On May 30th, our school held the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025 and Principal’s Awards Presentation for whole school. The day was not only a celebration of academic achievements but also a tribute to character, growth, and individuality.
This year’s graduates are a group of young individuals with diverse personalities yet remarkable camaraderie. Coming from different family backgrounds and destined for universities and life paths around the world, they supported and encouraged one another throughout their IB journey, setting an inspiring example for younger students with their actions.
Graduates Yeonjin K and Tia B delivered powerful speeches. They reflected on their IB experiences—the moments shared with teachers and classmates—and expressed touching wishes and aspirations for one another. From IAs to EEs, from CAS reflections to TOK explorations, every effort converged into a brilliant constellation of achievements at this moment. We are immensely proud of the Class of 2025 for their accomplishments and deeply moved by the legacy they leave behind. Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! Here, we invite everyone to revisit the CAS project video created by the graduates as a tribute to their high school years.
That evening, graduates, their families, and teachers gathered for a graduation party at the outdoor terrace of the W Hotel in North Bund, marking the perfect finale to this journey. Principal Diane Vaughan presented each graduate with their diploma, along with the graduation photos taken that day and other commemorative gifts.
Against the stunning backdrop of the Shanghai skyline and neon lights along the Huangpu River, there were no rigid seating arrangements or elaborate banquet protocols—only carefree dancing, bursts of laughter, and hugs and tears exchanged under the sunset glow. To the rhythm of music, these extraordinary young people cherished their final school moments in the most natural way—heading toward the next chapter with full hearts and bright expectations, while every memory of this night would remain as radiant as the Shanghai skyline.
From the academic glory of the day to the youthful revelry of the night, the Class of 2025 uniquely embodied the dual meaning of graduation: a solemn tribute to the past and a passionate declaration for the future.
Additionally, congratulations to all students who received this semester’s Principal’s Awards - Confidence. The recipients are:
Year 1 – Aiden C
Year 2 – Eliana M
Year 3 – Gordei S
Year 4 – Yunmo W
Year 5 – Yi Wu C
Year 6 – Genevieve C
Year 7 – Cynthia Z
Year 8 – Boxun F
Year 9 – Eashan
Year 10 – Chengyi W
Year 11 – Amos N
Year 12 – Beatrice D C
Year 13 – Yeonjin K
As we approach the final days of the 2024-2025 academic year, I extend my gratitude to every member of our vibrant community for your support over the year. It is a pleasure to lead such a dynamic community, and I hope everyone finds time to rest and rejuvenate this summer.
Last week, as part of the Living Legacies series, our school had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Chen, an associate professor of economics and parent of an eighth-grade student, to speak to our Grade 10–12 students. In her lecture, Ms. Chen explored the causes and effects of the U.S.–China tariff dispute, blending professional insight with personal experience to bring the topic to life.
After years of learning and growing at NAIS Pudong, Kayson successfully completed his high school journey with firm enthusiasm and unremitting efforts. Standing at the node of graduation, he is about to go to Raindance Film School in London to start a new chapter of his creative life.
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