Beijing International SOS Clinic presents, “Being a Positive Parent”, a seminar to be held on Wednesday, March 10 from 10:00am-11:30am at the clinic.
Volunteer Needed at WAB for Environmental Project
Jane Goodall Institute/Roots & Shoots seeks Community Liaison Volunteer for the WAB Duck Lake Project
Sports Beijing Spring 2010 Registration and Appreciation Festival
Parents are invited to the Sports Beijing Spring 2010 Registration and Appreciation Festival on March 7, 2010 from 10:00am-3:30pm at the Holiday Inn Lido Ballroom.
Raising Children Internationally
AmCham-China invites you to a seminar on Wednesday, March 10, featuring Dr. Ettie Zilber, head of school, Beijing BISS International School on the pleasures and pitfalls of raising your children internationally.
Save the Date
The 5th Annual International Women's Day Celebration benefiting the China Education Initiative will be held March 12.
Too Cool for School – Celebrating Learning Outside the Classroom
The Bookworm presents “Too Cool for School” on Saturday, March 13. This event is a daylong celebration of literature for children age 8 and older.
Roundabout Sale Nets 20 Wheelchairs for Children
The recent sale at Roundabout successfully raised enough funding to purchase 20 wheelchairs for orphans with brittle bone disease.
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WAB Run Sponsors 33 Students!
WAB Run Day 2009 has collected a total of over RMB 37,800, all of which has been donated to the Taoyuan and YuYing migrant schools. This was enough to sponsor 33 students for a full year of tuition at these schools.
Soccer Training Opportunity for Players Ages 10-18
E-Soccer Beijing offers program in Spain with Real Madrid CF for summer 2010.
Sports Beijing Winter Programs Begin Next Week
Sports Beijing winter programs will be starting next week. Please check www.sportsbj.org for information and registration.
Music News and Events
The music season heats up at WAB with events, performances and a guest artist.
3rd Annual WAB MOVEMBER is Nearly Here
MOVEMBER has officially replaced November at WAB.
Tiger Sharks Compete in First Inter-school Meet of Season
Congratulations to all the Tiger Shark competitors on their fine showing in the first inter-school swim meet. Teams from BCIS, Dulwich and WAB competed in the event.
97 Swimmers Compete in First Meet of Season
The Tiger Sharks swim team at WAB held its first season 1 competition on October 9. This event was an in-house meet for all swimmers. A total of 97 students participated from ES, MS and HS combined – a fantastic turnout!
Germanspeakers Saturday School Begins September 12
The Germanspeakers Saturday School Beijing at WAB will open its doors again on Saturday the 12th of September 2009. The German Saturday School Beijing is intended for German native speakers. There will be classes offered for children Age 2.5 to Grade 5 as last year and the school is thrilled to offer a new class for MS students Grade 6 - 8 this year as well.
Distinguished Speaker Series Begins Third Year
The WAB Distinguished Speaker Series proudly presents, Breaking Trail: Molecules and Mountains on Tuesday August 25, 6:00-8:00pm in the HS Amphitheater.
Roots and Shoots Wetlands Community Day
WAB families are invited to join Roots and Shoots groups and the local community on Saturday June 13, 2:00pm - 4:30pm, for a Wetlands Community Day at the Green Generation Environmental Education Center at WAB. Come join Roots and Shoots to learn about wetlands and water quality at the lake. There will be environmental games, a raffle drawing and lots of fun to be had!
Guide for Parents: The Dangers of Heavy Metals in Children’s Jewelry
U.S. Embassy sends warning to schools regarding the dangers of cadmium in children's jewelry.
Movember is Entering its Final Week!
It's not too late to support Movember. Your participation will benefit the Jiashan Primary School project and it's FUN!
Launch Party for CrossBorder Expat Resource Centre
CrossBorder Expat Resource Centre will host a launch party on Sunday, November 15 from 1:00pm-4:30pm. Everyone is welcome for an afternoon of family fun with food, drink, kids entertainment and prizes.
WABX Sports Report
WAB's volleyball, soccer, tennis, rugby and badminton teams saw exciting play last weekend from the home court to Shanghai and Hong Kong.
HS Student Organizes Charity Golf Tournament to Aid Disabled Children
Megan Singh, a HS student at WAB is organizing the Roundabout Charity Golf Tournament to raise funds to purchase a minibus for a local long-term residence for medically disabled children.
Director Connects With WAB Alumni in Qatar
Director Robert Landau met up with two WAB alumni, Eroll and Pola Kuhn at the American School of Doha (ASD) this week while making an accreditation visit to the school.
Tigershark Season 1 Competitions Begin
The Tigersharks swim team will begin their season 1 competitions on Friday, October 9 with a WAB in-house meet for all swimmers.
Danish Program 2009-2010
The Danish Program will commence Monday, August 31 under the management of Danish teacher, Sika Kim Hansen. An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, August 30 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
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.
Gong Ho for Gong He
WAB welcomes a visiting delegation of former marines, along with their family members, on Friday June 19 during the Whole School Assembly in the ES Gym. The group not only shares WAB's core value of the Gong He spirit, but is responsible for having introduced the phrase Gong He (or Gong Ho) into the English language.
