Parent Portal 


UPCOMING EVENTS & KEY INFORMATION


SPRING TERM KEY DATES:





Book Week Brunch - Sunday, March 2nd

To kick off Book Week, the Parents' Association welcomes you to join us for brunch on Sunday, March 2nd. More details will follow soon, but please let us know via the form  here if you are interested in attending by Monday, February 24th.

For any questions, please contact the PA at bisnypa@gmail.com.  We hope to see you there!

PA Meeting Recording

Thank you to those for joined this term's Parent Association meeting! For anyone unable to attend, please find the recording below:

Meeting Zoom Link

Passcode: K!fx9PJ6

FUNdraising February 

Monday marks the beginning of FUNdraising February, one of our many fun House events throughout the school year. 

As always we encourage the students to try to tick off as many of the acts if kindness bingo activities as possible over the month to spread kindness and House spirit. Two of the core values of BISNY!

They are slightly different for PYP and MYP, so please select the correct linke below if you want to know more:

PYP Bingo         MYP & Upper Bingo 

Check out some of the other key events happening over the month belpw:


SCHOOL CALENDAR & KEY DATES 

 2024-25 calendar here. 

2025-26 calendar here. 

Autumn Term 

Winter Term

Spring Term

Have a wonderful summer!

***** School Evaluations Feedback & Beacon School Status *****

Click on the arrow to read more about the feedback from last year's school evaluations...

As many of you will probably remember we had external accreditation visits last school year by both the International Baccalaureate and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).  We received very positive reports from both organizations and it was so pleasing to see many common areas of strength singled out by both evaluation processes- the quality of relationships and community in the school, the quality of learning and teaching, the attitudes and engagement of students, and the inclusive, outward looking approach of the school.


We received the final report from COBIS over the summer and I am pleased to share that the school was deemed to be meeting all 18 standards and received a Commendation for 10 of the 18, including for all three Ethos & Values Standards.  The school was awarded Beacon School Status for how 'the school has an outward-looking perspective promoting its values via a wide curriculum and through opportunities to develop awareness of other cultures and global issues.'  


As part of the COBIS evaluation process, Beacon School Status is for schools which "have demonstrated excellence in specific aspects of, or the whole of a particular standard, and are committed to sharing their best practice with other schools around the world."  BIS-NY is one of only 4 schools worldwide to hold Beacon School Status for Ethos & Values, so we are all incredibly proud of this accomplishment which is a reflection on the efforts, open minded approach and commitment of our whole community- students, staff and families.


I also include below the summary section of the report from COBIS and hope you will enjoy reading this as much as we did and share in the sense of accomplishment for the very special community you have worked with us and our students to build at BIS-NY.  It is also a wonderful foundation on which to build and only adds to the anticipation and appreciation of potential as we embark on the new school year.


COBIS- OVERALL OBSERVATIONS


"The British International School of New York, located in Waterside Plaza, was founded in 2006. It strives to offer a superior education by blending creativity, comprehensive study, and academic rigour with an inquiry-based learning methodology through the International Baccalaureate and the English National Curriculum. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment that prepares students for future success.


The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that meets the intellectual, physical, social, creative, and emotional needs of each child, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable educational experience. Consequently, the school environment is characterised by warmth and friendliness. This is a happy school.


Students take pride in being part of the school community, exhibiting politeness and respect in both classroom and informal settings. They show exemplary behaviour, confidence, enthusiasm for learning, and a dedicated pursuit of their goals. This supports the holistic development of every student.


The school radiates a welcoming and familial atmosphere, where the staff is committed to both the academic success and the overall well-being of the students. A distinctive feature of the school is its inclusive environment, which excels in supporting and implementing interventions for students with additional learning needs. Additionally, the school provides an extraordinary range of trips and extracurricular activities to enrich the students' experiences further.


Parents deeply appreciate the school's dedication, feeling assured that their children receive comprehensive care in all facets of their school life. This approach has encouraged a strong sense of community and belonging among students and families alike.


The Headteacher is inspirational, and along with his leadership team, provides a clear vision and direction, actively engaging with the compliance process to drive the

school's progress. As the school carries out its development plans, it is set to not only uphold its high standards but also to achieve continual improvements. This proactive approach ensures the institution remains at the forefront of educational excellence.


The school benefits from the backing of a dedicated and professional board of governors who have a thorough understanding of their responsibilities. The collaboration between the governors and the leadership team will be pivotal in developing a culture of continuous growth and innovation in future."

KEY CONTACTS AND WHO'S WHO AT BIS-NY

We recommend your child's class teacher (Nursery - Y6) or mentor (Years 7-13) as the first point of contact for parents with a question about their child. 

Click on the down arrow for their email addresses, along with some other useful contact details:

Full list of Class Teachers and Mentors:

Class Teachers and Mentors Email 

Head of School

Mr. Jason Morrow

Mr. Morrow can be contacted via email on headsoffice@bis-ny.org

To set up a meeting please contact headspa@bis-ny.org.
 

Deputy Heads

Mr. Wavell Blades - Deputy Head of Student Wellbeing & Co-curriculum
w.blades@bis-ny.org

Ms. Alicia Gibson - Deputy Head of Curriculum & Staff Development
a.gibson@bis-ny.org

Divisional Heads

Ms. Stewart-Pond - Lower School (Nursery - Year 4) - a.stewart-pond@bis-ny.org 

Mr. Bernard - Middle School (Year 5 - Year 9) - a.bernard@bis-ny.org         

 Ms. Rees - Upper School (Year 10 -  Year 13) - r.rees@bis-ny.org
 

Front Desk

For issues relating to the day-to-day logistics including pick-up and afterschool, Ms. Sita can be contacted on frontdesk@bis-ny.org.

School Nurse

For questions with the medical forms and to report student absence due to illness, please contact Nurse Maureen on nurse@bis-ny.org.

School & College Counsellor

Our School & College Counselor Ms. Weiss (p.weiss@bis-ny.org) is also available to help support the wellbeing of students, and works with A-Level Students (Years 12 & 13) in the college admissions process.

Inclusion & Learning Support Coordinators

For students requiring additional academic support, our Learning Support Coordinators  Ms. Southall (a.southall@bis-ny.org) and  Ms. Keenan (s.keenan@bis-ny.org) are available to work with families on ensuring their children have access to the resources and accommodations they need to succeed.

Uniforms & Dress Code

Uniform is required for students in Nursery through Year 9. Link below: 

Uniform Guide 

Click for website

USEFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES

Welcome to BISNY

Managebac

     (Weekly Newsletters &       School Reports )         
Financial Aid and Enrollment

TADS

   (Enrollment and Billing)

SchoolsBuddy

  (After School Registration)

Technical Support Request

Lunch Online Ordering

Nutrislice

   (Online Lunch Ordering)

Get ready for the year...


Please click on the link below to acknowledge your receipt of the Parent Handbook: 

Parent Handbook Acknowledgement 

Staffing Updates

ROLE CHANGES

Abigail Greystoke will be responsible for overall operations, working in alignment with the Affinitas Board. Sybil Swain will be moving into a new role as Director of Finance and we welcome Karlisha Belmar who joins as our HR Manager.


Oliver Goldstein moves across to having wider whole school responsibilities as the Assistant Head responsible for Digital Learning, Examinations and Communications.


We have a new team of Divisional Heads for the new school year:

Alex Stewart-Pond for the Lower School

Adam Bernard for the Middle School

Rhiannon Rees for the Upper School.


Annette Ottley and Kevin Jack-Reeves will be working on the Admissions Team alongside their continuing role as teachers.

Georgia Rubinstein is the new Head of Mathematics.

Colince Tamoka and Mickella Marshall are the new World Languages Co-ordinators.

Josie Kielstra is our new Community Outreach Co-ordinator 

Stewart Lawson is the new Citizenship Award Co-ordinator 

Gus Donnelly takes over as the Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator

Midori Larsen joins the EAL team alongside her work in Year 2


NEW STAFF

Justin Welham - Head of Computing and Design

Sonya Payne - Head of Art

Molly Beeby - Science (Primarily Chemistry)  

Sarmad Khan - Business and I&S  

Jonathan Lorrimer - Economics, Business and I&S

Will Walker - Geography and I&S as a 

Alisha Hobbs - French and Spanish

Carlos Robles Morales - Spanish and French

Jennifer Nguyen - PE

Kole Kolinski - PE