Student-Designed Playground Opens at Western Academy of Beijing
Launched with the help of a gift from Parent Link, Middle School students met with WAB teachers and administrators, parents, school facilities managers, and playground developers to communicate their different ideas and perspectives.
“The StuCo was methodical with the research, giving voice to the student body and making sure they were representing as many viewpoints as possible,” Principal Marina Frias said. “The main goal is to honor the need to be social and active.”
Because of the students’ input, the new playground area has several dynamic climbing structures, swinging equipment, a zip line, a big slide, green space, trampolines, and social areas.
Canadian International School of Beijing’s Grade 5 Students Present “Who We Are”
As part of this year’s “Who We Are” IB unit of inquiry, Grade 5 students at Canadian International School of Beijing spent time inquiring into the different systems of the human body. Students chose one body system as their research topic, wrote a research paper, made models of the body system, and presented to an audience, where they were given scores and feedback to improve their presentation skills.
CNY celebration at AISB-Hope International
AISB-Hope International Chinese Department organized some really nice Chinese New Year activities for all their students. Even if they are online, they really enjoyed learning more about the history, culture and making some nice decorations!
Take Your Brushes, Get Set, Paint!
Dulwich College Beijing students entered the fabulous world of face painting for a recent House Art Competition. Students had to work collaboratively to design five distinct looks based on the five Chinese natural elements: Wood, Earth, Water, Fire, and Metal. Each House demonstrated amazing creativity and initiative through interpreting, planning, and hand-painting their themes in unique and original ways!
Book Week at BSB Sanlitun
To celebrate the World Book Day on Friday, Mar 5, students and teachers at British School of Beijing, Sanlitun dressed as characters from a book! It was a great chance to share their favorite stories and learn about new worlds to explore! There was also a ‘Sponsored Read’ event where Primary students read silently in the school hall for as long as possible in their time slot. It is impressive to see how much they concentrated on their reading!
BWYA Wolves Talent Shows
Earlier this term, the Beijing World Youth Academy students enjoyed the ever-enthralling Wolves Talent Shows. Last year due to the emergence of the Coronavirus, the performances were unfortunately canceled, but this year with ample precautions in place, nothing was able to stop the students from enjoying the events! This year’s performances including acts ranging from beautiful solo vocals to melodious piano recitals, dynamic street dance, to Korean sword dancing.
100% LAMDA Pass Rate at Harrow Beijing
Harrow Beijing is delighted to announce the 100% pass rate of the recent LAMDA examinations for all students! Out of the 62 candidates, including students from LAMDA Saturday School, 45 students got the Distinction grades, and 17 students got the Merit grades. Seven students achieved medals.
Opening Ceremony of AIDI Art Design & Music High School and the Strategic Cooperation Signing Ceremony
The new opening ceremony of the Art Design & Music High School and the signing ceremony of AIDI & ACG strategic cooperation were held in Beijing AIDI School on Jan 28. At the signing ceremony, Principal Liu Li pointed out that AIDI School has been working in the field of basic education and diploma education for 22 years, with the advantages and precipitation from ACG Education Group will definitely create a new business model of art education in China and create a new spring full of warm sunshine.
BIBA Hosts Open House
Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) invited prospective parents to join their Open House on Mar 28. They got a chance to learn more about life at BIBA, explore their innovative teaching practices, and gain an in-depth understanding of the school-running characteristic.
BSB Shunyi students enjoy learning back on campus!
The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi students are really excited to be learning together with their classmates again! Their world class teachers and engaging learning environments ensure their students love coming to school!
ISB Conducts 28th BEIMUN Conference Online
Beijing’s oldest international school has hosted the annual Beijing Model United Nations (BEIMUN) conference since 1993 and this year from Feb 25-28, ISB virtually hosted the event. Under the theme of ‘Discourse in a fragmented world,’ over 600 students from 35 schools representing 10 countries dialed in! Delegates considered issues from emergency global health responses to post-pandemic economic recovery and media bias.
Meet YCIS Beijing’s New Co-Principal
YCIS Beijing welcomed Ms. Jessica Sun, the new Chinese Co-Principal and member of the School Leadership Team (SLT) in January 2021. Ms. Sun has been with the Yew Chung Foundation since 2003. She taught as a secondary Chinese coordinator at YCIS Beijing before taking on the role of Co-Principal at Yew Wah Beijing two years ago. In her new role at YCIS, she looks forward to reinforcing the school’s mission and reconnecting with old colleagues.
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This article appeared in the jingkids 2021 March issue
