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In Hungary we are able to experience all four seasons. This is perfect for the Year 1 Science topic of ‘Seasonal Changes’.

Last week on Monday and Tuesday, a talented group of students performed 'A Doll’s House' by Henrik Ibsen to over 120 members of our community. After the triumph of Hobson’s Choice last year, this year the drama was set in 19th century Norway.

Our Christmas Fair was a huge success with over 500 visitors this year! This fair saw the biggest group of volunteers yet coming together to contribute to this success: almost 70 volunteers across 50 different nationalities with many different languages but all with the same mission.

In Hungarian Literature lessons, the Year 6 have been reading János vitéz; a piece of narrative poetry. Last week students had the chance to write a letter in the name of the main character, Jancsi, to his beloved Iluska who he had to leave behind in their village.

We have introduced a new intuitive and easy to use online booking system to make appointments with teachers which will commence in Term 2 (January 2019).

The BISB community took on the nutty knitting challenge of knitting scarves for a local kindergarten and homeless shelter During Term 1. This task was undertaken by Primary and Secondary students, staff and parents. Students met weekly with teachers to learn how to knit. For some it was a real challenge and they had to persevere!

Last week two of our IB students, Epameinondas Tosounis (Nondas) and Illya Ovchar from Year 12 together with Ildiko Toth took part in an international forum in the European Youth Centre with Budapest Bike Maffia. Ildiko was invited to organise a Vitamin commando and lead a workshop on “The importance of volunteering in creative projects for social responsibility”.

The U19 Volleyball season 2018 culminated last Friday and Saturday with the European Nord Anglia Sport Association Tournament hosted by the British International School Budapest. Players from schools in five countries, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary and the spectators witnessed 28 games of exciting volleyball.

This week our Primary school has been enjoying Maths Week. Morning Brainteasers, Loopy Lego Challenges, Tangram Puzzles and a Shape Scavenger Hunt were just some of the fun activities the students took part in over the week. Our dedicated Year 6 House Captains and Peer Mentors were on hand to collect house points and supervise the lunchtime activities.

The Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest cordially invites you to the Eighth Diplomatic Fair, organised under the patronage of Madame Anita Herczeg, spouse of the President of the Republic of Hungary.  Venue: Intercontinental Budapest Time:  Sunday 2nd December, 10am-4pm

DVAC U19 Girls Volleyball – CHAMPIONS! Our KS4/5 girls woke up very early to travel to Bratislava for the annual DVAC U19 Girls Volleyball Tournament last Saturday. After a short nap the soundtrack of Mamma Mia helped energise the team and as a result, the girls were unstoppable for the rest of the day. They played with passion and grit and won all their matches. BISB became DVAC champions again, defending their title.

In the Year 9 Hungarian Literature lessons students have been learning about the poetry of Endre Ady, the famous early 20th century Hungarian poet. As part of our topic, on 8th November we visited Ady Endre Emlékmúzeum.

Year 10 IGCSE Art students are working on Natural Forms charcoal drawings in response to photographs by German naturalist Karl Blossfeldt. The drawings show the fantastic progress their drawing skills have made since September. Look out for them displayed around the school!