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Crosswords #2: IBDP Courses

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This edition of crosswords requires you to guess the course from IBDP based on a short descriptor. The answers will be below the puzzle. For suggestions and queries, contact any of The Beacon’s staff. Have fun wording!     [SPOILER] Possible answers are as fol... More »

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APAC Band @ISB 2025

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  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 School (SFS), Canadian Academy (CA), Sha... More »

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Crosswords #1: APAC School Mascots

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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 The Beacon staff.     [SPOILER ALER... More »

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The AISG Community Prepares Itself for the Lunar New Year

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AISG students greet a dancing lion during Chinese New Year celebrations, image from AISG Instagram page    Just three weeks after coming back from the winter break, the AISG community is preparing itself for yet another fruitful vacation. The Beacon has been a... More »

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Behind The Scenes with Janet Hong

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What Goes on In the Brain of Our School Counsellor Written by Ikki F. Janet Hong’s yearbook photo (Via. Aisgz.org) As the new school year starts Janet Hong is filled with anticipation, her excitement to meet new students and have an amazing school year is wide... More »

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Procrastination: A Bigger Issue Than You Imagine

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Written by Stanley W. What do the teachers and administrators in AISG need to address the serious procrastination issue so that students can enjoy life in school without anxiety and stress?  An image of a clock with the word “deadline” and all the hands of the... More »

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Year-Round Sport Training in AISG 

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(Photo of the AISG Boys Varsity Volleyball Team winning the GISSA Cup in the 2024-25 Season. Photo from Coach Diego Buchheim Lopez.)   By: Matthew H. AISG should have year-round training to optimize student athletes’ performance and results. This statement can... More »

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Give 9th and 10th Graders the Freedom to Survive

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Photo from Bonnie C. 10th grade By: Bonnie C. In AISG, the 11th and 12th graders get free block, unlike the 9th and 10th graders. Many of the 9th and 10th graders have been complaining about how unfair it is, including myself. I personally think free blocks ha... More »

The Upcoming DP1 Semester 1 Exams

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Grade 11 student Carolina W. prepares for her exams during study block. Image from Dana K. Next week,  from December 2-5, the grade 11 students will all be stepping into testing rooms to take their very first IBDP semester 1 exams. For many, feelings of appreh... More »