The 7th issue of BCISpy is available now at MS/HS library, MS/HS office and elementary reception. To get a copy of it, simply grab one and put your payment into the honesty box beside. The money collected will be donated to GIG.

BCIS joined a charity drive called “the Christmas Apples” organized by the Children of Madaifu at the end of 2009. A total of 79,941RMB was raised by the sales of all apples in Beijing. BCIS sold lots in Elementary School, Middle School and High School. A small primary school in Nanshan (Gansu) had a new heating system installed and classrooms are now heated to 20 degrees. Additionally, there is no coal smoke in the classes now so students are better able to concentrate on their lessons. The remainder of the money was used to buy new books for their library. Thank you once again for your kindness towards your community.

Hello “United Nations” – Experience at an International School is the second book published by 12^th grade student Kathy Yang. It is a collection of 18 articles about her experience as a student at Beijing City International School.

BCIS Water Warriors were in action over the weekend, traveling to Tianjin for the annual REGO invitational.  It was a very successful competition for our Swimmers.  Special mentions go to Tiffany Bryant for winning all of her individual races (one of them by just 1/10th of a second) and was therefore the Girls 11-12 Overall Champion, and Xander Turner who won two of his individual races and was also the Boys 15+ Overall Champion, also winning one of his races by 1/10th of a second. Meanwhile, Nicholas H won Overall prize for 10 and under boys, and Lian E won the overall prize for 10 and under girls. A trophy was also won for the overall prize for girls. Well done, Water Warriors!