It’s the day before the ED deadline and I don’t even know if I would be happy at that school From, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Oh my! This is quite an urgent predicament! To put it bluntly, it’s too late to … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Rethinking College!
Images courtesy of Anna Li ’24 Bake sales, homemade crafts, and more bake sales. November is fast approaching and so is SAS’s annual fall spectacle – Relay for Life. Students sign up for this event in overwhelming numbers. They pitch tents on the field, share snacks with friends, and wrap themselves in thick blankets amidst the chilly air as they make their way around the track, all in the name of a fun school sleepover! And to raise awareness in solidarity against cancer, of course. It is undeniable that the monetary results of Relay for Life are impactful. After all, … Continue reading What is Relay for Life REALLY About?
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
Having been left with a violent case of ‘fictional hangover’ after rereading Tolkien’s fantasy trilogy this summer, the opportunity to return to middle earth was one I could not pass up. Naturally then, when Amazon video released its new Lord of the Rings television series in September, I was fully prepared— buttered popcorn in one hand, chocolates in the other. One episode later, my excitement was dulled. Several more, and it was gone completely. By the eighth and final episode, I was worn and disappointed. Admittedly, my expectations may have been overly optimistic, but this does not negate the unfortunate mediocrity … Continue reading Review: The Rings of Power
I’ve had a crush on this guy for a while, and I kind of want to send him an anonymous Valentine’s Day gram confession. I’m kinda scared, though. I know it can be anonymous, but what if a STUCO member … Continue reading Askolotl Answers: Valentine’s Grams
The dynamic and unique structure of a CAS project allows students to focus on their interests and create meaningful output. Keely and Alan utilized skills in videography to act upon a passion for food, and created an in-depth look at Shanghai and its cuisine, while simultaneously stumbling upon hidden gems that proved to be fleeting. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Old Shanghai & Cuisine
Quizbowl, a battle of the wits! Mini, Sean, and Joshua expanded on their love for the academic sport to organize a day of spirited competition. Hounded by last-minute Covid changes, the three navigated remarkably well and saw their efforts culminate into a high-stress, but successful online tourney joining schools from all across Shanghai. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Quizbowl!
Combining children and cooking—a terrifying prospect to some. Sophie and Abby turned their passions for children and cooking into an interactive activity for SAS elementary schoolers. One of the few CAS projects that managed to remarkably avoid the harsh impact of Covid, their CAS project compared to peers’ went comparatively smoothly. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Children Can Cook!
Nicole and Amber utilized prior knowledge and experience in a service club they founded to spread awareness about gender and stereotypes. Having adapted to Covid, their project reached a larger-than-expected audience within the SASPD community and served to increase discourse surrounding traditionally stigmatized topics. Continue reading CAS Profiles: Fostering Open-Minds
