Secondary Parents in the loop 25-26 

"Dare to Do"​

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Week 34

(WEEK A) ​​

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Calendar for the week

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Mon 25.05.26 

• 7.15 - 7.25 am: Tutor time 

• 11:50am- Meeting with Yr 11-12 Vietnam Trip students  

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Tue 26.05.26 

• 7.15 - 7.25 am: Tutor time 

• 2:30pm – Yr 7-9 Kota Kinabalu Trip meeting with students and parents at the ISB theatre. 

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Wed 27.05.26 - Fri 01.06.25

• Half Term Holiday 

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Week 35

(WEEK B) 

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Mon  01.06.26

• Half Term (RBAF)  

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Tue 02.06.26

• 7.15 - 7.25am: Tutor time 

• Maths Challenge 

• 2:30pm, ISB Theatre - Year 9 Temburong Trip Parents and Students Meeting  

• 2:30pm, B2-3 and B2-4 – Year 7 & 8 Temburong Trip Parents 

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Wed 03.06.26

• 7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 assembly; KS4 & 5 tutor time 

• GLS: Y7 Nationhood talk 

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Thurs 04.06.26

• 7.15 - 7.25am: KS3 tutor time 

• End of Year Exams (Y12 Study Leave) 

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Fri 05.06.26

• 7.15am: House meetings 

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Coming up ​

• 8th June: Y6&7 Music Showcase rehearsal 

• 8th-9th June: Y6 Experience Days 

• KS3 Dare to Do Week: 9th – 12th June: Kinabalu OE; 10th –12th June: Temburong OE and in-house enrichment week;  

• 13th June: IGCSE 2026 Celebration@Radisson 

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BIG thanks to 

• ALL THE CAST AND CREW INVOLVED IN 80 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!! 

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Main Notices 

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• Y10&12 End of Year Exams: Refer to this timetable HERE 

• Final exams: Summer 2026 Timetable - External V2 (13.04.26).pdf 

• Read the news – students are being encouraged to read the news, to be critical, and to be aware of what’s happening globally and locally. Follow @borneobulletin on Instagram 

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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  

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Friday pick-up 

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

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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. 

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

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Year 7  HoY Weekly Message  

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A huge well done to all of our Year 7 students for their incredible positivity, hard work and enthusiasm throughout this term. We are especially proud of the dedication and teamwork shown during our recent production rehearsals and performances. Students have represented Year 7 brilliantly with their resilience, kindness and willingness to support one another both on and off the stage. 

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It has been wonderful to see so many students stepping out of their comfort zones, building confidence and embracing every opportunity with such maturity and energy. Thank you also to our families for your continued support — we are extremely proud of everything Year 7 has achieved together! 

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Year 8&9  HoY Weekly Message  

  

This week, students across Year 8 and Year 9 have completed assessments in a range of subjects and have conducted themselves brilliantly throughout. We have been really pleased with the maturity, effort, and positive attitude shown during the assessment period. 

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A huge well done also to all students involved in the school production. It was fantastic when I watched it, and the hard work, confidence, and talent on display were incredible. The students should be very proud of themselves. 

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Year 10&11 HoY Weekly Message 

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Huge congratualtions to all Year 10 students involved in the school production. What a fantastic show. 

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For Year 11 a well-earned break is in order over the mid-term break before the final push for the remaining few exams.  

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Year 10 were given a talk this week about exam rules and requirements, so the End of Year exams must feel very much real for them now. Thank you in advance for any support you can give them to carry out independent preparation for each subject over the mid-term break. When they return after the break they will have two days of lessons before the exams start on the 4th of June, and during the exams weeks they will have time to revise between exams. It is of course crucial that they bring the resources they need with them each day so that they can utilise the time between exams effectively.  

 

Year 12&13  HoY Weekly Message  

  

As we reach the end of Half Term 5, I would like to congratulate our Year 12 students on all they have achieved so far. From Extended Essay submissions, IA first drafts, oral exams and personal statement writing to the fantastic production shows this week – they have truly impressed with their positive attitudes, resilience and hard work. This week is ended with a trip to UBD for our Chemistry students to experience some of the research being conducted by the Chemistry department which is sure to be inspiring! 

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Our Year 13 students have now officially finished their exams and as of Saturday evening are now our graduates! It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know each and every one of them over the years and we will absolutely miss their smiles around the corridors in school. We wish them all the very in their future endeavours and look forward to celebrating them at the IB Graduation on Saturday evening. 

 

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Head of Residence Weekly Message:

This week in the ISB Residence has been filled with reflection, celebration, inspiration and community spirit. 

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One of the highlights of the week was welcoming Hajah Hazarena binti POKSJ DP Haji Hurairah, Deputy Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Brunei Darussalam, to speak with our boarders. Her insightful presentation about life within the legal profession gave students a valuable understanding of the responsibility, professionalism and dedication required when working within the justice system. Her powerful and inspiring words encouraged many of our boarders to think more deeply about their future aspirations, leadership and the importance of integrity and service to society. We are extremely grateful to Hajah Hazarena for giving up her time to support and inspire our young people. 

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It has also been wonderful to see so many boarders actively supporting the school production this week. Whether performing on stage, working behind the scenes, helping with technical support, organising costumes, or selling items to raise money, the commitment, teamwork and enthusiasm shown by our students has been excellent. Opportunities like this play an important role in developing confidence, creativity, collaboration and a strong sense of community within the Residence. 

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Another special moment this week was the Year 13 Appreciation Celebration organised by our Year 12 boarders and supported by the Year 11 students. The Saturday evening was a thoughtful and heartfelt way to celebrate the Year 13 boarders as they approach the end of their time at ISB Residence, with Wednesday marking the final day of IB examinations for many students. The care, effort and kindness shown by the younger boarders in preparing the room, performances, speeches, food and gifts created a memorable evening filled with laughter, gratitude and reflection. It was a lovely opportunity for the Residence community to come together and recognise the friendships, growth and memories built over the years. 

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As always, we are incredibly proud of the way our boarders continue to support one another, contribute positively to the Residence community and embrace opportunities both inside and outside of school. 

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• Letters Sent Home  ​​

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1. English IGCSE texts 2026

2. Year 12 subject registration Malay B

3. Year 9 GDC Calculator

4. End of Academic Year 10 Exams

5. Secondary Laptop Requirement

6. Year 7 & 8 Temburong Trip

7. Year 9 Temburong Trip

8. Year 11 Celebration ticket