EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE

Ten months on from returning to on-campus learning, the novelty still hasn’t worn off and our teachers are inspired by the students they teach on a daily basis. In this edition of Esprit Magazine, you will read and learn about just a few of the ways in which our students inspire both their teachers and one another.

At BIS Hanoi, we want all our students to “experience excellence”, and it’s crucial that we empower them to take meaningful ownership over their own learning. Building in regular time for reflection provides opportunities for students to think about the journey, the small steps, and the overall process that all feed into their education.

In this section of the magazine, I hope you enjoy learning about the work which the Primary and Secondary Student Council have been carrying out since August, the visible impact they are having on the lives of their peers, and their success in creating excellent experiences for others.

Earlier this year, we were delighted to host BISMUN (Model United Nations Conference), which was attended by students from schools across South-East Asia. In her article, Ms. Nia Cooper talks more about how the weekend unfolded, as well as about the growth and learning that the Secondary students experienced.

Elsewhere, Mr. Rob Taylor, Assistant Head of Secondary for Wellbeing, shares the significant steps forward which have been taken in curriculum and community wellbeing, including a look ahead to our Mental Health week which is coming up later this term.

In Performing Arts, Ms. Cat Sommerville talks about our unique partnership with The Juilliard School, which benefits BIS Hanoi students, staff and parents alike. For the first time since the pandemic, the Performing Arts department were delighted to welcome Juilliard specialists from New York to our school for inperson workshops.

The articles in this magazine represent just a handful of the many opportunities that our students both enjoy and create for others. We are so proud of everything that we have experienced together so far this year - and we know that there is so much more to come in Term 3.

Well done everyone!

Rebecca Carroll Head of Primary