From the Principal’s Desk – 01 November, 2018
Dear Parents, One of the core subjects required for the awarding of the IB Diploma is the successful completion of the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course. Recently in my DP1 class we explored the topic of Political Correctness (PC) present in our world today and the effects thereof. We looked at the history of this concept and how it has gone from a very genuine attempt to highlight...Read More
From the Principal’s Desk – 18 October, 2018
Dear Parents, Tomorrow afternoon we celebrate the 2018 Valedictory Service. This annual prestigious ceremony is the final assembly for our graduating DP 2 class and gives us the opportunity to celebrate them just before they head off to write their final International Baccalaureate examinations – in this case, the Class of 2018. There are a couple of unique aspects with regards this...Read More
From the Principal’s Desk – 12 October, 2018
Dear Parents, Of all the qualities we hope to instill in our children, courage is quite possibly one of the most important. By definition courage is: ‘the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear’. This was a special week at HBIS where two of our year groups, at very different stages in their educational journey, had to demonstrate...Read More
From the Principal’s Desk – 04 October, 2018
Dear Parents, One of the cornerstones of any education system is the constant tussle between what’s “right and wrong”, “fair and unfair”, “moral or immoral”. It is one thing teaching children the basics of any school subject such as Mathematics, Science or History etc. but it is all those other “things” that we also need to teach that are always...Read More
From the Principal’s Desk – 20 September, 2018
Dear Parents, What an amazing high to end off yet another busy term at HBIS. There has been so much happening this term, it has been hard to keep track of all the comings and goings of our HBIS family. The National Eskom Science Expo for the HS students, Science Evening for PS students, the MYC Art Exhibition and the DP Final art Exhibition during the renowned First Thursdays, the annual CHELO...Read More
From the Principal’s Desk – 13 September, 2018
Dear Parents, Once again it is Musical season at HBIS. The annual productions of the senior primary and high school musicals are about to commence their runs and there is an air of expectation and excitement about the school. Opening tonight is the senior primary production of OLIVIA and opening on Monday night is the high school version of ANNIE. Both productions include the participation of...Read More
From the Vice Principals’ Desks – The Arts
Dear Parents, The importance of the arts cannot be underplayed. The skills developed during the preparation process and then the courage shown in the final exhibition or performance are skills that cannot be researched or studied, but will last a life time. At HBIS we believe the Arts play a fundamental role in the development of every child. The last few remaining weeks in this term we will...Read More
From the Principal’s Desk – 30 August, 2018
Dear Parents, The IBO has finally published the IB Statistical Bulletin for the 2017 November Examinations in which our school took part. This information makes for interesting reading and I wanted to highlight a couple of stats from this session: • 1,079 schools worldwide participated in the IB Diploma examinations • HBIS was the only school from SA to sit the November session •...Read More
From the Principal’s Desk, 23 August, 2018 – Responsibility
Dear Parents, Throughout time the concept of responsibility in education has always been a hot topic. When a child does not do their homework; is it the fault of the child or the parent? When a child fails an assignment; is it the fault of the child or the teacher? Or if a child does not obtain their international qualification; is it the fault of the child, the parent, the teacher or the...Read More