The Third Annual WISS Sports Carnival
By WISS Admin | June 23, 2010
By Luke Griffin, Health and Phys. Ed. Coodinator
June 12th, 2010 played host to the third annual WISS sports carnival. Students, parents and teachers alike spent the morning participating in a variety of games and activities such as ping pong ball relays, “egg and spoon” and “sponge” relays and other such games.
The afternoon saw the entire school […]
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WISS CD sales to buy wheelchair
By WISS Admin | May 31, 2010
INSPIRED by Bob Geldof’s Live Aid concert, a grade-5 class at Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) has found their own way to support charity with music.
Keeping it small and close to the heart, the students have composed one song called “Make a Dream Come True” to help the cousin of two of […]
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Getting MaD at WISS
By WISS Admin | May 12, 2010
Star, May Issue
In aligning with Performing Arts and Music the Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is preparing a new Music and Drama programme in its Secondary School for the 2010/2011 academic year. Students in Grade 6 and Grade 7 will study one semester of Visual Arts and one semester of Music and Drama (MaD), […]
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WISS students shine in Eco Design Fair
By WISS Admin | April 22, 2010
April 21 2010, Shanghai Daily, by Claudine Harris
WESTERN International School of Shanghai (WISS) demonstrated its commitment to sustainable practice and education by setting up stands at last weekend’s Eco Design Fair.
The school exhibited children’s work, some of which was interactive and included games and quizzes about social responsibility, sustainability and good ecological practice.
The stands also […]
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Luxury brand makes time for choral treat
By WISS Admin | April 21, 2010
Shanghai Daily, April 17 2010
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A valuable lesson in helping others
By WISS Admin | April 1, 2010
April 1 2010, Shanghai Daily, C6 Education
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Ming Zhu Migrant Kindergarten in Xujing Receives Much Needed Donation
By WISS Admin | March 17, 2010
Migrant children at the Ming Zhu Migrant Kindergarten in Xujing recently received a much needed boost to their play time. An initiative by You Dao partner school Western International School of Shanghai in Qing Pu saw several hundred toys donated by parents and children at the international school and delivered to children who normally would […]
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Book Week: “Open the door to reading!”
By WISS Admin | March 16, 2010
Congratulations to everyone on their active participation in a fantastic Book Parade Friday March 5, which added the finishing touch to our Book Week. The students and staff all joined in the spirit of Book Week by dressing up in the most creative and spectacular costumes!We were entertained with three presentations of well-known stories by […]
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WISS to Launch DP in 2010
By WISS Admin | March 15, 2010
March 2010, Star
Recently the Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) had a Diploma Programme (DP) Pre-Authorization visit from Nigel Forbes-Harper, IB Regional Head of School Services, Asia Pacific. During his visit, Mr Forbes-Harper assessed the facilitie, met with staff and students, and discussed with the management team. He strongly affirmed the programme being offered at […]
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Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
By WISS Admin | February 22, 2010
Parents, students and staff gathered together at WISS on Wednesday February 10th to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.
The Tiger is the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac cycle, and it is a sign of bravery. Like the lion in Western culture, the Tiger is the proverbial King of the Jungle, admired for its […]
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