In the loop

Secondary Parents in the loop 25-26

"Dare to Do"

Week 17 (WEEK A)

Main Notices

We have had a very smooth start to the week with a 95% attendance rate. Let’s keep this going!
Thank you to all Year 9 parents for attending the IGCSE Option seminar. Please read the letter and information linked to this with care and discuss all the options with your child. There will also be a parent-teacher meeting in two weeks. Please do contact your child’s Tutor or Mr Parry if you would like to discuss IGCSE options.

Please speak to your child's Tutor about anything to celebrate or anything we can do to support your child.
Traffic flow is really improving. Thank you for dropping off and picking up your child on time.
The IB Information Morning will take place at the ISB Bandar Campus Theatre in Kampong Sungai Hanching on 23rd January 2026 at 7:30 am and is open to the public. Don’t miss out! To attend, please register your interest by scanning the QR code or visiting the following link: https://bit.ly/4slvtOF
Mocks: 6th- 21st January 2026 (timetable is HERE)
22nd January (Thursday) - Year 11s first day back in lessons.

Coming up

19th January: Language mocks

21st January: Y9 PTM; Y11 back in class (unless they have exams)

22nd January: Self-reflection reports published

23rd January: IB Student and Parent Seminar/open morning

30th January: Year 6 to 7 Parent seminar/open morning

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

Calendar for the week

Mon 12.01.26

7.15 - 7.25am - Tutor time
Y11 & Y13 Mocks

Tue 13.01.26

7.15 - 7.25am: Sec Assembly in sports hall
Mocks
Y10 Academic Confidence Day and theme day of First Aid & D of E skills
Y12 Academic Confidence Day (in normal lessons)
1-2-1 tutor conversation (Y10 & Y12)
Residence: Life skills Cake Cooking
Whole School Productions – 2:30-4:00 (Secondary)

Wed 14.01.26

7.15 - 7.25am:
Mocks
GLS:

Thu 15.01.26

7.15 - 7.25am
Mocks
Whole School Productions – 2:30-4:00 (Primary)

Fri 16.01.26

School closed: Israk Mikraj

T2 PTM's

Wednesday 21st January - Y9 : Information here
Monday 9th February - Y13
Wednesday 11th February - Y11

Message from Head of Year 7:

Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday and were able to enjoy some well-deserved time together. It has been lovely welcoming our Year 7 students back into school and seeing them return refreshed and ready for the new term ahead.

We are delighted to share that the first week back has been extremely positive. The students have settled quickly back into routines, demonstrated growing maturity, and approached their learning with enthusiasm and confidence. It has been particularly encouraging to see them re-engage so well with their lessons and throw themselves into the exciting classes and opportunities this term has to offer.

Year 7 continue to make fantastic progress in their transition to Secondary school, building independence, strengthening friendships, and developing strong learning habits. We are very proud of how they have started the term and look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow academically, socially, and personally.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. We are looking forward to a busy, positive, and exciting term ahead with Year 7.

Message from Head of Year 8 & 9:

Happy New Year and welcome back to Term 2! I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday and are feeling ready for the term ahead.

This term is an exciting and important one for both year groups. Year 9 students will begin the process of exploring and choosing their GCSE options, a key milestone as you start to shape your future pathways. Year 8 students will also be encouraged to think about their interests, strengths, and goals as you continue building strong foundations for the years ahead.

There is lots to look forward to this term, including a wide range of ECAs, school events, and new opportunities both in and out of the classroom. Term 2 is always a busy one, but it’s also a chance to challenge yourself, try something new, and develop confidence and resilience.

Please make sure you return to routines quickly, stay organised, and ask for support whenever you need it. We are really looking forward to seeing the positive attitudes and effort you bring this term.

Wishing you all a happy, successful, and productive start to 2026.

Message from Head of Year 10 & 11:

Welcome back. I hope all students had a restful break (but that the Year 11 break was not too restful and was filled with a good amount of purposeful revision in readiness for Mocks). All the best to Year 11 in their mock exams and remember that they are more than welcome to study here at school during their study leave time when they don’t have an exam. Following their normal timetable will provide some structure to their day and will also give them opportunities to ask teachers for help if they need it.

For Year 10 I very much hope that whilst of course focusing on their academic progress, that they they are also seizing opportunities for extra-curricular development. I hope many have signed up for BGIC and many will soon be auditioning for the school production.

Message from Head of Year 12 & 13:

Welcome back to all of our Pre-U students for what will be a short but action packed Term 2!

Year 12 had an excellent morning at the beach on Wednesday for their CAS Day and start of Group 4 project. The focus of this year’s Group 4 project is SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Students have been researching the issue of waste and exploring methods of waste disposal and recycling. They are then designing a prototype or model of a waste-collection or recycling system. The main research began at Muara Beach with a focus on the types of waste found there, the impacts of this on the environment and the management implications for a more sustainable future. We can’t wait to see what they have come up with during presentations on Friday! We did also manage to squeeze in a beach clean-up for Service, some frisbee for Activity and a sandcastle building competition for Creativity!

Year 13 have come back to school and straight into Mock Exams. This is a very important time for students to truly see how they are performing in their subjects and to get vital feedback from teachers on how and where they can improve before the final exam session. This can be a stressful time for students and so it is essential that they are looking after themselves – getting enough sleep, a healthy diet and exercise to give them the best chance of performing well. Teachers and the Pre-U team are available outside of exams to help students in any way.

Message from Head of Residence:

As we look ahead to Term 2, we are very much looking forward to welcoming our boarders back to the Residence. It will be a short but busy term, with a strong focus on routines, wellbeing, and supporting students through their academic commitments. As always, our priority remains ensuring the Residence continues to feel like a safe, caring, and supportive home for our boarders.

Academic

IB Mocks – check the IB Student SharePoint Area for timetable and information

IGCSE Mocks – check the IG Student SharePoint area for timetable and information

Enrichment, House and ECAs

We are now planning a KS3 ‘Dare to Do’ Enrichment Week in June. There will be three main options

Kinabalu outdoor education adventure trip
Temburong outdoor education adventure trip
In-House enrichment plan

Official enrichment letter will be shared next week, including the survey form.

ECA will commence on January 19th, 2026.
We are excited to share the Term 2 Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) schedule with you. Please use the links below to access the full schedule, organised by year group. Alongside the schedule, you’ll find a detailed brochure that provides descriptions of each ECA to help you make informed choices.

ℹ️ Key Information

The ECA sign-up process will open at 4:00 PM on Friday 9th January.

ECAs will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Confirmation of ECA placements will be shared with parents via EduLink (email) next week.

Please note that spaces are limited for some ECAs, and certain activities may become oversubscribed. To maximise your child’s opportunities, we encourage you to indicate second-choice ECAs in the form. We will make every effort to allocate as many first and second-choice ECAs as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us provide a diverse and engaging ECA programme for all students.

ℹ️ Please also note that the ECA schedule will be reduced during Ramadhan. Specific information will be sent out to those ECAs directly impacted.

ECA T2 Year Group Timetable: https://tinyurl.com/isb-eca-t2

ECA T2 Brochure: https://tinyurl.com/isb-t2-sec

ECA T2 Sign-up Link: https://tinyurl.com/isb-eca-t2-sec-form

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