WABX will hold an awards ceremony for MS students who participated in WABX sports during season 3, and for all MS students who participated in non-sporting activities this year on Monday May 19 in the Blu Theatre. The activity awards will be presented at 3:30pm, followed by the presentation of sports awards at 4:30pm. Snacks and drinks will be available in the Link from 4:00pm - 4:45pm. Parents are invited to attend.
MS WABX Awards Ceremony
WABX will hold an awards ceremony for MS students who participated in WABX sports during season 3, and for all MS students who participated in non-sporting activities this year on Monday May 19 in the Blu Theatre. The activity awards will be presented at 3:30pm, followed by the presentation of sports awards at 4:30pm. Snacks and drinks will be available in the Link from 4:00pm - 4:45pm. Parents are invited to attend.
WAB Hosts JUMP! Programs for MS & HS Students this June
JUMP! returns to WAB this June with a new and exciting Community Enrichment Project, which is offering an integrated and experiential approach to community development in International Schools around Beijing. Programs are on offer for middle and high school students from WAB and other international schools across Beijing. JUMP! will also be running a third workshop with students from the Taoyuan Migrant School.
Teamwork is a Priority for the Grade 7 Basketball Team
Grade 7 student Yan Zi expounds on teamwork, sportsmanship and the fun she had playing basketball in the under 13 division.
MS Library Reminder
As the end of the school year approaches, all MS students (and parents) are encouraged to begin returning all resources borrowed from the Red Scroll Library. All materials are due by Monday June 2. Students are encouraged to visit the Library system online to access a list of all borrowed materials. Thanks for your support!
Lost Property
Students and parents are reminded to check the Lost Property centers in the ES, MS, HUB and HS for those missing tracksuits, lunch boxes, umbrellas and other items. All property unclaimed after the last day of school will be donated to charity.
Third Annual ACAMIS Chinese Singing & Instrumental Contest
Four Grade 8 students from WAB claimed prizes at the third Annual ACAMIS Chinese Singing & Instrumental Contest, which was held on May 10 at Dulwich College. Congratulations to Charlie, who won first place for a performance of traditional Chinese music on the piano, and to Sophia, Emiia, Emily and Melody for earning third place with a performance on Chinese instruments gu zheng (古筝）and erhu（二胡）.
Calling All Rocket Scientists
Want to launch a rocket? The MS is calling all rocket scientists and other spirited participants to enter the prestigious inaugural WAB Science Challenge.
Elementary and Middle School Parent Program: The International Child
ES and MS parents are invited to attend a presentation by Caroline Simons, PhD, on the topic of "The International Child" on Tuesday May 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, in the Blu Theatre (HUB). Please RSVP to ES Counseling Secretary, Julie Yu, at julie_yu@wab.edu or MS Counseling Secretary, Ceci Tai, at ctai@wab.edu.
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Flying (and jumping and running and even splashing) Colors at the MS Sports Fest
MS Houses rallied on Tuesday for the annual MS Sports Fest, a celebration of fitness, sport, the Olympic dream and the WAB spirit!
MS & HS Parent Workshop on Language Course Selection for 2008/2009 School Year
All MS & HS parents are invited to attend a parent workshop regarding WAB’s launch of an Additional Language Pilot Program for the 2008/2009 school year. The workshop will take place on Monday May 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, in the MS, Room 5105 (first floor, near Red Scroll Library). Parents with any questions regarding this program are strongly encouraged to attend.
How Not to Write a Poem
MS Presents a Fabled Performance
Congratulations to the MS Drama Department on their extraordinary peformance of "A Village Fable." From the lighting and sound to costumes, stage design and directing, to the music, acting, and all round superb performances, congratulations on a wonderful production!
MS Assistant Principal Reflects on MS Student-Led Conference Day
There was a wonderfully calm, reflective atmosphere in Middle School last Tuesday as students met with their parents to discuss their learning achievements so far this academic year at Student-Led Conferences. Students sat with their parents and talked through their portfolio of work, explaining what they had learnt across all of their subjects. The portfolios were organized according to the MYP Areas of Interaction - cross-curricular themes that help to link all the subject area together and help to connect school learning with life outside school.
MS Roots & Shoots Establishes Roots with Students at Taoyuan
To celebrate Earth Day, members of MS Roots & Shoots and students at Taoyuan migrant school recently planted twenty fruit trees in the Taoyuan school yard. It's fun to be part of the greening of Beijing!
MS Choir and Jazz Band Concert
MS parents are invited to attend the joint MS Choir and Jazz Band Concert, Wednesday May 14, 5:30pm - 6:45pm in the Blu Theatre.
Australian Opals Shine on WAB Tigers
On Tuesday afternoon, members of the Australian Women's Basketball Team held a skills clinic for WAB MS and HS students. Haje Halabi, HPE, reported, "Our kids were so thrilled with the way the Australian athletes interacted with them and got them involved. I have seen many sportspeople come to schools over the years, both internationally and in Australia, these women were wonderful in what they did and how they did it."
From the Warehouse to the Red Scroll
Yesterday 8 students from Grades 6 and 8 visited the huge government book warehouse (BPIEC) to select books for the Red Scroll. These students were representatives from the winning Reading Rocks Homerooms, a competition held each year to promote reading in the MS.
New Ensemble Jazzes up the Music Department
What started as a lunchtime jam session among a few sax players has grown into a 14-member MSHS Jazz Ensemble. The new ensemble, which includes one WAB Kindergarten teacher, performed for the GIN Conference earlier this month and is preparing now for the MSHS Musical Showcase, Thursday April 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm.