Amazing Me in Nursery – Exploring Feelings Through Stories and STEM

What a joyful start we’ve had! It has been such a delight to watch our little ones settle so beautifully into the class. Each day they come in with smiles, ready to explore, learn and play.

At this point in the year, our Year 2 pupils - at the very end of KS1 - are invited to apply for the role of House Captain. This is an exciting first step into leadership that many of our Year 1s look forward to as they move up, knowing they can apply right at the start of Year 2.

When we think of writing in primary school, most of us picture neat lines of work in an exercise book. While this has its place, research shows that children also benefit greatly from writing in different spaces—on tables, windows, whiteboards, or even the ground outside. These opportunities are not about avoiding books, but about broadening the ways children can engage with writing and learning.

In June, our Metacognition Lead, Ms. Mulenga, travelled to Boston College in the US, to join 26 other Nord Anglia Teachers to discuss and share findings from the global research project on metacognition.

We sat down with the newly selected Head Students for 2025/26 to find out more about why they put themselves forward for the roles, how they feel about being selected, their plans for the future, and the challenges they may face in their new and important positions.

As we come to the end of another exciting school year, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the wonderful progress our EAL (English as an Additional Language) students have made.

During STEAM Week, Year 2 embarked on an extraordinary hands-on learning journey that combined Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics—the pillars of STEAM. STEAM education encourages curiosity, creative risk-taking, and problem-solving, helping children build the essential skills they need for the future. But more than that, it brings learning to life in a way that is exciting, meaningful, and memorable.

Our brilliant Year 6 students impressed everyone with their lively production of The Amazing Adventures of Superstan. With great comic timing, confident singing, and strong stage presence, each child had their moment to shine. Their hard work, teamwork, and enthusiasm really brought the show together in a fun and memorable way.

Reception recently had a wonderful adventure on their school trip to Sheep MoMo – and what a memorable day it was! From the moment they set off, excitement filled the air as the children sang songs on the buses, eager for the day ahead.

A well-stocked and inviting library is one of the most valuable resources a primary school can offer and that’s exactly what we have at BSB Sanlitun. The role of libraries in education extends far beyond simply providing books; they serve as vibrant spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and, most importantly, reading. For children in their formative years, having access to an engaging and well-curated library can significantly enhance their reading attainment and fuel their lifelong love for reading.