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Gayatri G.

Show BioHide BioGayatri is a junior and this is her second year with The Beacon as well as at AISG. She has previously lived in Seoul, Dhaka, Israel, Beijing, and New Delhi and is excited to spend the next few years in Guangzhou. She is an avid reader, and likes to swim as well as run.

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Alumni of AISG: Sinou Thangal

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Recently, I had the pleasure of talking to Sinou Thangal, an AISG alumna, who is currently pursuing a double major in Psychology and Music at Queens University, Canada. We spoke about several things ranging from her experiences in high school to how she’s been... More »

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COVID-19: How is AISG Coping?

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  Covid-19 has taken the world by storm. Initially touted as a “SARS-like” virus, it has now taken on its own identity and has been acknowledged as a much more virulent disease. The virus was first identified in Wuhan, a city in the Hubei province of China, an... More »

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IBDP Year 1 Students: EE? Check.

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It is a widely accepted fact that the Extended Essay (EE) is one of the most challenging aspects of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). Not only does it have a reputation that precedes itself, it is also renowned for being awe inspiring yet... More »

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Stringing Along: APAC Orchestra 2019

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APAC Orchestra 2019 took place in Daejon, South Korea, from 13 November to 17 November, and was hosted by Taejon Christian International School (TCIS). AISG sent nine musicians, consisting of violin, viola, and cello players. They were accompanied by Ms. Stave... More »

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A Starry Night: Open Mic 2019

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Open Mic Night, an annual event hosted by AISG’s Student Council (StuCo), was held after school yesterday on Friday, November 1 from 5:30 till 8:00. This event is a night where members of the high school community, including both students and teachers, can per... More »

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AISG Gears Up for Family Fun Day!

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Family Fun Day, an AISG fan-favorite event, is returning once again! It is hosted every year by the AISG Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and will take place at AISG’s elementary school campus on Ersha Island instead of Science Park this year. It will be held ... More »

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Say Hi to Ms. Siemens!

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The 2019-2020 school year has seen several additions to the AISG community, with new faces present in the faculty, administration, and the student body. One such change has been the arrival of Ms. Trixie Siemens, who has replaced Mr. Tragert and taken on the c... More »

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How Sustainable is AISG?

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Recently, the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes (IPCC) released a report which predicted that unless drastic and substantial changes were undertaken, the Earth’s temperature would rise by 1.5° C. This would pose a problem because a rise in the Ea... More »

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Mental Health: The Big Picture

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This article was written for the Mental Health unit in Grade 10 P.E. What is Mental Health? Mental health refers to our emotional, behavioral and cognitive well-being; it centers around how an individual feels and interacts with their environment. People focus... More »

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Muse’s First EVER Writing Workshop is This Thursday!

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AISG’s Creative Writing Club, also known as Muse, will be holding its first ever writing workshop on Thursday, March 28! It will be held after school in Ms. Barga’s room (317). The workshop will cover basic ideas such as story breakdown, dialogue, and descript... More »

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Beware of the Anti-Vaxxers!

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Taking a stand against vaccinations seems to be all the rage right now. Recently, people who do not believe in vaccination, or “anti-vaxxers” as they are popularly called, have been the focus of mainstream media. Anti-vaxxers are propagators of the idea that v... More »