Dear Parents,
This morning we enjoyed three wonderful assemblies in our Primary school. From Y2SH we went under the sea to learn all about the different sea life in our world. Y3SC entertained us with a fun, musical presentation about dinosaurs, fossils and Mary Anning, who was a pioneering palaeontologist. The students in Year 6AW reminded us all about the zones of regulation and how to use these effectively to manage our feelings, emotions and reactions – very important lessons for all of us throughout our lives. Thank you to all the students and staff in Year 2SH, Year 3SC and Year 6AW for the time and effort you put into your assemblies this morning – it was wonderful to see so many children presenting confidently and with enjoyment on stage today.
Wicked Writers
Today we presented our Writing Awards for the second time this academic year to those children selected by the teachers in their year group to be deserving of this award. One student from each year group is chosen each half-term based on their effort to improve the standard of their writing in school, and who are demonstrating a high level of attainment. Well done and congratulations to:
- Reception: Cy nthia Liu
- Year 1: Anna Mei
- Year 2: Ethan Ma
- Year 3: Peter Yu
- Year 4: Christy Wang
- Year 5: Hyunjun Seo
- Year 6: Jason Yu
Temple Fair – Monday January 24
We are looking forward to celebrating Chinese New Year starting with our annual Temple Fair on Monday January 24. The Temple Fair is organised by our wonderful Primary Chinese department, ably led by our Primary Chinese Leader, Ms Julia Huang. There will be performances by students on this day as well as the opportunity for students to visit vendors who will be in school selling showcasing a variety of traditional Chinese games, treats and skills. Further information regarding the Temple Fair will be sent to all parents early next week.
All students are invited to come to school on this day dressed in traditional Chinese clothes / costume or in the colours of red and / or gold. PE and swimming lessons will take place as normal on this day so children should bring or wear the required kit to school.
“The Weekly BSB - Issue 5” has been published!
Click to read “The Weekly BSB – Issue 5”, our student newspaper created by the Young Journalist Co-Curricular Activities (CCA), which is made up of 22 students in Years 5 and 6. We hope you enjoy our stories for this week!
1:1 Assistant Needed
We are seeking a 1:1 assistant for a young Primary child. If anyone in our school community is interested in this role please contact me for further details nonie.adams@britishschool.org.cn
Reminder: Complete the 2021-22 Parent Satisfaction Survey
We are constantly looking for ways to improve our school and your feedback is vital to this process. Please click the link below to complete the survey before 31st January, 2022.
Available in 23 languages. 1 survey per family. Thank you for your participation!
https://surveys.globaltestmarket.com/survey/selfserve/1aab/211159
After School Activities (ASAs)
Season 2
- Start: Monday November 8
- End: Friday January 21
*No ASAs week beginning Monday January 24. All students will leave school no later than 3.30pm – unless parents have registered their child to attend Aquabears training with Mr Thorp.
Season 3
- Start: Monday February 14
- End: Friday April 1
*No ASAs week beginning Monday February 7. All students will leave school no later than 3.30pm - unless parents have registered their child to attend Aquabears training with Mr Thorp.
ASA Parent Pick-Up
All students who are being collected by a parent / guardian after ASAs should be met at the main gate at the front of school between 4.25 and 4.30. Any students not collected by 4.30 will be able to wait safely in the security guards’ office until parents / guardians arrive.
Any queries or concerns regarding ASA please contact AHoP Ms Debs SpencerDeborah.cave@britishschool.org.cn or Primary PA Mrs Emma Ma emma.ma@britishschool.org.cn
Dates for your diary:
January
- Monday 24: Chinese Temple Fair
- Monday 31: Chinese New Year holiday, school closed
February
- Tuesday 1 – Friday 4: Chinese New Year holiday, school closed
- Monday 14 – Friday 18: Year 5 Play in a Week
- Monday 21 – Friday 25: Portable Magic Week (including Obido Book Fair)
March
- Tuesday 15 – Thursday 17: Parent-Teacher-Student conferences
The Primary Leadership Team
- Head of Primary: Nonie Adams nonie.adams@britishschool.org.cn
- Assistant Head of Primary: Emma Brown emma.brown@britishschool.org.cn
- Assistant Head of Primary: Deborah Spencer Deborah.cave@britishschool.org.cn
- Emma Ma: Personal Assistant to the HoP emma.ma@britishschool.org.cn
- Yana Zhao: Primary secretary yana.zhao@britishschool.org.cn
Have a lovely weekend,
Nonie
Nonie Adams
Head of Primary