![Picture of Advanced Lanyard group from the AISG Shark Tank Shark Tank: a 2009 reality TV show that gave entrepreneurs the chance to make their business dreams come true by presenting their ideas to the 5 “sharks,” who are all titans of the industry. This year, our Business and Entrepreneur clubs hosted their very own AISG Shark Tank on November 1st, 2024. “We [offered] students’ various workshops that [introduced] fundamental business concepts and [provided] examples of business plans. Students [used] […]](https://beacon.aisgz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-1-1400x912.jpeg)
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![Photo from grade 11 Laura M. On October 16, the Varsity Tennis team took off to Beijing for their end-of-season APAC competition! This year was their Super APAC competition where 11 schools competed. Due to the size of the competition, the competition was split into two divisions. There was the APAC Dragon division that consisted of 6 schools: International School of Beijing (ISB), Shanghai American School Pudong (SASPD), Shanghai American School Puxi (SASPX), Seoul Foreign School (SFS), Brent International School […]](https://beacon.aisgz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-04-at-9.05.09-AM-1400x912.png)
![Grade 11, Laura H works with staff from Deron Dental to find cavities and carry out an oral examination. Image provided by Laura H. Imagine stepping into a workplace, gaining firsthand experience in your future career… This is the reality for students at AISG’s Social Practice Program where students are not just learning about careers—they’re living them. “AISG’s Social Practice Program partners with leading companies in Guangzhou to provide Upper Secondary School students with real-life, hands-on work experiences beyond the […]](https://beacon.aisgz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WechatIMGa1bf0d70cb94e3ef32f62694b02ada43-1400x912.jpeg)
![The IB Curriculum Model (picture from the International School of Estonia) Eduardo D. In August 2023, the American International School of Guangzhou (AISG) introduced the long-awaited Middle Years Programme (MYP) in grades six through ten. Although it required extensive preparation from the school and demands significantly more effort from both teachers and students, the MYP aims to encourage students to connect their classroom learning with real-world experiences, while also preparing them for the transition to the IB Diploma Programme. The […]](https://beacon.aisgz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-10-at-10.28.45-PM.png)
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More2024 Super APAC Boys Volleyball Tournament
On October 16, the Varsity Boys Volleyball team took off to Seoul, Korea for their season ending APAC tournament hosted by Seoul Foreign International School (SFS). This year was a Super APAC tournament where 12 schools competed. The schools consisted of the h... More »
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More2024 APAC Boys Soccer Super Tournament at CISS
Last week, the AISG varsity boys soccer team headed off to Shanghai to compete in the 2024 APAC boys Soccer Super tournament hosted by Concordia International school of Shanghai (CISS) from Thursday April 18 to Saturday April 21. The goalkeeper Felix said, “... More »
Humans of AISG: Hengyu Z.
Hengyu and peers present their artworks at the WOMEN IN FLOW Chapter 01 Modern Muse Art Exhibition at Fui Space Photo provided by @aisgzram on Instagram As a senior who is currently taking HL Art, Hengyu Z. dedicates quite a lot of time to creating art. Her dedication to art stems from her deep-rooted passion for the visual arts, which she says has been a part of her since she was a child. “ It’... More »
How to Navigate Life in China with a Plant-Based Diet
Ms. Flansburg and Mr. Ulhaq enjoy vegan food together in Thailand. Image from Flansburg The vegan, vegetarian, or plant-based diet has only recently been accepted in mainstream society, due to rising concerns about the environment and animal rights. But in China, this isn’t always the case. As a culture with a palate deeply rooted in hearty, salty, and meaty flavors, it’s hard to find Chinese fo... More »
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A Thorough Insight into the Extended Essay @AISG
It is the beginning of the AISG school year, which means a fresh start for many. Lower and Upper Secondary students rejoice, and teachers prepare to educate. For the Class of 2025 though, this time of year means the Extended ... More »
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Tri M: The Future of Music at AISG
Mr. Pagett, band teacher and teacher coordinator for Tri M, conducting during a concert. Photo provided by grade 11 student Jasmine, the vice president of Tri-M. By: Laura H. In a world where academic excellence is often reco... More »
Start of Season 1 Sports
The start of season 1 sports started off with a bang. All athletes in AISG are trying their best to support the school through their talents. There are a total of three different sports all students are trying out for in Season 1: Tennis, Volleyball, and Cross-country. Commitments and try outs are underway, and all the sports teams are hyped up. The cross-country coach Ms. Cupp said, “Many athle... More »
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Life Beyond the Lanyard – Discovering the Person Behind AISG’s Dean of Students and Her Aspirations to Create a Positive Environment.
By: Carolina W. Ms. Eileen Rueth, AISG’s student Dean, has taken on a role that goes far beyond being a lanyard police. She describes her job as “really building relationships; I am the advocate for students, you have two pri... More »
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Top 5 Games to Play Behind the Teacher’s Back
By Brian S. Wasting your time is harder than you think, but I can teach you to become a master at it with the path of a gamer. I can teach you to fall in love with video games. Extensions The first step: Google extension... More »
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A New Beginning: The 2024 Vision of GCED at AISG
“Serving. Caring. Reflective.” These three words describe the Global Citizenship Education (GCED) program at AISG, says Mr. Cheung, the program director. However, some students are unaware of what GCED stands for and simpl... More »
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Collaborative Science Project: Handmade Energy Bars
Note: the author is affiliated with this event. Students pose as they are baking their energy bars in the school kitchen. Image from Dana K. This week, from Thursday August 30 to Friday August 31, all the grade 11 students... More »
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Teacher Appreciation Week
April 29 – May 3 was teacher appreciation week at AISG. Teacher appreciation week is a week where students express their deep gratitude for the work and passion their teachers put in every day. Teachers were given special g... More »
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