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Career Week

Preparing ISB students for the future

Secondary Parents in the loop 25-26

"Dare to Do"

Week 25

(WEEK B)

Calendar for the week

Mon 09.03.26

Nuzul Al-Quran (school closure)

Tue 10.03.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time
IB Art exhibition

Wed 11.03.26

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 assembly; KS4&5 tutor time
IGCSE Oral exams
IB Art exhibition
GLS: Dare to Speak Finals

Thu 12.03.26

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 tutor time; KS4&KS5 assemblies
IGCSE Oral exams
IB Art exhibition
Term Two reports published

Fri 13.03.26

Last day of Term 2
7.15 - 7.25am: House meetings
Achievement assemblies

Lots are coming up!

13th – March: DofE Silver and Gold trip
30th March: First day of Term Three

Term Three highlights

We are already looking forward to Term 3. The big focus will be on preparations for the final IG and IB exams. Year 10&12 will also be sitting exams in June. Other things to look forward to include

Hari Raya celebrations

Borneo Global International Conference (BGIC)

KS3 Enrichment and OE Trip week

Pre-U Graduation 2026

IG Celebration 2026

House events including Table Tennis, Sports Day, House lip-sync

Main Notices

BIG thanks and well done to

U13 FOBISIA – we are proud of you!

Careers Week

Careers Week 2026 has included a fun celebrity past-careers guessing competitions and themed assemblies focused on staying adaptable in a changing careers landscape. Secondary students have also been able to attend daily careers talks from businesses across Brunei including Royal Brunei Airlines, BIBD and BSP. Our visitors included some ISB parents so huge thanks to them for volunteering to share their career experience and advice! On Friday, Careers Week culminated in the Careers Fair where Secondary students met with representatives from over 15 institutions, exploring a wide range of higher education opportunities in Brunei and beyond.

Dare to Speak Finals

We are very much looking forward to the final head-to-head finals next Wednesday. We are fortunate to have some guest judges for this amazing House event including Rozana Yunos - Brunei Advanced Speakers Club and was a panelist multiple time Dj Nadzri - Renowned Host, Emcee, Radio DJ.

Maths Week

Next week we will be celebrating Maths Week across the school with a range of fun activities designed to promote curiosity, challenge, and enjoyment of mathematics.

As part of the week, KS4 students will attend an assembly exploring “How Things Go Viral”, looking at the mathematics behind how ideas, trends, and information spread.

Students will also be able to take part in the return of the popular Pi Challenge, where they attempt to memorise and recite as many digits of π as possible to earn house points and a place on the 2026 leaderboard.

In addition, there will be a “Beat the IB” challenge, where Year 8 and Year 9 students can test their problem-solving skills by competing against IB Mathematics students for house points and bragging rights.

OE Enrichment Week

You can still sign up for the Temburong trips – please do!

Alternative activities for those in school are now being planned for

Year 11 IGCSE support

We have put various additional support in place for Year 11 during the ‘last leg’ of their IGCSE journey. Students MUST take advantage of this support and use our teachers to the maximum. We are here to help you succeed.

Y11 Subject Clinics – a selection of lunchtime and after school clinics offered exclusively to Y11 students by staff to focus on specific aspects of exam preparation.

Y11 Revision Packet – Cambridge exam board Learner guides.

ISB Revision websites – a selection of online websites that students can use to independently revise from.

Reminders

Ramadan arrangements at ISB – see the attached linked letter
Pick up time 11.45 am (on Fridays)
Drop off – Be on time (7.10am!) Be Safe!
Last day Term 2: (Friday) 13 March 2026
1st day of Term 3: (Monday) 30 March 2026
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

Huge congratulations to our FOBISIA students for their incredible achievements! Well, done! Also, well done to all year 7 students who participated in the ''Dare to Do" speech competition! Next week we are looking forward to Math's Week across the school. Lots of fun activites to join in!

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Year 8&9 HoY Weekly Message

It has been a busy and exciting week for our Year 8 and Year 9 students as we have taken part in Careers Week. Students have had the opportunity to attend a range of talks, assemblies and the Careers Fair, which have helped them begin thinking about the many different pathways and opportunities available to them in the future. It has been great to see students engaging with the visitors, asking thoughtful questions and showing curiosity about different careers.

Next week we are looking forward to Maths Week across the school. There will be a range of fun activities and challenges taking place throughout the week. I might be a little biased as a maths teacher, but it is definitely one of the best weeks in the school calendar!

This weekend is also a long weekend, with school closed on Monday, and after next week we will reach the end of term. I hope students enjoy the long weekend and return refreshed for our final week.

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend.

Year 10&11 HoY Weekly Message

Year 11 have been working hard as many have attended additional support for subject clinics. Teachers will give tips and suggestions for effective revision over the 2-week holiday during lessons next week. It is of course crucial that students dedicate significant amounts of time to independent revision over the upcoming holiday period. If any students have any doubt about exactly what they should be working on over the holiday they must ask their teachers, who will be more than happy to repeat their suggestions. There will only be a few weeks left of lessons once they return (with the final day of lessons before study leave being on Wednesday 22 April).

Year 10 and Year 11 engaged fully with the Careers week activities and the Careers Fair and it is great to see a large number of Year 10s (and a few Year 11s) fully involved with preparation for the upcoming BGIC event.

Year 12 & 13 HoY Weekly Message

Year 12 have had an important week with the first deadline for the Extended Essay taking place. It is vital that students make every effort to meet school deadlines and communicate with their teachers/supervisors when they need help. These are essentials that will help Year 12 continue to make good progress throughout the IB. They have also had a headstart on the how to

Year 13 have been busy this week with the IB Language orals taking place – I'm glad to say that students still seemed to be smiling afterwards, so it looks as though all went well! Year 13 also had the opportunity this week to consider their financial wellbeing for the future in a session run by an external financial adviser in which they considered their potential expenses, necessities and savings.

Pre U students have also been able to benefit from a range of speakers throughout Careers Week sharing their experiences and answering questions and this will culminate in the Careers Fair on Friday.

Head of Residence Weekly Message:

It has been a positive and calm week in the ISB Residence, with a number of meaningful moments for our boarders.

This week, our boarders took part in their self-organised Brunei’s National Day celebrations, which was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn more about the country we are fortunate to live and study in. Events such as this help boarders develop a deeper understanding of local culture and traditions while strengthening their sense of global awareness.

As the holy month of Ramadan continues, the Residence community has been mindful and respectful in supporting those who are fasting. Boarders and staff have been considerate of the different routines that come with Ramadan, particularly around meals, evening activities, and rest. It has been encouraging to see the community demonstrate kindness, understanding, and cultural respect during this important time.

Overall, it has been a quiet and settled week in the Residence, with students focusing on their studies as exams and assessments approach. Staff have been pleased with the positive atmosphere in the house and the way boarders continue to support one another in their daily routines.

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