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What is academic excellence? - What is academic excellence

What is academic excellence (in maths)?

For me, this is a difficult question to answer as there is not one answer; at BISS Puxi we look at several hundred versions of academic excellence as all children are different. Academic excellence differs between each student, each age group and each individual circumstance. What we can agree on, though, is that we need rigour, stimulation and the provision of experience.

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Wellbeing and global citizenship activities remain student favourites - Wellbeing and global citizenship activities remain student favourites

Wellbeing and global citizenship activities remain student favourites

Leading international schools organisation Nord Anglia Education published its latest quarterly EdTech analysis today showing how its 70,000 students are using online learning to develop their interests in wellbeing, global citizenship, STEM, creativity and more. The analysis covered the period from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022.

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Helping your child make friends at school

As your child begins their education journey in preschool — or even if they’re a bit older in primary or secondary school — creating friendships is vital for their social development along the way.

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Class of 2022

Helena's Story

BISS Puxi reached out to some of our class of 2022 network around the world and asked 3 questions about their future and their time at BISS Puxi. Helena will study advertising at Boston University in the USA and shared some of her experiences.

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personalised learning

What is personalised learning and how does it help my child at school?

‘Personalised learning’ is just one example of a term discussed frequently in schools but often with different ideas and meanings. In my 30+ years as an educator, I have found that some parents have different definitions of personalised learning, while others may not be very familiar with the concept or the concrete benefits it brings to students at school!

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Why start the learning early for academic success?

If you want your child to be successful, then the earliest you start them in a school learning environment, the better it will be for their long-term prospects.

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IB Diploma Programme Results

Our ‘Be Ambitious’ philosophy at The British International School Shanghai focuses on supporting students academically, pastorally and socially. We want them to succeed in whatever they choose to do and to find their passion in a field that excites them. Today, we celebrate the academic achievements of our Year 13 IB Diploma Programme students whose results are simply exceptional.

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Results Day 2022: How can I help my child feel less anxious?

There’s an abundance of advice around preparing for exams and the toll that it can take on students’ mental health and wellbeing, but what’s discussed less is nerves in the build up to results day.

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IB Subjects for Engineering, Law & More

Read the IB Options Presentation from The British International School Shanghai, Puxi, including information on IB subjects and careers.

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Key Stage 4 Curriculum

Learn about the Key Stage 4 curriculum at The British International School of Shanghai, Puxi, for students aged between 14 and 16 years old.

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Behaviour for Learning

Read about Behaviour for Learning (B4L), including behaviour for learning strategies established at The British International School Shanghai, Puxi.

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Student Reflection about Helping the Community

Read our students’ reflections about helping the community at The British International School Shanghai, Puxi, where we encourage empathy and kindness.

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IGCSE in Physical Education

Learn about IGCSE Physical Education at The British International School Shanghai, Puxi, an exceptional IGCSE PE curriculum offered to our students.

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The Importance of a Prize Giving Ceremony

Read about the importance of prize giving ceremonies from Stuart White, Vice-Principal at The British International School Shanghai, Puxi.

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The Difference between Ordinary and Extraordinary is Practice

Vladimir Horowitz was a pianist who many professionals would agree played Rachmaninoff, Liszt and Prokofieff with more flair than any pianist of his time. He was known for his tremendous technique and ability to create excitement within his pieces.

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Year 7 Complete The ‘Myself and Our School’ Project

Year 7 students at BISS Puxi have been very busy producing a cross-curricular project based on both their identities and their school environment. Subject teachers worked hard to produce innovative lessons, the work from which was then compiled independently by students in any format they wished.

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Han Hong Love Charity Foundation Fundraising

This week we have had the start of the Gaming for Good Tournament, students have been competing in being the champion of Mario Kart and Beat Saber.

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Helping Children to Flourish

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International Week in the Primary School

Over the last few weeks our Primary children have enjoyed and worked hard on their activities for International Week, and have learned a lot about different parts of the world in the process!

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Internationalism in Year 5 - Internationalism in Year 5

Internationalism in Year 5

In Year 5, to further enhance the children’s learning, we have been providing the children with optional activities which they can do at home.

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