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News Archive
Keep up to date with the latest news and events happening in and around the Western Academy of Beijing.
Top Headlines
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![New Spaces Ready to Enhance the WAB Experience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1565918367/wabedu/ya0ogepahgkawsl5alud/Blu2.jpg","width":2200}])
Recent News
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Campus will serve as a community center and as the home of our first-ever summer activities program!
![The WAB Podcast: Year End Wrap-up & What's Next]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606267513/wabedu/r5tbbbmmank0usldjrvc/martastephen.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606267513/wabedu/r5tbbbmmank0usldjrvc/martastephen.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606267513/wabedu/r5tbbbmmank0usldjrvc/martastephen.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1606267513/wabedu/r5tbbbmmank0usldjrvc/martastephen.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1606267513/wabedu/r5tbbbmmank0usldjrvc/martastephen.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1606267513/wabedu/r5tbbbmmank0usldjrvc/martastephen.jpg","width":2200}])
In the Season 1 finale, our Head of School & Director of Innovation for Learning and Teaching reflect and look ahead.
![New Opportunities Fuel Evolution of China Studies at WAB]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623900191/wabedu/owm7b8dexbilryi3jnbl/569024156.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623900191/wabedu/owm7b8dexbilryi3jnbl/569024156.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623900191/wabedu/owm7b8dexbilryi3jnbl/569024156.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623900191/wabedu/owm7b8dexbilryi3jnbl/569024156.jpg","width":905}])
Students engaged with our host country in new ways -- both explicitly and within their academic subjects.
![World of Work: Grade 10s Trade Classes for Careers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623312411/wabedu/gykfoknf9ugu7plpfxko/IDCDental.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623312411/wabedu/gykfoknf9ugu7plpfxko/IDCDental.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623312411/wabedu/gykfoknf9ugu7plpfxko/IDCDental.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1623312411/wabedu/gykfoknf9ugu7plpfxko/IDCDental.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623312411/wabedu/gykfoknf9ugu7plpfxko/IDCDental.jpg","width":1323}])
The week-long internship program is a highlight for WAB's Grade 10 students.
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Students are taking the lead in developing our school's new strategic plan. Find out why.
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The student-led event will support a EGRC, a charity focused on educating young women in China
![The WAB Podcast: How the Council of International Schools Supports Inclusion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622601268/wabedu/ays2u56br366aerwxark/WABPODCAST_COVEREp35_1000x667-01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622601268/wabedu/ays2u56br366aerwxark/WABPODCAST_COVEREp35_1000x667-01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622601268/wabedu/ays2u56br366aerwxark/WABPODCAST_COVEREp35_1000x667-01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622601268/wabedu/ays2u56br366aerwxark/WABPODCAST_COVEREp35_1000x667-01.jpg","width":1000}])
An enlightening conversation with WAB's Head of School & three CIS representatives
![The Six: Join DSS for Exclusive Screening & Conversation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622603791/wabedu/mmqos1hjz4je0x7yzxz7/WABWeekly_DSSTheSix_1000x667.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622603791/wabedu/mmqos1hjz4je0x7yzxz7/WABWeekly_DSSTheSix_1000x667.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622603791/wabedu/mmqos1hjz4je0x7yzxz7/WABWeekly_DSSTheSix_1000x667.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622603791/wabedu/mmqos1hjz4je0x7yzxz7/WABWeekly_DSSTheSix_1000x667.jpg","width":1000}])
A special Distinguished Speaker Series event for the WAB community.
![Congratulations! WAB Honors Class of 2021 Graduates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622452443/wabedu/aht5ioqyvvr5xtngjbi5/15741622439605_pic_hd.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622452443/wabedu/aht5ioqyvvr5xtngjbi5/15741622439605_pic_hd.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622452443/wabedu/aht5ioqyvvr5xtngjbi5/15741622439605_pic_hd.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622452443/wabedu/aht5ioqyvvr5xtngjbi5/15741622439605_pic_hd.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1622452443/wabedu/aht5ioqyvvr5xtngjbi5/15741622439605_pic_hd.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1622452443/wabedu/aht5ioqyvvr5xtngjbi5/15741622439605_pic_hd.jpg","width":2200}])
Ceremonies took place on campus and at Beijing's famous Confucius Temple.
![WAB's TEDx Event Becomes Available to Global Audiences]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622159625/wabedu/hf8opryjtmaqdwrvxved/DSC_3461.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622159625/wabedu/hf8opryjtmaqdwrvxved/DSC_3461.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622159625/wabedu/hf8opryjtmaqdwrvxved/DSC_3461.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622159625/wabedu/hf8opryjtmaqdwrvxved/DSC_3461.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622159625/wabedu/hf8opryjtmaqdwrvxved/DSC_3461.jpg","width":1344}])
"WAB’s mission coincides with that of TEDx: to inspire and share ideas in order to make a difference."
![Watch: WAB's Role in the Documentary Sweeping China's Theaters]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622102051/wabedu/tsjxr1noldvaaav7bvmv/WAB_2448.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622102051/wabedu/tsjxr1noldvaaav7bvmv/WAB_2448.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622102051/wabedu/tsjxr1noldvaaav7bvmv/WAB_2448.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622102051/wabedu/tsjxr1noldvaaav7bvmv/WAB_2448.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622102051/wabedu/tsjxr1noldvaaav7bvmv/WAB_2448.jpg","width":1344}])
Join us June 10 for an exclusive screening in a special WAB DSS event.
![Students Discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on The WAB Podcast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622010553/wabedu/trzeg0pfcikfij6wrgmn/DSC_7633.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622010553/wabedu/trzeg0pfcikfij6wrgmn/DSC_7633.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622010553/wabedu/trzeg0pfcikfij6wrgmn/DSC_7633.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622010553/wabedu/trzeg0pfcikfij6wrgmn/DSC_7633.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622010553/wabedu/trzeg0pfcikfij6wrgmn/DSC_7633.jpg","width":1344}])
Three WAB students and our school psychologist discuss the importance of making an impact in the community.
![Forbes China Ranks WAB as a Top International School in China]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621475054/wabedu/p3lwek45pfzsttfhfi1w/ScreenShot2021-05-19at143540.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1621475054/wabedu/p3lwek45pfzsttfhfi1w/ScreenShot2021-05-19at143540.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1621475054/wabedu/p3lwek45pfzsttfhfi1w/ScreenShot2021-05-19at143540.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1621475054/wabedu/p3lwek45pfzsttfhfi1w/ScreenShot2021-05-19at143540.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621475054/wabedu/p3lwek45pfzsttfhfi1w/ScreenShot2021-05-19at143540.png","width":1346}])
Judges evaluated a variety of elements including the quality of faculty and university matriculation.
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Join us outside the Middle School Plaza for a full night of film and fun!
![The WAB Podcast: How Schools Support Transitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1621387950/wabedu/i1vjswzujluipo1tj9dj/DSC_3440.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1621387950/wabedu/i1vjswzujluipo1tj9dj/DSC_3440.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1621387950/wabedu/i1vjswzujluipo1tj9dj/DSC_3440.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1621387950/wabedu/i1vjswzujluipo1tj9dj/DSC_3440.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1621387950/wabedu/i1vjswzujluipo1tj9dj/DSC_3440.jpg","width":1344}])
A Grade 8 student and Middle School Counselor offer practical advice for families.