Most of you high-schoolers will be preparing for your exams right about now (or I hope at least), but what you might have missed (other than that entire section from the study guide) is the fact that we have two additional days after exams. At AISG, it is rece... More »
What I remember most about Mr. Webster’s English 10 class are the selections of texts that were assigned to students. Texts were commonly debated outside of class, garnering both praise and criticism. Students struggled to finish Lord of the Flies and instead ... More »
Technology, fashion, education and money are things many young people care about a great deal these days, but something more seems to be be adding on to this. Using Photoshop to improve the images of ourselves that we share on various social media platforms is... More »
My name is Steven Eng, and I’m an American who has been a student here at AISG for the past two years. In my last Beacon article, I want to reflect on my time at AISG. AISG, man where do I start? There are so many of what I would call unique, good, and bad asp... More »
As the school year comes to an end, AISG must reluctantly say good-bye to some of its beloved teachers, who are continuing forward in their careers. Mrs. Sarah Saunders is among these departing teachers. Mrs. Saunders has been working as a learning support tea... More »
On Saturday, April 22, AISG held our annual International Day at the Ersha Campus. Food is definitely one of the most important things for a special day like International Day. At AISG, we set up a number of booths which sold food from different countries and ... More »
It’s May already and that means Prom is nearly upon us and will be here sooner than we know it. For anyone looking to have a blast, Prom is your thing: buy your tickets, on sale until May 12th. Mark your calendar for Friday May 19th, 7:00 – 11:30 PM. Prom is b... More »
Sports have become increasingly popular nowadays and the sports world has expanded over the last few decades. No matter who you are, sports fan or not, I am sure the sports world does have some impact on you. Professional sports are now a big means of entertai... More »
Reading is encouraged to enhance writing skills and understanding texts. Our school’s English department suggests that students read a variety of books, at a minimum a book per month. However, even if students read a book in a month, they will only have a tota... More »
Today’s world appears to be increasingly ‘international’, with more attention being brought to minority sexual identities, and globalization, leading to greater cultural exchange and business across nations. When your family moved to Guangzhou, you were part o... More »
It is a requirement by law that children, as young as three years old in some countries, receive an education. The duration of this required education ranges from four years in Angola to thirteen years in several countries such as the Netherlands and Dominica.... More »
South Korean efforts have recently been working towards raising the Sewol ferry that capsized three years ago due to being overloaded. This national crisis claimed the lives of over 300 people, most of whom were children. Since the resurfacing of the ferry, ni... More »