WAB News Archive 2004/05 School Year
News Archive: April 2005
Invoices
for 2005/06
Invoices for the new school year beginning August 2005 will
be issued from 1 April. All families who replied “Re-enrolling”,
“Unsure” or who did not reply to our Re-enrolment
Survey will receive these invoices. If you have particular instructions
for receipt of the invoices that differ from last year, please
contact our Finance Department, Cynthia Li on 8456 4155 ext.
1041 or clee@westernacademy.com |
Employment
at WAB
WAB is seeking two enthusiastic and dedicated people to join
our dynamic team as: ‘Admissions Manager’ and ‘Communications
Manager’. For more information about career opportunities
available at WAB [click
here] |
Dutch Program
2005/06
WAB is pleased to advise that the Dutch program will be offered
again at WAB in 2005/06. We thank parents for their continued
support and especially to the Red Lion and Dutch Community for
providing financial support to provide a buffer in the event
that enrolment does not quite meet the required number. Teacher
recruitment is currently in process, and we look forward to
advising you of the appointment in the near future. |
Danish
Program 2005/06
WAB is pleased to advise that the Danish program will be offered
again at WAB 2005/06. We thank parents for their continued support
and especially to the Danish Chamber of Commerce for providing
financial support to provide a buffer in the event that enrolment
does not quite meet the required number. Teacher recruitment
is currently in process, and we look forward to advising you
of the appointment in the near future. |
News Archive: March 2005
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Indonesian Students
Visit WAB
March 16
Twenty-seven (27) year 10 students from Sekolah Global Jaya,
Indonesia, (who are on a cultural visit to China), will visit
WAB on Wednesday 16th March between 9:30 and noon, to view facilities,
meet other international students and compare curricula. |
MSHS College
Information Evening
Tuesday 15 March - 6.30 pm
The MSHS college information evening will be held in the Founders
Theatre. This presentation evening will be an opportunity for
parents to learn about the IB Diploma program, discuss the course
selections their children are making for next year and learn
about the university/college application and admissions process. |
Grade 2 Visual
and Performing Arts Show
Tuesday 15th March - 6pm
6pm - Visual Art viewing
6:30pm - Performing Arts Show - "WAB Express" |
Francophone
Culture Week
March 7 - 11
A week-long celebration of Francophone Cultures will be held
March 7 -11 with Francophone Day officially on March 10. |
News Archive: February 2005
ACAMIS
High School Cultural Convention Hong Kong
Thursday 24 February - Sunday 27 February
Best wishes to the 6 High School students who will participate
in the ACAMIS Cultural Convention this week (24 -27 February)
which is being hosted by the Australian International School
of Hong Kong. Gary Agg and Geoffrey Duffield will chaperone
the group. |
Parents
as Partners - What is ICT?
Tuesday 22 February - 6.30 pm
The next presentation for MSHS parents will be on Tuesday,
February 22 at 6.30 pm in the Abacus Lounge. This session
will focus on technology, safety, limit setting and how parents
can maintain communication with their children. A follow-up
informal coffee morning will take place on Tuesday, March
1 from 8.30 am – 9.30 am in the Lotus Lounge. |
Personal
Project Celebration!
Monday 21 February - 7pm
All parents in the in Grades 5-10 are invited to attend a
celebration marking the completion of our Grade 10 Personal
Projects for 2004/05. It is an opportunity for you to
see the types of projects students have created and to
hear students talk about their experiences of the project.
The Personal Project is an important part of our International
Baccalaureate Middle Years Program that all Grade 10
students must complete.
Projects are on display in the MSHS Neon Plaza Thursday 17
February, Friday 18 February and Monday February 21. We hope
you can join in the celebrations on Monday 21 February from
7pm in the MSHS Galleri. |
News Archive: January 2005
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Pedestrian Crossing Lights Installed
The new Pedestrian Crossing Lights at WAB will greatly enhance
safety for pedestrians on what is becoming an increasingly
busy road. Crossing guards will continue to supervise the
crossing during peak times. The lights cost US$17,000 and
were funded by the school and a special donation. We thank
Mr. Guo, Madam Jie and their daughter Kathryn from Grade 4
for their very generous donation of RMB 85,300 which went
towards the crossing lights ‘camera’ – which
we hope will help remind drivers to respond correctly to the
crossing. |
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Aquatics
Program continues to Grow
This year WAB’s Swimming Program has continued to grow
thanks to the support of our PE teachers, especially Allison
who has been training our MSHS swim team three mornings each
week. WAB will participate in its first international swim
meet with students traveling to Seoul Foreign School in Korea.
Next year swimming will get an even greater focus in the
school curricular and extra curricular program with the appointment
of our own full time swimming teacher and coach. We welcome
Lali Jochmann to our faculty from the Singapore American School.
Lali is from Switzerland and brings a wealth of experience
which includes being a member of the Swiss National Swim Team,
Swiss Champion in 50m breaststroke, 2nd Place in 100m breaststroke
and participant in the FINA Swimming World Cup. |
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Waitlist
Pressure Grows
Enrolment wait lists have become the ‘usual’
at WAB since 2002, but rose to a record high of 350 students
last month. Admissions Manager, JB Terrins predicts that this
could rise to 450 or 500. With enrolment at 1013 students
and at 100% for Grades PreK - 10 and the current strong demand,
these places are expected to fill quickly. It is encouraged
that new applications be made as early as possible. |
Elementary
School WABathon 2005 »
Saturday 29 January
2005
9.30 am -11.30 am This is an event not to be missed!
For the uninitiated, a “WABathon” is a two-hour
fun program of aerobic exercises and routines promoting health
and exercise for everyone. The focus is about taking part
and having fun for all concerned. There’ll be dance,
aerobics, novelty workouts and all sorts of surprise appearances
in store. [read
more]
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News Archive: October/November 2004
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MYP
Parent Information Night »
Change of date: MYP Parent Information
Night that was originally scheduled for November 17
will now take place on Monday, November 29, 6:30 - 8:00
pm in the MSHS Staffroom. [read
more]
15 November 2004 |
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MSHS
Health Screenings »
Our MS/HS clinic will be doing health screenings in
November. All MS/HS students will have their weight,
height and vision tested.
[read more]
26 October 2004 |
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World
Run Day »
Sunday 7th November 2004 is World Run Day. It
is an international day of running and charitable giving,
when people all around the world run to raise money
for charity. The first-ever World Run Day event in Beijing
will be held on the WAB track, and we want to encourage
as many people as possible: children, teachers, parents
and friends, to run during this time for a local charity.
[read more]
26 October 2004 |
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MSHS
October Newsletter »
The October 2004 Middle School High School Newsletter
is now available. This issue features the Student Council
2004-05 election results, "Talking to your adolescent
about diffcult topics", MSHS Camp reports from
students, sports results and "Parent Power in The
Red Scroll".
[read more]
26 October 2004 |
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MSHS
Laptop Grants: Phase Two »
If you/your child did not already apply for a WAB Laptop
Grant, but would still like to, please complete an application
form and return it to WAB Finance along with your $100
USD deposit by 5 November 2004.
[read more]
25 October 2004 |
News Archive: September 2004
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How-To-Guide:
Connecting to the internet (ADSL) »
WAB's easy to follow illustrated guide explains step-by-step
how to configure your Apple iBook computer's settings
to connect to your home ADSL/broadband internet service.
Now available for download as 2 page printble PDF file
for easy reference. [read
more]
21 September 2004 |
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High School Disco: Grades 9-10 »
Our first High School Dance (Grades 9– 10) will
take place in the WAB theater on Friday, 24th September,
from 7:00 – 10:00pm [read
more]
14 September 2004 |
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Middle School Disco: Grades 6-8 »
Our first Middle School Dance (Grades 6– 8) will
take place in the WAB theater on Friday, 17th September,
from 6:30 – 9:00pm [read
more]
13 September 2004 |
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MSHS “Be A Student Again” Evening »
On Thursday, September 16, parents attending the MSHS
Open House will have a chance to “Be A Student
Again” and follow their son’s/daughter’s
rotating timetable during the MSHHS . Following this
Open House, there will be special presentation on the
Grade 10 MYP Personal Project and Grade 11 Course Information.
[read more]
9 September 2004 |
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2004
College Fair - Grades 9 & 10 »
The Council for International Schools is leading a college
information and international student recruitment tour
to Asia. College Admissions Officers from more
than 25 North American universities and colleges will
be in Beijing on Friday September 17. [read
more]
7 September 2004 |
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Open
House Booklets online now »
Parent open house booklets for ECC (Early Childhood
Center), Grades 1-5 and Elementary ICT are now available
for download in PDF format.
6 September 2004 |
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WAB
Alumni Online Community »
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As part of the 10th birthday celebrations, WAB
has launched the WAB Alumni Online Community website
to help its WAB family stay in touch. [http://alumni.wab.edu]
1 September 2004 |
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Fun for all - WAB's Birthday Week
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Its official - WAB's 10th birthday was a smash
hit with staff, students and parents alike. There
was music, celebrations, balloons, presents for
everyone and an enormous cake! Share in the memories
by viewing the WAB Birthday Photo Album - online
Friday September 3.
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September 2004 |
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Lunchtime Staff vs Students
Congratulations to our Elementary Staff Soccer Team
who defeated our Grade 5 students Tuesday 31 August.
The score was 1 - 0. The goal came when a great cross
was headed into the back of the net by Mr Chambers.
Congratulations to all students and staff who participated!
1 September 2004 |
News Archive: June 2004-August 2004
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