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Establishing, nurturing, and growing such an exceptional learning community has been and remains intentional; we work hard to build strong relationships so our learning is at its best. Recent Articles page/4 Posts by topic - [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) - [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) - [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) - [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) - [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) - [Facilities](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/facilities) - [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) - [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) - [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) - [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) - [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) - [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) - [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) - [Advancement](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/advancement) [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) ## [Pipa Master Wu Man Brings Cross-Cultural Music Experience to ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/pipa-master-wuman) September 27, 2024 On September 24, ISB had the privilege of welcoming world-renowned pipa master Wu Man for a transformative cross-cultural music exchange with our government affairs student ambassadors. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) ## [Unleashing Dragon Spirit: China Cup Weekend Ignites School Spirit!](https://blog.isb.cn/unleashing-dragon-spirit-china-cup-weekend-ignites-school-spirit) September 20, 2024 China Cup Weekend brought together students, families, and staff to celebrate sport, creativity, connection and community.   [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Alumni News | How we met at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/drum-roll-please-the-fourth-isb-alumni-achievement-award-goes-to-0-0-0-0-0) September 13, 2024 Bonds formed at this school can last a lifetime. Here’s the story of how Dragon connections turned into lasting love and marriage for two ISB couples. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) ## [ISB hosts fun run to celebrate all abilities](https://blog.isb.cn/dag-fun-run) September 9, 2024 ISB is rare among international schools in how it accommodates diversity, and the school was delighted to host the U.S. Embassy Disability Action Group’s fun run on Sunday. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) ## [Dragon Spirit Events Launch!](https://blog.isb.cn/dragon-spirit-events-launch) September 6, 2024 Get ready for China Cup next weekend, and a host of other community-centered Dragon Spirit events this school year! [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [Facilities](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/facilities) ## [Eureka moments in ISB's design lab](https://blog.isb.cn/ms-design-video-story) August 30, 2024 Here’s a short video showing Middle School students’ learning journey over a semester in one particularly interesting design project. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) ## [Flashback Friday: Spirit Week at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/flashback-friday-spirit-week-at-isb) August 27, 2024 As the International School of Beijing’s (ISB) Spirit Week comes to a close, let’s look back on some photos from this week and from Spirit Weeks gone by. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Facilities](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/facilities) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [What's NEW at ISB?](https://blog.isb.cn/whats-new-at-isb-0) August 27, 2024 From facilities, to sustainability, to a schoolwide book study, learn more about all the new things at ISB this year, that will help us continue to provide challenging and joyful learning to EVERY student. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Columbia University Symposium Club summer program at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/columbia-university-symposium-club-summer-program-at-isb) August 16, 2024 Partnering with the prestigious university served ISB’s mission of helping thinkers and leaders find their place in the world. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Another year of great IB exam results at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/ib-results-2024) August 13, 2024 ISB students once again outperformed global peers in this prestigious academic program. It’s a fantastic achievement, aided by the school’s focus on challenging and joyful learning and its culture of high expectations and high support. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Facilities](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/facilities) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [2023-2024 review: stand-out moments and achievements](https://blog.isb.cn/2023-2024-review-stand-out-moments-and-achievements) June 20, 2024 Watch our highlights video from a year packed with challenging and joyful learning and peak community moments putting ISB’s aspirational Mission into action. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) ## [ISB Dragons enjoy the Dragon Boat Festival](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-dragons-enjoy-the-dragon-boat-festival) June 12, 2024 It’s China’s lunar Year of the Dragon and we are the ISB Dragons. What better timing for a special trip to experience one of the country’s most important festivals? [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [Facilities](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/facilities) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [ISB Sustainability Impact Report gives update on school's green leadership](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-sustainability-impact-report-gives-update-on-schools-green-leadership) May 27, 2024 Launching the new report, here’s a summary of some of its highlights plus a video about ISB’s regular Organic Farmers Markets. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Congratulations to the Class of 2024, ISB's newest alumni!](https://blog.isb.cn/congratulations-to-the-class-of-2024-isbs-newest-alumni) May 23, 2024 After a school experience fostering social-emotional strength, academics, global citizenship, purpose and compassion, these students have exciting futures, with many poised for their dream courses at universities worldwide. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Alumni](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/alumni) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [College Counseling & Prep](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/college-counseling-prep) ## [Alumni News | ISB's alumni return for first Sustainability Summit](https://blog.isb.cn/drum-roll-please-the-fourth-isb-alumni-achievement-award-goes-to-0-0-0) May 23, 2024 Expert guest speakers for ISB’s first Sustainability Summit included two alumni leading in this field. We spoke to them about giving back and inspiring change. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) ## [Elementary School festival celebrates and shares the arts](https://blog.isb.cn/casta-video-story) May 13, 2024 For this CASTA video, we interviewed ISB’s youngest artists and found out how visual and performing arts are a key part of learning that is challenging and joyful. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) ## [MS Student Socials: Building Relationships and Strengthening Community](https://blog.isb.cn/ms-student-socials) May 10, 2024 The MS Socials serve as a refreshing reminder of the importance of balance, connection, and simply enjoying the company of friends.  [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [An APAC tournament diary](https://blog.isb.cn/an-apac-tournament-diary) April 29, 2024 Several ISB teams traveled for prestigious sports tournaments recently. Here’s an in-depth look at the challenges and joys just one of these groups experienced, providing a case study on the learning and empowerment that students get through co-curricular activity. 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