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Pictured above: Blue skies, good food, fun games and a record-breaking crowd
meant a warm welcome for everyone at the Christmas Fair.

Our Vice Principal Writes

It has been a really hardworking term for everyone and so it is wonderful to begin drawing the session to an end with lots of celebration and seasonal cheer; assemblies, parties, project showcases, productions and concerts.
We know that children and teachers (and probably parents too) will soon be ready for a little rest away from the demands and routines of school and everyone will be looking forward to the winter break. ... [READ MORE]

Featured Stories

The Shanghai Dutch School received a very OFFICIAL visit this week? Has it got something to do with BISS Puxi students meeting the King of the Netherlands?
Year 6 experience what life might have been like in the 1940s. Did they enjoy it?
The PTA Christmas Fair 2015 broke attendance records against previous Christmas Fairs at BISS Puxi. Now we wait and see how much has been raised for The Indochina Foundation.
Year 1 welcome the onset of cold weather as they help their friend Barnaby Bear on his visit to the North Pole.
Year 3 and 6 students channel their inner Michelangelo to widespread praise from parents and students alike.
Starting this week, various contributors from the school will be writing weekly blogs on the importance of Well-being. This week’s edition looks at how the school is building a strong and resilient community.
It’s the final week in the Cryptology Challenge. The most difficult challenge to date has been saved for last.

Pictured above: Our Year 6 teachers certainly looked the part
at the World War II showcase earlier in the week.

Primary News

Eleanor Jess, Head of Primary
The Voice of Primary
Christmas is coming and as the term ends, it is a good time to stop and take stock. We asked the children to reflect on their learning this term by asking the question: “What are you most proud of learning this term and why?” Enjoy reading only a small selection of the responses we received and I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!.....[READ MORE]

Primary news on the blog

Pictured above: Our Key Stage 3 production of Fool's Gold
was a great hit with the audience.

Secondary News

Andrew Lancaster, Head of Secondary
Quality is Never an Accident
I write this blog having just returned from another wonderful evening at BISS Puxi, that reminds me what a privilege it is to work with such committed and talented students. They are supported by you in encouraging them to be ambitious and coached by very hard-working staff. Yesterday evening’s performance of ‘Fool’s Gold’ was truly memorable and it was great to see so many of our younger students on stage. ... [READ MORE]

Secondary news on the blog

IB Academy News

Andrew Joy, Head of IB Academy
IB Diploma Programme News
I would like to start by acknowledging the tremendous efforts made by Year 12 students in supporting the Christmas Fair last Saturday. I’m sure that those of you who were at that event will agree with me that it was a big success and the Year 12 students played an important role in staffing and organising activities. Meanwhile, Year 13 students are currently … [READ MORE]

IB Academy news on the blog

A Number of Reminders ...

BISS Lions: Swim Team News
Unfortunately, Santa's Splash has been cancelled on Saturday 5 December.

ECA and Swim Team Registration
Please note registration will close on Monday 7 December 2015. All students will receive confirmation of their choices on Wednesday 6 January 2016. Please visit the ECA page on our website to register.

The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme
Stay tuned to our blog and social media pages tomorrow where at 15.00; we will be announcing details of a new initiative available to BISS Puxi students as part of The Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme.

CETA Sports
CETA Sports Winter Tennis and Soccer Camps will be held at The British International School, Puxi from the 14 December - 18 December. Email Conrad for more information.

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

Friday 04 December - Sunday 06 December: Senior Rugby Jeju Tournament (Tour)
Friday 04 December 13:30 - 14:45: Year 5 Party
Friday 04 December 15:30 - 20:00: KS2 Choir Christmas Hotel Singing
Friday 04 December 15:30 - 18:00: Dutch School: Sinterklaas
Friday 04 December 15:30 - 18:00: ECA's & BISCAP's Finish
Saturday 05 December: British School League Finals Day
Saturday 05 December: Cambridge KET and PET Examinations
Monday 07 December: ECA / BISCAP / BISS Lions Swimming – Registration Closes
Tuesday 08 December Giving Tree Ceremony
Tuesday 08 December 09:00 - 10:30: Reception Christmas Concert
Tuesday 08 December 14:00 - 15:00: Reception Party
Tuesday 08 December 18:00 - 20:00: Music Winter Concert
Wednesday 09 December: Class Reader Challenge: Y7-Y9
Wednesday 09 December 09:00 - 10:00: Pre-Nursery & Nursery Christmas Concert
Friday 11 December: Global Campus Be Ambitious Challenge One – Deadline
Friday 11 December: Last Day of School

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