The PTA is involved in numerous activities throughout the school year. Ongoing or once per year events offer a number of ways to be involved in the school community.

Campus Tours

Always wanted to know what the rest of the school looks like? Where the meeting rooms are?  The Hospitality Group has put together a nice visit which includes greetings by the Principals and Director and finishes with refreshments at JingXi Place.  To join a Campus Tour contact Stephanie Vandendriesche - vdd116@gmail.com The first Tour is scheduled for Friday 10 October, places are limited.

Charity Committee

The Charity Committee coordinates a wide range of programs aimed at assisting the vast population of impoverished people living in China. Programs include a “Small Change Appeal” to sponsor the education of rural children, the “Angel” program which raises money to pay for food and heating fuel for the elderly and numerous other campaigns that collect and distribute food, clothing, housing and school supplies to the needy. Volunteers also work directly with orphanages and special needs children. Click on the Charity Committee pages for more information.

Charity Bazaar

The PTA Charity Bazaar is now a staple of the WAB community and beyond. This event includes a wide range of handicraft vendors, charitable organizations and a tempting selection of international foods. The PTA also organizes a second hand stall for children’s toys and books and a bake sale. Proceeds from this event benefit PTA charity and general use funds. Many people from all over Beijing look forward to attending the bazaar and seeing what treasures are on display, while at the same time helping charities throughout China. This year's Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday November 22 2008. Contact  pta-charitybazaar@wab.edu  for more information on how to participate.

Countryside Walks

Interested in leading a Country Walk? Do you have a favourite family hike? Get in touch, there is a high demand. Contact ptapresident@wab.edu

Friends of the Libraries

In conjunction with the school, the PTA sponsors a visiting Author or Illustrator to spend one week working with all students at WAB to promote reading and writing skills. The PTA also organizes a Book Fair, where students and parents can purchase a wide variety of English language books.

Next Authors visits and Book Fair: 17-21 November 2008.

ES Book Swap: 20 February 2009

Become a Library Volunteer:  Sign up to spend 2 hours on a Friday in the ES library. Contact Marianne Houghton - mariannehoughton@hotmail.com

Food of the World

Cooking demonstrations and tasting from around the World, organised by parents of various nationalities. Contact Sonia Gaillard - soniagaillardbeijing@gmail.com. Next session: Monday 3 November 2008

Fun Fair

Each May, the PTA sponsors a carnival like day of fun for the WAB community. While the theme varies each year, one thing remains the same—it’s always a day of fun for the whole family. Games, sports challenges, entertainment from the school community and good food combine, to make this a memorable event for everyone. Fun Fair and Rock in the Park: Saturday 23 May 2009

German Culture & Speaking Group

Herzlich Willkommen to all German speakers. A German speaking group for mothers and children in ECC/ES will get together to prepare and celebrate various German Fetes/Festivals throughout the year. Marion Spahr is German and is volunteering to coordinate this group. Contributions to cover the costs of material will be required as needed.For more information on this group and on the newly created Saturday German Classes, please contact her on her mobile 135 2220 5122 or email: marion.spahr@wab.de     Bis bald!

HS Career Fair

The first PTA HS Career Fair has been planned for Tuesday 17 February 2009. It will provide an opportunity for our students to get an insider view of many different professions, grouped in 10 industries panels. Students will be able to choose and attend 3 panels and spend time afterwards asking questions in the informal setting of the HS gym. If you are interested in sharing your enthusiasm for your profession, please contact: ptapresident@wab.edu.

Hospitality

Click on the Hospitality page to find out who is your Language or Compound Liaison.  Do not miss the new Compound Tour coming up on 10 October 2008.  Contact Stephanie Vandendriesche - lvdd116@gmail.com

International Day

When every child brings a favourite dish from his/her home country. To volunteer to coordinate a nationality table contact your VP's .  Monday 10 November 2008

PTA Welcome Coffee

All new and returning parents are invited to join and find out more about the PTA activities for the year ahead on Wednesday 10 September 2008. The next welcome coffee will take place in January 2009.

Room Parents

The PTA seeks parent volunteers to serve as a ‘Room Parent’ for each class or grade level. In the elementary school, Room Parents typically organize activities such as class parties, cooking lessons or a coffee morning for parents to meet one another. In the middle and high schools,  Parents Representatives typically help to facilitate communication between parents and the school and host discussion coffee mornings. To volunteer contact your VP's.

Social Events

Several social events are organized by the PTA throughout the year. The highlight is an afternoon of ice-skating on the moat at The Forbidden City, which is great fun for kids and adults alike - looking for coordinators. Pizza and movie parties after school for the kids and evening adult-only social gatherings are also examples of the activities that have been planned by the PTA in the past.

Staff Appreciation Day

An opportunity for WAB families to show their appreciation of the entire WAB staff.  Expect to be baking for March 10, 2009

WAB X Booster Club

The WAB X Booster Club is a new focus group being created by WAB parents with the full support of the school, with its aim to promote school spirit and provide support for all WAB X activities. These include Sports, Arts and Activities. Interested in becoming a Team/Activity parent?  Contact Kate: wabxboosterclub@wab.edu