Newsletter Middle and High School /校内一周回顾/初高中部

Week Without Walls offers our students a chance to learn and grow outside the classroom, providing unique and valuable experiences beyond traditional academic learning. These trips enhance language skills, expose students to potential career and academic opportunities, and they help foster a sense of personal responsibility. We are excited to share these journeys of our Grade 6 to Grade 11 students. 

Grade 6 Week Without Walls-Thousand Island Lake Adventure

“千岛湖 (Qiandaohu),” directly translated as “Thousand Island Lake,” is an authentic water town, attracting outdoor and water sports enthusiasts from all over. 

It was an exciting and educational experience for the students!

户外课堂周为我们的学生提供了在课堂外学习和成长的机会,提供了超越传统学术学习的独特而宝贵的经验。 这些旅行提高了语言技能,让学生接触到潜在的职业和学术机会,并有助于培养个人责任感。 我们很高兴与大家分享我们六年级至十一年级学生的这些旅程。

六年级户外课堂周-千岛湖探险 

“千岛湖”,是名副其实的水乡,吸引了各地的户外和水上运动爱好者。

这对学生来说是一次激动人心的教育经历!

During the Water, Earth, Culture Day, Grade 6 students had the opportunity to connect with the lake and learn about its significance to the local people and the region. This is an important aspect of cultural understanding and appreciation. 

On the trip, numerous fun activities like kayaking and island hopping provided a thrilling and memorable experience for our students. These activities allow the students to enjoy the lake’s natural beauty and improve their teamwork and communication skills. 

Grade 6 also participated in a Tea Culture experience, a valuable learning opportunity for the students to learn about Chinese culture and history. In addition, learning how to make tea is also a great practical skill for students to acquire.

在“水、地球、文化日”期间,六年级的学生有机会与湖泊建立联系,并了解它对当地人民和该地区的重要性。 这是文化理解和欣赏的一个重要方面。

皮划艇和跳岛游等有趣的活动为我们的学生提供了令人兴奋和难忘的体验。 这些活动不仅让学生们领略了湖光山色的自然美景,也提高了他们的团队协作能力和沟通能力。

茶文化体验是让学生了解中国文化和历史的宝贵学习机会, 学习如何泡茶也是学生获得的一项很好的实践技能。

The Adventure Day, which included a cycle ride and mountain-top views, was a thrilling and challenging experience for the students. It’s great that they had the opportunity to continue their relationship with Thousand Island Lake and appreciate its natural beauty in different ways. 

Finally, the Adventure Park activities, such as Via Ferrata and Caves, provided a unique and exciting experience for the students to challenge themselves. The closing campfire under the stars was a memorable and bonding experience for the students.

骑自行车和山顶景色的冒险日对学生来说是一次激动人心和具有挑战性的经历。 很高兴他们有机会继续与千岛湖的关系,并以不同的方式欣赏它的自然美景。

探险公园的活动,如铁索攀岩和洞穴,将为学生们提供独特而激动人心的体验,让他们挑战自我。

星空下的闭幕式篝火晚会对学生们来说是一次难忘的经历。

The Grade 6 Week Without Walls – Thousand Island Lake Adventure helped the students develop their outdoor and cultural understanding and build important life skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. It’s a valuable and unforgettable experience for the students that they will cherish for years.

Grade 7 Week Without Walls – Ancient Village Culture Hui-style Aesthetics Service Learning

总体而言,六年级户外课堂周-千岛湖探险将帮助学生培养对户外和文化的理解,并培养团队合作、沟通和解决问题等重要的生活技能。 对于学生来说,这是一次宝贵而难忘的经历,他们将在未来的岁月里珍藏。

七年级户外课堂周——古村落文化徽派美学服务学习

Huizhou, originating in modern-day Huangshan City, Anhui Province, is home to one of the three regional cultures of Chinese history. This destination retains substantial Hui-style intangible cultural heritage and Hui-style architectural beauty that has stood the test of time.  

The trip provided Grade 7 students with a chance to understand the cultural and historical value of emblems and to explore the production and economic value of the ancient method of making ink through activities such as Hui Ink Tracing Gold and Huizhou Inkstone Carving.  

Furthermore, Grade 7 students also had opportunities to explore the architectural features, folk customs, living environment, and ecological culture of Hui-style villages through activities such as Delving into Hongcun Ancient Village and Hongcun Ancient Village Surveys.

徽州发源于今安徽省黄山市,是中国历史三大地域文化之一。 这里保留着丰富的徽派非物质文化遗产和经得起时间考验的徽派建筑之美。

此次行程通过徽墨溯金、徽州砚刻等活动,让七年级学生有机会了解徽章的文化历史价值,探索古代制墨方法的生产和经济价值。

此外,七年级学生还通过“走进宏村”、“宏村古村调查”等活动,深入了解徽派村落的建筑特色、民俗风情、人居环境、生态文化等。

To understand the historical background and techniques of Hui-style private garden skills, students tried the Fish Lamp Tour Village and Hui-style Gardening.  

Grade 7 Week Without Walls – Ancient Village Culture Hui-style Aesthetics Service Learning provided the students with a unique and valuable learning experience that combined cultural appreciation, craftsmanship, and creativity. It was an excellent opportunity for the students to engage with the local culture and history and develop important life skills.

为了解徽派私家园林技艺的历史背景和技法,同学们有机会体验鱼灯游村和徽派园艺。

七年级户外课堂周——古村落文化徽派美学服务学习为学生提供独特而宝贵的文化欣赏、工艺和创造力相结合的学习体验。 这是学生接触当地文化和历史并在此过程中发展重要生活技能的绝佳机会。

Grade 8 Week Without Walls-Bring the Culture Home

八年级户外课堂周-把文化带回家

The Grade 8 Week Without Walls trip to Xi’an allowed students to learn and explore the city’s historical significance. The visit to the Terracotta Warriors and the chance to dress up in Tang costumes were memorable experiences for all students.

The Silk Road theme is an essential aspect of Chinese history and culture, and we were delighted that our students had the chance to explore it through activities such as museum visits, cycling the ancient city wall, and visiting the traditional bazaar – Grande Tang Hall 大唐不夜城.

The City Wall Cycling and Tang Dynasty Dress-up activities offered Grade 8 students a unique and engaging opportunity to appreciate the beauty and history of Xi’an. The Silk Road-themed museum and night bazaar excursion gave the students a deeper understanding of the cultural exchange between the East and West.

西安之旅为学生提供了一个学习和探索这座城市的历史意义的绝好机会, 参观兵马俑和穿上唐装对所有学生来说都是一次难忘的经历。

丝绸之路的主题是中国历史和文化的一个重要方面,我们很高兴我们的学生有机会通过参观博物馆、骑自行车游览古城墙和参观传统集市——大唐不夜城等活动来探索它。

城墙骑行和盛唐换装活动为八年级学生提供了一个机会,以独特而引人入胜的方式欣赏西安的美丽和历史。以及丝绸之路主题博物馆和夜市游览让学生们对东西方文化交流有了更深入的了解。 

Visiting the excavation site of the Terracotta Warriors is a must-do in Xi’an, and the opportunity to make mini artificial Terracotta Warriors was an excellent way for the students to engage with the site’s history and culture. 

The Yongxingfang is a popular place for experiencing Xi’an culture and food. Learning and performing Qin opera and attending a Biangbiang noodle cooking class provided a fun way for students to immerse themselves in the local culture. 

Overall, the Grade 8 Week Without Walls trip to Xi’an gave students a unique and valuable learning experience that combined cultural immersion, history, and personal growth. It was an excellent opportunity for students to explore and appreciate the beauty and history of China outside the classroom.

Grade 9 Week Without Walls- Pingyao Old Town

参观兵马俑的发掘现场是西安必做的事情,而制作迷你人造兵马俑的机会是学生了解该遗址历史和文化的绝佳方式。

永兴坊是人们体验西安文化和美食的热门场所,学习和表演秦腔、biangbiang面烹饪班等活动为学生们提供了一种沉浸在当地文化中的有趣方式。

总的来说,西安八年级户外课堂周之旅为学生们提供了独特而宝贵的学习体验,将文化沉浸、历史和个人成长相结合, 这是学生在课堂之外探索和欣赏中国的美丽和历史的绝好机会。

九年级户外课堂周-平遥古城

Pingyao’s ancient building structures and traditional social structures provide an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the history and culture of China. Our Grade 9 Week Without Walls trip to Pingyao old town provided a valuable learning experience for students. 

Participating in local crafts workshops, such as noodle making, face painting, and paper cutting, promoted skills development and creativity and contributed to employability and sustainable economic growth. These activities allow students to engage with the local community and appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese arts.

平遥的古建筑结构和传统社会结构为学生提供了了解中国历史和文化的机会。

我们九年级的平遥古城户外课堂周非常丰富。

参加面条制作、面部彩绘和剪纸等当地手工艺作坊,不仅可以促进技能发展和创造力,还有助于提高就业能力和可持续经济增长。 这些活动让学生能够融入当地社区,欣赏中国传统艺术的美感和工艺。

The Pingyao ancient town scavenger hunt is fun and engaging for students to explore the city and learn about its history and culture. Visiting the Rishengchang Museum, China’s first private bank and the North China First Bodyguard Vehicle gave students a deeper understanding of Pingyao’s history and its role as the Wall Street of China. 

The visit to the Wang Family Courtyard was a great opportunity for students to learn about the traditional architecture and lifestyle of wealthy families in ancient China. The workshops in the guesthouse, such as noodle making, face painting, and paper cutting, allow students to engage with local culture and history in a hands-on and interactive way. 

The Grade 9 Week Without Walls trip to Pingyao old town provided students with a unique and valuable learning experience that combined cultural immersion, history, and personal growth.

Grade 10 Week Without Walls- Qufu & Tai’an Culture and Community

平遥古城寻宝游戏是学生探索这座城市并了解其历史和文化的一种有趣且引人入胜的方式。 参观中国第一家私人银行日升昌博物馆和华北第一辆保镖车,让学生们更深入地了解平遥的历史及其作为中国华尔街的作用。

参观王家大院是学生了解中国古代富裕家庭的传统建筑和生活方式的绝佳机会。 客栈内的面条制作、面部彩绘、剪纸等工作坊让学生们以亲身实践和互动的方式接触当地的文化和历史。

总体而言,平遥古城九年级无墙周之旅为学生们提供了独特而宝贵的学习体验,融合了文化沉浸、历史和个人成长。

10年级户外课堂周-曲阜&泰安

Grade 10 embarked on their Week Without Walls adventure to the province of Shandong, starting with a visit to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius. Next, students participated in an orienteering challenge at the Confucius Temple and Mansion to locate specific objects and landmarks within the walls. Following dinner and a short reflection time, the most memorable experience for the students was meeting with local residents in a village on the outskirts of Tai’an. They interacted with older residents, learning about life in the village and the changes they had seen. Spending time with the elders gave them a glimpse into their daily lives, and the students appreciated their warmth and good humour.

十年级前往山东省的户外课堂探险之旅。 第一站是孔子的故乡曲阜,先去孔庙和孔府。 在这次访问期间,我们的学生接受了定向挑战,以定位墙壁内的某些物体和地标。 晚饭后短暂的反思时间。

十年级最难忘的一次是在泰安郊外的一个村庄与当地居民见面。 他们与年长的村民互动,询问村里以前的生活,这些年的变化。 与村里的这些老人共度时光,让我们得以一窥他们的日常生活。 他们的热情和幽默深得十年级学生的赞赏。

The following day, the group visited a local kindergarten, where some students donated to the children. After lunch, the students participated in a community service activity where they painted a wall using one of Confucius’s philosophical understandings, showing creative flair and patience. Then, they participated in a Master Chef Competition, working in teams and using local ingredients to create delicious and visually appealing dishes. In the afternoon, they helped local farmers with planting and weeding. 

The students then travelled to the Yougbang Base, where they worked in teams to build shelter and tested it upon completion to see if it was sturdy and could withstand a rainstorm. After lunch, they enjoyed kayaking on calm waters. In groups, students created videos to demonstrate their learning from the week through a series of interviews and informational talks. The trip concluded with a visit to the serene and beautiful temple, and the students returned to Beijing, having thoroughly enjoyed themselves and being great ambassadors for CISB.

他们还参观了当地的一家幼儿园,并向幼儿园的孩子们捐赠了玩具和书籍。

十年级学生还进行了主厨比赛,学生们以团队为单位,必须使用当地食材制作出既美味又吸引眼球的菜肴。 所有团队都尽其所能共同努力,制作出一些吸引评委(老师)的菜肴。 为了让学生们在这段时间里做的任何菜都成为他们的午餐,它绝对是正宗的。

烹饪比赛结束后,学生们进行了一项社区服务活动,他们用孔子的一种哲学理解来粉刷一面墙。 由于对细节的关注不仅表现出创造力,而且表现出耐心,因此创作令人惊叹。 当天的最后一项活动是耕作,学生们帮助当地农民拔掉田里的杂草,耙出新的犁沟,并开始种植新芽。 而这一切都是在一个小时内完成的,相当了不起。

随后,学生们前往友邦基地,分组搭建避难所,并在建成后进行测试,看其是否坚固,是否能抵挡暴雨。 午餐后,他们在平静的水面上划皮划艇。 学生们分组制作视频,通过一系列访谈和信息讲座展示他们本周的学习情况。 此次旅行以参观宁静美丽的寺庙结束,学生们回到北京,学生们很好的展示了作为CISB的形象大使。

The Grade 10 Week Without Walls trip to Shandong province offered students a distinctive and beneficial learning experience that combined exposure to diverse cultures, meaningful service opportunities, exciting outdoor adventures, and chances for personal development.

Grade 11 Week Without Walls – Denfeng and Luoyang in Henan

Our Grade 11 students had a memorable trip to Denfeng and Luoyang in Henan. They started with a scavenger hunt at the Shaolin Temple, immersing themselves in the local culture and learning about martial arts. The day at the Shaolin Martial Arts school was particularly memorable, where they had classes about different martial arts and the opportunity to mingle with local students. 

They also visited Luotuoya Village and helped a farmer plant sweet potatoes while experiencing the ancient way of repairing walls. This unique experience allowed them to contribute to the local community while learning essential life skills such as teamwork and problem-solving.

十年级户外课堂山东省之旅为学生提供了独特而有益的学习体验,将接触多元文化、有意义的服务机会、激动人心的户外探险和个人发展机会结合起来。

十一年级户外课堂——学生赴河南登封、洛阳

我们十一年级的学生在河南登封和洛阳度过了一段难忘的旅程。 他们从少林寺寻宝开始,沉浸在当地文化中,学习武术。 在少林武术学校的那一天特别令人难忘,他们在那里开设了关于不同武术的课程,并有机会与当地学生打成一片。

他们还参观了骆驼崖村,在体验古法修墙的同时帮助农民种植红薯。 这种独特的经历使他们能够为当地社区做出贡献,同时学习团队合作和解决问题等基本生活技能。

Overall, the Grade 11 Week Without Walls trip to Denfeng and Luoyang provided a valuable learning experience for our students, combining cultural immersion, community service, and personal growth. It’s wonderful that the students could resume travelling around China after a pause due to the pandemic and continue to learn and grow outside the classroom.

总体而言,十一 年级登封和洛阳户外课堂之旅为我们的学生提供了宝贵的学习体验,将文化沉浸、社区服务和个人成长相结合。 很高兴学生们在因疫情而暂停后可以重新开始环游中国,并继续在课堂之外学习和成长。

Upcoming Events

May 1st – Labour Day holiday

May 2-5 – Gr. 5 WWW Trip

May 3-5 – Gr. 3 and Gr. 4 WWW Trip

May 3rd – Caribou Math Competition

May 8th – June 16th (June 19th for Gr 5)- Swimming in PE for Grades 1-5

May 13th – International Fair (10-3:30 pm)

May 15-19th – PYPX Week

近期活动: 

5月1日-劳动节
5月2-5日 G5 WWW旅行

5月3-5日 G3和G4 WWW旅行

5月3日- 驯鹿数学竞赛

5月8日-6月16日(5年级至6月19日)-G1-5游泳课

5月13日-国际节 (10:00am – 3:30pm)

5月15日-19日PYP X展