This week teachers, staff and management at Bluebird British International School received Professional Development and training from APLE Cambodia. It was an honor to have these highly skilled professionals work with our staff covering issues regarding Child Protection. This training is essential for making any school a safe and healthy environment where children can thrive academically. Some of the issues discussed were identifying child abuse and neglect, where and how to report child abuse and a self -assessment of the school’s existing policies.Child Protection is an issue Bluebird staff take very seriously and we were pleased to know that our

Term 2 has come to an end at Bluebird British International School. The past term was filled with exciting activities, field trips, academic achievements and wonderful friendships. The learning journey will continue into Term 3 on January 27th, 2020. The Bluebird staff are so proud of all that our students have accomplished.At the Student Fair, each Primary class completed their IPC unit with an excellent Exit Point presentation. The Early Years students have grown so much, and we look forward to their continued educational advancement as they move into the next term. This term also marked the beginning of our partnership

We wish you a Merry Christmas! Bluebird British International School hosted our annual Christmas Fair and Pageant today. It was a joyous occasion for students, family and staff. We enjoyed games, fun activities, face painting, prizes and student performances. Everyone had a wonderful time and we are thankful for all the hard work Bluebird staff and students contributed in order to bring this party to fruition. Happy Holidays!The school will be closed for the holidays starting December 23rd, and will reopen for classes January 3rd, 2020. Please enjoy the break and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new

Bluebird British International School would like to thank all parents who attended our Parent Workshop today. Principal Karen and our Academic coordinator, Kendall, discussed learning in the 21st century and its implementation at BIS. It is crucial to maintain open lines of communication between parents and school.To this end, we encouraged the community to stay connected by asking questions, joining our learning journeys and attending such events as this. We are a community working together to ensure safe and prosperous future for our children. At BIS we are working hard to ensure the journey your child takes is making them

Bluebird British International School has partnered with PhyaThai3 Hospital of Bangkok, Thailand to deliver comprehensive first aid training to all staff. PhyaThai3 is a leading hospital in Bangkok specializing in child care and pediatrics. The hospital is equipped with a High Risk Clinic and Child Development Clinic.Proper first aid training is essential for any school to ensure the safety and well-being of all students. Bluebird staff reviewed techniques for safely treating burns, broken bones and cuts. The PhyaThai3 Hospital staff also demonstrated and gave instructions on the correct way to perform C.P.R. on infants, children and adults.These Professional Development days

What a Spook-tacular Halloween! Bluebird British International School students enjoyed a very creepy party with help from 1 Coach Andy Sports Academy. This was a Healthy Halloween for everyone at Bluebird. Coach Greg set up a three-legged Zombie Race and a fierce game of Ghosts and Dragons. These activities were engaging and challenging. Snack consisted of tangerine pumpkins and banana ghosts. Students also enjoyed visiting the slime factory, making pumpkin and skeleton crafts, and having their faces painted. All of the festivities encouraged the children to be creative and use their imaginations. Holidays at Bluebird are the best! Just a

Bluebird British International School students, parents and teachers have had a wonderful morning of Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC). This event gives teachers and parents the opportunity to discuss their student’s development and learning goals for the future. At Bluebird we know that each child is a unique individual who needs encouragement and understanding on their learning path. Please take advantage of this opportunity and arrive for your appointment 10 minutes early. The Bluebird staff would like to thank all of our parents and families for making up such a wonderful and supportive community!

Bluebird British International School was a participant in the 7th Annual Kids Fair October 19th and 20th. It was an opportunity to showcase our academic accomplishments and meet potential new students and parents. This year students from the Golden Eagles also attended, demonstrating for other children what they have learned during their IPC unit, “What’s on the Menu?” Our teachers were also in attendance, assisting in storybook crafts and making play dough. Our staff and students are all so proud of Bluebird’s position as one of the leading international educational institutions in Phnom Penh. It was an honor to represent

This year’s Graduation Day was a huge success, and the perfect way to recognise the magnificent achievements of our students.The traditional dance performance, Rorbam Bach Phka, welcomed our guests and officially started the event. After that, our Principal welcomed everybody and delivered an opening speech to highlight Bluebird’s service and commitment to excellence.Then came the incredible performances by our students who have all been working so hard to rehearse and perfect their chosen songs, dances, and recitals which were all based on the theme of ‘we are the future’.Purple Puffins gave such an amazing rendition of ‘Heal the World’, and

In cooperation with the Brien Holden Vision Institute, we provided eye check-ups for all the children at Bluebird British International School in Phnom Penh this week. This is the third time we have collaborated with the Brien Holden Vision Institute, and it was a pleasure to welcome them to our school again.The opticians talked to the children about how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The children learned that exercise and a healthy diet are both important, not just their general health, but also their eyesight. To make sure these lessons are reinforced following the visit, our teachers