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Thank you to all the parents who attended the latest Parent Coffee Morning on Friday 15 February, where Northbridge International School Cambodia Principal Mr Richard gave school development updates; and Ms Bissy, Ms Donna, and Mr Piotr presented ‘Pathways to Success’ through PYP, MYP and DP.

Here at Northbridge International School Cambodia, semester two of LEAP has got off to a great start with over 50 activities being offered for both students and parents. We are proud to offer a variety of clubs such as gardening, board games and clay art in a safe and supportive environment. The activities are provided by mixture of staff members and external providers.

Grade 12 Northbridge International School Cambodia students, with the guidance of teachers from the Science department, visited Kep National Park in January and carried out different investigations about the variables that describe the forest.

Play comes naturally to children. There is vast research that states it’s the most powerful way for children to learn. At Northbridge International School Cambodia, we provide a ‘play-based’ curriculum in Early Learning, creating many opportunities for our children to explore, engage and be curious about the world around them and who they interact with.

Last weekend our Junior Girls and Boys Northbridge International School Cambodia Nagas football teams went to ISPP for their final games in the ISSAPP (International Schools Sports Association Phnom Penh) season.

Welcome to the monthly update from the Northbridge International School Cambodia Parent Council, which follows their regular meeting and discussion with Principal Mr Richard Vaughan. Here are the topics that were addressed at this month's meeting. It's a big welcome back to school for our entire community, and a very Happy New Year to all!

Where you go after school is not who’ll you’ll be, were comments that sparked debate recently in the media and got many of us thinking, does that statement ring true for the university you choose after graduating from Northbridge International School Cambodia?

Challenging situations can provide an opportunity for students at Northbridge International School Cambodia to change and grow, David Wall, head of Nord Anglia Education’s global expedition programme, says.

Promoting curiosity and exploration is crucial to help achieve more effective problem solving at Northbridge International School Cambodia. Schools can play a part in developing these qualities in young people through inquiry-based learning

All children have agency. It is not something that can be given or taken away, but it is something that we, as parents and educators, including here at Northbridge International School Cambodia, should respect, support and encourage in our children.

Northbridge International School Cambodia students in Grade 9 English Language Acquisition recently had the opportunity to put their learning into practice during their Mission in Action service trip by becoming English teachers at the SOS Children's Villages International School Battambang.

The Northbridge International School Cambodia Grade 5 students finished a fantastic semester of dance. They took on the challenge of choreographing a dance as an entire class with the artistic intention being our school motto: "We are many communities but we are one."

At the very heart of the IB MYP and DP programmes is service and action (or activity) which informs our institutional approach to MIA's here at Northbridge International School Cambodia. MIA is an abbreviation for Mission In Action with the clear emphasis on service with the other dimensions of adventure and team building skills.

A common misconception in a mathematics classroom, such as those at Northbridge International School Cambodia, is that math only involves computation of numbers, memorizing analytical formulas, and stating answers. However, writing is an integral component to learning mathematics as it enables students to have a deeper understanding of the mathematical concept.

In our PYP music program at Northbridge International School Cambodia, we have been enjoying starting to use our new NUVO j-flutes in Grades 4 and 5. Ms Jennifer was lucky to be able to visit our sister Nord Anglia school BIS Ho Chi Minh City last year and learned a lot from the Music Director there, Mr Ian Alexander.

An exciting opportunity opened to the Northbridge International School Cambodia MUN Group this year. Our school received an invitation to join the biggest and the most prestigious MUN Conference in the world: The Hague International Model United Nations, in the Netherlands.

Building our students’ academic vocabularies is one of the most important components of education at Northbridge International School Cambodia (NISC). The educators at NISC know that exposing our kids to high level vocabulary and providing them practice using the vocabulary to discuss the world around them helps to lay a strong foundation for their success at university and beyond.

Healthy relationships are built on trust and respect. It is important that all children feel happy, safe and comfortable, which is why we have introduced the notion of consent into classrooms at Northbridge International School Cambodia.

Teamwork and collaboration are key skills that Northbridge International School Cambodia students must develop to thrive in the future.

Education technology at Northbridge International School Cambodia is bridging the gap between theory and practice by providing students more engaging, personalised learning experiences, teachers are finding. Increasing and integrating the use of mobile devices at schools can engage students at a deeper level with what they’re learning, San Roberto International School’s IT Director Arturo Dares says.