In the loop

Year 13 Final Assembly

Secondary Parents in the loop 25-26

"Dare to Do"

Week 30

(WEEK A)

Calendar for the week

Saturday 25.04.26

Written Malay O Level Exams
ISB Brunei Red Crescent First Aid Training (Invited BRC Student Members only*

Mon 27.04.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time
Academic Confidence Day Y10
Book Week Dress up day

Tue 28.04.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time

Wed 29.04.26

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 assembly; KS4 & 5 tutor time
Academic Confidence Day and theme days Y7 & Y8
UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge

Thu 30.04.26

7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 tutor time; KS4 & KS5 assemblies
SSRU Mid-Year Ugama Oral exams

Fri 01.05.26

7.15am: House meetings

Coming up

30th April – 5th May – SSRU Mid Year Ugama Oral exams
6th May: Parents Evening Y10 & Y12
11th May: Gauss Maths Contest Y9
14th May: Production rehearsal
15th – 17th May: Brunei National Swim

Main Notices

BIG thanks to

Our Year 13s for the service you have provided the school. You are true ambassadors of ISB and we wish you every success in your exams and futures.
All our DofE awardees – great achievement - to all bronze, silver and gold winners – you inspire us all to show courage
As aways, thank you to our parents and families! Your support and encouragement for the school and your students is the reason for the success of our students academically and socially.

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

KS3 Table Tennis Championships

Congratulations to all the participants and especially to Stanley in Y8 for being the KS3 Champion of Champions!

Book Week – w/b 27th April

See poster for details and this LINK

Friday pick-up

Friday pick up time: Your parent/driver MUST be ready to collect you at 11.40am
TOK Movie of the Month- April 2026 -🍿 Movie: Inception (2010), 2 hours 28 minutes

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.

ECA notice – IMPORTANT

For safeguarding reasons, students who have an ECA at 4pm or later need to go home as the school does not have the staff to supervise these students and ensure their safety.

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

Year 7  HoY Weekly Message

This week, Year 7 took part in their first mentor–mentee session, which was a lovely opportunity to begin building new connections across the year group. Students enjoyed getting to know one another, making new friends, and meeting different teachers in a relaxed and supportive setting. It was fantastic to see such positive engagement and confidence as they continue to settle into life in Secondary.

Year 8&9  HoY Weekly Message

We have had another positive and productive week in school, with students continuing to engage well in their learning and wider school life.

A reminder that it is the last chance to sign up for the upcoming local trips. If you would like your child to take part, please ensure you complete the sign-up and make payment promptly to secure their place.

Looking ahead to next week, we are excited to be celebrating Book Week. Students are encouraged to take part in the activities planned, and we are kicking things off with a dress-up day on Monday. We look forward to seeing the creativity and enthusiasm from our students as they celebrate their love of reading.

This week, we also marked Earth Day, taking time to reflect on the importance of caring for our environment. Alongside this, we continue to remind students of the importance of being kind and respectful to one another in everything they do.

Finally, to wish our Year 11 students the very best of luck in their upcoming exams.

Year 10&11 HoY Weekly Message

A huge thank you to our Year 11 Celebration Committee for organising the Final Year 11 Assembly and for all the kind words that students said about their teachers. They have been reminded many times that we are here to help them over the coming weeks as they tackle their IGCSE exams. We of course wish them all the best of luck.

For Year 10, our focus will now turn to preparing for the revision-run-in to their End of Year exams, starting the first day back after the mid-term break. We have some study skills and revision skills sessions planned for GLS in the weeks running up to the mid-term break and teachers will be setting out what will need to be covered and will be giving students their top-tips about how to prepare.

Head of Residence Weekly Message:

It has been a week of significant transitions and inspiring "next steps" for our boarders. From celebrating the conclusion of formal classes to looking ahead at high-level careers, the atmosphere in Residence has been one of focused ambition and community spirit. We were honoured to welcome Dr Norasiah Ahmad to the residence this week. She provided a fascinating insight into the world of medical careers, specifically sharing her unique experiences as a doctor within the Royal Military Medical corps.

Our boarders were highly engaged, asking thoughtful questions about the rigors and rewards of a life in medicine. It is these moments of exposure to professional excellence that help our students clarify their own aspirations. Our Year 13 students have officially begun their study leave. It has been brilliant to see the Common Room transformed into a hub of academic focus; seeing them support one another while diving into their revision has been a highlight for the staff. Additionally, several Year 13s attended a Scholarship Briefing, ensuring they are fully prepared for the applications and interviews awaiting them in the coming week.

Wednesday marked the official last day of school for our Year 11 boarders before they too move into their study leave period. There was a lovely mix of nostalgia and excitement in the air as they wrapped up their final lessons, and we are looking forward to supporting them through their upcoming exam season. Finally, a huge well-done to our Year 10 Duke of Edinburgh boarders, who headed off to a Celebration Dinner this week. It was wonderful to see their hard work and resilience recognized—a fitting reward for the commitment they have shown to the program.

A Note for Parents: As study leave begins for our senior years, please be assured that the Residence team is providing a structured and supportive environment to ensure every student finds the right balance between rigorous revision and essential wellbeing.

Lastly

Exams are nearly with us!