Mr. Iain Ruck VICE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
2017-18 has been another exciting year at the British School of Guangzhou and, as ever, it has been a pleasure to see our students achieving in so many different areas and in so many different ways. I have been particularly impressed by how our students have been availing themselves of opportunities provided by the continued growth in our student enrichment programmes.
This year saw an increased celebration of music, with regular Buskers’ Corners and a music awards evening. Our curriculum continues to be enriched through our collaboration with Juilliard, and we have had visits, performances and workshops run by Juilliard Alumni.
The PE department hosted the first NAE football tournament, and this programme is set to grow in 2018 / 19, continuing to provide opportunities on top of our association with FOBISIA, ACAMIS and GISAC. This year, through the sterling efforts of Mr. Dean, we have extended the competitive opportunities for Primary students, as well as extending our participation in Under 19 sports events. This is will be extended further next year with the launch of our exciting BSG Academy!
Student leadership continues to be a strength of the school, and it’ s great to see the Head students taking an even more active role in the running of the school, and a more proactive Primary Student Council.
On a personal note, this is my last year at The British School of Guangzhou and I would like to finish with a heartfelt thanks to all of our community. During my time at the school, I have had the absolute pleasure of working with a professional group of committed and talented teachers that have constantly sought to offer our students a rich and varied set of learning experiences, within and outside the classroom. I have had the pleasure of teaching students with a passion for learning, who constantly strive to achieve their very best, and a parent body that support and help to reinforce the school’ s core values. The British School of Guangzhou will always have a very special place in my heart and I would like to thank all of our community for this.
“ I have had the pleasure of teaching students who constantly strive to achieve their very best.”