Weekly Highlights 13/03/2026

Weekly Highlights is a weekly newsletter sent by the BVIS Leadership Team to parents, providing updates on notable news and activities at the school. The newsletter consists of three main sections: updates from the Principal, Head of Primary, and Head of Secondary.

Dear Parents,

Just after the Tet Holiday, I mentioned that we were delighted to welcome Scott Huyler and Sylvia Johnston from the Council of International Schools (CIS) for our Re‑Accreditation Visit. Over three days, they spent time with our students, staff, and a number of parents, learning more about how our school has grown and developed since the last accreditation cycle. Their visit also helped us identify our key priorities for the next 18 months as we continue to strengthen our provision.

We are incredibly proud to share that Scott and Sylvia were deeply impressed with every aspect of our school. They highlighted the strength of our academic standards, the high levels of student engagement, and the consistently high‑quality teaching and learning happening across all year groups. They also praised our students’ excellent behaviour, our impressive facilities, and the robust systems we have in place to ensure the health, and safeguarding of every child. 
 
The next stage for our school will be to work on the recommendations as part of our whole school strategic plan for 2026 – 2029 and we will share more information about this in Term 3. 



Please continue to explore what has been happening in our school by continuing to read the Primary and Secondary highlights. In Secondary, our students returned from incredible expeditions that took place last week—experiences that not only challenge our students but help them grow in confidence, independence, and global understanding. In Primary, our Year 5 students returned today from their trip, and I have no doubt they will have many exciting tales to tell!

Insert BVIS 15th Anniversary Celebration picture – maybe one from the new backdrop outside marketing

This week, the school is full of colour and celebration as we mark our BVIS 15th Anniversary. It has been wonderful to see students and staff taking part in activities that celebrate our community, our values, and the unique spirit that makes BVIS such a special place. This continues next week also.



I would also like to warmly invite all parents to our Principal’s Afternoon Tea on Thursday, 26th March 2026 at 1:30pm in the Auditorium. Alongside myself, members of our Senior Leadership Team will share updates on several key areas, including:

• Safeguarding at BVIS
• Primary Academic Attainment and Progress
• Campus Developments
• Insights from our recent Parent Survey

A letter with a sign‑up link was shared with all parents on Wednesday 11th March. We would be delighted to see you there.

BVIS Summer School 2026 

Our Summer School is really beginning to take shape now with day trips being planned, activities already in motion and it is pleasing to see a good number of students already signed up.  Please see the poster below for more details. 

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. Our community remains at the heart of everything we do. 

Warmest regards,
 Ms Dee 

Contact Us

Should you wish to contact your child’s Class Teacher(s) or Form Tutor directly, we encourage communication to be written in the language you most feel confident to use. 

Parents may also find it useful to contact their child’s class teacher(s) or form tutor directly for all individual queries about their academic work/social and emotional wellbeing in school. Individual contact details can be found in the Parents’ Handbooks or via our Primary/Secondary Receptionists. 

This week our Year 5 group has been away, enjoying an enriching residential trip to the Mekong Delta and Can Tho. This experience provides a fantastic opportunity for students to develop friendships, collaborate on adventurous activities, and cultivate essential real-life skills, including resilience and independence. We can’t wait to hear all about their adventures and the valuable lessons they learned during their time away in class next week. It promises to be an exciting sharing of stories and experiences that will enhance their learning journey!

Next week we look forward to Year 4 and Year 6 going on their residential adventures!

Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA): Primary Mathematics Competition Success

We are incredibly proud of our talented Year 5 and 6 students who participated in the FOBISIA Primary Maths Competition 2026! From 5th to 8th March our eight students, Thanh Tra, Nhat Vy, Tri Hien, The Danh, Xuan Lan, Yoo, Anh Ky and Truong An, represented BVIS at the FOBISIA Primary Maths Competition 2026, hosted by Dulwich College Shanghai.  The competition gathered 80 teams of 320 students from 42 FOBISIA schools located in 10 countries in Asia for 10 rounds of mathematical challenges.

 
The students had an opportunity to experience Maths in a variety of forms of challenges in which the students demonstrated logical reasoning, precision of thought, and creative problem-solving.  BVIS students’ hard work, dedication, and teamwork paid off, as they returned home with a remarkable achievement. Year 6 team achieved 15th place overall with top 3 in Maths Trail round, top 6 in two rounds, Construction and Investigation. Our Year 5 team came 20th place overall with top 4 in Construction round and top 6 in Written Team. In addition, the team brought home three personal medals: one gold (Nguyen The Danh - 5B) and two bronze (Huynh Nguyen Thanh Tra – 5B and Nguyen Xuan Truong An - 6B)! Congratulations!

Put in photos of the FOBISIA maths competition

Care and Respect – BVIS Friendship Bench

This week in Lower Primary, we held an assembly focused on the important core values of Care and Respect. Our Lower Primary School Council, along with Mis Ash, introduced the new BVIS Friendship Bench, a wonderful initiative aimed at supporting students who may not have someone to play with at break or lunch in the playground. This thoughtful idea from our student leaders encourages inclusivity and kindness, creating a welcoming environment for all.

BVIS 15th Anniversary Celebration – What will you be in 15 Years?

This week, we are thrilled to celebrate our BVIS 15th Anniversary! As part of our festivities, students will participate in the activity "To the Future Me in 15 Years," where they will send messages to their future selves, sharing their dreams, aspirations, and reflections. Each message will be expressed on uniquely designed pieces that will come together to form a wall mosaic; a symbol of the spirit of the BVIS community. Additionally, on Thursday, March 12, 2025, our Primary and Early Years students had the chance to capture memorable moments with their friends and teachers at an Instant Photo Booth, commemorate this significant milestone for BVIS!

Put in photos of children doing the activity for BVIS 15th Anniversary Celebration
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Year 6 Day Trip – Escape Rooms!

On Monday, our Year 6 students went on an exciting day trip to the Master Escape Rooms, where they had the thrilling opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of spooky and horrifying tales, perfectly aligning with the literacy work they have been exploring in class. The themed escape rooms provided an engaging and interactive experience, allowing students to apply their understanding of the genre while working collaboratively to solve puzzles and unravel mysteries.

Upcoming Events

• 9th- 20th March – BVIS 15th Anniversary Celebration Weeks
• 17th –20th March – Year 6 Residential
• 19th-20th March – Year 4 Residential
• 18th March – FS1 and FS2 Sports Morning
• 19th March – FS3 Sports Morning

Live Lunch 

This month’s Live Lunch was another joyful celebration of music and confidence on our Secondary stage, particularly for our older KS4 and KS5 students after the challenging mock exam period. Musicians treated the BVIS Secondary community to an impressive mix of performances, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere in our special Outdoor Stage area. 

It’s wonderful to see our young musicians stepping forward, sharing their artistry, and supporting one another. Bravo to all performers—your courage and creativity continue to brighten our school week!

[photos from MAC]
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Battle of the Bands

We’re thrilled to be hosting this year’s Saigon International Schools' Battle of the Bands right here at BVIS HCMC on Saturday 21st  March, bringing together talented student bands from 10 international schools across the city. With live music, audience voting, and an electrifying atmosphere, it promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity, performance, and school spirit.

Each school has been allocated a limited number of places, so we encourage our community to secure tickets early. Ticket payments can be made via bank transfer or directly to the school cashier (full details are provided in the Microsoft Form, with one form per person).

BVIS HCMC Audience Registration Battle of the Bands 2026 – Fill out form
• Date: Saturday 21st March
• Time: 17:00–19:00 (Doors open at 16:30)
• Ticket price: 100,000 VND per person

Please note: Children under 12 must attend with a supervising adult, while students aged 12 and above may attend independently and are responsible for their own transport and conduct. 

Pastoral update

It has been wonderful to welcome all our students back to school following last week’s residential trips. Whether students were riding the waves on surfboards in Ho Tram or searching for scavenger hunt clues around Ta Cú Mountain in Mũi Né, there has been plenty of excitement and many stories shared across the school. The trips provided fantastic opportunities for students to try new activities, work together in teams, and create lasting memories with their friends.

Back at school, our older students have been focused on their mock examinations. These provide an important opportunity for them to experience exam procedures, practise managing their time under exam conditions, and reflect on their progress as they prepare for their upcoming assessments.
It has been a busy and rewarding week for students across the school, both on and off site.
For further information about the trips please see the post on Facebook here.

Sparx Maths Champions

The Sparx Maths Weekly Champion is the student who is the top XP earner in each year group.  
 
Students earn XP by completing tasks in their Sparx Homework 
  
Compulsory Tasks earn 60-80XP 
XP Boost Tasks earn 120-150XP 
Target Tasks earn 120-150XP 
Independent Learning Tasks earn 100XP 
  
Students reach a new Sparx Level every 10000XP 

Top XP earners this week are: 

Year Group	Name	Class
7	Khoa Tran	7B
8	Nick Bùi	8zMat3
9	Kevin Võ	9zMat4
10	Ruby Nguyen	10zMat2y

Champion of the week!

This week’s champions are... 

 

Congratulations and well-done to Tue Man!

"Tue Man had a productive Tet break! Over break she was able to finish the 6 in 6 challenge by reading three books and writing excellent reviews for those books. I am really impressed by the wide range of genres she has chosen over the course of the 6 in 6 challenge, and I am looking forward to hearing more about her book choices in the future ". Mr Hao Dinh

Champion Tutor Group of the week!

This week’s Champion tutor group is  

Congratulations to Hanoi3/789v. Well done!

Housepoint Totals

Congratulation to Hue house, who have held the top of the leaderboard!

Upcoming Events

17/03: Secondary Exploration Day (09:00 start)
17/03: University Event
18/03: Parent Partnership Event 3 – Effort and Engagement
19/03: Canadian University Application Guidance
20/03: BVIS 15th Anniversary Celebration
21/03: Saigon International Schools’ Battle of the Bands hosted at BVIS
25/03: Year 11 Parents Evening
26/03: Principal’s Afternoon Tea Event
01/04: Parent Partnership Event 4 – Home Support
02/04: Year 12 Parents Evening

Safeguarding and Child Protection

The health, safety and wellbeing of our students remains the number one priority at BVIS HCMC.

Should you have a concern for the welfare of any child in our school, please refer to our Safeguarding poster below: