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Please contact the Primary Office on primaryoffice@britishschoolmuscat.com if you have any questions.
Ramadan Arrangements
Ramadan Arrangements
We wish you and your family a peaceful and blessed month.
The daily routine in school will remain unaltered during Ramadan and all curriculum subjects, including music and PE, will continue as normal; however, we are sensitive to the fact that students who are fasting may become tired and dehydrated during the day, particularly during active lessons. If any of our fasting students are feeling unable to participate fully in their lessons they should speak to their teacher as soon as possible and they will be given the option to rest for part of the session.
During break times, students fasting will be allocated a space where they may go if they choose, they are also welcome to join their friends in their usual areas if they wish to.
If your child will be fasting during Ramadan, please let us know ASAP. It is vital that you let us know so we can ensure your child’s teachers and our School Nurses are aware. Please indicate in the survey if your child will be fasting for the whole-day/every-day during the holy month of Ramadan.
Summer Term ECA Sign Up
Summer Term ECA Sign Up
Sign up opens on Sunday 15 March at 5pm
Sign up opens on Sunday 15 March at 5pm
We are delighted to share our ECA programme for next term. Sign up opens Sunday 15 March 2026 at 5pm and will close at 2pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026. Sign up takes place via the Parent Portal. Please have a look at the information, links and our ECA FAQ document on our ECA Site.
Spring Term activities will end next week. The last day of ECAs for this term will be Wednesday 18 March.
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Eid Al Fitr Holiday
Thursday 19 March to Monday 23 March 2026
Thursday 19 March to Monday 23 March 2026
The Eid Al Fitr holidays have been announced and will be from Thursday 19 March to Monday 23 March 2026. BSM follows all national holidays and so we will be closed for these days. School will resume on Tuesday 24 March 2026. Please see the Term Dates page of the BSM website to view the full academic calendar.
Wishing all our BSM families a blessed Eid Al Fitr.
Spring Concert
Spring Concert
Tuesday 24 March 2026, 6 - 7pm, Oryx Theatre
Tuesday 24 March 2026, 6 - 7pm, Oryx Theatre
Parents and families of performers are warmly invited to join us for this short concert as we celebrate the end of another wonderful term of music making. Performances will feature our Junior, Senior and Chamber Choirs, as well as our Big Band and Wind Band.
Students should be in smart school uniform and will need to be in the Oryx Theatre by 5:15pm at the latest. The concert will begin at 6:00pm and finish just before 7:00pm.
BSM Cultural Fair
BSM Cultural Fair
Thursday 26 March 2026
Thursday 26 March 2026
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of our most vibrant traditions! Sign up by 17 March to host a cultural stall or perform at the BSM Cultural Fair, taking place on Thursday 26 March. Please note that all products sold at the Cultural Fair must be nut-free.
Not running a stall? Parents and friends are warmly invited to join the fun starting at 2pm. Entry will be via the bottom car park pedestrian gate only.
We are looking forward to seeing our community come together to celebrate the diverse cultures that make BSM so special. All funds raised will go to BSM’s chosen charities for this year.
The last day of term: Non-uniform day
The last day of term: Non-uniform day
Wednesday 1 April 2026, at 12pm midday
Wednesday 1 April 2026, at 12pm midday
School dismissal will begin at 11:30 am (EYFS/KS1) and conclude at 12pm. Please click here to ensure you are aware of the appropriate pick up time and location.
As usual, we are inviting all students to come in non uniform. There is no theme, and no collection of money, it is simply a mini-celebration to mark the last day of term. Please be aware that, for site safety, students should wear closed shoes. Also, kindly note that our policy regarding jewellery remains in place and your children should not wear items which are not appropriate for school.
Bugs and germs
Bugs and germs
We are seeing a small increase in common seasonal illnesses such as vomiting and diarrhoea (D&V) and throat infections. This is quite normal when communities mix again after holidays. Please keep an eye out for symptoms such as fever, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhoea, tummy pain, fatigue or reduced appetite. Most mild viral illnesses will settle with rest, fluids and time.
Please consider seeking advice from your GP if your child has:
A fever lasting more than 48 hours
Severe throat pain or difficulty swallowing
Vomiting or diarrhoea lasting longer than 24–48 hours
Signs of dehydration such as very little urine, dry mouth or unusual tiredness
Any symptoms that are worsening or causing concern
A reminder that if your child has experienced vomiting or diarrhoea, they should remain at home until 48 hours after the last episode before returning to school. This helps protect the wider school community. Thank you for your support in helping keep everyone healthy.
Pret a Portrait - School Photographs
Pret a Portrait - School Photographs
The photographs taken by Pret-a-Portrait are now available to view and order:
Please go to www.pret-a-portrait.net and enter your Sitting ID (emailed to all parents).
For class, group and sports team photo sitting IDs please view this document.
Please view this document for detailed instructions on how to order.
All orders placed by 12 March 2026 will qualify for a 20% Early Bird discount.
Parent Workshops: Presentations and downloads
Parent Workshops: Presentations and downloads
Thank you to all those who have attended our Parental Engagement Workshops. We appreciate your time and involvement in supporting your child’s learning. Please see below for the downloads and presentations from past workshops.
We always value your feedback. We would be grateful if you could complete this short survey about our workshops to help us to continue to grow and enhance our parent-school partnership.
Further Notices:
Further Notices:
BYOD: Chromebooks
BYOD: Chromebooks
We are beginning to standardise our device strategy around Google Chromebooks to ensure a consistent, reliable and user-friendly learning platform across the school. With this in mind, we kindly ask that any new devices purchased for your child for use in school are Chromebooks. Please see our BYOD document for further information.
No Nuts!
No Nuts!
A gentle reminder that we are a nut-free school. We have children in our community with severe nut allergies and even small traces can cause serious reactions. To keep everyone safe, food items containing nuts or nut products must not be brought into school in lunchboxes or as snacks. This includes items such as pesto, peanut butter, chocolate spreads containing nuts, cereal bars with nuts. Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us maintain a safe environment for all students.
Access to BSM during the day
Access to BSM during the day
The BSM campus is not open for visitors or parents between 7:30am–4:20pm. If you have a meeting, please sign in at the main reception and you will be escorted at all times whilst on site. Thank you for keeping our school safe.
Hotmail and Outlook Email Delivery Issues
Hotmail and Outlook Email Delivery Issues
Our IT team has been investigating a number of email delivery issues reported to us, affecting Microsoft Hotmail & Outlook accounts. Microsoft appears to be blocking emails sent from our mail delivery system (Sendgrid).
To help ensure you continue to receive school communications, we would recommend adding a Gmail email address as an additional contact email.
(It is possible to forward emails from this new Gmail to your hotmail address).
It may help to add the email addresses below to your contacts:
Primary Office: primaryoffice@britishschoolmuscat.com
Senior Office: senioroffice@britishschoolmuscat.com
Communications: communications@britishschoolmuscat.com
IT Team and Parent Portal: portal@britishschoolmuscat.com
Enrichment Office: enrichment@britishschoolmuscat.com
Our Weekly Newsletters are sent every Wednesday afternoon. Please check the Notices Sites regularly to keep up to date with information.
Please also check we have your details correct on the Parent Portal. Thank you.
BSM Masterplan
BSM Masterplan
We are delighted that BSM’s Board of Governors has approved the school masterplan to continue to upgrade our facilities and classrooms. We will now move on to the next phase of detailed design. Please follow this link to view plans and images of the new BSM Masterplan.
All students in Year 5 and above should already have their COMO card to use the Grab and Go at the Tuck Shops. (New students in Y5 and upwards have been given their cards in school.) To top up a card please visit the COMO portal: https://bsmcomocanteen.com.
Hot food is available from the Tuck Shop daily, alongside a wide selection of other food. Pre-ordered packed 'bento boxes' are available to all students. You can view sample menus and order meals on the COMO tuckshop portal. For help, please see the Parent Guide
Pre-order Meals
Pre-order Meals
Pre-ordered packed 'bento boxes' are available to all students, from FS - Y13. You can view sample menus and order meals on the COMO tuck shop portal.
Grab and go Menu
Grab and go Menu
Grab and Go is available to students from Y5 and up. (Grab and Go is not available to FS - Y4 Students at the moment, unless accompanied by a parent after school.) Students must pay for Grab and Go items with a COMO Tuck Shop card (see above).
Daily hot dishes are available at the Oryx Tuck Shop Grab and Go.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. comocanteenbs@comooman.com
Absence
Absence
Please use our BSM Absence Form to notify us if your child is ill or if you have a planned absence from school.
All BSM school uniform can now be bought from ZAKS.
Link to Tuck Shop Portal: https://bsmcomocanteen.com
To top up a card please visit the COMO portal: https://bsmcomocanteen.com.
Pre-order Meals
Pre-order Meals
Pre-ordered packed 'bento boxes' are available to all students, from FS - Y13. You can view sample menus and order meals on the COMO tuck shop portal.
Grab and go Menu
Grab and go Menu
Grab and Go is available to students from Y5 and up. (Grab and Go is not available to FS - Y4 Students at the moment during the school day. Y3 and upwards may use the tuckshop after school if they have an ECA). Students must pay for Grab and Go items with a COMO Tuck Shop card (see above).
Daily hot dishes are available at the Oryx Tuck Shop Grab and Go.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. comocanteenbs@comooman.com
Standing Notices
Standing Notices
WhatsApp Groups
WhatsApp Groups
Please see our BSM WhatsApp Groups Document for all the links. Please read the code of conduct carefully before joining any BSM WhatsApp groups.
Are you leaving us?
Are you leaving us?
Please complete our leavers form if your children will be leaving BSM (we will be sorry to see you go!). You must inform us a month before the end of term to ensure your contributory deposit is refunded.
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Please have a look at our Primary School Quick Start Guide to see useful information for all parents. This includes key contact details, where to collect your children and much more.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Y4+
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Y4+
Our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme begins in Year 4 and continues through into the Senior School. Please read this document for full BYOD information.
BSM Uniform 👕
BSM Uniform 👕
All BSM school uniform can now be bought from ZAKS, either online or in their shop in Al Muzn Mall.
Please see below for links to further information:
BSM Website with uniform lists: https://britishschoolmuscat.com/parents/#uniform
ZAKS Website: https://www.zaksstore.com/shop/bsmuscat/en/
📍 Location of ZAKS store: https://maps.app.goo.gl/d8Ry6QC2sFW14pbh8
(Please note that the uniform shop on the BSM site is now closed).
Weekly Emails
Weekly Emails
Every Wednesday afternoon we send out a newsletter to keep you up to date with what’s been happening in school and to let you know about the exciting events coming up. We really encourage you to read these each week so you don’t miss out.
If you do not receive these emails, please first check your spam or junk folder. If the problem continues, kindly log in to the Parent Portal to ensure we have the correct email address on record. Alternatively, get in touch with us and we will be happy to assist.
Email delivery issues
Email delivery issues
If you are missing an email from school, please check we have your details correct on our Parent Portal.
We are aware of a few problems with our emails not being received by parents, particularly for Yahoo and Hotmail addresses. To help our emails make it to your inbox we would recommend the following:
Gmail users - emails sometimes go into the 'promotions' tab and occasionally 'spam'. Please check both these folders. To correct, you can just drag and drop one such message to the 'Primary' mailbox and click Yes on the confirmation box for all future messages. Saving our email addresses will also help (see below).
Yahoo & Hotmail users - emails sent to a group (such as a class or year group) are often filtered out as spam by Yahoo and Hotmail. You can avoid this by adding the email addresses below to your contacts. Please also consider providing us with an alternative email address to contact you.
ALL users: Please add the following email addresses to your contacts to ensure our emails get to your inbox:
Primary Office: primaryoffice@britishschoolmuscat.com
Senior Office: senioroffice@britishschoolmuscat.com
Communications: communications@britishschoolmuscat.com
IT Team and Parent Portal: portal@britishschoolmuscat.com
Enrichment Office: enrichment@britishschoolmuscat.com
Our Weekly Newsletters are sent every Wednesday so please keep an eye out for them. Please also check these Notices Sites regularly to keep up to date with information.
"No nuts" at BSM
"No nuts" at BSM
Here at BSM we recognise that food allergies are a serious concern. 1 in 50 children have an allergy to nuts with some having severe, life threatening reactions (Anaphylaxis). In order to protect our students with severe nut allergies, we have a no nut policy.
We ask that no nuts or nut products are brought into school. This includes:
Any type of nuts
Pesto
Peanut butter
Nutella
Nougat and Marzipan
Sesame seed rolls (we also have children severely allergic to sesame seeds)
Any food items containing nuts - Chocolates, cereal bars, cakes, biscuits etc.
Many thanks for your support with keeping our children safe.
Kind Regards
BSM Nurses
Maths Resources
Maths Resources
Please cllick below to read the calculation policy and objectives for each year group:
LfL and Learning Haven Sites
LfL and Learning Haven Sites
Please follow the below links to offer support to your children throughout the year.
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