Keeping Active and Chilling out

Activities Program

WABX Extracurricular Activities Program

WABX incorporates both lunch-time and after-school extracurricular activities and is managed by the WABX Activities Department. WABX provides extension and enrichment activities for students to explore and extend areas of interest, to develop leadership and self-confidence, and to promote an active lifestyle that supports students in making positive choices.

MSHS WABX Activities Program

WABX Extracurricular Activities Program

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

ASA bus service at 4:30pm departs from the ES Monday-Thursday. A limited late bus service is provided at 5:45pm (6:15pm on Wednesdays) and departs from the HUB carpark. Four ASA sessions are offered during the year, corresponding with the sports seasons:

  • Season 1 is 7 weeks 

  • Season 2 is 10 weeks 

  • Season 3 is 10 weeks 

  • Season 4 is 6 weeks

Each session is advertised at the beginning of the year and registration takes place the week prior to the commencement of the season. Students may register to participate in activities provided by teachers and community members on any or each day of each season. All teachers will encourage students to develop a balanced program that also allows time for homework and free time.

  • Examples of Activities include: 

  • Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Rugby

  • Table Tennis, Tennis, Badminton 

  • Swimming, Track and Field, Dance, Rock Climbing, Martial Arts 

  •  MS Play

  •  Instrumental Music 

  • Choirs 

  • Model United Nations (MUN)

  • Art Programs

  • Roots and Shoots Club 

  • Student Council

  • Yearbook Club

MSHS Interschool Sporting Teams ‘WAB Tigers’ – Grades 6, 7, 8

MS Students can choose to join sporting teams that also participate in International School Association of China’s (ISAC) sports competition that provides the following annual seasons: Season 1 September/October Grade 6/7/8 Soccer, Badminton, Swimming and Cross Country Season 2 November/December/January/ February Grade 6/7/8 Volleyball, Table Tennis, and Swimming Season 3 February/March/April/May Grade 6/7/8 Basketball, Tennis, Swimming, Track and Field Grade 6 students wishing to join soccer, volleyball or basketball teams must commit to a minimum of 1 night of training per week plus an end-of-season carnival event. During the season, games are held between WAB and other international schools in Beijing. Grade 7/8 students wishing to join a sports team must be prepared to fully participate in extended practice sessions and games twice per week – each Tuesday and Thursday until 5:30pm. Games are held between WAB and other International schools in Beijing. Grade 7/8 students play one Saturday exchange or tournament per season in Tianjin. Sports team sign-ups occur in week one, and the first games commence on the first full week of September for MS teams. A limited late bus service operates at 5:45pm. Full information is provided at the beginning of the school year.

MSHS Choir and Band

Students may select both Choir and/or Band but must have a full-year commitment to these activities, including an extended after-school (until 5:30pm) practice session each week, and participate in special performance events through the year on evenings and weekends (e.g. Parent Link Fun Fair). Full information will be provided at the beginning of the school year.

WABX Events

Special sporting events outside of the interschool sports program and events with other organizations (e.g. Chinese Schools, Local Clubs, Special Olympics) may occur during the year.

Middle School Student Council

The Middle School Student Council provides leadership opportunities to students who are interested in getting involved in the lives of middle school students. There are activities, events and games organized by students for students throughout the year. The classes are also grouped into different Houses for friendly team competitions. Opportunities to work and play as a team include activities with art and design, reading and performing, playing games and sports, planning events and dances, as well as dressing up in costumes.