As part of a PYP unit on Change, Grade 4 classes explored villages, hutongs and historical landmarks around Beijing, taking note of the changes sweeping the city. Harry, 4C, reports; photograph by Stepan, 4C.
Trail to the Migrants: Grade 4 Goes Down the Street
As part of a PYP unit on Change, Grade 4 classes explored villages, hutongs and historical landmarks around Beijing, taking note of the changes sweeping the city. Harry, 4C, reports; photograph by Stepan, 4C.
International Day Thanks!
A big thank you to the PTA and the parents for organizing the International Day classroom lunches! The food was delicious, diverse and much appreciated. A special thanks to Marie Bucher and homeroom parents for coordinating and overseeing the food presentation. As well, thank you to the parents for organizing and delivering a range of well-planned and exciting activities that the classes responded to enthusiastically.
ES Welcomes Narelle Oliver
The WAB ES welcomes Narelle Oliver as the PTA Visiting Author/Illustrator during Book Week, November 17 - 21. Narelle will be leading workshops and working with ES students throughout the week. Her books will also be available at the PTA Book Sale.
First Steps Training for ES Teachers
A group of ECC and ES teachers are attending a professional development training session this week on the English language resource First Steps.
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ES International Day
The ES celebrates WAB's Mosaic of Diversity! Activities include Japanese origami, Mongolian games and Maori stick dances.
WAB's Youngest Family Member
Congratulations to Laura Bradshaw (Grade 4 Teacher) and Sheldon
Bradshaw (ES ICT) on the birth of their second child. Quinn Asher
Bradshaw was born on Tuesday October 28, measuring 52 cm and 3.76 kg.
Parents Build Dream Learning Centers...Using PYP Maths!
ECC and ES parents experienced mathematics from the point of view of their children during a workshop on Thinking Mathematically in the PYP on Tuesday.
PE for the Brain
Asked to describe ES Adventure Challenge Day in one word, 4L and 4C students shouted in accord, "Teamwork!"
Introducing the PYP
What does PYP really mean? How does the IB shape my child's education at WAB? Find out more about the IB PYP at a parent workshop, Tuesday October 21, 8:30am, Lotus Lounge.
ES Swimming
The Elementary School swimming block 1 ends Friday October 31. We, the swim instructors and the ES PE staff, enjoyed working with our youngest students and saw great improvement in their stroke development.
Is Your Child Represented?
At this year’s ES International Day assembly (Monday November 10) there will be a display of flags and we would like to ensure that all nationalities in the elementary school are represented.
Parent Participation Requested for International Day
ES parents are invited to lead a game or activity representing their home country for International Day, Monday November 10.
My Favorite Illustrator Is...
As the PTA prepares for the Book Fair and Visiting Author Series over the week of November 17, the WAB community is talking about their favorite writers/illustrators. WAB mum Julia Bayly describes her family's affection for Korky Paul's character Winnie the Witch.