在這個充滿挑戰(zhàn)與機遇的時代，杭州威雅學校即將迎來一位具有卓識遠見的領航者——Simon Probert博士。他將于新學年正式出任杭州威雅學校執(zhí)行校長。

深耕教育行業(yè)十余年，從一線教學崗位開啟職業(yè)生涯，先后在英國、韓國、中國等地執(zhí)教多年，并在教學主管、學術副校長等崗位上積累了豐富的管理經驗

加入杭州威雅前，擔任上海某知名英式學校首席副校長

教育背景出眾，擁有巴斯大學教育學博士學位，主要研究課程國際化

精通中文，深諳中國文化，致力于培養(yǎng)學生的跨文化思維與全球視野

深耕國際教育十余載

懂卓越 更懂如何造就卓越

Probert博士曾就讀于英國精英男校阿賓頓中學（Abingdon School），因此對英式寄宿學校如何實現卓越有著切身體會。

大學畢業(yè)后，Probert博士便投身教育事業(yè)。他在英國一所中學開啟職業(yè)生涯，離開英國又先后任職于韓國、北京、上海等地多所知名學校。十余年來，他憑借出色的教學能力逐步升任教學主管與學術副校長，在這兩個崗位上又積累了豐富的學術統籌與管理經驗。從細微教學工作到宏觀管理職責，Probert博士深刻認識到只有卓越的學校才能造就成功的學生。

他堅信，每個學生都擁有獨一無二的天分，而教育的真諦就在于激發(fā)潛能，引導他們不斷突破自我。他特別強調，他將致力于在杭州威雅打造一個挑戰(zhàn)與機遇并存的學習環(huán)境，不僅關注學生的學術成績，更注重培養(yǎng)他們的綜合素養(yǎng)，以此延展他們人生的寬度。

“卓越一方面體現在學術能力上，我們要確保學生能進入自己心儀的大學；與此同時，我們深知優(yōu)秀不是分數的堆砌，更是全面能力的體現，無論是音樂、體育、戲劇或辯論，我們都會為學生提供機會，并鼓勵他們積極參與。”

DrProbert

在學術培養(yǎng)以外，Probert博士格外重視社區(qū)文化建設。他主張積極、透明的家校溝通，并堅信濃厚的學校歸屬感能有效促進學生成長。

“我非常期待傾聽威雅家長們的心聲，共同把學校打造成一個極具歸屬感的社區(qū)，我認為這是英式寄宿學校的靈魂，也是幫助學生成功的關鍵?！?/p>

育人先育己

用科研精神看教育

秉持終身學習理念，Probert博士選擇攻讀巴斯大學教育學博士學位。他的博士研究聚焦課程國際化，特別涉及國際課程與國際化學校在中國的發(fā)展。

讀博經歷為Probert博士的教育事業(yè)發(fā)展奠定了堅實基礎，不僅豐富了教育理論，更為他在國際教育領域的實踐提供了有力支持。他將把先進教育理念融入教學與管理，全力打造一個與時俱進的國際化教育體系，引導學生成為能與世界自如對話的人。

Probert博士特別提到，在阿賓頓學校求學使他接受了純正的全人教育培養(yǎng)，因此培養(yǎng)了豐富的興趣與特長。他擅長體育，騎行、跑步與足球是他拿手的三個項目；他還鐘情爵士樂，會演奏鋼琴與薩克斯風。

來到杭州威雅，他希望用自己對教育和生活的熱愛感染每一個威雅學子，鼓勵他們擁抱夢想，成為一個個「有趣的靈魂」。

更了解中國孩子

來自多元家庭的感悟

作為一名在英國長大、卻在中國落地生根的教育家，Probert博士對多元文化有著深刻感悟。他深知，在全球化日益加深的今天，培養(yǎng)學生的雙語能力與跨文化思維至關重要。

在家庭中，Probert博士堅持為孩子營造中英文化并存的成長環(huán)境。他希望孩子們認同自己的中國身份，鼓勵他們在兩門語言中均達到母語水平，并教會他們用不同的思維視角看待問題；來到杭州威雅，他希望復刻這種沉浸式的多元文化體驗，進一步推動包容、開放的校園文化，引導學生尊重與理解不同文化的精髓。

Probert博士已在中國發(fā)展近20年，他精通中文，充分擁抱中國文化，這不僅讓他在教學中更加游刃有余，更讓他成為了連接東西方文化的使者。他將用自己的經歷激勵學生勇于探索，成為具有全球視野的復合型人才。

Probert博士與Mooney校長合影

威雅精神

薪火相傳

創(chuàng)校四年來，得益于Tig Mooney校長的出色領導，杭州威雅學校以新銳之姿，接連取得國際化教育里程碑。

學術方面，IGCSE和A-Level成績持續(xù)攀升，過去兩屆畢業(yè)生中90%被世界前50大學錄取。本學年英國交換生加入，更強化了校園的國際化教育氛圍。

增益活動中，威雅學子百花齊放：橄欖球隊征戰(zhàn)國際賽場，音樂才俊助力年度戲劇，藝術人才在各類校園活動中大放異彩。

追求卓越已鐫刻在杭州威雅的基因密碼中。隨著新學年Probert博士的到來，杭州威雅必將煥發(fā)嶄新活力與希望。在他的引領下，杭州威雅將深化學術創(chuàng)新與全人發(fā)展，用卓越講好「威雅故事」。

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杭州威雅學校坐落于杭州蕭山仙女湖畔，占地200余畝，于2021年9月正式開學，為3至18歲適齡學生提供高品質國際化教育。學校秉承全人教育理念，在追求學術卓越的同時通過多元化的學習體驗挖掘每一位學生的天賦與潛能，幫助他們順利進入心儀的世界知名大學。

文章審核

初審 葉欣

復審 于丹 王建軍

終審 Tig Mooney 賈一夫

In this era filled with challenges and opportunities, WASHZ will soon welcome a visionary leader, Dr Simon Probert, who will officially take up the post of Executive Headmaster in the 25-26 academic year.

Dr Probert brings with him a wealth of experience in the education industry, spanning decades. Before joining WASHZ, Dr Probert served at renowned British boarding schools for nearly a decade, where he made significant contributions as the Head of Studies and Principal Deputy Head.

Dr Probert boasts an impressive academic background, holding an EdD. in Education from the University of Bath, during which time he focused his research on the internationalisation of curricula.

Experienced in International Education

Understand the Art of Cultivating Excellence

Dr Probert attended Abingdon School, a prestigious British boys' boarding school, where he gained firsthand understanding of how elite schools ?define and ?nurture excellence?.

He embarked on his educational career at a local school in the UK. Then he has served at distinguished institutions in Korea, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, etc.Over the past decade, his exceptional teaching skills have propelled him to progressively assume the roles of Academic Director and Deputy Head. In these positions, he has cultivated extensive experience in academic coordination and management.Ranging from detailed teaching practices to macro-level administrative responsibilities, Dr Probert has developed a deep understanding that only excellent schools can cultivate successful pupils.

He firmly believes that every pupil can achieve excellence, and the true essence of education lies in unleashing their potential and guiding them to challenge themselves constantly. He commented on the importance of creating a learning environment filled with challenges and opportunities, paying attention to pupils' academic performance and their holistic development, thereby broadening the width of their lives:

“Academically, excellence ensures our students to go wherever they want to go in the world, but equally ensuring that they develop much broader interests whether that's music, sports, drama or debating.”

DrProbert

Beyond academic development, Dr Probert places great importance on building a community. He believes that joint efforts at home and school are needed to build a campus with a genuine sense of belonging that enables pupils to grow healthily without unwanted distractions, commenting:

"I will be very interested to talk to parents about how we can continue to grow the sense of community as a school."

DrProbert

Self-improvement before Educating Pupils

Treat Education with Research Spirit

Dr Probert is a steadfast practitioner of lifelong learning, an important driving force behind his pursuit of an EdD.His doctoral research examines the internationalisation of curricula, particularly the development of international curricula and schools in China.

Dr Probert's research has laid a solid foundation for his educational career, establishing a robust base for the practice of international education at the highest levels.He integrates advanced educational ideas into teaching and management, striving to create a forward-thinking international education framework that guides students to become individuals capable of communicating freely with the world.

Dr Probert also emphasises work-life balance. He excels in sports, with cycling, running, and football among his strengths. He also has a passion for jazz, playing the piano and saxophone.

At WASHZ, he hopes to inspire every pupil with his love for education and life, encouraging them to embrace their dreams and become "interesting souls."

A Greater Understanding of Chinese Children

Insights Gained from a Multicultural Family

Dr Probert is a professional educator who grew up in the UK but has since taken root in China, having lived here for nearly 20 years and is proficient in Chinese, closely embracing Chinese culture.These and his other multi-national teaching experiences have given him strong insights into multiculturalism.

Within his bicultural family, Dr Probert insists on creating a growth environment where Chinese and English cultures coexist. He hopes his children will identify with their Chinese identity and culture, encouraging them to reach native-level proficiency in both languages and to view issues from different perspectives.At WASHZ, he hopes to replicate this immersive multicultural experience, further promoting an inclusive and open campus culture that guides pupils to respect and understand different cultures.

Moreover, he is intimately aware that developing pupils' bilingual abilities and cross-cultural thinking is crucial in today's increasingly globalised world. This not only enhances his teaching ability but also enables him to be a bridge connecting Eastern and Western cultures.He will use his experiences to inspire pupils to explore the world bravely and become talented individuals with a global vision.

Dr Probert and Mr Mooney

Passing the Torch of Excellence

Since its founding, WASHZ has emerged as a trailblazing newcomer, charting multiple milestones in international education under the 5 years ofleadership of Mr Tig Mooney.

Academically, our IGCSE and A-Level results have continued to improve, with 90% of graduates from the past two cohorts entering the world's top 50 universities. At the same time, the arrival of British scholars this academic year has further strengthened our international education atmosphere. When it comes to enrichment activities, Wycombe Abbey pupils are excelling in many fields, with the rugby team competing internationally, musical talents supporting the annual drama performances, and artistic talents showcasing their abilities across campus events. Achievement has been deeply ingrained in WASHZ's genes.

With Dr Probert's arrival in the new academic year, WASHZ will exhibit greater vitality and aspiration. Under his leadership, WASHZ will promote even greater academic growth and holistic development. We look forward to welcoming him!

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