Year 5 students had the opportunity to visit an impressive exhibition of Shang and Zhou Dynasty artifacts at the Poly Art Museum. We are fortunate to have such wonderful museums close to our school - there are many benefits to being located in the heart of Beijing!
This trip complemented the topics Year 5 has been studying in Humanities. Upon arriving, the children participated in group tours led by their teachers and teaching assistants. Following the tours, they created informative Keynote presentations based on what they learned. The students also had time to explore the museum on their own and sketch some of their favorite artifacts. Encountering these ancient treasures has truly sparked the Year 5 students' interest in learning more about the Shang Dynasty
By Steve O'Leary
Year 5 Leader, Kookaburras Class Teacher
As part of our Literacy curriculum at BSB Sanlitun, we introduced the Drawing Club Literacy Programme. This innovative programme from the UK offers a unique and engaging approach to developing early literacy skills while fostering creativity and self-expression. Through drawing, children explore and visualise stories, making connections between images and words.
Here, at BSB Sanlitun, we were pleased to host two weeks of visits of two Juilliard specialists from New York, across 3 full working days. Our Primary students got to experience a variety of lessons and teaching styles as Nick Mahmat and Brian Drye stepped into our classrooms and led music and drama activities.
