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Senior Lounge: Hit or Miss?

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Image of Senior Lounge, picture provided by Sofia S   By: Maxi S. The transition from junior to senior year is always a challenge. It’s filled with extra worries, anxiety, countless late nights of studying, and revising cumulatives and summatives to improve pr... More »

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Behind the Office Door: Getting to Know Ms. Brittney

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We often imagine a secondary school counselor’s office as a place for crises and mental turmoil. But step behind our secondary school counselor, Ms. Brittney Young’s door, and you’re just as likely to find a conversation against sacrificing sleep, jumping on a... More »

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The Challenges of a Tech-Free Zone in Our School Library  

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Our school library, taken by author  By Alyssa C The school library has always been an essential space for students who seek quiet, focus, collaboration, and academic spaces. However, technology has transformed these spaces in past years. The digital devices s... More »

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2025 Door decorations: An outburst of creativity in AISG

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Picture of 2025/26-year upper secondary door decoration contest winning design, image from Door decoration Padlet.  By: Woni L As the first quarter of the school year slowly came to an end, the annual door decorating contest was held within the AISG community,... More »

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Your Passport to APAC Adventures

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Varsity Girls Soccer @ SFS for APAC Soccer 2025, taken from @aisgzram  By: Oasis T.    For many students, the Asia-Pacific Activities Conference, or APAC, is a highlight of the school year. It represents the culmination of a season’s hard work, offering a chan... More »

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Baker and Bogie – An Unstoppable Team

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Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or a member of the faculty, chances    are you’ve noticed a four-legged furry friend and his ‘human’ mom in the Ramshack at the front of the school. We’ve all seen Bogie and Mrs. Dee Baker around, but for many of us, their ... More »

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Mr. Fuang’s Tea Corner

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(Picture of Mr Fuang’s tea corner in room B-511 taken by author) The beginning of a new school year always brings a mix of emotions – excitement to reconnect with friends and nerves from new classes and people, as well as getting back into routine. For many st... More »

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Teacher Wordle #1

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The word games are back, somewhat. Today you need to guess the last name of a teacher in our school. Have fun! Hint: technology. For more ideas or suggestions, contact any of the Beacon staff. More »

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Varsity Boys Volleyball: Potential APAC Champions?

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(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 a... More »

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Joe Boettcher: Teaching, Learning, and Life Abroad 

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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... More »

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Should the 11th Graders Be Allowed to Drink Coffee?

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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 ... More »