![(The AISG Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team after winning a friendly game at home against NCPA. Photograph: AISG) By: Henry L. Season 1 athletics at AISG have commenced once again and the Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team have just won their first competitive game against Nansha College Preparatory Academy (NCPA) in a statement 3-0 scoreline. The team has been refreshed from last year with new players making up nearly 60% of the team. With the Asia Pacific Activities Conference (APAC) tournament on […]](https://beacon.aisgz.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-08-at-10.11.49-PM-1400x912.png)
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![As an international school, AISG is home to a diverse community of students, staff, and administrators from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. For many, China is not their first international move—students and staff alike often come from other schools in China or have previously lived outside their home countries. However, there are some who are not only entirely new to China, but to life abroad and the experience of being an expatriate. Beloved by many, Mr. Joe […]](https://beacon.aisgz.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/220581748927283_.pic_-1170x912.jpg)
![A cup of coffee Image from Americano Lounge As schoolwork piles up, as extracurriculars fill up any remaining free time, and as the tasks of the school day become more rigorous, students are increasingly looking for quick ways to boost their energy. Coffee is an obvious option because it’s sold in the café at school, relatively affordable, and delicious. But this luxury is only reserved for seniors. It makes sense to some extent to restrict coffee consumption to the oldest […]](https://beacon.aisgz.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Picture1.jpg)
![(Image of class of 2026 China Trips in 2023, image from @aisgz) Starting next school year, China trips return to their pre-COVID date in April, with a couple more additional changes. It’s not just cut a day short. The activities, locations, and purpose of China trips shift for all grades 6-12. AISG Dean of Students Ms. Eileen Rueth provided insight into why the changes happened. First, she explained why it was moved to the last week of April was due […]](https://beacon.aisgz.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-29-at-1.06.03-PM.png)
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More Than a Ceremony: The Journey and Preparation Behind AISG’s Class of 2025 Graduation
Picture of last year’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024, image from author Eduardo D. May 27, 2025 As seniors wrap up their IB Diploma Program (DP) exams, all eyes now turn to the next big thing: graduation. Despite being off school and having an incr... More »
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AISG’S INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students at AISG reap the benefits of learning and living in a culturally enriched environment. AISG’s student body comprises countries worldwide, bringing and leaving behind bits of culture with every transition in and out of the school. What does it mean to ... More »
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More Than a Show: The Spirit and Organization Behind AISG’s Talent Show
Eduardo D. Picture of StuCo Dance, which opened the performance on Friday, image from author AISG is a community of many talents. Every year, Student Council (StuCo) dedicates itself to organizing a memorable event to showcas... More »
China, Change, and Charting Your Path: Mika G.’s Guide to AISG Life
With the beginning of the second semester and the arrival of 2025 comes many blessings, including the arrival of new students—many of whom are new not only to AISG but to China as well. Moving to a new country can be challenging, as many of our readers can vouch for. But let’s take a step back and reminisce for a moment—COVID-19. Yeah, remember the pandemic? Changing countries can be diff... More »
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Word Search #1: Teachers at AISG (part 1)
This is a first edition word search for The Beacon! It features various names of teachers that teach in middle and high school in AISG. For any suggestions or queries, feel free to contact any of the beacon staff. More »
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Crosswords #3: Varsity Sports at AISG
This edition of crosswords regards the different varsity sports offered at AISG. Students partaking these sports travel all over Southeast Asia to APACs, fighting for pride and valor whilst also making new friends and connect... More »
IBDP Arts Showcase
“The Arts are something that reach something deeper inside of us – some call it humanity, others may call it our soul – but there is something about the Arts that speaks to us in ways that nothing else does.” –––– Peter Pagett, Secondary and IBDP Music Teacher By: Jasmine L. Last week, on March 17th, the DP1 Music and DP2 Visual Arts students came together to present their work at th... More »
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The Purpose of Advisory: Our Honest Thoughts
Every Monday, we sit down and listen to our advisor talk about a variety of issues such as bullying, stress, time management, and grit for 40 minutes on a PowerPoint presentation. Unfortunately, we often zone out and complain... More »
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Students vs. Lanyards: A Testament to the Power of Student Voice at AISG
Lower Secondary students work on an activity together with their orange around their neck, image from AISG Instagram page The start of the school year is usually filled with new faces, new classes, and new opportunities. Yet,... More »
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Invisible disabilities: Beautiful things
On March 12-14, 2025, Russell Lehmann who is a poet, speaker, and disability advocate, came to AISG as a motivational speaker for elementary students, secondary students, and faculty. As an individual who struggles with Autis... More »
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APAC Band @ISB 2025
APAC schools performing on February 22, 2025 at ISB Image from ISB photographer APAC Band took place in the International School of Beijing (ISB) this year. The other schools that attended this year were Seoul Foreign Schoo... More »
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Crosswords #1: APAC School Mascots
This is the first of many crosswords and puzzles to come. To play, simply enter the letters into the boxes. The answers will be below the puzzle. For ideas and queries regarding puzzles and crosswords, do reach out to any of ... More »
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