What’s happening in Beijing’s international school community? Experience cultural heritage, sports matches, and more in this month’s Circuit.
BCIS PYP Exhibition 2019
This year’s Beijing City International School (BCIS) Primary Years Program (PYP) exhibition took place on June 5 and 6. The young scholars and creatives tackled a wide range of subjects including video game addiction, animal welfare, sports, and a future for humans in outer space.
Let Your Dreams Fly at Ivy Schools
At the graduation ceremony held by Ivy Bilingual School Orchid Garden Campus, children delivered a drum performance, choral singing, and role-play dance. The children worked hard in practice, and tried their best despite challenges. This grit will pave the way ahead for their future growth.
Graduation Ceremony at Beijing No.55 High School
Beijing No.55 High School International Students Section held a graduation ceremony for grade 9 and grade 12 students. Leaders, honored guests, and parents gathered together to witness this joyful and festive occasion.
Just Another Brush on the Wall
One of the main highlights of the Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) campus are its murals. Year 8 and 9 Secondary Arts students joined the Arts Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) in January with the goal of designing and producing a mural.
2019 Harrow Beijing Speech Day
On 28 June, Harrow Beijing held the annual Speech Day, an important occasion in the school calendar, when teachers, students, and parents gather together and celebrate the academic pursuits of the students. Mr. Shinkfield, the Head Master, delivered speeches and gave awards to the students for their achievements.
House of Knowledge Summer Parties
To mark the end of the 2018-2019 school year, House of Knowledge’s Chaoyang Park, Shunyi, and Xinglong Campuses each hosted an annual water-themed Summer Party. They had a great turnout, and everyone had fun.
CISB 2019 Summer Camp
Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) students have successfully completed the first three weeks of summer camp, spending the time engaged in a series of activities. Both parents and students are very pleased with their camp experiences.
Celebrate And Share the Arts (CASTA) at ISB
International School of Beijing’s (ISB’s) annual CASTA (Celebrate And Share The Arts) festival was a colorful, all-singing, all-dancing example of how art features in a healthy, whole-child education. In art and performing art classes, elementary school students explore their creativity along with their academic pursuits.
BSB Shunyi’s Got Talent
The Primary school students at British School of Beijing, Shunyi (BSB Shunyi) showcased an impressive range of talents which included singing, dancing, instrumental performances, magic, acting, and reciting poetry at the BSB’s Got Talent Show. Congratulations to all performers who showed a high level of performance skills, risk-taking, self-confidence, and resilience on stage.
3e Charity Community Day
3e International School held their annual 3e Charity Community Day, raising over RMB 3,000 revenue for Living Water Children’s Home. Children were entertained with recycle-and-reuse-themed arts, crafts, and games organized by 3e teachers and the Parent Council.
BWYA Travels the World
Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) embarked on their annual trip week. The trip week is part of the Classroom Without Walls Program, aimed at taking the learning experience out of the classroom, and into new and exciting settings, covering five major areas: Culture, History, Community Service, Language Practice, and Subject Learning.
Jingxi Ancient Road Research Tour with Beijing Haidian Kaiwen Academy
Sixth grade students of Beijing Haidian Kaiwen Academy started a research and study activity on Jingxi Ancient Road in Mentougou. From Shuiyuzui Village to Niujiao Ridge, and then to the former residence of Ma Zhiyuan, students learned the history of Jingxi Ancient Road and how to identify various plants during their walk.
This article appeared in the beijingkids July-August 2019 Teen Takeover issue
