A college tour to the USA is being planned during the spring break of the 2008/2009 school year. From March 14 - March 21, 2009, participating students and parents will experience a first-hand look at colleges and universities and meet with admissions representatives. The tour will enable students to get a sense of what the colleges have to offer and provide an opportunity to have their questions answered.
US College Tour: Spring Break 2009
A college tour to the USA is being planned during the spring break of the 2008/2009 school year. From March 14 - March 21, 2009, participating students and parents will experience a first-hand look at colleges and universities and meet with admissions representatives. The tour will enable students to get a sense of what the colleges have to offer and provide an opportunity to have their questions answered.
Who is My HS Counselor for the 2008/2009 School Year?
Beginning with the 2008/2009 school year, HS Counselors will be advising and supporting students based on an alphabetical system, rather than the grade level system in place this school year. This means that all students with a surname beginning with a letter between A - H will be advised by Dr. Cheryl Travers. All students with I - Q surnames will be advised by Greg Bishop. And all R - Z students will be advised by WAB's incoming new HS Counselor Aleka Bilan.
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10 Out of 10: A Fabulous Celebration
Grade 10 students celebrated the end of their years of MYP study on Thursday last week at a certificate presentation followed by a dinner and evening of fun awards and music. The certifcate presentation was an opportunity to congratulate the students on a year of unique learning experiences.
Imagine Gallery & World of Work Students Curate Art Exhibit in the HS
As part of their Grade 10 work experience week, HS students Yoeun Chung and Ji Yeon Ahn worked with Imagine Gallery to curate an art exhibition in the WAB High School, which will be on display through Friday June 13. The WAB community is invited to stop by the HS to view works by French artist Thoma Ryse and Chinese artist Shen Jingdong. To read more about the students' experience with the World of Work program, keep reading!
Grade 10 Work Experience Week
After working for a full week in a field of their choice in a wide variety of jobs around Beijing, Grade 10 students returned to school with fresh attitudes towards the world of work. Faye Cowin, World of Work (WOW) Coordinator, summarizes the highs and lows of the students' "real life" adventures.
Grade 10 Comes Face-to-Face with Recent Chinese History
Grade 10 students spent Friday June 6 engaging with China's recent history. They visited Mao's mausoleum followed by lunch at a Cultural Revolution theme restaurant. Back at school, students welcomed a panel of experts, hosted by Michael Crook. Panelists shared their experiences of life during the Cultural Revolution.
Grade 12 Students Embark on China Studies Field Trip
With exams now officially over and graduation a week away, Grade 12 students will embark on a culminating class adventure on a China Studies Field Trip to Yangshuo and Guilin from Sunday May 25 – Wednesday May 28. "Teachers and principals are looking forward to sharing this experience with our dear students," stated Rena Mirkin, HS Principal.
"Pura Vida" for WAB's Spanish Speakers
On May 28, Spanish language students and native speakers in the MS/HS attended ‘Pura Vida 2008’. Michael McCarthy's students report: "We participated in piñata breaking, and the high school students let out some steam after final exams whilst swinging at the star shaped piñata."
MS & HS to Release Reports Online
WAB is pleased to announce that the MS and HS will be sharing final achievement reports next week online. This shift to online reports reflects WAB’s commitment to the Green Olympics, as we continue to identify ways to reduce paper usage. It also reflects our commitment to providing parents with ongoing and timely feedback on student achievement which is central to the MYP and IBDP.
Class of 2008: "Models of what we were, what we are, what we will be"
Congratulations to the Class of 2008! WAB's second class of Grade 12 students graduated from the WAB High School on Saturday May 31, with a ceremony at the Confucius Temple.
Grade 12 Graduation
On Saturday May 31 the Class of 2008, the second graduating class of the Western Academy of Beijing, will graduate at 10:00 am at the historic Confucius Temple in central Beijing. Friends and family members are invited to attend this monumental event; however, those graduating students expecting more than five guests are asked to inform Denise Marecki, HS Reception, dmarecki@wab.edu, in order to assure seating.
HS Drama Students Take on "Teechers"
A talented group of eight HS drama students are producing an entirely student-directed performance of "Teechers," written by James Godber, on Monday June 2 - Tuesday June 3, at 7:00pm, in the Out of Box Theatre. Please note this performance is recommended for HS and adult audiences only.