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At the British School of Tashkent we understand the importance of maximizing your child’s ability to access the British National Curriculum even if they speak a language other than English

In the PE department at the British School of Tashkent we feel that it is vital to students' health that they stay active during this time of isolation.

In Science last week, the children replicated the digestion process, using a variety of household items to mimic the organs, such as the stomach and intestines. It was great fun!

Y6C used editing stations in English this week. We worked with our partner to edit and improve our writing before submitting our final draft.

After Y6C complete their main task in maths lessons, there is always an extension task to deepen our understanding. Here is their work on Tarsia puzzle.

Year 1 went to Crafers for the chocolate factory trip as our topic this term is Chocolate. When they arrived they were shown a brief video regarding the factory and when it was built, when we were inside we were directed to different stations and provided with samples of their products ie. Marshmallows, waffles, shredded chocolate, biscuits and candy. Everyone enjoyed learning about how chocolate is made. We would like to thank the people at Crafers who provided assistance in making our trip a success and to all the staff for their hard work.

In Science, we have been learning about the human circulatory system. Last week, we looked at the structure of the heart and its function, then put this to the test this week by measuring how our heart rate increased as we exercised, as the muscles require oxygen at a higher, faster rate.

EYFS enjoyed another messy play session this afternoon. Messy play is extremely important for a child's development. It provides children with an exciting tactile and sensory experience that inspires their curiosity, allows them to explore the world around them and enhances their learning, language and creativity.

Last week our Korean language learners got a first hand experience of Korean culture by wearing Korean traditional National dress 한복(Hanbok). As you can see by the pictures the students loved this opportunity to immerse themselves in Korean culture and we are also looking forward to visiting a Korean restaurant to taste Korean cuisine in the near future.

Year 9 students designed and made passive speaker products in Design & Technology this term.

Here are the photos from the U13 boys volleyball. They played a tournament at TIS and came 3rd. They played TIS in the bronze medal match and won in a nail biting game.

In IC this week Y6 students have been investigating the Willow Pattern of the Shang Dynasty. First, they illustrated sketches on paper and then transferred it to paper plates. Thirdly, the children with interest applied different materials and shades of blue to the sketches.

Thank you to all the families who came to baby group this morning. The children all had a wonderful time playing shop keepers and having a go at our new threading toys. I hope to see you all again next week for more fun, songs and bubbles!

The British School of Tashkent was very privileged to welcome Stephen Dunn on November the 5th and 6th. He visited us to assist in the implementation of our school’s involvement in the Juilliard / Nord Anglia collaboration for Music. “Stephen is a curriculum specialist from Juilliard Music School. He has been a trombonist since the age of 8. He has performed in more than 25 countries. Through his continued work with Juilliard and the NY Philharmonic, he is able to share his passion of music with students and audiences of all ages. He has worked with students and teachers at Nord Anglia schools around the globe.” He attended assemblies in both campuses, and through the trombone, enthused our Primary and EYFS children, engaging them in a variety of activities. Yujeong Song from Year 12, a trombonist herself, was indeed fortunate to have her own workshop with Mr. Dunn. I’m sure she will remember this valuable session for a long time to come. Children with November birthdays had the opportunity to try out a trombone! Many children were able to produce a sound after just a few attempts! Mr. Dunn worked collaboratively with students and teachers in a selection of classes in Years 2,4,5,8 and 9. He also worked with some of our GCSE students. Time permitting, he would have worked with all year groups. In addition to this, Music and Drama teachers benefitted from some professional development training on the Juilliard Creative Classroom curriculum. Moving forward, it is hoped that all students up to Year 9 will be introduced to this curriculum over the coming year. This will be implemented as an add-on to what we are already doing in the school. The Juilliard approach to music education can be summed up by the following quote: “By using our materials, we hope that your students will become more personally invested in their own artistry while they create, perform, and interpret. And through their discovery-based study of the Core Works, we aim to expand students’ artistic sensitivity, enhancing their own perceptual skills to last a lifetime.” Later in the current school year, it is hoped that we will benefit from a second Juilliard visit, this time from a Drama curriculum specialist. We look forward to this.

It was with great pride and celebration that our Year 12 students were presented with their IGCSE certificates from Cambridge and Edexcel Examination Boards by Mr Maccaulay, Principal, in a special assembly, attended by parents and family of Year 12 too. Congratulations to all, keep up the hard work and study, and we look forward to when we will be presenting you with your 'A' level certificates!

The EYFS children had a fantastic morning exploring the zoo. The loved learning all about the different animals and feeding them. The children were all superstars - Well Done everyone what an amazing trip!

On the 2nd November, 6 students from Years 6, 7 and 8 were lucky enough to travel to Thailand for 4 days to take part in the regional STEAM Festival. 120 students from 15 schools travelled from around the Middle East and South-East Asia to take part in the annual Festival. At the STEAM Festival held in Pattaya, Thailand the students had to design and make a working prototype that answered the design brief 'Capture an image of something the eye has never seen before'. They were inspired by the Key Note Speaker from Ford who spoke about the design process involved in designing a new car and most importantly about how mistakes and errors can shape new thinking. The students were split into mixed groups and tasked to find a solution to the brief. The students used their pre-festival tasks as well as group discussions to select an extreme location and begin the design process. Although a teacher mentor was assigned to each group, all decisions were made by students. As part of the learning process, students attended workshops on a variety of different skills and technology with a view to sharing knowledge with their teams. The students went through the whole process from initial ideas to a completed prototype in 2 days. At the end of the 2-day festival, the students were required to set up an exhibition stand that showcased the prototype and required the students to talk to the visitors about their model, their design ideas and rationale for choosing the ideas of the material etc. Each team received feedback via a QR code system. For our students, this was a very valuable learning experience not only having the opportunity to meet and work with students from around the region but to follow through from an idea to an actual working model in 2 days. 1 out of the 6 students from Tashkent had their initial project location selected, 3 out of 6 BST students had their design ideas selected and 1 student was in the second-placed team at the end of the festival. The trip to Thailand wasn't all work and no play, the students had 2 days; 1 in Bangkok and 1 in Pattaya sightseeing. The students were able to see the famous sights of the country and learn about Thai culture. A great time was had by all!

EYFS had a wonderful morning celebrating music with Stephen Dunn from Juilliard. Stephen demonstrated how to play the trombone and the children asked lots of interesting questions. The pre- nursery and nursery children also enjoyed making musical shakers and creating art to music.

In Maths lessons, Year 1 students have been learning measuring weight and mass. They enjoyed the carousel of activities by using balancing scales.

The Pre-Nursery and Nursery children have been developing their ICT skills this week. They loved learning all about coding and making their robotic mouse move.