Archived News 201819T3

Creative Writers visit Nursery

On Tuesday, the Creative Writing club went on the move! Mrs Edwards and seven Year 6 students took their craft to Nursery 5, regaling the Infant children with stories that they had written, and in some cases, illustrated. It was a wonderful opportunity for the Creative Writing club members to share their writing with an eager audience. We found out what was hiding under Noah's bed, looked closely at the importance of friendship and learned valuable life lessons. A great way to end the year! Here is a photo album of the morning.

A Celebration of French

This week's assembly was a French spectacular, featuring a virtual tour of Paris, guided by a group of our learners of French. At the assembly, I learned the French word for a rainbow, which I don't remember learning when I last studied French, forty years ago. We were entertained by super-confident mime artists. There were songs with French words that we could all join in and sing along. I enjoyed the song about the weather. We are all so very, very fortunate to have the chance to learn multiple languages at school. Here is a Google photo album of pictures taken at the assembly.

Looking ahead: Transition Morning

On Thursday 27 June, we plan to have Transition Morning, from 0800 for the first two hours of the day. During that period, students will spend time in the area of the school they'll be in next term. They will get to know the routines of their new year group and preview some of their future learning. Students who are leaving BSB at the end of this term will still take part in the Transition Morning, because the learning they will undertake in their new schools may well be very similar to ours.

Year 3 Roman Day

Friends, Romans, countrymen: lend me your ears. Today, Ancient Rome was re-created in the Year 3 corridor and classrooms. Emperors, centurions, chefs, soldiers, slaves and all manner of characters proudly showed off their exhibits at their special Roman Museum. There was much to learn and even some delicious, authentic Roman foods to try, with recipe cards to take home. What a super, immersive experience for children and adults alike, bringing learning to life in so many ways. Thank you to everyone who made the day possible, by creating the wonderful museum exhibits, costumes and dishes. Here is a Google photo album of the day.

Ice Creams & Books

Eager readers had a special treat in the library after school on Monday this week to celebrate the thousands and thousands of words they had read - the totals were verified by the Accelerated Reader website. Each time a student finished a book, they registered it on Accelerated Reader and answered a quiz to prove they really had read all the way to the end. Ms Kadijha organised an ice cream afternoon for those who'd read the most words. Well done, and please keep on reading! There is no better way to improve your English - including your writing - than by reading every day. As well as reading to yourself, try to find time to read to someone else. Studies have shown that children who regularly have stories read to them become better at language skills as they grow up.

Scientific Success

This week's Science Fair presentations in Years 3 and 4 were the scenes of much hypothesising, predicting, concluding, and skilful, entertaining public speaking. The children declared their findings with confidence and verve, putting their parents and teachers on the spot, with well-targeted questions to check how attentively we adults had been listening. "But you gave us too much information," remarked one mum, smiling. Parents who gave correct answers took home commemorative stickers as a memento of the day. Many thanks to all who found time to attend the fairs. Here is a Google photo album.

Charity Cookie Sale

Ryle in Class 6.09 and his mum organised a Cookie Sale this week in aid of the Migrant Workers Protection Society, a BSB-approved charity. They sold hundreds of cookies during each of the three first breaks of the day, raising BD259. It was wonderful to see all the students queuing so politely and patiently, awaiting their turn to buy a cookie. Greedy Mr Howe bought two (although I did wait until everyone else had a turn before buying a second one).

A huge THANK YOU to the PCC and everyone who contributed...

...to the terrific Staff Appreciation Day today. There was endless, delicious food for teachers and all school staff, and a lovely atmosphere of value and support, throughout the day. Parents appeared at perfect moments, when staff were at their hungriest, with trays of delectable delicacies and invigorating victuals. As well as the fantastic food, the heart-warming messages of support on the appreciation boards were enlivening to read. It was a really special day and meant a great deal to us all. Heartfelt thanks to all our parents who help us in so many, many ways, to do the most wonderful job in the world - educating the adults of the future.

On Thursday, students came to school wearing numerical clothes and brought Maths Week to a conclusion with a fun-filled, mathematical treasure hunt. Working in groups led by Year 6 captains, they moved around the school, following clues and working together to solve a variety of mathematical challenges. With 44 groups of children attending 44 separate stations, it was certainly an energetic way to end the week. Here are some photos of the day - and here are some more.

The Giving Tree

Class 3.05 reminded us how important it is to be generous and kind, through their assembly performance this afternoon. If we think of others, we soon find that others think of us too. Happiness really is, as the song goes, just like a magic penny - happiness bounces back and multiplies when you spread it around. Here is a photo album of the assembly performance - my thanks to Mrs Hassett for the photos in the album, and to Mr Humphreys for the photos of this week's certificate winners, below.

End of Year Trip and Fun Day: Sunday 30 June

We are planning our end-of-year trip and fun day, to take place in the final week of the school year, on Sunday 30 June. Years 4, 5 and 6 hope to visit Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park. Year 3 are looking forward to fun activities in school, and a cinema visit, on the same day. The arrangements depend on whether the LPoD trip for Years 4, 5 and 6 goes ahead. So far, we have just under half the Yes responses we need to make the trip viable; however, the parents of some 300 students in Years 4, 5 and 6 have yet to respond to the Google form . If you are the parent of a student in Year 4, 5 or 6 and you have not yet responded, please would you do so as soon as possible? For Year 3 parents, Mrs Drennan will be sending you information about the Fun Day as soon as it is available.

Today's assembly: Agents of Change

Class 3.07 taught us ways to make the world a better place this afternoon, through their splendid performance, which you can see in the video. Through the theme of Everyday Superheroes, they showed us how to shake off the negatives and be a positive person; make the right choices, and be the change that you want to see in the world. My thanks to Mrs Hassett and Ms Mohi for taking pictures of the assembly, which have been placed in this Google photo album.

Respect!

Full respect to Class 3.10 for today's assembly performance. They delivered a clear message to us all, about the importance of respecting those around us. When the character of Mr Rude came onto the stage, putting his tongue out, saying unkind things about people's appearance, and being generally horrible to everyone, we all agreed that he needed to change his attitude. Like all good stories, the show ended happily, with Mr Rude mending his impolite ways and learning to get on happily with those around him. I'm glad that none of the students is really like Mr Rude. Here is a Google photo album of today's assembly.

Ramadan Mubarak

Since the Holy Month of Ramadan began this week, we have been getting used to our slightly different timetable and it is working very well. All three parts of the school are running special charity events to help those less fortunate than ourselves at this special time of year - there is more information below. Best wishes for Ramadan to the whole BSB community, from all of us here in the junior school.

Boxes of Joy

Message from the Junior Charity Committee

In keeping with the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the BSB Charity Committee has decided to run a month-long donation drive. Form teachers will coordinate with their students to bring in items for a donation box full of everyday practical and food items, which will be presented to the Migrant Workers Protection Society (MWPS). The MWPS collects donations to help alleviate some of the challenges faced by migrant workers. We are looking forward to once again supporting the MWPS in this process.

The drive will start on Sunday 12th May. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in making this charity drive a success.

DELF exam - report from Mme Charlotte

After being trained during the DELF club, Year 6 pupils, Sara, Waseela, Hriday, Aryan, Zaid and Ayaan were ready to do their first DELF exam last Saturday at the Alliance Francaise of Bahrain. The evaluation was based on the writing, reading, listening and speaking' competencies of A1 level.

We wish them all the best and we will be waiting eagerly for their results.

Bonne chance! Here is a Google photo album from DELF exam day.

New Head Student Team

This afternoon, last term's Head Girl, Sophia, and Head Boy, Yahya, handed over their badges to the incoming team, pictured here, who take on the Head Student Team responsibilities for the remainder of the school year. We thank the outgoing team, including Deputy Head Boy Zayan and Deputy Head Girl Leyan, for their leadership, and we extend a warm welcome to:

Term 3 Head Student Team

• Head Girl: Maria 6.09

• Head Boy: Nirvan 6.04

• Deputy Head Girl: Mariam 6.06

• Deputy Head Boy: Aden 6.09

Slow Art Day

What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?

--William Henry Davies

Great works of art, generally, take time to create. It also takes time to absorb the beauty, depth and content of a work of art. That's why, each year, we devote a day of teaching and learning to art - appreciating great art, and creating works of our own. Today, students in Years 3 to 6 spent time looking, long and hard, at works of art, and were amazed at the things they began to notice after a few minutes of quiet, focused viewing. Here is a Google photo album of some of the day's work.

Showcase Performances

On Tuesday afternoon, junior students who have been rehearsing at break times with Mrs Carter performed together in the Multi Purpose Hall, before an audience of their parents and many of their classmates. My thanks to Mr Carter, who captured the whole event on video and has kindly presented us with an edited version which you can view.

Below are two videos from this afternoon's junior assembly, at which Year 5 instrumentalists showed off their skills. The performances proved that the young musicians had put in many hours of practice and reached a commendable standard. Here are more photos from the assembly.