We are delighted to announce that Mr. Andrew Lancaster, Principal of BISS Puxi, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Magnolia Award as part of the Shanghai Magnolia Awards conferred by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. This recognition celebrates his sustained contributions to international education, community engagement, and cross-cultural exchange in Shanghai.
In 2021, Andrew received the Silver Magnolia Award, and it is an honour for him to be presented with the Gold Award. Andrew was one of only 28 foreign nationals to receive the award this year.
Warm congratulations to Andrew, and heartfelt thanks to our students, parents, staff and partners for their continued support.
About the Magnolia Awards
Conferred by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government to honour foreign friends who have made outstanding contributions to Shanghai’s international cooperation and urban development.
It is one of the highest official honours given to foreign residents and sits just below Honorary Citizenship.
The 2025 decision was issued on 29 August 2025, with congratulations extended at the National Day Reception on 30 September 2025.
Our Appreciation
Thank you to everyone in our community for walking alongside us. Building on this honour, BISS Puxi will continue to provide exceptional learning experiences and care, striving to be a school that our students benefit from, our parents trust, and our community is proud of.
我们欣然宣布，上海英国外籍人员子女学校浦西校区校长 Andrew Lancaster 先生荣膺上海市人民政府颁发的"上海市白玉兰荣誉奖"金质奖章。该奖项旨在表彰他为上海国际教育、社区建设及跨文化交流作出的持续贡献。
2021年Andrew曾获颁白玉兰纪念奖，此次荣膺金质奖章更显殊荣。本年度全市仅有28位外籍人士获此奖项。
谨向Andrew表示热烈祝贺，并向始终支持我校的学生、家长、教职员工及合作伙伴致以诚挚谢意。
关于白玉兰奖
由上海市人民政府设立，旨在表彰对上海国际合作与城市发展作出突出贡献的外籍人士。
该奖项是授予在沪外籍人士的最高级别官方荣誉之一，仅次于"荣誉市民"称号。
2025年度获奖名单于2025年8月29日公布，并于同年9月30日在国庆招待会上举行颁奖仪式。
感恩同行
感谢社区各界与我们携手共进。承此殊荣，上海英国外籍人员子女学校浦西校区将继续提供卓越的教育体验与人文关怀，致力打造让学生受益、家长信赖、社区自豪的优质学府。
