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.
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.
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.
"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."
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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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.
HS Yearbook 2007/2008
On Friday June 6, all Grade 9 - 11 students will receive an individual copy of the 2007/2008 HS Yearbook. Special thanks to HS Art Teacher Tamara Palmer, and her dedicated students, who produced this year's HS Yearbook.
Grade 10 MYP Celebration
Grade 10 parents are invited to the Grade 10 MYP Celebration on Thursday June 5, at 6:00pm, Founders' Theatre (ES). A dinner for students and teachers will follow in the ES Atrium. The theme of the evening is "Masks."
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.
The Teddy Bear Show/ Sichuan Earthquake Charity Concert
A teddy bear is your ticket to a student-led Sichuan earthquake charity concert next week, June 10 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in the Blu Theatre (HUB).
Cooking with Faye
On Thursday May 29, a group of 20 Grade 12 students completed their education with a day of cooking easy, economical and edible meals that will come in handy for life away from home.
HS Awards Ceremony
HS parents are invited to join their teenagers in the HS Gym on Thursday June 12 for the HS Awards Ceremony, which will also include the recognition of all HS leavers.
Congratulations to the Class of 2008
WAB's second class of Grade 12 students will graduate on Saturday, May 31, with a ceremony at the historic Confucius Temple on the tree-lined street of Guo Zi Jian, near the Lama Temple. The WAB community is invited to join Grade 12 students and their families on this very special occasion.