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Thank you to the parents who have already informed us that your child/children will be leaving Ģ����Ƶ at the end of the term on Friday, 26th June 2026. We would like to stress that providing adequate and timely notice is essential. Formal notice is a mandatory requirement, helps parents avoid potential financial penalties, enables the timely refund of security deposits, and allows the school to plan effectively for the upcoming term.

Please be reminded that the final deadline for submitting a formal notice of withdrawal is Sunday, 31st May 2026. Notice must be provided either by email or by a written letter addressed to Ms Manisha Bajracharya, Admissions Office.

Upon receipt of the withdrawal notice, parents will be issued a clearance form, which must be completed closer to the end of the term to finalise the withdrawal process. Parents who require school documents or references for the new school should inform Ms Manisha Bajracharya in the Admissions Office as early as possible.

Kindly note that late submission or failure to provide notice, as well as not completing the clearance process or returning school resources, may result in partial or full forfeiture of the security deposit. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering strictly to these requirements.

Sensory Room

Our sensory room offers a calm, multi-sensory experience for the children. They explore soft LED lighting and arranged light blocks while enjoying gentle visual reflections that support a soothing atmosphere. Children also use the swing to help regulate and calm their bodies, alongside other sensory resources like the bouncing ball that support focus and relaxation. This experience also provides opportunities for social interaction, as children share space, take turns, and explore their calmness together in a supportive environment.��

Little Yetis

This week in Little Yetis, we explored the exciting theme of “Under the Sea” linked to SDG 14 – Life Below Water. The children enjoyed a range of sensory and creative activities inspired by the ocean and sea creatures.

The children loved exploring different textures and patterns in the bubble wrap painting activity, which was a big hit! The children used paint rollers with bubble wrap and shades of blue and white paint to create beautiful ocean-inspired artwork.��

The inflatable pool became an exciting sea adventure filled with scarves, balls, and sea animals for the children to explore imaginatively. In the water tray, the children used nets to catch fish and enjoyed watching the coloured water move and splash as they played together.

We finished our session by reading the story ‘Hooray for Fish’ and having lots of fun singing ocean-themed songs including Baby Shark, 1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive, and Row, Row, Row Your Boat using scarves and actions.��

Next week, we will be exploring an exciting Transport and Journeys theme through stories, songs, creative activities, and imaginative play.

Community Collaboration

Across Primary, our students are working together to support and strengthen our partnerships with Shramik School, Tika School, and Mary Ward School. Through a range of fundraising events, the money raised will help provide learning materials for Shramik, Tika and Mary Ward Schools. At the same time, students from all schools are currently preparing collaboratively for our upcoming Community Concert, taking place on 22nd May from 1:00 to 2:30 PM in the Hall of the British School. This promises to be a special afternoon of music, teamwork, and shared community spirit, and we warmly look forward to celebrating this joyful occasion together.��

Year 5 Movie Fundraiser

Students from Years 3–6 enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at the Year 5 fundraiser movie event, where they gathered in the Primary Library to watch the classic film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as students relaxed with friends, laughed together, and followed the adventurous journey of the beloved animals on screen. Many also enjoyed popcorn and juice, creating a true cinema experience. The event was a wonderful success, bringing students together while raising valuable funds in support of our Community Partner School. A huge thank you goes to everyone who attended and contributed so generously to this meaningful cause.

Year 4 Assembly

Year 4 proudly presented their assembly, Power Our Future, where we showcased our learning about SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The children worked incredibly hard to prepare and thoroughly enjoyed performing for their families and siblings.

The assembly included confident presenting, energetic rapping, singing, and dancing, all helping to share important messages about protecting our planet and creating a sustainable future. We also showcased some of the fantastic learning and projects from our SDG unit. In addition, to support our Community Partners, Year 4 sold handmade bracelets to parents after the performance, raising money for a meaningful cause. We are very proud of the enthusiasm, teamwork, and creativity shown by all of the students.��

Year 3 Art Gallery and Sale

Year 3 students hosted a creative and meaningful Art Gallery and fundraising event for parents, centred around their learning on Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG 6). The event was a wonderful celebration of student voice, creativity and global responsibility, while also raising funds for a Community Partner School. The Primary Library was transformed into an interactive exhibition space, where families explored a variety of student-led stations:3D Water Cycle Models, Papier-Mache Earth Models, Save Water Poster Gallery, Clean Handwashing Station,Wax Art Creations, Persuasive Speech Station: Saving Water and a highlight was a Raindrop Thumb-Printing Auction. The event was not only a celebration of learning but also a successful fundraising initiative. Through ticket sales and artwork purchases, families contributed generously to support a partner school community, helping extend the impact of Year 3 students’ learning beyond the classroom. We are incredibly proud of the students for their enthusiasm, confidence, and teamwork throughout this enriching experience. The event truly reflected the values of Thriving, Belonging and Stewardship in action.

More fundraiser fun

Year 6 will be holding their Extravaganza fundraiser in the afternoon, alongside Year 1 and Year 2, who will be hosting a Summer Spectacle featuring a range of fun activities linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, supported by the Eco Ambassadors. Photos and updates about these events will be shared in next week’s newsletter.��

Atendi the Yeti

Congratulations to year 1M, 3B and 6R for achieving an impressive 100% attendance. Atendi the Yeti will be staying with them for next week as this was the highest overall attendance for the week.

Year 7 -10 End of Year Assessments

Starting today with Year 10 Art and Photography, our end of year assessments run until half term break. Whilst Year 10 have some longer exams to help prepare them for their full mock and live exams in Year 11, the Key Stage· assessments are all planned to fit into a student’s normal timetabled day – with short assessment each of 40 minutes. In some subjects there are more than one assessments. Students will normally have two assessments per day, and their another four lessons will be normal academic lessons. The results of these assessment will inform the end of year report that will be sent home on Friday 19th June.

Radha: The Wrath of Maeju, by Rishi Amatya

Local author Rishi Amatya visits Year 8 English students

By Sofia and Vedanshee (year 8)

On Wednesday this week, the author of Radha: The Wrath of Maeju, Rishi Amatya, visited the school to talk one-on-one with the year 8 students. Throughout this term in English, Year 8 have been reading about Radha and have done presentations about some important parts in the book. So when the author came to our school, we were brimming with questions about him and his book.

We asked him questions about what inspired him to write the book, which involves the 2015 Kathmandu Earthquake, all the way to who he based his characters on. Every question asked, Amatya had answers to. He explained the lead up to publishing his book, with the first draft being finished in 2017 yet never being touched until he rewrote it again in 2022. For the whole 55 minutes of the lesson, we learned more about the characters and the depth behind the writing of them and got to understand their feelings through-out the book as well. Without giving away any spoilers, he left hints about the ending of the book, leaving everyone listening and excited for the ending of the book. He also autographed our planners!

(Year 8 will also have the opportunity after half-term to visit some of the local Patan locations in this book and do some group reading of key sections in the actual location where the scene is set! – Ed)

Ģ����Ƶ Geographers Visit Bhaktapur��

By Bhibushan��

On Friday the 8th of May, Our Ģ����Ƶ Year 10 geographers went to Bhaktapur for the second time, as the first attempt of the trip was unfortunately interrupted by unexpected weather conditions. On this day however, they went to Bhaktapur Durbar Square to study human geography, the study of settlements and jobs. The students conducted interviews with the locals, discussing the service provisions in the local area, the type of jobs locals tend to have and how they live their lives with stable income and housing for them to live.��

Later in the day, the students then went down to the river to study physical geography. They went down to the river to take various measurements of the river such as discharge, river width and much more. The students did this to aid in their physical geographical skills and they got a look at what their future geography coursework would look like. This trip was a great experience for the students and the teachers as it is an IGCSE Geography exclusive trip. Thanks to the humanities teachers for making this trip possible!