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ASA Sports Leagues - Week 1 Review

What a fantastic start we’ve had to our ASA Sports Leagues this year! To make things even more exciting, we’ve revamped the leagues by introducing team names, logos, slogans, and descriptions - adding an extra layer of identity and pride for our students. And after Week 1, it’s safe to say the competition is already off to a thrilling start!

ASA Sports Leagues - Week 1 Review | BSB Sanlitun - ASA Sports Leagues Week 1 Review

Little Explorers, Big Achievements

Our current topic, “Amazing Me”, is a wonderful theme that helps children learn more about themselves and the world around them. It encourages them to think about their bodies, their emotions, their families, and their communities. At this age, children are beginning to develop a stronger sense of identity and understanding of their feelings, so this topic gives them the language and tools to express themselves in positive ways.

Little Explorers, Big Achievements | BSB Sanlitun - Little Explorers Big Achievements

Introducing Our New Sensory Spaces: The Den and The Calm Cove

Our current topic, “Amazing Me”, is a wonderful theme that helps children learn more about themselves and the world around them. It encourages them to think about their bodies, their emotions, their families, and their communities. At this age, children are beginning to develop a stronger sense of identity and understanding of their feelings, so this topic gives them the language and tools to express themselves in positive ways.

Introducing Our New Sensory Spaces: The Den and The Calm Cove | BSB Sanlitun - New Sensory Spaces

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ASA Sports Leagues - Week 1 Review | BSB Sanlitun - ASA Sports Leagues Week 1 Review

ASA Sports Leagues - Week 1 Review

What a fantastic start we’ve had to our ASA Sports Leagues this year! To make things even more exciting, we’ve revamped the leagues by introducing team names, logos, slogans, and descriptions - adding an extra layer of identity and pride for our students. And after Week 1, it’s safe to say the competition is already off to a thrilling start!

Little Explorers, Big Achievements | BSB Sanlitun - Little Explorers Big Achievements

Little Explorers, Big Achievements

Our current topic, “Amazing Me”, is a wonderful theme that helps children learn more about themselves and the world around them. It encourages them to think about their bodies, their emotions, their families, and their communities. At this age, children are beginning to develop a stronger sense of identity and understanding of their feelings, so this topic gives them the language and tools to express themselves in positive ways.

Introducing Our New Sensory Spaces: The Den and The Calm Cove | BSB Sanlitun - New Sensory Spaces

Introducing Our New Sensory Spaces: The Den and The Calm Cove

Our current topic, “Amazing Me”, is a wonderful theme that helps children learn more about themselves and the world around them. It encourages them to think about their bodies, their emotions, their families, and their communities. At this age, children are beginning to develop a stronger sense of identity and understanding of their feelings, so this topic gives them the language and tools to express themselves in positive ways.

Learning Grammar in a Fun and Interactive Way | BSB Sanlitun - Learning Grammar in a Fun and Interactive Way

Learning Grammar in a Fun and Interactive Way

It’s no secret that German grammar can be a bit challenging. To make it easier for children to understand, learn, and practise, there are creative approaches - one of which is the Montessori method. Using this method, children can learn the parts of speech in German in a fun, imaginative, and interactive way, which also makes their learning and thinking visible!

The Importance and Benefits of Active Learning | BSB Sanlitun - The Importance and Benefits of Active Learning

The Importance and Benefits of Active Learning

At school, we don’t just learn by listening - we also learn by doing. This is called active learning. Active learning is when we take part in fun activities that help us understand new ideas. It can include moving around, using objects, solving problems, talking to partners, and asking questions.

The Benefits of Outdoor Learning in Reception | BSB Sanlitun - The Benefits of Outdoor Learning in Reception

The Benefits of Outdoor Learning in Reception

Outdoor play is such an important part of children’s development in the Early Years, and activities like blowing bubbles, riding bicycles, and exploring the mud kitchen all provide rich opportunities for learning across the curriculum.

Amazing Me in Nursery – Exploring Feelings Through Stories and STEM | BSB Sanlitun - Amazing Me in Nursery

Amazing Me in Nursery – Exploring Feelings Through Stories and STEM

Our current topic, “Amazing Me”, is a wonderful theme that helps children learn more about themselves and the world around them. It encourages them to think about their bodies, their emotions, their families, and their communities. At this age, children are beginning to develop a stronger sense of identity and understanding of their feelings, so this topic gives them the language and tools to express themselves in positive ways.

A Joyful Start in Pre-Nursery | BSB Sanlitun - A Joyful Start in Pre-Nursery

A Joyful Start in Pre-Nursery

What a joyful start we’ve had! It has been such a delight to watch our little ones settle so beautifully into the class. Each day they come in with smiles, ready to explore, learn and play.

Growing Leaders in Key Stage 1 | BSB Sanlitun - Growing Leaders in Key Stage 1

Growing Leaders in Key Stage 1

At this point in the year, our Year 2 pupils - at the very end of KS1 - are invited to apply for the role of House Captain. This is an exciting first step into leadership that many of our Year 1s look forward to as they move up, knowing they can apply right at the start of Year 2.

Why Children Shouldn’t Always Write in Books | BSB Sanlitun - Write on Anything

Why Children Shouldn’t Always Write in Books

When we think of writing in primary school, most of us picture neat lines of work in an exercise book. While this has its place, research shows that children also benefit greatly from writing in different spaces—on tables, windows, whiteboards, or even the ground outside. These opportunities are not about avoiding books, but about broadening the ways children can engage with writing and learning.

How we help students learn more deeply and think more purposefully | BSB Sanlitun - Nord Anglia Metacognition Conference

How we help students learn more deeply and think more purposefully

In June, our Metacognition Lead, Ms. Mulenga, travelled to Boston College in the US, to join 26 other Nord Anglia Teachers to discuss and share findings from the global research project on metacognition.