PARENT ESSENTIALS

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Welcome to Parent Essentials! This important information will help you plan your school year with BISS Puxi. If you need further information, our friendly team is always here to provide you and your child with the support you need.

 
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SCHOOL TERM DATES 2023/24

Keep up to date with the academic year at BISS Puxi with these key dates for your calendar. 
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Saturday 27 Apr 2024
First Day of Term 3
Monday 08 Apr 2024

KEY INFORMATION

A warm welcome to our international school community!

We are delighted to welcome you and your family as you join The British International School Shanghai, Puxi.
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New to Shanghai?

Shanghai is a wonderful city to live in — it's noisy, frustrating, beautiful and charming, but never boring. At BISS Puxi, we understand the daunting feeling of moving your family to China, which is why we've created an Essential Guide to help you settle in.

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BISS Essential Guide to Shanghai
To view and download our guide, please click here.
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School Newsletter

Subscribe to our email newsletter by clicking here. We use this to send you information about events and activities during the school year. You will also receive important information from the Principal and Heads of School.

You can also visit our Latest News page to keep up to date.

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School Newsletter

Subscribe to our email newsletter by clicking here. We use this to send you information about events and activities during the school year. You will also receive important information from the Principal and Heads of School.

You can also visit our Latest News page to keep up to date.

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WeChat

Click on learn more to scan the QR code and join our official news and events WeChat channel. You will receive the latest news, pictures and updates via this channel. Parents will also have the chance to join unofficial class WeChat groups. Our Lions Events Team will help you with this.

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SCHOOL MEALS

BISS Puxi has a Healthy Eating Policy. Our school menu is varied, providing choices to suit everyone's taste. We teach all children about the importance of hygiene, eating healthy meals and exercising as part of a balanced lifestyle.

 

Our policy is to provide nutritious food at all meal and snack times with limited and controlled quantities of fat and sugar. We ensure children only receive food and drink consistent with their dietary needs and their parents' wishes. Our caterers are happy to cater for all restricted diets (dairy free, gluten free, allergies, etc) as well as vegetarian or vegan diets.

KEY INFORMATION

Please find below some important information.
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School Uniform
Uniform lists for students in Early Years through to the IB Academy
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Term Dates
Calendar dates for the school academic year 2023/24

QUESTIONS

  • When was BISS founded?
    The British International School Shanghai was founded in 2004 serving and educating the international community for 14 years. Our school is comprised of four divisions—Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, IB Academy—with separate flexible learning spaces for each. Our campus has beautiful grounds and environmentally-friendly buildings, with a state-of-the-art STEAM facility.
  • Can I sign up to the weekly school newsletter?
    Yes, you can! To subscribe to our weekly email (sent each Friday), please click here.
  • Can my child learn a musical instrument at BISS?
    Our music curriculum is enhanced through the Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme. At our school every student over five years old learns an instrument. In addition to the weekly class music lessons, we offer around 30 different musical courses. Private tuition is also available in all classes. Our students also have the opportunity to perform and also to compete in overseas music competitions.
  • What activities can my child take part in after school?
    We offer over 300 after school activities and lunch clubs each year, which ensure our students are well rounded and active. Our clubs include a variety of opportunities including academic options, native language input, Lego robotics, martial arts, cooking, sports and music to name but a few.
  • Does the school offer transportation services?
    The British International School Shanghai offers bus transportation to students in buses equipped with seatbelts and a bus monitor. Students enjoy a bus service to and from school. We also offer transportation for our after-school activities programme at 4:40pm.

NEWS AND EVENTS

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2024 BISS Film Awards

Lights, camera, action! The 2024 BISS Film Awards (BFAs) took place on Friday 12 April, leaving the audience spellbound with the cinematic artistry showcased by our student filmmakers.

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Years 7-9 BISS Talks 2024

As part of the Key Stage 3 pastoral programme, each pupil was tasked to prepare a speech on a topic they were passionate about. This activity took place during form time within the first term. Pupils chose a diverse array of topics ranging from sports and hobbies to global hot topics such as ‘Artificial Intelligence’, ‘Plastic – The issue’, ‘Invest in your Sleep’ and ‘Anxiety’.

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SISAC Football Girls D1 Plate Tournament

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, our D1 girls' football team won the plate competition, culminating in a memorable send-off for our seniors.

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START YOUR BISS PUXI JOURNEY

Arrange a virtual discovery meeting or school tour to learn what makes us special, what we can offer your family, and to learn more about our admissions process.

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