What Makes YOU Proud?

In keeping with the theme of our 90th anniversary, we wanted to use the start of the New Year as an opportunity to look back on 2021, as well as forward to the rest of the academic year. Thank you to all the BSN students who answered the call and got in touch to tell us what they are proud of, as well as looking forward to in 2022.

"Something that challenged me last term was swimming with full clothes for my A diploma. I felt like a thousand spiderwebs plus the water was cold! I am excited about Easter because my 2 best friends and I are going to get our library helper badges and that means we get to read to little students in F1 and F2."

- Tilisa, Year 3

"I enjoyed writing our own Tuffy the killer cat story in English. We could make it as funny as we wanted and entertain the reader by using sarcasm. I also loved making pasta in Design Technology. The second time we made it, it tasted much better. In PE, I enjoyed parkour because I cleared all the obstacles! This term, I am excited about completing the cliffhanging book Macbeth to learn more about the untimely, dramatic death of King Duncan!"

- Rhesa, Year 5

"I’m proud that I have become better at raising my hand more often in class, and I’m being a bit more grown-up. Also, I’m doing more exercise."

- Giuliano, Year 4

"I enjoy going to the BSN, spending time with my friends and learning new things. I’m proud of me for learning the front flip and writing in paragraphs. This year my goal is to learn a new type of swimming!"

- Anna, Year 3

"I’m proud of myself because I made three books in a row and the teacher was proud of me. I’m also happy because I made a paper hot chocolate, wrote a poem with it, and put some candy canes on it. I’m really proud that my teacher was happy with me for doing all of that at school."

- Giorgia, Year 1

"I was proud of my group’s work in the Drama project. We were asked to plan our own play inspired by Frankenstein, make a presentation of our work and film a trailer. I was the scriptwriter, and I designed the presentation. I realised that I am more confident when collaborating with others. This year I hope to work harder at school and win more House Points for Gouda."

- Edith, Year 8

"I enjoyed Comic Club the most this term because my favourite teacher was the head of the club. We made up our own comics, drew our characters and even showed our own comics! This year I am excited to make the best Greek vase ever and am looking forward to being the best foot-dodge baller!"

- Arina, Year 3

"I am proud of myself for winning the SSV Courageous Award in Autumn 2021. I never thought of myself as being brave. Knowing that my teachers and peers saw me as being strong and brave has made me start thinking of myself this way too."

- Anya, Year 9

"When you take a moment to look back over the years, you really appreciate how far you’ve come."

- Nikolai, Year 12

Then: Nikolain in Year 6 at JSV.

Now: Nikolai in Year 12 at SSV.