International Week Celebrations at BIS

Dear Parents, 

One of the highlights of our school calendar came around on Saturday: the BIS International Fair. It was a wonderful event for our community; back to back performances from students across Primary and Secondary showcased the huge talent and passion of our performers at BIS. Our first Friends of BIS up-cycling stall, sold bean bags, pet beds, hair scrunchies and bookmarks to name a few - all of which have been hand-crafted by parents and students from used school uniform. The array of stalls and activities at the International Fair ensured a wonderful time was had by all. There were over 2500 people in attendance.

Kick starting International Week, the festivities continued Monday with our International Parade. Moving the venue outside proved to be a great success with a huge number of parents joining in with their children. We celebrated the 33 nationalities in our school, from F1-Y9 and it was wonderful seeing the beautiful colours and designs of national costumes on display.

This is a week where we shine the spotlight on the nationalities within our school and develop a greater understanding about our friends and where they come from. With a focus on #UNGoal Climate Action we are all reducing our waste by using recycled materials and being inspired by innovation around the world that will help save our planet.

The Vietnamese Experience in the Parent Lounge, set up by parents and our Vietnamese staff, has been a hive of activity with students and teachers tasting food and learning more about our wonderful host nation. The cyclo ride has been a real highlight for all visitors.

Remembrance Day Assembly 

The role that the British military play in international conflict resolution was explored during Thursday’s Remembrance Day Assembly.  In the company of Defence Attaché, Bea Walcott,  the children had the opportunity to reflect on the horror of war in the past.  Student poems explored how conflict continues to have an impact on today’s world.  Finally, there was a strong message of hope and a celebration of peace, too.

This incredible week came to a wonderful crescendo today as students and parents travelled ‘around the world’ visiting different classes and learning more from each other; building up an appetite for the International Buffet -  a smorgasbord from around the world, enjoyed by students, staff and parents.

A week of festivities such as these, would not be possible without our supportive parents and members of BIS community who have come in to lead workshops, presentations, teach skills, cook food and have fun with our students. Thank you to everyone who has joined in and supported us this week; we feel very proud of our BIS Community.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

Rebecca Carroll