What’s happening in Beijing’s international school community? British explorers, gardening, and more in this month’s Circuit.
Three-Time World Record Holder Ash Dykes at DCB
British explorer Ash Dykes, the first person to walk the length of the Yangtze, talked to DCB students about believing in yourself and the value of meticulous planning to achieve your goals. Having traversed the length of Mongolia and Madagascar, Ash provided tips on breaking down challenges into manageable steps.
Harvest Season at BCIS
Beijing City International School (BCIS) nursery and kindergarten students have been busy harvesting the fruits and vegetables of their labor in recent weeks, picking produce from their downtown campus roof garden. Parents joined students to make delicious dishes, enhancing students’ understanding of the garden-to-plate process and knowledge of sustainable practices.
Mid-Autumn Fun at BWYA
As part of Beijing World Youth Academy’s (BWYA’s) Classroom Without Walls Program, the lower primary school will be enjoying seven trips throughout this academic year. On September 12, K-Class had an exciting time making mooncakes, grain paintings, and tie-dye tea towels. All of this feeds into the school’s motto, Locally Grounded, Globally Aware.
YCIS Beijing 2019 Welcomed BBQ
Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS Beijing) Annual Welcome BBQ was again a great success and the best way for new and returning families to mingle and get acquainted. The information sessions held by the academic staff for parents were also well received.
Harrow Beijing City Campus Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations
On September 11 and 12, Harrow Beijing City Campus celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival by coloring the traditional “Tuye” and making mooncakes, while sharing traditional legends and stories throughout the community.
ISB High School Club Fair
The International School of Beijing’s (ISB’s) commitment to variety and student learning was on full display at the High School Club Fair on August 28, with over 40 organizations for students to choose from. Many clubs featured were dedicated to charity and engaging with the outside community.
Welcoming Party at Beijing No.55 High School
On September 6, Beijing No.55 High School (BJ55) had a “Welcome Party” giving the students an opportunity to meet new students and rekindle old friendships, expanding students’ circle of friends in a cheerful atmosphere. Teachers and students of all grades participated in this activity.
House of Knowledge Grade 1 Entrance Ceremony
House of Knowledge (HoK) held a solemn entrance ceremony for the G1 students called Schultüte. Schultüte means “school cone” in German, and the ceremony is a German tradition which dates back to the 17th century. They uphold this tradition to make the first day of elementary school extra sweet for students.
Grade 11 Field Trip to The Hutong with CISB
On September 11, Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) Grade 11 students accompanied by their teachers visited The Hutong to participate in a day of team-building activities. Students came back from this trip as a happy community of learners, each reflecting very positively on the experiences they gained.
Annual Community Picnic Celebrates WAB’s 25th Year
Bigger and better than ever, Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) held its annual Community Picnic on August 31. This year they celebrated WAB’s 25th anniversary with music and a range of happenings for every member of the WAB community to enjoy.
BIBA Mid-Autumn Festival
Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA) Elementary School celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival this month. Teachers worked together with students to create an enriching cultural experience. The parent community also supported and provided a mooncake making session.
First Day of School for German Primary Class 1 at BSB, Shunyi
On their first day of school ceremony, each first grader of The British School of Beijing, Shunyi (BSB Shunyi) German Primary School received a huge colorful “school-bag” (Schultüte) filled with sweets from their parents. Older students also gave them a lot of positive wishes as they started their school life.
This article appeared in the beijingkids October 2019 Family Foodies issue
