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Head of Primary Message Week 33



A Truly Magical Production

What a magical week it has been. The whole school production was nothing short of extraordinary, an enchanting reminder of what can be achieved when we come together as a school community. It was an amazing opportunity for our Primary students to be part of something bigger, and they rose to the occasion with enthusiasm, talent, and heart. From the first auditions to the final bows, every moment sparkled with hard work, creativity, and collaboration. A huge thank you to every member of staff involved; those who supported with production, costumes, makeup, logistics, emotional support, guidance, and all the behind-the-scenes magic that brought it to life. It was a performance worthy of Hogwarts itself. And no, they didn’t even need a spell to pull it off. 👏 👏



Devices in Year 5 & 6: A Balanced Approach

A special thank you to our Year 4 parents who joined us for today’s parent workshop on student devices in Years 5 and 6. It was great to share our approach and expectations as students begin to use their own devices in the upper years of Primary. At ISB, we use iPads as our primary learning device in Year 5 and Year 6, chosen for their portability, functionality, and creative potential. Our approach is all about balance, ensuring that digital tools enhance learning without becoming a distraction. You can find the full summary here:





Classes Finalised for 2025

Looking ahead, we’re pleased to share that class groupings for next academic year have now been finalised. We’ll be updating the new class groups in Seesaw early next week so students and parents can see their new class lists and start to get to know their teacher for next year. These groups have been thoughtfully created with great care, taking into account a wide range of factors to ensure balanced, positive, and supportive learning environments across each year group. We’ll also soon be holding a “move-up” day where students will visit their new year group, and we have a variety of purposeful transition activities planned in the weeks to come.



Thoughtful Transitions at Every Stage

At ISB, we take great pride in our approach to transitions. Our goal is always to ensure changes happen gradually and with great care. Whether a student is moving from Kindy to Reception or from Year 5 to Year 6, transitions should feel smooth, natural, and well-prepared. Students should never feel that school suddenly changes overnight. Instead, they experience each new step as a gentle and exciting progression in their learning journey.


Next week is a short one with just two days (Monday and Tuesday). School then resumes on Tuesday 3rd June after the mid-term break.


If you have any questions about any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to message in Seesaw.


Mr Michael Everett | Head of Primary





📌 At a glance

  • Magical Production: A stunning whole-school show, full of creativity and teamwork. Big thanks to all staff behind the scenes, pure Hogwarts magic.

  • Devices in Year 5 & 6: Year 4 parents joined a workshop on our balanced iPad approach.

  • 2025 Classes Finalised: New class lists coming soon via Seesaw. Thoughtful groupings with smooth transitions planned.

  • Caring Transitions: Step-by-step support for every year group change. Each move feels natural and exciting for students.




🗓️ Wed 28th May to Monday 2nd June - School Closed

🗓️ Tue 3rd June - School opens.

🗓️ Fri 6th June - Reception, Yr1 & YR2 Swim Gala 🏊

🗓️ Mon 9th June - Public Holiday (TBC)

🗓️ Fri 13th June - Yr6 Ceremony 🎓 

🗓️ Fri 13th June - Yr1 Concert [New Date]

🗓️ Fri 13th June - Yr3 Sleepover 💤 [New Date]

🗓️ Wed 18th June (evening) - Yr5 & Yr6 Music Showcase 🎶 [New Date]

🗓️ Fri 20th June Reception Music Showcase 🎶

🗓️ Wed 25th June (evening) - Secondary Music Showcase with Primary Choir 🎶 [New Date]

🗓️ Fri 27th June - Public Holiday (TBC)

🗓️ Fri 4th July - Last Day of School



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