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."
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.
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.
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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.
Accreditation Report
In late 2008, WAB underwent an accreditation evaluation visit from an accreditation team. A summary of the team's commendations and recommendations can be found here.
Message from the Director: Celebrating Academic Excellence
Welcome to the first in my series of messages celebrating academic excellence at WAB. The first of these topics -- how well our students are prepared for their next steps -- is an especially important topic for our mobile community, regardless of the age of our children.
Rock the Peace Park
On Saturday May 23, student rock bands heat up the Peace Park for WAB's annual Rock in the Park, featuring MS and HS rock bands, visual arts, a sidewalk chalk drawing competition, graffiti arts, one-of-a-kind vendors and fair food. Come experience what City Weekend recently labeled "one of our favorite student events of the year."
Beijing in Bloom: Start Bidding Now!
On Saturday evening, Commune by the Great Wall will be in full swing for WAB's spring gala, Beijing in Bloom. WAB parents who aren't able to attend the gala are still invited to bid on the auction items.
A Full Day of Fun
Many thanks to the PTA for organizing this year's super fun Fun Fair, and to MS and HS staff who made Rock in the Park a truly rocking event.
Celebrating WAB Teachers
Read WAB Director Robert Landau's second message in a series of celebrating academic excellence at WAB, in which he profiles WAB's outstanding teaching staff who do so much to make our children’s educational experience at WAB so positive.
Beijing Blooms with Great Wall Ball
On Saturday evening, over 300 guests gathered at Commune by the Great Wall for Beijing in Bloom, WAB's spring gala. The celebration raised nearly 400,000RMB in support of post-earthquake relief efforts for Jiashan Primary School, as well as WAB's environmental projects. Many thanks to all event sponsors and supporters.
Fun! Fun! Fun!
All WAB families are invited to the 2009 PTA Fun Fair on Saturday May 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, for a free afternoon of fun (and wet!) games, bouncy castles, pillow fights, adventure challenges, face painting, music and entertainment from ES children, Rock in the Park, international food, great shopping and lots more.
Pirates Unite Grade 2 - 12 Students
Pirates of the Caribbean sailed into the Founders' Theatre on Friday afternoon with an exciting performance featuring Grade 2 - 12 band students. The concert, which featured additional performances by the MS and HS Band, and a jazzed up rock number by WAB Director Robert Landau and WAB's swinging Jazz Band, was aimed at celebrating music at WAB and encouraging participation among younger students.
