Open Days
Over several weeks, with the support of the English and EAL departments, each pupil researched, wrote, and presented their speech to their own form group who then voted for the best one to go forward to the finals. They were all very impressive!
All Key Stage 3 students then got together on Tuesday for an extended morning in the Auditorium for the opportunity to hear the BISS Talks finalists; a showcase of the chosen speakers presenting interesting, well-informed ideas in under 4 minutes. From this experience, our students have learnt that presentation skills are important for children as much as they are for university students and job candidates. They teach children to communicate with others, better express themselves, prepare well, and be responsible for something. Furthermore, they increase their levels of self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-confidence.
The standard of the speeches was exceptional, showing passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm across an exciting range of topics. Our panel of judges, Mr. Marlon Devonish, Mr. Andrew Joy and Ms. Lucy O’Neill found it extremely difficult to choose the winners due to the outstanding level of competition. After much deliberation, the winners were:
We hope you enjoy the collage of photos showing each of our finalists.
The BISS community of staff and students would like to congratulate all pupils involved. It was a very close competition and the judges commented on the outstanding quality of the talks. The event is always such a success, and we are very much looking forward to hearing new talks next year in 2024.
Emma James
Assistant Headteacher Pastoral
We are very proud to share the outstanding IGCSE results achieved this year! These results showcase the incredible hard work and dedication of our students — scoring above UK averages with top grades in key subject areas. A huge well done to everyone!
Established in 1978 as the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, IMG Academy has grown into a global leader in sports education. Today, it offers a comprehensive range of on-campus and online programs, supporting student-athletes throughout their developmental journey from exploration to specialisation to graduation. IMG Academy has also announced its collaboration with Nord Anglia Education and BISS!
BISS' Performance Coach and Olympic gold medalist, Marlon Devonish, reflects on his 2004 winning performance in an interview with The Times newspaper.
The BISS Ball, held at the W Hotel in Shanghai, was a dazzling affair, combining elegance with purpose. As guests entered the venue, they were greeted by the enchanting ambience that set the tone for a fantastic fundraising evening.
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