Junior_Welcome Handbooks

JUNIOR SCHOOL WELCOME HANDBOOK

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Welcome

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Admissions Checklist Reminders

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School Timing

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School Information

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Term Dates 2026-2027

Welcome Dear Parents, A very warm welcome to the British School of Bahrain. We are committed to ensuring the very best for our students in terms of their academic, emotional and social development.

Our aim is always to support every student as they settle into the school, become familiar with daily routines and start to make new friends. Our dedicated Support360 Team and student ambassadors are ready to support this at every step.

The first day of school for new students is Thursday 27th August, where all new students in Years 3 to 6 will be expected to attend from 8:45 AM -12:00 PM This day should make the transition straight forward, as your child will be able to ask any questions they may have about starting school, and familiarise themselves with the campus.

The BSB is a vibrant learning community in which all students are challenged, stimulated, cared for and supported. This is underpinned by respect among groups of students, and respect between staff and students.

Attendance and punctuality are key elements of student respect and we set high standards in these areas. We will always endeavour to reward good behaviour and seek to ensure students enjoy school, as well as achieve the very best they can. The form tutor is the first point of contact for enquiries and you should keep up to date via the school's weekly Sway newsletter, sent to all parents every Thursday evening at 6:00 PM. I look forward to working with you and your child. We take pride in our friendly and supportive school environment, and we hope that you and your child will enjoy playing a full part in enhancing the quality of the school community and the international ideals of the school.

I wish you and your child all the best as you join us here at the British School of Bahrain.

Robert Howe Head of Junior School

Admissions Checklist Reminders Please ensure the following items have been completed before your child commences at the British School of Bahrain.

Submitted the following documents to the Admissions Office by email:

Passport copies of child, father and mother

Bahrain CPR or Saudi Iqama (once available)

Fill the Emergency Contact Form.

Click here

Update us with your Bahraini or Saudi contact numbers

Paid the Registration Fees.

Paid Term 1 invoice for Tuition Fees.

Celine Samara Head of Admissions admissions@thebsbh.com 17610935

Layla Nemah Senior Admissions Officer admissions4@thebsbh.com 17610936

Amy Branson Admissions Officer admissions3@thebsbh.com 17610944

First Day of School for New Students Year 3 to Year 6 First day of school For New Students Will Be Thursday August 27th, 2026 Starts at 8:45 AM Ends at 12:00 PM. Students in Years 5 and 6 should bring their devices with them.

(Devices are optional for Years 3 and 4) Please make sure your child is wearing their school uniform and has a snack and a water bottle with them.

Drop Off

Pick-up

Please make your way to our Reception Area, where the Academic Team will be available to greet you and your child for their orientation on the first day.

For pick-up, parents must collect the children from the Reception Area at 12:00 PM.

School Routine Year 3 to Year 6 Times of the School Day – Sunday 30th August Starts at 7:45 AM & Ends at 3:00 PM. Drop Off

Pick-up

Main doors and classrooms open at 7:30 AM. All students on site at 7:30 AM should proceed directly to their classrooms, where announcements for the day are made and registration closes at 7:45 AM. Lessons begin at 8:00 AMStudents are dropped off at the main doors of the Junior School Building and the children must make their way to class.

Parents are not allowed to enter the school building at drop-off.

For Pick-up, parents must collect the children from the outdoor basketball court at 3:00 PM If your child has registered for after-school ECAs, then you can pick them up from the main steps of the Junior School Building at 4:00 PM.

School Information Settling In Week Timetables A class timetable, indicating the timings of specialist lessons, e.g. PE, Music, Performing Arts, ICT and Arabic, is available on the isams Parent Portal. (You will receive your login details from the IT Department before your child starts school) On PE days, children should come to school wearing PE kit. They will wear this throughout the day, There is no need to change. On Library days, children should bring their library book to school so that they can exchange it for a new book.

Extra-Curricular Activities At the start of each term, parents of children in Year 3 to Year 6 will receive a list of extracurricular activities offered. Please follow the sign-up procedure sent separately, to reserve a space in your child’s preferred activities.

Please note that spaces are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Popular activities tend to fill up very quickly when the sign-up opens.

School Information The BSB House System On joining the BSB, all students will join one of the four BSB Houses.

Houses are automatically allocated on joining and as a general rule students will remain in the same House throughout their BSB journey.

Where possible we ensure that siblings are assigned to the same House. Students will be able to join the many House competitions and activities throughout the school year to earn House Points. House Points are also used to reward positive effort, progress and for demonstrating the BSB values in action.

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School Information Uniform The BSB school uniform is designed to be comfortable, smart and practical for the local environment.

BSB School Uniform Policy Uniforms are available for purchase at the BSB Uniform Shop, located near the school's main entrance.

BSB Uniform Shop Opening Hours: Summer Break Sun to Thurs (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM) Sat (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) School Days Sun to Thurs (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM) Sat (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) To ensure that lost items can promptly be returned to the rightful owner, please label all clothing with your child's full name and class.

Contact the Uniform Shop: +973 1761 0824

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School Information Healthy Snacks There are two break times during the school day. We promote healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle and we ask parents to ensure that the snacks children bring to school are healthy and nourishing. We encourage individuality and celebrate our cultural diversity at snack time.

Children will also need a water bottle, clearly marked with their full name, to stay hydrated throughout the day.

We ask that parents do not include sweets, chocolates or nut-based products, including Nutella. Although we appreciate that nuts are a healthy food, we do have children in school who have severe allergies to nuts.

We are therefore a ‘NUT FREE’ school.

Canteen

School Bag

You may register for our Canteen using the Spare App to access our daily menu of fresh food and beverages.

Children should bring a small backpack that will fit into their locker. Bags with wheels are not suitable.

Please note that our canteen operates a cashless system. All purchases will need to be made through the student’s ID Card, which can be topped up with credit from the Spare App.

School Information Communication Parents are very welcome at the BSB, and we actively encourage parents to get involved with the education of their children.

Parents are invited to a class Welcome Talk at the beginning of the academic year to meet the teacher and discuss important information about your child’s education.

Coffee Mornings At the beginning of each academic term, the school hosts a coffee morning for parents to meet with academic staff and other parents.

This date will be shared with you as the academic year starts.

Weekly Correspondence Each Thursday, all BSB families will also receive the Sway Newsletter from the Executive Head. This is a celebration of the week’s successes and has a link to the whole school calendar for the week ahead.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-teacher conferences are held each term. These conferences provide parents with an on-going account of their child’s progress and next steps. If parents seek an additional meeting with a teacher, these can be arranged easily via email.

End of Term Reports Written reports are sent home three times a year, at the end of each term.

School Information Key Contact Information

Ms. Liz Stanley Executive Headteacher pa2headofschool@thebsbh.com

Mr. Wayne Ridgway Executive Deputy Headteacher executivedeputy@thebsbh.com

Head of Junior School Robert Howe juniorsheadteacher@thebsbh.com

School Information

Ms. Christine Downey Deputy Head & Designated Safeguarding Lead

Mr. Max Patrick Director of Pastoral Care

TERM DATES 2026-2027 Term 1 Thursday 27 August 2026: New Students Only Sunday 30 August 2026: All Students Return Sunday 25 - Thursday 29 October 2026: Half Term Break Sunday 1 November 2026: Student and Parent Conferences Tuesday 15 December 2026 (Early Finish): Last Day of Term Term 2 Sunday 3 January 2027: Start Term 2 Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 February 2027: Half Term Break Sunday 21 February 2027: Student and Parent Conferences **Wednesday 10 to Saturday 13 March 2027**: Eid Al Fitr Thursday 25 March 2027 (Early Finish): Last Day of Term

TERM DATES 2026-2027

Term 3 Wednesday 7 April 2027: Start Term 3 Saturday 1 May 2027: Labour Day **Sunday 16 to Wednesday 19 May 2027 Arafat Day and Eid Al-Adha **Saturday 5 June 2027**: Islamic New Year **Tuesday 15 June and Wednesday 16 June 2027 Ashoora Thursday 24 June 2027 (Early Finish): Last Day of Term **Subject to changes based on confirmation of Islamic Holidays

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