Early Childhood Pick Cherries!
It’s an annual Qingdao tradition! On Friday, May 16th, Qingdao Amerasia International School Early Childhood students and their parents went out to a cherry orchard in Beizhai, Laoshan District to pick cherries. In their Primary Years Program unit of inquiry, Early Childhood students are inquiring into the life cycle of plants, and this trip gave […]
Grades 3 and 4 Fashion Show!
In their unit on How We Express Ourselves, Grades 3-4 are inquiring into how “Creating and responding to art develops understanding of ourselves and the world around us.” Last Friday, the kids put art into practice in their fashion choices, making sure that their choice of wardrobe would tell a story about who they are […]
Outdoor Activity Week
While their classmates were in London, other QAIS Secondary students explored history, art, and natural environments here in Qingdao! They made beach art using found objects; they listened to (and played!) the new pipe organ in Qingdao’s Lutheran Church; they hiked Fushan, took in panoramic views of the city and explored WWI bunkers. Enjoy the […]
Family Fun Run May 17th!
Please note the new date! Join us at the Hyatt on Saturday, May 17th, 10am-1pm for the 2014 QAIS Family Fun Run! Last year, we had over 350 people from Qingdao’s international community jogging/biking/blading/ boarding/scooting along the seaside boardwalk on a gorgeous Saturday morning, and we are excited to do it again! This 5km run […]
After School Activities
We spent a few minutes browsing the after school activities, to show our families and friends what QAIS students are sticking around for when class is over. If you have questions about After School Activities, call QAIS at (+86 532) 8388-9900. Enjoy the photos!
Secondary Gardening
Watch this space! The kids spent last Wednesday clearing out the ivy and making room for their vision to take root. Let’s see what comes up! Many thanks to Chris Cronin for overseeing the project.
2014 Spring Bazaar!
What an awesome day! 18 vendors, selling everything from used household items and books to baking utensils and designer costume jewelry, with excellent curries and lasagna available for lunch. Over 150 people came out for a Saturday morning in the QAIS cafeteria, and most left with arms full of newly-purchased treasures. If you are interested […]
The Children’s House Garden
It’s Spring! We have a gorgeous garden! In addition to being a beautiful feature of Qingdao Amerasia International School, the garden plays an important role in a few subject areas in the Montessori Children’s House Early Childhood program. Children learn about the parts of plants and plant life cycles in their Botany activities, and now […]
QAIS at Harvard MUN in Beijing!
Qingdao Amerasia International School participated in Harvard MUN, from March 20th-23rd in Beijing! Here are some of their thoughts on the experience: Politics is not the thing I really like, however, the skills I learned in MUN can be used on the areas I like in the future. By listening other people’s idea and using […]
A Morning in the Children’s House
From morning work block to lunch time and specials classes, students in the Montessori Children’s House at Qingdao Amerasia International School have a lot to do every day. We spent some time photographing them last week, to give you a little glimpse of what that one of those days looks like.
