3 Head of School Message
4 Faculty 21 Year Groups
114 Whole School Events
Executive Director
MS AURA BOGDAN
This academic year has been another wonderful year of accomplishments and achievements for our students, with plenty to celebrate both academically and in terms of extracurricular enrichment.
The year started very positively, as we welcomed a record number of students in through the school gates. The positive impact of increasing student numbers can be seen in several areas, including rising standards of behaviour and achievement, as growing waiting lists for many of our classes means we are by necessity becoming increasingly selective, admitting only the best and most able students into our school, which naturally leads to increasing levels of achievement academically.
In terms of student achievements, our students continue to impress us with rising levels of progress and attainment, placing our school well above the UK national average, in the top 10% of schools worldwide, according to comparative progress and attainment data in English, mathematics, and science. This rising standard is reflected in the success our students have achieved in various interschool events taking place, including once again winning the Black Sea Schools Mathematics Competition, and achieving our greatest numbers of bronze, silver, and gold awards in the UKMT, Kangaroo, and International Olympiad competitions.
We also see the positive result of our staff working closely with parents to offer a high performance learning experience, which resulted in our best set of exam results to date last year, with a 97% pass rate at A Level and 60% of our students achieving B-A*grades, resulting in more than 50% of our students being offered places in a TOP 100 university around the world for the second year in a row. This really is an incredible achievement, and one we can and should all be very proud of, with our students continuing to receive offers from prestigious universities around the world, including Oxford, UCL, Imperial College, Kings College, St Andrews, Edinburgh, UAL, ESADE, and Bocconi to name just a few.
This year once again saw our students heading off to a colourful variety of destinations around the world: exploring the coastline of Naples on a geography field trip, developing improved German fluency on a MFL trip to Vienna, researching university options on trips to Spain and the United Kingdom, and enjoying the delights of winter skiing in Italy are just a sample of the many international trips that went out this year.
There were also wonderful learning opportunities a little closer to home, including multiple day trips to local parks, museums, and art galleries, a teambuilding trip into the mountains for our Year 6 students, and transition teambuilding trips to Edenland Park and Vertical Limit, our largest group of students to Poiana Brasov on the annual primary school ski trip, a Y11 trip to the local Opera to see Othello, and our largest number of senior school students ever to the Carpathian Mountains for the adventurous journey portion of the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme, to name just a few.
To all these trips out, we can add the many school events, including the annual IBSB Sports Day, UN Day, Romania Day, and of course the many memorable performances in the primary school winter production of Snow White and Secondary School Spring Show, The Little Shop of Horrors.
School is time to grow emotionally and intellectually, explore new interests, discover and develop talents, and learn how to communicate effectively in order to build and maintain healthy relationships in a fast changing increasingly complex world. Ultimately though, school is a time to learn and have fun learning as our students mature into young men and women, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in life, and the character and core values to live a meaningful life, making a positive contribution to our local community, and for some of our more aspiring and ambitious, the wider world.
Being that the Year Book is summing up of our entire year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our students for working so incredibly hard this year, enabling you to achieve all you have. I would also like to thank our staff and parents, and the PTF, for the incredible level of support provided throughout the school year: offering our students a truly world class education is only possible when a community comes together with a common goal in mind, and I am extremely proud of our strong sense of community spirit.
To our graduating students, I wish you every success as you move on to the next stage of your educational journey, joining our growing family of alumni around the world. I have no doubt that you each have a bright future before you to look forward to.
To our staff and families, I wish you all a pleasant and restful summer vacation.
Sincerely,
Aura Bogdan Executive Director
Head of School
MR KENDALL PEET
Head of School: A Year in Review
This yearbook is intended to provide a brief overview of the school year, with class photos of every student and teacher available as a resource to refer to in future years, not just to look back to see photos of ourselves in days of yore, or to share with family and friends, often accompanied by the sound of laughter, due to the way we looked way back when, but also as an archive to remember our classmates and teachers, who over time slowly fade into the far distant recesses of our mind. In this regard, I hope that the pages of this edition offer you a magical key to the past, like a doorway to Narnia, complete with a treasure trove of memories awaiting your imminent arrival.
For each of us, the collection of memories will of course be very different, with wide varying perspectives of shared events, such as our annual Sports Day, complete with its trials and tribulations, its victors and vanquished. In the end, it was the blue shirts of Muntenia standing jubilant atop the podium, holding the House Competition Sports Day Cup high, after a long drought – Well done Muntenia!
The photos of our annual UN Day Celebrations, for example, will no doubt assuredly recall to mind the wonderful selection of international cuisine once again on offer, thanks to the collective organised efforts of our dedicated PTF parent body- always a highlight of the year- with many our students no doubt reflecting on their individual contributions to the programme, as their peers, parents, staff, and guests looked on generously applauding their united efforts.
For some, the highlight of the school year may have been a specific club enjoyed, and the happiness that comes from sharing a common interest with like-minded individuals, such as the ever popular MUN Club, which returned to Greece this year for the annual CSMUN conference, having the chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of Athens, along with many unique experiences shared and new friends made.
For others, the highlight was perhaps a trip the Carpathian Mountains on a Duke of Edinburgh outdoor expedition, with perfect weather complementing the autumnal canvas of colour abounding in every direction. The photos from this trip were quite simply breath-taking, enticing us all to start planning our own outdoor adventure.
For me personally, however, I will remember amongst many other things, the winning performance by Andrei Ghita in the International Schools Talent Show, and the wonderful performances put on in the primary school winter production Hint of Snow White and senior school spring production The Little Shop of Horrors - with Felix Daianu, in particular, offering a captivating performance as Seymour, alongside a life size model of Audrey, a hungry a sentient carnivorous plant that feeds on human blood, and eventually Seymour - without a doubt, the best productions I have had the pleasure to watch during my time at IBSB.
I will also remember this year as an outstanding year for the middle school debate club, with so much talent and potential in our young aspiring debaters, resulting in our teams making their way to the final of every competition entered and lifting the victor’s trophy on multiple occasions. Finally, I will remember and cherish my time spent with colleagues, support our students on their personal learning journey, working in close collaboration with our parents. It has been an absolute honour and a privilege to bear witness to their journey, helping each to progress toward their aspirations goals, there to support them when they stumble, and to remind them that mistakes are an important part of the journey, failure but a stepping stone on the way to future success.
Our primary goal as a school is to provide a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment, where students feel valued and supported as they mature into successful, lifelong learners. Our day to day mission is to Inspire, Support, and Celebrate our students as they aspire and strive to achieve their aspirational goals. It is my sincere hope that we have succeeded in all regards, and that every student at IBSB feels they have made significant progress on multiple fronts, both in terms of personal development and academic achievement.
If goals remain unachieved, however, the great news is that tomorrow is a new day, with time on your side and everything to play for- it is never too late to take a step toward becoming all that you can be, and more! Wishing everyone a wonderful summer break, with quality time spent with family and friends.
Kendall Peet Head of School
PRIMARY SCHOOL STAFF
Year 2 Teacher, Lower Primary School Coordinator
School Student Support
Primary School PE Teacher
Primary Teacher in Year 5
Alison Tansley
Lee Hawkins
Robin Morrison
Dariana Margarint
Isabela Lamdes
Aliviana Sanders
Alan Cornish
Adelaide Owen
Orla O'Dwyer
Tom Wilson
Charissa Venter
Roxana Anghel
Alexandru Lacraru
Alexandra Ivascu
Teaching Assistant, EAL Teacher
Year 4 Teacher, Upper Primary School Coordinator, HPL Lead, NACE Coordinator Primary Teacher in Year 6
Head of Primary
Year 3 Teacher
Primary School MFL Coordinator, Spanish Teacher, Teacher Assistant
Year 1 Teacher
Primary Teacher in Year 4, Primary School Pastoral Care Coordinator, Middle Leadership Team PE Teacher
Primary Teacher in Year 6
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Assistant Student Support/Intervention Teacher
Primary School PE Teacher
German Teacher
Student Counsellor, SENCO Coordinator, & DSL
Simona Alexandru
Robert Radu
Mihaela Bicuti
Robert Gaier
Alexandra Filip
Paul Georgescu
Delia Ciobanu
Luiza Stoica–Diaconovici
Catalina Naidin
Simona Cucu
Primary School Music Teacher
Teacher Assistant, French KS2 Teacher
Oana Marcu
Ioana Lilcu
Teacher Assistant, KS1 EAL Teacher
Teacher Assistant, KS1 French Teacher EAL Teacher
Teacher Assistant
SECONDARY SCHOOL STAFF
Roy Chambers
Ioana Cojocaru
Efstratia Laiou
Alexandru Lacaru
Aurora Stroescu Nitu
Ross Fenwick
Kendall Peet
Daniela Momirleanu
Rodica Ursu
Johanna Croci
Matthew Tansley
Diana Lia
Ioana Anghel
Virginia Neher
Deputy Head of Secondary; Designated Safeguarding Lead; English Teacher; Life Skills (PSHE)
Spanish Teacher, EAL Teacher
Head of Creative Arts, Music Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Sociology Teacher
Head of School
Teacher of French
German Teacher
Head of Social Sciences, Teacher of Sociology & Psychology, CAS Coordinator, DofEIA Coordinator, Student Mentor
Head of MFL
German Teacher
English & Humanities Teacher, Secondary School Clubs Coordinator
Head of Secondary
PE Teacher
James Hudson
Mihaela Senzaconi
Cristina Marascu
Ciprian Iacob
Daniela Baitan
Darren Laffar
Dimitrios Savvatis
Claire Kingsley
Joy Murphy
Kelly Adersley
Jayne Baker
Aidan Ryan
Loredana Iliescu
Johanna Long
James
Computer Science and ICT Teacher
English Teacher and IPQ Coordinator
Support Teacher
Spanish Teacher & Secondary EAL Coordinator
Computer Science Teacher
Student Counsellor, SENCO Coordinator, & DSL
English Teacher
Science Tecnician
Tara Rose
Bogdan Gabaroi
Carmen Raducanu
Aydin Korucuoglu
Cristina Latcu
Peter Ennion
Nicoleta Vasilescu
Bohdan Pantella Michelle Gourley
Head of English
ADMIN SCHOOL STAFF
Anamaria Stere
Lea Cohen
Iulia Antocica
Iulia Boboc
Simona Ion
Madalina Taraze
Aura Bogdan
Florina Georgescu
Claudia Hulea
Marius Bogdan
Alexandra Nenciu
Elena Iliuta
Andreea Simion
Dan Boboc
Nicoleta Micu School Nurse
Florin Ghita
David Oprescu MIS Administrator Examination Officer
Head
of Primary School
MR ALAN CORNISH
Another successful and happy year has come to a close for the Primary School, thanks to the dedicated hard work of our teachers, children, and parents. As is always the case at an international school, the end of year also means we are saying goodbye to some students and staff, including Mr Wilson and Ms Owen, who we wish a fond farewell. Thankfully, the vast majority of families and staff will be with us for the academic year 2024-25, with a few new staff joining us bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to help us grow further, and so I look forward to another celebratory year as we approach our Silver Anniversary in 2025.
We broke all kinds of records this year, including having over 180 pupils, which is the most primary pupils since IBSB started. We ran the biggest ski trip, the biggest choir, raised the most money for charity, had the largest cast ever for the Winter Show, and the GL Progression Tests show notable increases in all levels, approaching our pre-pandemic achievements, highlighting the continued academic excellence and resilience of our school.
Throughout the year, we also made significant progress as an HPL school, with the introduction of many new initiatives aimed at fostering great learners, who not only think, but also behave in exemplary ways. This includes the implementation of reflection afternoons and revision of homework projects to enhance learning outcomes for all. We also researched and carefully managed the impact of AI on learning to ensure we are at the vanguard of development and can skilfully guide our pupils and staff through the inevitable changes and approaches that are coming.
Our achievements speak volumes about the commitment and talent within our school community We proudly hold the title of Black Sea Schools Mental Maths Champions for another year and have also excelled in poetry, art, and creative writing competitions Furthermore, our football teams have demonstrated remarkable skill and sportsmanship on the field, especially the girls’ team. We hope and plan for greater success next year as we re-introduce the inter-school swimming competition and host the first IBSB interschool athletics competition. Watch this space!
Among the memorable highlights of the year were the Young Voices performance at the O2 (always one of my favourite events), the Winter Show panto, A touch of Snow White, Sports Day, and the impressive Bake Sales, which not only raised over 20,000 Lei for charity, but also imparted valuable life skills to our students. Congratulations to Team Transilvania, by the way, this year’s House Cup Winner!
Special thanks are extended to those who conducted engaging workshops on finance, drama, and art, as well as to the parents who actively participated in school activities, whether through crafts, attending workshops, offering reading sessions, or sharing their life experiences.
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the collective effort and enthusiasm of our community that have made it a truly fulfilling and enriching experience for all of us. Here's to another year of growth, learning, and success ahead!
Alan Cornish Head of Primary
Primary School Pastoral Care in Review
As we conclude another fantastic school year, it’s heartwarming to reflect on the many pastoral care activities and initiatives that have contributed to our primary students' holistic development. Our community has shown incredible growth in areas of kindness, resilience, collaboration, and inclusivity. Here's a review of our key highlights from the year:
Kindness Initiatives
Kindness has been at the core of our school ethos. Throughout the year, students have participated in various activities designed to foster empathy and compassion. Our “Acts of Kindness” topic in PSHE encouraged students to perform simple acts of generosity, such as helping a classmate or sharing a kind word. This initiative not only improved the classroom atmosphere but also built a stronger, more supportive community.
Odd Socks Day
One of the most vibrant events this year was Odd Socks Day. Celebrated to promote individuality and the acceptance of differences, students, and staff wore mismatched socks creating a colorful and joyful display of unity in diversity. This day sparked meaningful conversations about the importance of embracing each other’s uniqueness and standing up against bullying.
Financial Workshops
We were thrilled to welcome representatives from local banks who conducted interactive financial workshops. These sessions provided our students with foundational knowledge about saving, budgeting, and the value of money. The hands-on activities, such as mock banking scenarios and role-playing exercises, were particularly engaging and left a lasting impression on our young learners.
Internet Safety Week
In today’s digital age, teaching internet safety is crucial. Our Internet Safety Week was a significant success, providing students with the tools and knowledge to navigate the online world responsibly. PSHE lessons covered topics such as safe browsing, recognizing and reporting cyberbullying, and the importance of maintaining privacy online. These lessons are essential in ensuring our students' safety and well-being in the digital sphere.
World Religions Week
World Religions Week was definitely a highlight, fostering understanding and respect as students explored diverse cultures and beliefs.
United Nations Day
Commonly referred to as UN Day, is another wonderful event that allowed us to celebrate global unity, with activities that emphasized peace and cooperation.
The pastoral care program this year has greatly benefited our students. It has fostered a supportive and inclusive environment and encouraged positive relationships, helping children build confidence and resilience. Through the various events and activities organised and guidance offered, our school community has grown stronger and more inclusive and our students have developed better social skills and emotional well-being We are extremely proud of the kindness and teamwork displayed by our students and look forward to continuing this journey of growth and compassion in the next academic year
Orla O’Dwyer
Primary School Pastoral Care Coordinator
MR
LEE HAWKINS
YEAR 4 TEACHER, KS2
COORDINATOR AND PS HPL LEAD
Mathematics Teacher, Secondary School HPL Lead, NACE Coordinator
DR DARREN LAFFAR
MR LEE HAWKINS
THE HIGH PERFORMANCE LEARNING JOURNEY
This year marked the fourth year of IBSB as World Class High Performance Learning School. Having become our pathway journey in September 2020, we were accredited in June 2022, remaining the only HPL World Class School in Romania, privileged to be able to work with some of the best schools around the world to ensure we remain at the forefront of education, able to offer our students continue receive the very best level of education possible.
Thank you our HPL Leads, Lee Hawkins (Primary) and Dr Darren Laffar (Secondary) for working with the various stakeholders to ensure we continue to grow as a High Performance Learning School.
Each week, Lee and Darren prepared a thoughtful and often insightful article for the weekly newsletter to ensure our parents joined us on the HPL journey; here are the first and last of their posts to remind us of our HPL journey shared this year.
The Importance of Developing ‘Self-regulation’
This week we are going to look at the HPL Advanced Cognitive Performance Characteristic (ACP) of “Self-regulation”, and how it manifests over the school life of an HPL pupil.
We will start with Lee looking at self-regulation in the primary school
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your own behaviour and reactions. It helps children learn, behave well, get along with others, and become independent.
Self-regulation begins to develop rapidly in the toddler and pre-schooler years, and continues to develop throughout our childhood and into adulthood. Mastering this skill can be fundamental to academic success.
So, what does self-regulation look like in our youngest and oldest students in the primary school?
Self-regulation in the Early Years Programme
A large part of our job in EYFS is to help the children learn how to regulate their emotions. Self-regulation takes time, and even as adults, we still find it difficult.
In the Early Years programme, we spend time teaching the children about emotions, so that they can identify how they are feeling. Over excitement and anger can sometimes cross over, as children are not always sure which “big feeling” they are experiencing. To help them control their emotions, which can be overwhelming at times, we teach them some simple breathing techniques to help calm themselves down before their emotions take over.
It is important for us to remember that before any restorative conversations can happen, a child needs to be calm and ready to talk. irstly, thank you to the EYFS & Y6 team for taking time to chat with me this week. It is evident from our conversations that the same principles and techniques are implemented across the school, and even though they may look different in EYFS compared to Y6, at the heart of it, they are very similar Before students can learn to self-regulate their learning (as in the later years in primary school), they must first be in the right frame of mind, by emotionally self-regulating.
As previously mentioned, this can be a skill we can continue to work on in adulthood and I set you the task of actively thinking about when you have used self-regulation in your own life this week - or even a time where you may have benefitted from better self-regulation.
And now, over to Darren to look at self-regulation in the Secondary School.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
The formal definition of “self-regulation” in the HPL criteria descriptions is “the ability to monitor, evaluate, and self-correct”.
As Lee has already mentioned, the ability to self-regulate is something even adults can find challenging.
Let’s see what this looks like in Secondary School.
Year 10 and 11
As I write this article, I am supervising a few year 10 and 11 boys, who are currently taking part in the Board Games Club, which is one of the many clubs we offer in Secondary I asked them “In what aspects of school do you selfregulate?”
“We self-regulate in most lessons when we have to complete a task, which could be an assignment, homework, or test. Sometimes the teacher marks the work and gives it back to us. We then have to look at what we did and improve it. Other times we have to mark the work ourselves (or even mark each other’s work) using the mark schemes to help identify where we could improve.”
Thanks for a nice answer boys!
Year 12 and 13
It is in KS5 (AS and A-levels) that self-regulation becomes an extremely important aspect of learning. By this stage, we expect our pupils, particularly the high performers, to be able to study independently and successfully. This means to attempt assignments, projects, and past papers by themselves and mark them, evaluate them, and ask advice from their teachers when they are unclear about something.
An example of this in action is with Simon Wang (Y13), who decided to study mathematics A-level over the summer in order to enter the A-level exam this October. This means that he will finish this A-level early in order to allow him to concentrate on succeeding in his other A-level subjects.
There are other such examples, such as the Deputy Head Boy, Andrei Stere, studying Marine Biology A-level in his spare time and achieving an A-grade for his first year.
Successful “Self-study” is a skill we are encouraging our MAT pupils to develop as a part of our NACE Challenge Award, which a framework being developed to ensure that all students at IBSB develop this important life skill
Lee Hawkins/Darren Laffar High Performance Learning Leads
HPL Residential Trips
Next week, our primary students embark on their eagerly awaited residential trips to various locations outside Bucharest. These exciting adventures promise to offer a wide variety of unique experiences to enrich our children’s academic and personal growth in important ways, complementing the learning journey that has taken place within the classroom this year.
As we prepare for this journey, we look forward to seeing how High Performance Learning’s (HPL) Advanced Cognitive Performance characteristics (ACPs) and the Values, Attitudes, and Attributes (VAAs) will play a crucial role in shaping their adventures.
HPL ACPs focus on developing students' cognitive abilities, fostering skills that help them think deeply and solve problems effectively During the Year 4&5 trip, for example, we will be integrating these characteristics into the following daily activities:
Meta-Thinking: Meta-thinking, or thinking about thinking, plays a vital role in children's experiences during activities like Capture the Flag, by enhancing their planning, adaptability, and reflective learning. Before the game, children strategise by assessing strengths, predicting opponent moves, and managing resources. During the game, they continuously adapt by reflecting on outcomes, adjusting plans, and anticipating changes. After the game, they reflect on their performance, learning from successes and mistakes to improve future strategies. This process not only enriches their gaming experience, but also builds essential cognitive skills, fostering deeper thinking and better decision-making.
Linking: The diverse and dynamic environment of the mountains provides ample opportunities for students to connect new knowledge, learned from the expert camp leaders, with what they have previously learned. Whether identifying plant species or understanding weather patterns, they will be able to link classroom knowledge with real-world observations.
Analysing: Problem-solving activities, such as navigating trails and partaking in teambuilding activities, require critical thinking and detailed analysis. During the various activities organised, the students will break down tasks, evaluate potential solutions, and make informed decisions, enhancing their analytical skills.
The VAAs will also place an essential in cultivating students' character and emotional intelligence in the residential trip, offering a perfect backdrop for nurturing these values:
Resilience: Faced with the physical challenges of hiking and the unpredictable mountain weather, students will learn to persevere, embracing difficulties, developing a 'never give up' attitude that will serve them well in all areas of their life
Empathy: Living in close quarters and working as a team will foster a deep sense of empathy. Students will learn to understand and support one another, appreciating the strengths and challenges each individual brings to the group.
Agility: The trip will also require students to adapt to new situations constantly. Whether it is a sudden change in plans due to weather or adjusting to new routines, they will learn to be flexible and quick-thinking.
We anticipate that the integration of HPL ACPs and VAAs during the residential trip will not only enrich each student’s academic abilities’, but also significantly contribute to their personal growth, in addition to all the fun we will be having.
As we continue to embed the HPL principles across the curriculum, within every aspect of our school culture, next week's residential trip provide the perfect opportunity to make use of the transformative potential of the ACPs and VAAs. Developing these competencies ensure our students are not only academically successful, but also equipped with the resilience, empathy, and adaptability needed to thrive in the ever-changing world.
Our commitment to fostering high-performance learning environments is the very best way to prepare our students for challenges that lie ahead, both inside and outside the classroom.
We are looking forward to sharing this enriching experience with our students, knowing that it will shape our young learners into well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world
I will also be honing my own HPL skills and behaviours as I join Years 4&5 on their trip. I best get packing...
Kind regards,
Lee Hawkins
Year 5 Teacher
Key Stage 2 Coordinator & PS HPL Lead
HOUSE CAPTAINS
, Anastasia Biziru, Eda Cil, Irene-Maria Sanduleasa, Lucas Cornish, Erika Peet, Aleksander Turcanu (Patrick)
EYFS
PRENURSERY
Elektra Archer
Gabriel Popescu
Hinayaa Bhola
Deborah Ferguson
Matias Dragnea
Ana Stefanut
Parth Jajoo Class Teacher
Teaching Assistant
NURSERY
Mustafa Alak
Olivia Craig Harvey
Neilly Mahmoud
Enis Demir Bascuchadar
Edan Duta
Eduard Peet
Deborah Ferguson
Noam Chizik
Vladimir Harabagiu
Carla Popa
Ioana Ciuca
Luca Cojocariu
Junyu Huang
Carla Popa (Lala)
Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Marc Spring
RECEPTION
Robert Caragea
Alban GardomEverett
Isabella Petrescu
Alexandra Curculescu (Ade)
Eva Ispas
Anda Simion
Madalina Soare
George Cusa
Tudor Nitu
Leya Simion
Diana Coman
Antonio Filippini
Aylin Omer
Natalia Stere
Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Amelia Vintila
Weitong Xiang
Cheng An Yang (Zoe)
YEAR 1
YEAR 1V
Mara Banu
Ioachim Cojoc
Alexandra Laffar
Adelina Boboc
Katrina Feruglio Marinescu
Natalia Lupsan
Charissa Venter
Yaar Chayek Gutte Patt
Tamara Georgescu
Melania Minoiu (Dulci)
Ioana Lilcu
Ema Circiumaru
Cristina Ivanoiu
Tudor Nazat Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
David Postolache
Ziya Tengku
Agatha Rotariu
Anya Toderascu
Rebekah Peet
Melisa Senvar
Anais Popescu
Ilie StanciuSchiopu
Aykut Omer Ozan Ozyesil
YEAR 2
YEAR 2T
George Alecu
Clara Cristescu
Stefan Nedelea
Andrei Boghiu
Octavian Cristescu
Carina Pascu
Alison Tansley
Ioana Constantinescu
Kiran Jayathas
Ilinca Popa
Roxana Anghel
Avi Cruz Cretu Mocanu
Nicolas Morarasu
Luca Popescu Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Catrinel Vama
Albert Volciuc Ionescu
Astrid Vasile
Ziyao Wang (Elena)
Vlad Simion
Matei Vasile
Manavi Tiwari
Isabel Vintila
Tudor Popescu
Adam Shalom
YEAR 3
YEAR 3O
Zameera Ansari
Albert Ceausescu
Mihai Ciuca (Corvin)
Sara Balalau
Albert Cercel
Patrick Dragan
Adelaide Owen
Ekaterina Baltag
Sebastian Chambers
Michelle Feferman
Mihaela Bicuti
Robert Burducea
Adina Chelu
Agnes GardomEverett Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Platon Osypov
Matei Vornicu
Aram Rasalingam
Wu HeXuan (Tong)
Eric Jivan
Philip Tecu
Zoey MattheeIonescu
Sebastiano Veum
Amza Ianache
Vlad Ivanoiu
YEAR 4
YEAR 4H
Iulia Bejan
Ofri Giliadov
Filip Mincu
Jessica Chambers
Sofia Isvoranu
Petru Nitu
Lee Hawkins
Iancu Darie
Alexander Lakatos
Ana Patriche
Simona Cucu
Nora Dobrescu
Alice Macedon
Albert Mihai Petre Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Siena Vermut
Jun Sun (Dany)
Toma Vacalau
Ilinca Radulea
Ella Shalom
YEAR 4O
Hizran Ansari
Noga Chizik
Ella Menner
Cara Burducea
Letitia Dumitrescu
Ana Petrovski
Orla O'Dwyer
Ralph Cathey Ureche
Helena Holmes
Liam Pinco
Alexandra Ivascu
Orijah Chayek Gutte Patt
Letitia Ion
Vlad-Petru Popescu (Vlad) Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Reina Sydykova
Ido Tetruashvili
Lucas Simion
Robert Steel
Dimitra Sankevich
Yini Shi (Miruna)
YEAR 5
YEAR 5M
Toma Alexandru
Eduard Constantin
Victor Galani
Rafael-Vlad Bailer (Rafael)
Anisia Constantinescu
Ethan Gayvoronsky
Robin Morrison
Sofia Bartos
Vlad Cotoara
David Hagiu (Xavier)
Simona Alexandru
Kyra Bisht
Rebecca Dumitrescu
Tomas Horobet Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Irina Pana
MingHao Ruan (Alex)
Teodrora Pana (Amalia)
Aaron Tengku
Daria Muthu
Gabriel Pinco
Ozgun Ozyesil
Grigore Popovici
Ilinca Marinescu Netoiu
Stefan Munteanu
YEAR 6
Y6 GRADU ATION
YEAR 6S
Progress Award IBSB Community Award
Andrei Baicu (Florin)
Beatrice Collett
Sofia Matei
Kai-Wen Chen (Kevin)
David Dena
Oleksandr Mykhailov
Aliviana Sanders
Eda Cil
Linda Fialova
Erika Peet
Alexandra Filip
Yasemin Cil
Yiheng Jiang (PanPan)
Ianna Raclaru Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Luca Wahler
Aleksander Turcanu (Patrick)
Oliviero Veum
David Rusu
Irene-Maria Sanduleasa COBIS Award
YEAR 6W
IBSB Core Values Award
Anastasia Biziru
Harvey Evanson
Paula MunozNicolau
Giulia Canale
Anna Feruglio Marinescu
Ileana Olteanu
Tom Wilson
Miruna Chivulescu
Antonia Georgescu
Junbo Peng
Oana Marcu
Lucas Cornish
Aron Gherasim
Ingrid Redeleanu Class Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Aydin Tengku
Anton Shufani (Tony)
Rou Sun (Yuyu)
Aaron Sandu Ali Yigit Savas
Head of Secondary
MR MATTHEW TANSLEY
Head of Secondary Message
And so we reach the end of another year at IBSB. It is hard to believe that I am at the end of my seventh year at the school. This year, we have decided to return to the process of producing a yearbook, as a collection of our memories and as a way to reflect upon the activities and events our students and staff have participated in this year and their many achievements.
For anyone who has been a member of our school community for a number of years, what has been very clear is the exponential growth of the school year on year. In fact, this summer is the first one that I can remember with no large building projects on the go. There are, however, several development projects in the planning, including development of the land recently purchased on the other side of the street, opposite the main entrance, to enable further expansion to meet the rising demand for places at IBSB. One thing I am sure that we can all agree on is that change has been a constant, and for me personally, next year will bring about a great deal of change, as it will be my first school year at IBSB as a teacher only, not a parent, with my two youngest having graduated in 2024.
We see change in many forms around us in the world right now. I am sure you are all aware of increasing focus on AI, which, as a school, we are slowly coming to terms with regarding the impact it will have on our lives in the coming years It is important for us to learn how to use this new technology wisely, especially in education, to save teachers time, to support student learning, and to allow us to focus on developing students skills that will be transferable from job to job, project to project. The language models behind AI, such as ChatGPT and Claude, will enable us to talk to the characters in a novel, or scientists such as Isaac
Newton and Albert Einstein, to see into their worlds, and their thoughts. This is exciting stuff, and something that I have been playing with myself, and hopefully something we can encourage our students to build upon. The impact on student work, and in particular homework, is also something teachers are adjusting to, to know how to better support students to use AI to support learning, and how to assess student work in a world where students are increasingly tempted to use AI to complete their homework for them. All this points to the fact that there is considerable change still ahead as we settle into the new normal where AI is omnipresent.
Over the course of the year, we have had some fantastic university offers for our graduating class of 2024, and we wish them all the best for their upcoming A Level results, as well as to year 12 for their AS levels results, and year 11 for their IGCSE results. We have already celebrated the achievements of many of our students at the end of year awards ceremony, as the natural culmination of recognising their success regularly in our weekly assemblies, and look forward to celebrating the our exam results with the community when we return to school.
It is also important to acknowledge the work our students have done to raise a significant amount of money for charity, whilst raising awareness of their chosen NGOs through their CAS work and the CAS Club - I am sure this philanthropic focus will carry on into their future as one of the values inextricably linked to our IBSB Core Values
Our students have been successful on all front, including at MUNs and also within the field of debate, with our senior debaters performing well, and our junior debaters clearing the field of all challengers in the competitions that they have participated in this year. Our sportsmen and women have achieved greatly, with our football teams punching well above their weight in the tournaments held within Bucharest this year. Our students have also excelled in the creative arts, with special congratulations going to the students and staff who put on a superb musical, in the form of “Little Shop of Horrors”, as well as the younger members of the secondary school who participated at Young Voices at the O2 arena in London. It was also fantastic to see our students participating in, and winning categories at the Interschool Talent Show. All in all, another fantastic year!
Hopefully, this year book, in combination with the summer issue of the school magazine, The Student Voice, will give you a sense of what this year at IBSB has been like, and the level of effort and support that is provided to our students to enable them to be successful across the curriculum and extracurricular programme.
As my final word, I would like to thank our team. We continue to grow in size as a school, but as is inevitably the case in an international school, unfortunately find ourselves saying goodbye to those staff and families moving on to new opportunities and new experiences. I would like, therefore, finish by personally thanking Joanna Long, Ross Fenwick, Virginia Neher, Dimitrios Savvatis, Aidan Ryan, Joy Murphy, and Kelly Aldersley for their many contributions to school life during their time with us. We will miss them greatly.
Matthew Tansley Head of Secondary
Deputy Head of Secondary
MR ROY CHAMBERS
The Secondary School Pastoral Year in Review
The pastoral year at IBSB has encompassed a comprehensive program integrating personal, social, emotional, and academic development. Key components of pastoral care include the House Games, Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) Education, a number of kindness initiatives, and various careers talks, each playing a vital role in fostering well-rounded young men and women.
House Games
House Games are an essential aspect of the pastoral program at IBSB, designed to develop collaboration, creativity, and perseverance among students. Activities such as building the tallest free-standing tower out of paper straws encouraged teamwork and engagement beyond typical friendship groups. These informal settings helped students realize that learning extends beyond the classroom. The House Games also supported the transition of Year 6 students into Secondary School, with the Year 7 students acting as Year 6 mentors, and with Year 6 visiting Year 7 earlier in the year and having a few days in the secondary school to experience the Year 7 programme
Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) Education
PSHE is a core component of the IBSB curriculum, aimed at educating students to become responsible citizens. The program covers various critical topics in each year group:
• Year 7: This year focused on personal safety, online safety, resisting peer pressure, cyberbullying, metacognition, and the importance of sleep.
• Year 8: Emphasized mental health and well-being as one of their key focus areas, teaching students about emotional regulation and coping strategies. In one of the units taught, students created posters offering advice on maintaining positive mental health, which they then presented to the class.
• Year 9: Explored healthy and unhealthy relationships and the nine protected characteristics under the law; we also looked at substance misuse, including vaping and a wide-ranging careers program.
Kindness Initiative
Kindness is a recurring theme at IBSB, which was reinforced through events like Anti-bullying Week and the Winter Ball. These activities promoted a culture of kindness and respect within the school community. The Kindness Poster Competition, supported by the Parents, Teachers, and Friends (PTF) Association was just one of the key initiatives that highlighted the importance of kindness in everyday interactions.
Career Talks
Career talks are a crucial element of the pastoral care program at IBSB, offering students insights into various career paths and personal development strategies These talks were particularly beneficial for the Year 9 and 11 students at key transitional stages in their education Highlights include:
• Jaime Baker: An IBSB alumnus who shared her journey from Key Stage 4 choices to university, emphasizing her passion for marine biology.
• Iulia Pietruschevici: Discussed the links between leadership theory and IBSB's High Performance Learning program with Year 9 students.
• Amalia Sterescu: Inspired Year 11 students with insights on personal branding.
• Luca Bianchi: Motivated Year 11 students by discussing the Japanese concept of Ikigai, stressing the importance of following personal passions in career choices. Ioana Iorgulescu: opened the lid on a highly successful career within Romania in digital media
These talks provided students with real-world wisdom and advice from professionals, complementing the guidance provided by teachers and enriching the students' understanding of potential career paths and personal development. The pastoral program at IBSB is all about ensuring the holistic development of students, combining academic excellence with personal growth. Through House Games, PSHE education, kindness initiatives, and careers talks, IBSB prepares students to become well-rounded, responsible, and empathetic individuals ready to navigate the complexities of the modern world
Roy Chambers Deputy Head of Secondary, Pastoral Care
YEAR 7
YEAR 7E
Sasha Anghel
Jiayi Chen
Rares Iliescu
Rares Bratu
Maria Farmache
Alexandru Lupsan (Alex)
Peter Ennion
Jiale Chan (Donnie)
Andrei Federovici
Antoniu Mladin
Daniela Momirleanu
Alia Chayek Patt
Ingrid Gherghe
Sonia Muthu
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
Academic Award
Alexis Theodorou Mihai Urjan
Eva Popescu
Ariel Shalom
Sofia Peli
Stefan Popa HPL Award
YEAR 7K
Vladimir Ciuca
Yichun Jiang (YouYou)
Pranavi Raikwar
Evaluna Hernandez
Xiaoran Lin (Maria)
Maria Sirbu
Claire Kingsley
Annie Hughes
David Matcovschi
Michelle Siviero
Aurora Stroescu Nitu
Kayla Jayathas
Luka Petrovski
Victor Sterescu Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
ShaoKai Zhang
Zhixin Xiang (Alisia)
YaHan Yang (Vicky)
Andreas Theodorou
Alexandru Vasii (Alex)
YEAR 8N
Biel Barata Miro
Zinca Dima
Daria Leganaru
Matteo Bianchi
Arina Gladyshko
Tom Manor
Virginia Neher
Diana Bodeanu
Rares Grosu
Cezar Marinescu Netoiu
Robert Radu
Ioana Comusi
Dara Hagiu
Rodrigo MunozNicolau
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
HPL Award
Dan Popa
Luxuan Xu
Xinke Ruan (Tutu)
Evelin Panazan
Deva Stanca
Petru Pirtea
Emma Wadey
Karina Nitescu (Maria)
Lia Palcau
YEAR 8R
Ana Anghelescu
Fia Cornish
Melissa Mann
Nikita Barabash
Elvira Costea
Matei Neagu
Aidan Ryan
Carola Canale
Iulia Daianu
Eva Nica
Ioana Anghel
Jun-Hao Chen
Theodora Iorgulescu (Theo)
Roberta Oprea
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
IBSB Academic Award
Maria Stanciu
QiRui Yang (Erik)
Horia Sterescu
Victor Sandu
Malina Stoica
Hyun Seo Noa Wechsler
Carla Pancescu
Maria PostuPlugaru
IBSB Award KS3
YEAR 9
YEAR 9K
Yan Abramovici
Maia Bucura
David Farcas
Deniz Aydogan
Iani-Matei Chihaia (Matei)
Nela Fialova
James Kilpatrick
Shubhangi Bahl (Mahi)
Stefania Comusi
Tudor Florea
Ioana Cojocaru
Aron Brujan
Tian Yi Duan (Alex)
Daria Ghioca Mititelu
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant HPL Award
Anastasia Popa
Alessia Stefan
Andrei Popescu
Adelina Oltean
Victor Samoila Zamfirescu
Luca Pietruschevici Balan
Dennis Seitan
Sara Gutu
Mateo Hernandez
George Vernon COBIS Award
YEAR 9M
Excellence Award
Teodora Albu
Andrea Comusi
Andrei Georgescu
Emma Apostol
Matei Craciun
Stefan Gherghe
Joy Murphy
Sofia Bitu
Ioana Dutu
Olivia Opran
Dimitrios Savvatis
Andreas Budesu
Iulia Florea
Giulia Pedrini
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
Sporting
Dinu Pietruschevici
Balan
Alexandra Samoila
Iosif Zamfir
Carina Stan
Victor Popescu
Sabina Togan
Aryan Raikwar
Eva Wahler
David PhilitVoinescu
Ziyan Zhang (Iuliana)
Feixiang Xiang
YEAR 10
YEAR 10L
in Creative Arts Award
Catinca Beltechi
Amza Dima
Matei Ivanescu
Teodora Bodeanu
Aris Grama
Vasiliki Koutseri
Darren Laffar
Tudor Constantinescu
Sasha GyemantSelin
David Medianu
Aydin Korucuoglu
Felix Daianu
Patricia Ioancio (Mary)
Eva Nitu
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
Excellent
Ariana Popa
Alexandru Rudareanu
Vlad Sandu
Lucian Popa
Roman Tiderle
Matei Popovici
Andrei Urjan
Zinca Paun
HPL Award
YEAR 10P
Robert Airinei
Matei Dirlea
Radu Nedea
Amay Bhardwaj
Eva Georgescu
Bogdan Nenita
Bohdan Pantella
Anastasia Cusa
Irina Gherghina
Radu Nica
Carmen Raducanu
Milo Dezzani
Eduard Marinescu Radu Nistor Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
George Platt
Aleksis Radu
Sara Scarlatescu
Sever RascuPistol
Matei Podeanu
Petru Robtatzchi
Matei Popp
Mircea Rosca
Iris Pariscu
Si Bo Wang (Ana)
Gabriele Rucco
IBSB Academic Award
YEAR 11
YEAR 11H
Daniela Arnon
Ecaterina Botan
Sophia Constantinescu
Alis Aydogan
Stefan Capra
Maria Dragan
James Hudson
Malin Bololoi
David Cernea
Aida Dragomirescu
Rodica Ursu
George Boronea
Kara CiocaneaHristescu
Albert Dumitru
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
Anastasia Iortoman
Marco Nita Manu
Andrei Peli
Mara Mestecaneanu
Rares Saizu
Alexandru Mihoc
Hazal Savas
Denisa Fialova
Heng Yang (Maria)
YEAR 11R
Award KS4 + HPL Award
May Abramovici
Tommaso Bianchi
Olivia Filipoiu
Theodor Aizic
Petru Boronea
Rucsandra Florea
Tara Rose
Sarmiza Badelita
Ilana Costache
Sonia Marta
Johanna Long
Rita Bartos
Ioana Ferariu
Sofia McGregor Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
IBSB
Sporting Excellence Award
Horia Nitu
Nicolas Philit Voinescu Ilinca Sandu
Emil-Marc Paraschiv (Marc)
Dinu Stanciu
Paola Pedrini
Rares Stanciu
Aya Menner
Andrei Stoenescu
Clara Alesia Ticu
COBIS Award
YEAR 12
YEAR 12F
Augadh Arora
Nina Culea
ZuYi Jiang (Emilia)
Haowen Chen
Diana Dinu
Patrick Kamara
Ross Fenwick
Victor Craciun
Ilinca Dutu
Qichao Lin (Titi)
Daniela Baitan
Sofiana Crasmaru (Maria)
Alessia Grozea
Levent Mazlam
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
Alexandru Oltean
Sofia Singer
Maria TimbolschiPreoteasa
Antonia Mocanu
YEAR 12H
Karina Balasescu
Maria Caravaniez
Mia Opran
Ethan Ben Yehuda
Hanna Iosiper
Maruca Paun
Joseph Haynes
Tamara Boaca
Ana Nanau
Zoe Popovici
Daniela Baitan
Ana Branescu
Vlad Niculae
Andrada Samoila Zamfirescu
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
IBSB Academic Award
Anastasia Tarnovetchi
Liya Wechsler
Lisa Tepelea
Aurora Tucci
Sara Stanciu
IBSB Community Award
YEAR 13
Haidar Mrad
HEAD BOY
Entering IBSB as a toddler, barely having learnt the skills to walk and talk, and leaving as an adult for college about to live independently, IBSB has been the most memorable and important chapter of my life. As with any story, my time at this school has been filled with many opportunities to laugh, socialise, and, most importantly, develop my mindset and academic prowess.
One such opportunity has been the debate club. As an active member of the team, debate competitions have taught me how to use the knowledge I learned in school and structure it in such a way as to form a cohesive argument. It has also helped me develop socially, as speaking in front of an audience while deconstructing the opposing sides' arguments requires much self-confidence and wit. I would like to thank Mr Peet as he has led me on this path of debating throughout my long membership of his club. This is one such example, but I'm sure each student has found a similar activity to develop a close bond with
All this wouldn't have been possible without the amazing staff who ensured the smooth running of IBSB. I would like to thank each one of them. Ms Cristina especially has been one of the teachers who has worked diligently with each of her students and has helped me tremendously throughout my time in the secondary school.
If my time as head boy and a student at IBSB has taught me anything, it is that you should stay true to your natural inclinations and desires and move through life according to your own volition. This applies to academics, aspirations, and the way you carry yourself in the world.
I hope everyone reading this will succeed in whatever they put their minds to.
I cannot wait to see what my generation and the next ones will achieve.
Haidar Mrad Deputy Head Boy
Farewell IBSB!
Vlad Nedelcu
HEAD BOY
The graduation ceremony came and went by in a blink of an eye, sparkling as the grand finale at the end of the school year, the final page of the final chapter of my time at IBSB. Reflecting back now, I cannot help but smile thinking of my time at IBSB, the experiences enjoyed, the friendships made, and the world class education acquired enabling me to move on to UCL – a Top 10 university in the world – thank you IBSB!
I think it is important to acknowledge, however, that this journey would not have been possible without the support, dedication, and hard work of all the IBSB teachers and staff, to whom we extend our gratitude one more time. I realise that it must have taken a great deal of patience, fortitude, and resilience to guide our class of 2024! I would like, in particular, to thank Ms Baker for all her help and guidance provided throughout the university application process, and Dr Laffar for helping me tremendously throughout my last two years at IBSB. Each and every teacher has played a great part in my experience at school, for which I will always be extremely grateful.
It feels a little surreal to be finally entering the world beyond the walls of IBSB. Looking back, it’s honestly hard to believe that I have been a student here for 12 years, having known several of my classmates from day one and many others sinceI am sure I speak for everyone when I say it is with a great sense of happiness and excitement, and a tinge of sadness, that we say goodbye to a school that has been our second home, a part of our extended family. Along the way, we have become accustomed to seeing, helping, and challenging each other every day, building great memories that we will forever cherish. It is now time, however, to walk the well-trodden passage of right, following those who have gone before us, leaving behind the innocence of our childhood as we venture out into the world as adults fully-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to face the challenges ahead and succeed in life.
I would like briefly to add a personal note to all members of the IBSB MUN Club: as one of the co-tutors, it has been great to see all of you progress throughout this past academic year, developing your skills and becoming more confident and resourceful MUNers. I was able to observe some of you at MUN4ALL, and it is my heart felt belief that a solid foundations has been laid for stellar performances at the MUNs to come. And for that, I would like to thank Mr Chambers for making it possible to run the MUN Club in its current format. I also wish to thank Ms Senzaconi for running the Paper Tree CAS, and helping foster mine and other’s care for sustainability and the environment
Last, but not least, I wish to extend a big thank you to the senior school prefect team. It has been an absolute honour and a privilege to work alongside you as a voice for the student body, present at school events, available to provide help, guidance, and support as and when needed.
The checkered flag has fallen, the final whistle blown. I’m sure that the school will go on, continuing to grow and develop, but can confidently say that it will not be the same without the class of 2024!
It has been a great time and I now look forward to the future with a sense of confidence and optimism.
To my classmates and friends: we did it! Congratulations to us all!
To everyone else reading this, thank you for the many great times shared, and I wish you all the best for the future!
Farewell IBSB!
Vlad Nedelcu IBSB Head Boy 2023-2024
David Kiiovschi
DEPUTY HEAD BOY
Growth, challenges, and realizations that have shaped who I am today
As I prepare to leave IBSB, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has brought me to this point. High school is a pivotal time in any student's life, filled with lessons both inside and outside the classroom. My experience at IBSB has been a mixture of growth, challenges, and realizations that have shaped who I am today.
Looking back, I recognize that every experience, whether positive or negative, has contributed to my growth. My time at IBSB has tested my patience, determination, and adaptability and I am grateful for the resilience that I have developed through these experiences. I have met a diverse group of people, each bringing their own perspectives and backgrounds. These interactions have contributed to my understanding of different personalities and social dynamics, and have been a critical part of my education, teaching me valuable lessons about life in all of its aspects.
As for the academic component, I believe there is a teacher who deserves a special thank you as they represent the embodiment of what IBSB should aspire to be. A teacher who has probably taught all students at some point or another and who, apart from being excellent at making a difficult subject approachable, has also been there for us beyond the classroom: Ms Cristina Mărăscu. Thank you Ms Cristina for all of the genuine advice and sincere care for your students over the past years!
As for the future, I hope that IBSB will continue to aspire and grow, placing an ever stronger emphasis on academic excellence Academic standards have increased exponentially during my time at IBSB, with 50% or more students receiving offers from Top 100 universities this year and last year, which is an incredible achievement for any school There is still room for improvement, however, by further enhancing educational standards and further motivating students to value their academic portfolio, to ensure the school fulfils its potential as a truly world-class institution. Focusing on the quality of learning within a stimulating environment will benefit all students, helping attract ever more motivated learners from around Romania and further afield.
Goodbye, IBSB! As I reflect upon my childhood in the years to come, I will never forget the role you have played.
David Kiiovschi
Deputy
Head
Boy 2023-24
Farewell and thank you to IBSB
Andrei Stere
DEPUTY HEAD BOY
As this school year draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to look back on what for me has been an unforgettable adventure. Aspiring, striving, and achieving define the Student Mission at IBSB. This academic year has been highly successful for many of our students achieving record-breaking exam results, with much success also achieved in a number of extracurricular activities, as clear evidence that we have met the challenges faced head-on, fulfilling our roles with dedication.
This year saw several milestones achieved for IBSB and our community. Notably, the fourth edition of the Key Stage 3 Science Fair, entirely student-led, but with strong support from the science department, which was a resounding success Participants and those who attended were inspired to further explore the intricacies of building a sustainable future and I am sure they eagerly anticipate next year's edition.
Another great initiative was the weekly class visits across the school, from Early Years to year 11, organized by the senior prefect team. This program proved highly effective, addressing issues brought about by the students and with the older IGCSE students feeling more supported and confident in preparing for their exams.
The Community Action Service (CAS) program also achieved significant success, raising much needed funds for various worthwhile causes, as presented at the end of year CAS Gala. The Help Autism CAS group, for example, organized visits to the Autism treatment centre, raising awareness about the importance of inclusion, encouraging students to brainstorm ideas about potential funding ideas for the future. All CAS groups also contributed to this year's Christmas Fair, raising funds, for instance, to build shelters and provide food for stray dogs (Bruno Shelter) and helping fund hospitals with medical facilities and materials (Dăruiește Viața).
Reflecting personally, moving on from IBSB after fifteen years, I am filled with an immense sense of pride as I observe the remarkable transformation our school has undergone. Beyond the obvious changes to the school campus that has turned it into a distinguished learning institution, it is the collaborative nature and achievements of our students that truly make our school stand out. High academic results, outstanding performances in sports, success in international debate competitions and Olympiads, and impressive performances in the creative arts all underscore the well-rounded excellence of our school. With numerous colleagues gaining acceptance to prestigious universities around the globe, we exemplify IBSB’s ability to inspire students to aspire to become future change agents and influential leaders.
To all our IGCSE and A Level students, I wish you the best of luck in the weeks leading up to the CIE and Edexcel examination results. For those not yet awaiting exam results, I hope you have a wonderful summer break before the next school year begins.
Farewell, IBSB and thank you for being a cornerstone in my journey. Here’s to a bright future built on the strong foundation you have provided!
Andrei Stere Deputy Head Boy
Y13 GRADU ATION
YEAR 13A
Maria Anicescu (Amalia)
Erasmus Rotterdam - The Netherlands - International Business, Economics, and Business
Anastasia Bazarea (Ane)
American Hospitality AcademyRomania - Hospitality and Hotel Management
ASE - RomaniaInternational Business Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - USAMechanical Engineering
University of BolognaItaly - Business and Economics
Berklee College of Music, Boston - USA - Songwriting + IBSB Core Values Award
ASE - RomaniaInternational Business
University of ManchesterUnited KingdomEducation Studies University of Essex - United Kingdom - Management and Marketing
University - ItalyEconomics and Management
Maria Cusa
Eitan Menner
Tudor Georgescu
Vlad Mocanu
Kelly Aldersley
Daniel Ciocirlan
Andrei Ghita
Haidar Mrad
Loredana Iliescu
Ilinca Comusi
Yueyang Liu (Andreea)
Vlad Nedelcu
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
Lucas Tansley
University of LeedsUnited KingdomPhysics with Astrophysics + HPL Award
University of Southampton - United Kingdom - Economics and Business Management
University of BristolUnited KingdomEngineering Mathematics
Yaochang Wang (Simon)
Xi Hao Yu (Tony)
YEAR 13B
SBS Zurich - SwitzerlandInternational Business University of Westminster - United Kingdom - Business Management (Digital Business)
IE University MadridSpain - Digital communication and marketing
Hotel Institute MontreuxSwitzerland - Hospitality Management
ASE - RomaniaInternational Business
Universidad Europea de Madrid - Spain - Sports Administration
- Law
TBS BarcelonaSpain - Business Administration
Louis UniversityMadrid, SpainPyschology
Andreea Albu
Maia Hagai
Alexandra Nae
Rayan Badran
Raissa Maria Lefter
Matei Popa Radulescu
Jayne Baker
Bianca Comusi
Alexandros Mandalenakis
Federico Russo
Loredana Iliescu
David Dinu
Ioana Murgu
Ema Stanciu
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
Saint
Blanquerna Ramon Llull UniversitySpain - International Relations
Oxford Brookes UniversityUnited Kingdom
IED, Istituto Europeo di Design Barcellona - Spain - Transport Design
Bocconi University - ItalyInternational Politics and Governance, Global Law
UAL - United Kingdom - Media Communications
EDHEC Business School - NiceEnvironmental Business
IE University Madrid - Spain - Digital Communication
UNIE Madrid - Spain - International Business
Stefan Sterescu
Dora Tiderle
Mara Stanciulescu
Alexandru Vilcu (Alex)
YEAR 13C
Titu Maiorescu UniversityRomania - Veterinary Science
York College TorontoCanada - Film and Digital Arts
Erasmus Rotterdam - The Netherlands - Pyschology
Universite ParisCite - FranceMedicine
College London - United
Hernandez
University of CardiffUnited Kingdom - Law
University of NicossiaCyprus, GreeceMedicine
of Bristol -
Universidad San Pablo CEU Madrid, SpainBiomedical engineering
City University of LondonUnited KingdomPyschology and Crimonology University of Reading - United Kingdom - Chemistry with Cosmetic Science
- Classics with English
Kingdom - Theatre and Film University of TorontoCanada - Medicine + Dux Award
Alina Barbu
Andrei Hozoc
Vlad Musetescu
Ilinca Birsan
David Kiiovschi
Alexia Nastase
Johanna Croci
Natali Bou-Harb
Efstathios Koutseris
Tudor Olaru
Loredana Iliescu
Felipe
Ana Mihaescu
Andrei Stere
Form Tutor
Teacher Assistant
University of Padova - Italy - Medicine and Surgery
University of South Wales - United Kingdom - Game Art
University of Manchester - United KingdomAccounting Finance
Orla Tansley
Elora Tolici
Rianna Tanase
SPORTS DAY
UN DAY
PS HALLO WEEN PARTY
SS HALLO WEEN PARTY
CAS WINTER FAIR
PS WINTER SHOW
SS WINTER BALL
PUBLIC SPEAKING + DEBATES
BAKE SALES
SS SHOW
SS TRIPS
SUMMER SHOW
