News - BIS 25-26 WEEKLY No.3 | Creative Learning & Growing Confidence

Each week, teachers from different sections of BIS share what has been happening in their classrooms and across the school. From creative projects and hands-on learning to new discoveries and meaningful experiences, this is a glimpse into the many ways our students learn, explore and grow.

This Week’s Contributors

Ms. Rachel, Nursery Lion Cubs Homeroom Teacher

Mr. Zanie, Year 1 Lions Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Aurora, Chinese Coordinator & Chinese Teacher

This is Me!
Written by Ms. Rachel, September 2026

Settling Into School

It has been a wonderful first three weeks at school! The children have settled into their new classroom routines beautifully, becoming more confident each day as they explore their environment, build friendships and get to know their teachers. We have loved watching their personalities shine through as they learn, play and grow together.Our First IEYC Theme

This week, we excitedly began our first IEYC theme, “This Is Me!” To spark the children’s curiosity and excitement, we held a very special class catwalk! Dressed in their favourite outfits and fanciest costumes, the children took turns walking down our red carpet, both independently and alongside their friends. They then had the opportunity to introduce themselves to the class using a microphone.

Some children were a little shy at first, while others were already confident performers! With a little encouragement and practice, everyone enjoyed their moment in the spotlight and proudly showed off their outfits.

Celebrating What Makes Us Unique

Our catwalk was a wonderful way to begin exploring individuality and celebrating the things that make each of us unique. Over the coming weeks, we will learn more about ourselves, our families and our friends, while exploring our likes and dislikes, feelings, similarities and differences. Through stories, discussions and play, the children will develop a greater understanding of their own identity while learning to appreciate and celebrate the individuality of those around them.

A Wonderful Start for Our Year 1 Lions

Written by Ms. Zanie , September 2026

Our new Year 1 Lions have spent their first month getting to know one another and their teachers. We have been reviewing and practising important classroom routines, including moving safely around the school. The children have also been adjusting to sharing the outdoor play areas with the rest of the Primary students during break times.

In the classroom, we have been developing our phonics skills and introducing high-frequency words, which will support the children’s reading and writing throughout the year. In Maths, we have been reviewing numbers and exploring estimation. The children have particularly enjoyed estimating quantities and predicting how long it will take them to complete everyday tasks, such as writing their names or lining up.

We are proud of how well our Year 1 Lions are settling in and look forward to a happy, productive and successful year together!

Year 8 Chinese Class: Little Restaurant Owners!

Written by Ms. Aurora, September 2026As part of their Chinese learning on the topic of Food and Drinks, our Year 8 students became “little restaurant owners” and designed their own Chinese menus.

From restaurant names and dishes to prices, students carefully planned their menus and let their creativity shine. They used the food-related vocabulary and expressions they had learned in class to write their menus in Chinese, while adding creative drawings and designs.Each menu showcased the students’ growing Chinese skills, creativity, and imagination. Through this real-world task, students not only consolidated their language learning but also enjoyed using Chinese to express their ideas and create something of their own.

Learning through creativity, applying language through practice, and growing through enjoyment, we are committed to making Chinese learning both meaningful and fun!

Post time: Sep-14-2026