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Harrow Beijing Appoints New Deputy Head
Harrow Beijing has announced the appointment of Mr. John Barker as Deputy Head. He joins Harrow Beijing from Bavarian International School in Germany where he spent five years as Principal and Deputy Director. Originally from the UK, Mr. Barker is thrilled to be joining the Harrow Beijing community.
3e New Elementary Principal Announcement
3e International School are welcoming a new Elementary Principal, Mr. Jim Fidler. Mr. Fidler has worked as Principal and Assistant Principal in a number of schools in Australia, and spent 17 years at the International School of Beijing (ISB) as a teacher and Assistant Principal.
ISB Showcases Campus Improvements
At the International School of Beijing (ISB), construction over the summer holiday gave rise to new facilities and updates including a bright new façade, and a redeveloped, enlarged elementary school library. The ISB community also looks forward to unveiling its ongoing Facilities Master Plan project, including new arts and theater centers, plus remodels of the Early Years Learning Center and MS/HS Design center. These innovative learning spaces are set to open in 2019 and 2020.
BSB Sanlitun Welcomes New Head of Primary
Ms. Anne Marie Nield is the new Head of Primary and Assessment and Reporting Leader at The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun (BSB Sanlitun). She brings with her 19 years of teaching experience, having taught in two schools in the Middle East as well as for many years in the UK.
BWYA Receives WASC Accreditation
Following an in-depth investigation and visit from the accreditation committee, Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) received full K-12 accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), effective until 2025. BWYA now joins the list of 48 schools in mainland China to have received WASC’s approval. WASC was established in 1962 with the mission of assuring the quality of educational institutions.
First Day of WAB’s 25th Anniversary Year
Celebrating its 25th anniversary year, Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) welcomed its students and families for the first day of school on August 14. Innovative new learning spaces throughout campus enhance WAB’s world renowned educational programs.
This article appeared in the beijingkids September 2019 Family Foodies issue
PHOTO CREDITS: Courtesy of Harrow Beijing, 3e International School, Hope International School, BSB Sanlitun, BWYA, WAB
