Welcoming Back BWYA Alumni
Now in their 20th year of education, Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) has seen over 1,000 graduates pass through their classrooms and recently welcomed a few alumni back onto campus. With time to see both old teachers and friends, and explore the new facilities now available, the mini reunions were a joyful occasion for all.
Swiss School Beijing Welcomes New Teacher Linda Ninio
The Swiss School Beijing is pleased to welcome Linda Ninio to the team. This is Ninio’s second time living in Beijing, and she comes on board bringing the latest know-how of “Curriculum 21” — Switzerland’s standard curriculum that focuses on competency. It is based on helping students successfully apply the knowledge and skills they acquire at school. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on linking knowledge and skills for the development of the students’ capabilities. Passionate about teaching, Linda sees herself as a learning guide through content-rich and challenging tasks, to encourage them to think by themselves.
3e School Introduces New Art Teacher Mr. Olivier Yang
Mr. Olivier Yang has joined 3e International School as their new Art Teacher. Fluent in English, Chinese, and French, Olivier graduated from CAFA (Central Academy of Fine Art) with a master’s degree in oil painting and mural painting (both tempera and fresco). Professionally trained in a wide array of artistic mediums, Yang brings to 3e an extensive background working with students of all ages, a resourceful and imaginative teaching style, and a talent for instilling art appreciation to inspire his students. His main passion is to foster creativity and open-mindedness into children’s everyday lives.
Aidi School Hosts Qi Pa Shuo inspired debate competition
Beijing AIDI School invited Hu Jianbiao, the training tutor of Qi Pa Shuo, a debating TV show which is very popular among young people, to introduce the fashion culture of their students’ favorite talk show, and bring a Qi Pa Shuo-style debate competition to the school. Both students and parents alike were inspired by the performances.
Deputy Head of Harrow Beijing on Educational Panel at JISE
Mr. John Barker, deputy head of Harrow Beijing (HBJ), delivered a speech at the forum of the 2020 Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) Beijing on October 24 to share Harrow Beijing’s experience during the period of online learning during the school closure. He stressed that school vision and values underpin everything in teaching and it is important to be research-led.
Harrow Beijing Year 3 Holds Book Swap in a Temporary Rainforest Cafe
Harrow Beijing Year 3 have been learning all about Rainforests this term and are helping to save trees by bringing in old books to swap with other classes and year groups instead of buying new ones. Children read and swapped books together in the learning zone after Year 3 changed it into a Rainforest Café.
BSB Announces House Football Competition Winners!
At The The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi, all students belong to a House — either Saxons (Green), Vikings (Yellow), Romans (Blue), or Normans (Red) — and participate in a broad range of sports. The Overall Winner of this Football Competition is the Saxons. Encouragement is given to students to realize their full sporting potential, lead healthy active lives, and develop a lifelong love of the sport.
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) Elementary School Holds Annual Celebration of Diversity
Western Academy of Beijing (WAB)’s annual week-long learning event included in-depth, impactful learning experiences promoting investigations into inclusion, explorations of culture, and discussions about open-mindedness. For the final day, called Identity Sharing Day, children were encouraged to share aspects of their identity by wearing traditional dress.
Dulwich College Beijing Worldwise Academy 2020 Launch Event
X Museum welcomed the 2020 Worldwise Academy (WWA) launch event in November. A panel of experts was hosted by the Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) students to share views on the theme of “no aspiration too big, no inspiration too small” to an audience of students and parents. Panelists shared accounts of their journeys of aspirations and inspirations, failures, and successes. They gave advice about the importance of experimenting to maintain one’s motivation through continuous learning and self-improvement. They all emphasized how learning from failures leads to success, that the journey to success requires strong personal values, and resilience, and constant adaptability while maintaining one’s focus on what matters.
YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten Wins A+Awards
Architizer, the largest online community of architects in the world, announced the winners of the 8th Annual A+Awards, known as the “Oscars in Architecture.” YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten won the 2020 Popular Choice Winners Award in the Institutional (Kindergartens) category. Informed by the latest findings in international education practices and research, the YueCheng Education experts sorted out many education-based requirements and characteristics for learning spaces design and worked closely with Master Ma Yansong and his MAD Firm Architects to ensure that every detail of building the kindergarten was aligned with its educational philosophy.
International School of Beijing (ISB) Holds Time Capsule Ceremony
On the 40th day of International School of Beijing (ISB)’s 40th anniversary year, students reached out to future generations as they laid a time capsule to be opened on the 50th day of the 50th year. It was a proud moment to celebrate four decades of learning, especially for their Grade 2 students, who will be graduating seniors in ten years’ time.
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This article appeared in the beijingkids 2020 December issue
