Term 1 - Past Primary Notices

The last day of term: Non-uniform day

Thursday 18 December 2025, staggered finish between 11:30am and 12pm)

School dismissal will begin at 11:30 am (EYFS/KS1) and conclude at 12pm.  Please click here to ensure you are aware of the appropriate pick up time and location.

As usual, we are inviting all students to come in non uniform. There is no theme, and no collection of money, it is simply a mini-celebration to mark the last day of term. Please be aware that, for site safety, students should wear closed shoes. Also, kindly note that our policy regarding jewellery remains in place and your children should not wear items which are not appropriate for school.

The Christmas Postbox

Final delivery: Tuesday 16 December

Our Christmas Postbox is now open to receive cards and letters to friends.

If your child would like to share cards to celebrate the festive season with their classmates then they are welcome to put them into our postbox - with deliveries being made to classrooms throughout the week.  Please make sure that your child writes the name and class of the student it is for on the front of the envelope and signs it from themselves.

Festive Roadshow🎄

Tuesday 16 December,  British Embassy

Our final performance of our 'Festive Roadshow' will be at the British Embassy on 16 December. The Senior Choir, Chamber Choir & Big Band will be performing. Performers should arrive at 4:30pm, Performance is at 5:30pm, The estimated finish time will be 6:30pm.

KS2 Festive Performances

Monday 15 December

Please can all children in Years 3 - 6 come to school in their school uniform. (Please bring in PE kit in a bag if they have a PE lesson).

There will be two identical performances taking place on Monday 15 December. 

Performance 1 will be at 8am (For parents of children in Y3 and Y5 - and those with EYFS/KS1 siblings)

Performance 2 will be at 12:50am  (For parents of children in Y4 and Y4)

• All children will perform in both shows. Please only come to ONE performance - we have split by year groups to try and ensure that one performance is not full and that there is capacity for all families to watch. 

• If you have children in both year group performances then please choose whichever is convenient for you. 

• If you have a son or daughter in EYFS/KS1 then please come to the show at 8am to avoid rushing for the end of day collection. 

Please arrive at the Main Reception 10 minutes before the show time where staff will be available to escort you to the Oryx.

Swim Wear - Reminder to Parents

We are increasingly seeing primary students coming to swimming lessons with non-BSM swim wear. Please can we remind you that BSM swim wear should be Navy Blue, which is sold through Zak’s or can be purchased at other stores in Muscat or online.

Importantly, Navy is a contrast to the bottom of the pool and so serves as a safety aspect when observing swimmers.

Ras Al Hamra (PDO) Bus Route 🚌

NEW departure time: The PDO bus will now leave PDO slightly later, at 6:55am. Please click here to find out more information and to sign up. 

The Christmas Postbox

Our Christmas Postbox is now open to receive cards and letters to friends and Santa.

If your child would like to share cards to celebrate the festive season with their classmates then they are welcome to put them into our postbox - with deliveries being made to classrooms throughout the week.  Please make sure that your child writes the name and class of the student it is for on the front of the envelope and signs it from themselves.

And don’t forget... Santa is waiting to hear from the children too! He is happy to receive letters for those who want to get in touch with him. If you would like to send a letter to Santa then address it to:

Father Christmas,

Lapland,

North Pole,

SAN TA1

All letters received by Wednesday 10 December will hear from Santa before the end of term.  Final delivery of cards will be Tuesday 16 December.

Festive Performances in School

• 9 December: KS1 Festive Performance, 8:15 - 8:45am, Oryx

• 10 December: EYFS Festive Show, 7:30 - 8:15am, EYFS Playground

• 15 December: KS2 Festive Sing Performance 1 (Y3 and Y5 parents), 8:00 - 8:35am, Oryx

• 15 December: KS2 Festive Sing Performance 2 (Y4 and Y6 parents), 12:50 - 1:25pm, Oryx

• 16 December: British Embassy:  Senior Choir, Chamber Choir & Big Band. Arrive 4:30pm, Performance 5:30pm, Finish 6:30pm

ECA finish dates & taster sessions

A reminder that ECAs for the Autumn Term finished on Tuesday 25 November.

A small number of ECAs will continue into December and we are also delighted to offer a programme of Taster Sessions over the coming weeks. These give students the opportunity to try something new before the Spring Term begins. Full details can also be found on our ECA site.

Year 6 Chocolate Co. Charity Sale

Thursday 4 December

We’re excited to announce that Year 6 will be holding a Charity Chocolate Sale on Thursday, 4 December in support of our school’s chosen charities.

Our Year 6 students have been busy making delicious homemade chocolates, which they will bring in to sell on the day. It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to contribute to a good cause while showcasing their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit!

• Each student will clearly display the ingredients used in their chocolates, along with any allergen warnings, as indicated on original packaging. All products will be nut-free.

• Chocolate prices will range from 200bz to 1.2 OMR.

• We kindly ask that children bring no more than 3 OMR to school.

If your child brings money to school, we will assume you have consented to them purchasing and consuming chocolates at the event.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and encouragement.

Winter Raffle

Tickets on sale: 1 - 4 December

Our Primary and Senior Charity SIT Teams are delighted to host this year’s Winter Raffle, in support of The Bahja Omani Association for Orphans. The ticket sales will be running from 1 - 4 December.

• FS Families: Tickets can be purchased from Ms Price-Williams and her team at the FS gate during morning drop off.

• KS1: Parents or students may purchase tickets through their class teachers.

• KS2: Students may buy tickets from our student representatives during the second break.

Each ticket costs 500bz, and all proceeds will go directly to charity. Prizes include exciting gift baskets, vouchers, sweet hampers, and more.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students make a positive impact this festive season. Warm regards,  The Charity SIT Team

Green breaks, hats and health

With the welcome return of Green Breaks and more time outdoors, we would like to remind everyone about sun safety. In the Primary School, hats are compulsory for outdoor play. Please ensure your child brings one each day. We also recommend applying sunscreen before school to help keep everyone comfortable and protected while they play and learn outside

As we move into the cooler months, we also see an increase in seasonal winter germs. To help keep our school community healthy, please remind children to wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes and stay home if they are feeling unwell.  

National Day Holidays

Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 November 2025

Oman's National Day holidays have been announced and will be on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 November 2025. BSM follows all national holiday dates so we will be closed on both of these days; we will reopen on Sunday 30 November 2025. Please see the Term Dates page of the BSM website to view the full academic calendar.  We wish the Sultanate of Oman a very happy National Day. 

National Day Celebrations in School

Thursday 20 November

We will celebrate Oman's National Day in school on Thursday, 20 November. Students are invited to wear Omani national dress or the colours of the Oman flag. Special assemblies will be held to celebrate all that makes Oman such a wonderful place to live.

INSET Day

Thursday 6 November

BSM will not be open to students on Thursday 6 November. This is a staff INSET day, as marked on our academic calendar. Our staff will be attending the International Schools Conference Oman (ISCO) with other international schools in Oman. 

Parent Governor Elections

We are delighted to announce that Marissa Turner and Debati Bhattacharya have been elected as Parent Governors to BSM’s Board of Governors once again. We would like to thank all those who stood for election and everyone who voted. Our congratulations to the successful candidates.

Parent Teacher Conferences: Y1 - Y6

Next date: Tuesday 28 October from 2:30pm - 6pm

Sign up for appointments has already taken place via the Parent Portal. If you have any questions please contact the Primary Office.

Half Term

Sunday 19 October - Thursday 23 October 2025

BSM's half term holiday will be from Sunday 19 October - Thursday 23 October 2025. BSM will be closed for all students for this week. Please see our Term Dates page on the website for all holiday dates for this academic year.

Please note: School will finish at the usual time on Thursday 16 October.

Pink Day - Thank you

We raised OMR 478.650 for the Oman Cancer Association from our Pink Day just before half term. Thank you for all your generous donations and for the children's wonderful outfits!

Dare to Wear Pink Charity Day

Thursday 16 October 2025

We are inviting all students to come to school wearing PINK on Thursday 16 October to raise money for the Oman Cancer Association.  Students are asked for a donation to take part (we suggest 500 bz - but this is at your discretion). This will be collected by the class teacher during registration on the day.  

As always, we ask that no hair dye/hair spray or makeup is worn if your child has PE or Swimming, that shoes are appropriate for school and clothing is respectful.

Dance opportunities for Mini Movers!

BAM Performance are running an additional Movement and Ballet class for 3-5 year olds, after October half term. There are still some places available for our littlest dancers. 

If you would like to register your child, please complete this google form or contact Katie at bamperformance1@gmail.com for further information.  All places are allocated on a first come first served basis, with the offer of a free trial class.

Parent Governor Elections

Voting closes on Sunday 12 October

We are delighted that three parents have submitted their nomination for the two Parent Governor positions on the Board of Governors. An election will now be held and we invite all parents to select the two candidates they would like to represent them as Parent Governors.

To find out information on each candidate and to vote, please follow this link. The closing date for voting is 12 midday, Sunday 12 October 2025.

U9 Skittleball Results

The children did a fantastic job representing the school at this week's U9 Skittleball tournament. They showed resilience, motivation and great sportsmanship throughout the day.

The boys’ team came 3rd out of 8 and the girls’ team placed between 4th and 8th. A special well done to Arjun and Nehir, who were our star performers.

Connecting Families

We are extremely proud of the rich diversity of languages and nationalities of the families here at BSM and know that many want to share this with others.  If you are interested in being put in touch with others who may have lived in the same country as you, or speak the same language, then please fill in your details here and our Language for Learning team will share them with others who have also expressed an interest in making contacts. The form will close on Thursday 25th September. 

New Bus Route Requests

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey on possible new bus routes. We’re now looking at all the options, costs and practicalities, and we look forward to sharing an update with you soon.

What would you change about the BSM site? 

Car parking? Places to eat? - Have your say!

Following last week's parent consultations about the development of the school site, we are keen to get as much input from our community as possible. 

• What would you like to change about the BSM site - The accessibility? Dining spaces?

• What works well now - do you like the trees? The community access? 

Let us know what you think by completing this survey: https://forms.office.com/e/A2pRpWxPED 

We have included some initial concept designs and plans below.  Please be aware, these designs are concept drawings only and are likely to change over the next few months.

Parent Governor Elections

The Board of Governors would like to extend their thanks, on behalf of the school community, to both Mrs Marissa Turner and Mrs Debati Bhattacharya for the considerable time and effort that they have devoted over the past 2 years in their role as Parent Governors. Parent Governors are elected by the parent body and serve a two-year term of office. They carry out an important role reflecting the views of the parent body to the Board and keeping parents informed of the Board’s activities.

In accordance with the school’s regulations, both of these posts are to be offered for election to all eligible parents who may wish to contribute to the School as a member of the Board of Governors. Please follow this link to read more about applying for this position. 

Extra-Curricular Activities

Emails have been sent to parents to confirm which activities your children have been enrolled in (you can also view this on the Parent Portal). Please see our ECA Site for all ECA information. The ECA's start on Sunday 14 September and run until 27 November 2025.

Parent Lanyards

All BSM parents are required to have a red BSM parent lanyard and BSM photo ID. If you don't already have one, please can you complete our Security Pass Application form.

ECAs

Sign up for this term's ECAs has now closed. We will aim to have shared your child’s ECA allocation by Tuesday 9 September. ECAs (unless otherwise stated) will begin on Sunday 14 September for all students. 

Please see our ECA Site for full information.

Prophet’s Birthday Holiday Announcement 

The official holiday for the Prophet’s Birthday has been announced for Sunday 7 September 2025. BSM follows all national holiday dates so we will be closed on this day. Please see the Term Dates page of the BSM website to view the full academic calendar.

BSM will be open as usual on Monday 8 September 2025. 

Prophet’s Birthday Holiday

September 2025

We are waiting for an announcement to confirm the date of the Prophet’s Birthday Holiday this month. The holiday is likely to be on Thursday 4 September (marked with an asterisk on our calendar to indicate uncertainty of the date). As the school follows all national holidays, BSM will be closed for the day announced as the official holiday. We will confirm the date with you once it has been announced.

Class Links

To facilitate communication with your new class parents we have set up a series of new groups. We have already had volunteers for some year groups and classes, but may need a little more support. 

If you are interested in being a class link (this is for new and returning parents) then please click this link to share your interest.

Health Centre Guidelines

A gentle reminder of our Health Centre’s guidelines to help keep our school community healthy:

• Children must be fever-free for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medicine) before returning to school.

• Following any vomiting or diarrhea, children should remain at home for 48 hours after the last episode.

These guidelines help reduce the spread of illness and ensure your child returns to school feeling well and ready to learn.

Thank you for your support in keeping our community healthy and safe.

ECAs

We are delighted to share with you our ECA programme for this term. The booklet which contains information about each of the activities on offer can be found on our ECA site.

Sign up opens at 5pm on Thursday 28 August and will close at 2pm on Monday 1 September. Sign up takes place via the Parent Portal. Please have a look at the information, links and our ECA FAQ document on our ECA Site if you have any questions. 

We will aim to have shared your child’s ECA allocation by Tueday 9 September. ECAs (unless otherwise stated) will begin on Sunday 14 September for all students. 

Please note that the Whole School Production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been postponed for 2025/26, hence it has been removed from the ECA booklet, however there are still Drama ECA’s running this year that we hope students will love to be engaged in.

BSM Bus service

Potential new routes

We are currently reviewing our school transport provision. At present, we operate a bus service to Al Mouj and we are exploring the possibility of expanding routes to other areas of Muscat. If this is something that may be of interest to you, we would be grateful if you could complete this google form. 

Fee Invoices

Invoices for the 25-26 academic year have been issued. You can pay invoices in person at our Main Reception or please see this document to pay by bank transfer.

First Day of Term

24 August 2025

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on 24 August. 

Your children will have a copy of their timetables shared with them on the first day - but for ease of transition, there will be no specialist lessons on Sunday - so students should come to school in their correct school uniform. 

If you are returning to BSM, then please check page 5 of our Quick Start Guide (linked above) to ensure that you are aware of the correct drop off and pick up locations for your children. There will be staff around the site in the morning to help direct the students and ensure they are all safely in the correct areas. 

For new families (Y1-6) we ask that on Sunday 24 August you arrive at the top of school between 7:25 am and 7:40am. Please come to the Main Reception where you will be greeted by members of our team and taken to the Main Hall for a short welcome.  Staff will then be on hand to escort you and your child to their new classrooms. Following this, you are invited to then return to the Main Hall for a coffee and a chance to meet other new parents and key members of staff.

For parents of children in EYFS, you should have received a separate letter containing  information linked to the start time for your child during the staggered beginning of the year. If you have any questions or are unsure of any aspect of the process please do not hesitate to contact us via the Primary Office.