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Pictured above: Don't miss out on tickets for our annual Garden Party!

Our Principal Writes

The third term of the year has started purposefully. We do have a few new students and families joining our community, who I know you will help to warmly welcome. These new arrivals mean that the school is the biggest that it has been in its eleven year history, but it is generally a straightforward return to the normal schedules and rhythms of the school week. A smooth and focussed start is important for everyone... [READ MORE]

Featured Stories

With just over two weeks remaining to our annual Garden Party, the excitement is starting to build - Do you have your fancy hat or shield ready?
World Book Week will be taking place in May and Secondary has planned a number of exciting events to mark the occasion.
It was the moment of truth for the Global Challenge Rube Goldberg team. Did they manage to knock all the dominos down in one go?
It was interesting to hear this week that a BISS Puxi teacher has worked with several actors who starred in Harry Potter. Can you guess who that teacher might be?
UK theatre group Splendid Productions are inviting parents, students and the community to come and watch their ‘Odyssey’ show at BISS Puxi next Thursday.
Open day for new families Early Years Cubs on Wednesday 27 April. Click here for more details.
Year 1 are already excited about the exciting experiences their new themed learning project will bring this term.
The schedule for the parent programme in term 3 has been released.

Pictured above: Our budding poets in the secondary school
gather for a photo call after the Poetry Slam.

Secondary News

Andrew Lancaster, Head of Secondary
A warm welcome back to all of you in the BISS Puxi community! I hope that you have managed to find the time over the school holiday to spend time relaxing together as a family and are ready for the challenges that lie ahead this term. Our Year 11 and 13 students are entering the final period of lessons and revision this month, before they begin their written examinations at the very start of May. This week and next, many of them will be taking the speaking components... [READ MORE]

Secondary news on the blog

Pictured above: It was a glorious sunny day for our International Day Parade
in the primary school at the end of last term.

Primary News

Eleanor Jess, Head of Primary
There is a lot of excitement in the Year 6 corridor at the moment as the children are looking forward to their residential visit to Lin’An next week. They are counting the days and eagerly anticipating the exciting adventures they are going to enjoy. There will be opportunities to take part in activities such as rock climbing, organic farming and dragon boat… [READ MORE]

Primary news on the blog

IB Academy News

Andrew Joy, Head of IB Academy
IB Diploma Programme News
As we return from our Easter break, students and staff are taking a collective deep breath in readiness for the most intensive term of the school year. For Year 13 students, of course, the final examinations are less than a month away, running from May 2 to May 20. This is followed by our two graduation events – the graduation ceremony on May 20 and the graduation dinner on May 23. The ceremony... [READ MORE]

IB Academy news on the blog

A Number of Reminders ...

BISS Puxi Summer School 2016
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.

Re-registration: 2016-2017
Kind thanks to all the parents who have completed the re-registration form sent out prior to the Easter break. If you have not done so, please complete the form as soon as possible to let us know your plans for 2016-2017.

Job Vacancy
BISS Puxi is seeking a talented and motivated Admissions Advisor to join its team. Please visit our website for more details.

Juilliard Summer Performing Arts Programme
Discounts are now available for the Juilliard Summer Performing Arts Programme in July.

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 15 April: Residential Trip to Lin An - Year 6
Friday 15 April: (09:00-15:30) MFL IGCSE Speaking Exams
Friday 15 April: Secondary School Bronze Adventurous Journey Practice

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