Student Highlights & Success Stories (06/04 - 10/04/26)

Dear Families

I had the privilege of attending the primary school production of Moana last night. It was an amazing performance and the children were incredible. Congratulations to all the performers and I know you will join me in thanking all the staff who supported the children including the two Directors, Mr Daithi and Ms Jeanri who directed the performance. Thank you.

A big thank you to all the families and students who attended the Spring Book Bazaar last Saturday. It was a great morning with some very special student performances. Well done everyone on a great event.

Please note that we have made a small change to the published school calendar for next academic year. Due to the addition of the new Vietnam culture Day on 24th November, Term 1 will now finish on Thursday December 17th. Please follow the link here for the updated calendar.

A reminder that the term will finish for Spring break at 12.30 on Friday 17th April. School will reopen for students on Monday 4th May.

🌟 Learning Highlights Across the Primary School

🔢 Building Strong Number Foundations

In F3, learners are confidently applying their understanding of doubling and beginning to record their thinking using marks, numbers and simple representations—showing strong early mathematical communication.

🏠 Learning Beyond the Classroom

In Year 1, students deepened their understanding of Buildings through a hands-on visit to the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. They identified key features of traditional homes and compared them with modern living, demonstrating curiosity, teamwork and strong observational skills.

🤝 Learning Through Play and Collaboration

In Year 2, children strengthened their understanding of fractions by applying knowledge of halves and quarters through collaborative board games, building both mathematical fluency and teamwork.

🍫 Bringing Learning to Life

In Year 3, students showcased their learning from the Chocolate topic through confident performances and presentations. They clearly explained the journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar, demonstrating strong knowledge, creativity and collaboration.

✍️ Developing Precision and Problem Solving

In Year 4, students are producing well-structured narratives using increasingly rich descriptive language in English. In Maths, they are confidently calculating with money and recording amounts as decimals, applying their skills in problem-solving contexts.

🏛️ Celebrating Courage, Culture and Creativity

In Year 5, students brought their learning from The Bold, The Great and The Brave to life through engaging performances, knowledge sharing and active participation in Olympic-themed activities. They demonstrated confidence, creativity and a strong understanding of historical and cultural concepts.

🔍 Thinking Like Researchers

In Year 6, students developed their research and presentation skills by creating detailed fact files on the UK. They demonstrated improved note-taking, effective collaboration and growing confidence when presenting their findings.

Academic Newsletter

This week we shared our term 2 academic newsletter with families. A copy of it can be found here.

Amazing Opportunity - The NextX 2026 – Business & AI Challenge Experience.

We are pleased to invite our students and their parents to an exciting upcoming event at BVIS Hanoi: The NextX 2026 – Business & AI Challenge Experience.

This session is designed to introduce you to The NextX programme, a national business simulation and applied AI challenge for students in years 8 - 13. It is a unique opportunity to explore how business thinking, leadership, financial literacy, and AI come together in real-world contexts.

Event Details - this is to find out about the competition and sign up!

• Time: 15:30 – 16:30 | Monday, 13 April 2026
• Location: Secondary Auditorium
• Objective: To introduce The NextX programme and provide a hands-on AI workshop experience

During the session, you will have the opportunity to:

• Experience a live AI innovation demo
• Participate in an interactive, student-focused activity
• Learn about the NextX learning journey and competition structure
• Understand how participation can support your university applications and personal profile

The NextX programme is supported by mentors from leading universities, industry experts, and Techcombank. Students will work in teams on real-world business projects, with outcomes that contribute meaningfully to their future academic pathways.

With a total prize pool exceeding VND 2 billion—including scholarships, project funding, and international summer camp opportunities—this is an excellent opportunity to challenge yourself and explore new interests.

Geography Fieldwork

Year 12 Diploma students have been conducting a geographical investigation to find out whether there is evidence of microclimates across sites at BVIS and Royal City. Students are investigating whether there are differences in temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction and brightness across 7 locations and consider the factors that might influence their results. When back in the classroom, students will be presenting their data, making conclusions and evaluating their investigation.

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