BSG Newsletter - 21st October

Last week saw the much-anticipated return of Primary BSG’s Got Talent, with two exciting stage finals held on Monday.

Our Year 5 & 6 showcase featured nine fantastic performances across dance, voice,and instrumental. The adjudicating panel — Mr Maunder, Ms Williams, Mr Grant, and Mr Rodwell — had the difficult task of selecting our prize winners, with third, second, and first places awarded for standout performances. Congratulations to all our finalists:

First – Yihan, 6A

Second – Nikita, 6B

Third - Athena – 5C

Later in the day, our Year 3 & 4 finalists took to the stage, again delivering nine incredible acts, ranging from dynamic instrumental performances to expressive vocal and dance numbers. The judges (Mr Maunder, Ms Williams, Mr Burman, and Mr Esdaile) were unanimous in their praise for the talent, effort, and confidence on display.

Congratulations to all our finalists:

First – Renee, 4C

Second – Josie, 3A

Third – Nishita, 4A

A huge well done to everyone who took part: Elsa, 3B; Jonathan, 3B; Ariel,4A; Irene, 4B; Remus, 4B; Anoushka, 4A; Myron, 5A; Candy, 5C; Andison, 5A; Phoebe, 5B; Anna, 5C; Riya, 6A; Hayley, 6B.

Finally, thank you to everyone who submitted audition videos, supported friends, and took part. We are immensely proud of the creativity, courage, and performing spirit shown by all those who took part — you truly showed that BSG does have talent!

Last week, our young scientists in the Science ASA took a closer look—literally—at one of nature’s most fascinating organs: the eye!

Students explored the structure of a real eye through a hands-on disdiv activity. Guided carefully by their teachers, pupils identified key parts such as the lens, cornea, iris, and optic nerve, discovering how each part works together to allow us to see the world around us.

The excitement in the lab was contagious as students compared what they observed to diagrams from class, making real-world connections to what they’ve been learning about vision and light. For many, this was their first experience handling real biological specimens—a truly unforgettable moment in their scientific journey!

The session sparked plenty of “wow” moments, thoughtful questions, and a few surprised reactions, but most of all, it inspired genuine curiosity and respect for how complex and amazing our bodies are.

Who knows—perhaps this experience has just inspired the next generation of biologists or doctors!

BSG proudly brought several under 9 teams to compete in the GISES Exchange Tournament last week. All the teams played with incredible determination, teamwork, and school spirit — showcasing the very best of BSG athletics.

After a series of exciting and hard-fought matches, the teams finished in 1st and 3rd place! The players displayed not only skill and sportsmanship but also genuine support for one another throughout the day.

The energy on the bus ride home was filled with excitement, emotion, and pure joy, as the students celebrated their hard-earned success. A special thank you goes out to our amazing parent supporters who cheered from the stands and created an unforgettable atmosphere.

With this strong performance, our teams are already looking ahead with confidence and enthusiasm — ready to bring home a medal at the next tournament!

Over the past few weeks, Year 9 students of French and Spanish have been working hard on mastering using three various time frames, a key skill at GCSE exams, to be able to express themselves both in writing and speaking in the past, present and future. In order to do that, students had to revise key time expressions and of course verb conjugation in various tenses. The various verb endings can get rather confusing so reaching this goal requires a lot of practice but with the help of online and physical games and activities, students managed to consolidate their understanding of French and Spanish sentence structures and have shown a great progress in being able to recognize and manipulate tenses.

In the meantime, Year 7 Spanish students continued learning the names of school objects and sentence structures allowing them to describe what they have or don’t have in their school bag or classroom. Year 8 students, on the other hand, focused on enriching their descriptions of free time activities with time expressions and opinions.

It has been a pleasure visiting Sixth Form lessons this week and seeing our students fully engaged in their learning. The atmosphere across the Year 12 and 13 classrooms was one of curiosity, focus, and ambition. This reflects the exceptional teaching and learning that takes place every day within our Sixth Form.

Our Year 12 students have settled in extremely well to their new courses, showing growing confidence and enthusiasm across all subjects. Meanwhile, our Year 13 students have progressed to the new level of study exceptionally well, demonstrating real academic maturity and focus as they prepare for their final year of A levels.

In Year 13 Psychology, students explored how mental health disorders are diagnosed, engaging thoughtfully in discussions about classification systems and ethical considerations. Their ability to apply theory to real-world contexts was highly impressive.

Year 13 Computer Science students worked on Boolean algebraic simulations, applying logical reasoning to design and refine digital systems. The collaboration and analytical thinking on display demonstrated their growing confidence and technical skill.

In Year 13 Biology, the focus was on climate change and global warming. Students analysed data trends and discussed the impact of human activity on ecosystems, showing excellent scientific reasoning and communication.

Year 13 Economics students examined the causes of economies of scale, discussing how expanding production can lead to cost advantages and improved efficiency. Their clear understanding of real-world business examples made for an insightful and engaging lesson.

Year 12 Mathematics students were tackling complex statistical problems, showing great perseverance and teamwork as they applied their learning to real-life data. Their enthusiasm for the subject was clear and reflected a genuine love of learning.

Meanwhile, in Year 12 English, students delved into Scene 9 of A Street car Named Desire, exploring emotional tension and key themes that shape the play’s narrative. Their thoughtful analysis and confident discussion highlighted their strong interpretive and critical skills.

Across every classroom, it was inspiring to see such a high level of engagement and a real sense of pride in learning. Our Sixth Form students continue to set the standard for academic excellence, supported by dedicated teachers who create challenging and inspiring lessons that bring subjects to life.