Announcement丨Head of ISALWIS 欢迎David Griffiths校长加入爱莎荔湾

David’s leadership has been marked by his success in school branding, academic development, pastoral care, staffing, oversight of major construction projects, and summer school organization. Under his guidance, both schools experienced significant growth in student numbers and academic achievement. David is also deeply committed to the development and promotion of extra-curricular education. Notably, he has coordinated and led student expeditions to Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, including Iceland and East Greenland, which have cultivated students' academic interests and encouraged their scholarly pursuits.

Griffiths 先生在学校品牌建设、学术发展、人文关怀、人员配置、重大建设工程督导、暑期学校开展等方面，展现出卓越的领导能力。在他的领导下，所任职的两所学校的学生人数和学术成就方面都有了显著增长。Griffiths 先生还致力于发展和推广课外教育活动。值得一提的是，他曾协调和带领学生前往包括冰岛和东格陵兰岛的北极和亚北极地区进行探险活动，这些活动有效地培养了学生们的学术兴趣，进一步激发了他们对学术的追求。

During Mr. David's previous tenure in China 2015 - 2021, he served as a technical advisor to the Chinese National Rugby Team, contributing to the objectives of the Chinese Olympic Committee. This dedication to fostering excellence and being in the service of others will remain when he joins Liwan School. As David will continue his role as a Governor at Terrington Hall Prep School, UK, and will remain active through various sub-committees of other leading independent schools in the North of England. 

2015-2021年在中国任职期间，Griffiths 先生还担任中国奥委会中国橄榄球（国家队）技术顾问，助力中国奥委会斩获佳绩。加入爱莎荔湾后，他将把追求卓越、关爱集体的精神延续下去。同时，也将继续担任英国特灵顿霍尔预备学校（Terrington Hall Prep School, UK）校监，并作为多所顶尖私立学校的小组委员会成员，为英格兰北部的教育事业贡献力量。

* David Griffiths (centre) helps promote rugby in China by coaching the national youth rugby team. David Griffiths（居中）协助指导国家青年橄榄球队，促进中国橄榄球事业。

For Mr. David Griffiths, fostering a global perspective in students is key to their personal and academic growth. Having studied and worked across different continents, David believes that the diversity within international schools plays a crucial role in shaping young minds. 

对于Griffiths 先生而言，培养学生的全球视野是学生个人与学术成长的关键。在多个大洲学习和工作过的经历，使得Griffiths 先生深信国际学校中的多样性在塑造年轻心灵方面发挥着至关重要的作用。

He states:" Exposure to different cultures at a young age gives students an understanding of the world beyond their immediate environment. It allows them to appreciate diversity, respect other perspectives, and develop skills that are essential in an interconnected global society. It’s not just about the curriculum; it's about how they learn to interact with the world around them."

他表示：“从小接触不同的文化，让学生能够理解超越他们眼前环境的世界。这使他们学会欣赏多样性，尊重不同的观点，并培养在互联全球社会中至关重要的技能。这不仅仅关乎课程内容，而是关于他们如何学会与周围的世界互动。”

David also emphasizes that this global perspective doesn’t just prepare students for academic success but also builds character and leadership. "When students understand the world from multiple perspectives, they learn to be empathetic and responsible leaders," he adds.

Griffiths 先生还强调，这种全球视野不仅帮助学生在学术上取得成功，还塑造了他们的性格和领导力。他补充道：“当学生从多角度理解世界时，他们会学习成为富有同理心和责任感的领导者。”