SLAS Times 2014/2015 Fall 2014 | Page 12

TOPIC: BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH Back to School Picnic Bash by Josh Tseng Back 2 School Bash at SLAS by Lidya Onculer Shanghai Livingston American School brings real life events and academics together. Saturday September 19th, 2014, the school held it’s first Picnic Bash, an event with singing and dancing performances, student vs. teacher sport games, and delicious dining. It was a refreshing break after a rigorous week of studying. A huge amount of people attended the first SLAS Bach to School Bash event, and the majority of people loved it! The Back to School Bash was a stunning way for students, teachers, and parents to get together and have fun. There were many activities including; the band, games, and loads of food. Whoever came was doing 6th grade student Sean Tseng said, “Having this something, at least eating! The school bash picnic is a chance for me and my friends to have included Blue Frog and Mexico Lindo, both fun and getting points for my House” said 6th great choices for some international food. grade student Sean Tseng “There are tons of food,” Jenny Lee, a student Our school is not just about studying; we also says. “Also, they all taste incredible. My know how to have fun. This special event favorite activities were listening to the band includes various fun activities so that no and of course, eating!” she adds. students would get bored. Picnic Bash creates a chance for students, teachers, and even All of the visitors were all very cheerful by parents get to know each other. It also offers the well organized event. Also, there were an opportunity to make new friends and raise some people from other schools who came school pride. It is always good to have a picnic with SLAS students. They were also having with family and friends in a sunny day. During fun by meeting new people and participating the picnic the school invited various delicious in activities. One of the things that everyone restaurants to prepare food for us. Parents also liked was the food. As said, the food found at brought their homemade treats and sell them. the bash was very delicious and some There were also face painting and hairspray peoples’ favorite part of the activity! place. Dancing performance was one of the most outstanding interpretations overall. All “I’m having a lot of fun from the food, audiences were very excited because all activities, and watching people having fun!” students put all their heart in the performance. Ms. Anna Johnson, SLAS math teacher, states. “My favorite activity though, was the band, Parent P.H Chuang said, “This activity gave it was incredible.” students a break from academics.” In conclusion, Back to School Bash was an In conclusion, the first Picnic Bash in the school extremely enjoyable event, for everyone. history is a real success. All students, teachers Everyone got to do something, even if it was and parents had a great time. The school should just listening to the band. Great event SLAS! keep these kinds of activities in order to give students a refreshing break.