BSG Newsletter - 2nd June 2026

Over the past weeks, our Nursery children have been enthusiastically exploring the important people and roles within our communities. Through a rich cross-curricular approach, the children have been learning about doctors, nurses, teachers, firefighters, police officers, pilots and chefs, while also discussing their own interests and aspirations for the future.

This exciting topic has been brought to life through songs, discussions, fine motor activities, crafting and mathematical learning, including counting down the “sleeps” until a very special visit from our local fire station. This week, the children were thrilled to meet the firefighters, explore the fire truck and learn about its different parts, including the hose and ladder. Having previously learnt about fire trucks in the classroom, the visit provided a valuable real-life opportunity for children to deepen their understanding through hands-on exploration and meaningful conversations with the firefighters themselves.

Scientists, engineers, chemists, operators and many more professions were represented during Year 4’s science fair activities. While primary students have been working exceptionally hard on their investigations, Year 4 took a unique approach, focusing mostly on the practices of Ancient Egyptians. From food preservation through mummification, to testing boats inspired by Nile barges, reconstructing pyramids, and exploring farming techniques, students combined history with science in creative ways.They also used drones and paper planes to investigate drag, linking to the falcon messenger. Most importantly, students were given the opportunity to follow their curiosity and investigate questions that mattered to them. This led to an even wider range of projects, including electromagnetism from our electricity unit and reaction time between a piano and pianist. Overall, a wide variety of investigations took place, resulting in deeper and more meaningful learning.

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our Year 7 and Year 8 students in the 2026 Math Kangaroo Challenge, an international mathematics competition that encourages creative problem-solving, logical reasoning and mathematical curiosity.

Our students represented The British School of Guangzhou with confidence and determination, taking on a range of challenging questions beyond the regular curriculum.

A special congratulations goes to Ryan, who achieved a National Silver Award and qualified for the Math Kangaroo Asia Championship.

We would also like to congratulate Elly, who received a National Bronze Award, and Ice, who achieved a Proficiency Award.

These achievements reflect our students’ enthusiasm for mathematical challenge and their willingness to think deeply and creatively.

Congratulations to all our Year 7 – 8 mathematicians.