引言：近年来，深圳曼彻斯通城堡学校硕果累累：不仅收获了象征全球学术高标准的“摘星揽月奖”，更有学子斩获剑桥录取offer、国际竞赛金奖等卓越成就,成长为大湾区英式国际学校的领跑者。

这些闪闪发亮的成绩单背后，是曼校“全人教育”理念的深耕，是学生们不断追求卓越的精神，同样离不开一个温暖而坚定的支持力量——家委会。正是这条紧密联结的信任纽带，让曼校的教育生态充满活力与温度。

在2026年新年即将到来之际，我们专访了新任家委会主席Vicky博士。这位曾在新西兰学习生活十五年、深谙中西教育精髓的博士妈妈，将分享她对"家校共育"的独到理解，以及她眼中曼校教育的温度与深度。

△Vick博士（左）

Q1：您最初给孩子选择曼校的核心原因是什么？在孩子就读的这几年过程中，哪些教育细节让您持续认可学校的办学理念？

答：第一次来到曼校参观试课时，我在八楼Napier校史馆了解到学校的悠久历史，那一瞬间仿佛将我带回到了曾经生活过15年的新西兰。我17岁离开中国，独自前往新西兰留学，并在当地中学完成了Y13的学业。之后在新西兰生活的十五年里，我见过许多拥有百年以上历史的英式学校，但没想到在深圳这样一座年轻的城市，也能遇到一所历史底蕴如此深厚的国际学校。曼校源自英国母校的传统积淀以及教师团队的亲和力，是我选择这里的核心原因。我的两个孩子入学曼校时都还不满5岁，我和先生一直秉持“先学做人，再学求知”的教育理念，这与曼校所倡导的“全人教育”十分契合。

在过去的三年中，我的两个孩子在老师们positive reinforcement （正向强化）理念的引导下，不断为自己开拓成长路径，一步步实现自我超越。老师们对教育的热忱也深深感染着孩子们，他们不仅以身作则，用心对待日常的教学与非教学工作，不仅给学生们提供多维度的关心，也给孩子们树立了很正向的榜样。  

Vicky博士（前排右四）于2022年参加家委会活动时与代表合影。

Q2：从“曼校家长”到“家委会主席”，身份转变后您对家委会的定位是什么？未来您希望带领家委会，在家校共育方面实现哪些核心目标？

答：孩子在曼校学习了3年，我也一直参与家委会工作，可以说为“家委会主席”做了一个预热。 在我看来，“家委会主席”这个头衔其实并不重要，不管我是普通家长还是家委会负责人，我都会尽我的全力支持学校的发展。 曼校家委会的前辈们很有前瞻性的眼光，推动家委会与学校的互动超越了活动组织的层面，真正走向了“家校共育”的深度协作。

我希望曼校家委会可以带领着曼校的家长群体，真正的成为孩子们学习生涯中最重要的3大支柱之一（负责任的学校，懂得尊重的学生，可以共情的家长）。在这3大支柱中，家长的角色尤其重要，因为我们是最早参与到孩子的成长。我们的言行，每一个选择，都会潜移默化地影响着孩子。内核强大的家长，也一定可以映射到我们自己的孩子。因此，不做‘放手’的家长，而是以积极的心态参与到孩子们的成长过程，保持一个正向解决问题和挑战的心态，是我们在孩子的成功教育这个公式中可以起到的最优化的作用。

△2025年家委会代表与校方举行会议

Q3:曼校一直强调“学术卓越+最具温暖”，您觉得家委会在强化“家校温度”、搭建信任桥梁上，能有哪些具体动作？

答：在这一学年，家委会将会创造更多的机会和家长群体互动。家委执行委员会成员会履行职责，定期与校领导举行例会，从学术增益，学生关怀，以及社交活动三个主要方面做好有效的沟通渠道。我们既要将家长和学生的普声回馈给校方，也会将校方的愿景和使命传播。

△曼校中学家长会

Q4:您认为优质的家校共育，核心是“共识”还是“互补”？面对不同背景家长的需求，家委会会如何平衡共性与个性，让家校协同更高效？

答：‘共识’和‘互补’都非常重要。家长的背景不同，价值观不同，但是我相信家长们把自己的孩子送到曼校来，终极目标必定是想培养一个健康，卓越的孩子，以后可以自己在社会立足，为自己和社会创造价值。这个核心目标确定后，那么达到目标的路上也许会有各种挑战和挫折。这个时候，我们要坚信“专人做专事”。高效的沟通是高效协同的关键。家委们会尊重个性的需求，并协助个性化的沟通和协同，但我们一定会优先共性的需求。

△阅读周期间，家长走进课堂为学生分享英文读物。

Q5:曼校近年在升学、竞赛、个性化培养上成果亮眼（如剑桥录取、国际赛事金奖等），您希望家委会如何联动学校，为学生的成长再添助力？

答: 曼校对竞赛以及个性化培养的意识值得称赞。未来，也可以由有相关经验与资源的曼校的家长来协助指导以及赛事准备。曼校的家长来自不同的领域，都可以发挥自身优势，基于我们的专业知识，和学生们分享当下他们所学的知识与现实世界应用的关联。我们鼓励更多的家长们进入到教室里，和孩子们做类似的分享。这样不仅给孩子们提供了一个学以致用的示例，并且可以给与他们启发及求知的动力。

In recent years, Shenzhen Merchiston International School has achieved remarkable accomplishments: not only has it received awards that reach for the stars, symbolic of global academic excellence, but our students have also secured offers from the University of Cambridge, gold medals in international competitions, and other distinguished achievements, establishing the school as a leading British international school in the Greater Bay Area.

Behind these shining transcripts lies the deep cultivation of MIS's "holistic education" philosophy, the relentless pursuit of excellence by our students, and, equally indispensable, a warm and steadfast pillar of support—the MISPA. It is this tightly-knit bond of trust that infuses MIS's educational ecosystem with vitality and warmth.

As the new year of 2026 approaches, we sat down with the newly appointed Chair of the MISPA, Dr. Vicky. A mother with fifteen years of living and learning in New Zealand and a profound understanding of both Eastern and Western educational strengths, she shares her unique insights on "home-school collaboration" and the depth and warmth of education at MIS as she sees it.

△ Dr. Vicky (left)

Q1: What was the core reason for initially choosing MIS for your child? Over the years of your child's enrolment, which specific educational details have consistently affirmed your trust in the school's philosophy?

A: During my first visit and trial class at MIS, learning about the school's long history in the Napier School History Museum on the eighth floor instantly transported me back to New Zealand, where I lived for 15 years. I left China at 17 to study alone in New Zealand, completing my Year 13 studies at a local high school. In the fifteen years that followed, I encountered many British-style schools with histories stretching over a century, but I never expected to find an international school with such profound heritage in a young city like Shenzhen. The traditional accumulation from its British alma mater and the approachability of the teaching faculty were the core reasons for my choice. Both of my children were under 5 when they joined MIS. My husband and I have always held the educational belief of "character first, knowledge second," which aligns perfectly with the "holistic education" advocated by MIS.

Over the past three years, guided by the teachers' principle of positive reinforcement, my two children have continuously carved their own paths for growth, achieving self-transcendence step by step. The teachers' passion for education has deeply inspired the children. They lead by example, dedicating themselves to both teaching and non-teaching duties with great care. They provide multidimensional support for the students and set truly positive role models.

△ Dr. Vicky (fourth from right, front row) with representatives at a 2022 MISPA event.

Q2: Transitioning from a "MIS parent" to "Chair of the MISPA," how do you perceive the role of the Committee? What core goals do you hope to achieve in home-school collaboration in this new capacity?

A: My children have been learning at MIS for 3 years, and I have been involved in the MISPA work throughout, which served as a warm-up for the role of "Chair." In my view, the title "Chair of the MISPA" isn't the most important thing. Whether as a regular parent or in a leadership role, I am committed to supporting the school's development wholeheartedly. The foresight of the past MISPA members has elevated its interaction with the school beyond event organization, steering it towards genuine, in-depth collaboration in "home-school co-education."

I hope the MISPA can lead our parent community to truly become one of the three most crucial pillars in our children's learning journey (a responsible school, respectful students, and empathetic parents). Among these, the parents' role is particularly vital as we are the first participants in our children's growth. Our words, actions, and every choice subtly influence them. Parents with a strong core will undoubtedly reflect that strength onto their children. Therefore, rather than being 'hands-off' parents, adopting a positive mindset to participate in our children's growth and maintaining a constructive approach to solving problems and facing challenges is the most optimal role we can play in the formula for our children's successful education.

△ MISPA representatives meeting with the school leadership in 2025.

Q3: MIS consistently emphasizes "Academic Excellence with the Warmest Community." What specific actions do you think the MISPA can take to strengthen the "home-school warmth" and build bridges of trust?

A: This academic year, the MISPA will create more opportunities for interaction within the parent community. The Executive Committee members will fulfill their duties by holding regular meetings with school leaders. We aim to serve as an effective communication channel focusing on three main areas: academic enrichment, student wellbeing, and social activities. We will relay the general feedback from parents and students to the school while also disseminating the school's vision and mission.

△ MIS Seniors parents' meeting.

Q4: In your opinion, is the core of quality home-school collaboration "consensus" or "complementarity"? How will the MISPA balance common and individual needs from parents of diverse backgrounds to make the collaboration more efficient?

A: Both 'consensus' and 'complementarity' are very important. Parents come from different backgrounds and hold different values, but I believe that sending their children to MIS ultimately stems from a common goal: to nurture a healthy, outstanding child who can stand firmly in society and create value for themselves and the community. Once this core objective is clear, the path to achieving it may present various challenges and setbacks. At such times, we must firmly believe in "letting experts handle their specialized tasks." Efficient communication is the key to efficient collaboration. The Committee will respect individual needs and assist with personalized communication and coordination, but we will always prioritize the common needs of the community.

△ During Reading Week, parents visited classrooms to share English books with students.

Q5: MIS has recently delivered impressive results in university placements, competitions, and personalized development (e.g., the Cambridge offer, international competition gold medals). How do you hope the MISPA can collaborate with the school to further support student growth?

A: MIS's commitment to competitions and personalized development is commendable. Moving forward, MIS parents with relevant experience and resources can assist in guidance and competition preparation. Our parents come from various professional fields. We can leverage our expertise to share with students the connections between what they are learning and real-world applications. We encourage more parents to enter the classrooms for such sharing sessions. This not only provides children with practical examples of how knowledge is applied but also inspires and motivates their quest for learning.