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By Donita Bell
PYP Co-ordinator/Assistant Principal

The importance of home-school partnerships have long been documented as having positive impact on student wholistic development, wellbeing and life-long learning.  Research shows that the role of the relationship between Parents and Educators creates the conditions conducive to student success. 

'No school can work well for children if parents and teachers do not act in partnership on behalf of the children's best interests' - Dorothy Cohen

By Karel Van Der Linden
Deputy Head of Primary

A house system with a merit-based approach can significantly enhance student growth in a primary school setting. By dividing students into different houses, the school creates smaller communities within the larger school environment, fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork.

At Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC) in the heart of Phnom Penh, we take pride in providing a nurturing environment where every child can flourish. In this interview, Yewon Heo, a parent of an Early Learning 4 (EL4) student, shares her positive experiences at our school.

There are many reasons why Northbridge International School Cambodia is the academic school of choice in Phnom Penh, including our quality education that produces the best IB Diploma results in the country; the exceptional quality of our highly experienced and qualified teachers; our renowned spacious green 20 acre campus; and our inclusive and supporting community, which is welcoming to all. But we wanted to know what our parents thought.

During the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition at Northbridge International School Cambodia, "action" refers to the meaningful steps or initiatives taken by our students in Phnom Penh as a result of their learning and research during the Exhibition process.

Learning a new language can be tough, especially when the alphabet is completely different from your own. For our young students at Northbridge International School Cambodia here in Phnom Penh, most of them from Khmer or non-English backgrounds, mastering the orientation of English letters can be a real challenge. That is where the Kaligo Handwriting app comes in.

As the academic year ends at Northbridge International School Cambodia and other schools in Phnom Penh, many students and parents are bracing themselves for one of the most significant transitions in a child's educational journey – the leap from Grade 5 to Grade 6.

A key component of modern teaching, including here at Northbridge International School Cambodia, involves the development of metacognitive capabilities in students. In simple terms, this means that we seek to build our student’s awareness of their own thinking and learning processes. 

In the Primary section of Northbridge International School Cambodia we are steadfast in our commitment to providing the highest quality education for our students. As Head of Primary, I am thrilled to share with you our ongoing efforts to enhance academic rigor and support our students in achieving their maximum potential.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is a top priority at Northbridge International School Cambodia, an esteemed international educational institution. We are deeply committed to maintaining a secure environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

In today's diverse and dynamic world, embracing inclusion and diversity in education is essential for nurturing student success and creating a supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. At Northbridge International School Cambodia, our Primary school is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity that celebrates each student's unique strengths and differences.

Dance, an activity common to all cultures and as old as old can be, allows children at Northbridge International School Cambodia to simultaneously connect to a sense of unison and self-expression. 

During Primary education at Northbridge International School Cambodia, our students are beginning to form their identities and perceptions of the world, and the role of school counseling and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Wellbeing (PSHE) education cannot be overstated. These two components play an important role in shaping the holistic social and emotional wellbeing of students whilst equipping them with essential life skills.

Held every year on 21 February, International Mother Language Day is observed worldwide - including here at Northbridge International School Cambodia - to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The theme for this year is “Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning.”