Theatre Brought to Life
Over 80 students from nine international schools in China and other countries, 10 professional theatre artists, trainers and educators,
three creatively exciting high-energy days, and one location – this is a sure-shot recipe for the most rewarding theatre festival any
student could wish for. Keystone Academy hosted this exhilarating group in association with the International Schools Theatre
Association (ISTA) from 4 to 6 March 2016. The ISTA festival’s theme - ‘Bringing to Life’ - was conceptualized by Keystone’s
founding middle and high school Drama teacher, Chloe Keller. The fully integrated festival – the first of its kind and targeting high
school students – concentrated on using all aspects of technical theatre to bring a story to life on stage.
Quizzes, Debates and More
On 19 and 20 March 2016, about 250 students from over 15 schools
participated in the Beijing round of the World Scholar’s Cup hosted
at Keystone Academy. Quizzes, essay writing, debates and more kept
participating students on their toes for two days. Most Keystone
teams that participated also qualified for the international round
which took place last June in Bangkok where they also performed
very well. Several Keystone students and teams also won prizes and
other awards.
Striking Gold on the Global Stage
Ten out of the 21 Keystone primary school students who submitted
their artwork won gold medals at the Voronezh International Art
Exhibition in Russia. For the last 20 years, the exhibition has been
organized by the Voronezh Cultural Department, a local art school
and an association of international artists. Over 50 international
schools participated in this exhibition that showcased the work of
students between the ages of 5 and 17. Out of the 10,000 pieces of
art that were accepted, 100 were awarded gold medals.
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