Author: Felix Ng

Opinion

What is happening to Interest Groups?

Felix Ng

Interest groups here at SAS are the passion projects of the students. They are an opportunity for us to show our potential in leadership and contributions to the community. However, when the new club system discriminates against these groups and directly hinders their opportunity to gain members by barring them from the club fair, how can these students accomplish their goals? The Birth of Interest Groups Interest groups were introduced to SAS because of an overabundance of clubs. The club fair was getting more and more crowded every year. According to the teachers at the time, they were taking up … Continue reading What is happening to Interest Groups?

Teacher Profiles

Teacher Profiles: Bett Alter

Felix Ng

Ms Bett Alter is SAS Pudong’s interim vice principal for the 2022-23 school year, and an individual with vast amounts of experience. Students see her in the commons or outside greeting kids as they come in or saying goodbye as they walk out. As a new face in the administration, we decided to ask her some questions about her past, and her plans as the interim vice principal. Q: Where have you worked previously? A: Previously, I helped start a school in Kunshan, for Dipont Education, and so I worked there prior to going to the Puxi high school of … Continue reading Teacher Profiles: Bett Alter