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[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) [High School](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/high-school) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [Empowering changemakers: students lead with purpose at ISB's ICON Summit](https://blog.isb.cn/empowering-changemakers-students-lead-with-purpose-at-isbs-icon-summit) March 20, 2026 Bringing together young voices from across Beijing, the ICON Summit sparked collaboration, compassion, and courageous thinking – showing how students are already beginning to find their place in the world as thoughtful leaders and advocates for 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) [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) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [Semester 1 highlights video](https://blog.isb.cn/semester-1-highlights-video-clone) December 19, 2025 This year, the ISB community is working together to further enhance the student experience. Here are stand-out moments from the past few months as learners, families, and staff have put our aspirational Mission into action. [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) ## [How students lead with purpose at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/together-in-october-news-story) November 6, 2025 Together in October was a month of activities organized by students that successfully promoted community, belonging, and care for the environment. [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) [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) ## [Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: ES Student Council and the Energy Bus Movement Drive Change](https://blog.isb.cn/esstuco) April 15, 2025 See how ISB's Elementary School has taken a proactive approach to promoting inclusion for the unique members of our ISB community. [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) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [Creating Hands-On Learning Experiences in ISB's Rooftop Garden](https://blog.isb.cn/rooftop-garden) February 21, 2025 ISB’s rooftop garden enhances hands-on learning, curiosity, community engagement, and encourages a deeper connection with Sustainability, one of our Strategic Focus Areas.  [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) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Sustainability](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/sustainability) ## [Semester 1 highlights video](https://blog.isb.cn/semester-1-highlights-video-1) December 13, 2024 Stand-out moments and achievements from another few months of students, parents, staff, and alumni putting ISB’s aspirational Mission into action. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) ## [ISB Shines on Stage: APAC Choir Festival and HS Production Dazzle Audiences!](https://blog.isb.cn/apac-choir-hs-production) November 19, 2024 ISB performing arts dazzled audiences at last week's APAC Choir Festival and HS Production! [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) ## [More than meets the eye – visual arts at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/more-than-meets-the-eye-visual-arts-at-isb) November 14, 2024 Amid a busy period for ISB artists, here’s a look at the subject’s academic and social value. Painting, drawing, and sculpture are such a beautiful part of what a good school does! [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) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Professional development](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/professional-development) [Student Support](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/student-support) ## [All Aboard the Energy Bus: A New Initiative for Promoting Positivity](https://blog.isb.cn/energy-bus) October 11, 2024 This school year, the International School of Beijing (ISB) is hitting the road with an exciting new initiative in our Elementary School (ES): the Energy Bus!   [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. [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) [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) [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) ## [Neurodiversity Celebration Week at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/neurodiversity-celebration-week-at-isb) March 29, 2024 Five days of activity showed the school’s commitment to inclusivity and its support for students with different learning profiles. [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) ## [Student-led assembly raises awareness of racism and bias](https://blog.isb.cn/student-led-assembly-raises-awareness-of-racism-and-bias) January 12, 2024 This was one example of ISB’s efforts to empower students with purpose and compassion while ensuring all are welcome in the school’s diverse community. [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) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) ## [When students run the assemblies](https://blog.isb.cn/when-students-run-the-assemblies) December 5, 2023 ISB’s Elementary School has given students input into planning assemblies and events where they present their challenging and joyful learning to classmates and parents. [Challenging & Joyful Learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/challenging-joyful-learning) [Co-curriculars](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/co-curriculars) [Social-emotional learning](https://blog.isb.cn/tag/social-emotional-learning) ## [Flashback Friday: Theater Productions at ISB](https://blog.isb.cn/flashback-friday-theater-productions-at-isb) December 1, 2023 For this week's Flashback Friday, let us take a trip down memory lane of theater productions through the years. [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. [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. 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