British International School Riyadh

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Dr. Seuss

Huge congratulations to these incredible reading superstars, from our Al Hamra campus, who have smashed their reading goals this year! We are so proud of their dedication and love for books.

Clementine (Year 4) & Winston (Year 6): Have read over 4 MILLION words each! 🤯

Gregor (Year 4) has read over 3 MILLION words! 👑

They say reading enriches your life, and our Word Millionaires are living proof. Their commitment and pure love for reading are so inspiring and set a fantastic example for the entire BISR school community.

Congratulations to all students who participated in this year's Battle of the Books competition. After weeks of reading and a series of exciting competitions across Al Hamra, Al Waha and DQ Campus, the finalists met in the Al Hamra library to compete for the championship titles.📚

We are delighted to announce the winners:
Year 5/6 Champions: 🏆 The Spulgarians (Winston Y6B, James Y6B, Ishai Y6B & Louis Y6B) (Al Hamra Campus)
Year 7/8 Champions: 🏆 The Spoodermen (Jack Y7S, Hamza Y7S, Hamzah Y7S & Jahanzaib Y7S) (Al Hamra Campus)
Year 7/8 Runners-Up: 🥈 The Bookwyrms (Liddell Y7B, Martha Y7B, Alexandra Y7S & Teodora Y7B) (Al Hamra Campus)

Well done to all our winners, finalists, and participants. Thank you for your enthusiasm, teamwork and commitment to reading. We hope you enjoyed the challenge and discovered some new favourite books along the way!📖

Last week was a Manic Music Day over at our Al Hamra campus! 👩‍🎤

The whole campus and community was absolutely buzzing! From rockstars to pop icons, our students and staff completely understood the assignment. 🤘🎤

Days like this are all about boosting school morale, strengthening our camaraderie, and building an even closer BISR community - we definitely crushed it. 🫶

Swipe through to see some of the amazing looks!

Mrs Mitchell has 9 years of experience teaching in British international schools 🇬🇧. Her teaching career has taken her to Qatar 🇶🇦, Latvia 🇱🇻, and Malaysia 🇲🇾, where she has worked with diverse student communities across a range of primary year groups. 🌍 🎓

She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from Buckingham University and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Cumbria. Her master’s dissertation focused on strategies to encourage EAL students to use English beyond the classroom 🗣️, with a particular emphasis on positive reinforcement and engagement techniques. 📈 🏡

Mrs Mitchell is married, and her husband is also a teacher. 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 They have two children who have also joined BISR. An avid sports enthusiast, Mrs Mitchell enjoys playing volleyball and is a keen tennis fan.🏐🎾 She especially enjoyed attending the women’s final in Riyadh this past November. 🏆 ✈️ With a love of travel and discovery, she has explored over 60 countries across six continents, with Antarctica firmly in her sights as the next adventure! 🇦🇶❄️

We are thrilled to have Mrs Mitchell as part of the BISR community! 🌟

⚽🧤 An Unforgettable Day with a Premier League Legend at BISR Tabuk!

We were incredibly fortunate to welcome former Manchester United Goalkeeper Roy Carroll to the British International School Riyadh - Tabuk campus!

Roy is currently bringing his world-class expertise to Saudi Arabia as part of the NEOM Sports Club coaching team, and our community was thrilled to have him share his wealth of experience.

Roy took the time to speak with our community about his incredible career at the highest level of professional football, sharing invaluable lessons on dedication, resilience, and teamwork.

Our Key Stage 2 students had the absolute privilege of a hands-on coaching session. Learning firsthand from a Premier League champion is a memory our young athletes will cherish for a long time!

A massive thank you to Roy Carroll and the NEOM Sports Club team for investing their time in our students and inspiring the future stars of tomorrow. 🌟

Huge congratulations to two of our incredible Year 6 students at our DQ campus, Ryan and Izzadean, who have officially achieved their Platinum Junior Duke Award! 🏆✨

To mark this massive milestone, they enjoyed a well-deserved special breakfast with their Headteacher this morning. 🥐🍓

Ryan and Izzadean have been consistently participating in the Junior Dukes Award programme since they were in Year 1, demonstrating real dedication and commitment to personal growth, resilience, and developing invaluable life skills. ⛺

To complete any level of the Junior Duke, each child must complete a selection of challenges. But it isn’t just about ticking off a list; it’s about building a foundation for life. By encouraging children to step out of their comfort zones from an early stage, it instills invaluable life skills

Ryan and Izzadean, you are fantastic role models for the entire BISR community. We are incredibly proud of you! 🎉

Our Year 1 and Year 2 students had the absolute best time at their swimming gala! The pool was overflowing with energy, cheers, and nonstop fun. 🏊‍♂️✨

A massive thank you to all the wonderful parents who came out to cheer on their little champions, your support made the event extra special! 💙👏

The energy was electric at our annual Interschool Senior Maths Competition! Teams from DQ, Al Waha, and Al Hamra arrived bright and early on Sunday morning, ready to showcase their incredible mathematical talents. 🧠⚡

After a morning of intense focus and brilliant strategy, a huge congratulations goes out to our overall winners: a stellar Year 8 team from Al Hamra! 🥇🎉

We also want to shout out our amazing runners-up who made it a seriously close race:
🥈 2nd Place: Year 7 team (Al Hamra)
🥉 3rd Place: Year 8 team (Al Waha)

Here is what our champions had to say about their strategy and how it felt to take home the win:"We split the test paper question based on our individual strengths. The questions we were unsure on, we had multiple people do them to ensure that we got the correct answer. We finished the test with 30minutes remaining and used that time to go through each question multiple times... When they announced our names we were pleasantly surprised.” "Overall, it was a fantastic experience that taught me the importance of teamwork, communication, and resilience. I am very grateful for this opportunity and proud to have represented our school." 🤩💪

Congratulations to all the talented mathematicians who participated and represented their campuses so well! 👏👏

Mr Mokoena joins BISR as a Performing Arts Teacher at the Al Hamra Campus. 🎭 He holds a National Diploma and BTech in Performing Arts (Dance) from Tshwane University of Technology 🎓 and a PGCE from the University of Cape Town. 🇿🇦

With over six years of professional experience in the performing arts sector including contemporary and indigenous dance, musical theatre, and choreography he brings rich industry insight into the classroom. 💃🕺✨ He has spent the past two years teaching Dance, Drama, and Creative Arts in both South African and in an international school contexts, working with Year 8 to Year 12 learners. 🌍🏫 His teaching philosophy promotes creative expression, cultural relevance, and learner self-confidence. 🌟🌱

Mr Mokoena is a vibrant and passionate educator who believes in the transformative power of the arts. 🔥🎨 Outside the classroom, he enjoys theatre, choreography, spoken word poetry, travel, and music. 🎭🎤✈️🎶 He is dedicated to creating inclusive, dynamic learning spaces where students discover their voice, celebrate their identity, and grow in confidence. 🤝🗣️ He is excited to join the BISR community and contribute to its creative and cultural vibrancy. 🎉🚀

We are thrilled to have Mr Mokoena as part of our BISR community! 👋

We were incredibly proud to host our annual art exhibition, celebrating the phenomenal talent and dedication of our Year 11 and Year 13 students 👩‍🎨🎨

This year’s theme, “Express,” brought a breathtaking variety of concepts, skillsets, and mediums to life. With our students showcasing their hard work to peers, friends, and families.

We also had the wonderful opportunity to welcome our DQ art students and teachers, who came over to have a look and celebrate our students’ achievements.

Another favorite feature this year was our interactive message wall. It was heartwarming to see notes left for the artists, with everyone from our Year 3 students to our seniors stopping by to write words of encouragement.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our young artists. To our students: your creativity inspires us every day! 🌟