Mr . Chris Wathern HEAD OF PRIMARY SCHOOL
It ’ s hard to believe I ’ m writing my first Yearbook message already . My first year at BSG has certainly flown by . Leaving the UK last August was never going to be easy but my family and I were soon put at ease by the wonderful community here at BSG . The commitment and compassion shown by everyone involved with our school is quite unique . I ’ m not surprised BSG remains the number one choice for many families in Guangzhou . I want to say thank you to everyone for making my family and I so welcome ; our first year in China has certainly been very exciting and memorable .
Creating lifelong memories and experiences is certainly one aspect of life here at BSG . You only need to look at the calendar to see just how much goes on . Whether it ’ s trips , sporting fixtures , class assemblies , residentials , musical productions , exhibitions , charity events , PPSG events , competitions , FOBISIA , recitals , parent workshops , Book Week , MIT events , Juilliard visitors , PTCs or end learning goals - there is so much to enthuse and inspire our students . Many of these experiences aren ’ t simply added to the daily curriculum . Our very committed and inspiring staff are able to weave many of these opportunities into their fantastic day-to-day teaching .
I feel very lucky to be working with such an amazing group of staff . I remember during my interview visit last year being struck by the passion and dedication of everyone here . One thing has become very clear during my time at BSG – it ’ s a very special team with everyone working towards creating a life-long love of learning , whatever their role . We say goodbye to several of our teachers this year , many of whom are moving to other Nord Anglia schools around the world . Wherever you may be heading , I want to wish you the very best and thank you for your invaluable contribution to our school .
Our students are the ‘ heartbeat ’ of the school , bringing such energy and commitment ; it ’ s an honour to be part of their lives . Working with young enquiring minds is both a privilege and a huge responsibility . I am very proud to serve as Head of Primary and never forget the role we all have in ensuring our students are more than prepared for the next stage of their learning journey . I ’ m always impressed with the way our students soak up every opportunity given to them as well as creating their own , whether in positions of responsibility or taking ownership of their learning .
To all our students moving on , whether to Secondary or elsewhere in the world , I hope you take many memories with you from BSG . Be yourselves because you all have amazing qualities . Be confident because you ’ ve shown us all how each and every one of you is capable of achievement . Finally , keep yourselves safe and happy so that we can look forward to the many contributions we know you will bring to our exciting and changing world .
“ The commitment and compassion shown by everyone involved with our school is quite unique .”