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This week in Year 3, we started our new Term 2 Science unit on “Pre-historic people” by learning about rocks.
While it may not seem like the most engaging subject at first glance, it is really interesting! What helps us bring the subject to life is having our own collection of rocks with various sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. Students really enjoyed being able to look closely using magnifying glasses as well as touch the real rocks.
For many students, it was the first time seeing this variety of rocks and one or two students even asked if they were real! The introductory lesson taught us how rocks are formed and the three main rock types. Apart from exploring rock samples, students also had to use what they’d learned to try to think about which rocks belong to which category. We are excited for the rest of this unit, especially as it ties in nicely with our previous topic unit on The Stone Age.
The British School of Beijing, Shunyi Campus offers the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which is renowned for its active learning approach. This method is integral to early childhood education, providing young learners with a solid foundation for their future academic and personal development. At BSB Shunyi, active learning means children learn by doing — through a thoughtful blend of teacher-guided activities and independent exploration that develops both their academic skills and their love of learning.
The British School of Beijing recently hosted BritMUN 2025, a Model United Nations (MUN) event that highlights the exceptional organisational and leadership skills of our students. This year's conference was a remarkable success, attracting student delegates from many different schools across Beijing, including the British School of Beijing, the International School of Beijing, Dulwich College Beijing, and Beijing World Youth Academy.