Magic of Words: Why Poetry Is So Important for Children

In Year 4, we have been really enjoying finding ways to make maths feel active, meaningful and fun for the children. We know that children learn best when they can see ideas, talk about them and have a go themselves, so we regularly use practical resources to help bring mathematical concepts to life.

Residential experiences play a vital role in a child’s primary education, offering opportunities for growth that extend far beyond the classroom. While they are often seen as a highlight of the school year, their true value lies in the way they support children to develop independence, resilience, strong interpersonal skills in a real-world context and memorable learning.

At BSB Sanlitun, lunchtime recitals provide a unique and valuable platform for primary students to develop confidence, creativity, and a sense of achievement in a supportive environment. Unlike formal concerts, these informal performances allow children to share their musical progress with peers in a relaxed setting, helping to reduce performance anxiety and build resilience over time.

Term 2 ASAs have come and gone in a flash, and what a fantastic term it has been. We have enjoyed a wonderful season of sport, with regular fixtures across football, handball, table tennis and dodgeball. It has been great to see so many students representing the school, developing their skills, and showing excellent teamwork and sportsmanship throughout.

Year 2 have absolutely loved designing and creating their own clay dragon eyes! They began by sketching ideas, using different techniques to add detail and imaginative patterns...

Our outdoor learning area has been full of excitement as the children enjoy the changing season. With the arrival of spring, they have been exploring the outdoors, noticing new leaves growing on the trees and colourful flowers beginning to bloom...

This week in EAL, our classrooms have been buzzing with energy, enthusiasm, and very importantly with confidence! Across all year groups, students have been stepping out of their comfort zones, using their voices, and showing just how much their speaking skills are growing. We are so proud of their courage and progress.

It has been a fantastic few weeks of athletics at BSB Sanlitun, with students fully engaged in developing their skills across a range of events including the 80m sprint, standing long jump, running long jump, relay, shot put, high jump and vortex throw...

What an exciting week it has been in Pre-Nursery! Our little ones have had so much fun exploring our topic, My Body. We’ve been learning about the outside and inside of our bodies, and the most fascinating part was discovering the journey of food through our bodies — and how every part helps us grow strong and healthy, just like our mum, dad and teachers!

Have you ever asked your child to 'listen' multiple times, only to find they seem to ignore you? They just won't LISTEN! Let’s take a closer look at what 'listening' truly means...