
In the loop
Secondary Parents in the loop 25-26
"Dare to Do"
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Week 9 (WEEK A)
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Mon 20.10.25
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Tutor time: 7.15 - 7.25am
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Tue 21.10.25
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Tutor time: 7.15 - 7.25am
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Wed 22.10.25
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7.15 - 7.25am KS3 Assembly
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KS4: Tutor time
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GLS: International Day Prep
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Academic Confidence Day: Y11, 13
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Theme Day: Y11, 13
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Thu 23.10.25
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KS3: Tutor time
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7.15 - 7.25am KS4&5 Assembly
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Fri 24.10.25
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International Day
Coming up
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W/B 27th October: Well-being Week
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Thursday 30th October: Y7, Y8 & Y9 Academic Confidence Day.
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Main Notices
Y9, 11, 13 Parent-Teacher-Meetings
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We hope that you found these meetings useful and that they will support our partnership to ensure your child ‘excels’
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Please do contact the Secondary office if you need to speak with a teacher at anytime
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We will now be building on this event with 1-2-1 conversations between your child and their Tutor through ‘academic confidence days’ during the first and secondary week back. This 1-2-1 will seek to further support reflection and enable plans for action with support.
Theme Day: Y11, 13 (22.9.25)
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Y11: Future pathways and study skills (IBWR)
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Y13: Core support (Residence)
International Day (Friday 24.10.25)
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We look forward to a day of diversity and internationalism. See you there!
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Well-being Week (W/B 27.10.15)
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There are various activities throughout the week for your child to focus on their wellbeing. Mornings will start with a Wake Up, Shake Up session and then there will be opportunities to share messages of kindness and gratitude amongst the school community. Lunch breaks will see our students able to engage in a range of mindful and fun activities designed to promote their mental and physical well-being.
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Date: 31 Oct (Friday) Parent Workshop Mental Health First Aid Awareness RSVP this FORM
🕢 Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
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Details:
It is an informative and supportive session designed to help parents understand the fundamentals of mental health awareness and first aid.
This session will explore how to recognise early signs of stress, anxiety, and emotional distress in young people, and provide practical strategies for offering initial support and guidance.
Parents will learn:
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How to spot common signs of mental health challenges in children and teens
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Simple techniques to listen, respond, and reassure
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When and how to seek professional help
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Ways to promote positive mental well-being at home
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The session aims to empower parents with confidence and tools to support their child’s mental health and contribute to a caring, understanding community.
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Reminders
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Student dress code: ISB dark blue jumper or cardigan only please (no hoodies allowed)
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Punctuality matters: Please be on campus between 7-7.10am
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Academic ​
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Progress report guide is on our website HERE
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Student leadership 25-26
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Well done to Naomi and Aaryan on becoming Head Students!
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Thank you to Jasmine and Sequoia for all you have done for ISB!
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House Captain Elections this week!!
Enrichment, House and ECAs
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OE and DofE trips: please double check all letters, notices and get back to sec office or Head of Enrichment Ms Ashley Claveria
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Year 7 -9
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Years 8 & 9 OE Trip to Thailand is rescheduled to a later date. We will provide additional information about the trip after the break.
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Year 10&11
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Year 10 DofE Trip is on November 24-25 and 26-27, 2025.
Year 12&13
Lastly
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Have a great half term break and a great start to our second half term!
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Letters Sent Home
All: Head of Secondary end of half term 1 letter
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
Year 13
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