Buddy Class Visits Lotus Cottage
Today we had a wonderful visit from our Buddy Class – Grades 4/5/6! Older students brought a wide variety of books in Chinese and English, and were each paired up with one of our children to read the stories. Our children were captivated! Lotus Classroom children also enjoyed showing their buddies around our classroom, explaining the […]
How We Express Ourselves – Unit Presentations
On Thursday, January 22nd, Elementary classes in the Primary Years Programme celebrated the culmination of their units of inquiry in the theme of ‘How We Express Ourselves’, inviting parents and friends to share their new understanding through poems, posters, and presentations, in English and Chinese. We are proud of the courage that these kids have […]
QAIS Ski Trip 2015
We have a much-loved (if rather improbable) tradition here at Qingdao Amerasia International School: every January, all of the kids from Grade 1 up spend a day skiing with their teachers and classmates. The annual Ski Trip has grown out of our emphasis on holistic development, building physical skills, raising awareness of recreational activities, and […]
Montessori Toddler Holiday Party
Our Toddlers (18 months to age 3) decorated cookies, sang, danced, and shared story time with their parents in a very special Holiday celebration. The Montessori Children’s House at Qingdao Amerasia International School is the only program in Asia to be accredited by the American Montessori Society. The Toddler program allows each child to take […]
QAIS Rocks the Himalayas
On Saturday afternoon, QAIS Middle Years Programme students brought their very own show to Himalayas Qingdao, featuring songs that the students have been developing in their performance classes and on their own. As staff, we were so impressed by our students’ initiative in developing these pieces, and the maturity they showed in a new environment. […]
Warm Winter Nights – Holiday Performance
With their voices, violins, video presentations, and lots of great dance moves, QAIS students demonstrated the many ways that we share warmth during this frosty season. From Blitzen’s Boogie and Christmas in July to rock and choral performances, the kids had a great time while demonstrating their technical skills with great confidence on stage. Throughout […]
Reflections of Qufu
Secondary students in grades 9 and 10 visited Qufu on November 18 and 19 as part of their participation requirements for the International Baccalaureate focus on service in action in the Middle Years Programme. Qufu is the birthplace, hometown, and final resting place of Confucius. He died in 479 BCE. Our students left at 6:30 […]
Halloween in the Lotus Cottage
Halloween was a really exciting time in our classroom! Children came to school in costume, and we had several special arts, crafts, and games for the children to participate in. Here are pictures from our fun day!
Student Council Elected
After an exciting race, secondary representatives and officers were announced! President Sarah Ryou is now joined by Vice President Adelle Ashelman, Treasurer Rania Lee, and Communications Officer Misu Kim. Representatives David Kumar (7), Reece Sabatino (8), Azton Borjiking (9), and Ruth Kumar (10) will further support the voice of students in shaping life here at […]
International Day Celebrates Diversity and Community
Saturday, November 1st saw a celebration of our community and cultures here at Qingdao Amerasia International School. Parents and friends brought food and activities (and appetites as well!), and students performed songs and dances from around the world. Use the links below to see highlights on this page. Performances Activities Group Pics Performances The Vocal […]
