PSO Weekly Update - Nov 28

1. Concordia Parents Badminton Team Announcement

On November 27, Concordia parents proudly participated in the 6th International and Bilingual Schools Shanghai Tournament, which brought together 24 schools and nearly 500 participants. Participating schools included SAS Pudong & Puxi, Dulwich Pudong & Puxi, NAIS, BISS, Wellington, SUIS, SMIC, Pinghe, among many others. 

After winning the Championship last year, Concordia placed 4th this year — the best result achieved by any international school joining the tournament this time and a performance we are truly proud of.Every parent played with heart, determination, and incredible team spirit, making it a joyful and festive event for our entire Concordia community. 

Congratulations to the Concordia Parents Badminton Team on this outstanding achievement! We look forward to training hard and bringing the championship title back next year.

2. Phoenix Boosters Soaring High

The Phoenix Boosters ran a Thanksgiving concession sales this Thursday, offering refreshments, snacks and spirit gear to fuel the excitement during the ACAMIS Table Tennis Tournament.

We want to extend a huge thank you to the many parent volunteers whose incredible dedication created a strong November presence, from the dazzling HS Musical to the bustling Phoenix Friday and now to this week's tournament. Your efforts are the heart of our community! 

We enthusiastically welcome more parents to join this wonderful team—it’s a fantastic way to build school spirit, meet new friends, and share in the pride of supporting our students. Come be a part of the energy!

3. PSO Presents a Thanksgiving Love Feast for Faculty and Staff

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday for our North American faculty and staff, much like Chinese New Year is for our local community. It is a season for reuniting with family and for reflecting on the things we hold dear.

Recognizing that many of our faculty and staff are spending this beloved holiday far from home and family, the PSO sought to honor their sacrifices with a taste of home. The result was a heartfelt Thanksgiving "Love Feast”, prepared for our school-wide faculty and staff.We are deeply grateful to the various cultural groups and dedicated parent volunteers who rose to the occasion. They generously shared their time and talents, contributing delicious dishes from their home regions to show their love and appreciation for our Concordia family.

On Monday, November 24th, Wittenberg Hall was magically transformed from a conference space into a warm, family gathering place, adorned with beautiful, rustic floral arrangements and digital hearths. For a few wonderful hours, we served and shared a Thanksgiving meal, celebrating the community that makes Concordia so special.

We are continually grateful for our wonderful faculty, staff, and parents—you are the heart of Concordia and models of humility and service for our children. 

4. A Special Treat for Our Seniors!

What a fantastic day it was! Our wonderful Korean parent community treated the Class of 2026 to an incredible spread this week, filling the air with delicious aromas and even bigger smiles.The seniors were delighted with a authentic menu of tteokbokki, eomuk-tang (fish cake soup), and homemade cookies.    

It was a huge hit, with many students coming back for seconds and even thirds!The fun didn't stop there! The joyful atmosphere and tasty food even drew in some hungry visitors from other grade levels, turning the treat into a wonderful, school-wide moment.

A huge thank you to our amazing Korean senior moms for their generosity and hard work in serving our seniors. We are so grateful for your support of the Class of 2026!

5. Thanksgiving Apple Crumble Baking

Last Sunday afternoon, after the crowds from the Christmas Bazaar had cleared, the ovens warmed the air and the scent of buttery cinnamon and sugar wafted through PC Commons.

 

Parent volunteers from multiple divisions gathered to bake apple crumble, a famous North American dessert, for the PSO Thanksgiving Love Feast for Faculty and Staff. Using a recipe passed down from a beloved former Concordia parent, the moms diced apples and mixed batter together, forging new friendships and deepening connections.

The end result was a delicious hit at the Thanksgiving Luncheon.