Ramadan Kareem

The spirit of Ramadan was all around the campus this week and will continue to the next. Assemblies led by the Arabic department informed us of the messages and significance of this holy month. Next week, the Sixth Form and staff will be holding team Iftar as an opportunity to come together as a community. 

Year 11 and 13 Examination Intervention Sessions

As we speed towards the examination season, I would like to encourage all Year 11 and Year 13 students to make full use of our intervention sessions, which are taking place after school every day. All subjects are offering revision and support sessions; these sessions can make a difference to overall achievement. We welcome parents’ support in ensuring students make full use of this provision.

IB Visual Arts Exhibition

Outstanding artwork and talent dazzled the campus this week with Year 13 showcasing their IB Visual Arts coursework. The hard work and commitment of the cohort as well as the talent and depth of feeling were apparent. Thank you to all who attended and celebrated our Year 13 achievements.

Year 13 Class of 2024 Graduation

As notified, this is a reminder that the Year 13 Class of 2024 Graduation will take place on Friday 7th June.

IB Visual Arts Exhibition

On Wednesday, Year 13 Visual Arts students welcomed guests to an exhibition of their work. Their creativity, imagination and effort were clear for all to see.

Year 9 Maths Project

Maths students in Year 9 have been completing a project on analysing data, working collaboratively to develop their IB Learner Profile skills. Students designed an experiment to test reaction times, and then collected and processed the data to complete a report. They saw the value in teamwork, as well as being open-minded, knowledgeable, curious and reflective - all are vital skills to be a successful learner at GCSE, IB and beyond. 

We will announce the winners of the Best Project in next week's Bulletin. More photos here.

U13 BSME Celebration

The recent U13 BSME trip provided a valuable opportunity for the squad to not only develop their football skills but also foster strong team spirit and camaraderie. 

The BISC team achieved significant success in their matches, and to celebrate their fantastic achievements, a special assembly was held in the BISC Theatre. Parents and supporters came together to acknowledge the students' hard work and dedication.

Congratulations to the entire squad and coaching staff; the School community is incredibly proud of your accomplishments. More photos here.

Photography Competition

Calling All Shutterbugs! Our annual Photography Competition is back. This year,  Senior School students are asked to capture the spirit of Ramadan, family, sunrise, or sunset.

Think you have the winning shot? Submit your entries by 14th April using this Google Form.

The prize? Bragging rights and a showcase of your photo alongside all the entries after half term. Do not miss out - show us your creative vision!

Stars of the Week

Year 7 - Karma I for her dedication to striving for excellence in her studies.

Year 8 - Churan for her contribution to the musical, and for having a very mature and dedicated approach to this and her learning in the class. She has also progressed well in her English.

Year 9 - Carma for working hard in all lessons, getting many positives, and being a positive role model.

Year 10 - Taliya A for achieving the most positives with no AFIs and always having a positive attitude with a constant smile. Well done!

Year 11 - Malak A for excellent effort and outstanding contributions in class, a positive attitude and always being friendly and helpful.

Year 12 - Seif M and Anant J.

Year 13 - Noah K and Ali K.

Ramadan Assemblies

تم تنظيم احتفالية بشهر رمضان يومي الثلاثاء 19 مارس والأربعاء 20 مارس لكلاً من الصفين السابع والثامن. وتضمنت العروض خطاب عن تاريخ بعض العادات الرمضانية مثل الفوانيس ومدفع رمضان، كما قدمت نصائح لأنواع الأغذية المفيدة خلال الشهر

This week, students in Years 7 and 8 performed in Ramadan Assemblies to celebrate the holy month. The assemblies featured speeches on the history of Ramadan traditions such as the Ramadan lanterns and Iftar cannon.

Year 7 Photos -  Year 8 Photos

Key Stage 1 Assembly

Class 2B went on an incredible journey under the sea in their assembly last week. They shared ideas on discovering animals and sang some wonderful songs. The stage was lit up with examples of their colourful work, providing a brilliant end to the week. More photos here, including all our Stars and Mathematicians of the Week.

Sporting Achievements

Well done to Farida in Year 6 who won a gold medal in the Cairo competition for Aerobic Gymnastic by Circus Hub Academy.

And congratulations to Noor in Year 4 who won first place in an Under 10 tennis tournament in Smash Khamayel. 

Book Week House Competitions 

The House Captains are delighted to announce the Winners of the House Competitions in our recent Book Week.

KS1 and KS2 Bookmark Winners 

A special prize goes to the most enthusiastic entrant, Daniella from 4T and House Fire, who submitted a total of six entries. All winners received House points as well as House prizes and certificates for their innovative designs.

KS1 and KS2 Year Group Fact Trail Winners

Well done to the pupils who answered all the questions on our Book Week Fact Trail. All winners should be commended not only on their global knowledge but also on their powers of deduction in determining the answers. 

Upcoming Events

Foundation Stage One

This week, the children used their art and writing skills to create lovely Mother's Day cards. We hope that you love them.

During their Library sessions, the children were shown a selection of new books that were recently purchased at Book Week. 

Foundation Stage Two

The FS2 classes are delving into the fascinating worlds of dragons, dinosaurs and space. These topics have sparked the children's creativity and imagination, providing lots of writing opportunities.

When writing, the children are encouraged to focus on correctly forming letters, using finger spaces, and punctuating each sentence with a full stop. We are very pleased with their progress.

Keeping our students safe online is a priority at BISC. We are happy to share advice from the National Online Safety, to enable parents to understand the pros and cons of various social media, games and digital trends.

This week, we are sharing advice about the Disney+ platform.