Secondary School Update (15 December 2023)

As we approach the end of Term 1 and the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the dedication and hard work demonstrated by our staff, students, and parents throughout the term.

Our staff members have shown remarkable commitment to delivering quality education, creating engaging learning experiences, and providing ongoing support to our students, and I am truly grateful for their work.

To our students, I commend you for your resilience, growth, and enthusiasm in your learning journey. Your progress has been inspiring, and I am immensely proud of your achievements.

I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our parents for their continuous support and partnership. Your involvement in your child's education and dedication to their success have been invaluable.

To those students who will be leaving us to embark on new adventures in different countries and schools, I want to say a warm goodbye and good luck. Thank you for your contributions to our school community. We will miss you, and we wish you all the best in your exciting journey ahead.

Lastly, a friendly reminder that we will resume our educational journey on January 10th, refreshed and ready to embark on new challenges and achievements together.

From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all a peaceful and joyous holiday season. Stay safe, recharge your energy, and return with renewed enthusiasm for the adventures that await us in the upcoming terms.

Chris Newman 

Head of Secondary

Key Dates

• 10 January: First Day of Term 2
• 11 January: Year 7 Parents Evening, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• 17 January: Year 10 Parents Evening, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• 24 January: Universities Parent Connect 4:30 pm, Auditorium 

Secondary Learning Showcase

Pastoral Update: Year 8

As we come to the end of Term 1, Year 8 students are reminiscing about the wonderful time they had on our residential trip to Cat Ba island!

On our return to school, we ran a year group competition to write a reflective report! After initial selections by tutors, the best pieces were sent to Mrs Brawn for final judging! We are pleased to announce the winners are Khanh Linh and Thu An in 8H. We hope you enjoy reading about their experiences in their newspaper style report here.

BIS Hanoi Wins Gold Medal at HAC Mathematics Olympiad

Saturday, December 9th marked a momentous achievement for BIS Hanoi as they successfully defended gold medal at the annual Hanoi Mathematics Olympiad. Read more here.

Our student triumphs in the International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) and the VANDA International Science Competition

Nhat Nam competed in the IJMO youth mathematics Olympics and the VANDA international science competition hosted in Bali, Indonesia, over the past week. Nhat Nam performed exceptionally well in both competitions and was awarded the following achievements for his efforts. Read more here.

Years 7-9 Baking Activity in CCA

Last week, our CCA Baking with students from Years 7-9 had a blast learning how to make fusion-style tiramisu, a delicious twist on the classic Italian dessert. We tried a quick method by mixing mascarpone with whipped cream, which is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many desserts. The students also learned how to make a fluffy sponge cake to substitute for the lady fingers. Everyone loves the decorating part, and the result turned out beautiful and delicious. They were thrilled to enjoy the final product and even got to bring some sweet treats home to share with their parents and teachers. We hope that this experience has inspired them to continue exploring the world of baking and cooking!