At BIS, creativity, collaboration, and curiosity are bringing learning to life across both Primary and Secondary classrooms. Whether experimenting with parachute designs in the chemistry lab or creating immersive role-play experiences in Chinese lessons, our students are building confidence, communication, and real-world problem-solving skills through hands-on learning.
Written by Mr. Alan , May 2026
In a lively Year 7 science lab, the mission is simple yet deceptive: using only tape and paper, design a parachute that slows the descent of a rubber duck. Dropped from a standard height, each duck becomes a test pilot for the invisible forces of air resistance, drag, and terminal velocity.
What will students do? Will they use their research skills learned from class to emulate preexisting successful designs? Or will they channel their inner creativity, throwing whatever designs that come to mind at the problem? Every student leaves arguing about design, thinking like real engineers.
This week, the Year 3 Lions Chinese as First Language class reviewed Unit 1 through an exciting and immersive “Park Role-Play Experience” that transformed the classroom into a lively world of creativity and communication.
Highlight 2: Real-Life Scenarios, Endless Imagination
The “park” quickly became full of energy and excitement. At the open-air theatre, every student took on an important role: enthusiastic tour guides welcomed visitors, ticket inspectors carefully checked tickets, hosts confidently introduced performances, and dancers delivered wonderful shows. Students worked together to organise programmes, sort tickets, and rehearse performances, earning rounds of applause from their “visitors.”
Near the pagoda, a special activity invited visitors to “Recite an Ancient Poem for a Free Photo Opportunity at the Top.” The area was filled with the sound of poetry recitations as students eagerly took on the challenge and posed for photos afterwards. Meanwhile, the restaurant offered both Chinese and Western dishes, including pizza, hamburgers, fried rice, and a variety of drinks — all proving extremely popular. Some student tour guides even helped visitors plan their routes and introduced famous attractions around the park, receiving plenty of praise along the way.
Highlight 3: Collaboration and Practical Language Learning
Through group collaboration, students and teachers became cheerful “park visitors,” while student “staff members” warmly guided guests, ensured safety, and solved problems throughout the experience. In these natural and meaningful interactions, students practised location vocabulary, directional phrases, and polite expressions while strengthening both their spoken Chinese and teamwork skills.
The children were fully immersed in their self-created “park world” — improving staff badges, refining service procedures, rehearsing theatre performances, and designing even more creative menus. Through authentic creation and interaction, learning happened naturally and joyfully. We look forward to even more wonderful surprises ahead.
We will continue exploring ways to bring Chinese learning to life.
Post time: May-19-2026
