Alyssa Hsieh

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and, on behalf of my wife Amanda and our family, express our heartfelt appreciation to you and the entire San Yu Adventist School community.

As we approach the end of our family's first six months in Singapore, my wife and I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you and everyone at San Yu Adventist School for the care, encouragement, and support you have shown our daughter, Alyssa.

When we relocated from Hong Kong earlier this year, it was a significant transition for our family. Before joining San Yu, Alyssa had been struggling with her engagement in school and learning. Over time, she had gradually lost confidence, motivation, and much of the joy she once found in learning. As parents, this was naturally a source of concern for us.

From the very beginning at San Yu; however, we noticed a remarkable difference. The nurturing environment created by the school, together with the genuine care shown by her teachers, has helped Alyssa regain not only her confidence but also her curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.

We are especially grateful to her homeroom teacher, Madam Siew, whose patience, kindness, and constant encouragement have helped Alyssa settle into her new school and feel valued and supported every day. We would also like to thank her Mathematics teacher, Miss Cally, whose guidance and positive reinforcement have inspired Alyssa to enjoy mathematics and believe in her own abilities.

One of the most meaningful indicators of this transformation came as a complete surprise to us. We had never planned for Alyssa to participate in academic competitions this year, as our priority was simply to help her adapt happily to her new environment. Yet, with the confidence she has gradually built at San Yu, she recently achieved encouraging results in receiving a Silver Award in the 2026 Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest (SMKC) and an Honorable Mention in the 2026 Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO).

While we are certainly proud of these achievements, what means even more to us is what they represent: a child who has rediscovered her confidence, enjoys learning again, and is willing to embrace new challenges. These accomplishments are not solely Alyssa's. They are also a reflection of the supportive culture that San Yu Adventist School has created and the dedication of teachers who invest their time, patience, and hearts in nurturing every child.

Please accept our sincere appreciation, and kindly convey our deepest thanks to Madam Siew, Miss Cally, and everyone who has contributed to Alyssa's growth during these past six months. Your care has made a lasting difference not only in Alyssa's educational journey but also in our family's experience of beginning a new chapter in Singapore.

We feel truly fortunate that Alyssa is part of the San Yu family, and we look forward to seeing her continue to grow, learn, and flourish under the guidance of such dedicated educators.

Thank you once again for everything that you and your wonderful team have done for our daughter.

With our deepest gratitude and warmest regards,

Chris Hsieh & Amanda Tsai
Parents of Alyssa Hsieh (Current Student)