{"id":48,"date":"2023-03-27T10:50:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T10:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spgs-chengdu.meandhimdesign.co.uk\/welcome-from-the-heads\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:05:24","slug":"welcome-from-the-principal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spgs-shengbo.com\/zh\/about\/welcome-from-the-principal\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome from the Principal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block_4edacd42510ead42358f481f29c59a42\" class=\"relative w-full wp-block-acf-quote-image\">\n\t<div class=\"bg-primary  xl:ml-44  px-10 md:px-24 py-10 md:py-10 lg:py-20 text-white\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-delay=\"700\" data-aos-duration=\"1200\">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"text-base md:text-base lg:text-md   3xl:text-lg xl:pr-84   font-light\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-delay=\"900\" data-aos-duration=\"1200\">\n\t\t\t<q>Combining the academic rigour of a British education with outstanding pastoral care and the unique opportunities of Chengdu and Sichuan, SPGS International School Chengdu inspires every student to think deeply, aim high and thrive.<\/q>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<p class=\"py-10 italic w-full md:w-2\/5 pr-0\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-delay=\"1000\">\n\t\t\tJames Lyng, Principal<\/p>\n\t\t<div class=\"image-container absolute w-56 md:w-96 right-12 md:right-24 md:-mt-20\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-delay=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spgs-shengbo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/James-Lyng-verticle-2-scaled-1920x1200-c-default.jpg\">\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_85082794d56d186eefc8de7a3e4b9f3f\" style=\"padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:100px;\" class=\"relative py-10 px-10 lg:px-0 wp-block-acf-paragraph\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"700\">\n\t<div class=\"max-w-6xl m-auto\">\n\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #ae3331;\">Message from the Principal of SPGSI Chengdu<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">As Principal of SPGS International School Chengdu, I am delighted to welcome you to our school community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At SPGS International School Chengdu, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that combines the academic rigour of the British curriculum with outstanding pastoral care, enriching opportunities and a strong sense of community. We want every student to feel known, valued and inspired to achieve their very best, while developing the confidence, character and independence they need to thrive in life beyond school.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Our students are encouraged to think deeply, aim high and embrace new opportunities. Through excellent teaching, outstanding facilities and a culture of high expectations, we create an environment in which every child is supported and challenged to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Our partnership with St Paul\u2019s Girls\u2019 School in London connects our school with a rich educational heritage and a shared commitment to excellence. At the same time, our location in Chengdu and Sichuan brings unique opportunities to our students, enabling us to offer an education that is internationally minded, locally relevant and rooted in the world around us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">We believe that education is most successful when students, parents and the school work together. Strong relationships built on trust, communication and shared ambition are at the heart of our community. By working in partnership, we can ensure that every student is supported not only to succeed academically, but also to grow as a confident, thoughtful and responsible individual.<\/p>\n<p>I warmly invite you to discover more about life at SPGS International School Chengdu. We look forward to welcoming you to our community and to sharing with you the many opportunities our school has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>James Lyng<\/b><br \/>\nPrincipal<\/p>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_d16d8e840b7b77f727b6aee83818f537\" class=\"relative w-full wp-block-acf-quote-image\">\n\t<div class=\"bg-primary  xl:ml-44  px-10 md:px-24 py-10 md:py-10 lg:py-20 text-white\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-delay=\"700\" data-aos-duration=\"1200\">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"text-base md:text-base lg:text-md   3xl:text-lg xl:pr-84   font-light\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-delay=\"900\" data-aos-duration=\"1200\">\n\t\t\t<q>SPGS International School Chengdu offers a vibrant and forward-looking education that reflects the values we cherish at St Paul\u2019s in London. 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