On 18th October, Merchiston International School Shenzhen, which has inherited its British alma mater's nearly 200 years of history, culture and educational essence, ushered in the seventh anniversary celebration since it’s founded in the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area.

The celebration ceremony kicked off with a melodious bagpipe sound. Guests from all walks of life gathered with students and parents to witness this important milestone moment of MIS Shenzhen, and expressed their sincere blessings for a better future for MIS.

Seven years of journey, we have been keeping in mind our initial goal, every step forward is solid and firm. From Edinburgh to Shenzhen, two location in one brand, MIS Shenzhen has built a bridge of educational integration and humanistic exchanges for the two campus separated by thousands of miles. It also provides a steady stream of quality international education resources for Shenzhen to gather overseas talents.

Ms. Claudia W.K. Liu, Chief Principal of Lighthouse Education Group, reviewed in her speech the remarkable history of MIS Shenzhen over the past seven years and its encouraging achievements in the field of education. Over the past seven years, MIS Shenzhen has been upholding the core values of ‘Academic Excellence and Eductaion Warmth’, sowing the ‘seeds’ of holistic education and has nurtured nearly 100 outstanding graduates. They have taken MIS as a threshold to enter the world's top institutions and have successfully achieved outstanding results. These achievements are not only a gift to MIS Shenzhen for its seventh anniversary, but also a sincere reward for the care and support for the flourishing development of MIS.

‘MIS is not only a place of academy, but also a bridge connecting reality and dream. I wish our alma mater a happy birthday.’ At this special moment of the seventh anniversary, alumni who are in foreign countries also recorded videos of their sincere blessings to their alma mater, in which they have gratitude for.

‘Ready Ay Ready, over land and sea......’ When the MIS school song “Ready Ay Ready”, which has been sung for nearly two hundred years, was sung once again in the MIS's castle hall. All the guests stood up and sang along with the students.

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This scene also visualised the lyrics of the song, ‘A trumpet sound across the years, her ancient rallying call’.

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In the subsequent commendation session, Mr. Lyu Jianjun, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shenzhen Lighthouse International Education Group and Founder of MIS, awarded certificates of honour and medals to the outstanding teachers in recognition of their dedication to nurturing and educating people with love and care in their positions. They were also encouraged to pursue excellence with more enthusiasm and to be the pursuers and promoters of lifelong learning.

After the ceremony, the guests started a campus tour to see up close the vibrant learning environment and advanced teaching resources. On the football field, a unique garden party was in full swing, with more than ten demonstration projects led by students and teachers, such as mini golf games, STEM programmes, cultural and creative charity sales, etc., spreading all over the campus football field and playground. The laughing and cheering there wonderfully presented the open and diversified campus culture of MIS and attracted the active participation of our guests.

The 7th anniversary marks a new chapter. The start of a new chapter means that more new challenges will be met. MIS Shenzhen will take the celebration as an opportunity to gather the power to build a first-class international school, so that more children can enjoy high-quality international education services in China. Moreover, we will contribute to build an international education demonstration zone in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

At this important moment of seventh birthday celebration. MIS Shenzhen invites everyone to come to the our following Open Day on 23rd October to experience us, the ‘Magic Campus’, which is specially designed for students aged 4-18 years old. National Head of School Shi Guopeng, an expert in international education, will give an introduction of the American AP curriculum. The admissions team will also be there to answer any questions about the curriculum, admission application, scholarships rules, and others of concern to parents.