Our Principal Writes
Senior students recently hosted a fantastic Model United Nations conference at our school, which was attended by students from across China and Asia. Run across the weekend, it provided opportunity for debate, negotiating and decision making for the many delegates in attendance. Having attended each of the working groups as they debated I can say quite honestly, that I was impressed by the conscientious, serious and professional approach that everyone took towards their chosen area. As an organisational feat alone it was impressive, but the content only added to the excellence and I left the weekend feeling impressed and very proud of the students and their achievements. However, more was to follow. [READ MORE]

• Year 1 take to the stage with the Fairy Tale – Cinderella
• Year 3 become explorers at the Bund and Yu Gardens
• Parents and students work together at problem solving at the Year 3 and 4 Family Maths Workshop
• WAGGS use growth and teamwork to celebrate World Thinking Day
• Don’t miss out on the “Identity” IB Visual Arts Exhibition
• Important tips for making the most of the upcoming BISS Puxi University Fair on 11 March 2017
• Get involved with World Water Day
• Music Melodies: Preparing for the Global Choir.
• Sports Report: BISS Lions Sport over the last few weeks has been very busy with China Basketball tournaments, swim meets, volleyball competitions, rugby and netball fixtures and the senior football season
• SDS Learning Showcase: Our students in the Shanghai Dutch School presented their work to a delighted audience earlier in the week.

Eleanor Jess, Head of Primary
Learning through play - the independent way

The weather has been improving over recent days and there is a feeling that Spring might shortly be in the air. Coats are being discarded again, and as we are half way through the school year, it is a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of school uniform which is so much part of our identity here at BISS Puxi. [READ MORE]

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Andrew Lancaster, Head of Secondary

Thou shalt not is soon forgotten, but once upon a time lasts forever

An interesting quote from Philip Pullman and a link into the theme of this week’s blog. Officially, World Book Day actually takes place on Thursday 2 March. In the secondary school we’ll be celebrating the power of literature during the end of the spring term – more details to follow. [READ MORE]

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Andrew Joy, Head of the IB Academy
IB Diploma Programme News

This week, the big focus for Year 13 students is on the Theory of Knowledge essay, with final submission taking place this Friday. Each student has chosen one of six ‘prescribed titles’ and to give you a flavour of their writing, I would like to share those titles with you. [READ MORE]

• Friday 03 March: School Holidays

• Monday 06 March: School Holidays

• Tuesday 07 March: School Holidays

• Wednesday 08 March 08:00 - 14:00: Wilhelm Haglunds Gymnasium Visit to Secondary

• Thursday 09 March 15:45 - 16:30: Year 6 Residential Parents' Information Evening

• Friday 10 March: PET & KET Speaking Exams

• Friday 10 March: Year 2 Trip to China Art Museum

• Saturday 11 March 10:00 - 14:00: BISS University Fair