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Global Citizenship & Service Learning: Workshops & Events

The Western Academy of Beijing realizes that, as global citizens, we have a responsibility towards the world around us that extends outside the classroom. Being global citizens is about making a difference.

Hosting & Participating in Workshops & Events

WAB Events for Student Clubs to Participate

Throughout the school year, there are three main events where individual students and student-led clubs are invited to participate. These are opportunities for clubs and individuals to raise money as well as spread awareness about various causes and help community partners. At WAB we support sustainable events and ask participants to follow our SUSTAINABLE EVENTS GUIDELINES. PLEASE NOTE: Our Guidelines are a draft and we welcome feedback.

The WAB Community Market is a holiday bazaar that is open to the entire Beijing community. Student-led clubs, individuals as well as many outside merchants and charity organizations sell gift items, just in time for the holidays. This event is hosted by ParentLink and students can rent tables for a small fee. 

The Asian Night Market is a chance to celebrate WAB's diversity. Run by the Friday Night Lights club, student-led clubs can secure a table for a small fee and host activities that focus on culture. This is a great opportunity to raise money for club initiatives or community partner charity organizations.

Rock in the Park, which includes Jazz in the Park and the Identity Film Festival, is a two-day event in the spring and is WAB's biggest event of the year. Hosted in May, Rock in the Park is open to the public and includes performances from a range of artists. There are many activities, games, food, and concerts for everyone to enjoy. Student-led clubs and individuals can host a table free of charge. 

Hosting a Cooking Workshop

Procedure for Organizing and Hosting Your Cooking Workshop 

Schedule a time to meet with Ms. Crouch to discuss your ideas.

Cooking workshops may be single classes or a course of 3 classes. In order for a cooking activity to be considered a CAS Project, a full course must be offered. Clubs can host single cooking classes. Make sure your supervisor is available to support you. 

In order to receive funding for supplies and use the HUB kitchen as a CAS project, you must submit a plan for your Cooking Course.  Use a model like this: Beijing Cooking Classes | The Hutong 

The requirements are as follows: 

  • The purpose of your course. It should have a goal of educating others about Sustainability, Wellness, or Cultural Diversity.  
  • The menu for each of the three classes with ingredients and recipes.
  • An advertisement that describes your course with an explanation of each of the three courses. This will be used to let students know about the opportunity.
  • The Day 9 dates for your classes. We will need to make sure the kitchen is available for those dates.

Once your idea is approved, Ms. Crouch will set up a chat with Ms. Cynthia Lin Yang, the Kitchen Technician. She will run an orientation with you in the kitchen and help with the kitchen safety module course (see link below). At the end of the module, you will need to complete a short quiz.

Hosting Day 9 Workshops

Procedure for Organizing a Day 9 Workshop

Talk to your supervisor to make sure they are available to supervise the event or find another adult who will. 

Decide on the purpose and outcome of the workshop. What will the attendees of your workshop accomplish?

Send Ms. Crouch a message or make a meeting to discuss details of your workshop AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE. She will schedule the event on MyTime. 

Think about how you might advertise the workshop to the community. Who is your audience? 

See a model from Inspire Citizens on how to structure a meaningful workshop

Hosting a Club Event

Procedure for Organizing a Club Hosted Event

Schedule a time to meet with Ms. Crouch after your supervisor has approved your idea to make a proposal (EVEN IF THE CLUB EVENT HAS BEEN HELD IN THE PAST!).

Club events will be approved and added to the calendar on the HS Clubs and Projects TEAM. THIS MEETING SHOULD TAKE PLACE AT LEAST 3 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT.

During the meeting, we will discuss the following.

  • The purpose of the event. If the event is a fundraising activity, the service learning model must be followed and documented.
  • The intended audience of the event.
  • The venues and resources needed for the event.
  • Outside organization or individuals who might be involved.
  • The date(s) of the event.
  • Discussion of advertising materials and marketing for the event.

Some examples of clubs events hosted in the past are:

WAB Fashion Show

TEDx Youth Conference

Feminism Club Women's Day Concerts

Serving Pink Volleyball Tournament

Nothing but Nets Basketball Tournament