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Unsung Hero - Mr. Aziz Abdumukhtarov
After almost 18 months of working together, there are some things we all know about Mr Aziz. He is an exceptional multitasker, versatile, diligent, liked and trusted by students, staff and parents and probably the most connected Marketer in Tashkent. Should anyone want to bribe him then head to the nearest KFC – we’ve never met anyone so passionate about Colonel Sanders’ products.
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STEAM Day
STEAM day encourages students’ curiosity and helps students learn through fun, interactive and educational activities and games. Students will be inspired to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
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Maths Week
This week during Maths Week in the Primary School, we have been using the book 365 Penguins by Jean-Luc Fromental as our theme. The teachers have planned and delivered different mathematical activities for the children to work on, allowing them to talk about the maths they are learning with their peers. We ended the week with a 'Happy Feet' march dressed as penguins.
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What is the Growth Mindset Video
Mr Simon Porter delivered a virtual session on the "Growth-Mindset" on Friday 21st January, based on the work of Professor Carol Dweck of Stanford University. He also gave ideas and tactics on how to instill the Growth Mindset in your children.
The session was followed by an introduction to the new PTFA (Parent Teacher Friends Association) committee.
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Outstanding Examination Results
A number of our students at the British School of Tashkent took Cambridge and Edexcel IGCSE and AS level examinations in the November session. Our students continue to excel in these international examinations following our stunning results last June. We are proud to announce that our pass rate at IGCSE level this November was 100% with all of our entries attaining the top A* grade. In our AS level components in Maths and Physics, 80% of our students achieved a complete sweep of all top grades.
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Education Technology at Nord Anglia
Nord Anglia have launched the latest episode of its popular YouTube series 'Talking EdTech With A Little Bit of Genius'. Hosted by Nord Anglia's teachers, the series explores how technology is transforming education and answers parents' biggest questions about the role of technology in children's learning.
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Multilingual Development Programme at BST
Our BST secondary school teachers are currently engaged in a Multilingual Learning Programme which is being delivered by Ms Deborah and Ms Laman in conjunction with Nord Anglia University. This programme draws on research evidence on the most effective strategies for teaching and learning in a multilingual environment. Our main focus is to raise awareness of our students’ linguistic needs and to support the development of a range of strategies for developing language through the curriculum.
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COBIS Debate Best Speakers
Last weekend, twelve of our wonderful Year 12 and 13 students took part in The COBIS Virtual Debate, competing against other British international schools from across the globe. Our BST students did us proud and impressed the judges with their intelligence, eloquence and skilful use of logic. Abdalaziz Saleh Al Hadad, Moritz Kramer and Advait Anand Motgi all won best speaker in their debates.
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Christmas Concert
Following on from the primary Winter Wonderland Concert, parents and friends were treated to more live music at the Christmas Concert on Friday 10 December with performances by all the newly formed school ensembles. The Primary Choir, Secondary Choir, Community Choir, Funkadelic Orchestra and Ukulele Club all performed along with a selection of soloists, duets and poetry readings.
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We Will Rock You Show
Students are rocking out in rehearsals putting together their performance of Ben Elton and Queen's We Will Rock You'. Great singing, outstanding dance sequences and moving acting blend beautifully into a mesmerising display of rock music and visionary rebellion in what will be the performance of the school year.
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Unsung Hero – Ms Luciana Piddock
Ms Luciana was born in the city of Londrina, in Brazil (famous for its coffee) and is the youngest of 4 siblings. As a child Ms Luciana wanted to become a Policewoman and loved cats. So much so that by the age of 13 she had 13 cats but unfortunately no pets now as she travels frequently with her family and that would be unfair on any pets.
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Charity Chess Championship
On Saturday 27th November, BST and Sky Chess hosted our second Charity Chess Championship. The Swiss style tournament was open to all young people from ages 8 – 18, with local and international schools each bringing their two best players. We hosted 70 top players from across Tashkent to play 9 rounds over the day.
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Baby Launch!
BST EYFS department has some fabulous news. We have extended our services by launching a brand-new Bright Beginnings Baby Care group this week. We look after babies from age 6-20 months, where they can enjoy a half or full day of care and learning through play. This is a gentle transition from home to school as we have created a lovely play and nap room for the little ones. This is a small cosy group with a 2:2 staff baby ratio; a fully qualified British Teacher and a Russian Teacher’s Assistant/Nanny.
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