Jietai Temple in the Mentougou District

The Temple was located on the top of a very tall mountain. There were 2 bus loads of International students and we were Police escorted all the way to the top of the mountain to visit the temple, so we all felt like VIP visitors! The temple was very tranquil and John, our guide explained the significance of the site.

Dayu High School (Middle School)

The Dayu High School (or Middle School as known in China) was a magnificent school and caters for Years 10, 11 and 12. Most students sit an exam and must score 400 points out of 500 points to attend. The school reminded me more of a university and also was a Boarding House to all the students. Noosh was very excited by the huge Botany and Animal display in the Science areas of the school. The large oval was a perfect place to kick the footy around during the breaks and to introduce Australian Rules Football to the Chinese students.

The main classroom area

Noosh is in Heaven!

The Drum Troupe welcomes the visitors

Nick teaches a student some footy skills

The Perth schoolboys show how footy is "really" played!

Our Australian Delegation Stall

The BYSCC is a huge event in Beijing with 270,000 Chinese students entering a science project into the competition for 2011. The top 150 projects are then selected to be displayed in the competition as shown in the photo below. Literally thousands of people walked through the science displays over the 3 day show with all disciplines of science covered with the most amazing displays.

Birds eye view!

Smile! Jaq and Tania have their photo taken by "China Daily" newspaper and Jaq gives an in depth interview about her project. 

Truck display

Science Project in flat pack style for travelling!

                                            Lots of koalas and kangaroos!

Craig, John and Jaq

Noosh, Georgia and Nick

Jaq and Tania

                                                                      Nick explains the project to Dayu High School Principal

Many friends to keep in touch with!

The Special Awards and Evening Show

The Special Awards Ceremony and Entertainment Night was nothing short of spectacular! The Dayu High School students are amazingly talented singers, dancers and presenters. Each performance was complete with a choreographed light and bubble show to complement.

Jaq is a Drum Dancer! and keeps her drum as a reward!