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The Lifelong Benefits of Learning to Swim from a Young Age

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The Lifelong Benefits of Learning to Swim from a Young Age

We are delighted to announce that our school will soon be building a swimming pool, an exciting development that reflects our commitment to children’s wellbeing, learning, and safety. Introducing swimming from a young age provides powerful benefits across physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, supporting children during some of the most important years of growth.

The Lifelong Benefits of Learning to Swim from a Young Age | BSB Sanlitun - Benefit of Swim

Why We Use Hands-On Maths in Key Stage 2

In our maths lessons in Upper Primary, you might hear your child talk about using counters, base-ten blocks, fraction tiles, number lines, bar models or other physical resources — often called manipulatives. These are not just used for KS1 lessons as they are an important part of helping pupils build deep understanding, which is encouraged by maths experts and curriculum guidance in England.

Why We Use Hands-On Maths in Key Stage 2 | BSB Sanlitun - Introduction to Shakespeare

This week marked our first week back after the Chinese New Year holiday. It was wonderful to welcome everyone back, and the children were excited to share stories about their amazing holidays with one another...

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The Lifelong Benefits of Learning to Swim from a Young Age | BSB Sanlitun - Benefit of Swim

The Lifelong Benefits of Learning to Swim from a Young Age

We are delighted to announce that our school will soon be building a swimming pool, an exciting development that reflects our commitment to children’s wellbeing, learning, and safety. Introducing swimming from a young age provides powerful benefits across physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, supporting children during some of the most important years of growth.

Why We Use Hands-On Maths in Key Stage 2 | BSB Sanlitun - Introduction to Shakespeare

Why We Use Hands-On Maths in Key Stage 2

In our maths lessons in Upper Primary, you might hear your child talk about using counters, base-ten blocks, fraction tiles, number lines, bar models or other physical resources — often called manipulatives. These are not just used for KS1 lessons as they are an important part of helping pupils build deep understanding, which is encouraged by maths experts and curriculum guidance in England.

EAL Update | BSB Sanlitun - EAL Update

This week marked our first week back after the Chinese New Year holiday. It was wonderful to welcome everyone back, and the children were excited to share stories about their amazing holidays with one another...

Year 1 Cook Up a Storm with Egg Fried Rice! | BSB Sanlitun - Year 1 Cooking

Year 1 Cook Up a Storm with Egg Fried Rice!

This week, our Year 1 children had an egg-citing time making delicious egg fried rice, inspired by the story The Runaway Wok and our learning about Chinese New Year. The classroom was full of excitement, smiles and the wonderful smells of cooking!

Children's Mental Health Week | BSB Sanlitun - Mental Health Week

Children's Mental Health Week

At BSB Sanlitun, Children’s Mental Health Week is an important focus each year and it is explored through calm, meaningful and age appropriate classroom experiences. This year’s theme, “This Is My Place”, encouraged children to think about what belonging means and to reflect on the places where they feel safe, happy and valued...

The Juilliard-Inspired Creative Future | BSB Sanlitun - The Juilliard-Inspired Creative Future

The Juilliard-Inspired Creative Future

Our Early Years children have been joyfully exploring the connection between music and movement, guided by a playful lesson from the Juilliard Creative Classroom: “From Ears to Toes.” Through this engaging experience, our youngest learners discovered that music can inspire movement in many ways...

Introduction to Shakespeare | BSB Sanlitun - Introduction to Shakespeare

Introduction to Shakespeare

Year 6 have been following the Juilliard Creative Classroom scheme of learning, Introduction to Shakespeare. The unit has introduced us to the work of William Shakespeare through structured, practical drama activities designed to support understanding of his stories, characters and themes.

A 'Twinkle and Glow' Exploration | BSB Sanlitun - Twinkle and Glow

A 'Twinkle and Glow' Exploration

A magical transformation is underway as our youngest BSB Sanlitun explorers dive into an exploration of light. Our immersive theme, Twinkle and Glow, is guiding our Pre-Nursery children to discover the beautiful contrasts between light and dark...

Update from the German Department | BSB Sanlitun - Update from the German Department

Update from the German Department

Year 1 began a new topic “At Home.” During this topic, the children are learning about the home and its different rooms, as well as everyday themes and routines such as grocery shopping and friendship...

Then, Now and Next: Exploring the past to understand the present | BSB Sanlitun - Then Now Next

Then, Now and Next: Exploring the past to understand the present

In Reception, our exploration of the past began with real fossils. The children initially wondered whether fossils could only come from dinosaurs and guessed that only hard materials, such as bones, could become fossils...

The Power of Outdoor Learning in the Early Years | BSB Sanlitun - Power of Outdoor Learning in EY

The Power of Outdoor Learning in the Early Years

At BSB, our Early Years team is embracing a key focus from this year’s School Development Plan: enhancing our outdoor learning provision to ensure that what children experience indoors is reflected and extended in our outdoor spaces.