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Pictured above: Our Year 6 students enjoyed an action-packed trip last week.

Our Principal Writes

We are currently putting together the school yearbooks and it is always a pleasure to look back at the many exciting experiences and successes our students have enjoyed over the course of the school year to date. There are many things that I could have chosen to highlight having been inspired by this task but it is the growth and development of the cultural and creative side of school life that caught my attention. In terms of literature, the enthusiasm for and …. [READ MORE]

Featured Stories

The show will go on! Come rain, hail or shine, this Saturday’s Garden Party will take place as scheduled from 1pm-4pm. We are well prepared with a wet weather plan so all the fun can continue and you can expect to have a great time regardless of the weather. Get those hats and shields on and come and join the party.
Year 6 students returned back to Shanghai from Lin’an feeling very proud about a week full of achievement.
With only two weeks to the Key Stage 2 Annie the Musical performance, we hear from one cast member on what she is looking forward to the most about the production.
Secondary students celebrate success in global Mathematics competitions.
Year 10 students had a sleepover at school last weekend in preparation for the International Award.
Which Primary Year Leader would have become the lead singer of a band if they weren’t a teacher? Find out in the latest Getting to Know You.
The Early Years Cubs exciting experiences moved from the classroom to the fire station earlier this week.

Secondary News

Andrew Lancaster, Head of Secondary
There have been many exciting experiences for our students and staff in the secondary school since my blog last week, reflecting the talents and interests of the pupils throughout the year groups. This is a testament to the commitment of the school community in being ambitious. Last Thursday, our Drama students spent the day in workshops and with the prestigious Splendid Theatre Company, who also performed their interpretation of …. [READ MORE]

Secondary news on the blog

Pictured above: Meet Nick Jones, our Year 2 Leader,
in this week's Getting to Know You.

Primary News

Eleanor Jess, Head of Primary
Next week we begin our programme of Primary Sports Days. These are always very special days, much enjoyed by the children and parents alike, when the students get a chance to practise many of the skills they have been learning in PE. Sports Days mean different things to different children, often depending on their age, but they are, and should be, an enjoyable learning…. [READ MORE]

Primary news on the blog

IB Academy News

Andrew Joy, Head of IB Academy
IB Diploma Programme News
Year 13 students now have less than one week of normal lessons before their examinations begin with the last day of teaching being April 27. The next few weeks will be very intensive with final revision and the examinations themselves. One thing to bear in mind is the importance of arriving at the exam in peak mental and physical condition. Good sleeping and eating patterns are an important part of that – any benefit gained by working into the small hours …. [READ MORE]

IB Academy news on the blog

A Number of Reminders ...

BISS Puxi Presents
Our Annual Garden Party 2016 - The BISS Puxi Garden Party will be held on Saturday 23 April from 1pm-4pm. Don't forget to buy your tickets for family and friends!

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.

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

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.

Juilliard Summer Performing Arts Programme
There are places still 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 22 April: (10:55-12:50) Secondary School Shakespeare’s Birthday Event: Key Stage 3 Performance
Friday 22 April: (14:00-15:35) Key Stage 3 Battle of Bands Concert
Friday 22 April: Secondary School Bronze Adventurous Journey Practice

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