As the sun rises on a new academic year, Oris British International School is thrilled to welcome back our students, families, and staff for what promises to be an exciting and enriching 2024/2025 school year. After a refreshing break, the return to school is more than just reopening doors—it’s about reigniting the joy of learning, reconnecting as a community, and setting purposeful goals for a year filled with discovery, achievement, and growth.
A Warm Welcome Back
Whether you’re returning to Oris or joining us for the first time, we extend a heartfelt welcome to all our students and families. We understand that school resumption is a special moment—it brings both anticipation and a fresh sense of beginning. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been preparing enthusiastically to ensure that every learner feels inspired, supported, and excited to return.
From Early Years to Sixth Form, classrooms have been refreshed, learning resources updated, and lesson plans carefully crafted to align with the high standards of the British Curriculum. Our mission remains the same: to provide a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment where each child can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.
New Beginnings, New Opportunities
This academic year brings new opportunities for students to set goals, develop new skills, and embrace their full potential. Across every year group, we are introducing enhanced academic strategies, inquiry-based learning projects, and cross-curricular experiences designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
For our older students, the 2024/2025 session is a pivotal year—those in Key Stage 4 will begin or continue preparation for their IGCSEs, while Sixth Form students will deepen their focus on A-Level subjects and university aspirations. To support them, we’re offering strengthened academic mentoring and personalized career guidance sessions.
We are also excited to roll out new enrichment clubs and extracurricular programmes that span the arts, STEM, entrepreneurship, public speaking, sports, and leadership development. Our goal is to educate the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
Prioritising Safety and Wellbeing
At Oris British International School, student safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. As we resume school activities, we continue to uphold robust safeguarding and child protection protocols. All staff have completed updated training in child safety policies, and our facilities meet high health, hygiene, and security standards.
Playgrounds and outdoor learning areas remain safe and supervised environments where younger learners can explore freely. We have also strengthened our pastoral care system this year, ensuring that students feel emotionally supported and listened to at every stage of their journey.
Engaging with Parents and the Wider Community
We recognize that education is a shared partnership between home and school. As the 2024/2025 school year begins, we look forward to building even stronger relationships with our parent community. Regular communication through newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, and digital platforms will keep families informed and engaged in their children’s learning process.
Our open-door policy ensures that parents and guardians feel welcomed and heard. From academic progress updates to invitations to special events like Culture Day, Career Day, and Sports Day, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
Technology-Enhanced Learning
As part of our continued commitment to innovation, the 2024/2025 academic year will see deeper integration of technology across our curriculum. With the use of interactive learning tools, digital portfolios, and classroom tech resources, students are gaining 21st-century skills that prepare them for a digital future.
Teachers are also supported with ongoing professional development to ensure they’re equipped with the latest teaching strategies and digital literacy methods. Whether it’s coding in Primary School or conducting online research in Sixth Form, our students are empowered to become responsible and effective users of technology.
Looking Ahead with Optimism
The start of a new school year is always filled with promise—and at Oris British International School, we see each day as a chance to shape lives, inspire dreams, and ignite a lifelong love for learning. We are confident that 2024/2025 will be a year of academic progress, personal growth, and unforgettable experiences for every learner.
As we begin this exciting chapter, we thank our families for your trust and support. Together, we will continue to uphold the values of excellence, integrity, respect, and global citizenship that define the Oris experience.
Here’s to a successful and joyful year ahead—welcome back to school!