One of the transdisciplinary themes that all Grades at Northbridge International School Cambodia inquire into each year is named How We Express Ourselves. It is defined by the IB as, “An exploration of the way which we discover and express our nature, ideas, feelings, beliefs, and values through language and the arts.”
The last two weeks in Primary have been a celebration of different types of expression through various events, sessions with guest speakers and performances. Here are a few of the highlights:
Visiting Author
On 28 February, Grade 2 - 5 students enjoyed an assembly with the children’s author Ciaran Murtagh.
During this time, students learned about how he became an author and how he finds inspiration to write great stories. Later, he then ran writing workshops with our Grade 3 and Grade 5 students to help them develop their skills as authors.
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Performance Exchange
All students in Early Learning to Grade 2 enjoyed a performance from visiting actor Daniel Foley in his one man show Big Ears -The Dog That Wanted to Fly.
The students watched with great pleasure as he entertained him with the story and shadow puppet show. Afterwards, he went into Kindergarten classes to lead a mask making workshop with the students before going to Early Learning for a Movement and Music session.
Book Day
Primary students enjoyed celebrating their favourite books on Book Day as they paraded around dressed up as characters from their favourite books. It was wonderful to see so many parents join us on this day.
Students went on to have a day of activities focused on reading and writing which supported their understanding of the power of the written word.
Annie
One of the most public ways of expressing oneself is on stage. This week we were treated to a wonderful performance by our students who have been working for months on the stage play Annie.
The commitment and dedication of the students, parents, and teachers are highly commendable and it was a thrill to watch some of our shy students gain confidence and surprise us with their acting and singing skills.
The fact that all the dances were choreographed by students was an added bonus as they had the chance to put into practice all that they had learned in their dance classes.
Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC) is excited by the coming launch of its new adventure playground in October 2025. This nature-inspired space, set among the trees, invites students to climb, explore, and imagine, blending adventure with a connection to the natural environment.
World Book Week is here, and at NISC and we've been diving headfirst into the enchanting world of stories! This year, our theme is "Reading is Magic," and it's been a week filled with wonder, imagination, and the sheer joy of books.
Action Learning Camps, or ALCs, are often cherished highlights of students' school years. Memories of playing team sports, roasting marshmallows, and sharing whispered conversations into the early hours of the morning leave lasting impressions. But ALCs are more than just fun—they're foundational experiences that support students’ growth in a number of ways.
