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1. Teachers’ Day Celebration: A Morning Full of Gratitude and Joy

What a truly wonderful morning! Our annual Teachers’ Day Breakfast was a heart-warming celebration of appreciation and community spirit. The tables overflowed with homemade treats, the decorations sparkled with colour and care, and above all, the smiles and laughter said it all.

Special thanks to Lívia Kovács and Ildikó Erdős for their excellent organisation and leadership in bringing this beautiful event together. A huge thank you to every parent who baked, decorated, or helped on site; your time, masterpiece, and generosity made the morning so special. 

Our Interim Principal, Chris Russell, added: 

“The range and quality of food were outstanding, and the presentation and signage exceptionally professional. Acts of generosity and appreciation like this really do make a difference - some staff said they had never experienced anything like it before. You all went above and beyond, and it was deeply appreciated.” 

Together, you made our teachers feel valued and celebrated, exactly what Teachers’ Day is all about. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. 

Decoration: 
Bernadett Kõnig, Ildikó Erdős, Ildikó Pókecz, Irina Nicolae Vizer, Jiaojiao Liu, Jooya Shin, Krisztina Gém, Krishna Rajesh, Lívia Kovács, Susanne, Tamsin Harriman With hand made paintings by Krisztina Gém 

Helpers on Site:
Ildikó Erdős, Ildikó Pókecz, Jooya Shin, Judit Scheidler-Orban, Julia Kulish, Kasos Mihaly, Krisztina Gém, Krishna Rajesh, Lívia Kovács, Lissa Berlouis, Tamsin Harriman 

Bakers: 
Agnes Kovacs, Aniko Bartok, Chiara Rossi, Eva Cappelli, Fatima Ramahi, Gulbanu Syrgabayeva, Irina Nicolae Vizer, Jeanette Zhang, Jooya Shin, Judit Scheidler-Orban, Julia Kulish, Juyeon Jung, Katalin Albrecht, Lissa Berlouis, Lívia Kovács, Luca Ökrös, María Oviedo, Mihaly Kasos, Olga Martyanova, Panda Stojanovska-Horvath, Renata Sakin, Russell Kay, Suhyun Park, Sun Ju, Susan Liu, Svitlana Kachaturian, Tamsin Harriman, Veronika Turmezey, Zsuzsanna Papp 

Shots & Drinks: 
Jiaojiao Liu, Lívia Kovács, Robert Ko, Zsuzsanna Papp 

If we have missed your name, please know we truly appreciate all that you did to make this day such a success. 

Special thanks to Gabriella Petrovits, whose idea to display children’s heart-shaped thank-you drawings in the Bistro has grown into a cherished Teachers’ Day tradition.

Please see below some wonderful photos of all the hard work. 

2. Our Amazing Photo Day Volunteers 

A huge thank you to all the wonderful parents who helped during our Primary School Photo Days. 

Over just three busy days, you kept everything running smoothly - from checking uniforms and tidying hair to organising classes and cheering on the children. With only 30 minutes per class of 26 students, your support made all the difference. 

We are so grateful for your time, patience, and smiles. You truly turned a hectic schedule into a happy and memorable experience for everyone. 

A very special thank you to Petra, Mia, and Eszter for coordinating and leading with such care and efficiency, and heartfelt thanks to Eric, Eszter Grocott, Eszter Kalovics, Gina, Ildikó, Jacqueline, Jisun, Kata, Kim, Krishna, Lissa, Lívia, Marian, Minjeong, Mina, Nóra, Sonia, and Tímea for your helping hands and cheerful support. 

For some more lovely moments from the day, please see photos below.

3. Coffee Morning with the Counsellors and Louise 

Tuesday’s Coffee Morning brought together another lovely group of parents to share experiences and connect. As always, Louise, Kim, and Anne offered invaluable insights and thoughtful guidance. 

Don’t miss next month’s meet-up: it’s always held on the first Tuesday of the month, so mark your calendars for 4 November. It’s a great way to stay connected and supported. 

4. Next Week: International Week!

Get ready to celebrate our wonderfully diverse community! Show off your culture, share your traditions, and join in the activities that make International Week one of the highlights of the BISB calendar. 

Don’t forget to start preparing for the dress-up day! 

Volunteers Wanted 
– Paint-on-Rock Activity and Flag Garland Setup: As part of International Week, we’re bringing back a Primary favourite. Come and help guide the children as they paint the flag of their country on a rock- a creative and meaningful activity during break and lunchtime. If you’d like to join in, please get in touch with Gabi or join

5. Halloween Planning in Full Swing 

Our Halloween preparations are well underway, but it’s not too late to join in! 
We have Tamsin, Judit, and Evelin leading the planning this year, with Petra coordinating Primary, Julia supporting Secondary, and Sofia helping bring everyone together. 

 Here’s to a spooky and spectacular celebration — and plenty of fun for all ages! 

6. Christmas Preparations Underway 

It may feel early, but Christmas is already on the horizon. 
Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more information soon on how you can get involved and lend a hand with this festive community favourite

Should you know of a business which would wish to participate either as a vendor at the fair or as a donor towards the raffle, please contact us on Bisbptacommittee@gmail.com to receive further information.  

Should you be willing to help setting-up or during the fair please, join our WA group:

7. Confirmation of Lissa Berlouis as PTA Chair 

We’re pleased to confirm Lissa Berlouis as our new PTA Chair. Lissa shared that she was touched by the support shown to her and looks forward to working closely with the school and parents throughout the year. She’s eager to continue fostering the friendly, inclusive spirit that makes our community so special.