Weekly Highlights 03/04/2026

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,

 A short one from me this week as there is much to read within the primary and secondary sections.
  
This time of the year is always especially rewarding, as we begin to clearly see the impact of students’ learning coming together in meaningful ways. Across the school, children are demonstrating growing confidence, applying the skills and knowledge they have developed, and taking increasing ownership of both their academic learning and social interactions.

It is wonderful to see students more comfortable working collaboratively, confidently sharing their ideas, and transferring learning from the classroom into real situations. These moments reflect not only academic progress, but also the development of resilience, independence, and positive relationships — qualities that underpin success well beyond school.

Assemblies in Primary are a great example of this as are the recent expeditions across the whole school. For secondary, we are beginning to plan leadership roles for next year already and I have enjoyed being part of this process and hearing from students directly about their views on our school and how they would improve it. 

All student from Year 3 to Year 13 have or are currently undertaking a student survey about our school. We will use this information and work with the students to improve our school. 

Thank you, as always, for your continued support as we nurture this important stage of our students’ learning journey.

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. 

As we head towards the end of Term 2 - only two weeks to go - our students are working hard towards the culmination of their topics, and we are seeing some excellent outcomes, particularly in writing. It has also been wonderful to enjoy recent assemblies from Year 1 and Year 6, where students proudly showcased their learning from class and residential experiences, highlighting their talent, confidence, and growing abilities.

A huge thank you also to all students who have put themselves forward for the Young Musician of the Year Competition. We have received our highest number of entries yet, making it an exciting but challenging task for Mr David and Mr Darragh as they assess performances and select those moving forward to the next round. Well done to everyone who has bravely shared their musical talents, whether through instrument or voice.

Year 1 Trip to Bitexco Tower

On Thursday, our Year 1 students enjoyed an exciting trip to Bitexco Financial Tower as part of their learning on buildings. Having explored different types of structures and buildings in class, this was a fantastic opportunity to experience a real-world skyscraper and see the city from above at the Sky Deck. The children were full of curiosity and wonder as they observed the design, height, and views, bringing their learning to life in a memorable way.

 

F3 Trip to Kiwooza Planet

Foundation Stage 3 enjoyed a fantastic day trip to Kiwooza Planet on Tuesday, where learning and fun went hand in hand. The visit provided wonderful opportunities for Physical Development through active play, while also encouraging creative thinking as children explored and engaged with a range of imaginative activities. It was equally valuable for Personal and Social Development, as the children developed confidence, worked together, and increased their independence in a new environment. A truly enjoyable and enriching experience for all!

Speech and Poetry Competition 2026 - Round 1

We are delighted to begin our Speech and Poetry Competition, with Round 1 now underway. Students are busy learning their poems or crafting their own speeches, either in English or Vietnamese, ready to present. From here, the competition will progress through the semi-final stage before culminating in the final event in Term 3. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their confidence and language abilities in one—or even two—languages, while expressing their ideas with creativity and flair. 

 

Upcoming Events:

06/04 – Lower Primary Maths Workshop
08/04 – Adolescence 8–11 Workshop (AIH)
10/04 – Year 4 Production
11/04 – Block 2 ECAs pause until Term 3
13/04–17/04 – Green Week
16/04 – Year 3 Sleepover
17/04 – End of Term 2 (Early finish)
04/05 – Term 3 Begins
04/05 – Block 2 Clubs resume

BVIS Student Selected for Prestigious MIT Trip

Designing Solutions for a Better World

A Strong Field of Innovators

Looking Ahead

Jessica will now go on to represent BVIS at MIT in November 2026, where she will take part in hands-on workshops, collaborate with international peers, and further develop her skills as a future innovator and problem-solver.

A huge congratulations to Jessica on this incredible achievement — we are all extremely proud of you.

Creative Gala: Celebrating the Art of Learning

Join us on Tuesday, 7th April for an exciting afternoon of exploration across Art, Drama, Music, and Media Studies.

Students from KS3–KS5 will open their classrooms and studios to share the ideas, processes, and creative journeys behind their work. Come along, discover what happens behind the scenes, and celebrate the artistry developing within our BVIS community.

15.30-16.30
Starting in the BVIS Theatre

All welcome 

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: 

Bedrock Champions

This week’s bedrock champions are:  

Year 7 – Le Hong Minh Khue (Celine) 
Year 8 – Nguyen Hoang Thuc Quyen 
Year 9 – Tran Gia Huy (Ben) 
Year 10 – Nguyen Bao Ngoc (Ruby) 
Year 11 – Le Van Thach 
Year 12 – Ngo Khanh Ngoc (Sarah)

Congratulations to all the above students who came up on top in their respective year groups. A special well done to Nguyen Bao Ngoc (Ruby) who achieved the highest Bedrock points total across the whole of the secondary school this week! 

Champion of the week!

This week’s champion is... 

Congratulations and well done to Ruby! 

Ruby has done an excellent job completing her Sparx Math and English homework on Bedrock. In addition, she has successfully finished reading two books, which is a wonderful achievement. Her hard work and dedication to learning are highly commendable. Keep up the great effort, Ruby.

Champion Tutor Group of the week!

This week’s Champion tutor group is  

Congratulations to 789b/dalat2.Well done!

Housepoint Totals

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

Upcoming Events

07/04 – Creative Arts Celebration
15/04 – International World Book Day
17/04 – End of Term 2 (School finishes at 11:30am)
04/05 – Term 3 starts
13/05 – Parent Partnership Event 5: Puberty Seminar

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: