On Friday, September 19, our dedicated Parent Support Group (PSG) at Dalian American International School organized the annual Family Fun Day Event. The north gym buzzed with excitement and energy as students and parents gathered to enjoy a day full of fun, food, and community spirit.
The event kicked off with a Welcome Speech by our Head of School, and was followed by the enthusiastic cheers from families, eager to partake in the activities and to look at the various selection of stalls.
Our amazing PSG organized many interactive activities that every student could enjoy. Students took turns playing Ring Toss, Whack-a-Mole, Pull the Ring and many more! In addition, a wide variety of local businesses from Jinshitan and Dalian set up stalls and sold a wide variety of products and services for both students and parents, including bake goods, souvenirs, flowers, drinks, accessories, face painting, and lots of delicious food!
In addition to the PSG-hosted activities, our students also took charge and organized their own stalls. Our Student Government members worked together to produce their own Shrinky-Dinks stand, where other students got to design their own pin or keychain, with funds going to support future House Events and activities. Our Volleyball Team also had a stall and sold homemade baked goods, fresh drinks, and nachos to raise funds for their team uniforms.
This year saw the return of the Doodle Wall, which is a recent addition – having only been introduced last year, and has become a hit ever since. This year, the Doodle Wall had an intricate design that celebrated our beloved Sea Dragon and marked our 20th Anniversary! The Doodle Wall encourages families to color or sign their names on a board, creating a lasting experience that captures the spirit of our school community.
Family Fun Day allows the DAIS community to come together and celebrate family and community, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for everyone to enjoy!
Written By: Tanya Jiajia Li
DAIS Grade 11