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Rated by UK Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)
June 2019
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COBIS MUSIC FESTIVAL WINNERS #Meet Our Music Teachers
Farewell to Year 13 Students! PLUS HEADMASTER’S WELCOME | PRIMARY SCHOOL REVIEW | SECONDARY SCHOOL REVIEW | FUN & ENTERTAINMENT AND LOTS LOTS MORE!
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF BUCHAREST HAS BECOME ONE OF THE FIRST CERTIFIED COBIS TRAINING SCHOOLS. This is in recognition of the calibre and diversity of our approach to CPD and professional learning which also incorporates support for Initial Teacher and Newly Qualified Teacher Training. As the only school from Eastern Europe to receive this certification, we are honoured to be part of this COBIS project alongside 10 other leading COBIS international schools.
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POWER OF Music promise of our Primary musicians, fostered and guided by Miss Aves. I recommend learning to play an instrument to all of our students. Whilst the musical learning within our curriculum is valuable, children can gain so much more from taking this to a higher level.
I am extremely proud of the achievements of all of our students and staff this year. However, I would like to focus on one aspect, to celebrate the successes and immense progress of Music at BSB. We have many extremely talented musicians, a group of whom travelled to Amsterdam to the COBIS Music Festival this term. Listening to their performances at recent concerts has been impressive, testament to their commitment and to the guidance of the Music Department, led by Miss Clark alongside Mr. Pywell. It was wonderful to see students’ talents recognised externally, being placed highly in several categories in competition with other prestigious international schools. The Inter School Talent Show in March showcased a range of performing artists including our all-female rock band who performed to a high level. Many other performances in school have demonstrated the talent and
Aristotle mused that “Music has a power of forming the character”. This statement has real power, and over many years in schools I have seen genuine evidence of this broader impact. Music encourages creativity and selfexpression and is an extremely important subject for all children to learn. Studies have found that engagement with music can lead to an improvement in brain development, with better neural processing and improved IQ scores found in students who played an instrument rather than simply listened to music. This is probably a result of the memorisation and improvements in coordination that accompany such learning, requiring the brain to work at high speeds. Reading music is converted into the motion of playing the instrument, resulting in improved hand-eye coordination. Studies have also linked higher reading scores and better speech processing to students who participate in extra-curricular music.
improve mood or relieve stress, significant for students who may feel overwhelmed by the pressures of schoolwork. It can be a means to connect with others, building relationships and important bonds whilst collaborating towards final performances. Learning an instrument also helps children to develop time management, responsibility and discipline. Practising instruments outside school requires a balance of activities. The discipline for success can have countless benefits within a child’s future, not least teaching perseverance. Given that learning any instrument takes time and patience, the sense of achievement at each milestone is significant. This is a great antidote to the instant gratification experienced by our children in much of modern life. Friedrich Nietzsche declared “Without music, life would be an error”. Perhaps not learning a musical instrument is an error! Students who take the opportunity for a deeper, broader knowledge of music gain significantly and offer so much back to our community. Have a wonderful summer and for those learning an instrument - keep practising!
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This year’s Summer Fair was absolutely
Incredible Starting with performances from our students all the way through the Staff Band and Kaoma, the activities organised by students and teachers such as ‘Soak the Teacher’ or the ‘Human Fruit Machine’, food stalls, artisans’ and our partners’ stands, every single activity on our schedule turned out to be fantastic. Seeing everyone from the BSB Community, students, teachers, parents and other guests come together to dance the Lambada, or seeing younger children running around and having fun, we are so proud to have had the opportunity to organise this wonderful event. We would like to thank and congratulate everyone involved - this year’s Summer Fair will be remembered for a very long time.
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Primary REVIEW As the school year wound down (though our busy June calendar of events might have suggested to the contrary!), the British School of Bucharest was buzzing with performances, celebrations, transition meetings, school trips and award giving ceremonies. Children were given opportunities to show all they have learnt, to receive acknowledgement for their individual achievements and personal victories, and to start preparing to take the next big step in their education, wherever that may be. They spent their last moments with their classmates and teachers from this academic year, and perhaps even saying some difficult ‘good-byes’ to our leavers with heavy hearts. The end of any school year can be such a bitter-sweet mix of happiness and sorrow, satisfaction and anticipation. But as I reflect on all we have accomplished together this year, I must say that what
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I am feeling most of all, is proud. This has been a wonderful year of building relationships, developing as global citizens and of course, earning across the curriculum. Our children, staff and parent volunteers have worked extremely hard and have shown their dedication at every junction. We leave the 2018-2019 academic year a bit stronger, more savvy, more robust and better established than before, as a result of the support and commitment of our whole school community. Thank you for making our school excellent. On the 28th of June, hundreds of children who have grown, developed, explored, questioned, shared and collaborated flooded out of our school gates for the summer. They will spend some muchneeded time with family, will meet old friends and make some new ones, will travel to exciting places and, I hope, will enjoy a well-deserved rest. Whatever their
plans, I am confident that they will be ready to take on the new challenges that the next year will bring, better prepared by all they have learnt this year. I hope that all of our children, families and staff have a fantastic and safe summer holiday. To those of you returning to BSB in September, I will look forward to seeing you again soon. For those of you who are moving on to new challenges and adventures or are returning to your home countries, I wish you all the best, much happiness and endless success. May you carry fond memories of your time at the British School of Bucharest with you wherever you go!
Victoria Smith Head of Primary
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Transition In Early Years By Kate Rand
Moving to a new school, a new class or a new teacher can be a daunting prospect for any child. For children in Early Years, this could be particularly stressful, especially if they are unable to express their concerns. At BSB, teachers are proactive in ensuring that the transition journey for all the children is a positive and enjoyable experience.
In addition, during the last few weeks of term, we plan a programme of transitional activities for children in EYFS to visit the classrooms and teachers of the upcoming year group.
As adults, we sometimes simply take change for granted without thinking of the impact the new routine might have on our children. We need to plan transition as a journey, just as we would plan any other kind of journey. “Where do I hang my coat?”, “Will I get a snack?”, “Can I just go to the toilet?”, “Will there be things to play with?”. These are just some of the questions that children ask and whilst the answers might seem obvious to us, they can feel like a major concern for a child.
There is a fine line between feeling overwhelmed and feeling excited and children are encouraged to share their thoughts about moving on so that they are well prepared for their new adventure. Children are reassured by finding out about routines and expectations and participating in collaborative work in the new year groups.
We are fortunate at BSB to have integrated learning opportunities where our children have endless occasions to mix with those in EYFS and Key Stage 1. Early Years children have shared snack and lunch times and opportunities to play outdoors together. We have joint assemblies and activities throughout the year so that children become familiar with all the adults.
Parents are equally important in the transition process and are invited to question and answer sessions with teachers so that they can help their children in dealing with any concerns. Informed parents are supportive parents and remaining calm, positive and confident about their child’s journey can help them and the teachers immensely. So as your child prepares to move on to their next class, if you have any questions, no matter how small, please just ask! Page 09
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PreNursery Inquisitive Little Learners
By Raina Myson This term, Pre-nursery children have enjoyed moving to music and finding the beat. Everyone has loved choosing music from nursery rhymes, 80’s hits and the very latest songs. This has given the children a mind and body work out while having lots of fun. They have also discovered they have a love for Latin music with a heavy beat. We have also looked at 2D shapes and made our own designs and patterns, incorporating this into our Maths investigation. The children loved to sort the shapes into colour and size categories. This has been great for little hands, as such activities strengthen their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. We have visited the farm this term and all the children loved this as we got to ride in the school bus. They were so excited to see the animals! The children even saw an ostrich which was running in its pen, and then came up with the idea of trying to race it back and forth. Of course, a picnic lunch
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was very popular too. When we returned to school, the children even wanted to ‘write’ their own farm stories, which are now on display in the Ringwood building. PreNursery loved our farm sensory tray and as you can guess, we got a little messy! There was lots of communication between the children and a huge amount of laughter. Pre-nursery have also been looking at the garden and have planted some herbs in our wheelbarrow. This has been exciting, with everyone looking forward to going to water them. They are fascinated by the scents of the herbs and have enjoyed digging and collecting worms, watching how they wiggle around. What a wonderful way to get the children outside and interested in the world around them! We are so proud of all the children and have loved this term’s learning journey. We wish them all the best as they transition into the next academic year!
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Nursery@BSB By Jenna Batson
The Summer term is always a super busy one, and this year has been no exception. Thank you to everyone who came and joined us for the Teddy Bears picnic. The teddy bear biscuits and sandwiches looked delicious and the smiles all round told us you were all enjoying yourselves, even when the thunder and lightning flashed around us and the torrential rain came down. Watching the children take their Teddies through the obstacle course helped us get ready for the big event coming up… …Sports Day. The children all wore their House colours and participated in many different events. From running races and
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obstacle courses to jumping and bubble blowing, all the events were great fun. A particular favourite of mine was the Tug of War. I could not stop laughing when even I could not hold back Mures, who were simply formidable. The children really enjoyed the day and getting to show all you Mummies and Daddies their strength and agility. From athleticism to singing and dancing, the children have shown us they have an abundance of skills and put on another fantastic show, Dear Zoo. They worked hard learning all the lines for the songs and we very much appreciated their efforts in
making the props for the stage. From this the children were able to tell us lots about the zoo. What animals live there, what they like to eat and who helps to care for them. This allowed us to open a vet’s surgery in class and we had some very interesting patients join us. Whilst we have participated in many whole school events, we have also had a couple of trips out together with Pre-Nursery. The children were very excited to be going to the farm. They sat sensibly on the school buses and stayed together throughout the trip. We saw lots of different farm animals, as well as a couple of unusual ones, an ostrich and
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a buffalo. The questions the children posed and the explanations they gave showed a deep understanding of these animals. The goats especially enjoyed our visit. I am sure we left them a little fatter than before. For most of the term, the children moved their classroom to the outdoors. They grew summer bulbs in our wheelbarrow and were so excited when almost instantly shoots started to push through the soil. They have regularly kept a check on them and take turns to water them daily. Some even help to clear out the fallen leaves or seeds from our surrounding trees. Each week we have taken a photo and have been able
to compare and share the differences and similarities – a LOT changes in a week! It’s been an amazing year in Nursery and the children have blossomed just as much as our wheelbarrow, if not more. We look forward to seeing them after the summer break, a little bit taller and wiser. We wish Nursery a summer holiday filled with fun, laughter and most of all many exciting adventures whether here in Bucharest or in other destinations around the world. Stay safe!
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Reception@BSB By Emma Sauer In Reception we have had a busy Summer term, with some notable events including visiting the Animal Farm, the Teddy Bears Picnic and Sports Day. The trip to the Animal Farm was thoroughly enjoyed by all. We looked at all the different animals and even got to see a cow being milked. It was surprising how much milk came from just one cow. We all took turns whizzing down the zipline. Before spending the afternoon bouncing on the trampoline and playing at one of the many playgrounds, we enjoyed a packed lunch in the sunshine.
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The Teddy Bears Picnic was a lot of fun. Children made their own sandwiches, decorated biscuits and made a house coloured scarf for their teddy bears. We then sat down and enjoyed a picnic lunch with our friends and family. Finally, we had a running race. It was good that we practised our running skills as we needed them to escape the rain as we departed. Sports Day was an excellent day. There were so many events for us to compete in including short sprints, balloon popping along with our parents, bubble blowing, water balloon relay, hoop toss, bean bag
toss and many more. We participated in the events with such enthusiasm and tried our best up until the last race. The weather was great, and a fantastic day was had by all. Our final production of the year, Dear Zoo, was a huge success with all the mums and dads joining in the dancing at the end of the show to a specially composed song by Mr. Allsop. All the hard work practising lines, songs and actions paid off and we were so proud of the children. Edenland was our last trip and proved to be a spectacular, action packed, fun-filled event. What a great way to top off a successful year.
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Year 1
WORMZZZ! By Rachel Eglinton & Jodie Lewis The children put on a fantastic performance of our class production this term. Once they had heard the script and the songs, they took responsibility to decide who should take on which role. Every child in Year 1 knew their own strengths and weaknesses, and chose the most appropriate ‘character’, whether trees, flowers, children or worms. The feedback that they received from the audience included ‘great’, ‘amazing’ and
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‘funny’! They even praised each other on their costumes.
helpful’ ‘swimming’ and ‘making new things’.
Our ‘Value of the Month’ for May was ‘Strength’ and we used Circle Time games and discussions to identify our own strengths and areas for improvement. The children were very good at reflecting and being honest about their strengths which included ‘making new friends’, ‘being
We have learned first-hand, that “trees need worms” because “they dig the soil and make it loose”. We gathered natural matter to make a wormery and befriended some worms. The recent heavy rain brought many into the playground, and, whilst overcoming our fears of handling them, we gently moved them onto the grass.
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At this time, we spotted a baby owl on a tree outside our classroom window. There could not have been a better bird hide. Some of us know the story, Owl Babies, and suggested there would be more owlets. Indeed there were, and over the next few weeks young ornithologists witnessed the young owls climb out of their nest, onto nearby branches and beyond. For many weeks after, the mother long
eared owl, kept careful watch over the playground. We have also been growing vegetable seeds, and close observations and measurements have taken place. There has been great excitement to see the seedlings develop. Thinking about the structure of plants and what parts we eat, we have enjoyed making and eating our own vegetable soup, just like the father and
son team in Louis Ehlert’s story Growing Vegetable Soup. We found out how to use equipment safely to prepare different vegetables and practised the skills of chopping, cutting and peeling. We compared the taste of different vegetables when raw and cooked and wrote recipes before making some delicious vegetable soup. Yummm!
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Year 2
MOVING UP... By Adam Pegrum and Ann-Marie Isaac At the beginning of the Summer Term, Year 2 spent a night camping on the front lawn. The children were excited to spend the evening at school with their friends and came with their suitcases and sleeping bags. The afternoon began with choosing who they were going to be sharing with and organising their belongings in the tents. This was followed by a dip in the paddling pools, and once everyone had dried off they were hungry and ready for pizza! After dinner they enjoyed some crafts and games in the sunshine, socialising, and having fun. They then got ready for bed before settling down to watch a film with some popcorn and snacks. We had some fun with glow sticks in the dark before most of the children settled down to sleep. It was a bit of a restless night for some, but they soldiered on and before we knew it, it was time for breakfast and getting ready to be collected by parents. The teachers at the sleepover were so proud of how the children behaved and conducted themselves maturely. The next thing on our list was the Year 2 Showcase. All the children came together to decide what they would like to show and
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demonstrate to their parents. Everyone contributed to the presentation and to the different things they were going to do with Beebots, The Great Fire of London, Maths, Art, and Geography. The turn-out was a great success and we had parents, as well as many students, visit us. Everyone got to participate in the activities they had prepared. The Year 2 teaching team was so impressed with how responsible and confident the children were whilst presenting, talking to the guests,
demonstrating, and understanding what they had learned over the last few months. Our last trip of the year took us to Mogoșoaia Park, with the aim of consolidating all the learning from this term. The children completed a wide range of activities from following coordinates on a map in Geography, to looking at plants in Science. These events and the transition activities have given the children a taste of what lies ahead for them next year. It has been a tremendously successful year in Year 2, and we wish our children all the very best in Year 3. Keep working hard, everyone!
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YEAR 3 ROCKS By The Year 3 Team
What a fantastic year we’ve had! All the children have worked extremely hard and should be proud of what they have accomplished. This term started with a slightly damp but still exciting trip to Edenland Park. Here, the children courageously made their way through different assault courses in the trees, scrambled up towering rock walls and bravely attempted using bows and arrows and Airsoft equipment. To keep their energy levels up, the children devoured several large slices of cheesy pizza. Later in the term, whilst studying rocks in Science, the Year 3 children took a trip to the Geology Museum. Here they examined various rocks, including fossils, from all over the world. They used their observational skills to sketch simple drawings of rocks that caught their eye and marvelled at how many different types there were. We even popped to the park, where we enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch and a cheeky ice lolly. Back in class, we looked at the properties of different types of rocks and made comic strips, showing how fossils are formed.
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Within our English lessons the children have worked tirelessly to produce a range of different written pieces, such as information texts on the Bronze Age, recounts from the Geology museum and adventure stories with a prehistoric setting. In Maths, the children have been presented with a wide variety of real-life problems, using strategies such as the column method to find the answers. History had us diving into the prehistoric eras, where we learned about dinosaurs and their habitats, discovered what people from the Stone Age ate, explored and experimented with creating our own cave paintings, learned how bronze was made and discovered how people in the Iron Age lived. We then looked a little closer to home and the children created beautiful and detailed timelines of their own lives. It has been a pleasure to work with these incredible children this year and whether they are continuing their learning journey here at BSB or within a new educational setting, we wish them all the luck in the world.
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Year 4
AMAZING ART By The Year 4 Team
Talented, inspiring, creative and imaginative are just some of the words we could use to describe the amazing artwork created by Year 4 this term. We have been busy at work in the Primary Art Studio, our own classrooms and the Secondary Design and Technology Studio which we visited for some wonderful clay workshops. Our art topics have all been centred around developing the children’s ability to plan, design, create and evaluate. Through enquiry-based learning, they have been able to research a range of techniques to dye fabric. The opportunity to evaluate their work has been an invaluable part of the learning process. By reflecting on their areas of strength and identifying areas for development, children were able to improve their techniques to create beautifully dyed t-shirts. They were also able to provide feedback to each other, encouraging them to communicate effectively with one another and allowing them to share their successes with their classmates. The ability to give and respond to feedback is a skill which promotes learning. Whilst visiting the Secondary Design and Technology Studio, Mr. Greenslade, our Secondary DT teacher, taught the children how to make a mug using the slab technique. Everyone was able to develop Page 22
their existing clay skills even further. The children demonstrated great focus and creativity when using the equipment and designing their mugs. Here is what the children had to say about their artwork this term. Vicky 4R: "We learned new things we never learned before." Noor 4R: "It was fun creating our own Batik designs for our t-shirts." Marc 4R: "I really liked using the equipment and we made some really nice patterns." Sofia 4R: "Making our own t-shirts allowed us to be free and creative." Qaiser 4R: "When we did our Batik designs we could use our imagination." Alessia 4G: "I liked using the different tools and techniques when we made our clay mugs." Jackson 4G: "I enjoyed experimenting with different lines and patterns when I did Batik." Mihnea 4G: "I liked learning how to work with clay to make sure it didn’t break." Sofia 4G: "The Batik was colourful and fun. I liked experimenting with the wax and the colours." Well done Year 4, and good luck as you move on next year.
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Year 5
FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD AND OTHER STUFF! By Karen Cojocaru
Year 5 have focused on two very different topics this term that were nevertheless inextricably linked through the theme of food - what better? Having started the term exploring the life cycles of plants, animals and humans, we went on to investigate other life processes, including reproduction. This linked nicely with our learning in Design Technology, PSHCE, Science and Geography, where we looked at how we can develop a balanced, healthy lifestyle through adequate nutrition and by taking care of our physical and mental health. Year 5 had fun learning how to maintain a positive mental attitude through meditation and pitting the teachers against the students to investigate how ageing, a natural part of the life cycle, can affect our sporting performance. We learned about where our food comes from and how different foodstuffs are grown and reared in different parts of the world based on climate and availability. Investigating the human impact on the environment helped us to understand why everyone needs to take care of our planet - it feeds us!
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After all of this, we were ready to have more food! Our History unit on the impact of the Ancient Greeks on our modern world led to us making links with our friends at the Greek School, who came to visit us for a day to take part in some Greek-themed activities. We learned about the food eaten in Greece and investigated what we could make ourselves for our end-of-year Greek Party. We planned this on our spreadsheets in Computing lessons, applying our skills in Maths to solve problems and to calculate amounts and costs. We practised our clay work skills in Art to make Greek-style vases using slip and coil techniques, and enjoyed learning about Greek gods, goddesses and heroes in our English unit on Greek Myths, writing our own myths based on those we had read in class. We have had an exciting end to a fantastic year in Year 5 and we teachers are so proud of everything our students have done. Children, you too can be proud of all you have achieved this year - you are stars! We are sure you will go on to bigger and brighter things as you move onwards and upwards next year. Well done!
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Year 6
THE FINAL PRIMARY TERM By Cheryl Baker & Nicola Pinson A huge challenge this term has been facing our fears and testing ourselves on our week-long trip to PGL in the UK. During the week, the children flew through the air on a zipline, investigated the origins of the historical city of Bath and learned how to become more independent and responsible. Our favourite activity was the ‘Giant Swing’ in which children were hoisted into the air on a seat and then released. Those watching were not merely spectators, but also had to work as a team to pull the rope to lift the swing into the air. They all encouraged each other to push through their comfort zones. It was exhilarating! We also took part in more sedate activities such as canoeing, survival skills and fencing. Many children were experiencing these activities for the first time and showed themselves willing to
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learn new skills and develop their creative problem-solving capabilities. The children who did not attend PGL also had an exciting week. They worked with Miss Catalina to design their own theme parks! They drew designs, thinking carefully about the kinds of attractions they would like to include. They also created leaflets and posters to advertise and persuade people to visit. One group even created a TV advert! However, this is not the only challenge Year 6 faced. They also put together a fabulous production called Pirates of The Curry Bean. Swash-buckling pirates, confused sailors and a family reunion entertained pupils and parents alike. Year 6 have had a wonderful last year in Primary. We wish them every success as they move up to Secondary and a brand-new adventure.
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SUMMER TERM SAW THE MAJESTIC SKILLS OF STUDENTS DURING THE FINAL SESSIONS OF OUR PRIMARY UNIVERSITIES.
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Residential Trips
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Year 3 is an important milestone for children as it is their first opportunity to go on a residential trip. This year the children journeyed to the wonderful, quaint and beautiful Sinaia. On day one, the children took a cable car up the mountains, started their own rock collection and discussed the physical and human features that they could see. Once back down the mountain, they went swimming (the children loved splashing their teachers) and enjoyed a disco. The second day saw them head off to the majestic Peles Castle and to a pizza restaurant, before zipping back to school. On to Year 4, and here we saw the children spending two nights in the wonderful BuĹ&#x;teni, near the Bucegi mountains. This action packed residential saw the children build on their survival skills. They headed off into the forest for team building where they used compasses and were challenged to create a small fire, on which they roasted scrumptious marshmallows. Lots of fun was had on the day, during which the children climbed high ropes, rode zip lines and participated in archery games. Year 5 went to Bran from 10th to 14th June and had lots of fun. They stepped out of their comfort zone at Parca Aventura and spent a day hiking on the mountains
around Bran. The children learned how to use a compass, read maps and develop their ability to work together as a team. Year 5 also managed to create links with the work they have been completing in school by visiting a Greek restaurant to taste a range of delicious delicacies. As a treat, we all had a tour of Bran Castle followed by traditional castle activities and an amazing afternoon tea! Finally, Year 6 went to a PGL Camp in Liddington, England for their residential trip. Here, children had opportunities to test their stamina, strategise and stretch their limits through a variety of adventurous and exploratory physical activities. These are the thoughts of some of those who joined the trip: Jennifer: "It was really fun and cool, and you got to do stuff you have never done before." Yeonwoo: "It was really funny and there were a lot of interesting things." Jaydon: "It was really fun and amazing. There were lots of fun activities for everyone to do."
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PRIMARY
ART exhibition On Tuesday 11th June, the marquee was home to Primary Palette, our annual Primary School art exhibition. This year, a huge range of fabulous artwork was displayed, showcasing a piece from every child in Primary, from Pre-Nursery all the way up to Year 6. Each piece was the culmination of a learning journey full of enquiry and experimentation. At BSB, children are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, try new things, and experiment with a variety of tools and media. We endeavour to give children as many new learning experiences as we can, whilst building upon previously learned skills and understanding. This was evident if you walked around the exhibition, with so many different disciplines and techniques on display! You could also see the progression of skills all the way through Primary. It was wonderful to see how well the children have developed! In addition to the fantastic work completed in class, we also displayed a selection of work that was entered for our House Art Competition. It was difficult to choose winners, but here are the results:
OVERALL WINNER: JENNY 6B
GE 2 WINNE LOWER KEY STA
KEY STAGE 1 WINNE
R: ELLA 2P
R: ALESSIA 4G UPPER KEY STAGE 2 WINNER: LOUIE 5D
Highly commended: Iris 2P, Ioanna 4G, Janu 4R, Aiana 5C, Evelyn 6P, Hemin 6B, Damien 6B, Antonios 6P
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HISTORY ICONS! By Paul Gildea
In May, BSB hosted its very first Primary History Fair. Children from Years 5 and 6 were invited to create an independent project about an historical figure who has had an impact on world or local history. They carried out research and presented their information on free-standing, 3-sided display boards. As if that wasn’t enough, the children then spoke articulately about their chosen historical icon and presented an argument to the judges as to why that person was of significance. We had 11 superb entries, all of which demonstrated independent research, historical analysis and creativity. This was a true enrichment opportunity, as it encouraged the students to go beyond the everyday curriculum and direct their own learning. Here is an overview of the different entries, and why they were chosen: Antonios 6P: "I chose Alexander the Great because in one year he managed to conquer a huge part of Asia, which is an amazing achievement, and he was very young at the time too." Hemin 6B: "I chose Archimedes because he discovered and worked on so many areas of science and engineering, but he is still quite underappreciated, in my opinion."
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Ben 5C: "I chose Abraham Lincoln because he was the US president at such an important time in history, with the abolition of slavery and the Civil War." Casiana 5C: "I chose Mozart because he was a genius. Even as a young child he composed so many amazing pieces." Iarina 6B: "I chose Queen Elizabeth II because she is an iconic figure who has lived through so much of the world's history." Ryan 5C: "I chose Stephen Hawking because he was a genius and he showed that you should never let anything stand in your way." Jenny 6B: "I chose Roald Dahl because he wrote so many amazing books and he still inspires people to read and write stories today. He had an incredible imagination." Seva 5C: "I chose Beethoven because he was a brilliant composer, even though he was deaf." Aras 5D: "I chose Ataturk because he created the modern country of Turkey and I also chose Marie Curie because she was the first woman to win a Nobel prize."
Anastasia 5C: "I chose Valentina Tereshkova because she was the first woman to fly solo in space which is a really great achievement." Maria 6P: "I chose Malala Yousafzai because she is such an inspiration to girls all over the world and she is still fighting for the rights of girls to have an education." Well done to everyone who entered, and we are looking forward to even more entries next year!
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Fanfare for
PRIMARY MUSIC By Naomi Aves
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Primary Music has been on an amazing journey this year, with an ever-increasing number of quality performances from music assemblies to class assemblies, singalongs to tea-time concerts and special events to recitals. The question now is ‘Where will Music take us next?’ Miss Aves (Primary Music Teacher), who joined us in August 2018 to lead Primary Music across the School, has a few ideas up her sleeve. In the meantime, let’s celebrate as many of the performances from 2018-2019 as possible. The Primary Singers CCA started out in Autumn with a small number of dedicated students who delighted us with the quality of their singing at various events. This group grew in numbers in January and sang beautifully at the Spring tea-time concert, and School Ensembles Concert. The girls have been working towards singing in three-part harmonies under the direction of Miss Aves and Mr. Pering. They also joined the Senior Acapella group in a moving performance of When I Grow Up from the musical Matilda. We kept a keen ear for their performances at the Summer Fair and End of Year Concert. The Christmas sing-alongs in December were a tuneful treat. Years 4, 5 and 6 serenaded us from the Newlands Library
staircase. Year 4 had a very wintry theme of snowflakes, whilst Year 5 combined song and rap with poetry. Year 6 delighted us with two-part singing and rounds. It was a wonderful way to finish the term, and a showcase of how singing has dramatically improved across the entire Primary School. At the Autumn tea-time concert the World Drumming University performed on djembe drums in the Bistro tent. The boys had a lot of fun exploring djembe drumming, Samba, STOMP performances, and a brief introduction to Taiko. They did this through rhythm games, body percussion, and playing various percussion instruments. This term the Music department is offering a Start-up Strings University. We have the pleasure of welcoming the expertise of Ms. Laura Oana to help with this group, as well as training up the next generation of string players. We have also seen a bigger uptake of Primary students in the various instrumental CCAs. As Mr. Pywell and Ms. Clark, along with the peripatetic teachers, coach some of our younger musicians alongside Secondary students, we have begun to see more Primary children sign up to the School Orchestra. This is a wonderful testament to how music-making and performing is growing across BSB.
During Curriculum Music, Years 2 and 3 have been learning how to play simple melodies on the recorder. A small group of children from Year 2 were selected to perform for the first time on recorder at the Spring tea-time concert this year. Their short renditions of ‘Au Clair de la Luna’ and ‘Hot Cross Buns’ were confidently executed. Meanwhile, Years 4, 5 and 6 have benefitted from whole-class ukulele lessons, with a select number of students making their debut performing in a ukulele ensemble at the Summer tea-time Concert. Many pianists across Primary were selected to perform in the Newlands Library at the start of the Spring Parent Consultations. This was a wonderful way for numerous piano players across KS1 and KS2 to exercise their skills in an informal setting. Some of the more advanced were invited to perform on a concert-standard grand piano at the Advanced Piano Performance on 14th May. Jenny M performed Allegro which is a Grade 6 standard piece, and Maria S performed The Pink Panther as the concert opener. It is a huge privilege to perform amongst some of the most accomplished musicians in Secondary. Well done!
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#MeetTheTeachers
Naomi Aves Primary Music Teacher How long have you been at BSB? I started working at BSB in August 2018 as the Primary Music Teacher. Prior to taking up this post, I have taught in UK comprehensive schools as well as a few different international schools. I have lots of experience of building Music departments in growing schools, and teaching music across the entire age range. BSB has enabled me to put these skills to good use, developing the Primary Music Curriculum and extra-curricular music provision, improving the quality of singing across the school, and collaborating with other teachers for shows and concerts. What is the best part about your career as a music teacher?
Miss Aves is a Music Educator, having eight years’ experience teaching in various schools from EYFS through to Year 10. She gained a BA honours degree in Music from Durham University in 2007, as well as a Performance Diploma on Flute. She later gained her PGCE in Secondary Music Education from Canterbury Christ Church University.
The best part of my career is seeing children progress in their knowledge, confidence and skills. I love creating fun and engaging lessons that stimulate, challenge and inspire students to achieve their best, whilst having fun. Seeing this come together in public performances is the other rewarding part of my job. I particularly love Christmas time, as I get to plan and lead a significant part of the music across the school. What triggered your passion for music? I don’t think any one thing particularly triggered my passion for music - I simply
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love it. My grandparents and mother did a lot of singing, and it was always my favourite subject at school. I started piano lessons when I was 7 years old, took up the flute when I was 12 years old, singing lessons for GCSE, and never stopped learning. That’s the beauty of music. There is so much out there, and the journey never stops. I bought a saxophone because I love jazz, and I have always wanted to learn how to play the harp. The closest I got to this was some lessons on the guzheng in China. West End Musicals was probably the other reason my love for music and dance ignited. I’d always exit the theatre singing and twirling in the streets, dreaming of being on stage. I was always involved in some way in the shows and concerts at school, as well as the band in church.
have had many successful performances on stage. Our most exciting achievement has been to sing with the School Orchestra backing us live at the End of Year Concert.
What is your favourite music-related project in the school?
Of course - I wouldn’t be a Music Teacher if I didn’t think this. Now let me give some reasons why:
I enjoyed running the ‘Drums of the World’ University in the Autumn term. The boys who signed up got to explore djembe drumming, salsa percussion, taiko drumming, and body percussion. We thoroughly enjoyed watching the STOMP video together and creating our own performance acts from it. I am also thrilled with how the Primary Singers CCA has developed this year. The girls are now singing in 3-part harmony and
Do you have any wonderful projects coming up in the near future? I have just ordered some more resources for Primary Music next year, and Miss Clark has also ordered some additional stringed instruments. Together, we are hoping to implement some exciting instrumental workshops to strengthen the transition from KS2 to KS3. I may have a few other projects up my sleeve, but you’ll just have to watch this space… Do you think music plays a very important role in a student’s education? Why?
Music is fundamental to the heart and soul of any school, and it is essential for a well-rounded education. Music teaches appreciation, discipline, collaboration and cooperation. It develops transferable skills such as coordination, team work, istening skills and creativity. It is mathematical in its rhythm, scientific with its sound, artistic with its performances, literary with songs, geographical and cultural, historical and experimental. Music
Education, done well, will always produce good results. It improves fine-motor skills, sensitivity and respect when handling instruments. It improves memory and develops language skills. It enables students to express themselves and grow in confidence. It instils enjoyment and appreciation of different styles and genres. It educates and entertains. Can you tell us something funny about yourself that your students may not know? Where should I begin? I have had many embarrassing moments over the years and eaten many adventurous foods during my travels. I remember driving my hired motorbike into a bush in Thailand, as I misjudged the number of revs required to get up a steep slope to the right of the main road. Thankfully, Miss Aves, the motorbike, and the bush all survived. Any final words for our students at BSB to inspire them with music? Even if you don’t consider yourself a musician, or aspire to be one, take the opportunity now to explore different instruments. Take risks with creating music, and listen with an enquiring mind. You might discover something you didn’t know about, or a hidden skill or talent. The key is to try your best and to have fun.
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Secondary
REVIEW
Jason Porter, Head of Secondary Last week I was unpacking some new electronic tablet devices which we will be trialling at BSB in the coming weeks. As these devices are with us on loan, I was eager to start learning how to use one and to find ways in which it might support the enjoyment and outcomes of learning. After rummaging round in the bubble wrap, I realised that the instructions were written on a credit-card sized piece of paper and only told me how to charge the device and switch it on. Feeling slightly let down and apprehensive, I hit the ‘on’ button. I relate this story to watching my own children when, on the rare occasion, they unpack a new electronic device themselves. I observe how they instantly cast all packaging aside (in the recycling bin, of course), switch the device on and stride boldly into the operating system. Within the blink of an eye they have already uploaded, downloaded, linked and synced the device to their watches, the music system, their email and my credit card. To me the same appears to be true for all children of the millennial generation who seize a device and with a prevailing spirit of ‘what could go wrong?’ begin to click around until they get to where they want; something which many of us from the slightly older generation hesitate to do in the absence of a teacher or instruction manual.
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Last month, at the COBIS conference in London I attended a number of informative and thought-provoking sessions on the future of learning. The research presented by speakers from organisations such as the OECD and similar suggested strongly that first, a new skill set is emerging among the millennial and future generations and second, that the future generations of young people are no longer interested in the what, but the how and the why. And so, it is not surprising from the example above, that children will want to know why and how a certain device is of benefit, that they are more ethically and environmentally aware and that they are prepared to question why something is the way it is.
many and have included the COBIS Music festival, Sports Day, the UK Maths Challenge, a Saturday Art Masterclass, Mental Health Awareness Week and sports fixtures, such as the Lumina Cup, in which our U14 girls came away with the winning trophy. There has also been the charitable community trip to Bistrita for the Fundatia Inocenti Olimpiada, the Leavers’ Dinner where we say goodbye to our Year 13 students, BSB’s Got Talent, the Summer Fair, the Middle School Debating Competition, and Trips Week with a wide range of destinations and activities and the Duke of Edinburgh International Award expeditions to the beautiful Romanian mountains.
As the researcher went on to explain the top 20 future desirable skills, I began to map these across onto the evolving curriculum at BSB. The skills referred to included: learning about learning, instruction, social perceptiveness, speaking skills and the clarity of oral expression, active listening, complex problem solving and philosophy, to name but a few. All of this sounds like jargon until you begin to think about where you see these skills placed in the activities in the blend of traditional and ever-evolving education at BSB. This term alone, our achievements in these areas have been
It is therefore essential that at BSB we not only ensure that students are achieving at their best academically, but also are making informed choices and constantly considering, questioning and reviewing our curriculum and the breadth of educational and formative opportunities, allowing our young people to flourish and leave BSB as happy and successful young adults. As such, our Year 13 BSB graduates will leave with all our best wishes for their future at the end of this academic year.
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University
APPLICATION PREPARATION By Jo Mattingley-Nunn Over the summer holidays, the temptation for students is to sleep, socialise, and relax after the stress of the examination period. Whilst all of these are important (and they really are!), the long break is also a great opportunity to do some preparation for university. If students have a career in mind, a few days or weeks of work experience is a great way to strengthen their applications. Recently, BSB students have undertaken work experience in hospitals, marketing companies and hotels, to name but a few. This has given them a great background for writing personal statements or application letters, useful skills to add to a CV, and a much better idea of what certain jobs involve. Sometimes, work experience can
help students realise that their initial career choices do not suit them, something which it is much better to realise early rather than a few years into training! Selected summer schools or other study experiences can also be worthwhile. Some language immersion courses, or focused subject courses, such as the summer course on Artificial Intelligence our Head Boy attended last year, can be fascinating. They can help a student decide whether their passion lies within a subject and can give valuable ideas for university applications. For most students however, the best thing to do over the summer is research universities, courses and careers. This can
start from any age, but Year 12 students should definitely be using Bridge-U, our university research platform, to investigate and start to gather information for applications. Younger students can use resources like https://www.ucas.com/further-education/ find-career-ideas or https://www.careersbox.co.uk/ to get ideas. Also, parents on holiday with their children in a foreign city, can talk to them about what it would be like to go to that university, and what type of experience they would prefer. This way, students can start thinking about future options early, without the pressure of a looming deadline.
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Farewell to
YEAR 13 Students!
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STUDENT LIKELY DESTINATION
LIKELY COURSE
Sara
University of Cambridge, St. Catharine’s College
Geography
Cristina
Istituto Marangoni, Milan
Fashion Design
Engin
Queen Mary University of London
Economics and Finance
Zariff
University of Lancaster
Computer Science
Arina
Swiss Hotel Management School
Hospitality
Radu
University of Portsmouth
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
Harriet
University of Amsterdam
PPLE (Politics, Psychology, Law, Economics)
Tudor
Gap year
Working, travelling and studying Romanian law
Chloe
University of Essex
Childhood Studies
Adi
dBs Berlin
Electronic Music Production
Anisia
Istituto Marangoni, Milan
Interior Design
Ilias
Istituto Marangoni, Milan
Interior Design
Jiayu
University of Glasgow
Business and Management
Alexandru
Kings College London
Computer Science with Management
Ioana
Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania
Business Management field
AndaÂ
HDPK - University of the Popular Arts
Creative Industry Management
Yan
University of Manchester
Mechanical Engineering
Sophie
University of the West of Scotland
Society, Politics and Policy
With the academic year coming to an end, it was time to celebrate for students in their last year at BSB. The Secondary Leavers Dinner and the Secondary Awards Ceremony were emotional events where students and their teachers celebrated the completion of secondary education. The likely university destinations and courses chosen by our graduating year 13 students are shown. These are their top choices, and most have many other offers
(with an Industrial Placement Bursary awarded)
as well, at a wide range of excellent universities across the UK and Europe. As you can see, their choices span a wide range of the arts, sciences and humanities, and show the incredible breadth of interests and talents in the year group. Most of these places are conditional, based on the students receiving the required grades in their A Level exams in August. Final destinations will be confirmed in September. We wish them all the best of luck!
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Secondary
EXPEDITIONS End of term brought ‘Secondary Expedition’ opportunities for BSB Students. Year 10 students headed to the Bucegi mountains, Year 7 students had Paris as their destination while Year 8 and Year 9 took trips to Prague and Berlin. They had interesting expeditions full of fun and learning opportunities.
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Work
EXPERIENCE WEEK@BSB By Mehul, Ana B, Alysha - Year 11 students
During our ‘work experience’ week at the end of year 11, we had the chance to work with the BSB Marketing and Events team. We got the opportunity to learn how they work together to run the school. Everything from the smallest details, such as the font of titles, to organising some of the largest events in BSB like the Summer and Christmas fairs. Throughout the course of the week we learnt how they create all the booklets, calendars, registration papers, newsletters etc, and we were also able to watch the process of designing new school notebooks. Towards the end of the week we
learnt about school events, how they get organised and where would be the most appropriate place on campus to hold them. It was an eye-opening experience in terms of how much work and effort goes into running a school and getting through every day without a hitch. Each day, we observed and learnt new things and understood what the functions of a Marketing department are. Seeing the evolution of the BSB products, the yearbooks and the prospectuses was also interesting, because
it showed how far we’ve come. It wasn’t just a wonderful week to understand what work might look like for us a few years from now, it was also great because it taught us useful skills and helped us build new relations and improve old ones. Writing a professional email for the first time is much harder than one might think and through this work experience, each one of us has mastered that art. The people who make up all these departments had a welcoming and encouraging attitude and helped us make the most of the week we spent at their office. The Marketing department itself was made up of multiple, smaller sections which was unexpected and surprised us a lot. Many would think that communications and marketing are completely different departments with different functions but in fact, their tasks and duties widely overlap. Overall, work experience has been a week full of learning about practical knowledge outside of school for real-life application. It’s an extremely rewarding program that can help all students make decisions for their future.
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Creative
FACULTY@BSB The Creative Faculty has seen significant development this year with a freshly furnished, much larger art room space and a drastically improved re-design of the DT workshop. It is of prime importance that workshop and studio environments are conducive to independent learning. In light of this, specific improvements have included providing a quicker route to materials, for example, by creating high visibility for all tools by mounting them on walls as well as on labelled, open shelves. Designated areas for CAD, print work and textiles have been constructed providing students with improved access to facilities and far greater autonomy in the development of their personal projects. Guidance for research, techniques and processes are on permanent display in the shape of linked QR codes. The Art department has expanded its exhibition areas allowing more wall space for students to be able to share their work. A significant number of pieces have been framed and can be viewed around the school as well as in the uniform shop. New inspiration and motivation has come in the form of visits from Istituto Marangoni
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and the Institute of European Design (IED). GCSE Art students had the opportunity to take part in an informative ‘creative thinking’ workshop presented by the IED. Understanding the fundamental aspects of the creative process is crucial to a student’s ability to take risks and be experimental in their work. The faculty has enjoyed playing an active part in the production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and was able to produce some of the most accomplished props, scenery and costumes so far. In Design Technology all knowledge-based learning has moved online with the comprehensive introduction of Google classroom giving students the opportunity to focus on skills and practical activities in class-based time. Students from Year 8 up have had the opportunity to develop their understanding of important CAD technologies through the use of Autodesk inventor and the 3D printer. It has certainly been a busy and productive year in the Creative Faculty.
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Transitioning...
FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY IS A BIG DEAL Delia and Danny-Luca in Year 7 talk about their experience in Secondary science so far, and how it compares to Year 6: You will already be familiar with a lot of the topics covered in Year 7 science from Years 5 and 6. For example, we learned about reproduction in Year 6 including some of the changes that take place in the human body and parts of a flower, but in Year 7 there is more focus on what happens at the microscopic level – pollination and the formation of an embryo. There are more scientific words we have to use now, like foetus and placenta. The information we learned in Year 6 meant we were prepared for the next stage in science learning – building on previous ideas. There is more homework in Year 7 science, but it’s the right amount. One big change is the number of tests you have to do – one every half term at the end of a topic. Some of us completed SATS in Year 6 but the results were just for parents and teachers to use. We did mathematics tests too, but we were used to them. Now we are graded, A, B, C etc. and that can be scary – more Page 48
pressure than Year 6. To be honest, we still find science tests scary but a little less so as time goes on. We like that we still have activities outdoors. There is more independence in secondary science. The teacher doesn’t have to watch you so closely and we do a lot of work in groups, but you have to be safe. Sometimes you work with strong acids, so you must wear safety goggles and tie back long hair. We recommend that if you have long hair, keep a hair tie in your pencil case so you are always prepared,. The lamb heart dissection was so cool in Year 6. We also remember learning about drugs which was very interesting. The DNA banana experiment was a lot of fun and we are looking forward to learning more about genetics in Year 9. There was a happy, nice atmosphere in Year 6. It made you want to go into the classroom, and we talked to our teacher
more because we had her all day. There were lots of interactive activities and we preferred using the Chromebooks, although iPads are easier to carry around. We know that Year 7’s next year will get Chromebooks and that will be good for them. Secondary lessons can be hard, but they were sometimes hard in Year 6 too at the time, so it’s normal progression. The good thing is we have different teachers for each subject and each one has their own personality. Some are stricter than others, but we like the variety. Danny-Luca: "My favourite science topic this year has been particles. Don't think that science is going to be boring because it is always going to take you by surprise with cool experiments." Delia: "My favourite topic was acids and alkalis. Use scientific equipment wisely and follow instructions so you don't mess stuff up or get hurt."
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Bucharest Middle Schools
DEBATING COMPETITION @BSB To complete a wonderful year of debating, BSB hosted the annual Middle Schools Debating Competition on Monday 10th June, welcoming three other Bucharest schools to the event. During the Debating CCA, we practised a range of interesting topics and skills and chose the theme ‘Privacy is more important that national security’ as the prepared motion for the competition. We formed a team of six enthusiastic debaters who at the last minute, due to another school being unable to attend, were obliged to split into two separate teams. Whilst this caused some understandable stress, as many of the under-16 debaters have never competed before, both teams rose to the challenge admirably. On the day, each BSB team performed wonderfully, competing against stiff opposition from Cambridge School, IBSB and Avenor College. We had wins for both teams, debating impromptu motions such as ‘Detentions do not alter student behaviour’ and ‘All people should aim for a zero-waste lifestyle’. It was fantastic to see our
first-time debaters expressing their views, asking Point of Information questions and holding their ground. In the final, we were treated to BSB2 versus IBSB debating the motion that ‘Human genetic engineering does more harm than good’. With fascinating arguments on both sides, the two teams battled on an equal footing. The final word, however, belonged to George in Year 10 whose reply speech summed up perfectly and won over the judges with the benefits of using genetic engineering to cure diseases and help others. BSB took home the trophy and the words of both Briony and Thea expressed their team spirit throughout the day: “It was FUN!” We are incredibly proud of our Middle School debaters: Briony, Miki, George, Thea, Laura and Tudor as well as our dedicated chairpersons for the day, Aryan and Petru. While we may be losing some of our outstanding senior debaters from Year 13, debating at BSB is looking as strong as ever for the future!
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ISTA
FESTIVAL By Abigail Turkmore
The International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) is a performing arts festival. A group of 14 BSB pupils from years 7 to attended this year’s ISTA festival at AISB in April. Throughout the 4-day trip they participated in a diverse range of workshops where they were taught new skills including capoeira, trestle masks, Jambo drumming, music composition and improvisation skills. This gave them the chance to work with professionals and to create and perform an exciting ensemble piece using promenade staging, alongside Drama students from all over the world. A team building exercise in the form of a scavenger hunt in Herastrau park thankfully
wasn’t spoiled by the predicted rain, which didn’t start to pour until everyone was back on the coach. ISTA believes that the future of our world depends on confident, internationally minded, collaborative and culturally literate young people who are empowered to engage with and change the world responsibly. Participation in this year’s ISTA festival helped bring together young people, artists and teachers from different countries to experience, create and learn about theatre. The experience helped pupils value diversity and collaboration, celebration and play, friendship and collegiality. Fun was certainly had by all involved. BSB will host the ISTA festival from 10th to 13th October 2019. Key stage 4 and 5 students from international schools around the world will come to BSB to participate in activities, visits and workshops.
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Music
@BSB By Sally Clark
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Cobis Music Festival at The British School in the Netherlands With 10 of our students participating and entering a total of 14 categories against 8 other schools, we came away with the following prizes: First Place Junior instrumental ensemble (Anne, Celine, Stefan, Stephanie) First Place Junior instrumental solo (Celine - flute) First Place Senior vocal solo (Aylin) Second Place Junior piano solo (Stefan) Second Place Senior rock solo (Aylin) Second Place Senior instrumental ensemble (Alan, Etienne, Francois, Nichita, Paul) Special Mention Junior instrumental solo (Anne – harp)
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As well as winning these prizes, all of our students participated in a vocal workshop and orchestral rehearsal and performance. Stefan and Nichita made their debut as percussionists in the orchestra and Anne, who plays the harp, was able to participate thanks to the generosity of the British School in the Netherlands hiring a concert pedal harp for her to use. All students were a credit to the school and next year we hope to take more students to Dubai in early June and enter more categories. We will have further details in September.
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advanced performers’ recital In mid-May, the school library was transformed into a concert hall for the Advanced Performers’ Recital. The highest achieving solo pianists in the school had the opportunity to play on a hired Yamaha grand piano to an appreciative audience of parents, teachers and other students. Two singers, a violinist and a flautist also performed, demonstrating the high level of playing that results from dedication and practice. Thanks go to Mr. Pering and Miss Aves who accompanied the students.
END OF YEAR CONCERT Following on from the Summer Fair, we held a showcase concert. The CCA groups, choirs and orchestra performed and the grand finale included, for the first time, all singers and orchestral players in two combined items, Keep Your Eyes on the Skies and One and a Million. The focus was on the ensembles that have developed throughout the year. With pieces from South Africa, Argentina, Mozambique, Jamaica, the world of Gaming, and even Elvis Presley, there was something for everyone. Our students were certainly inspired by seeing their peers and seniors performing on stage.
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#MeetTheTeachers
Sally Clark Head of Music Faculty and Music Teacher
Sally Clark studied Music at the University of Huddersfield and then taught EAL (English as an Additional Language) in Spain before moving back to the north of England to work in the International Department of a college as an EAL teacher and Welfare Officer. After completing her PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in Secondary Music Teaching at the University of Huddersfield in 2002, she worked at Horsforth School, Leeds, before relocating to Kenya, where she was Head of Music at Nairobi’s Hillcrest International School for 10 years, involved in many cross-school initiatives including the Kenya National Youth Orchestra and the Nairobi Orchestra.
How long have you been at BSB? I’ve been working at BSB since 2013 as a Music Teacher in the Secondary School. I arrived here from Nairobi, Kenya where I worked for 10 years, so I’ve been teaching music for a long time. What is the best part about your career as a music teacher? When I teach young students, I try to imagine them in the future taking part in community Page 54
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music projects or even at a professional level once they’ve finished school. A lot of students I’ve taught in the past are still active in music now that they are adults, and I find that incredibly satisfying. What is your favourite project related to music that happened within the school? School productions of musicals can be complex and challenging yet fulfilling and really worthwhile. When students and teachers collaborate to put on a show, it’s a huge amount of work and a massive project and the satisfaction you have when it all comes together is a feeling second to none. In the past we have staged Grease, 13 and Our House and in each we were able to provide a band of combined students and staff. Working with actors, singers, dancers and wonderful costumes is fantastic. I’m looking forward to more productions in the future. What triggered your passion for music? I was always surrounded by music when I was young, and I would credit my parents for that, as their record collection was huge. From blues to heavy metal, classical to folk and encompassing music from all around the world, my parents’ broad taste fascinated me. As far as instruments go, I was very lucky at school because I was able to try many different ones to narrow down what I liked best. Very supportive teachers
and parents encouraged me and let me know that I was good enough to pursue a musical career. Do you have any wonderful projects coming up in the near future? We are ambitious, and in the Summer Concert this year all the singing groups will join together for a combined performance. We have a Primary singing group and a Secondary acapella group who will perform together with the school orchestra to make a really huge performance, demonstrating just how many people are involved in music at BSB. Do you think music plays a very important role in a student’s education? Why? Absolutely - studying music provides opportunities for students to develop and to learn things they may not even realise they are learning. For example, we study protest songs in year 8, raising interest in topical events and helping students to relate to current affairs. History students can gain a deeper understanding of the music from certain periods through knowing what has happened in Russia, for example, at the turn of the century. More scientific and mathematical students can appreciate the method of deconstructing music and putting it back together. Music really has got something to offer everyone – it’s a matter of finding what interests
individuals and making the cross-curricular links. How does a typical music lesson take place? Well it’s not always line-up, come into the classroom, find your instrument and sit politely waiting until I ask you to play! More often, students are really eager to play music, so they come to class ready to make a lot of noise, with their instruments of course. Reining in the enthusiasm, we move on to a disciplined rehearsal. We’re able to work with pieces of music and play together in groups. In most lessons, many instruments are used ranging from ukulele to trombones and trumpets to clarinets, so everyone can play performance pieces together and also create their own music. Can you tell us something funny about yourself that your students may not know? I went to an all-girls school and I’m sure people have pre-conceptions about what that might have been like. However, one of the greatest things I did at school was forming a rock band with my friends, an all-girls band, and our favourite music was by Jimi Hendrix. When we played in the ‘Battle of the Bands’ at the local Boys school, I was the lead singer and bass player on Foxy Lady, a Hendrix hit. I really, really enjoyed rock music and it remains one of my passions. Page 55
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Mental Health
AWARENESS WEEK @BSB ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’ was recognised at BSB from 13th - 17th May. The aims were to develop better awareness for our students of what good mental health is, to understand how to encourage it and to appreciate some of the issues that may be experienced with poor mental health. The whole school were involved in activities to promote the 5 ways to wellbeing: Connect, Give, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning. We all learned what good and poor mental health is and how we can support one another through difficult times, removing the stigma often attached to mental health issues.
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During lunchtimes, our students were encouraged to take part in different activities to encourage good mental wellbeing including Yoga, learning how to juggle, showing their appreciation of each other and spreading some kindness with smiley stickers. The week was welcomed and embraced by staff and students alike as they reflected on their own mental health and were encouraged to talk about it. As a community, we are driven to support our students and staff to look after their mental health and to look after each other.
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BSB CONGRATULATES AYLIN Congratulations to Aylin from Year 4, who has won second place at the 2019 ‘Sonoris’ contest for young pianists in the 9 year-old category. Aylin represented BSB at the contest held in the Buftea Cultural Centre at the end of May.
CATINCA Congratulations to Catinca who took part in the ‘Stelele Aurii’ ballet festival in Constanța, where she won almost a dozen awards, most of them 1st place. They included 1st place in solo, professional category, in jazz. Great work, Catinca!
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BSB CONGRATULATES GEORGE George, one of our brilliant Year 10 BSB Science students, recently had his study published in the scientific journal ‘Biologia’. You can find out more about his study on BSB’s website at www.britishschool.ro. Congratulations to George on this achievement. We wish him luck in his next scientific endeavour.
EMILIE In May, Emilie in Year 10 danced a contemporary solo in the Bucharest Dance Festival and qualified to participate in the Freedom Dance Festival in Budapest. Keep on dancing!
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BSB’s Got Talent was a roaring success this year with students from both the Primary and Secondary schools taking to the stage to perform. Early weather predictions forced the event from the front field into the marquee, but nothing could dampen the mood. This year the hosts of the event were Iarina (9C) and Laura (11W), who warmed up the crowd with their witty banter and funny jokes. In order of appearance the starring acts were, Sergey (5D) breakdancing, Jessica
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(6B) singing A Million Dreams, Kate (3D) playing the piano, Maria (6B) performing We are the Champions, Artem (5C) playing the piano, Hemin (6B) performing on drums, Oana (5D) singing Titanium, Alessia, Maya and Abdu (4G) performing a gymnastic routine, Chiara (3P) performing a gymnastic routine, Melika (8K) singing A Thousand Years, Esperanza (8K) singing All of Me, Alessia (8K), performing a gymnastic routine, Julia (10G) performing a dance routine, Aylin(11R) singing whilst supported by Mr. Pering on the piano, and Yasemin (10G) singing whilst supported by Alan (10C) on the piano.
All the students’ performances were of the highest calibre and greatly received by the audience. The finalists performed again at the Summer Fair on 8th June and the eventual winners were Maria in Primary, and Aylin in Secondary, with wonderful solo performances. Massive congratulations to all participants for making it so far into the competition – you are all winners!
By Milton Cropper
SECONDARY WINNER
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House REPORT By Thomas Smith
2018 saw the introduction of eight new House Captains, who were were selected for their demonstrably excellent qualities of leadership, organisation, commitment and enthusiasm. These are core characteristics, essential in becoming a great leader. It has been fantastic to see a huge number of students participating in and attending all of the House events resulting in the competition being extremely close throughout the year. Each House has shown their particular strengths and won various events, gaining points for their team. The year started strongly with Arges
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taking an early lead in the points table and Mures closely following them in second place. Different Houses have won different events resulting in this being the hardest fought competition for the past few years. With Sports Day holding the biggest amount of points to be won, it was Olt who triumphed on the day, resulting in them moving from second into first place overall. A combination of outstanding teamwork combined with great leadership helped Olt to secure the top spot in a battle that has been tenaciously fought since Christmas. Congratulations to Olt on their eventual victory.
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The much awaited Annual Sports Day was held on Friday, 3rd May. With much excitement and a competitive atmosphere the programme began with an opening procession where enthusiastic students began house chants to get the day started. After the opening ceremony everyone was ready to compete and support one another in several events. Students of Year 3 to 13 competed in events including sprints, relays, a Mat Ball tournament, station games, shot put, high jump and long jump.
One of the best events was the relay where staff competed against students and parents. This was the last event of the day and everyone gathered around to support one another as the teachers blew past everyone. There were two brilliant performances during the day by the Gymnastics and Karate CCAs. Both displayed mesmerising routines for the audience with energy and enthusiasm. The whole day was a huge success with some amazing individual results and
performances. Sports Day is a great reminder of how important the enjoyment of sports and exercise is in a child’s life. Thank you to the parents who came along to fill the air with cheering and tons of encouragement for our young athletes. A massive well done to all who took part this year and thank you to everyone that helped to make the day run smoothly. The final results of the day were: first - Olt, second – Argeș, third – Mureș, fourth - Danube.
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EYFS and KS1 Sports Day – 27th May This was the first annual EYFS and KS1 Sports Day held at BSB. It was an exciting and fun filled day where students participated in several events to compete to be the House winner. Parents played a major role in the day as they participated with their children in events and encouraged them throughout all the activities. The day started off with the students walking out in their Houses to the front pitch. They were addressed by Mr. Koene and were then sent off to their specific starting events. The day was filled with a lot of cheering with many parents there to support their children. Students were able to compete in races, water relays, penalty kicks and many other activities. Overall, it was a great morning where students demonstrated their best sportsmanship and fair play as they competed against their peers. At the end of the day the houses finished in the following order: first – Mureș, second – Argeș, third – Olt, fourth - Danube.
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For everyone involved with Project Zephyr, but especially the students who participated, this year has been a very significant one. When I started the project in 2016, my two goals were to teach students practical skills and to teach through reality. These goals have now become the backbone of our mission: To produce an experience that nurtures the growth of skills and through the application of these skills and individual personality gives someone the opportunity to learn about themselves.
It has been a great and satisfying challenge both for myself and my colleagues to develop a course that begins to do our mission justice. I don’t think anyone could have imagined what you see in the photo below back in September 2016. We now have four fully functional electric vehicles, two of which are complete with futuristic looking chassis and all created by students that joined this CCA with the desire to discover. I think this is fantastic. This year marks the achievements of the first group of students to complete a car from paper to chassis to body.
It marks success of students who have completed a journey without knowing what the end looks like, a journey into the unknown, a journey of the archetypal hero. I strongly urge our students to continue discovering, to keep being curious, and most importantly to stay true to who they are as individuals. I look forward to further developing this project and bringing it to as many students as possible in the future. Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible, and to the students for their fantastic feedback and cooperation. Tudor Atanasiu
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team eroul What you see here is the culmination of two and a half years of hard work and experimentation. Students who started their participation in Project Zephyr in 2016 have now completed their car.
Following the completion of the chassis, proudly displayed at the 2017 Summer Fair, the team worked diligently to design this beautiful blue car. They began by creating sketches and drawings inspired by the classic Morgan cars. They transferred these drawings into a 3D CAD model over the course of a few months, using it to design a sliced 3D file which allowed the students to create a 1:1 scale foam model from slices of construction foam. After a year of work on the foam model the team had the opportunity to use industrial ‘Mars Clay’ kindly provided by STAEDTLER Industrieplastilin GmbH. This is the same clay used by the automotive industry to design cars that you see on the road today. ‘Mars Clay’ allowed the students to precisely sculpt the shape needed, being thermally stable and hard at room
temperature. This meant that many weeks could be spent refining a design without worrying it would dry out or change shape. It allowed the sculptors to create very fine details such as corners, edges and fine curves, something difficult to produce with conventional clay, and permitted them to take moulds easily from it. Fibreglass was the next stage, during which students laid up the female mould of their car. This manufacture method is frequently used to produce small boats, kayaks and in some cases car body panels. The mould was split into 4 sections allowing the team to take it apart easily. The final model that you see here was cast from this female mould and painted here in the Innovation Hub. We’re sure you will agree that the results are simply superb!
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#CCAs @BSB CCAs throughout the academic year provide students with a fantastic opportunity to try new sports and activities and pursue a variety of interests, leading them to discover lifelong passions. This year’s CCA programme was one of the best yet, with close to 100 co-curricular activities.
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lumina cup By Andrew Koene
This year the Under 14 Girls Football team has only got better with time. They competed in the Lumina Cup with high hopes as they were already the winners of the Autumn Cup tournament hosted by BSB. The standard was very high and the girls were ready for the challenge. They have been training a lot and as a team have really come together. Against ISB the girls won 5-1, against Avenor 5-0, and against LycÊe Français they drew. Overall, the girls won first place. Congratulations go out to Anastasia who won Best Player and High Scorer during the Lumina tournament. Here is what she has to say about competing for BSB sports and working as a team: "BSB sports is about being part of a community. In Year 7 we finished 3rd and now we have won the Lumina Cup. Everyone has been developing together and we are really an inclusive team. Girls are always encouraged to come out and lead one another, even if someone makes a mistake. No matter what the skill level is we are a family. Being awarded these trophies and winning tournaments shows how much our hard work has paid off."
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CHARITY@BSB The main event of this term for the charities committee was the trip to Fundatia Inocenti’s annual ‘Olympiad of the Innocents’ at Bistrita. One of our students wrote: “The trip first came to my attention during an assembly. Miss Mattingley presented us with the nature of the trip, helping children who are not as lucky as we are, and my friend told me how worthwhile the trip and the cause was, so I signed up.
others were older. The ones we met were bedridden, and most had serious learning or physical difficulties.
On the trip itself, we each had to carry some of the donations for the children in our luggage. In Bistrita, we purchased more donations, and then headed towards the Fundatia Inocenti centre. We me the people in charge and some of the children living there. Some of them were just infants while
The weather was a bit grim, but it didn’t stop the event from going on. Once the children arrived we were working as hard as we could. The Romanian students who came on the trip helped with translating what the children wanted, and the others painted faces (and arms), and gave out
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It was interesting, yet challenging, to see the facilities they live in and the difficulties they face. Seeing us made some of them smile and laugh a lot, as they don’t get many visitors. We then proceeded to where the event was taking place and set up our stand.
temporary tattoos. The event lasted all afternoon and involved our activities, along with dancing, singing, art, a parade, and some sports events, although the weather affected these the most. Overall, it was a great day for the children involved and for us, being able to help out children much less fortunate than we are.” Other highlights of the term have included a successful ‘MAD’ book sale, the ‘Profit’ CCA in Primary which made and sold key rings, posters and stress balls, donating the money raised to Light into Europe, and the ‘Cooking for Casa Sperantei’ Primary University. Thank you to all the students and parents who have supported our school charity events this year!
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Girl Guiding
GIRLS GIVE By Rachel Eglinton
1st Bucharest Girlguiding Coordinator Girlguiding offers girls many development opportunities and this term we have seized the chance to explore ‘service’ in our support of two local charities. Our girls spent one Saturday morning in early April visiting Casa Speranţei at their recently refurbished new location. We learned how terminally ill children will be cared for at the centre and had a tour of the facilities. The girls appreciated how Casa Speranţei is providing spaces for parents, allowing them to stay with their children in some comfort. One of our Brownies gave extra thought to the ill children and donated many bags of surplus washed toys to be placed on their beds. As the site is an old farmstead, we undertook some outdoors tasks. We whitewashed some trees and planted many pots with flowers. Inside the centre, we made Easter crafts which we brought back to school for parents, raising funds for the hospice through donations. It is not only the girls who give. Our leaders are generous too, giving time and effort freely to prepare activities for the girls, or to further their leadership knowledge. One leader suggested that we set up a charity stall at the Summer Fair, and the Brownies decided to use this to support Light Into Europe. Donations were accepted for paper bookmarks and beaded bracelets that our Rainbows made, and for painted jars for tea lights that our Brownies contributed. To attract ‘customers’, our stall was decorated with bunting which the girls had given up their free time to prepare. Having learned about two charities, Rainbows then practised telling others. At the end of term Promise Party, they shared their thoughts about each charity, presenting in pairs. Parents were invited to choose the best presentation by posting a button into a box. This was our way of ensuring everyone was listening well! Practical hands on experience benefits both the charities and the girls, who have learned to value their own circumstances while developing useful skills for their future. Problem solving, perseverance, curiosity and confidence have all grown. Well done girls. Page 73
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Alumni ACHIEVEMENT
Noor Fatima
Noor’s Road after BSB What made you choose your course? Choosing Business Administration as a degree has exposed me to all types of business concepts, provided a broad understanding of business basics and enabled me to keep my career path flexible.
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How was university – what have you been enjoying and what were the challenges? How did BSB help you achieve your goals? I completed my Bachelor’s degree in July 2018 and then started work as an associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers. During my university course, my ‘near-future’ goal was to be employed at one of the Big Four professional services networks. I am glad I was able to make that happen and believe a lot of the credit goes to my parents and to BSB, both of whom helped shape me into a confident, independent, and strong individual. BSB provided a plethora of opportunities that helped me diversify my experience at school. Anything else you’d like to share about your journey? One of the best experiences during my university years is when I was accepted onto an exchange program in Portugal. I loved every minute there. This program allowed
I decided to study Economics at university as I was always good at mathematics and wanted a course which could be applied within the real world, which is exactly what Economics at UCL provides. It has been a challenging course with many complex models and has also has been very rewarding, particularly studying current economic issues that the world faces. The support and guidance provided by the BSB family, especially Mrs. Hooper and Mr. Walters, was essential in my preparations for and my journey to university. I believe one of the key aspects which BSB provided that was really important to me was
me to experience a whole new culture and exposed me to a completely different educational system. Of course, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to travel. I would highly recommend everyone who gets the chance to participate in an exchange program. Any achievements or contributions that you are really proud of? Becoming Head Girl in 2014 and receiving the COBIS award are the achievements I’m most proud of from my high school years. Any tips you would give to current students, relating to academics or life at BSB in general? It is fine to be unsure about what your next step in life is as long as you don’t give up and you keep trying new things. Cherish the final years at school because adulthood really isn’t always as much fun as school days!
the co-curricular activities. It showed me that school life was more than just studying, also involving helping the community and acquiring new skills. This theme was very apparent in University too. Universities in the UK have wide ranging societies, from the Economics and Finance Society to the Chocolate Society. They are there for students to do what they enjoy doing as part of a group. I would encourage all future graduates to take full advantage of any opportunities provided to gain new experiences and enrich your learning.
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The first
The British School of Bucharest organised our first ever alumni event on behalf of the newly formed Alumni Association on Tuesday, 25th of June. This was a great opportunity for graduates from different years to reunite with old friends, make new acquaintances, and enjoy a beautifully organised evening. For me, as a 2018 graduate of BSB as well as a Junior Marketing Officer, this was a challenging event to put together, demanding the usual impeccable BSB standards. The aim of the event was for the guests, me included, to arrive with a big smile on their
EVENT face and leave with an even bigger one. Measured by this it was a great success. Everyone left not only with a huge smile but also with a traditional BSB goodie bag, including teddy bears, brochures and certificates that indicated that everyone who attended was a founding member of BSB Alumni Association. Being a founding member of an association that will grow and grow with future BSB graduates is a pleasure, and I personally believe that everyone who joined us could not have been more proud to attend such a wonderful event.
Both as a member of staff and a member of the Alumni Association, I hope that this group will expand through the years, and I personally cannot wait to see how this event will develop next year. I’m eager to share my stories and news from university, as I am leaving Bucharest this autumn. If any other graduates that are not already part of this see this article, and would like to join our Alumni Association, please do not hesitate to contact steve.rand@britishschool.ro.
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EVENTS HOSTED BY THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF BUCHAREST
ROMANIA
THROUGH THE LENSES OF EXPAT WOMEN Romania Through the Lenses of Expat Women is the soul project of a group of 26 amateur expat women photographers from 14 countries. BSB hosted the launch of the 10th edition, “Enchanted Romania” on Thursday, 23rd May. All proceeds from the live photo auction were donated to charity. This year the women are proud to support four amazing charity organisations: Casa Ioana, Fundatia Usa Deschisa, HOSPICE Casa Sperantei and liberatED Romania. “Romania is worth discovering, slowly, Page 76
through the lens of a camera and, yes, by women, with their own sensitivity and special approach to nature, tradition, rural and city life and style. I am very proud to be part of this project which combines the pleasure of exploring, creativity and community spirit with a good cause”, says Beate Bidenbach from Germany in the foreword. She is part of the project for the third year now and like her fellow photographer friends from Australia, Panama, UK, USA, South Africa, Canada,
Poland, Italy, Russia, Bulgaria, Bolivia and Colombia, along with also some Romanian ‘re-pats’ she is convinced the project does make a difference: “It’s our sincere desire to help and encourage charities that engage in improving the lives of so many people in need here in Romania.” The project was assisted and supported by professional photographers Bogdan Dinca, Helmut Ignat, Cristian Lascu and film producer Dan Draghicescu.
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SOPHIA
THE STARFISH
BOOK
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By Daniel Kearvell, author It was a pleasure to launch Sophia the Starfish, the second in my Stories Out Of The Box series of book and toy packs, at British School of Bucharest, on Tuesday, 11th June. The day started with two sessions with the children, and we had lots of fun reading the story of Sophia, then attempting to draw her, using the illustrations from the book! I was extremely impressed by the quality of the drawings, from both groups – Years 1-2 and Years 3-4 – and choosing the winner was certainly a tough challenge! On the same evening, I was delighted to officially launch the book in the fantastic Crawford House Library, with guests from all over Bucharest, and beyond. During the
evening I was proud to present a cheque for GBP2000 to Gabriela Popescu, the Founder and Head of Te Aud Romania, a charity which aims to improve the lives of poor and disadvantaged children in the Suceava county of Romania. Despite the inclement weather of the previous days, the sun happily made an appearance on the evening, outlining the beauty of the BSB campus, and a fun evening was had by all. I was also grateful for the generosity of the BSB community and guests, as we managed to raise almost 1000 Euro of sales on the evening, which is a fantastic start. Stories Out Of The Box was born out of a bedtime story that I wrote for my daughter, Maya, that grew into a book and toy pack
that was published last year – Maya the Mouse. Sophia the Starfish, named after my second daughter, is a story that shares the common theme of strength through diversity, and follows the adventures of a starfish that meets various challenges, on account of her difference, but who wins through in the end. The series is aimed to promote the importance of diversity and tolerance, messages which children will hopefully find valuable in their development. I would like to thank everyone at BSB for their fantastic hospitality, professional logistical support for the day, and for the great work they do in shaping our children in such a positive manner!
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FBSB News
By Erika Torazzina
Monthly meetings, a charity workshop, a welcome pack and a welcome committee, a tour of Bucharest and a fantastic Easter Fun morning are just some of the events that have characterised this year’s Friends of BSB. We have proudly launched Classlist as an application that facilitates all communications between parents, and more than 200 people have now joined what is proving to be a lively and engaged community. We have lots of plans for next academic year to meet parents’ expectations and to make the BSB Community even more active and interesting.
holding meetings both at drop off and pick up time to make sure everybody can take part in them. We will invite external experts to give talks or lead workshops of interest and we will also organise more social events. The very first meeting will happen even before school starts, targeting new families who will join BSB in September. Please note the dates for our meetings and events below - make sure you have them in your calendar for next academic year. We wish you a great summer and look forward to seeing you soon. FBSB New Families Welcoming Events:
We would like to share with you some of the new initiatives for next year. We will be
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• Coffee mornings on Thursday, 29th and
Friday 30 August at 09:30 (Location TBC) • Welcome BBQ on Friday, 13th September from 16:30 FBSB Meetings 2019/2020 • • • • • • • • •
Tuesday, 10th September 2019 at 08:45 Tuesday, 8th October 2019 at 13:30 Tuesday, 5th November 2019 at 08:45 Tuesday, 3rd December 2019 at 13:45 Tuesday, 7th January 2020 at 08:45 Tuesday, 4th February 2020 at 13:45 Tuesday, 3rd March 2020 at 08:45 Tuesday, 5th May 2020 at 13:45 Tuesday, 9th June 2020 at 08:45
FBSB Workshops 2019/2020 (possible times and topics to be discussed and confirmed): 16th October, 11th December, 12th February, 1st April, 29th May.
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