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At BSB Sanlitun, we believe that some of the most powerful learning happens when children have the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and experience the world around them. School trips are an important part of our educational experience because they allow children to take their learning into real-life contexts, make meaningful connections and create memories that stay with them long after they return to school.

The start of a new school year is always a special time, filled with excitement, curiosity, and perhaps a few butterflies, for children and parents alike. Our team is here to support each family every step of the way as our little ones begins this wonderful new chapter.

Social skills are learnt through practice. By giving children regular, positive opportunities to connect, cooperate and sometimes work through a little difficulty, we help them build the confidence and resilience to feel that they belong.

What an exciting start to our new IPC unit, Brainwave! Year 1 transformed into a team of curious brain scientists over the last two weeks, ready to investigate one very important question: How does our amazing brain help us learn?

Mr Major and I are delighted to welcome all our students back for another exciting year of PE. We are looking forward to helping every child develop their physical skills, confidence and enjoyment of sport throughout the year. Our aim is to create a positive and inclusive environment in which all students feel encouraged to participate, challenge themselves and celebrate their progress.

Our recent theme in Nursery focused on the topic of growth. We explored growth in a variety of ways, starting with ourselves, then looking at plants and animals. The results were amazing, and the children truly understood that growth means “getting bigger.”

Over the past few weeks, our Chinese classes have been both lively and productive, with each year group exploring age-appropriate topics through interactive methods. From singing to role-play and creative art, students have been actively building their language skills while having fun.

Pre-Nursery has been enjoying discovering the joy of springtime through creative, hands-on learning experiences filled with curiosity, exploration, and fun.

Poems open a playful door to language, rhythm, and creativity. They offer a wide range of possibilities for primary classrooms. Poetry enriches a child’s world in ways few other activities can. It strengthens the mind, deepens emotional awareness, and nurtures creativity. More than that, it fills everyday life with beauty, rhythm, and meaning.

In Year 4, we have been really enjoying finding ways to make maths feel active, meaningful and fun for the children. We know that children learn best when they can see ideas, talk about them and have a go themselves, so we regularly use practical resources to help bring mathematical concepts to life.

Residential experiences play a vital role in a child’s primary education, offering opportunities for growth that extend far beyond the classroom. While they are often seen as a highlight of the school year, their true value lies in the way they support children to develop independence, resilience, strong interpersonal skills in a real-world context and memorable learning.

At BSB Sanlitun, lunchtime recitals provide a unique and valuable platform for primary students to develop confidence, creativity, and a sense of achievement in a supportive environment. Unlike formal concerts, these informal performances allow children to share their musical progress with peers in a relaxed setting, helping to reduce performance anxiety and build resilience over time.

Term 2 ASAs have come and gone in a flash, and what a fantastic term it has been. We have enjoyed a wonderful season of sport, with regular fixtures across football, handball, table tennis and dodgeball. It has been great to see so many students representing the school, developing their skills, and showing excellent teamwork and sportsmanship throughout.

Year 2 have absolutely loved designing and creating their own clay dragon eyes! They began by sketching ideas, using different techniques to add detail and imaginative patterns...

Our outdoor learning area has been full of excitement as the children enjoy the changing season. With the arrival of spring, they have been exploring the outdoors, noticing new leaves growing on the trees and colourful flowers beginning to bloom...

This week in EAL, our classrooms have been buzzing with energy, enthusiasm, and very importantly with confidence! Across all year groups, students have been stepping out of their comfort zones, using their voices, and showing just how much their speaking skills are growing. We are so proud of their courage and progress.

It has been a fantastic few weeks of athletics at BSB Sanlitun, with students fully engaged in developing their skills across a range of events including the 80m sprint, standing long jump, running long jump, relay, shot put, high jump and vortex throw...

What an exciting week it has been in Pre-Nursery! Our little ones have had so much fun exploring our topic, My Body. We’ve been learning about the outside and inside of our bodies, and the most fascinating part was discovering the journey of food through our bodies — and how every part helps us grow strong and healthy, just like our mum, dad and teachers!

Have you ever asked your child to 'listen' multiple times, only to find they seem to ignore you? They just won't LISTEN! Let’s take a closer look at what 'listening' truly means...

This term in Reception we are focusing on “Growing and Changing.” The children have been busy little explorers, discovering how plants grow from tiny seeds into plants, and learning about life cycles through first-hand experiences.