In the loop

DofE Award Ceremony, 23rd April 2026

Secondary Parents in the loop 25-26

"Dare to Do"

Week 31

(WEEK B)

Calendar for the week

Mon 04.05.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time

Tue 05.05.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time

Wed 06.05.26

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 assembly; KS4 & 5 tutor time
Parents Evening Y10 & Y12 | 3.00pm

Thu 07.05.26

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

Fri 08.05.26

7.15am: House meetings

Coming up

14th May: Production rehearsal
15th – 17th May: Brunei National Swim

Main Notices

KS3 Dare to Do Week

Programme coming out soon for all on-campus students during the enrichment week

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.

Tech Leaders are promoting an e-waste collection

Link to E-waste Presentation for Students: https://canva.link/moqysr7dyhjvydj

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

Friday pick-up

Friday pick up time: Your parent/driver MUST be ready to collect you at 11.40am

Notice – IMPORTANT

All ugama students are kindly reminded to bring their Ugama attire.
Please collect you child on time
For H&S reasons, no child should be on site unsupervised after 2.30pm. If a student does not have an ECA then they need to go home.

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

Year 7  HoY Weekly Message

It has been another fantastic week in Year 7, with a real highlight being our Literacy Day on Wednesday 📚✨

Led by our incredible English team, the day was full of energy,

creativity and a genuine love of reading and writing. Students took part in a range of exciting activities designed to stretch their imagination, develop their skills and celebrate the power of words. It was wonderful to see such high levels of engagement across the year group, with students showing confidence, curiosity and enthusiasm throughout.

From creative writing to collaborative tasks, the quality of work produced has been something to be very proud of. Literacy is at the heart of all learning, and this day was a great reminder of just how important—and enjoyable—it can be.

As always, thank you for your continued support. We look forward to sharing more of our students’ successes with you next week!

Year 8&9  HoY Weekly Message

It has been another busy and positive week for Year 8 and Year 9. This week, we have really enjoyed taking part in Book Week, with students engaging in a range of activities to celebrate reading and the importance of books. It has been lovely to see so many students getting involved and showing enthusiasm for reading. Year 8 also participated in a STEM Day activity, where students had the opportunity to work collaboratively, think creatively, and apply their problem-solving skills in a different context. It was great to see their teamwork and resilience on display throughout the day. As we move into the final part of term, please continue to encourage your child to stay organised with their homework, equipment, and preparation for lessons.

Year 10&11 HoY Weekly Message

The Year 11s are of course now fully up and running with their final exams and seem fully “locked-in”, as they would say. Their focus for the next few weeks is clear and obvious. They seem to be handling things well so far, but we are always here to help if they need any additional support. We look forward to celebrating with them on June 13 at the Radisson, when exams are all over. Details about ticket purchase for that event will be coming out shortly.

Year 10 continue to move through significant chunks of their IGCSE syllabuses, before there will be a consolidation and assessment phase as they approach their End of Year Exams, starting immediately after the mid-term break. Time in GLS in the last few weeks before the mid-term break will be devoted to revision strategy tips, and teachers will also be providing guidance and topic lists for each individual subject.

It hasn’t all been work and no play, of course. Book week activities were great fun and the array of costumes on display on Monday were impressive.

Year 12&13  HoY Weekly Message

Our Year 13 students have hit the ground running this week with the first of the IB exams taking place. It has been great to see so many students coming into school to revise, get help from teachers, and support each other – let's keep it up! You will also have received information this week regarding the Year 13 Graduation Ceremony taking place on Saturday 23rd May where we will celebrate all of our graduating students and their achievements.

An important date for your calendar coming up next week with the Year 12 Parents Evening taking place on Wednesday 6th May. This is an ideal opportunity for you as parents to have a chat with teachers to discuss progress, concerns and next steps. This will hopefully prove invaluable in the lead up to the End of Year exams which will take place directly after the Mid-Term break. We hope to see as many parents there as possible but as always, if you are unable to attend, please do let us know if you have any specific questions or concerns.

Head of Residence Weekly Message:

It has been a notably calm and purposeful week in the Residence, with a quieter schedule of visitors allowing all boarders to focus fully on their academic priorities. This has been particularly beneficial for our Year 13 and Year 11 boarders, many of whom are currently on study leave. It has been excellent to see the common room used so productively, with a focused and supportive study environment developing naturally among the students.

The Year 13 IB examinations have now begun, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey. Our Year 11 students are also in the midst of their examination period. We are very proud of the mature and disciplined approach our boarders are showing, supporting one another, managing their time effectively, and engaging positively with their revision routines. The Residence team continues to provide a structured environment, alongside wellbeing support, to help them navigate this demanding period.

Alongside this academic focus, we have ensured opportunities for balance and well-being. On Sunday morning, our 7-day boarders took part in an early start to enjoy a community wellbeing walk around Bandar Seri Begawan, where roads were closed to support this initiative. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to get fresh air, engage in light exercise, and reset before the week ahead, an important reminder of the value of maintaining physical and mental wellbeing during exam season.

As always, we continue to monitor student wellbeing closely, encouraging healthy routines around sleep, nutrition, and study balance. Thank you for your ongoing support during this important time of the academic year.

Lastly

Exams are nearly with us!