ALUMNI NEWSLETTER ALUMNI NEWSLETTER LEARNING, LEADING, SUCCEEDING FEB. 2024
Jl. Surya Sumantri No.61 Bandung, West Java, Indonesia www.bisedu.or.id [email protected] [email protected] 022 201 4995 / 0811 2142 400 @bandungindependentschool LE A R N I NG, LE A D I NG, S U C C EE D I NG 1
Message from HOS TABLE OF CONTENTS Future Projects New Building BIS Dragons Reunite Tiny Wings and Wedding Rings Class Ambassadors Dragon Diaries Alumni Testimonials 3 6 7 8 11 13 17 21 15 FoBIS Alumni Benefits 27 29 32 Upcoming Events Campus Updates 2 Vision and Mission 4 25 Student Council 9 Leave Your Legacy 12 Alumni Events 22 BIS Batik Story 23 BIS Board of Directors 33 BIS Partnerships
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We understand that staying connected is key, and we are implementing various communication channels to make it easier for you to stay informed about school news, events, and updates. Our revamped website will soon feature an alumni portal where you can update your contact information, share your achievements, and stay connected with the school. Bandung Independent School is not just a place where you studied; it's a community that shaped your formative years. We look forward to building stronger bonds with each and every one of you. Together, let's create a vibrant and supportive network that reflects the spirit of BIS. Remember, once a Dragon, always a Dragon! Warm regards, Greetings to all of the Bandung Independent School Alumni! As the newly appointed Head of School, but long-term Dragon, I am delighted to reconnect BIS alumni with the school and extend a warm welcome to you through this revamped alumni newsletter. Over the years, Bandung Independent School has evolved and grown, and so have our alumni. Your achievements, contributions, and experiences are a source of pride for us, and we are excited to celebrate your successes with the entire BIS community. We recognize the need to strengthen our ties with you to create a vibrant and engaged alumni network. Your stories inspire current students and give valuable insights into the diverse paths our graduates take. We want to build a bridge that spans the years, connecting the past, present, and future of BIS. In the alumni newsletters, you can expect to find updates on school developments, alumni achievements, upcoming events, opportunities for involvement, and more. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging, and we invite you to share your personal and professional milestones with us. Whether it's a new job, an exciting project, or a life event, your stories matter, and we want to showcase them. MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Marci Russell Head of School & Secondary Principal 4
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During the summer break of 2023, the BIS campus underwent various enhancements. Our Early Childhood teaching staff designed a new EC playground, offering an appealing area for ageappropriate play and collaboration. Furthermore, the football field has been upgraded with synthetic grass and improved lighting, and it is now open for public rental through gelora.id. In addition to the two major improvements, other various projects were successfully completed during the summer break. These included repainting selected areas of the campus, expanding the staff room to return to the space provided before the pandemic, and partitioning the English Language Support room to create space for the new French classroom. The former French classroom has been repurposed for the EC3 class, allowing room for our new Nursery class. Looking ahead, the Campus Redevelopment Committee (CRC) will be working on a new project for the upcoming 2024 summer holiday, with a focus on prioritizing the science labs. Additionally, there are plans to update our master plan for the school's evolution over the next several years. CAMPUS UPDATES 6
Our new building will provide innovative learning spaces for BIS students including new science labs, additional classrooms, and a community room. NEW BUILDING 7
FUTUREPROJECTSCourts Library Imagine a three-story facility equipped with basketball and badminton courts capable of hosting IISSAC events. A track for cross-country practices and a fitness center could further promote holistic athletic development, providing students with a space for physical wellbeing and sports excellence. Expanding the available space for displays and resources in the library would enhance the learning environment. Incorporating reading nooks and dedicated areas for research would contribute to creating a dynamic and inviting space for students. This design can foster a culture of exploration and academic engagement within the school community. 8
Doesn’t tuition pay for new buildings? LEAVEYOURLEGACYWhat is “Leave Your Legacy”? “Leave Your Legacy” is a community-wide fundraising project to raise money for campus improvements, such as new buildings. BIS, a non-profit organization, allocates tuition and fees to curriculum and operations. Any savings from efficiencies in these areas support campus projects, but this is a slow process taking approximately 10 years to save up for a building. We aim for more frequent changes, so your contributions to "Leave Your Legacy" will help drive these improvements. Our goal Our goal is to raise 3 billion IDR for the current project. Any budget efficiencies at the end of the year will go towards our fundraising goal. We hope all Dragons, including alumni, and BIS partners will be excited to see change around the campus and improved learning facilities for BIS students. “Leave Your Legacy” and be the change Foster research and scientific exploration, critical thinking skills, and transformative education for the next generation of BIS Dragons. Remember the impact BIS had on you? Leave your mark on the school. Donate today and be a part of creating the future of BIS, a future brimming with innovation, opportunity, and endless possibilities. 9
Read more here Donors can give in honor of someone Groups can pull together receive plaques, i.e. “Class of 1993” Give to BIS Be the change The future of “Leave Your Legacy” The “Leave Your Legacy” program will continue after our current project. Donations will accumulate and contributors can move through tiers to receive added recognition in our publications (next alumni newsletter and annual report), exclusive access to facility updates, and more.. We hope to build a “Leave Your Legacy” donor recognition wall where donors are recognized with plaques. LEAVEYOURLEGACY10
We need Alumni Class Ambassadors! Class Ambassadors are volunteers who act as intermediaries between the school and their classmates. While there is communication between BIS and BIS alumni, it will never replace the connection between classmates. Class Ambassadors connect through social media, attend and plan events, and support the school. Write to [email protected] if you would like to learn more about being an Alumni Class Ambassador or register on the interest form below! 11 Class Ambassador Interest Form CLASS AMBASSADORS
12 We encourage you to step up to be a Class Ambassador to help us plan upcoming alumni events. These gatherings will provide opportunities for you to reconnect with former classmates, network with other alumni, and reminisce about the cherished moments you shared at BIS. Event ideas include: Alumni mixer Alumni Football game Alumni Basketball game Class reunions To see pictures of past events and what’s coming up, visit our alumni website page at bisedu.or.id/community/alumni ALUMNI EVENTS
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ALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSALUMNI TESTIMONIALSWe would love to hear from other BIS Alumni! If you would like to offer a testimonial, please feel free to send us one or, simply write to us at [email protected] and let us know how you have been doing. We want to hear from as many Dragons as possible! We have provided a few prompts for you to help get you started. Thank you! Nationality, year of graduation, and length of time at BIS What have you been doing since your BIS graduation? How did the IB/BIS help you become a better student and person? How did the IB/BIS help you to prepare for university and/or a career? What did you like most about BIS? What is your favorite memory of BIS? Would you like to share anything else?
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IB Art was our first experience truly diving into the world of the creative mind. It was here we learnt how to read the story the artist was telling through the canvas, and we’ve been hooked ever since. The satisfaction that comes from uncovering the story behind the hands that crafted, and even more so being the crafter who has their work understood by the eyes of another, is incomparable. But it is no easy task to offer a glimpse of an imaginative vision and to tell a story without words. That’s how we came up with A4, a studio that helps budding creatives express their narrative through innovative means. Having been exposed to the artistry outside, we’ve come to realize the shortcomings of the local art scene and it was through IB and the freedom to express in BIS that allowed us a mindset to appreciate art further than our surroundings. We continued our pursuit of art in higher education with CK completing his journey in Savannah College of Art and Design, graduating Summa Cum Laude receiving the Foundation Honours Show Award, while Jason was granted First Class Honours, winning the J.H Kinoshita Price in the University of Hong Kong. We recognize how challenging IB Art may be, and yet we hold much gratitude for the experience that cultivated our eyes and our skills. Furthermore, we have continued to pursue growth after university, as CK currently works as an illustrator and graphic designer in an American design company, handling small-scale clients to large establishments fulfilling their design needs that include storybook illustrations to company brand profiles, while Jason continues architectural research in The University of Hong Kong, developing future architecture and health solutions to provide better preparation in combatting airborne viruses for dense public housing complexes. As a lifelong student of art, we hope to pass on the knowledge we have harvested through our years beyond BIS, while not forgetting to give back to where we started and mentor the students we once were, encouraging them to overcome their fears and think beyond the norm by tapping into the limitless ends of their creativity in expressing themselves while forging a preparedness for what comes after. Chen Kang, Class of 2016 & Jason Setiawan, Class of 2017 DRAGON DIARIES: BIS DRAGONS AROUND THE GLOBE DRAGON DIARIES: BIS DRAGONS AROUND THE GLOBE 17
My time at BIS I have been a student at BIS for 15 years (from EC-1 all the way to Grade 12). My time at BIS has played a crucial role in shaping me into the person I am today. I can still vividly picture the memories of playing for the IISSAC basketball team, where I learned about teamwork and the power of pursuing one’s passion; spending late nights studying after basketball practice, where I learned about discipline and balancing priorities; going on outreach trips with friends across different grades, where I made lifelong friends who I’m still close with to this day; playing guitar at talent shows and speaking at MUN and TEDx conferences, where I learned to overcome stage fright and fear of public speaking; and, of course, the two grueling but extremely rewarding years of the IBDP in Grades 11 and 12, where I learned about grit and developed intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills – skills that I still use to this day. Further Education and Career Journey After BIS After graduating from BIS in 2015, I subsequently received my B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan and my M.S.Ed. in Learning Sciences and Technologies from the University of Pennsylvania. In terms of my professional accomplishments, I started my career as a Software Engineer at Citi in their tech headquarters in Dallas, TX, where I helped build their investing and trading fintech products and even got the chance to present my work to the CIO of Citi. Currently, I am an Engineering Program Manager at Apple in their headquarters in Cupertino, CA, where I work on Apple’s Education and Enterprise products. Specifically, my team is responsible for Apple’s Schoolwork app as well as Apple’s Business Essentials app. One of the highlights from my time at Apple so far has been meeting the CEO Tim Cook in person and attending a talk where he shared some valuable life lessons and advice. I still think it’s surreal that a small-town boy from Bandung could attend some of the best universities in the world and work at Apple in their headquarters in Cupertino. But I suppose I’m proof that BIS students can make it in the big leagues and compete against the best and brightest in the world. BIS really equipped me with the skills I needed to succeed both academically and professionally. Passion Projects I love mentoring other students and helping them succeed. If you would like to connect and ask about academic and/or career advice, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]. Tommy Tjandra, Class of 2015 18 DRAGON DIARIES: BIS DRAGONS AROUND THE GLOBE DRAGON DIARIES: BIS DRAGONS AROUND THE GLOBE
I’m Cyrus Tanade, a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering and a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow at Duke University. I am currently working at the intersection of high-performance computing, physics based modeling, and machine learning to address grand challenges in cardiovascular medicine. Using some of the world’s most powerful supercomputers and cloud resources with collaborations from Amazon and Microsoft, I focus on establishing digital twins for coronary arteries. These personalized models, constructed from medical images and 3D blood flow simulations, help diagnose and treat coronary disease, a leading global cause of death. My work includes developing models to diagnose coronary disease [1, 2], performing virtual surgery using machine learning and virtual reality, and enabling the first longitudinal digital twins. What’s surprising is that current leading models have only computed less than a minute of 3D blood flow, yet we’ve already learned a lot about the disease and its treatment. Imagine how much more we can discover and how many lives we can save by monitoring 3D blood flow over months to years. Using the best technology available, it would take hundreds of years for the world’s fastest supercomputer to compute just one day of 3D blood flow. To address this challenge, I created an algorithm that extends our ability to simulate biological time efficiently. With my lab at Duke, we shattered records by simulating 4.5 million heartbeats (over six weeks) in just 48 hours using accessible cloud resources [3]. Our breakthrough not only sets new records but also makes 3D blood flow simulations accessible for clinical use, marking just the beginning of what I hope is a transformative journey in healthcare. Besides coronary modeling, I have also worked on developing simulations for epidemiological (Ebola [4] and COVID-19 [5]) and cancer cell growth applications [6, 7]). My interest in solving biomedical problems started at BIS. Through support from the BIS community, I volunteered at Pak Suwardi’s clinic and was immediately exposed to many technological gaps in healthcare. I was given the freedom to explore my interests in the medical space in high school – even getting permission to skip class a few times and shadow a renowned Indonesian neurosurgeon performing temporal craniotomies. One thing I will always remember about BIS is the community and support from teachers. I’ve had the privilege of having a long list of incredible teachers guiding me all the way 1 from EC1 to high school, and they, in no small part, shaped the researcher I am today. Read more here DRAGON DIARIES: BIS DRAGONS AROUND THE GLOBE DRAGON DIARIES: BIS DRAGONS AROUND THE GLOBE Cyrus Tanade, Class of 2016 19
Reflecting on my time at BIS, I have nothing but positive things to share about how the BIS community has supported me in my personal, academic, and professional journey. After graduation, I relocated to California, earning a Bachelor’s in Economics from UC Berkeley (Go Bears!) and a Master’s in Business Analytics from USC (Fight On!). I am now based in Los Angeles, working as a data consultant for Artefact, a French company. In this role, I collaborate with global companies such as L’Oreal and Tiffany & Co., helping them leverage data science and AI to advance their organizations. The international environment at BIS was instrumental in preparing me to work effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. My interest in economics was sparked by the engaging economics classes at BIS, which led me to data science and shaped my current career path. Moreover, the IB program at BIS provided an excellent foundation for my studies at UC Berkeley. After my education at BIS, I found myself well-prepared for my academic journey. Exposure to college-level material, hands-on lab experiences, and extensive essay/report writing at BIS equipped me with vital tools for academic success. Writing my Extended Essay at BIS built the confidence I needed to tackle my honors thesis at university, a daunting task that many of my peers did not dare to attempt. I was even assisting friends in the pre-medical track with their biology courses, thanks to the knowledge I gained at BIS. Lastly, the lessons in leadership and teamwork I learned through BIS athletic activities have been invaluable in my personal growth. I hold dear all the memories, the ups and downs, shared with great coaches and teammates during my years. Looking back, I realize how lucky I was to have such enriching experiences at BIS, experiences that have shaped who I am today and continue to influence my journey. DRAGON DIARIES: BIS DRAGONS AROUND THE GLOBE DRAGON DIARIES: BIS DRAGONS AROUND THE GLOBE Jewon Ju, Class of 2016 20
Births Nathan Lingga, BIS Class of 2015, and his wife, Josephyn, recently had their first child, Chloe Elizabeth Lingga who was born on July 13th, 2023! TINY WINGS AND WEDDING RINGS: THE NEWEST ADDITIONS TO THE BIS DRAGON FAMILY Marriages Congratulations to BIS alumna Nicole Tjakralaksana, Class of 2012, and her husband, Darren Setiawan, on their wedding in Bali on September 16, 2023. Nicole also enjoyed a heartwarming 11- year reunion with her Class of 2012 classmates during this joyous celebration. BIS wishes the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness! Engagements Congratulations to Glenn Susanto, Class of 2017, for his engagement to Sherylin Marsiana on the 13th of January, 2024! May their journey be filled with laughter and beautiful moments! If you would like to share your recent family milestone in our next alumni newsletter, please inform us at [email protected] 21
In an ambitious initiative, BIS created the Grade 9 and 10 MYP Design - Stitch and Stir course this year. Embracing the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards, the class embarked on a project, weaving together dreams, world heritage, fashion, and legacy. The goal was to establish a unique BIS Batik Story, culminating in its launch on Batik Day, October 2nd. The class used extensive research, interviews, polls, and surveys, collaborating with industry leaders to create their batik fabrics. Guided by the symbolic language of Batik, they deciphered meanings, built motives, and lived through legends. In true Dragon fashion, Design Stitch and Stir sought the community’s perspective to choose their favorite batik symbols. The Koi pond, the House symbols, and the West Javanese Megamendung were amongst the most popular! Following tight timelines and community engagement, Valerie Sastrasumita, a Grade 9 graphic designer, crafted the distinctive BIS Batik stamp design. With the expertise of Batik specialists, the custom-made stamp was brought to life, featuring carefully communityselected color palettes. This journey by the Design Stitch and Stir class and the whole BIS community marks a historic moment, shaping the BIS Batik Story. We anticipate upcoming highlights like the copper stamp, printed fabric, graduation sashes, custom merchandise, and the possibility of a stained glass fresco. Our imagination is the limit, and the future is ours to explore! DRAGON UPDATES Our BIS Batik Story 22
Fiduciary BIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS The individuals who make up the BIS Board of Directors are committed and passionate parents who volunteer their valuable time and expertise to uphold the school’s Mission, Vision, and Values and drive the direction of the school with the Strategic Plan. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise bring a range of perspectives that represent the BIS community and enrich decision-making. Their dedication helps us to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and continue providing an excellent learning environment for our students. 23 STRATEGIC PLAN Three Pillars Supporting A Student-Centered IB Education The strategic plan will guide the school between 2022-2025 Teaching and Learning Community
24 BIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MR. ADHITYA WIGUNA BOARD MEMBER MR. ALI KURTZE BOARD MEMBER MS. JULIE ARIFIN BOARD MEMBER MR. ROGER LAM BOARD CHAIR MS. WENDY YAP SECRETARY MR. HENRY PURNOMO TREASURER
STUDENT COUNCIL The BIS STUCO team consists of a group of students with strong leadership skills who help to liaise between the administration and student body. At BIS, we value what students have to say. The BIS STUCO team meets regularly with the Head of School to collaborate on projects and inform the Head of School of the student morale as well as suggestions they have for improvement. The BIS STUCO has planned many events for both the Middle and High school students including movie nights, talent shows, spirit weeks, student dances, and more. They have also collaborated with the administration and faculty to complete accreditation documents and revise the mission, vision, and values of the school. 25
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FOBIS Our amazing FoBIS (Friends of BIS) members encourage and support parental involvement in the school. From social projects to community-building events, to fundraising, FoBIS is the glue that holds our community of families together. FoBIS is a non-profit group open to any and all BIS family members. FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS FRIENDS OF BIS 27 FRIENDS OF BIS
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ALUMNI BENEFITS TUITION DISCOUNT REFERRAL BENEFIT FACILITIES RENTAL BIS Alumni can receive a 10% discount on tuition for their child’s first year of enrollment. Did you know we now have a 2-year-old Nursery class? Contact [email protected] for more details. Do you know someone interested in enrolling their children at BIS? Alumni can receive up to 5 million rupiah for referring a student who enrolls at BIS. Contact [email protected] for more details. Did you know our facilities are available for rent outside of school hours? If you know someone who may be interested, please share. Are you interested in renting BIS facilities for your company party or get-together? Alumni receive a 10% discount on all facility rentals. Contact [email protected] and let her know you are an alumnus to receive your discount now! Alumni must be present at the event to receive the discount. BIS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Do you or your parents own a business? If so, you can connect with BIS as a partner. If you’re interested in joining our BIS Partnership program, please see the information in the BIS Partnerships section of this newsletter or contact Lucy Luciani at [email protected] 29
Auditorium Lobby Digital projector Preparation room Total capacity 170 pax Seating chair area 122 + and 48 bench seating Foldable chair with armrest Stage with wood flooring Lighting and mixer 15-channel Stage with curtain cover manually operated Full AC, Toilet, Free Wifi, Free Parking Available for rental: after hours from 18:00-22:00 or weekend from 08:00-22:00 Price per hour: IDR 1,000,000 Soccer Field Field Size 60 x 38m Field with artificial turf Provided with 8pcs Lighting 500w for night games Changing Room with shower & toilet area Tribune seating. Free Parking, Free Wifi Available for rental: after hours from 18:00-22:00 - 400 K or weekends from 08:00-18:00 - 500 K 18:00-22:00 - 550 K Swimming Pool Semi Olympic Pool Adult Size 10 x 25m Depth 1,3 - 2 m, 5 line Child Size 10 x 3m Depth 0,6 - 0,8m Provided with 7pcs lighting 500w for night Changing Room with hot water shower Tribune seating Free Parking, Free Wifi, Toilet Availability for rental: after hours from 18:00-22:00 or weekend from 08:00-22:00 Price per two hours Adult: IDR 50,000 Child: IDR 25,000 Group booking (more than 10 people): IDR 400,000 Please contact Event and Activity Services (+62 811 139 089) for more information and booking Basketball Court Court Size 18 x 28,5m Rubber flooring Semi outdoor Available with lighting for night games, 4pcs 500watt Height of the ring is PERBASI standard Mini tribune side by the courts Toilet with changing room and hot water Free Wifi, Free Parking Availability for rental: after hours from 18:00-22:00 or weekend from 08:00-22:00 Price per hour: IDR 175,000 or IDR 350,000 per game 30
Condolences Parents have always been such a big part of the BIS community and we would like to keep connections with parents even after their children graduate. If you are an alumni parent or an alumni who thinks their parents may want to receive updates such as this newsletter, please write to [email protected] with the following information: Student Name, Student Graduating Class year, Parent Name, Parent email. CIS SURVEY At BIS, we have begun our re-accreditation process with the Council of International Schools (CIS). One of the first essential steps to our accreditation is by surveying the community, to better understand our strengths and areas for growth as a school. Please click here to complete the Alumni Survey. It should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. The survey is available in many languages, including Indonesian and Korean. To change languages, click on “English” at the top right corner. Thank you for sharing your invaluable perspectives as BIS Alumni! In Memoriam: Honoring Daryle Russell We deeply mourn the passing of Daryle Russell, a highly respected former Head of School at Bandung Independent School (2007-2008). His leadership and dedication left a lasting impact on our community. May his memory continue to inspire us all. 31 ALUMNI PARENTS Alumni parents are always welcome to visit the school or join our events.
32 References [1] Cyrus Tanade et al. “Global Sensitivity Analysis For Clinically Validated 1D Models of Fractional Flow Reserve”. In: 2021 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC). IEEE. 2021, pp. 4395–4398. [2] Cyrus Tanade et al. “Analysis identifying minimal governing parameters for clinically accurate in silico fractional flow reserve”. In: Frontiers in Medical Technology 4 (2022), p. 1034801. [3] Cyrus Tanade et al. “Cloud Computing to Enable Wearable-Driven Longitudinal Hemodynamic Maps”. In: Proceedings of the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis. 2023, pp. 1–14. [4] Cyrus Tanade et al. “Hybrid modeling of ebola propagation”. In: 2019 IEEE 19th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering (BIBE). IEEE. 2019, pp. 204–210. [5] Catherine P. Adans-Dester et al. “Can mHealth technology help mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic?” In: IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology 1 (2020), pp. 243–248. [6] Cyrus Tanade, Sarah Putney, and Amanda Randles. “Developing a Scalable Cellular Automaton Model of 3D Tumor Growth”. In: International Conference on Computational Science. Springer. 2022, pp. 3–16. [7] Cyrus Tanade, Sarah Putney, and Amanda Randles. “Establishing massively parallel models to examine the influence of cell heterogeneity on tumor growth”. In: Journal of Computational Science 71 (2023), p. 102059. Upcoming School Events Feb. 29: Open House for prospective families May 22: BIS Talent Show - alumni may perform May 24: Grade 12 Graduation May 31: PYP Exhibition June 3: STEM Celebration Day June 5: Dragon Games June 7: End of Year Assembly Alumni and Alumni parents are always welcome to join us for school events. We would love to see you back on campus! For more information about events, email [email protected]
BIS PARTNERSHIPS Starting September 2023, BIS launched a partnership program with several companies, where we collaborate and work together with companies such as cafes, health centers, restaurants, sports clubs, beauty salons, art spaces, veterinary clinics, etc., to promote and support each other for promotional purposes. If you are interested in joining the BIS partnership program or you know a business that might be interested, please contact [email protected] 33
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