Grade 10 students experienced a full week of work through WAB's World of Work program. One student said, "This is the best week I have had in Grade 10," while another student learned, "I have decided I definitely do not want to work in an office."
World of Work
Grade 10 students experienced a full week of work through WAB's World of Work program. One student said, "This is the best week I have had in Grade 10," while another student learned, "I have decided I definitely do not want to work in an office."
Leaving Teachers
WAB wishes a fond farewell to all leaving teachers and wishes them the best in their future endeavors. These teachers will be missed but we know they'll stay in touch through WAB's Worldwide Community.
WAB's One and Only Class of 2009
"WAB is a place where it is OK to be different, where it is cool to have unique ideas," said Davin Mackenzie, WAB parent and former board member as he addressed the Class of 2009 at the Grade 12 celebration.
Books, Books, Books!
The Finalists and Winners of the WAB Living Pen Short Story Competition devoured the new books they selected for submitting their own creative stories.
MS ISTA Festival, Hong Kong
Recently a group of 12 Middle School students attended the International Schools' Theatre Association in Hong Kong.
Congratulations to the Class of 2009
WAB's third class of Grade 12 students graduated at the Confucius Temple on June 6. Read HS Principal Rena Mirkin's address to the Class of 2009.
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Community
The WAB Leavers Ceremony
In order to properly bid farewell to leaving students, staff and their families, but to also acknowledge and thank them for their continued support of the WAB Community, and to stay in touch with the WAB Alumni Network (WAN), the Alumni Office hosted The WAB Leavers Ceremony in the High School KOI Garden at the end of May.
Counselors' Corner
SAT Prep Course – Fall 2009
A 4-day SAT prep course will be offered at WAB on the weekends of August 29 - 30 and September 5 - 6. These courses are being offered by Academic Services International.
PTA
Thank You PTA!
Many, many thanks to all PTA volunteers who have contributed to the life of the school this year! Special thanks to all officers who have volunteered this year with the PTA, including outgoing PTA President Lyliane Stewart.
WABX
WABX Sports Camp
WABX is proud to present the Western Academy of Beijing WABX Sports Camp for ages 13-18. The camp will take place August 3 - 7 and August 10 - 14 on the WAB campus. The camp will prepare our athletes for next year's sport seasons, which include Volleyball, Rugby, Basketball and Soccer.