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Key Features of our New Early Years and Infant Campus

It is a very exciting time in the history of the British International School, Ho Chi Minh City. The opening of the BIS Early Years and Infant Campus in January 2018, will bring together all members of the BIS community into one place for the first time.

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The Importance of Physical Health - Weekly Wellbeing

For this week’s #WeeklyWellbeing topic, our Student Wellbeing Committee have focused on the importance of Physical Health.

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APP Chat with Our Staff - Ms Liz Eaton, Year 6 Teacher

We catch up with Ms Liz Eaton; Year 6 Teacher at An Phu Primary Campus, BIS HCMC.

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Lord David Puttnam to chair Nord Anglia's Education Advisory Board

Nord Anglia Education is pleased to announce the establishment of its Education Advisory Board, chaired by world-renowned film producer and educator, Lord David Puttnam. Find out how Lord Puttnam and Nord Anglia will work together to define the education of the future.

FOBISIA Music Teachers’ Conference 2017

Music teachers from BIS HCMC recently attended the 2017 FOBISIA Music Teachers’ Conference as part of their ongoing professional development.

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Mr Simon Higham: Weekly Update 13/10/17

Our children across all four houses (Saigon Dragons, Hue Cheetahs, Dalat Dragons and Hanoi Rhinos) have been busy working and playing together this week in order to create even more learning opportunities.

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Mr Ian Battersby: Weekly Update 13/10/17

As we approach the half term break, many classes are coming to the end of their IPC (International Primary Curriculum) topic. Two of the key elements of the IPC is that the topic begins with a motivating and inspirational ‘entry point’, and concludes with an ‘exit point’. The exit point may be an event that the learning has been building towards, or an exhibition, display, performance or activity that incorporates learning from the unit.

Blog | Secondary Campus | Learning (SC)

Meet the Teacher: Lee Falconer

We are delighted to welcome our new Assistant Head Teacher, Lee Falconer to BIS HCMC. Before making his way to Ho Chi Minh City Lee taught in the UK, Canada and Hong Kong with specific focus on raising standards of Teaching and Learning in Senior Schools.

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APP Chat with Our Staff - Ms Hazel Allen, Learning Support Teacher

We catch up with Ms Hazel Allen; Learning Support Teacher at An Phu Primary Campus, BIS HCMC.

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Parents Workshops – Talk for Writing and The Importance of Reading

This week we invited parents into school to learn a little bit more about how children are taught at BIS HCMC. We focused on a new initiative that BIS Primary are taking on – Talk for Writing! Don’t worry if you missed the workshop – you can access the presentations through this post!

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Spotlight on Learning: Let’s Think in English

This week, our spotlight on learning article focuses on the Let’s Think in English accelerated learning programme as we were lucky to be visited by its lead trainer Mr Michael Walsh from Kings College London.

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U14 Boys Basketball vs ABCIS - Match Report 19/09/17

On Tuesday 19th September, the BIS U14 Boys played a basketball match against the ABCIS U14 Boys - ending in a victory for the home team (BIS 42-30 ABCIS).

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Dyslexia Awareness Week 2017

This past week - October 2nd to 6th - was Dyslexia Awareness Week 2017. This week has not only been about awareness, but also about understanding the experience of people with Dyslexia, as not only being one of challenge but of success as well.

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Photon Racing Reflect on the F1 in Schools World Finals 2017

We catch up with Team Photon and their Design Technology Teacher Mr Diver about their experience at this highly regarded international STEAM event and the lessons learned along the way...

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U19a Boys Volleyball vs AIS - Match Report 03/10/17

Dan Champion reflects on the U19a Boys Volleyball team's performance in their recent match against AIS.

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SSIS Relay Swim Meet

Last Saturday it was fantastic to see over 78 swimmers from BIS HCMC (37 Secondary swimmers and 41 Primary swimmers) participating in the SSIS Relay Swim Meet at Saigon South International School, District 7.