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Shanghai Shixi High School or Shanghai Shixi Middle School, founded in 1870, is a public high school located in the Jing'an District of Shanghai, China.high school Shanghai

Shanghai Shixi High School was one of the first experimental model high schools certified by the Shanghai Municipality authorities. Founded in 1870, the school changed its name to "Shixi High School" in 1946. In 1953 it was nominated as one of the first key schools in Shanghai.

The incumbent principal of Shanghai Shixi High School, Mr.Dong Junwu, graduated from East China Normal University with a master degree in Mathematics. The school has a teaching team of 5 professional special grade teachers and 78 Middle special grade teachers. Its research groups, including Chinese, Mathematics, English and Physics, have enjoyed high reputation in Jing'an District. It is also honored as the "Municipal Experimental School on Biology and Life Science Courses".

As a partly boarding school, Shanghai Shixi High School enrolls outstanding junior school students and some students of music or sports talent for their further growth and development. Meanwhile, Shixi Middle School actively participates in some international academic research programs such as "Project Healthy Youth" organized by UNESCO. It has also established relationships with schools in Germany, UK, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong, etc.

Partner schools include Dartford Grammar School (England) and St. Peters College (Australia) and Verde Valley School (Sedona, Arizona, USA).

In February 2005, eight Chinese students and two staff from the school visited England for 11 days and spent the majority of their time at St. Mary's Catholic High School, Menston.[1] Since 2009 they have also partaken in exchange programs with St Peters College.

In recent years significant achievements by the students from Shanghai Shixi High School have been witnessed in the national university entrance examination. Students have won more than 100 medals in various kinds of municipal, national and international competitions. Prestigious graduates of Shanghai Shixi High School were admitted to world-famous universities; namely, Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Cambridge University, Johns Hopkins University, Rice University, Cornell University, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, NYU, University of Melbourne and Waseda University.
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CPD (or to give its full name, Continuing Professional Development), is ‘the holistic commitment of professionals towards the enhancement of personal skills and proficiency throughout their careers.’CPD (Continuing Professional development)

In real terms, CPD is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. It is an ongoing process and ensures you continue to be competent in your profession.
Participating in a CPD program delivers benefits to the individual, their profession and the wider community:
CPD ensures your capabilities keep pace with the current standards of others in the same field.
CPD ensures that you maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills you need to deliver a professional service to your customers, clients and the community.
CPD ensures that you and your knowledge stay relevant and up to date. You are more aware of the changing trends and directions in your profession. The pace of change is probably faster than it’s ever been – and this is a feature of the new normal that we live and work in. If you stand still you will get left behind, as the currency of your knowledge and skills becomes out-dated.
CPD helps you continue to make a meaningful contribution to your team. You become more effective in the workplace. This assists you to advance in your career and move into new positions where you can lead,
manage, influence, coach and mentor others.
CPD helps you to stay interested and interesting. Experience is a great teacher, but it does mean that we tend to do what we have done before. Focused CPD opens you up to new possibilities, new knowledge and new skill areas.
CPD can deliver a deeper understanding of what it means to be a professional, along with a greater appreciation of the implications and impacts of your work.
CPD can lead to increased public confidence in individual professionals and their profession as a whole.
The Institute's CPD programme supports our mission “to enhance the international performance of the United Kingdom by setting and raising professional standards in International Trade Management practice”.
The CPD programme allows members of the Institute to maintain and develop their knowledge, skills and competence systematically throughout their career within international trade.
In addition to recognising the development of a member’s technical knowledge, our CPD programme takes into account the enhancement of the practical skills, which are required to operate effectively and professionally within the international trade arena.
How CPD works:
1. You can secure CPD points through a wide range of activities associated with International Trade; these include private study, conferences, meetings, training courses, imparting skills and recognised qualifications. Each activity is allocated a set amount of CPD points, which can be advised by the IOE&IT.
2. You record each activity in your online journal on your member account, selecting whether it relates to contemporary or generic issues, and enter the appropriate points for the activity. You should also upload documentary evidence to support your claim for CPD points.
3. To gain your Continuing Professional Development certificate, you will need to secure a minimum of 100 CPD points per year, 50 from Contemporary Issues and 50 from Generic Issues.
A year’s subscription to the CPD programme costs just £38 a year.
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More than 3.3 million Americans tuned in to watch last month’s nail-biting Wimbledon men’s championship between tennis greats Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic — the highest ratings since the 2012 final pitting Federer against Andy Murray. Overall, Wimbledon viewership in the U.S. soared nearly 30% over the tournament’s two-week run.Children tennis in Shanghai

But while tennis fans remain glued to their TV screens to witness the continued brilliance of star players such as Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams — not to mention the exciting buzz surrounding breakout newcomers like teenage phenom Cori “Coco” Gauff — local courts across the country aren’t seeing quite as much action. According to research by the Tennis Industry Association, participation in the sport among core players (those who play 10 or more times a year) has slipped 15% since 2009. Play occasions, meanwhile, have decreased by 22% over the last decade, reflecting a growing shift toward more casual participation.
Considering that it’s core players who drive the $6 billion tennis industry — they buy about 90 percent of all apparel, shoes, equipment, lessons and court time — the trend is concerning, said TIA executive director Jolyn de Boer.

“Unfortunately, it is not only affecting tennis but the majority of sports in this country. In our constantly evolving society, people are faced with an unprecedented amount of options for activities, and we’re finding that they increasingly prefer to sample multiple activities and experiences rather than commit or dedicate time to one sport,” de Boer explained, also citing the emergence of smartphones and other digital entertainment as a significant factor behind declining participation rates.

So with an eye on the future, the tennis industry is ramping up its efforts to attract new players to the game.

Children are a prime target — not surprising considering research shows that people who begin tennis early in their lives tend to stick with it long into adulthood. Currently, 4.64 million youth are getting their swing on, but the industry is on a mission to reach millions more. “It’s all about the pipeline and getting kids engaged early,” de Boer noted.The United States Tennis Association is putting some serious muscle behind the cause with its Net Generation program, which launched in 2017 and marked the first time the sport has had one unified initiative aimed at kids. Through a dedicated online site, Net Generation brings together players, parents and coaches, offering a platform to locate and register for tennis programs across the country and access teaching and learning resources, and a digital app even lets kids track their training, complete challenges and earn badges for skills mastered. (Registered coaches are required to complete a background screening in compliance with the USTA’s Safe Play policy.)
Our goal is to make tennis accessible and get as many kids involved as possible,” said Leah Friedman, Net Generation’s national manager. “We know that if we can provide kids with a safe, welcoming and fun environment to play and learn the fundamentals of the game, we will keep them in our sport longer.”

And the need for these efforts is about much more than teaching kids the perfect serve or slice shot. “Tennis is a sport that goes far beyond the boundaries of the court. There are so many life lessons to be learned through playing tennis,” Friedman noted. “With Net Generation, we’re investing in the future. If we do this well, these kids will be our future players, our future coaches, our future industry leaders.”

Already, Net Generation is off to a strong start. Registration numbers show the program is well on its way to its initial goal of providing tennis participation opportunities to half a million kids.

The program is also spreading tennis beyond its typical demographics. “We are seeing barriers being broken down and more inner-city neighborhoods embracing tennis programs,” Friedman explained. “With the nets, tape and other equipment we provide, coaches can easily set up play in their communities. You don’t even need a court. You can do it in the street, on the basketball court — any flat surface.”

Also helping to ignite kids’ interest in the game are the inspiring young tennis talents who are making noise on the pro circuit. Take 15-year-old Gauff, for instance, who stole the spotlight at Wimbledon when she became the youngest player in the professional era to qualify for the U.K. tournament, and then pulled off a stunning upset against veteran Venus Williams in the first round. Even before her fairytale run at the All England Club, she caught the eye of Boston-based New Balance, which signed her to a multimillion-dollar
endorsement deal last October.
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An increasing number of British schools are planning to set up campuses in second-tier cities in China, as the country's middle class expands and parents attach greater importance to their children's education.british school in china

More international schools in cities located around the Yangtze and Pearl River Deltas, in Southwest China and around Beijing are expected to open over the next few years."There are many opportunities within China for this type of school because the market is so big," says William Vanbergen, chairman of Wycombe Abbey International Schools Greater China.

He says that the availability of land and the livability of the city are among the most important factors when considering a location.While "a very large piece of land, 10 hectares at least" is necessary for a school's development, Vanbergen says, the key factor lies in "where we can get foreign teachers to come and stay".

His school is going to set up campuses in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, as well as in Xiamen, Fujian province, and Chengdu, Sichuan province.

Ziver Olmez, associate director of strategic development at Harrow International School China, noted that demographics in China have changed radically over the past decade, with the middle class showing the most remarkable growth.

This group of people would like their children to receive a Western education while still retaining a good understanding of Chinese culture, tradition and language, he says.According to the Department for International Trade (DIT) in the United Kingdom, around 10 UK independent schools have established over 25 campuses in China as of the end of last year.

Most of these campuses have been established in first-tier cities.

The number is expected to double in the coming years, with more than 20 British school brands looking to set up shops in China by the end of 2020. This would bring the total number of British campuses in the country to over 50.

Liu Jing, head of DIT Education China, said the growth of the industry can be attributed to a growing awareness among Chinese parents about education and increased government support."More and more Chinese parents are willing to increase the investment in their children's education and want their children to become internationally educated without forgetting about their roots," she says."Meanwhile, the Chinese government has issued policies to encourage investment in private schools and to regulate the development of private education."

Li Sheng, a mother of an 8-year-old boy who moved her family to the UK several years ago, says there is no rotation model in British schools, which means good teachers in those schools do not travel abroad to teach in their overseas campuses.

But studying in those international schools will make it easier for Chinese students to apply for British universities, given their reputation and the credibility of the recommendation letters they receive from teachers, she adds.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised a more powerful powertrain option in future Model S and Model X vehicles, as well as the next-generation Roadster sports car, which will push acceleration and speed beyond the current high bar known as Ludicrous mode.To get more news about tesla top speed, you can visit shine news official website.

Musk tweeted Wednesday evening “the only thing beyond Ludicrous is Plaid,” a teaser to a higher-performing vehicle and a nod to the movie “Spaceballs.”These new higher-performing versions of the Model S, Model X and Roadster will contain what Musk describes as a Plaid powertrain and is still about a year away from production. This new powertrain will have three motors, one more than the dual-motor system found in today’s Model S and X.

This Plaid powertrain has already seen some action. Tesla revealed Wednesday that a Model S equipped with a Plaid powertrain and chassis prototype had lapped Laguna Seca racetrack in 1:36:555, a second faster than the record for a four-door sedan.

The “Plaid” powertrain will not be offered in the lower-cost Model 3 or Model Y, which isn’t expected to go into production until late 2020. Musk also promised that this Plaid powertrain will cost more than “current offerings, but will be less than competitors,” without explaining what that means.

Close followers of the automaker might recall hints of a three-motor powertrain in the past.

When Tesla unveiled a new Roadster prototype in November 2017, Musk said it would have three motors and be able to travel a whopping 0 to 60 miles per hour in 1.9 seconds with a top speed of 250 mph or even more. The Roadster isn’t expected to go into production until 2020.

What is new are Tesla’s plans to make this more powerful three-motor powertrain available in the Model S and Model X. And it stands to be an important option, if it does in fact materialize. The Model S has been around since 2012; since the introduction the cheaper Model 3, sales have dipped.

And yet, Musk has said the X and S won’t be getting a major refresh. If Tesla hopes to maintain demand for either of its higher-margin luxury vehicles, new trims like this Plaid powertrain will be essential.

Tesla first announced Ludicrous mode in its Model S vehicles way back in July 2015. As shareholders and customers awaited the Model X to arrive, Musk unveiled several options for the company’s Model S sedan, including a lower-priced version, longer battery range and “Ludicrous mode” for even faster acceleration.

Ludicrous mode, which improved acceleration by 10% to let drivers go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, came about as a result of an improved battery fuse. This new fuse, Musk explained in a blog post at the time, has its own electronics and a tiny lithium-ion battery that monitors current and protects against excessive current.

Tesla also upgraded the main pack contactor with a high-temperature space-grade superalloy instead of steel. This enabled the battery pack to remain “springy” under the heat of heavy current. In the end, the max pack output increased from 1300 to 1500 Amps.

Ludicrous was a $10,000 add on for new buyers. Tesla did reduce the price for existing Model S P85 owners for the first six months following the announcement and sold them the pack electronics upgrade needed for Ludicrous mode for $5,000.
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While Bayern Munich was battling for a positive result in Piraeus, Bayer Leverkusen tried in vain to avoid its third consecutive defeat. Peter Bosz’s men tried to play it safe. They had more of the ball, more shots, and the usual luck. Alvaro Morata scored the only goal with a header when ‘kusen vacated the field for Lodi to deliver a nice cross. Leverkusen has lost all three of their opening matches. They’re as good as eliminated.To get more news about real madrid bayern, you can visit shine news official website.

Elsewhere, Manchester City crushed Atalanta 5-1 behind a hat-trick by Raheem Sterling and a brace by Sergio Aguero. Phil Foden was sent off in the 81’ minute, so City might have to try a little harder next time.

Juventus went down 1-0 to Lokomotiv Moscow after half an hour, but the train never reached the station after Paulo Dybala scored two goals in as many minutes. Tottenham Hotspur rediscovered the joy of winning with a 5-0 win over Red Star.

PSG looked rather suboptimal scoring only one goal in the entire first half. They added four more after Kylian Mbappé came on in the 51’ minute. You may have heard of him. He’s pretty good: he scored three goals of his own and assisted one more by Mauro Icardi.

And Real Madrid beat Galatasaray 1-0 thanks to a goal by Toni Kroos assisted by Eden Hazard. That result puts Real in second place in Group A, behind PSG.Astounding news from Spain! The director of OKDiario went on TV and revealed exclusive information that Real Madrid was going to make Bayern a deal they could not refuse this January: they will take Robert Lewandowski off Bayern’s hands, not for money, but in trade!

Sounds like a deal to me! The Bayern front office feels very awkward about the fact that Lewandowski has scored 20 goals in 17 games and it’s only October. Winning games on all that “individual brilliance” instead of beautiful, Guardiola-esque teamwork is a bad look, so they’ll be sure to take Bale (2 goals, 2 assists in 7 games) or Jovic (errr, nada in 9 games) to even things out. The sooner the better! Hence he’ll board a magical pumpkin coach and a team of Spanish-speaking pink unicorns will carry him to Madrid in the January transfer window.

The LOLs are coming hot and fast today: according to the Don, the most reliable news source in Spain, Real Madrid is counting on its “good relations” with Bayern Munich to negotiate a totally different trade from the one outlined above: Los Blancos want to trade Luka Jovic (0 goals, 1 start) for Serge Gnabry (6 goals, 5 assists, 11 games).

See, if you go on Transfermarkt, you’ll find that Serge is valued at €60m, EXACTLY THE SAME AS LUKA JOVIC! So you know it’s a fair trade. Bayern still has too many starters on the German national team anyway.

Mai is safely under contract and has played regularly for Bayern II in the 3.Liga this season. He has started and played a full 90 minutes in eleven games. Is it merely coincidence that he extended his contract with Bayern Munich just days ago? Probably not.
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