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Pictured above: Our students on the Nanbei Hu trip last year - next week
our current Year 5 students will set off to Zhejiang Province.

Our Principal Writes

I am very grateful to those of you who took the time and trouble to support us by providing us with some feedback on our provision in the Parents’ Survey 2016. The resultant feedback was once again this year overwhelmingly positive and I am proud to say that BISS Puxi has consistently maintained and most often improved its performance in this annual survey since it …….. [READ MORE]

Featured Stories

Have you anything to declare? Yes, 124 medals and 3 trophies. Read how our Under 11 FOBISIA superstars conquered Bangkok!
Year 5 are looking forward to their Nanbeihu residential trip next week.
Our visiting Juilliard teaching artist had a busy week working with students in Early Years all the way through to Year 8.
Dublin’s Fair City was calling loud and clear for this BISS Puxi alumni to further his education there.
Shanghai Dutch School students want to know if you have superhero credentials.
Mr Carson gives an introduction to IELTS and why it’s used by many English speaking countries to determine your level of English.
There were a lot of thrills… and spills during primary Science Week.
Reception Cubs put their new found Science skills to good use this week with some gardening.
Which BISS Puxi teacher swapped the sandy beaches of the Maldives for Shanghai’s urban jungle?
Year 1 find out that the correct amount of ingredients makes honey cakes taste even more delicious.
Ever wondered what it’s like to make flowers out of recycled objects? Primary students have been doing exactly that.
Find out what 1X discovered at The Forest School…

Pictured above: Our IB students celebrate graduation - click on the image
and view a selection of photographs from the event.

Secondary News

Andrew Lancaster, Head of Secondary
In my last blog I wrote about the ways in which students can prepare for examinations. This involved the use of techniques that they have learnt in subject lessons and during PSHE. I described an array of revision strategies that can be used to ensure that our children are fully prepared for tests, as well as the ways that we can support them as parents and teachers. But one question that I was asked... [READ MORE]

Secondary news on the blog

Pictured above: Members of our FOBISIA team on
stage at the Gala Dinner in Bangkok.

Primary News

Eleanor Jess, Head of Primary
I like to be invited to classes and find out what the children have being learning and last week I was able to see iPads in action in the classroom. I had a special invitation to visit 3B and found myself yet again in the position of being a learner like the children. It was quite scary! My invitation was to take part in a Kahoot quiz on an iPad that the children had … [READ MORE]

Primary news on the blog

IB Academy News

Andrew Joy, Head of IB Academy
IB Diploma Programme News
At the time of writing, Year 12 students are mid-way through their end of year tests (though by the time you read this, they will have finished!). These tests are a valuable experience as they give students a taste of what the final exams will be like next year. The week is quite intense with students sometimes doing as many as three different papers in one day. In our assembly last week, I spoke to the students about ... [READ MORE]

IB Academy news on the blog

A Number of Reminders ...

School Holiday
Please be reminded that the school will be closed on Thursday 9 June due to the Dragon Boat festival holiday.

BISS Puxi Summer School 2016 and CETA Summer Fun Camps
BISS Puxi Summer school programmes are now available at both Primary and Secondary reception desks. Registration is open for this year’s Summer School, which runs from 5 July to 22 July and is open to students from BISS Puxi, as well as those outside the school community. To register your son or daughter, please click through to the information page on our website.

More information on CETA Summer Fun Camps which will be held from 6 July to 12 August can be found here.

Juilliard Summer Performing Arts Programme
Learn more about the Juilliard Summer Performing Arts Programme taking place this July in Switzerland.

Pret-a-Portrait - Student Photographs for New Students
The photographs of new students taken by Pret-a-Portrait on their recent visit to the school are now available to view and choose. You will have received a letter with your unique ID and details of the ordering process. Please contact Pret-a-Portrait direct if you have any questions.

Campus Security Reminder - ID Cards
As you are aware, we have introduced a new security system which will further enhance the safety of all members of our school community. To register for your smart ID card, please visit our website and complete the online application.

Dates for Your Diary

Saturday 4 June: US University Entry Exam: SAT
Saturday 4 June: Rugby Fixtures Final Day: Under 13 and 15
Saturday 4 June: Netball Fixtures: Under 13 and Under 15
Saturday 4 June: (08:30-16:30) CISSA Tennis

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