January Newsletter: What we are learning at SYB is more than baking
How times flies! The 10th batch of students is already following its intensive training for one semester. SYB is based on a training alternating practical classes in French Bakery and Pastry and internship in Shanghai five Stars Hotels. But SYB training also includes English and Life skills classes as well
Stepping Stones amazing teachers brings interest in English language to the Young Bakers
Stepping Stones is a not-for-profit charitable organisation founded in 2006 and registered in Shanghai with a mission to improve the education and general welfare of disadvantaged children in China. Stepping Stones works with expatriate and local Chinese volunteers to teach English in Shanghai’s migrant schools and community centres. Stepping Stones
Notice of Spring Festival Holiday
Wish you luck in the Year of the Dog! From Feb 10th through Feb 25th all of us including students, teachers, staff members will be on vacation. Shanghai Young Bakers will not be accepting catering orders, holding classes (activities), or delivering bread baskets. Regular operations will resume on Feb 26th.
The study of our 10th batch students in the past half year
After one semester’s study, our SYB students are currently busy with their mid-exams. Today let’s review our students’ performance in class in the past half of the year！
December Newsletter: The importance of in-kind donations for running a Charity program
Now that Christmas is over and Spring festival is around the corner, it’s time to look back on the year in order to prepare for the future. This year, Shanghai Young Bakers is training its 10th batch of students. The coming year will undoubtedly be meaningful for SYB and its
A meaningful partnership with APM
A Pleines Mains (APM) is a charity program helping the needy, orphans and handicapped people in China through material and financial donations. APM regularly receives second-hand goods or new items from private or corporate donors. These donations can then be redistributed to needy communities all around China or sold
New CreaStyle uniforms for the new batch of Shanghai Young Bakers
There is a French saying « l’habit ne fait pas le moine » which translate as « Clothes do not make the man (or the monk) » but some serious research actually shows that it does help. Wearing a nice looking, clean and customized uniform with your name embroidered on it certainly helps make
Epiphany with SYB: will you win the crown this year?
Did you know that 85% of France’s population celebrates Epiphany and eats King Cakes in January (Source: OpinionWay survey)? About 30 Millions Kings Cakes are sold every year. And we have good news for you: you can also get one in Shanghai! SYB delivers delicious freshly baked King Cake together