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Governor’s FO RE WORD
Every year is special as a Governor, but this academic year has been particularly rewarding as the community came back together following a few difficult years during the Covid pandemic.
It is rewarding to see that the school has returned to full operations with school trips, sports activities and the wide range of clubs and events which makes the BSN so special. One of the highlights for me this year was a morning chopping wood in the Eco Garden at JSV with students and Heath and Claire!
I’m always inspired to see how the BSN celebrates its many nationalities and diverse international community which shapes the character of the school. Events like International Week are so special at the BSN, and I know are a highlight for many of our families.
Looking forward, the Board of Governors congratulates the SSL team for their recent International Baccalaureate (IB) accreditation and is delighted to see the campus take on its first Sixth form students in September. It’s inspiring to think that the campus has grown from just one cohort in a Portakabin five years ago, to the large, 11-18 international school that is now becoming. Great oaks from little acorns grow, as they say!
As one of the oldest international schools in Europe, the BSN is proud of its history, and the Board has eagerly followed the launch of a new alumni platform this year. A meeting in October which brought members of the BSN past and present together was a big success, and we hope to see more of these events in the future. Speaking of history of the BSN, a special mention should go to our school archivist Mike Weston, who celebrates his 50th year of work at the BSN this year. The whole community is extremely grateful to Mike for what he has done, and continues to do, for the school.
The Board of Governors would like to thank the parents, students and staff of the BSN for their support and cooperation over the year.
Yours,
