Concordia Chronicle

High School Physics Students Around Shanghai Learn from Concordia Teacher Joel Klammer On March 16th, 86 high school physics students from international schools around Shanghai and Beijing joined Concordia physics teacher Joel Klammer for the 8th Shanghai Particle Physics Masterclass. The two-day master class consisted of lectures, and labs and a visit to a local particle accelerator. They were also given the opportunity to analyze actual data... Read More

M.T. Anderson Discusses His Writing at Concordia High school students from Concordia recently sat with celebrated young-adult author M.T. (Tobin) Anderson to talk about books, writing and the life of the author. Anderson, a National Book Award winner, discussed his influential dystopian novel, Feed, and shared insights into his creative process. The author continued to discuss literature and writing over lunch with a small group of students... Read More

Nurturing Success Through the Concordia Early Childhood Program Research has determined what is important for very young children to be successful, not only in school, but also in life. This parents-only event, hosted by Concordia Early Childhood Division Principal, Mr. Drew Gerdes, highlighted information on self-regulation, executive functions, and social-emotional learning and how these three pillars serve as a foundational component for a... Read More

In Concordia grade 4 science classes, students have been studying a unit on the conversion and transfer of energy. For this particular unit, the class has been focusing on three guiding questions: What is energy and how does is it related to motion? How is energy transferred? How can energy be used to solve a problem? To help them more deeply understand the topic of energy, ES STEM coaches accompanied students on a “virtual field trip” which... Read More

How the Concordia Cabaret Raised Money for the Brass Band Project On Friday evening, March 9, our High School Tri-M Music Honor Society raised over RMB 8000 by organizing their annual Cabaret Talent Show. Money was raised for the Brass Band Project at the Peng Cheng Special Education School in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province. The school, also known as Granny Han’s Special Education School provides housing and education for over 140 special needs... Read More

What Grade 8 Concordia Students Learned in Humanities Class As part of the Grade 8 humanities curriculum, students take part in a unit called The Traits that Transcend, a lesson that has them examining the rescue activities that took place during the Holocaust. They were asked to contemplate the questions: who took righteous action, and why? By examining the moral actions of individuals and groups during the Holocaust, students also reflected... Read More

Third Culture Coffee Roasters is a non-profit social enterprise simulation run by Concordia High School students enrolled in the social entrepreneurship class. We exist to create social impact by roasting and selling specialty-grade coffee through student led, experiential learning. We strive to create a passion for social enterprise, foster appreciation for the complexities of coffee production, raise awareness about the impact of consumer... Read More

Concordia Big Data Analytics Class Students Present in Hawaii Four students from Concordia’s Big Data Analytics class have been invited to present their research at the 2018 International Conference on Big Data and Education in the US this spring. The conference, which will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, in March, received submissions from nearly 12 countries and regions around the globe. Submissions were reviewed by international experts, and 40... Read More

International students from all over China had a chance to showcase their scientific research at the Intel Science and Engineering Fair in Chengdu this past January. This year, four of the 33 total projects were submitted by Concordia students, and all four were awarded superior ranking by the judging panel. Three of the projects were included in the top five spots that will have a chance to participate in the finals in the US this May, where... Read More

From January 19-21, Concordia hosted its ninth annual CISSMUN (Model United Nations) conference, which was held concurrently with the school’s first Global Issues Network conference, GINAsia 2018. Read More

Louise Atadja and Her Involvement in Raising Awareness to Fight Modern Slavery We asked Concordia Class of 2012 alumna Louise Atadja to share with us her involvement in Dressember, the global campaign to raise awareness and to fight modern slavery. Here's what she had to say: Read More

Lu Yong Zhong shares his painting techniques with Concordia students Concordia is proud to have internationally renowned Chinese peasant painter Lu Yong Zhong as artist in residence working directly with teachers and students in the classroom, demonstrating the techniques for creating his folk art pieces. A number of his original artworks will be on display throughout the campus from Nov. 29 - Dec. 8. Read More

Writers have shaped human history and culture in profound ways, using the written word to capture significant historical and cultural events that have impacted society and the world. On December 7, students in our high school Author Studies class will share with you the life and works of some of their favorite authors at the Author Study Coffeehouse. Read More

What the Concordia Swim Team did to prepare for their first meet Tryouts for the Concordia Swim Team took place back in October, and since then our swimmers have been in the water working hard, increasing their times and perfecting their techniques. Read More

Leadership Speakers at Concordia's YGLS Event Last week more than 200 hundred middle and high school students from area international schools participated in the 4th annual Shanghai YGLS (Youth Global Leadership Summit) at Concordia. Read More

Last Friday, the Concordia Parent Support Organization (PSO) had an array of sweet, delicious snacks for sale at its Autumn Treat Sale. For parents with a penchant for baking, PSO treat sales are a great way to help raise funds for student activities such as class parties, school dances, and even the ES Carnival and Back-to-School Bash. Read More

Yoochan, a Concordia junior, loves science and wants to share it with others. That’s why he entered the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global competition that inspires students to think creatively about science. In this competition, students are tasked with producing a short educational film that explains a big scientific idea in the fields of physics, mathematics or life sciences. Read More

With thousands of years of history, diverse geographic and cultural features, the Middle Kingdom is the focus of Concordia’s week of experiential education. China’s vast landscape, numerous minority ethnic groups, and evolving culture provide an ideal backdrop for students to acquire self-knowledge, form new friendships, challenge preconceived ideas, and put the needs of others before their own. Read More