Open day – Saturday 15th June – 10 am to 2 pm
On Saturday June 15, our school will be open from 10 am to 2 pm. A great opportunity to discover (or rediscover) our beautiful grounds, talk to our wonderful teachers and meet our community.
We will have a series of talks throughout the day exploring facets of the BIS unique educational approach:
10am – What’s it like to be a kid at BIS?
with current Year 7 and past students
Come and find out what it’s like transitioning to high school from BIS
11am – The Prep classroom at BIS
with Nene Pretorius
Prep teacher Nene will talk about the experiential and child-centred nature of the early childhood classroom at BIS
12 pm – What’s it like to be a kid at BIS?
with current Year 7 and past students
Come and find out what it’s like transitioning to high school from BIS
1 pm – Self-directed learning: the core of the BIS curriculum
with Jen Haynes
Principal of BIS Jennifer Haynes will talk about the importance of emotional intelligence, social skills and moral development in becoming a self-directed learner.
Our students will also be showcasing BIStopia from 11 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 2 pm, the micro-economy that has been the central point of this term’s learning. All visitors will be given BISmarks (BIStopia currency) on entry to spend on the goods and wares on offer.
Come and join us for a fun filled day!
Come and See Morning Tea – June 5th – 10 am
Meet our principal Jen Haynes, see the classes in action and ask all the questions you need to.
Please RSVP by calling 3378 5466 or emailing office@bis.org.au.
Tuesday 21st of May – INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS – Free Talk
FREE TALK
Tuesday 21st of May 6.30 pm to 8 pm
Brisbane Independent School
2447 Moggill Road Pullenvale
RSVP 3378 5466 office@bis.org.au
Come and See Morning Tea – May 1st – 10am
Meet our principal Jen Haynes, see the classes in action and ask all the questions you need to.
Please RSVP by calling 3378 5466 or emailing office@bis.org.au.
Tuesday 23rd of April – PREP: WHERE DID PLAY GO? – Free Talk
FREE TALK
Principal of BIS Jennifer Haynes will talk about the importance of play-based learning in Prep, the recent changes in the early years curriculum, and which questions to ask when you are choosing a school for your child. See also
Tuesday 23rd of April 6.30 pm to 8 pm
Brisbane Independent School
2447 Moggill Road Pullenvale
RSVP 3378 5466 office@bis.org.au
Come and See Morning Tea – March 6th – 10 am
Meet our principal Jen Haynes, see the classes in action and ask all the questions you need to.
Tuesday 5th of March – NEUROSCIENCE AND PUBERTY – Free Talk
FREE TALK
A speaker from the Pathways to Resilience Trust will come and share recent research in Neuroscience – come and enjoy this “brain talk”.
Tuesday 5th of March 6.30 pm to 8 pm
Brisbane Independent School
2447 Moggill Road Pullenvale
RSVP 3378 5466 office@bis.org.au
Tuesday 26th of February – INTRODUCTION TO KOHLBERG – Free Talk
FREE TALK
Have you been wondering what the Kohlberg stuff and staged development is all about? Well come along and find out when Jen Haynes shares the basics of this theory as enacted at BIS.
Tuesday 26th of February 6 pm to 7.30 pm
Brisbane Independent School
2447 Moggill Road Pullenvale
RSVP 3378 5466 office@bis.org.au
Tuesday 19th of February – UNPACKING THE BIS CURRICULUM – Free talk
FREE TALK
Gain a solid understanding of the BIS curriculum in both theory and practice
Tuesday 19th of February 6 pm to 7.30 pm
Brisbane Independent School
2447 Moggill Road Pullenvale
RSVP 3378 5466 office@bis.org.au
Wednesday 13th of February – SPEAKING UP FOR YOUR SCHOOL CHILD – Free Workshop
FREE WORKSHOP
Is your child not thriving at school? Or maybe you are worried about your child’s transition to school next year? How do you share your concerns with your child’s teacher? Each child is different so how do you avoid your child being overlooked in class?
Learn how to communicate effectively with your child’s teacher about:
- Learning styles and special needs
- Assessment and NAPLAN
- Bullying
- Values
- Curriculum design
School can be a challenging journey for both parent and child. This session will help you to formulate a clear plan, identify what matters to you and learn how to keep the teacher on your side. You will leave with a written commitment to your child’s education, reminding yourself when you need to stand up and advocate for them during the first, vital years of schooling.
Wednesday 13th of February 10am
Brisbane Independent School
2447 Moggill Road Pullenvale
RSVP 3378 5466 office@bis.org.au
Children welcome
Jennifer Haynes BVA, BE
Currently the principal of BIS, Jennifer has ten years experience as a secondary and primary teacher and spent four years establishing the BCC Green Heart Schools program to tackle Education for Sustainability in schools. Having worked as a private tutor for many years, she found that parents often needed her support when advocating for their children at school. Her wide experience across ages and school systems has given Jennifer a broad knowledge of what differing school environments can and should be able to provide students.