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Congratulations to UKMT Intermediate Maths Participants!

🎖️⭐ Congratulations to everyone who have participated in the recent UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge 2026. Special shoutout to those who achieved Gold, Silver or Bronze award! This year, we have 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 16 Bronze! This is a fantastic accomplishment and a reflection of your strong mathematical thinking, problem solving skills, and perseverance.

Secondary Parents in the loop 25-26

"Dare to Do"

Week 22 and 23

(WEEK B)

Calendar for the week

Mon 16.2.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time

Mon 23.2.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time
Half Term and National Day
U13 FOBISIA Games (all week)

Tue 24.2.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time

Wed 25.2.26

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 assemblies: KS4&5 tutor time

Thu 26.2.26

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 tutor time; KS4&KS5 assemblies

Fri 27.2.26

7.15 - 7.25am: National day assemblies

Lots are coming up!

17th to 23rd February: Half Term

17th February: Chinese New Year

19th February: First day of Ramadan (TBC)

20th February: Jan starter settling in reports

23rd February: National Day

23rd to 28th February: U13 FOBISIA Games
27th February: National Day assembly
2nd to 6th March: Career Week

4th March: DD3 data entry deadline; PASS survey

9th March: Nuzul Al-Quran (school closure)

10th to 12th March: IB Art exhibition

10th to 13th March: Maths Week
12th March: Term Two reports published

13th March: Last day of Term Two

13th – March: DofE Silver and Gold trip

30th March: First day of Term Three

Main Notices

Gōng xǐ fā cái. May the horse's energy carry you to new adventures and successes!
Ramadan Kareem over the coming weeks.
See Head of Secondary February Half Term Round-up
Well done to all 36 delegates who attended the FOBISIA MUN conference. We are sure that this experience is supporting you in becoming a truly global citizen.
Well done to all the students taking part in the ‘Dare to Speak’ we look forward to seeing you progress next half term
On Tuesday night, 6 bands played to lift the Battle of the Bands trophy. Congratulations to the Tropical Monkeys for an award-winning rendition of ‘Beaches’
We hope students and parents gained much from the various option evenings, parent-teacher meetings and university fairs and events that have taken place. Please keep talking with each other and your children about your ‘futures’ and see the Head of Year, Tutor and Ms Deacon for any personal advice and guidance.
Chinese New Year celebrations – wow – we were all blasted away by the creativity and talent shown in this amazing student-led cultural performance! Thank you
Vietnam CAS Trip for Year 10-13: Interested in a Community Action trip to Vietnam from 23rd to 28 June 2026? Have a look at this proposed trip information and itinerary and discuss it with your parents.

ISB_Yr 10-12_CIP 2026 (6D5N)

The deposit payment deadline for the KS3 Enrichment Programme trip is February 27, 2026.
ISB Brunei's red crescent membership is now open for registration for years 7–12

Reminders

Ramadan arrangements at ISB – see the attached linked letter

PE During Ramadan for Year 3 - Year 11

During Ramadan, PE lessons will continue in a supportive and considerate way for all students. Activities will be adapted to low-intensity and held indoors, with a focus on light movement, skill development, and teamwork rather than strenuous exercise. Students who are fasting will not be expected to overexert themselves, and staff will monitor wellbeing throughout lessons. All students are required to bring their full PE kit, including appropriate trainers, so they can participate comfortably and safely. If you have any concerns about your child’s participation during this period, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Do not forget to check ISB Instagram and FB for photos and stories!

Year 7  HoY Weekly Message

Firstly, well done to our INCREIDBLE year 7 performers in "Battle Of The Bands" this year! And congratulations on gaining SECOND PLACE! It has been a wonderfully creative week for Year 7! From the amazing masks created in Drama to the energy and enthusiasm shown during Battle of the Bands, our students have truly impressed us with their imagination and effort. It has been fantastic to see so much confidence, teamwork, and creativity on display. Well done to all of Year 7 for their hard work and commitment — we are very proud of them!

Year 8&9 HoY Weekly Message

A big well done to all of our Year 8 and 9 students for their continued positive attitude and steady effort in lessons this week. It has been lovely to see them engaging fully across subjects and maintaining good focus as we move towards the middle of term.

We also enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year in school — thank you to the students who contributed to the celebrations and helped make the occasion special for our school community. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm and respect shown throughout.

We are now almost at our mid-term break — just Monday to go! Please encourage students to use the weekend to stay organised, catch up on any outstanding work, and ensure they are fully prepared for the final day before the break.

A reminder to all students to regularly check Edulink for homework. Using Edulink effectively — checking tasks, meeting deadlines, and ticking off completed work — is one of the simplest ways to stay on track. Parents are also able to view homework set and see what has been completed, which can be a helpful way to support organisation at home.

Year 10&11 HoY Weekly Message

Fantastic effort by all Year 10 and 11s involved in the Chinese New Year Assembly for Secondary Students. Year 11 students were given clear targets to work on at PTMs and have started thinking about the next step beyond IGCSEs following the IB Options talk and subject fair.

A key target for some Year 10 pupils remains always meeting homework deadlines and a great way for students to do this is to always use Edulink effectively to tick off tasks when complete. Don’t forget that parents can access student Homework set in Edulink to see what has, and what hasn’t, been ticked off.

Year 12 & 13 HoY Weekly Message

Another busy week in ISB for our Pre-U students! Year 12 students worked very hard on delivering an amazing Chinese New Year Assembly for Secondary students showcasing impressive dancing, singing and a lion dance performance. Our Year 13 students have been using this week to take action on the feedback from both the mock exams and Parent-Teacher meetings this week – thank you to all who attended. Year 13 were also able to attend a session by Mrs. Deacon on coping with Peer Pressure at university as we continue to build their confidence towards taking their next steps.

Head of Residence Weekly Message:

It has been another brilliant week at the ISB Residence, full of learning, leadership, celebration, and community spirit.

We were grateful to welcome officers from the Royal Brunei Police Force, who delivered an important and thought-provoking presentation on bullying, its impact, and the real consequences of harmful behaviour. Our boarders engaged maturely, asked insightful questions, and reflected seriously on their responsibility to contribute to a safe and respectful community.

Our Year 12 CAS students did a fantastic job supporting Mr Boak during the Battle of the Bands event. It was wonderful to see them stepping up, communicating confidently with parents and students, and demonstrating collaboration and initiative in action. These authentic leadership moments are where so much growth happens.

Our Chinese New Year celebrations were a true highlight of the week. Brilliantly led by our Resident Leads, the evening was filled with performances, cultural pride, fun games, and community spirit. The leadership, organisation, and confidence shown by the students were outstanding.

We also enjoyed our mid-break holiday continental breakfast, a relaxed and enjoyable way to pause, connect, and share time together before the short break.

To round off the week, we welcomed Tom Graham, who delivered an inspiring session on the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai; exploring purpose, passion, strengths, and contribution. It was a powerful opportunity for students to reflect on who they are and who they are becoming.

Weeks like this remind us that boarding is about far more than accommodation. It is about developing character, leadership, cultural awareness, responsibility, and belonging.

Another fantastic week at the Residence.

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