Family Calendar

Athletic Adventures @ ActiveKidz

Activekidz Fall Sports schedule has an activity for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Kids can choose from baseball, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and tennis. This autumn, Activekidz is also adding martial arts to the mix and fans of mastering mind and body can join taekwando and wushu classes to brush up on their gong fu skills.

1 September. Tel: 6406 6757.

Web: www.activekidz.org

Open Classes @ JZ School

Summer’s over and it’s time to get back in the swing of things. JZ School is offering a range of new classes from Practical Musicianship to Kids’ Vocal Class, along with old favourites like Musical Theatre and Baby Ballet. Children and parents are invited to try or observe the classes for free during the first week of the semester.

4-9 September. Tel: 5403 6475.

Email: [email protected]

Bumps & Babes Meet-up @ Paulaner Brauhaus

This support group for pregnant and new mothers invites Dr Tyrone Bristol from Shanghai United Hospital to their bimonthly meeting. Dr Bristol will talk about the risks and effects of lead poisoning, as well as give new mothers tips on how to protect their baby.

8 September. Tel: 135 6433 5442.

Email: [email protected]

Celebrate Teacher’s Day

Stock up on apples this September! Teacher’s Day celebrates the country’s educators this month. Expect games, activities and maybe even a skit or two, although some schools see fit to show their appreciation by giving teachers the day off.

10 September

Family Treasure Hunt & BBQ in the Park

Enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival with a barbecue at Gongqing Forest Park before embarking on an adventurous Family Treasure Hunt. The activity fosters cooperation and creativity as families work as a team to find treasure and complete some brainteasers.

24 September. Tel: 5169 2240.

Web: www.withyana.com

Education News

Dulwich Teacher Takes the Long Route

While most of Shanghai’s international teachers were enjoying their summer holidays relaxing, Andy Clapperton embarked on an epic bike ride along the Silk Road to raise funds for MobiliseMe, a charity set up to provide sports equipment for disabled orphans. To learn more about the Spanish teacher’s strenuously charitable summer holiday, go to www.thelongride.net to read about his adventure.

YCIS Student Places in Top Five at National Speech Competition

Tiernan Murphy, a Year 5 student at Yew Cheung International School, impressed the judges of the National Storytelling Competition in Hangzhou with his Chinese-language version of Little Red Riding Hood. The Irish boy’s placement is a first for non-Asian contestants in this government-organised contest. Tiernan was judged on his storytelling ability, technical skills in Mandarin and stage presence.

SCIS Opens its Second Early Childhood Education Campus in Hongqiao

Shanghai Community International School opened its Early Childhood Education (ECE) Campus in Hongqiao in August. The school will offer a developmental curriculum for pre-school through kindergarten (age 3 to 5). Based on its successful program in Pudong, the Hongqiao campus curriculum will include experiences in language arts, science, math, art, music, movement and cooking.

Concordia Hosts World Scholar’s Cup

Over 600 students from 20 countries descended on Concordia’s campus to compete in the World Scholar’s Cup this summer. Acclaimed fiction writer Guy Gavriel Kay was also on hand to serve as the featured author for the popular international academic competition. The Cup invites students from all over the world to compete in four events: a team debate, multiple choice challenges, persuasive writing and the Scholar’s Bowl. Concordia’s team of 28 students had a great showing, walking away with nine awards.