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The ongoing pandemic has taken its toll on people’s lives around the world, including here at Northbridge International School Cambodia. Everyone is vulnerable, regardless of age, gender, or race. It changed the way we deal with life on a daily basis and we are compelled to adjust to a new normal way of life. These changes affect different aspects of our lives, including our mental and emotional well-being.

Six months is a long time without practical PHE at Northbridge International School Cambodia. The lockdown affected our subject more than most and we are so happy that lessons are back and our students are active.

Welcome to the update from the Northbridge International School Cambodia Parent Council, which follows their regular meeting and discussion. Here are the topics that were addressed at the latest meeting.

The Northbridge International School Cambodia CAS Fair is an annual event which invites Grade 12s to showcase the CAS experiences they’ve been working on over the last year. Our NGO partners are also welcomed to the school to present the essential work they carry out in the community. The Primary School cafeteria, where the fair is hosted, becomes a hive of activity with grade 12, our community partners, staff and students in attendance. In short, a social distancing dilemma which required a fresh look for 2020.

The 2020-2021 academic year sees a new, exciting course offered to our IB Diploma students for the first time here at Northbridge International School Cambodia.

This year I have the wonderful opportunity to support the development of mathematics in the Primary school at Northbridge International School Cambodia. I am following on from Bissy Groom and Miri Koliada who have supported the school to implement an inquiry-based approach. I wanted to share with the community what I have discovered and understood from this strong beginning in our school and a mathematician I turn to for a lot of my inspiration: Dr Jo Boaler (Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University).

At Northbridge International School Cambodia we are busy laying out the foundation of a 21st Century student. With the changing ebb and flow of time, our students should better be equipped with the dexterity they need to face the tides.

Welcome to the monthly update from the Northbridge International School Cambodia Parent Council, which follows their regular meeting and discussion. Here are the topics that were addressed at this month's meeting.

Last weekend saw the passing of one of the great influences of modern education - including here at Northbridge International School Cambodia - Sir Ken Robinson. I first came across his work, as many people did, through viewing his TED talk on how education is killing creativity in schools.

To say last academic year at Northbridge International School Cambodia presented some unique challenges would be an understatement. Our daily lives were thrown into disarray as staff, parents and students had to suddenly adjust to 'the new normal'. Collectively and individually we had to ride our own waves to stay afloat, and to have only thought of ourselves would have been understandable given the circumstances.

Although the Northbridge International School Cambodia library remains closed to students, library books can still be taken out and returned via our digital booking system.

As our school community knows, all Northbridge International School Cambodia staff and students are required to wear masks at all times to prevent transmission of the virus. This presents challenges for classrooms, as it can be very difficult for students, particularly non-native English speakers to understand communication when the speaker's voice is muffled and their facial expressions are hidden. The NISC Makers Club, with the help of Mr Jack, have been manufacturing clear face shields to help solve this problem.

Northbridge International School Cambodia students achieve more than they may have thought possible. We believe there is no limit to what students can achieve socially, personally and academically. This year, our students’ academic results reflect our shared commitment to excellence.