The AAS Esports team has been competing internationally for over a year now. Middle and high school gamers have competed each trimester against other schools all over the world. In that time, our team has won the world championship for competitive Minecraft and we are quickly building a name for ourselves in a new game…
Wellbeing at University
Every few weeks the counselors at AAS write an article on the theme of “Wellbeing”. As the university counselor at AAS, it makes sense that I write about a wellness theme that relates to university. First, we should establish what “wellness” means. Wellness is “the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to…
AAS Wolves Esports Team: At the Top of Their Game
In the beginning of December 2022, AAS Wolves Esports Team won the world championship of the International Schools Esports League. Their game sense, revolutionary strategies and constant drive for improvement are beyond impressive. Last week we interviewed five of AAS Esports winners and learnt more about their journey to international success. How did you find…
AAS Wolves Esports Team Wins World Championship
Congratulations to our AAS Wolves Esports team! Last night, they won the world championship of the International Schools Esports League. All season, our Esports team played against other schools from around the world and never lost a single match. They finished the season undefeated and introduced countless new strategies, tactics, and surprising additions to the…
Teacher Spotlight: Sam Croft
Introduce yourself in one sentence, please Hi, I’m Mr Croft and I teach English Language, Literature and Theory of Knowledge in High School. How long have you been at AAS? I joined AAS last August in 2021. My daughter Eliza and my son Joe are also at AAS – my youngest son, Jack, joins us…
Life is a Field Trip
As students return from cultural trips, I’m reminded of the words of the great American author and teacher, John Gardner: “The business of education is to give the student both useful information and life enhancing experience; one largely measurable, the other not.” The importance of the above quotations has stuck with me since I first…
Teacher Spotlight: Rossi Anastassova
Introduce yourself in one sentence, please I toss up water for good luck and clear paths at the main AAS events and I teach Bulagrian language, literature, culture, history and CAS in IB. How long have you been at AAS? Since August,2003 – next school year will be my 20th Share something we do not…
Teacher Spotlight: Dominic Carrillo
Introduce yourself in one sentence, please I am a teacher, father, husband, writer, reader, and amateur musician who loves to travel and experience new things, people, and places. How long have you been at AAS? 10 years. Share something we do not expect to hear from you? When I was an adjunct history professor at…
Teacher Spotlight: Mark Modzelewski
Get to know our Theatre Teacher Mr. Mark Modzelewski ( a.k.a Mr. Modz) Introduce yourself in one sentence, please I’m Mr. Modz and I teach Theatre and Theatre Tech in MS and HS. How long have you been at AAS? I am finishing my fourth year at AAS and I’ve lived in Bulgaria for almost…
Fifth Annual Benefit Gala
The Fifth Annual HS Benefit Gala was held this week! The students collected 2 160 leva donations which are going to benefit the Angelia club at AAS (supporting the children’s cancer hospital in Sofia) and Ukrainian people through the UNICEF. Thanks to the PTO for sponsoring the appetizers and drinks, and thanks to Ms. Aliki…
