Topic: Back 2 School Bash
Memorable Saturday at SLAS
by Cathryn Jiang
On the afternoon of September 20, 2014, Shanghai Livingston American School held a picnic event inside the school. This event is known as the Back to School Bash which all teachers, students, and parents were invited with the purpose to enjoy and make new friends together.
This bash is a fun way for everybody to get together,” Jenna, the student council president, says, “to get to know the class, and also build better relationships that will grow throughout the year.” Jenna added, “This event was a huge success and more people showed up then I thought, and everyone had having fun.”
Shanghai Livingston American School held the first Back to School Bash in school history on Saturday. This bash is a picnic event in which all SLAS members in the community including parents, students, and teachers are invited to come. Most students came with their family and some also brought their friends to come with them to the event.
Mr. Thomas Kinahan, a science teacher of middle and high school says, “The environment is chill, fun, enjoyable, with music that adds more feeling, watching the kid’s performances were very nice.” Mr. Kinahan added, “I also get to talk to people and wear regular clothes.”
Last but not least, there were performances prepared by students and teachers going on the stage in front of the playground throughout the whole bash. In addition, there were also booths set on the two sides of the road with food provided by the restaurants and also by the SLAS community such as parents and students. Fun activities were also provided for the little kids to play with their friends and family. In conclusion, the Back to School Bash brought fun and happiness to the whole SLAS community.
First Bash at SLAS
by Jin Han
The Back to School Picnic Bash was held at Livingston American School for the first time on last Saturday afternoon. The bash was held to welcome another fun and interesting year at SLAS, and to get students, teachers, and family members together.
“It is very nice to have an event like this at school for everyone,” said Ms. Han, the parent of a student attending SLAS.
The bash was held on September 20th, 2014, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There were many people present such as students, teachers, administrators, parents, and friends. Booths were set up for games, food, markets, and uniforms. Food is an important part of an event like this. Food and drinks were prepared by SLAS, Korean PTSA, Japanese PTSA, and student council. There was also food from outside of school, like Blue Frog and Mexican Lindo. Japanese and Korean kindergarteners, elementary and secondary students, and music teachers of SLAS performed for the SLAS members and visitors. Participants enjoyed their time playing sports and other various activities. Toward the end, there were fireworks to celebrate the special day at SLAS.
“I think it is wonderful!,” said Ms. Dina Thigpen (High school English teacher/ Head of English department at SLAS). “I didn’t expect to have this much people for the bash,” she later added.
The first picnic bash was held successfully at SLAS. It is a very valuable memory for everyone to remember. Many people had shown positive attitudes toward this new try. However, some people wished for improvements. Everyone is anticipating for a better bash next year.
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