A Busy and Exciting Week in Primary!

We have had a wonderful and productive week in Primary with several important events taking place.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Our Parent Teacher Conferences were held on Monday 10th November and Wednesday 12th November. It was fantastic to see so many families attending these important meetings to discuss their child’s progress, celebrate achievements, and work in partnership with class teachers to support ongoing learning. These conversations are invaluable in strengthening our home-school partnership, and we were delighted to share the learning journey with both parents and children. Thank you to all families who attended and for your continued engagement in your child’s education.
Winter Show Preparations

Our students have been continuing to work incredibly hard this week on their IPC unit of work focused on theatre and performing arts. The creativity and enthusiasm they have shown whilst developing their art, design, and drama skills has been wonderful to see. Rehearsals for our winter shows are progressing brilliantly, and the children’s dedication and teamwork have been truly impressive. These preparations are all building towards our much-anticipated winter performances, and we cannot wait to share these with you all very soon. Further details about show dates and times will be shared shortly – watch this space!
Forest School: Mastering Fire Skills


Our Forest School sessions this week have focused on an essential and exciting outdoor skill – fire! Students have been learning about fire safety, understanding the responsibilities that come with working with fire, and developing the practical skills needed to build and manage fires safely in outdoor environments. Under expert supervision, they have learned about selecting appropriate materials, fire circle setup, and the importance of fire safety protocols. This hands-on learning experience has taught children about risk assessment, teamwork, and respect for natural elements, while also connecting them to traditional outdoor skills. The sense of achievement and responsibility our students demonstrated whilst learning these important Forest School skills has been truly impressive, and they are developing greater confidence and competence in their outdoor learning journey.
U11 FOBISIA Friendly Games Parent Information Session

We held a parent information session this week for families of students participating in the Under 11 (U11) FOBISIA Friendly Games. This was an excellent opportunity to share details about this exciting inter-school sporting event, including the schedule, expectations, travel arrangements, and what students can expect from this wonderful experience. The FOBISIA Friendly Games provide our young athletes with valuable opportunities to represent TBS, develop their sporting skills, build teamwork and sportsmanship, and connect with students from other international schools across the region. We are incredibly proud of our U11 team and look forward to supporting them at this event. Thank you to all the parents who attended the session and for your ongoing support of our sports programme.
Little Yetis: Exploring Light and Shadow
Our Little Yetis have had a fascinating week exploring the wonderful world of light and shadow! Our youngest learners have been investigating how light creates shadows, experimenting with different light sources, and discovering how shadows change throughout the day. They have been using their bodies, toys, and various objects to create shadow shapes, playing shadow puppet games, and developing their understanding of scientific concepts through hands-on exploration and play. The children’s curiosity and wonder as they discovered that shadows can be big or small, long or short, has been delightful to witness. This engaging theme has not only developed their scientific thinking but has also sparked their creativity and imagination, with many children creating their own shadow stories and artistic representations of their discoveries.



Looking Ahead: Year 3-6 Expeditions Next Week
Next week, our Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 students will be embarking on their expeditions – exciting opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. These educational trips are carefully planned to enhance and enrich the curriculum, providing hands-on experiences that bring learning to life. Students will develop independence, teamwork, and resilience whilst exploring new environments and deepening their understanding of their current learning topics. We know the children are eagerly anticipating these adventures, and we look forward to hearing all about their experiences when they return.
Thank you for your continued support in making all of these valuable learning opportunities possible for our students.