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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. 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[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) ## [Congratulations to the Class of 2023, ISB's newest alumni!](https://blog.isb.cn/college-acceptances-2022-2023) June 1, 2023 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) [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Check out ISB's Senior Parade video!](https://blog.isb.cn/senior-parade-video) May 25, 2023 Please enjoy this video of ISB's Senior Parade. You will hear from some of our graduates and see how ISB truly supports all students to find their potential and excel in their chosen field, whatever that may be. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) ## [Mix It Up Lunches at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/mix-it-up-lunches-at-isb) May 18, 2023 ISB's Mix it Up Lunches challenges students to step out of their comfort zone and engage with others, helping to create a more inclusive learning environment. [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) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [Meeting environmental commitments, inspiring green leaders](https://blog.isb.cn/meeting-environmental-commitments-inspiring-green-leaders) May 12, 2023 The third ISB Sustainability Impact Report gives an update on the school’s sustainability work – and how this work has empowered students to purpose and compassion. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) ## [ISB Middle School celebrates math competition achievements!](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-middle-school-celebrates-math-competition-achievements) May 10, 2023 This week, ISB's MS assembly celebrated ISB’s cultural diversity and math competition highlights.  [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) ## [CASTA Day is here!](https://blog.isb.cn/casta-day-is-here) May 5, 2023 ISB was filled with vibrant performances, creative art, and colorful tie-dye shirts today for ES's 18th annual Celebrate and Share the Arts festival! [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) ## [Hogwarts High School show casts spell over ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/hogwarts-high-school-show-casts-spell-over-isb) April 28, 2023 The production set in ‘a certain school of magic and magic’ captivated audiences, allowed students to explore their passions, and provided challenging and joyful learning. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) ## [EY3 students explore the community!](https://blog.isb.cn/ey3-students-explore-the-community) April 20, 2023 Our EY3 class's recent community explorations are a perfect example of how ISB prioritizes students’ social and emotional well-being. [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [ISB swimmers make a clean sweep of ACAMIS Invitational victories!](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-sweep-acamis-swim-invitational) April 14, 2023 Swimmers from the International School of Beijing (ISB) made a splash at the ACAMIS Invitational, being the overall champions in both the recent senior and junior meets. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) ## [Dragons have a blast at the ISB Gala](https://blog.isb.cn/gala-news-report) March 27, 2023 Community members came together for a resplendent evening celebrating and strengthening the strong relationships that help define ISB. [Community](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/community) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) ## [An idea for a helping hand](https://blog.isb.cn/an-idea-for-a-helping-hand) March 20, 2023 Here’s a video about Student Helpers, a new group of Elementary School volunteers demonstrating the sense of purpose, compassion, and service found among ISB’s youngest learners. [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) ## [ISB holds 25th Grade 2 Circus](https://blog.isb.cn/isb-holds-25th-grade-2-circus) March 10, 2023 Check out these fun photos from our Grade 2 Circus! [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) ## [ISB's charity heroes get younger](https://blog.isb.cn/g5-service-trips) March 7, 2023 Grade 5 students have been on a new range of field trips designed to empower them to purpose and compassion by learning through community service. [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) ## [APAC is back!](https://blog.isb.cn/apac-is-back) February 16, 2023 ISB athletes and fans lit up Shanghai last weekend for the first Asia Pacific Activities Conference since 2019. Here’s why the return of this Varsity sports showcase meant so much to China’s international school community and ISB’s goal of empowering students to purpose and compassion. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Myth busters](https://blog.isb.cn/myth-busters) February 10, 2023 Could Rapunzel’s hair really have lifted the prince? ISB Seniors studying biology, chemistry, physics and other sciences investigated many such popular questions as they united for a great example of challenging and 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) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) ## [Photos – ISB welcomes the Year of the Rabbit](https://blog.isb.cn/photos-isb-welcomes-the-year-of-the-rabbit) January 19, 2023 Events like this play a big role in the strong relationships found in the ISB community. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Elementary School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/elementary-school) [Middle School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/middle-school) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) ## [Why ISB has the best teachers](https://blog.isb.cn/why-isb-has-the-best-teachers) January 11, 2023 ISB’s Strategic Plan formally prioritizes continuing to find top-quality educators. Here’s how the school has been innovating in recruitment. 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