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The time had come for our BISS student athletes to showcase their talents in the 2025 Primary FOBISIA Friendly Games. Flagbearers, William Eagle Wang and Lucy Coffin, led us into the stadium under the scorching 34-degree weather with high humidity. Day 1 commenced with athletics and swimming.

BISS film students receive this unique opportunity with the top film producer after winning the Nord Anglia Global Campus Film Festival Competition. This competition involved 960 students from 22 Nord Anglia schools worldwide.

Earlier this year, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) - an experience that challenged, inspired and rewarded me in unforgettable ways. From the Shanghai Regional Round to the Chengdu National Round, and finally, just a week ago, the Orlando Global Round, our BPA journey over the past six months has been unlike anything we’ve ever experienced.

The team set off to Chengdu to compete in the first NAE Multisports games since 2019. Twenty-one boys and girls, from Years 4 and 5 were looking forward to competing in a two-day tournament of athletics and football. For most of these students, this was their first sports tour and there was a great deal of excitement, sprinkled with a touch of nervousness.

As our Year 13 students prepare for IB exams, they continue to receive exciting university offers from around the world. New additions to our list include renowned institutions such as New York University (Shanghai and New York), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy), and McGill University (Canada). Students applying to the United States have earned acceptances from respected universities like New York University, Tufts University, University of Southern California and University of California San Diego.

BISS student, Florencia, has been recognised by IMG Academy for her incredible sportsmanship and skill in volleyball, earning her a summer scholarship to Florida.

We recently received the very exciting news that three of our students have won special awards for their exceptional performances in last summer's Pearson Edexcel IGCSE examinations — ahead of 70,000 students globally. The Pearson Outstanding Learner Awards recognise students who have achieved the highest marks in subjects in their country or across the whole world.

On Friday 13 October, Ryan King and Alfred Creissen delivered a workshop on the importance of striking the perfect balance between play-based learning and academic rigour, especially during a child's crucial Reception years.

Last week, our Year 3 students embarked on an exhilarating and educational trip to Dinosaur World in the beautiful Gucun Park. This excursion was designed to provide children with an immersive experience into the world of prehistoric creatures. Think of a place where imagination meets history and young minds can transport themselves back in time to an era ruled by mighty dinosaurs; Dinosaur World was just that! Life-sized replicas, interactive displays, and engaging activities awaited our excited explorers.

This year, to support our collaboration with UNICEF, we celebrated World Food Day on Monday 16 October in the Secondary School. On this day, BISS Puxi transformed into a vibrant culinary hub, bringing together students, parents and teachers for an unforgettable World Food Day celebration. This joyous event took place at the Well of Knowledge and featured an array of delectable dishes showcasing our diverse community.

On Saturday 14 October, the BISS Lions Swim Team attended the SSL Round 1 Swim Meet at Shanghai Singapore International School. It was our first swim meet of the academic year, and we were all intoxicated by the wonderful atmosphere and the great performances of all our swimmers.

Avenues New York and Avenues São Paulo join the Nord Anglia Education family of international schools. The two Avenues schools have exceptional reputations for teaching and learning innovation, with students graduating as accomplished global citizens. This takes our global family to 87 schools across 33 countries.

As teachers, one of our greatest joys is witnessing the growth and achievements of our students. Recently, our Year 3 students embarked on an exciting journey into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). To culminate their exploration, we organised a Dino Day Showcase event for parents to experience the remarkable work their children have accomplished.

The Year 5 Greek Picnic on Friday 13 October served as an introduction to our exciting new topic: ancient Greece. Over the next few weeks, the children will immerse themselves in the rich history, mythology, and cultural heritage of this fascinating civilisation.

On Friday 13 October, not deterred by the rain, our talented GCSE and IB Art students went downtown to explore the diverse neighbourhoods of the city to gain inspiration to support them in their coursework unit.

On Saturday 14 October, twenty students set off to compete in the annual CISSA Cross Country Cross River Event. The event was attended by international schools from across Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou, with over 200 students participating.

On Saturday 14 October, BISS held its annual University Fair on the Secondary campus. With over 50 universities in attendance – universities spanning the globe from Canada to Australia – the corridors on the ground floor were truly bustling.

What is a Prefect? A Prefect employs the core values of courtesy, respect, and responsibility. Prefects are ambassadors for the school and are excellent role models for other students. Their function is to represent the student body at school events and to act as role models upholding our value system.

Eugene graduated from BISS Puxi in 2022 and is currently studying BA (Hons) Architecture at Edinburgh University. In this interview, Eugene talks us through the valuable experiences he had at BISS, how international education helped to shape his future ambitions, and provides some useful advice for students looking to follow a similar path.

The AmCham Shanghai Art & Culture competition theme this year is “Sprout,” which is a metaphor for spring, revival, and vitality. AmCham encouraged children aged 18 and under to express their ideas through different forms of art, be it a painting, sculpture, photo, short video, design product, or an art installation.