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21st ISB BGIC

Secondary Parents in the loop 25-26

"Dare to Do"

Week 29

(WEEK B)

Calendar for the week

Mon 20.04.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time
Y12 Geo Trip

Tue 21.04.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time
Y12 Geo Trip

Wed 22.04.26

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 assembly; KS4&5 tutor time
DofE Exhibitions and group photo | Piano steps
DofE Poster link here.
Y11 final day assembly | 12.45pm

Thu 23.04.26

7.15am: House meetings
Y12 Academic Confidence Day

Fri 24.04.26

ISB Brunei Red Crescent First Aid Training (Invited BRC Student Members only*)

Coming up

20th April – 19th June – IGCSE Final Exams
24th April – 20th May – IB Final Exams
25th April – Written Malay O Level Exams
25th April – Residence Community Project Day – 2
27th April – Book Week Dress up day
27th April – Academic Confidence Day Y10
29th April – Academic Confidence Day Y7 & Y8
29th April - UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge
30th April – SSRU Mid-Year Ugama Oral exams (students list)

Main Notices

BIG thanks to

BGIC 2026: Every single student who helped, supported, led and participated in the conference and especially to our General Secretaries and Chairs. It was a fantastic student-led conference where you developed an understanding of a whole range of issues linked to energy and sustainability, as well as the workings behind policy change processes. You developed skills in critical thinking, diplomacy and open-mindedness, reasoning, research, and communication. This is what you are about and need for life. This is what it means to be ISB! Well done and keep on inspiring, shaping and building!

Year 8&9 Music Showcase: Well done to every single Y8&9 student for showing creativity, collaboration and commitment on Wednesday and through the whole process that led to such as wonderful night. Thank you to all our parents and families for supporting your children through this journey. ‘Keep on believing’.

ToK exhibition 2026: Well done to our amazing Y12 Tokers for a fantastic exhibition provoking thought and supporting us all in looking at knowledge from different perspectives!

Hari Raya@the residence: What a lovely celebration for Hari Raya@theresidence – dance, poetry, singing, quizzes, games and of course great food and company. Selemat Hari Raya!

Year 13 – Class of 2026: Well done on reaching this huge milestone! What you have achieved is far more than finishing IB and reaching the end of your ISB journey. You have grown into confident and responsible young people capable of bringing positive change for yourselves and the world. We are proud of you! Good luck in your finals! ALWAYS ISB!

Year 11 Last day – Wednesday 22 April

Registration and lessons 1-4 as normal. Final Assembly in Theatre for Students and parents from 12:45 (this will include speeches of thanks from Students to Year 11 teachers).

Exam timetables

All full IGCSE and IB exam timetables are found on the Sec Parent Website HERE and on Student SharePoint HERE

If you have any questions, then please contact PMcGhee@ac.isb.edu.bn

Year 11 Last Day – Wednesday 22 April

Registration and lessons 1-4 as normal. Final Assembly in Theatre for Students and parents from 12:45 (this will include speeches of thanks from Students to Year 11 teachers). We look forward to welcoming our Y11 parents and families.

Y12 Academic Confidence Day-Friday 24 April

Check the 1-2-1 schedule and be on time. Make these conversations count. They are there to help you reflect and grow.

Book Week – w/b 27th April

See poster for details and this LINK

Friday pick-up

PLEASE COLLECT YOUR CHILD PROMPTLY AT 11.40am on FRIDAY. Many students are still waiting for pick up beyond 12pm.

ECA and enrichment

OE International Trip to Kinabalu – June 9-12, 2026 (Tuesday to Friday)

OE Temburong Trip - June 10-12, 2026 (Wednesday to Friday)

ISB school-based enrichment week - June 10-12, 2026 (Wednesday to Friday)

Years 7-9, Local Trip to Temburong—Deadline of registration is Monday, 27th April 2026.

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

Year 7  HoY Weekly Message

It has been another positive and busy week for our Year 7 students. It’s been fantastic to see how well they continue to settle into school life, showing growing confidence, independence and enthusiasm across their lessons. In lessons, teachers have noted strong participation and a positive attitude towards learning. Many students are continuing to build excellent routines, and we are encouraging them to stay organised, keep up with homework, and maintain a balance between schoolwork and wellbeing.

As always, our focus remains on supporting students both academically and pastorally. Tutors have been continuing check-ins with students to ensure everyone feels supported and ready to learn.

A reminder to please keep an eye on Edulink for any updates and to support your child in coming to school prepared each day.

Year 8&9  HoY Weekly Message

It has been another positive and productive week in school.

A real highlight this week was the Music Showcase. We are incredibly proud of the students who performed — their confidence, dedication, and talent were fantastic to see. It was a wonderful reminder of the wide range of musical ability we have within our school community.

We have also had students taking part in BGIC this week. They have represented the school brilliantly, showing great teamwork, commitment, and enthusiasm — we are very proud of their efforts.

As we move forward, I would also like to remind you that the deadline for the Temburong trip is fast approaching. If you would like your child to take part, please ensure that you have signed them up before the deadline to avoid disappointment.

Year 10&11 HoY Weekly Message

Only 3 days of lessons to go for Year 11 before they finish with their Final Assembly on Wednesday 22nd at 12:45 and then go on study leave. I am very much hoping that I will see lots of them in school during the Study Leave period, making use of their teachers, and submitting practice questions for feedback. If experience of previous cohorts is anything to go by, stress levels tend to peak just before final exams start and then steadily decline as students get into the rhythm and start ticking those exams off. My message at assembly this week was about Year 11 supporting each other through this with kindness and empathy (and also remembering not to distract each other during focused study time).

It was lovely to hear lots of really positive feedback about the Year 10s involved in BGIC. With Year 11s and Year 13s departing for study leave the Year 10s can step up as senior role models for Years 7-9. They are a positive and energetic year group so long may that continue.

Head of Residence Weekly Message:

Life in the Residence It has been an incredibly vibrant and inspiring couple of weeks in the Residence, with our boarders taking the lead in both professional exploration and cultural celebration. We were honoured to welcome two distinguished representatives from Royal Brunei Airlines to the Residence: Flight Officer Yasmin Emilia Sheikh Rashid and Associate Counsellor Farah Farhanah Sheikh Khalid. They shared powerful insights into their personal career journeys, emphasising the vital roles that resilience and inclusivity play in the aviation industry and beyond. What was originally planned as a 40-minute session quickly evolved into a 90-minute deep dive, fueled by our students’ insightful questions and genuine curiosity. It was a fantastic opportunity for our boarders to see first-hand where dedication and a global mindset can lead.

Following the term's festivities, our boarders organised a wonderful student-led Hari Raya event. This celebration was a true testament to the student agency we champion in the Residence. From coordinating the cultural activities to sharing the significance of the traditions with their peers, our students took full ownership of the evening.

The atmosphere was one of warmth and community, providing a beautiful space for students of all backgrounds to come together, enjoy festive treats, and celebrate the spirit of togetherness that defines our Residence family.

Lastly

Exams are nearly with us!