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KingLead released its annual rankings and once again has WAB #1.
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Students and Vice Principal discuss how choice enhances opportunities to explore.
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Join us for a field trip into the Grade 3 wing to see what life is like in a learning community.
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High school students developed games for their Elementary clients.
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All students, teachers, and staff will receive red envelopes to make their contributions. Thank you!
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Student groups hosted booths for the annual event.
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A group of students is transforming plastic waste on campus into usable, durable products.
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Thanks to everyone who contributed to the toy and clothing drive!
![Student Delivers Home-made Hummus to Support Local Charity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639376824/wabedu/z0ne5uhcnyaguekfokgk/DSC_5122.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639376824/wabedu/z0ne5uhcnyaguekfokgk/DSC_5122.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639376824/wabedu/z0ne5uhcnyaguekfokgk/DSC_5122.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639376824/wabedu/z0ne5uhcnyaguekfokgk/DSC_5122.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1639376824/wabedu/z0ne5uhcnyaguekfokgk/DSC_5122.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1639376824/wabedu/z0ne5uhcnyaguekfokgk/DSC_5122.jpg","width":2200}])
Maia plans to donate revenue to contribute to scholarships for young women
![How Language Acquisition Enhances Connections]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638934156/wabedu/wjs6uywh6ivr15giblla/DSC_5191.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638934156/wabedu/wjs6uywh6ivr15giblla/DSC_5191.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638934156/wabedu/wjs6uywh6ivr15giblla/DSC_5191.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638934156/wabedu/wjs6uywh6ivr15giblla/DSC_5191.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1638934156/wabedu/wjs6uywh6ivr15giblla/DSC_5191.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1638934156/wabedu/wjs6uywh6ivr15giblla/DSC_5191.jpg","width":2200}])
It's a balance of personal relevance, cultural immersion, and academic rigor.
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Find a comprehensive list of music, dance, drama, and more over the next two weeks at WAB!
![Students Use Bluetooth to Tune in to MYP Design]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639044684/wabedu/bvqxkszlc8vitp7uiobr/ZZZZZZZ.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639044684/wabedu/bvqxkszlc8vitp7uiobr/ZZZZZZZ.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639044684/wabedu/bvqxkszlc8vitp7uiobr/ZZZZZZZ.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639044684/wabedu/bvqxkszlc8vitp7uiobr/ZZZZZZZ.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639044684/wabedu/bvqxkszlc8vitp7uiobr/ZZZZZZZ.jpg","width":1344}])
Find out how and why students built speakers in this cool video!
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Deepanshu joins WAB's PYP Coordinator & Head of EdTech for this week's podcast.
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![Student Diplomats Win Model UN Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638243159/wabedu/fzom7vosy5jdetqpfqfv/MUN1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638243159/wabedu/fzom7vosy5jdetqpfqfv/MUN1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638243159/wabedu/fzom7vosy5jdetqpfqfv/MUN1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638243159/wabedu/fzom7vosy5jdetqpfqfv/MUN1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1638243159/wabedu/fzom7vosy5jdetqpfqfv/MUN1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1638243159/wabedu/fzom7vosy5jdetqpfqfv/MUN1.jpg","width":2200}])
They won best team, best coaches, and four individual excellence awards.