Each academic year, the department organizes various themed community activities based on holiday characteristics and student development needs. These include community days where new and old families gather together, curriculum nights that help parents further understand teaching and education, sports meets where teachers, students, and parents compete on the same field, warm and surprise-filled winter concerts, and the highly anticipated winter feasts full of festive flavors, among others. The loving community culture is the result of the joint efforts and creations of Moonshot learners, staff, and numerous families.
Every academic year, some school-level events will be held at MSA to help build the culture of MSA. All members of MSA, including parents, are invited to participate.
At MSA, the Starting Ceremony is the opening ceremony. We will witness the beginning of each learner's MSA journey on that day.
Various kinds of school meetings and assemblies will be organized, including themed meetings organized by different grades and departments. At these meetings, we will congratulate on and share some important stories that have happened in our community, to experience MSA values and cultures again, and be notified of important arrangments of the coming weeks.
π Day is an annual event where the math department organizes nine stations featuring unique mathematical games. Students collect game cards and visit each station, collecting stamps and competing to gather the most stamps within a time limit for the chance to win valuable prizes. The event is designed to spark students' interest in mathematics, hone their mathematical thinking, and provide an exciting learning experience each year.
We hold an annual spring or autumn sports meeting. The sports meeting features both individual and team competition events. We hope to encourage the diversified development of learners, cultivate the spirit of sportsmanship and fair competition, and enhance community cohesion and the sense of belonging through the establishment of traditional competitions.
On the days of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu) and Winter Solstice, students' families prepare a grand community meal, where each family contributes a specialty dish from their hometown. The entire school community gathers to enjoy food and learn about various regional traditions and customs.
At the end of each semester, every course hosts an exhibition where students' work is showcased in diverse formats. Parents and members of the broader community are invited to participate, providing feedback and witnessing students' growth. This is one of the most vibrant days in the community, with everyone shining and sharing their achievements.
Moonshot is a vibrant garden of curiosity and vitality. With children’s sparkling eyes, teachers’ gentle guidance, and the immersive monthly thematic activities into daily life, education becomes tangible.
From September to June, we design unique thematic journeys aligned with children’s developmental rhythms: the New Student Orientation Month for newcomers, the Chinese Cultural Immersion Month that ignites cultural roots through traditional crafts and festive stories, the Nonviolent Communication Month fostering love and inclusivity, the Global Cultural Awareness Month exploring world stories and cuisines, the Safety & Wellness Month focusing on physical and mental health, and more. Through these journeys, children feel fully supported and empowered to become their best selves.
At Moonshot Academy, the "Four Houses" serve as units where learners and educators live together and engage in collective discussions. This concept arose from our discussions about the expanding nature of Moonshot Academy — where the school should not be a rigid, mechanical institution, but rather a living, dynamic organization. The Houses are learner organizations that transcend grade levels and classes. They can be led by learners and also serve to enrich the lives of learners at Moonshot Academy. The House is a unit for activities, also a cultural unit, an important space where learners engage in public discussions.
Why do we have the House system? The English translation for "书院" is usually "House," and this translation is achieved through a connection — specifically the corresponding projection of 'groups' in the context of "groups formed by people" as it is understood in both Eastern and Western contexts.
In English, "House" emphasizes a unit of communal living, generally defined by shared or nearby physical space. Within a House, a communal living environment can be created. In Chinese, "书院" first appeared around the 9th century, originally referring to places where books were collected, gradually evolving into private libraries. From the Song to Qing dynasties, the concept of the house carried rich and complex historical significance, serving groups ranging from local clans to the general public, and its curriculum ranged from imperial examination preparation to more idealistic social goals, undergoing frequent changes.
Generally, "书院" has always carried the basic meaning of a place of learning for like-minded individuals
The Four Houses in Middle School maintain the color scheme of Moonshot High School's Four Houses – White, Green, Blue, and Gold, symbolizing "道法自然" (Tao follows nature): in Chapter 25 of the Tao Te Ching, it is written, "The Tao is great, heaven is great, earth is great, and man is also great. In the universe, there are four great forces, and man is one of them. Man follows the earth, the earth follows heaven, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature."
Curiousity | Open-Minded | Freedom | Humanistic
The phrase 济济多士，秉文之德 (Jǐjǐ duō shì, bǐng wén zhī dé), from The Book of Songs · Zhou Song · Qing Miao, embodies the core value of 'Benevolence (Ren)' at White House. White symbolizes the primal purity of creation's dawn, an untouched canvas of innocence. It also represents the synthesis of all seven rainbow hues, reflecting a spirit that embraces the vastness of existence.
Sunshine | Health | Combat | Challenge
"Liujin" (鎏金) draws inspiration from the imagery of "gilded light dancing, all things awakening" in the poem from the *Complete Tang Poetry Anthology*, symbolizing the rising sun and the revitalization of all life, mirroring the vibrant vitality of Jin Academy. The Academy, brimming with passion and dynamism, inspires all its learners to continuously pursue excellence, challenge their limits, and unleash boundless potential.
Sincere | Brave | Purity | Aesthetic
The name "Ruo Shui" originates from the philosophical concept of "the highest goodness is like water" found in the "Tao Te Ching" (Classic of Virtue), symbolizing humility, inclusiveness, and resilience akin to water. Though soft and yielding, water can overcome the hard and strong; though situated in a lowly place, it can nourish all things. It represents a spirit of non-contention and quiet dedication, while also containing boundless strength and wisdom. The middle school's "Ruo Shui" house is in line with the high school's "Shang Shan" house, reflecting the inheritance and continuation of the house culture.
Simplicity | Passion | Innocence | Dream
The name "Qing Li" originates from the story of Liu Xiang in the Han Dynasty, who burned a type of grass called "li" to light his way while studying and editing books. This symbolizes the transmission of knowledge and the enlightenment of wisdom. Qingli Academy takes its name from this tale, aiming to carry forward the spirit of diligent scholarship and the pursuit of truth exemplified by ancient sages, inspiring every student to continuously explore the ocean of knowledge and strive for greater heights. Qingli students believe that with passion and relentless effort, they can write their own glorious chapters on this land brimming with hope.
Every interest is a call of an innate tendency in nature, and perhaps also a flash of genius in its primitive state. We hope that learners can discover their most authentic and talented selves in after-school clubs.
Mad Science
3D Design
3D Printing
Drone
Nature Exploration
Chess
Drama
Costume Design
Cooking
Creative Baking Club
Violin
French
ELL FUN
Spanish
Tabletop Games
Comic
Shanhaijing Reading and Painting
Badminton
Swimming
Baseball
Skating
Athletics
Aerobics
Table Tennis
Football
Ballet
Frisbee
Basketball
Dungeons and Dragons
World Scholar's Cup Competition Club
MS Badminton Club
Wolf Games
Photography Club
Street Art Club
Magazine Club
Scratch Club
Calligraphy Club
English Tutoring
Table Tennis
Mountainbike Downhill
Maps Club
Literary Club
Otaku Club
Cube Club
Math AMC8
Freshmen Adaptation Club
Gym Club
Cheerleaders Club
Drama Club
MS Soccer Team
MSA 3D Modeling Design Club
Anime Club
Lego Club
DreamMaker Studio
Handcraft Club
Bilingual Science tutoring
Flag Football Club
Polandball+Countryhuman Club
The International Tennis Academy (ITA) is a specialized sports program at Moonshot Academy, aiming to integrate physical education with sports training. We believe tennis can provide students with both a healthy body and a sportsmanlike spirit. The ITA program offers tiered instruction, welcoming learners of different ages and skill levels, including those with no tennis experience but a passion for the sport.
The ITA training system consists of tennis skills training, physical fitness, and sportsmanship development. We guide learners to continuously improve their skills in control, volleys, and footwork. In terms of physical fitness, we work on strength, speed, agility, basic strength, and endurance. Additionally, we emphasize cultivating sportsmanship, such as perseverance and a friendly competitive mindset, through tennis.
2024 Zheng Jie Cup: Top 8 in Girls' Singles (10 and under category)
2024 Dalian U12 CTJ B-600: Top 4 in Girls' Singles
2024 Youth UTR Rating Tournament 3.0-4.0: Runner-up
2024 Youth UTR Rating Tournament 3.0-4.0: Champion
2024 Beijing UTR U12: Champion
2024 Diamond Cup (B600) Dalian U10: Champion
2024 Ningbo Middle School Student Team Tournament (G600): 3rd Place
2024 Tennis123 Beijing Middle School Tennis Ranking Tournament: Singles 3.0 Champion
2024 Tennis123 Beijing Middle School Tennis Ranking Tournament: Singles 3.5 Champion
"Shuang'ao Chaoyang" 2024 Chaoyang District 8th Middle School Student Tennis Championship: High School Girls' Singles 5th Place
2023 Beijing Sports Traditional Project School Tennis Competition: Middle School Girls' Singles 4th Place
"Shuang'ao Chaoyang" 2023 Chaoyang District 7th Middle School Student Tennis Championship: Middle School Girls' Singles 4th Place
2022 Beijing 16th Sports Games Tennis Youth Competitive Group: Singles 3rd Place, Doubles 3rd Place, Team 1st Place
2022 Beijing Youth Championships Tennis Men's C Group: Singles 3rd Place, Doubles 5th Place, Team 1st Place
2022 3rd Financial Street Cup UTR Youth Tennis Certification Tournament U14 Men's Champion
2022 UTR Aosen Feidong Cup Youth Tennis Certification Tournament U14 Men's Champion
2022 Heilongjiang Provincial Sports Games Men's Doubles Champion
2022 Heilongjiang Provincial Sports Games Men's Singles 6th Place
2022 Utop Cup-Youth International Tennis Ranking Tournament: Runner-up
2021 Tsinghua Cup Beijing International Schools Youth Tennis Open: U10 Men's Singles 3rd Place
2021 Heilongjiang Province "Run Boy" Cup Tennis Tournament: Men's Singles 5th Place
2021 State Grid Cup U12 Men's Champion
2021 Diamond Cup U12 Finals Champion, One-Station Weekly Champion, Two-Station Weekly Runner-up
2020 Zheng Jie Cup U12 Top 4
2020 China Open Youth Tour U11 Champion
China Tennis Association Nike National Youth Ranking Tournament Shenzhen Guangming Station U12 Men's Singles Champion
Discovery Cup Tennis Open U12 Men's Singles Champion
China Open Youth Tour U14 Fuzhou Station Singles Champion
China Open Youth Tour U14 Fuzhou Station Singles & Doubles Champion
China Open Youth Tour U14 Shanghai Station Singles Champion
China Open Youth Tour U14 Shanghai Station Singles Runner-up
CITIC Bank Youth Tennis Tour (Beijing Station) U12 Men's Singles Champion
CITIC Bank Youth Tennis Tour (Beijing Station) U12 Men's Singles Runner-up
Selected for the National Youth Tennis Team
World Youth Tennis Tour 6th Stop U11 Champion
World Youth Sports Games (WYG) Team Champion
To Be Continued...
The school facilities and venues are constructed according to internationally top-tier modern standards, including 45 standard multimedia classrooms. Each classroom is equipped with a dedicated projection whiteboard and a dual-purpose, stain-resistant board. Featuring state-of-the-art teaching equipment, most classrooms are outfitted with an 86-inch Classin interactive display.
In the chemistry laboratory, advanced experimental equipment and a wide array of chemical reagents open the door to the world of chemistry for students. From basic chemical reactions to complex research projects, every step is filled with the unknown of exploration and the excitement of discovery. The use of high-end instruments such as electrospinning machines, photocatalytic reactors, and tube furnaces allows students to experience the allure of science in fields like organic synthesis, electrochemical analysis, and nanomaterials, sparking their boundless curiosity about the world of chemistry and materials.
The physics laboratory is a mysterious hall where the laws of nature are unveiled. Here, students can personally conduct experiments to verify Newton's laws of motion, explore physical phenomena such as the refraction and reflection of light, and delve into advanced experiments in electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, such as measuring the speed of light and electron diffraction. These experiments not only deepen students' understanding of the principles of physics but also inspire their boundless imagination about the mysteries of the universe.
The biology laboratory serves as the cradle of life sciences. Here, students can use experimental tools and ingenious designs to explore the structures and metabolic processes of living organisms. Equipped with a full set of experimental apparatus for genetic engineering, students can engage in scientific research ranging from genetic modification to protein synthesis. Additionally, our ecosystem models enable students to understand the importance of biodiversity and ecological balance. These hands-on experiences not only provide students with a more intuitive understanding of life sciences but also inspire in them a profound respect and passion for life.
The establishment of the Earth and Environmental Science classroom further demonstrates the school's emphasis on environmental education. Here, students can enhance their spatial awareness through various maps and thematic charts, touch and observe rock and mineral specimens with their own hands, and use professional instruments to monitor environmental parameters such as air quality in the classroom. Meanwhile, the real-time monitoring data from the campus weather station provides students with firsthand information to understand climate change and strengthen their environmental awareness.
Our Maker Space offers students a realm brimming with creativity and practical possibilities, equipped with digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters, aiding students in transforming conceptual models into tangible products. This space is not only a paradise for technological learning but also an experimental field for hands-on practice.
Through a membership system, students are not only granted free access to resources but also participate in laboratory management, fostering a sense of responsibility and teamwork skills. Here, students can embark on interdisciplinary maker projects, such as smart devices, robot design, and eco-friendly products, enhancing innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities through practice.
Moreover, Maker Space is deeply integrated with academic courses, providing students with a cross-disciplinary learning experience from classroom to laboratory, assisting them in exploring future technologies and societal needs.
The Maker Space allows every student to experience the joy of creation from scratch, ignites their potential, and cultivates innovative talents poised for the future.
The Maker Space is a playground for young scientists and engineers! Equipped with robotics kits, 3D printers, micro-labs, and open-source hardware platforms, we guide students to explore scientific mysteries through project-based learning (PBL). From building smart cars to designing eco-friendly devices, children develop logical thinking, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving skills through hands-on experimentation.
To meet the rehearsal needs of the wind ensemble without disrupting classes in other rooms, we have specially designed and furnished a music classroom to the standards of a professional recording studio. This classroom boasts exceptional soundproofing and can accommodate up to 30 people for rehearsals, providing an ideal practice space for large ensembles. The classroom is equipped with a comprehensive and high-quality array of instruments, including:
Woodwind and brass instruments: Flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, and more, all from the world-renowned Japanese brand Yamaha.
Percussion instruments: Including symphonic bass drums, marimbas, vibraphones, and a variety of smaller percussion instruments, sourced from top international brands such as Yamaha (Japan) and MEINL (Germany).
In addition to the music classroom, we have also specially designed professional studios for dance and performing arts. These studios are equipped with high-resilience wooden flooring, full-length mirrored walls, and professional sound systems, providing students with an immersive and versatile space for artistic learning and creation. They fully meet the needs of dance choreography, theater rehearsals, and interdisciplinary art practices.
MDL (Moonshot Design Lab) is a design studio composed of high school students from Moonshot Academy, established in 2022. It is dedicated to integrating design into daily life, solving problems, enriching oneself through design learning, creation, and practice, and taking proactive actions to influence more peers.
With graphic design at its core, MDL members not only learn professional knowledge and create outstanding works but also participate in real-world projects, extending the value of design to broader fields. The studio's name pays homage to the founding design team of Moonshot Academy, United Design Lab, while also embodying a pursuit of future design innovation.
The parentheses at the end of the MDL name symbolize an open-minded attitude and an infinite space for exploration. These parentheses will continually be filled with new content, representing the team's expansion and experimentation in various design directions.
At MDL, every member is the protagonist of design exploration, using creativity and action to sketch the blueprint of the future!
When it comes to modern band and recording support, our facilities are luxurious, providing students with one-stop services from live performances to high-quality recordings:
Keyboards and electroacoustic instruments:
Roland RD-2000 stage electric piano with cutting-edge sound and feel.
Ibanez electric guitar and electric bass, combined with TAMA drums, support a variety of styles of music creation and performance.
Professional speaker equipment:
Fender and Yamaha electric guitar amp, Laney and Hartke electric bass amp, fully meet the needs of the band's performance amplification.
Audio processing equipment:
Yamaha MG2XU mixer and Focusrite external sound card ensure high fidelity sound quality for recording and mixing.
Bertelstri Multichannel sound system, Rika wireless microphone system, and Shure microphone combination specially prepared for professional stage performances guarantee sound quality and audio stability, while also providing clear and powerful sound effects for live performances.
The school provides different art classrooms for elementary, middle and high schools to meet the needs of each grade. In the art room, learners can explore the professional knowledge and skills of collage, painting, printmaking, cartoon, animation, sculpture, photography, installation, video and other courses to find the most suitable for their own creative path.
The school provides sports venues with different functions, such as gyms, central courts, outdoor playgrounds, professional tennis courts, etc. The indoor gym on campus serves as a venue for physical training. The centre court can be used for tennis training or physical education. The outdoor playground includes 100-meter track, basketball court, table tennis table, etc. The professional tennis court in the National Tennis Center is the main venue for students to train tennis. There are 4+2 basketball courts, 23 tennis courts, 1 football field, 2 volleyball courts, 1 handball court and 1 indoor stadium.
The school has two libraries, namely the primary school library and the secondary school library, with a total of more than 34,000 books in both Chinese and English. Libraries can not only lend books to learners, but also provide them with daily reading and study space.
The school restaurant provides three meals a day, lunch provides Chinese and Western different recipes, students can choose according to their own taste preferences. The catering company of the restaurant adopts the world's top 500 catering enterprises, so that each food material can be traced to ensure food safety.
The dormitory adopts the form of bed and table under the bed. Each dormitory can meet the needs of daily self-study and life of 4 learners. They are equipped with independent bathrooms, air conditioning and floor heating. There is also a study room, water dispenser, microwave, washing machine, dryer and refrigerator in the common areas of the dormitory, a comfortable sofa for reading in the leisure area, an elliptical machine and treadmill in the fitness area, and a table tennis table.
The school is located in the Lotus Pavilion, the National Tennis Centre, close to the Olympic Forest Park and the National Ice Sports Stadium, where learners can not only use international standard tennis facilities, but also easy to commute to other Olympic venues. The Olympic Forest Park is surrounded by a natural oxygen bar and a unique quiet learning environment.