We are thrilled to announce that our talented Grade 2-5 students have launched the second issue of  The Student Chronicle ! This special edition is packed with creativity to lift your holiday spirits and showcase the incredible hard work of our young writers and artists. Please click the  link  to enjoy.

On December 19, the magic of learning came to life at our Louis Campus as students from Grades 2 to 5 hosted an unforgettable Winter Production. The event began with an open classroom session, where students invited their parents to review their academic progress and share the milestones of their learning journey. Our second graders turned scientific concepts into an interactive experience. Through creative skits and engaging games, they demonstrated the principles of sound a

Our recent Open Houses on November 8 and December 6 were about more than just showcasing our Preschool–G5 bilingual immersion program—they were a vibrant celebration of our community in action. We took immense pride in watching our students put their leadership, communication, and public speaking skills into practice. Whether they were managing the Book Fair, mentoring younger peers through arts and crafts, or confidently presenting our curriculum to guests, our students prov

Cornerstone students were back at it again! We were honored to be invited by the Palo Alto Children's Library  to help transform their space into a winter wonderland. ❄️ Our students took the lead on designing and setting up winter-themed photo booths. From brainstorming placements to the final touches, they worked independently and collaboratively to bring the holiday spirit to life. The library staff were blown away by their creativity, initiative, and teamwork! To wrap up

On November 17 and December 8, our young artists participated in a special pottery art event that sparked excitement throughout the school. Throughout the sessions, the children eagerly explored a variety of colors, experimenting with bright, vibrant hues as they painted their pottery pieces. Their creativity flowed freely as they designed unique patterns, characters, and shapes, each piece reflecting their individual imagination and artistic style. By the end of the event, e

We are thrilled to announce the birth of The Student Chronicle (建基学生报)!  This is our very first volume, dated Friday, November 21, 2025 . The Chronicle is a student-led, bilingual newspaper and a public forum for campus news and events , aiming to be a home for personal expression and creative writing beyond the classrooms. We want to acknowledge that all articles, poems, and riddles were composed by students who voluntarily spent their own time to submit their entries.   We

On November 7th, students enjoyed another engaging and educational visit to the Palo Alto Junior Museum. This time, they explored the fascinating world of microcosms by learning how to use microscopes and observing various species of plankton. Students were thrilled to prepare their own slides and examine microorganisms commonly found in the Baylands, including nematodes, flatworms, and diatoms. The hands-on experience sparked curiosity and excitement as students discovered t

On October 31st, 2025, our 2nd through 5th graders culminated a month of dedication and creativity in a spectacular event! For this special celebration, the students teamed up into eight mixed-grade groups to bring their original, student-created stories to life. The event fostered cross-grade collaboration, where students demonstrated remarkable maturity by teaming up across grade levels. Showing great initiative, the groups were entirely self-organized, using their break ti

The Flying Dragon Class took a field trip on October 24th at the Palo Alto Junior Museum , to explore the water sewage process in relation to their current social science theme about environmental conservation. During the trip, the students learned about the different steps of the water filtration process, including aeration, coagulation and sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection, and reflected on the importance of preventing pollution. The trip provided students the op

What a fantastic afternoon of learning we had on October 30th! Our 5th-grade social science students hosted an engaging and eye-opening presentation on waste management and its global impact. Our 5th graders dove deep into their research, presenting their findings on the staggering amount of trash created annually. Many were shocked to learn just how much waste the USA produces—a truly impactful moment that drove home the necessity of responsible waste practices! The students

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