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PYP Graduation

Congratulations to our 5th and 6th grade graduates! These amazing students have successfully completed the Primary Years Programme ending with Exhibition--a deep-dive into a cause which they are passionate about. Graduation was a special... Read more
Global Citizenship: PYP Exhibition

Congratulations to our Grade 5 and 6 students who successfully hosted the first Virtual PYP Exhibition at Shu Ren. All of our students rose to the occasion under the tremendous circumstances of distance learning. This year’s theme was... Read more
Pre-Kindergarten Virtual Art Gallery

During Shelter In Place, Pre-Kindergarten students have had the opportunity to engage their imaginations through various enrichment classes. Here are some of their masterpieces!
Virtual Field Trip to ISTP PYP Exhibition

On Monday May 4, Grade5/6 students were invited to the Virtual PYP Exhibition hosted by the International School of the Peninsula. It was the first time we've seen a virtual PYP Exhibition ever! The presentation topics vary from Girl's... Read more
The Lilac Lime- a virtual provocation into DNA and biotechnology

Have you ever seen a purple lime? As a provocation to their Unit of Inquiry "Environment and Biology Shape our Identity," Grade 3/4 invited Dr. James Thomson, Research Geneticist at the Crop Improvement and Genetic Research Unit at the... Read more
Grade 3/4 Students Explore their Role in Local Government

Students in grade 3/4 have been inquiring into types of governments and how citizens can impact the decision making of different forms of governments. After researching different forms of governments and making connections to different topical... Read more
Grade 5/6 send a message of support to Wuhan, China

In Grade 5/6, students created an inspirational video for the people of Wuhan, China, whose lives have been severely affected by the coronavirus. Students showed great empathy making this video by encouraging and supporting people in China. To... Read more
Shu Ren receives 6-year Accreditation from WASC!

We are pleased to announce that Shu Ren has received the full 6-year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The 6-year WASC accreditation status demonstrates our school’s capacity, commitment, and... Read more
Award winning journalist, Elizabeth Weise, Presents at Shu Ren

A special thank you to the Parent Community Group for sponsoring our special guest author, Elizabeth Weise, an award winning journalist and author of “A Parent’s Guide to Mandarin Immersion.” Elizabeth’s book was inspired by her own journey... Read more
Early Childhood students explore the Lunar New Year

The Pre-K children have been exploring the traditional Lunar New Year celebration through a variety of learning activities! All Pre-K classrooms have been inquiring into the Lunar New Year by listening to the traditional story books《斗年兽》,《过年啦... Read more
Award-winning author, Ying Compestine, visits Shu Ren

On Dec 17, Ying Compestine, shared with K-6 students what it takes to be a professional writer. She helped students visualize that writing a story is like building a house. You begin with the foundation, build the frame, and then furnish with... Read more
Winter Market 2019: Meet our Community Entrepreneurs

Dare to Roll 卷起来, Chen Laoshi, Jingyi Laoshi and Tsoi Laoshi Chen Laoshi, Jingyi Laoshi and Tsoi Laoshi - We are passionate and creative teachers that love exploring new things and always try to challenge ourselves. We made paper... Read more
Introducing our 2019 Kidtrepreneurs!

Our after school enrichment Kidtrepreneurs class has been working hard on their business ideas and are ready to showcase at this year's Winter Market! AA My name is Mila. I am 8 years old. I live in Orinda, CA. I was born in San... Read more
Ms. Beutell presents at the Global Education Symposium on Social Media and Childrens Rights to Privacy

In October at the University of Illinois's Global Education Symposium, Grade 5/6 Teacher Jackie Beutell shared how she turned a social media policy analysis into a classroom lesson. Jackie's poster presentation discussed the globally popular... Read more
GAP Designers open their office to 5th and 6th Graders!

On Wednesday 11/13, students headed over to GAP Inc. headquarters in San Francisco to learn more about the work of th GAP's Color Proud Council in driving the companies focus on diversity and inclusivity. This experience was a perfect... Read more
The Creative Side of Play in PreK 3

PreK3 are starting to build friendships, so what better time to start this inquiry on Play! They are diving into experiences surrounding different types of play, learning how our behavior affects play and understanding differences in the... Read more
We are Better Together

Our community celebrated our 4th Intercultural Festival this past October highlighting the diversity in culture of our Shu Ren and greater East Bay community. Food, clothing, photos, books and activities were all on display with our 15... Read more
The Power of Inquiry

Questions and curiosity are the precursor to deep inquiry. It’s that spark that makes us wonder, investigate and take action. As a community of learners, we want to ensure that our future generation never loses that ability to question and... Read more
Change Makers with Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Shu Ren is honored to be able to participate in the Change Makers curriculum through Berekeley Repertory Theatre. Change Makers is designed for students to engage in theatre by combining civics, writing and performance. This experience... Read more
Why We March: Climate Strike

Why do we march? With posters in hand, Shu Ren students joined millions of people around the world for the Global Climate Strike on Friday, September 20, 2019. The aim of the youth movement is to voice the urgency for more responsive... Read more
Harvest Moon Festival 2019

The clear night sky and warm weather made for a perfect Harvest Moon gathering this Friday, September 13th. 中秋节 (Mid-Autumn Festival) is an annual celebration in Chinese culture when the moon is at its fullest--also known as the harvest moon. ... Read more
A great start to the new school year!

Welcome back Shu Ren! Our annual Welcome Back Picnic was such a wonderful moment to connect with our newest Shu Ren families and reunite with classmates after the long summer holiday. In addition to the picnic, this is also our “Meet Your... Read more
Chinese Heritage Night with the Oakland Athletics

Shu Ren is honored to have been approached by the Oakland A’s to partner with them for their first Chinese Heritage Night on August 20th, 2019. Shu Ren hosted an activity station for A’s fans to enjoy in Championship Plaza. It was wonderful... Read more
Sustainable Solutions for single-use lunch boxes

Congratulations to our hot lunch provider, Flo’s Friendly Lunches, on the recent award for an Alameda County Innovation Grant. Shu Ren is proud to partner with Flo’s to be the first school as part of this pilot program. Flo's Friendly Foods... Read more
Better Together-3rd Annual Intercultural Festival

Shu Ren and our greater community shared many cultures that make up the diversity of the East Bay. Cultural villages representing Mexico, New York City, Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Canada, Trinidad, United Kingdom, South... Read more

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