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Storytellers ’ Corner
XM : How does it feel to be a BCIS er ?
AM : We ’ re all very proud to be BCISers ! We love having all off our friends ,
teachers , classrooms and play areas at the ECC and the Library and grounds at
Main Campus . Elementary and Middle School is challenging but fun , with lots of
friends and memories . The chance to be in the Water Warriors team helped us to
grow a lot . Judging by the number of teachers and students that return to work
Water Warriors
or study at the school after spending a few years away , we know that we ’ re onto a really good thing ,
Hanging out in the ES Library
Hanging out at the Main Campus
XM : How do you see BCIS in your life ?
AM : BCIS is a little bit of heaven . There ’ s a great sense of community amongst
the teachers , and you really feel that you ’ re part of the BCIS family . This became
ever so evident during Covid-19 , where many staff families found themselves
stuck outside of China , and away from their Beijing homes . The school worked
hard to support them and to get them back . Communication with parents during
the pandemic also really showed the sense of Connectedness and Community
that the school works hard to create . This reaffirmed all of our reasons for being
at BCIS !
XM : Why do you love BCIS ?
AM : I ’ ve found my little place in the sun at BCIS . My children are happy and
they ’ re getting a good education , in a safe and nurturing environment . Walking
into the ECC and Main campuses often still makes me feel really lucky . It ’ s a great
Family
Grade 5 Graduation
place to work , with great colleagues . I could spend all of the rest of my work life here .
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