Weekly Highlights 29/05/2026

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,

The campus came alive first thing on Monday morning as a sea of blue wound its way across our field. Celebrating our 15th year, BVIS students and staff proudly wore their special anniversary T-shirts, coming together to create a memorable 15th Anniversary photograph. It was a wonderful moment of unity and pride, another cherished memory for our community, and a celebration of all that makes this school so special.



While being immensely proud of BVIS celebrating our 15th anniversary it’s also a privilege being part of Nord Anglia Education which continues to provide our students with an exceptional range of opportunities, and this year we have been particularly impressed by the breadth and depth of student engagement across many disciplines.



From the creativity shown in Art and the energy displayed in Music, to the innovation seen in STEAM subjects and the confidence demonstrated through debating, students of all ages have embraced the rich experiences available to them. It has been wonderful to see learners stepping beyond the classroom to challenge themselves, develop new skills, and pursue their passions.

Programmes such as Global Campus and our collaboration with Juilliard have further enriched the student experience, offering unique opportunities to connect, collaborate, and deepen learning on a global stage. These platforms continue to inspire curiosity, creativity, and cultural awareness across our school community.

We are particularly proud of Lunar in Year 9, who was recently announced as the winner of the NAE Global Art Competition. Her stunning artwork, depicting Son Doong Cave” captivated the judges with its creativity and technical skill. This is a fantastic achievement, and we extend our congratulations to Lunar, as well as to all the students who participated.


 
We are also very much looking forward to our own Nord Anglia Education STEAM Festival taking place this weekend. With schools from across the region coming together, this promises to be an exciting celebration of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.



It is hard to believe that we now have just three weeks remaining for this school year. There is still so much to look forward to, including our Summer Music Concert, the FOBISIA Primary Games, our Year 6 celebration as well as Year 13 Graduation, and many more events in between. As always, please do keep a close eye on school communications to ensure you don’t miss any of these important and exciting moments.



It’s the last chance to sign up for the Summer School and still receive a 10% discount with the deadline being the end of May to avail of the offer.  All the details are on the poster! 

Wishing you all a great weekend ahead!

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 at BVIS, we started the week in fantastic style. We had the pleasure of hosting a meeting with primary head teachers from other International Schools in Ho Chi Minh City. We discussed important initiatives on how to support education in Vietnam and foster collaborative practices among educators. Earlier that morning on Monday we also celebrated our school’s 15th Anniversary with a stunning drone photo featuring over 1,000 students and staff proudly wearing their special commemorative t-shirts. It has truly been a week of collaboration, celebration, and joy at BVIS!

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Meeting

On Wednesday morning, we hosted a valuable Year 6 to Year 7 transition workshop, bringing together parents and our dedicated secondary colleagues. It was wonderful to see the supportive community come together as we shared insights on how we facilitate the transition from primary to secondary school. Our secondary team highlighted the exciting opportunities and experiences that await our Year 6 students as they prepare for this important new chapter in their educational journey. The workshop emphasized our commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and fostering a positive environment where our students can thrive in secondary school.

Year 5 Trip to the Museum

Our Year 5 students had an unforgettable day trip to the museum in Ho Chi Minh City, where they immersed themselves in exploration and learning. The visit allowed them to discover the rich history of Vietnam, enhancing their understanding of the world around them. A highlight of the trip was watching a captivating traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance, which showcased the artistry and storytelling that highlights the amazing culture of Vietnam.

Project Curiosity for Year 1, 2 and 3

The Project Curiosity Showcase events for our Year 1, 2, and 3 students took place across this week and were a wonderful celebration of creativity and enthusiasm. Parents joined us for each year group to witness the incredible passion projects that the students have been working on. It was lovely to see the pride on the children’s faces as they shared their work. 

From engaging displays to insightful presentations, these events highlighted the students' curiosity and dedication to their projects.

Student Leaders Conference for Upper Primary

Our student leaders in Upper Primary had the fantastic opportunity to host 41 student leaders from Year 6 at BIS, coming together to celebrate the remarkable work they have been doing in their respective schools. It was inspiring to see these future leaders present, engage in thoughtful discussions, and collaborate. The event fostered a spirit of shared purpose, showcased leadership potential and created connections across BVIS and BIS. 

Upcoming Events:

Global Campus Update: Art Competition

We are extremely proud that Chong Phước Thiện (Lunar), Year 9, has excellently achieved First Prize in Group 3 (ages 11 to 14) in the Global Campus Art Competition with an outstanding artwork titled “Son Doong Cave”. 

Competing with nearly 8,000 entries from 50 schools worldwide within the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) network, Lunar’s artwork stood out for its captivating portrayal of the natural beauty of Son Doong Cave. The piece demonstrates refined and vivid use of light, colour, and shading techniques. It delivers a strong sense of scale, stillness, and harmony, resulting in a work that is exceptional in both technical execution and emotional depth. 

This achievement was evaluated by NAE education experts together with guest judge Laura Medcalf, a multidisciplinary artist whose work is inspired by nature. It reflects Lunar’s talent and persistent effort, as well as the dedicated guidance of Ms Chloe Wyatt, who supported Lunar throughout the creative journey, helping her refine his ideas and develop his artistic vision. 

Congratulations to Lunar on this impressive milestone in her artistic journey ahead!

Look out for more Global Campus in 2026/27!

Year 6 into Year 7 Transition 

On Wednesday this week Mrs Stanely, Mr Bate, Gia Linh (Year 7) and Naomi (Year 7) presented to current Year 6 parents about the coming move to secondary for those students.



Parents received information about the level of support that would be provided to the students and the similarities and differences between the two phases of the school. Gia Linh and Naomi both gave their experience of transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7 last year and how they felt about the whole process. Parents received information about device usage, homework and pastoral support to ensure a smooth transition.



Thank you to all the parents that were able to attend this useful session.

Live Lunch

The May Live Lunch, held on Friday, showcased an impressive range of musical talent across the Secondary school, with students performing both solo and ensemble pieces in a relaxed lunchtime concert setting.

Our student and staff audience enjoyed a solo piano performance from Phu Dong (Year 9), presenting a thoughtful interpretation of Yiruma’s River Flows in You, alongside piano duets from our IGCSE Year 10 Music students performing Fauré’s Berceuse from the Dolly Suite and a lively ragtime arrangement by Smirnova.

A huge well done to all performers for their creativity, commitment and musicianship. It has been a fantastic (and much-needed) distraction during this busy exam period, bringing our school community together through live music.

 

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 Vo Quang Mong Huong (Sophie)
Year 8 Le Bao Ngan (Katty)
Year 9 Pham Le Phuc Hung
Year 10 Le Anh Khoa (Sam)
Year 11 Nguyen Chi Hieu
 
Congratulations to all the above students who came up on top in their respective year groups. A special well done to Le Anh Khoa (Sam) 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 Mai Lam! 

Champion Tutor Group of the week!

This week’s Champion tutor group is  

Congratulations to 789i/hue1. Well done!

Housepoint Totals

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

Upcoming Event 

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: