The PTA is involved in numerous
activities throughout the school year. Ongoing or once per year
events offer a number of ways to be involved in the school community.
Book Fair and Visiting
Author/Illustrator
In conjunction with the school,
the PTA sponsors a visiting author or illustrator to spend one week
working with all students at WAB to promote reading and writing
skills. The PTA also organizes a Book Fair, where students and parents
can purchase a wide variety of English language books.
Charity Committee
The Charity Committee coordinates
a wide range of programs aimed at assisting the vast population
of impoverished people living in China. Programs include a “Small
Change Appeal” to sponsor the education of rural children,
the “Angel” program which raises money to pay for food
and heating fuel for the elderly and numerous other campaigns that
collect and distribute food, clothing, housing and school supplies
to the needy. Volunteers also work directly with orphanages and
special needs children.
Fun Fair
Each May, the PTA sponsors a carnival
like day of fun for the WAB community. While the theme varies each
year, one thing remains the same—it’s always a day of
fun for the whole family. Games, sports challenges, entertainment
from the school community, and good food combine to make this a
memorable event for everyone.
Holiday Bazaar
The PTA sponsors a Holiday Bazaar
in November. This event includes a wide range of handicraft vendors,
charitable organizations and a tempting selection of international
foods. The PTA also organizes a second hand stall for children’s
toys and books and a bake sale. Proceeds from this event benefit
PTA charity and general use funds.
Room Parents
The PTA seeks parent volunteers
to serve as a ‘Room Parent’ for each class or grade
level. In the elementary school, Room Parents typically organize
activities such as class parties, cooking lessons or a coffee morning
for parents to meet one another. In the middle and high schools,
Room Parents typically help to facilitate communication between
parents and the school and host coffee mornings.
Social Events
Several social events are organized
by the PTA throughout the year. The highlight is an afternoon of
ice-skating on the moat at The Forbidden City, which is great fun
for kids and adults alike. Pizza and movie parties after school
for the kids and evening adult-only social gatherings are also examples
of the activities planned by the PTA.
