Student Highlights & Success Stories (25/08 - 29/08/25)

Dear Families

Firstly, a huge thank you for your support and cooperation this week in what has been an immense challenge for everyone. I know you will also join me in thanking our incredible staff who have gone well above and beyond to ensure the best we can do for your children.

On Thursday we took time to celebrate the important occasion of Vietnam's independence. The students and staff put on some great performances in assemblies. 

We started our ECA provision this week and it was great to see such a variety of club and activities for the students to enjoy.

BVIS had an extremely successful summer school and I would like to share with you the video highlights below:

One important aspect in Secondary is choosing options into Year 10 and Year 12. I will personally be running a pre options information session from my perspective in September and I hope many of you will be able to join.

 • 08th Sept, from 14.30-16.00: Pre IGCSE Options Information Session, please register HERE
 • 11th Sept from 14.30-16.00: Pre A-Level Options Information Session, please register HERE

As you may be aware, BIS our sister school organise a Saturday CCA program and our families are welcome to join. Please click the link below for further details:

Sat CCA Brochure Block 1 to share with BVIS.pdf

I wish you all a safe and happy short holiday ahead and on behalf of the school, congratulations to Vietnam in celebrating your 80 years of Independence.

EYFS

Children in Early Years have been developing their pre-writing skills – from dancing with scarves to build core strength, to engaging in exciting mark-making challenges.

Year 1

Year 1 launched their new topic “A Day in the Life” with an exciting entry point. The children dressed up as different professionals, designed and decorated their own job badges, and took part in role-play activities.

Year 2

Year 2 practiced reading and writing with new sounds, helping them gain confidence and build important literacy skills.

Year 3

Year 3 learned fascinating facts about orangutans and used this knowledge to inspire their own creative writing.

Year 4

Year 4 have been learning about Vikings through building longships, writing rune messages, designing shields, and exploring artefacts.

Year 5

It is wonderful to see how Year 5’s confidence in speaking English is growing!

Year 6

Year 6 have been developing creativity, collaboration, and deeper understanding of stories through Frankenstein in English and Bamboo Shadow in Vietnamese.

Independance Day Celebrations at BVIS

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, BVIS Secondary has been transformed into a vibrant space adorned with the red flag bearing a golden star and creatively decorated conical hats painted by students to reflect the beauty of Vietnam’s landscapes. The whole school is filled with excitement and fully prepared to honour this significant national occasion.

Term 1 Practical Science

This term has been full of curiosity, creativity, and plenty of hands-on discovery in Science. Our Year 7 students have started their Life Under the Lens unit, learning how microscopes open up a hidden world of cells and structures. Year 8 are exploring Life Below Water, investigating the amazing diversity of marine organisms and how they survive in their environments. In Year 9, the focus is on Genetics, as students uncover how traits are inherited and why variation makes each of us unique. For our IGCSE and A-level students, practical work is integral in supporting their learning across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as they prepare for their exams.
Practical science is at the heart of all these topics and this week our students have investigated density, observed cells under the microscope and even visualised DNA extracted from fruit. These experiments don’t just reinforce theory, they spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and let students experience the excitement of science first-hand.

Try it at home!

For families who’d like to keep the spirit of experimentation going, here are some fun and safe activities you can try together:

 • https://www.weareteachers.com/easy-science-experiments/
 • https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments/
 • https://www.science-sparks.com/

We look forward to seeing our young scientists continue to question, experiment, and explore as the year goes on!

Year 12 Further Mathematics Activity practice

Students can flourish when learning through collaborative activities such as puzzles and physical card sorting tasks. Problem-solving in a team builds intuition, reveals multiple solution paths, and strengthens reasoning under pressure. Peer discussion challenges assumptions, clarifies misconceptions, and fosters resilience. These activities provide engaging, low-stakes practice that complements formal study and deepens mathematical fluency at A level.

Year 11 Computer Science

Students have started work hard on their coding skills getting ready for the Paper 2 exam.

Tanzania Trip 2026 Exciting Update!!

We are thrilled to announce Nord Anglia Education has made an exceptional effort to bring Tanzania 2026 trip closer to our students!!

The overall cost will be 90 million VND ($3,396). This to help with accessibility of Tanzania trip for more students from our global family, enabling them to experience these one-of-a-kind trips. Please note that, all agenda, programmes and activities of the trip remain the same as previous years with premium quality provided for students.

During this unforgettable adventure, students will collaborate with peers from other Nord Anglia schools on impactful projects. From helping local families to transform their living conditions by building goat sheds, smokeless stoves, and solar systems; to building new classrooms, tables, and sport facility for local schools. Students will also learn about fair trade practices on their trek through coffee plantations.

The experience doesn’t stop there! Students will also enjoy a thrilling safari, where they’ll witness Africa’s incredible wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and elephants. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that fosters compassion and global citizenship, building a competitive edge for your child’s profile.

Key Details:
 • Trip: Nord Anglia Service Project: Northern Tanzania
 • Dates: March 18th - 27th, 2026
 • Location: NAE’s Shamba Kipara Camp, Tanzania
 • Year Groups: Year 9, 10, and 12
 • Registration Deadline: 26 September.

You can enroll your child now at: phuong.nguyenhoai@bvishanoi.com

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