THIS is proud to offer a wide range of after school programming to enhance our students’ experience. The Primary School, Middle School, and High School all have a very active sports & clubs program. For students not interested in sports or looking to join multiple things, THIS offers a wide variety of clubs which are organized by third party companies at the primary level and student and staff lead in Middle and High School.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Overview
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Community Building Trip Programs
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Chinese Culture Trip Programs
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Active Student Clubs
THIS Clubs
After School Activities (ASA) at THIS for Primary School students center around our core value of Discovery. We provide opportunities for our students to participate in a range of activities in five different areas: Sportsmanship and Movement, Creative and Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Practical Skills, and STEM. All of our activities are driven by student interest and change on a rotating schedule throughout the year. Some classes, such as Kung fu and guitar, are offered all year in order for the students to gain more mastery and understanding. The Secondary school offers a wide variety of student-organized clubs as well as teacher-led clubs. These clubs are based on students’ interests.
THIS Field Trips
At THIS we strive to provide your child with hands-on opportunities to learn both within the classroom and outside the walls of our institution. As such, every year teachers, departments, and clubs organize trips, big and small to further engage your child. Over the last two years, THIS has also made it a priority to further develop the international opportunities available to our students. We now have an official exchange program in Italy. Besides content-related trips, THIS begins each year with a ‘community building trip’ to connect students to the core values of THIS such as collaboration, Engagement, and Spartan Spirit.
2022-2023 Club List
Grade 6-12 Clubs
A Capella Choir Club
A Capella choir club is a group that promotes the creative spirit of THIS which relies solely on voices and uses no instruments in performance.
Baking Club
The Baking Club is for students to have fun and enjoy the tasty snacks that they bake. This club is for students who want to take a break from school and to socialize while learning how to bake.
Board Game Club
The Board Game Club fosters critical thinking skills and logical thinking ability. We also have fun interacting with the student body by playing table top games.
Chinese Author Circle
Students will enhance their Chinese writing skills and use their creativity to create a Chinese book!
Harry Potter Club
In the Harry Potter Club, students will do all types of Harry Potter related things, which include making Butterbeer, playing trivia games, watching Harry Potter movies, and making wands.
M-GNET
MG-Net Dance club empowers students to take ownership of their bodies in order to feel more confident about themselves and their bodies. Students will learn a variety of dance styles: jazz, hip hop, Kpop, urban, wacking, and more. Performance opportunities include the annual THIS Talent Show, Art Festival, and Dance Battle.C12:C18
SciNex
SciNex provides a platform for students interested in STEAM-oriented fields to share their experiences through student presentations of topics of interest. SciNex offers tutorship, internship and competition opportunities, and guest lectures.
Spartans Magazine
Spartans is a student-run bi-monthly magazine that is dedicated to be the voice of the students and a free platform for expression. The club consists of writers, designers, and is in collaboration with Studio 35 to make weekly video announcements during homeroom. Spartans welcomes passionate writers, thoughtful thinkers, and students looking to improve their English skills to share their views and opinions. The design department welcomes creative designers and photographers interested in typesetting and art.
Studio 35
As the club in charge of both the photography and videography at THIS, Studio 35 produces not only photos, recordings, montages, and interview videos for school events, but also weekly Video Announcements with Spartans and cover shots for the three magazine clubs: English, Chinese newspaper, and UNIT-E . The club earns money from covering events and doing photoshoots outside of school and reinvests the money into the production of school media.
Traditional Dance Club
This is a club which students will practice some classical dance such as ballet, Chinese dance, etc. Students will be prepared to perform in some school activities.
Grade 6-8 Clubs
MS Chinese Debate Club
Chinese Debate Club is dedicated to training students on debating skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based argumentation. Students have the opportunity to practice defending their own arguments and analyzing topics from different perspectives. The club hosted a tournament in 2018-2019 at THIS and attended several tournaments in Beijing and other cities. Students in the club will have the opportunity to participate in these tournaments and learn about debating through their own experiences.
MS Speech and Debate Club
The Middle School Speech and Debate Club is about learning how to command your voice. Through research and practice conducted during and after our weekly meetings, students will learn the necessary skills of persuasion and critical thinking. Most importantly, they will slowly embrace confidence in their speech. Students will also get to travel to tournaments to test their skills and foster their growth.
THIS Seismology
students wil explore the study of earthquakes including investigating and analyzing real-time seismic data from earthquakes in China and around the world, participate and collaborate in authenic research opportunities, and promote public outreach concerning earthquake risks, hazards, and preparedness.
Grade 9-12 Clubs
Chinese Debate Club (HS)
Chinese Debate Club is dedicated to training students on debating skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based argumentation. Students have the opportunity to practice defending their own arguments and analyzing topics from different perspectives. The club hosted a tournament in 2018-2019 at THIS and attended several tournaments in Beijing and other cities. Students in the club will have the opportunity to participate in these tournaments and learn about debating through their own experiences.
Math Club
Join the math club – a club that makes math fun and competes in challenging math competitions domestically and internationally.
Community Service Club
CSC is a club that organizes a range of on-campus and off-campus events that contribute positively to the THIS community. The club encourages all students and teachers to participate in events such as Animal shelter trips, mentorship programs, and other charity events, both as organizers and as participants. Join CSC to oil the gears of THIS and provide help for others with the best of your ability.
Model United Nations Club
Model United Nations Club prepares future world leaders by simulating global critical analysis scenarios with the intention of improving participants’ deliberative, documentation, and diplomatic skills to exemplary levels.
SciNex Club
SciNex provides a platform for students interested in STEAM-oriented fields to share their experiences through student presentations of topics of interest. SciNex offers tutorship, internship and competition opportunities, and guest lectures.
Speech and Debate Club (HS)
Joining the Speech and Debate Club provides students with the opportunity for leadership, community, travel, and competition. Students are taught research and argumentation skills during weekly meetings through a combination of lectures, activities, and mock debates, empowering students to overcome their fear of public speaking and gain their own voice. The club prepares debaters for regional and international tournaments and is also responsible for hosting its very own annual fall debate tournament, in collaboration with the National High School Debate League of China.
Ceramics Club
Students will learn basic concepts about the use of clay and firing while they create wonderful ceramic pieces, such as pottery and sculptures.
Psycho-Understation
We will be understanding different perspectives of psychology while learning & understanding what each of them is like.
Perfumery Club
A Club that uses perfume/ fragrance as medium to create art.
THIS Golf Club
Will teach members basic golf knowledges, like holding a club and explaining the rules about golf. Members could learn about history of golf and some modern day golf. Watching the PGA tournaments for example. This club is for people who have some interests in golf.
清音报社
Chinese Newspaper club was established in 2015. It aims to provide a stage for those who have good writing and graphic design skills, and also to help students improve these abilities. With every issue, students learn how to collaborate through active engagement in the creative process. The content of the newspaper includes “School News”, “Opinions”, “Entertainment”, “Prose”, “Novel”, “Chinese customs” and many more.
Meet Our Student Activity Coordinator
Joy Zhou
Fuzhong Campus Activity Coordinator
Joy received her Master’s degree in TESOL from the University of Pennsylvania. She works with subject teachers and organizes activities and events including Clubs, International Exchange Programs, Domestic and International Field trips, and Academic Competitions. Joy also teaches High School Enrichment to 9th Grade students to help those new scholars better adjust their academic and social life in High school. The Peer Mentor Program and Internship Program will be launching to provide more opportunities for THIS students to connect with the outside world and to take on bigger leadership roles.
