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![Faculty Explores Danish Culture in 21st Forum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553221007/wabedu/tqrazn60fqafrthgwffp/CulturalForumBOBBLANCHsDanishCultureandEducationalSystem-5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1553221007/wabedu/tqrazn60fqafrthgwffp/CulturalForumBOBBLANCHsDanishCultureandEducationalSystem-5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1553221007/wabedu/tqrazn60fqafrthgwffp/CulturalForumBOBBLANCHsDanishCultureandEducationalSystem-5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1553221007/wabedu/tqrazn60fqafrthgwffp/CulturalForumBOBBLANCHsDanishCultureandEducationalSystem-5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1553221007/wabedu/tqrazn60fqafrthgwffp/CulturalForumBOBBLANCHsDanishCultureandEducationalSystem-5.jpg","width":1344}])
Thanks to long-time WAB teacher Bob Blanch for organizing the Cultural Forum for 21 years.
![WAB Presents Monty Python's Spamalot, March 26-28]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553064567/wabedu/tmjxa5vfqwlcy3tuoail/spamalot-screen2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1553064567/wabedu/tmjxa5vfqwlcy3tuoail/spamalot-screen2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1553064567/wabedu/tmjxa5vfqwlcy3tuoail/spamalot-screen2.jpg","width":600}])
Get your tickets now for the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical comedy.
![March 24: High School will Transform into Art Gallery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552978680/wabedu/vaqua7jadgykmeutakwk/InviteIBDPArtshow.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552978680/wabedu/vaqua7jadgykmeutakwk/InviteIBDPArtshow.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552978680/wabedu/vaqua7jadgykmeutakwk/InviteIBDPArtshow.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552978680/wabedu/vaqua7jadgykmeutakwk/InviteIBDPArtshow.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552978680/wabedu/vaqua7jadgykmeutakwk/InviteIBDPArtshow.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1552978680/wabedu/vaqua7jadgykmeutakwk/InviteIBDPArtshow.jpg","width":2200}])
Grade 12 students in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme will exhibit selections.
![Grade 3 Students Create Museum on Campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552441054/wabedu/g3ydzzg13kvuquwvgqdn/G3MuseumShowcase-57.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552441054/wabedu/g3ydzzg13kvuquwvgqdn/G3MuseumShowcase-57.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552441054/wabedu/g3ydzzg13kvuquwvgqdn/G3MuseumShowcase-57.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552441054/wabedu/g3ydzzg13kvuquwvgqdn/G3MuseumShowcase-57.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552441054/wabedu/g3ydzzg13kvuquwvgqdn/G3MuseumShowcase-57.jpg","width":1344}])
When a museum was unable to ship its exhibits to Beijing for a special show, teachers asked our Grade 3 students to step in.
![Racing Against a World-record Holder]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552437125/wabedu/hag15n5nhufm8qon68hh/DSSZhangLin-31.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552437125/wabedu/hag15n5nhufm8qon68hh/DSSZhangLin-31.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552437125/wabedu/hag15n5nhufm8qon68hh/DSSZhangLin-31.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552437125/wabedu/hag15n5nhufm8qon68hh/DSSZhangLin-31.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552437125/wabedu/hag15n5nhufm8qon68hh/DSSZhangLin-31.jpg","width":1344}])
Olympic silver medalist Zhang Lin visited WAB as part of our Distinguished Speaker Series.
![Students Continue Work to Fight Childhood Leukemia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552369315/wabedu/nzazsmlnvirzux2zdbgy/IMG_3272.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552369315/wabedu/nzazsmlnvirzux2zdbgy/IMG_3272.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552369315/wabedu/nzazsmlnvirzux2zdbgy/IMG_3272.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552369315/wabedu/nzazsmlnvirzux2zdbgy/IMG_3272.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552369315/wabedu/nzazsmlnvirzux2zdbgy/IMG_3272.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1552369315/wabedu/nzazsmlnvirzux2zdbgy/IMG_3272.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle and High School students traveled to Qinghai, China, in their most recent work witht young patients.
![British Olympian James Goddard Coaches WAB Swimmers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552007025/wabedu/oga1jjbz3qwwa8dcuvat/5141552004506_pic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552007025/wabedu/oga1jjbz3qwwa8dcuvat/5141552004506_pic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552007025/wabedu/oga1jjbz3qwwa8dcuvat/5141552004506_pic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552007025/wabedu/oga1jjbz3qwwa8dcuvat/5141552004506_pic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552007025/wabedu/oga1jjbz3qwwa8dcuvat/5141552004506_pic.jpg","width":1600}])
Interacting with an athlete like James allows students to appreciate the journey to success in any field, WAB's Swim Coach said.
![WAB’s First Robotics Club Takes Home Award in Regional Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551926414/wabedu/ypeondsnthe67ggc3r8g/20190216_094333.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551926414/wabedu/ypeondsnthe67ggc3r8g/20190216_094333.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551926414/wabedu/ypeondsnthe67ggc3r8g/20190216_094333.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551926414/wabedu/ypeondsnthe67ggc3r8g/20190216_094333.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551926414/wabedu/ypeondsnthe67ggc3r8g/20190216_094333.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1551926414/wabedu/ypeondsnthe67ggc3r8g/20190216_094333.jpg","width":2200}])
One student's passions inspired the creation of a club which extends STEM learning beyond the classroom.
![WAB Releases Season 3 Team Photos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551401917/wabedu/eufzxdogbbepplsdgjm9/HURDLERS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551401917/wabedu/eufzxdogbbepplsdgjm9/HURDLERS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551401917/wabedu/eufzxdogbbepplsdgjm9/HURDLERS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551401917/wabedu/eufzxdogbbepplsdgjm9/HURDLERS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551401917/wabedu/eufzxdogbbepplsdgjm9/HURDLERS.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1551401917/wabedu/eufzxdogbbepplsdgjm9/HURDLERS.jpg","width":2200}])
The WAB community is cheering on all of our Tiger athletes, because as a school, we are all #OneTeam.
![Increased Integration of STEAM in Elementary Inspires Student Engagement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551326381/wabedu/pvavhsnz5efbv7ufilqs/IMG_1382.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551326381/wabedu/pvavhsnz5efbv7ufilqs/IMG_1382.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551326381/wabedu/pvavhsnz5efbv7ufilqs/IMG_1382.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551326381/wabedu/pvavhsnz5efbv7ufilqs/IMG_1382.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551326381/wabedu/pvavhsnz5efbv7ufilqs/IMG_1382.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1551326381/wabedu/pvavhsnz5efbv7ufilqs/IMG_1382.jpg","width":2200}])
An enhanced version of our international curriculum allows for increased time to explore concepts across subject areas.
![Parent Partnerships Key to the WAB Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550799039/wabedu/qmnh1meiwjpjqahuzx9b/WAB_0921.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550799039/wabedu/qmnh1meiwjpjqahuzx9b/WAB_0921.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550799039/wabedu/qmnh1meiwjpjqahuzx9b/WAB_0921.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1550799039/wabedu/qmnh1meiwjpjqahuzx9b/WAB_0921.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1550799039/wabedu/qmnh1meiwjpjqahuzx9b/WAB_0921.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1550799039/wabedu/qmnh1meiwjpjqahuzx9b/WAB_0921.jpg","width":2200}])
We know students and our school community benefit when parents are involved in learning and community events.
A video to highlight the diversity of our community and connect us as we travel with friends and family around the world.
Watch these video highlights from the inaugural season of the Duck Lake Ice Skating Rink!
During their recent reunion, WAB alumni made a quick video to share with their former classmates.
Students have the chance to investigate a variety of fields for their future studies and careers.