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At BISS Puxi, we believe in creating a nurturing and engaging environment for our young learners. We also recognise the value of supporting a child’s family. This is the reason why in January 2023, we developed our Stay and Play sessions for children from birth to 3 years. These sessions, held every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9 am to 10:30 am, offer a unique opportunity for children and their families to connect with our community while laying the foundations for a love of learning.

Parent Essentials is a page on this website designed to give you just that — important daily information. Term dates, uniform shop, lunches, newsletter sign-up, general news and events are all located in one place for your convenience.

Our dedicated IB Diploma Academy team provides students (and parents) with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about the future. As an international team, they ensure students receive guidance through the IB Diploma — whether it's in English, Chinese or Korean.

As the corridors of our school echo with laughter and the anticipation of the holiday season, there is a unique sense of joy and togetherness that permeates the air. The final school assembly at Christmas is not just a gathering; it is a culmination of a term filled with academic achievements, shared experiences, and the warm camaraderie that defines our school community.

The sound of music was in the air this week as our Music ECA groups got together to showcase their hard work from Term 1 in our annual Winter Concert on Thursday 14 December. Our approximately 120 students impressed our audience of parents, friends and family with their fabulous performances.

The CISSA football season, from August to December, was a dynamic journey for 86 enthusiastic boys and girls who dedicated themselves to weekly training sessions. This spirited endeavour saw the teams engaging in exhilarating matches against various international schools, creating an arena for skill refinement and competitive growth. The season, not merely about goals and victories, became a holistic experience, fostering a profound understanding of the game.

 The festive spirit echoed through the halls of BISS Puxi this week, as Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception students gathered for their Christmas Sing-alongs and festive parties. Among twinkling lights and colourful decorations, the school echoed with laughter, joy and the sweet melodies of young voices embracing the holiday cheer.

New to Shanghai? We've produced an Essential Guide to help your family navigate this exciting, bustling city. Find those much-needed home comforts and understand the important locations to note for your family's needs.

On Monday 11 December, the Year 5 children presented an exceptional showcase to a packed audience of parents, centred around the captivating world of ancient Greece. The event was a culmination of a DVC Week of dedicated research, collaboration and artistic exploration.

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that the Air House has emerged victorious in this term’s House competition! With an impressive accumulation of points, the Air House students earned themselves the well-deserved prize - a fantastic House pizza party!

On 11 December, the Art Department was delighted to welcome Tenzin and her student Choeyang from Snowlands Art School. Snowlands is a small family-style fine art and handicrafts training school that was established by Canadian artist Kristel Ouwehand (Tenzin Dolma) in 2010 in response to a growing need for a centre for young artists to study art in an ethics-based environment.

On 8 and 9 December, the curtains went up on our annual Secondary School production – Elf the Musical! Students, teachers and parents all worked tirelessly for months in preparation. From sourcing props and preparing costumes, to holding long rehearsals perfecting scenes, songs and dance routines. We are thrilled to see so many students performing confidently on stage and discovering new talents and passions.

On 7 December, the Medical Club embarked on an enlightening visit to Jiahui International Hospital to attend a 2-hour Clinical Practice and Simulation Workshop of MSK (Musculoskeletal). This unique opportunity allowed our medical enthusiasts to delve deeper into the intricate world of bone structure, types of bone injuries and their respective treatments, all under the expert guidance of Jiahui Health's junior orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Zhao Qitong.

The Maths Workshop for Primary parents on 8 December 2023 was a significant effort to strengthen our students' mathematical foundations. The workshop agenda covered essential aspects of the Maths curriculum that we implement in the Primary School, and it provided parents with practical insights and tools for effectively supporting their children with Maths at home.

At BISS Puxi, we believe that nurturing resilience and emotional wellbeing in children is crucial for their future success in both academic and personal aspects. By focusing on these areas, we can equip our students with the necessary skills to overcome challenges and thrive in life.

Year 2 is thrilled to present a recap of our recent school trip to the Shanghai Legoland Discovery Centre—an adventure etched in our memories.

This term has been incredibly busy for the Computer Science and STEAM department here at BISS Puxi. As one of the Pillars of Nord Anglia Education, STEAM plays a massive part in students developing a range of skills across a range of disciplines. Students are encouraged to “Be Curious, Collaborative and Creative” as well as apply their maths, science and computational thinking skills leading them towards being thoughtful and creative problem solvers. Technology is ever changing and understanding the concepts that underpin it is important in ensuring that students are equipped with transferable skills that can be applied in the real world.

In a dynamic fusion of education and real-world business, our IBDP Year 12 and Year 13 Business Management students recently embarked on an enriching field trip to IKEA. Welcomed by the Baoshan IKEA team, including Sales Manager, Ms Yushu Wang and China Regional Sustainability Partner, Ms Sammie Tsou, our students gained insights into IKEA's sustainability approach with its three pillars: Healthy and Sustainable Living, Circular and Climate-positive, and Fair and Equal.

Soon we will be launching our annual Parent Satisfaction Survey at The British International School Shanghai. We hope you will take this opportunity to tell us what you think about our school and opportunities for improvement - your feedback is vital to helping us create the best education for your child. The results from the survey will inform our strategy for continuous improvement.

On Friday afternoon, students in Years 8 and 9 demonstrated their mastery of spelling through taking part in the English Spelling Bee.