Introducing LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training
Find out about the story behind the rainbow stickers that have manifested around the school. Continue reading Introducing LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training
Looking for Home: A Review of Post-Homeroom Community-Building Initiatives at SASPDHS
Four years ago, the 2017-2018 school year saw a host of new changes to SASPDHS—one of the most notable was the removal of the old morning homeroom session. Replacing it was a series of new alternatives—beginning with Common Ground and closing with our current program of Advisory—occurring during the Flexi timeslot, another new addition. Continue reading Looking for Home: A Review of Post-Homeroom Community-Building Initiatives at SASPDHS
Common Ground, Project Wayfinder, Advisory: Necessary But Not Everyone’s Favorite
In my four-year journey, what we now call “advisory” went through significant changes. The system was often torn apart and built from scratch. In my freshman year came Common Ground, then Project Wayfinder, and finally Advisory, which also went through quite a change amid the novel virus. After going through these programs for four years, I feel more confident in providing my feelings and understandings about them. Continue reading Common Ground, Project Wayfinder, Advisory: Necessary But Not Everyone’s Favorite
Blue Spirit: Track and Field at Pudong
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Reflections on the Fiddler on the Roof
After months of preparation and one postponement, the Fiddler on the Roof cast, crew, and musicians successfully put on two spectacular shows on April 8th and 9th. The second show was one of the first opportunities that parents were allowed … Continue reading Reflections on the Fiddler on the Roof
The Committees of Shasmunito
This March, SAS Pudong hosted its first-ever SHASMUNito, an inter-division conference for both middle and high school delegates from the school. Continue reading The Committees of Shasmunito
Reflections on the Yard Sale
The Yard Sale is an annual event hosted by the Children’s service club. Each and every year, proceeds go to the Baobei foundation in Shanghai where the main purpose is to cloth and house orphans whilst finding them foster and permanent families. Continue reading Reflections on the Yard Sale
Teacher Profiles: Stephen Finegold
When one thinks of an artist, one thinks of passion and confidence. At SAS Pudong, no teacher wields these qualities quite as well as Mr. Stephen Finegold. As the PAC director of the school, Finegold manages most performances, on top of teaching his theatre classes. Any student or collaborator of his can surely tell you of his dedication to teaching the arts. Continue reading Teacher Profiles: Stephen Finegold
SAS Pudong Track and Field: The Competition Begins
The SASPD Track and Field team recently competed in a virtual meet with international schools around Asia. While COVID-19 restrictions have prevented traditional APAC meets, athletes were able to compete with SASPX’s team at the Pudong campus together. Final results … Continue reading SAS Pudong Track and Field: The Competition Begins
Dandelion Body: Book Review
Dandelion Body is a collection of poetry that focuses on the exploration of self and how identity as a third culture kid is affected by the digital world. The author, Mia Cheung, is a senior at Shanghai American School, who recently got … Continue reading Dandelion Body: Book Review