How we help students learn more deeply and think more purposefully

We sat down with the newly selected Head Students for 2025/26 to find out more about why they put themselves forward for the roles, how they feel about being selected, their plans for the future, and the challenges they may face in their new and important positions. 

As we come to the end of another exciting school year, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the wonderful progress our EAL (English as an Additional Language) students have made. 

During STEAM Week, Year 2 embarked on an extraordinary hands-on learning journey that combined Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics—the pillars of STEAM. STEAM education encourages curiosity, creative risk-taking, and problem-solving, helping children build the essential skills they need for the future. But more than that, it brings learning to life in a way that is exciting, meaningful, and memorable.

Our brilliant Year 6 students impressed everyone with their lively production of The Amazing Adventures of Superstan. With great comic timing, confident singing, and strong stage presence, each child had their moment to shine. Their hard work, teamwork, and enthusiasm really brought the show together in a fun and memorable way.

Reception recently had a wonderful adventure on their school trip to Sheep MoMo – and what a memorable day it was! From the moment they set off, excitement filled the air as the children sang songs on the buses, eager for the day ahead.

A well-stocked and inviting library is one of the most valuable resources a primary school can offer and that’s exactly what we have at BSB Sanlitun. The role of libraries in education extends far beyond simply providing books; they serve as vibrant spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and, most importantly, reading. For children in their formative years, having access to an engaging and well-curated library can significantly enhance their reading attainment and fuel their lifelong love for reading.

This week in Pre-Nursery, the children had an absolute blast taking part in STEAM Week—a brilliant chance to explore, create, and discover through lots of exciting, hands-on activities designed to spark their natural curiosity and imagination. 

Congratulations to all four BSB Sanlitun winners in the recent Global Campus Writing, and Virtual Young Musician Competitions - we are all super proud of you!

Our young learners in Nursery have been busy exploring the wonderful life cycle of plants! Through hands-on activities and lively discussions, the children have developed a deeper understanding of how plants grow from tiny seeds into tall, strong plants.

Our Year 4 students have been experimenting with creating their own phrases using Stravinsky’s melodic fragments. They were given four short building blocks to reflect on and discuss, before they worked in pairs to assemble the melodies using the same blocks. They shared their ideas in larger teams and played them on tuned percussion before we moved on to keyboards, ensuring accuracy of pitch and rhythms.