乐章一：课程筑基，茱莉亚基因注入艺术课堂
Building the Curriculum - Looking Back on a Journey Guided by The Juilliard School
提到艺术教育，没有人会不提及一座世界级的顶级学府——美国茱莉亚音乐学院（The Juilliard School）。作为在K-12教育邻域的友好伙伴，从2015年起，茱莉亚学院和诺德安达集团已经携手走过10年。而在2025年2月，NACIS与天津茱莉亚学院（美国茱莉亚学院在海外的第一所也是唯一一所海外学院）共同签署了战略合作协议，自此，茱莉亚学院与诺德安达集团在中国区的合作也更加深化和共长。
When it comes to arts education, one cannot help but mention a world-renowned institution - the Juilliard School in the US. As a long-standing partner in K–12 education, The Juilliard School and Nord Anglia Education have worked hand in hand since 2015, marking a decade of collaboration. In February 2025, NACIS strengthened the partnership by signing a strategic cooperation agreement with The Tianjin Juilliard School - the first and only overseas campus of The Juilliard School. This milestone signifies a deepened and more integrated collaboration between The Juilliard School and Nord Anglia Education across China.
而Ms. Sarah与茱莉亚学院的缘分，则是她教学生涯中最为浓墨重彩的一笔。在入职NACIS的第二年，她便远赴纽约参加茱莉亚学院的教师培训，而在今年6月，她又再次踏上这片孕育艺术教育智慧的土地。弹指一挥，相隔十年的两次培训，不仅让Sarah老师的教学认知发生了深刻转变，更让茱莉亚学院先进的教学理念和清晰的课程框架，为她打开了一扇新的大门——从设计“entry point”开启课堂，到引导学生逐步深入课程内容，再到组织小组合作探究，最后围绕大师作品展开思考与反馈，每一个环节都充满了对学生艺术体验的重视和茱莉亚学研艺术教育的精髓。这种“无标准答案”的开放式课程设计，彻底打破了传统艺术教学的束缚，让她意识到表演艺术课堂应是学生自由表达、多元探索的天地。在10年的时间里，Ms.Sarah结合学生的情况和教学时间，用茱莉亚学院的理念和标准，逐步完成了小学部表演艺术课程的搭建。从教学一线的实际出发，结合团队的支持，时刻关注孩子们需求，并将茱莉亚学院的艺术教育理念落实在教学的方方面面，NACIS的艺术课程才既符合国家要求，又兼具国际视野，让孩子们的心中埋下了艺术感知和感悟的种子。无论是音乐教室里学生的自发乐队排练，还是每周五Friday Forum上自信的展示，无一不闪烁着艺术融入生命的晶亮。
Ms. Sarah’s connection with The Juilliard School is a defining chapter in her teaching career. In her second year at NACIS, she travelled to New York to attend Juilliard’s training programme, and in June this year, she set foot on that ground of artistic wisdom again. These two experiences not only allowed her to witness Juilliard’s development over the decade but also reshaped her understanding of teaching. Juilliard’s advanced teaching framework - beginning with a well-designed entry point to engage students, guiding them into deeper learning, encouraging collaboration, and culminating in reflection and dialogue around masterworks - opened a new door for her. Each stage of the process reflects Juilliard’s emphasis on artistic experience and the commitment to the essence of arts-based inquiry. The open-ended nature of Juilliard’s curriculum, free from “standard answers,” liberated Ms. Sarah from the confines of traditional teaching models and made her realise that the performing arts classroom should be a space for free expression and creative exploration. Over the past ten years, Ms. Sarah has adapted Juilliard’s philosophy and standards and built a comprehensive primary performing arts curriculum. Grounded in classroom and supported by her team, she has placed students’ needs at the centre of her work, ensuring that Juilliard’s educational principles are embedded in every lesson. The result is a curriculum that meets national standards while embodying an international perspective, planting seeds of artistic sensitivity and appreciation in every child’s heart. Whether in the spontaneous band rehearsals that fill the music room with rhythm or the confident Friday Forum performances that light up the stage, the spirit of art has become part of daily life at NACIS.
在与茱莉亚学院的长期合作中，Ms. Sarah的角色也从理念的接收者，逐渐成长为实践反馈与课程优化的参与者。十年间，她先后参加过多位茱莉亚学院舞蹈、戏剧等领域的Specialist开设的专题workshop，多次与专家们共同探讨课程实施细节，提出“低龄学生课程缺乏唱歌相关内容”这类来自教学的声音，而后续在茱莉亚课程改版时也新增了大量细化的歌唱教学内容。这种与茱莉亚学院的深度沟通，让她对艺术教育的理解从单一的课堂设计，延伸到了课程体系的共建层面。将大学的最新音乐课程理念搬入到小学课堂得以真正的实现。
Through the long-term partnership with The Juilliard School, Ms. Sarah has grown from a recipient of ideas to an active contributor to refining and co-developing curriculum. Over the years, she has collaborated with numerous Juilliard specialists in dance, drama, and music, engaging in in-depth discussions about lesson design and implementation. Her insights such as the need to enrich singing components for younger students were incorporated into subsequent revisions of Juilliard’s curriculum, which includes a more detailed vocal instruction framework. The meaningful dialogue has extended her influence beyond classroom practice to the broader level of curriculum co-construction, effectively bridging cutting-edge university-level approach and primary education.
乐章二：团队聚力，以专业实力领航学科发展
Building the Team - The Growth of the Performing Arts Team as a Testament to Leadership and Cohesion
从2016年建校时整个小学仅有2名音乐老师到现在整个PA团队拥有16位各有所长的老师，十年时光，Ms. Sarah见证了太多成长与蜕变。经过十年的砥砺前行，NACIS现在已经构建了涵盖小学和中学全学段的以音乐、表演、戏剧、电影为分支的完整的PA团队。从零开始的课程和团队建设更是饱含着Sarah老师及其团队的心血和荣耀。
From only two primary music teachers at the founding in 2016 to a team of sixteen highly skilled and diverse professionals today, the NACIS Performing Arts Department has experienced remarkable growth and transformation over the past decade. Ms. Sarah has witnessed the evolution firsthand, as the team has developed into a comprehensive faculty encompassing music, drama, theatre, and film across both primary and secondary. The creation of a complete curriculum and the establishment of a strong team from the ground up represent not only years of dedication and perseverance but also the collective pride and achievements of Ms. Sarah and her team.
在2025上半年在北京举办的Teacher Conference中，NACIS有8位PA老师开设了工作坊；在2025下半年广州举办的Teacher Conference中，又有5位PA老师开设了工作坊。NACIS的PA团队通过一次次完美的亮相在NAE中国区相关活动中的展现了主导力。
In the first half of 2025, eight NACIS PA teachers led workshops at the Teacher Conference in Beijing. Later this year, five more delivered workshops at the Guangzhou conference, further demonstrating the team’s expertise and leadership within Nord Anglia Education (NAE) China. Through their outstanding performances and contributions, the NACIS PA team has distinguished itself in NAE events nationwide.
而在NAE面对全球50000名的Global Campus Young Musician中，由Sarah老师领衔的NACIS PA团队又凭借出色的活动组织能力荣获最佳组织奖，体现了在活动统筹与执行上的高水平。
Moreover, among 50,000 participants in the NAE Global Campus Young Musician, the NACIS PA team - led by Ms. Sarah - was awarded the Best Organisation Award, recognising their exceptional capability in event coordination and execution on an international stage.
乐章三：硕果盈枝，offer与舞台皆为成长勋章
Bearing Fruit - A Stream of University Offers and Competition Successes
在学科建设上，PA主要聚焦音乐、戏剧、舞蹈三大学科，开展针对性活动，同时涵盖音乐剧与日常表演活动，满足不同学段、不同学科学生的展示需求。十年磨一剑，霜刃小试，在历年的大学申请中，NACIS已经斩获多枚顶尖美校的offer：被纽约大学（NYU）录取的舒彦鸣、赵若骋、被美国顶级文理学院斯沃斯莫尔学院录取早申（ED）的秦艺嘉， 被美国电影学院艾默生电影学院录取的何中静无一不是驰骋在NACIS戏剧表演和音乐剧表演舞台上、在新开设的IB电影学科中崭露头角并且在NACIS就读多年并借助NACIS的强大平台一直在艺术之路上探索的学生！此外，被U.S.News美国最佳文理学院中的维斯大学录取的邹启洋在NACIS的6年里共参与了30+场演出，凭借自己学业上的优异表现、爱好上的全情投入和乐于奉献的无私精神实现了NACIS在顶尖文理学院录取上的突破。他在成功斩获维斯大学的早申录取之后，在12年级毕业后在NACIS度过GAP year，以回馈母校这六年对他的培养。NACIS不仅注重学生学业上的提高，也非常重视对学生在社会责任感和全球胸怀上的培养，他的选择正是这NACIS教育理念水到渠成的硕果。
In academic development, the Performing Arts Department focuses on three major disciplines - music, drama, and dance - while also integrating musical theatre and regular performance activities to meet the diverse needs of students across different year levels and subject areas. After a decade of continuous refinement, our students have begun to shine in university admissions. Offers from top US universities include Su Yanming and Zhao Ruocheng admitted to New York University (NYU), Qin Yijia admitted early decision to Swarthmore College, and He Zhongjing admitted to Emerson College. All of them have honed their talents on the NACIS stage, particularly in theatre, musical performance, and the newly established IB Film course. Moreover, Zou Qiyang, who was admitted to Wesleyan University, ranked 11th among the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News Report, participated in over 30 performances during his six years at NACIS. Through his outstanding academic achievements, wholehearted dedication to his passions, and selfless commitment to serving others, he achieved a breakthrough in admissions to top-tier liberal arts colleges. After receiving early admission from Wesleyan University, he chose to spend a gap year at NACIS following his Grade 12 graduation, to give back to his alma mater for six years of nurturing. The decision exemplifies the essence of our educational philosophy, which not only emphasises academic excellence, but also the cultivation of social responsibility and a global outlook - a philosophy that finds its natural fruition in his choice.
NACIS的表演艺术（PA）ECA从建校初的仅仅5个发展到2025年的28个，规模显著扩大，表演形式不断演变：从最初的单个ECA showcase，逐步发展为冬季的winter show和夏季的summer show两大主流表演活动，而每场showcase的时长最高达到3.5个小时左右，线上线下大show的实时观看人数最高达5万人次。
Since its founding, the NACIS PA ECA programme has expanded from just five activities to twenty-eight by 2025, reflecting both scale and depth. Performance formats have evolved from single ECA showcases to two major annual productions - the Winter Show and Summer Show - Each showcase lasted up to approximately 3.5 hours, with the number of online and on-site viewers for the major performances reaching as many as 50,000.
NACIS在闵行区的各项艺术类比赛中成绩突出，有多名学生斩获乐器类、合唱类和舞蹈类金奖，晋级上海市级比赛，展现了学生扎实的艺术功底与高水平的专业能力。 而在Trinity考试中，诺达学子亦获得了优异的成绩。
NACIS students have also excelled in arts competitions in Minhang, winning gold medals in instrumental, choral, and dance categories, and advancing to the Shanghai municipal finals. These achievements highlight the students’ strong artistic foundation and professional competence. In the Trinity examinations, our students achieved outstanding results, underscoring consistent excellence in performing arts education.
乐章四：社群同心，家校共筑有温度的艺术纽带
Building a Warm Community - A Stage of Connection Between Home and School
在专注于学生艺术教育的同时，Ms. Sarah也将目光投向了家长群体，一手促成了家长合唱团的诞生。“家长们好奇孩子为何能在学校收获如此多的表演机会，也渴望体验孩子所参与的艺术课程。”正是这份期待，让Ms. Sarah与Ms. Marija共同发起了家长合唱团，在每周一次的排练中，Ms. Sarah和Ms. Marija都耐心指导，家长们则彼此鼓励，不断打磨合唱技巧。如今，妈妈们合唱团已经成为了站在舞台中央获得掌声最多的家长社团之一。除此之外，妈妈舞蹈团的炫酷的舞姿也成为NACIS记忆中最美的画面之一。而winter show 和summer show 也是由于家长们的大力支持才能一年比一年出新、出彩。舞台已经不仅仅是舞台，而是成为了家校共创的共生性社区。
While dedicating herself to students’ artistic development, Ms. Sarah also extended her attention to the parent community, playing a key role in establishing the Parent Choir. “Parents were curious about why their children could enjoy so many performance opportunities at school, and they longed to experience the same joy of artistic learning themselves,” she explained. Motivated by the shared curiosity and enthusiasm, Ms. Sarah and Ms. Marija initiated the Parent Choir. During weekly rehearsals, both teachers offered patient, professional guidance while parents encouraged one another and refined their vocal techniques. Over time, the Parent Choir has become one of the most celebrated and applauded parent communities on the NACIS stage. Likewise, the Parent Dance Troupe has impressed audiences with its graceful and energetic performances, becoming an iconic part of collective memory. The success of the Winter Show and Summer Show each year is also inseparable from the parents’ wholehearted support. In this sense, the stage has evolved beyond a mere performance space - it has become a shared, symbiotic community co-created by families and the school, filled with warmth, collaboration, and mutual pride.
乐章五：十年序章，艺术教育再启新程
The Past Is a Prologue - A Future Full of Promise
Ms. Sarah在NACIS的十年，亦是她从一线教师逐步成长为学校表演艺术核心力量的十年。她以小学音乐教师身份加入NACIS从学科老师、班主任做起，再到逐步负责学校的合唱团、外出演出，组织学生参与各类比赛、链接闵行区本土活动。与此同时，她深耕学科发展，担任小学音乐学科负责人，在中外方教师团队中沟通协作，具备出色的文化包容性。
Over the ten-year journey, Ms. Sarah has grown from a primary music teacher into one of the core leaders of our Performing Arts team. Beginning as a subject teacher and homeroom teacher, she took charge of choirs, external performances, student competitions, and collaborations with local cultural initiatives in Minhang District. Meanwhile, as a leader of Primary Music, she demonstrated strong academic leadership, excellent cross-cultural communication skills, and deep professional commitment within an international faculty.
Sarah老师的十年成长，恰是茱莉亚与NAE合作的十年，这十年的Ms.Sarah既仰望星空又脚踏实地，在艺术大咖们的悉心指导下，深耕诺达这片土壤，专业能力突飞猛进，从小学音乐老师发展成全校助理艺术总监。十年时光，Ms. Sarah经历和见证了太多成长与蜕变：从学科的初建到茱莉亚学院的鼎力支持，从最初的教室内的音乐课探索到百老汇音乐剧在舞台上的还原，上海音乐厅、蟠龙天地、迪士尼乐园等都曾留下NACIS合唱校队、乐队的身影。当晨间在NACIS大厅中那台三角钢琴每天都会被不同年级的孩子自发地弹响，那流畅于指尖的除了弹奏的技巧，更多的是孩子们在NACIS耳濡目染的对艺术发自内心的喜爱和表达情感的自信。
Ms. Sarah’s personal growth over the decade also parallels the ten-year partnership between The Juilliard School and Nord Anglia Education. Guided by Juilliard mentors and nurtured by the NACIS community, she has pursued both vision and grounded practice - dreaming ambitiously while working steadfastly. Her expertise has flourished, leading her from a classroom music teacher to the Assistant Director of Performing Arts. During these ten years, Ms. Sarah has witnessed and contributed to countless transformations: from the early establishment of the Performing Arts curriculum to deep collaboration with Juilliard; from exploring music teaching within classrooms to recreating Broadway-style musicals on stage. The NACIS Choir and Orchestra have performed at venues such as Shanghai Concert Hall, Panlong Tiandi, and Shanghai Disney Resort, leaving memorable footprints across the city. As students spontaneously play the grand piano in the NACIS atrium, the melodies flowing from their fingertips reflect not only technical skill but also a genuine love for the arts and the confidence to express emotion through music - a spirit deeply cultivated within the NACIS community.
艺术从来都不仅仅是艺术，它让我们更多地学会用细腻的内心去感受和表达生活的美好。当我们为艺术插上金色的翅膀，它就能带我们去更远的地方。艺术的感受力和空气一样必不可少，当艺术融入骨血，一个人才会拥有更为丰盈、细腻和美好的生命体验。
Art, at its core, is never merely art; it teaches us to perceive and express the beauty of life with sensitivity and grace. When we give art golden wings, it carries us to broader horizons and deeper self-discovery. The ability to feel art, like the air we breathe, is essential. When art becomes part of one’s inner being, it enriches the soul and nurtures a more profound, refined, and beautiful experience of life.
站在10周年的新起点，Ms. Sarah对未来充满期待。她的“小目标”，是坚持上好每一堂表演艺术课，将最有价值的艺术信息传递给每一个孩子；而她的“大期待”，则是让表演艺术成为孩子们通向世界的通用语言，让NACIS的艺术教育在未来十年绽放更耀眼的光芒。正如她所说：“这里是梦想开始的地方，我们会继续为孩子搭建更多舞台，让艺术之花在每个孩子心中持久绽放。”
Standing at the threshold of NACIS’s 10th anniversary, Ms. Sarah looks toward the future with hope and determination. Her “small goal” is to continue delivering every Performing Arts lesson with excellence, ensuring that every child receives meaningful artistic inspiration. Her “greater aspiration” is to make Performing Arts a universal language through which NACIS students can connect with the world and to see NACIS arts education shine even more brightly in the decade ahead. As she said: “This is where dreams begin. We will continue to create more stages for our students, allowing the flowers of art to bloom in every child’s heart - endlessly and brilliantly.”
