Held in Guangzhou and Shenzhen
15 and 16 June 2013: Keystone Academy
hosted more than 200 parents and children
in Guangzhou and Shenzhen to engage
in discussions about education. Founding
President, Dr. Edward Shanahan, and Head of
Primary School, Mary Jew, led the conversations
focused on exploring the principles behind a
successful education, and the implications
of a successful bilingual immersion program.
The event was hosted in collaboration with
Guangda Bank and China International Capital.
Third Education Salon on Preparing
Children for Success in a Global Society
9 March 2013: What is the meaning of success? What is the real
meaning of education? Founding Director, Dr. Edward Shanahan,
addressed these core issues addressed at Keystone’s second
education salon. Reflecting on his extensive experience at an
educator and parent, Dr. Shanahan listed seven elements to a
successful education: Cross-cultural understanding and experience;
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
education; independent research; collaboration; communication;
willingness to act and effect change; and ethical and moral behavior.
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