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Let us know by leaving your message in the comments section below or by emailing us at webeditor@beijing-kids.com. Follow us on WeChat (ID: beijing-kids) or join our family events WeChat group by sending us your WeChat QR code. Please note that readers should confirm with each organizer if events are canceled or scheduled as planned. For more events that may not be included in this list, please check our Events page. 

Holiday Markets

British Embassy Christmas Bazaar, Nov 30
Wrap up warm and come along and enjoy a glass of mulled wine while doing a spot of Christmas shopping at the British Embassy Christmas Bazaar, complete with Christmas gifts, food and drink, and a raffle draw. Sing along with the choirs from Yew Chung International School of Beijing and the British Embassy to the tune of holiday carols. All ages. RMB 50 (adults), free (kids under 17). Register in advance by extracting the QR code in the image. 3-7pm. British Ambassador’s Residence.

Krismas sa Pinas: Filipino Christmas Holiday Bazaar, Dec 1
Filipino community group Kusina ni Kabayan shares Philippine-style Christmas festivities with everyone in Beijing at their Krismas sa Pinas holiday bazaar. Get a taste of traditional Christmas delicacies while you enjoy the sights of bright parol (Christmas lanterns) around the Christmas tree. Kids can decorate the Christmas tree as well! All ages. RMB 20 (ages 16+), RMB 5 (ages 4-15, with a Christmas tree ornament), free entrance for kids ages 0-3. 3-7pm. Plan B, Shuangjing. (WeChat ID: Kusina-ni-Kabayan, kusinanikabayan@gmail.com)

18th German Charity Christmas Bazaar, Dec 1
The 18th German Charity Christmas Bazaar, a delightful and popular holiday fair where over 40 stallholders and market sponsors donate their time and revenue, will be held at the German Embassy Beijing from 11am to 6pm. Visitors will delight in delicious traditional German food items, festive music, books, beautiful handmade Christmas decorations, activities for the children, a gigantic raffle with valuable prizes and more. All visitors are asked to bring a valid passport or ID-card along with their tickets. All ages. RMB 100 (adult tickets), RMB 10 (children tickets). See this page for the locations where you can buy tickets. 11am-6pm. German Embassy Beijing.

3e Charity Christmas Bazaar, Dec 1
3e International School welcomes everyone to their annual Charity Christmas Bazaar, where everyone can buy handmade Christmas gifts or enjoy creating holiday crafts and activities for the whole family. There’s a raffle draw too with proceeds going to the school’s charity initiatives. All ages. Free admission. 10am-noon. 3e International School, Lido Campus.

Rumble in the Jumble: Aloha Christmas, Dec 1
Rumble in the Jumble is what happens when British jumble sales, American thrift shops, and Chinese markets gloriously collide. In time for the Christmas season, the organizers have brought together vendors from different countries, each touting their handicrafts, delicious foods, and vintage or second-hand items good for Christmas gifts. There’s also a surprising selection of services, from tattoos to storytelling. Adults. Free admission. Noon-6pm. Modernista.

BSB Sanlitun Christmas Cracker, Dec 2
Get in the festive spirit of Christmas at The British School of Beijing (BSB), Sanlitun, as they hold their Christmas Cracker fair on December 2 from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Do your Christmas shopping, make some seasonal arts and crafts, meet Santa and enjoy some delicious food and drinks. All ages. Free admission. 10.30am-2.30pm. The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun.

CISB Charity Bazaar, Dec 2
Canadian International School of Beijing’s annual Charity Bazaar is back! Get all of your holiday shopping done and support worthwhile charities while you do it. Get holiday gifts and food, and enjoy music, arts and crafts activities. All ages. Free. 10am-3pm. Canadian International School of Beijing. (admissions@CISBeijing.com)

Festive Family Day at Hilton Beijing, Dec 2
Get what you’ve always wanted for Christmas at the Festive Family Day bazaar, organized by Hilton Beijing. It features over 40 Christmas vendors and activities to get everyone into the spirit of the holiday. All ages. Free admission. 2-8pm. 3rd Floor of Hilton Beijing.

2018 Claire’s & Roundabout Community Art Charity Bazaar, Dec 2
Claire’s & Roundabout Community Art Center are holding a charitable event on December 2, aimed at bringing the arts into our lives and helping people as many as possible. Enjoy music, dance, and opera performances from different international schools, and a bazaar full of handicrafts and delicious food. All money raised at the event will go to the medical treatment of children with congenital heart disease supported by Roundabout. All ages. RMB 300 per person; RMB 800 for one family (three people). 3-6pm. Shunyifornia Theatre. (151 8260 9391)

YCIS Beijing Christmas Bazaar 2018, Dec 11
Yew Chung International School of Beijing invites everyone to their annual festive community event, the YCIS Beijing Christmas Bazaar on December 11. The bazaar is run by the YCIS Beijing student body, enabling them to raise money for chosen charities. Parents will be organizing additional gift stalls, and some of Beijing’s best vendors will provide delicious food and drink. All ages. Free admission (scan QR code to register). 10am-1pm. Yew Chung International School of Beijing. (8585 1825, info@bj.ycef.com) 

Musicals and Performances

BSB Shunyi Secondary Production: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Nov 30-Dec 1
Come and see this musical performed by The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi’s Secondary students. A car called Chitty comes into the lives of two children and their father, and becomes a factory of dreams and their most trusty ally. All ages. RMB 100 (adults), RMB 65 (kids). Performance schedules: Nov 30 (Fri) at 7pm; Dec 1 (Sat) at 2pm and 7pm. The British School of Beijing, Shunyi. (8047 3588, marketing@bsbshunyi.com)

CISB StageCats Present I Don’t Want To Talk About It, Nov 30-Dec 1
Being a teenager is hard…and no one wants to talk about it! That’s the theme of CISB StageCats’ latest performance, an ensemble piece that explores what life is like as a young adult. This play brings together over 50 students from the school community to “talk about it” even when it is difficult to do so. This show is entirely student-directed, combining scenes and movement choreographed by experienced members of CISB StageCats. All ages. RMB 30-50. Nov 30 show: 6.30pm. Dec 1 show: 1.30pm. Canadian International School of Beijing.

Gone with the Wind the Musical (English Version), Nov 30, Dec 1-2, Dec 4-5
This is the world premiere of the English musical, Gone with the Wind, based on the original French musical Autant emporte le Vent. This version stars Rachel Gold, who also played the leading lady in the musical Phantom of the Opera. This musical presents a time racked by the tumult of war, telling a heart-wrenching romantic epic, in which a girl never surrenders to life’s challenges and grows to be a woman. Adults. RMB 180-1,000. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater.

Christmas Stories with the Beijing International Chamber Orchestra, Dec 2
The Beijing International Chamber Orchestra (BICO) stages their Christmas Concert, featuring Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s enchanting musical tale, Peer Gynt, and his much-loved Piano Concerto. This performance continues BICO’s longstanding tradition of presenting entertaining and educational concerts for the family. There’s a special guest too, Santa Claus, who will tell interesting stories and will bring a gift for every child! All ages. RMB 250 (adults), RMB 150 (children). 4-6pm. Canadian International School of Beijing. (158 1124 3143, maria.nauen@mail.ru)

More Month-End Activities

INN November 2018 Gathering: Charity Clothing Auction, Nov 27
This may be the International Newcomer’s Network’s (INN) last gathering of 2018, but they promise to make it worthwhile! INN are holding a clothing auction with all proceeds going to Dew Drops Little Flower Project. Expect a variety of women’s clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories on hand, so make sure to reserve a spot. Bidding will start promptly at 11am, and each bid starts at RMB 10 and can be done via cash or WeChat Pay. Adults. Free admission. 10am-1pm. The Bookworm.

An Introduction to Non-Violent Communication, Nov 28
This workshop takes a deeper look into non-violent communication (NVC), which brings a very practical framework to reverse that tendency of caregivers to place teachings and logistics before the quality of the relationship with children. The lecture will be led by Julia Feste, NVC trainer and former Montessori educator. Adults. RMB 30 (LMMP parents), RMB 80 (non-LMMP parents). 5-7pm. La Maison Montessori de Pekin.

Men’s Wellness Day at Oasis International Hospital, Nov 29
Gentlemen, look after your health! OASIS International Hospital are holding a wellness session for men, in time for Men’s Wellness Day, featuring a Pilates session for back and shoulder pain management, and a talk on men’s health issues and practical nutrition. Adults. RMB 200 (scan the QR code to register). 5.30-8pm. OASIS International Hospital.

Craft for Charity, every Wed and Fri until Dec 11
Join The SLab crew at the Palette Bakery for this free craft session where volunteers are invited to drop-in crafting sessions twice a week, as they prepare items to sell at holiday markets around Beijing. Materials and instruction are provided by The SLab. All proceeds benefit the Migrant Children’s Foundation. All ages. Free to attend. 10am-noon. Palette Bakery. (WeChat ID: Elizaj)

School Open Days

YCIS Beijing Open Day, Nov 27
YCIS Beijing invites everyone to attend their Open Day on November 27. Parents will have the opportunity to see the changes taking place across the campus and visit their newly renovated Learning Communities. The academic staff will also hold information sessions on their approaches to teaching. Free (register here). 9-11am. Yew Chung International School of Beijing.

ISB Middle & High School Open House, Nov 29
ISB invites prospective parents and students of middle school (Grades 6-8) and high school (Grades 9-12) to come and learn about ISB’s curriculum and teaching practices. Meet Head of School Patrick Hurworth, learn more about their high school and college guidance programs, and hear first-hand accounts from their student panel. An in-depth presentation from their middle school principal will follow the high school program. Families will also have the opportunity to tour the campus following each divisional discussion. All ages. Free admission but RSVP required (register here). 8.45am-noon. International School of Beijing. (8149 2345 ext. 1047, admission@isb.bj.edu.cn)

3e International School Open House (Elementary), Nov 30
3e International School invites parents to experience the school’s bilingual dual immersion Elementary program. They can tour the campus and get an overview of the Grades 1-6 bilingual program and curriculum. Adults. Free (RSVP here). 9.30-11.30am. 3e International School. (6437 3344, info@3einternationalschool.org)

Photos: Courtesy of BSB, Sanlitun (featured photo) and event organizers

The beijingkids and JingKids 2014 Spring School Choice Fair is sponsored by RGF AIR Purifiers.  

Just one more day left until the 2014 beijingkids and Jingkids Spring School Choice Fair, sponsored by RGF AIR Purifiers! Our two-day fair kicks off tomorrow at Hilton Beijing and runs from 10am-4pm. Read on for the final list of education lectures and exhibitors.

To pre-register, go here: www.beijing-kids.com/scf. (You can still register at the door, but it’s much slower – trust us, you’ll want to save yourself the trouble and just pre-register.)

Saturday, March 1 Lecture Schedule:

From Fangcaodi to a Top US Boarding School
Hosted by our Operations Manager Toni Ma, Chinese mom Chang Qing shares why she chose a US boarding school for her child and the steps it took to get there. In Chinese. 10.30am-noon, Level 3, Vision 7

Dulwich Lectures
Dulwich College Beijing leads two lectures in the same room: "Creativity in Schools" and "What’s Needed for Success?" The first is given by Ruth Grant (Head of DCB Junior School) and explores how a creative curriculum impacts a child’s learning. The second is given by Simon Herbert (Head of Senior School) and explains how pastoral care promotes positive educational outcomes. In English. 10.30am (Creativity in Schools) and 11.10am (What’s Needed for Success), Level 3, Vision 8

Harrow Lecture
Educators from Harrow International School Beijing – namely Headmistress Lynne Oldfield, Director of Studies Alasdair MacRae, and Head of Sixth Form Nick Rickford – talk about combining creativity and tradition to create leadership in international education. In English. 1-2.30pm, Level 3, Vision 7

Wellington Lecture
Headmaster Murray Fowler and Head of Well-Being Anna Marrion of Wellington College International Tianjin speaks about the boarding experience and 21st century education. In English. 1-2.30pm, Level 3, Vision 8

Sunday, March 2 Lecture Schedule:

What It’s Like for Local Kids to Study in International Schools
True Run Media Operations Manager Toni Ma moderates a parent panel on the experiences of Chinese children who transferred to an international school. In Chinese. 10.30am-noon, Level 3, Vision 7

Maximizing Your Child’s Language Development
Jessie Zhang and Deborah Gillespie from the International Montessori Teaching Institute (IMTI) discuss language development in kids. The lecture is in Chinese, but there will be both Chinese- and English-speaking teachers available during the Q&A. 1-2.30pm, Level 3, Vision 7

What It’s Like for International Kids Studying in Local Schools
Moderated by True Run Media General Manager Michael Wester, this panel discussion features expat parents who decided to send their kids to a local Chinese school. In English. 1-2.30pm, Level 3, Vision 8

Here’s the most up-to-date list of exhibitors:

1. Schools accepting both local and international students:

• Beanstalk International Bilingual School
• Beijing City International School
• Beijing Collegiate Academy
• Beijing Huijia Private School
• Beijing International Bilingual School
• Beijing No. 4 High School International Campus
• Beijing SMIC Private School
• Beijing World Youth Academy
• Daystar Academy
• The High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China
• House of Knowledge International Kindergarten
• International Montessori Teaching Institute
• Jiade Montessori Kindergarten
• Ivy Schools
• Keystone Academy
• Maple International Academy 
• Muffy’s International Kindergarten
• National Institute of Technology
• Saint Paul American School
  
• Yew Wah Infant and Toddler Education Center
• Yew Wah International Education School

2. Schools accepting international students only:

• Beijing BISS International School
• British School of Beijing
• Canadian International School of Beijing
• Dulwich College Beijing
• Harrow International School Beijing
• International Department of  Beijing No 4 High School
• Tsing Hua International School
• Wellington College International Tianjin
• Yew Chung International School of Beijing
  

3. Schools accepting local students only:

• Australian  Haileybury International School (Tianjin Campus)

4. Summer Camps:

• IDEAS Center, Beidaihe
• JTC Camp
• Princeton English and American Culture Camp
• Stateside Adventures

5. Education Consultants and After-School Activities:

• Century Glory International Education
• Foundation Global Education
• Haiyi Education Group
• The Learning Center

6. Health Providers:

• Hong Kong International Medical Clinic
• Horizon Sports Medicine Clinic
• New Century Women’s and Children’s Hospital
• OASIS Health Management Hospital
• OASIS International Hospital

This year, the kids’ play areas will be overseen by Ivy Schools and UCCA Creative Studio. We will also have a help desk, water station, and first aid stations staffed by New Century Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Hong Kong International Medical Clinic.

See you there!

The beijingkids and JingKids 2014 School Choice Fair is picking up steam ahead of its March 1 and 2 D-days. This year’s fair is going to be a bilingual event with lectures held in both Chinese and English, kids play areas and buffet lunch provided for by Hilton Beijing.

The online pre-registration is set to open next week on January 15 on both the beijingkids and Jingkids sites, find full information on how to do this here. The online pre-registration is necessary to book your space for the lectures which has limited space as well as the lunch.

The good news is that you can buy the buffet lunch now through our  active taobao shop. Lunch will be served from 12pm till 2.30pm. The lunch rates are as follows:

• 1 Adult + 1 Kid (0-6yrs old) = RMB 220
• 1 Adult + 1 Kid (7-12yrs old) = RMB 320
• 1 Adult + 1 Kid (13 yrs and above) = RMB 420
• 1 Adult + 2 Kids (both 0-6 yrs old): The adult pays RMB 220, the first kid eats for free, the second kid will need to pay RMB 100 which comes to a total of RMB 320. If the two children fall within a different age bracket say 0-6 then that child eats for free while the 7-12 child pays RMB 100. Children above 13 yrs old will be charged RMB 200
• Children between the ages of 7-12 yrs old will be charged RMB 100

If you have no idea how to use taobao to purchase your family’s lunch, no worries here is a step by step guide on how to register for a taobao account and how to use Alipay to pay for purchases.

Parents have the options of leaving their kids in the care of two manned kid zones. Children within the age range of 3-11 years will be in one area whilst children 12 and above will be in another. There are loads of activities going to be planned and we will keep you updated.

There will be a lecture conducted by Harrow International School on, "Leading the way in international education with a perfect fusion of creativity and tradition to produce leadership for a better world". This lecture will be in English and be translated in Chinese. It will be lead by Lynne Oldfield, Headmistress, Alasdair MacRae, Director of studies and Nick Rickford, Head of Sixth Form from 1pm to 2.30pm on March 1.

JingKids and beijingkids will host two separate parent led panel discussions within the days and will focus on "What it is like for Chinese kids in international schools" and "What it is like for international kids in Chinese schools"

Hope to catch you there!

For further inquiries, you can get in touch with the Marketing team either by calling 5820 7700 ext 865 or emailing events@beijing-kids.com to get more information about attending the event. If you wish to participate in the School Choice Fair please e-mail  schoolchoicefair@truerun.com.

beijingkids file photos

Photo courtesy of Hilton Beijing

Many of you came to the beijingkids Halloween Costume Brunch Ball this weekend, but the Halloween festivities aren’t done yet! The Hilton Beijing is holding the Great Hilton Beijing Pumpkin Carving Competition on Wednesday, October 31, where you can bring your best jack-o-lantern to square off against the Hilton chefs.

Taking place in the hotel lobby and Elements restaurant, the centerpiece of the event is a pumpkin carving competition in which prizes will be given out to the three most creative pumpkins and the best costume. The grand prize is a night in the haunted Hilton Beijing Presidential Suite, with a three-course dinner served by ghouls.

Even if you don’t win, there’s always the spooky buffet at Elements, including Halloween-themed dishes and drinks.

Click here to find out more.

Photo courtesy of Hilton Beijing