Term 3 - Past Primary Notices

BSM school hours - No change

Please be advised that reports in the media of changes to school hours for the summer do not apply to BSM. We will continue to operate with our normal timings until the end of term.

Yearbook - Order a printed copy

Order before 21 May

The school’s annual Yearbook is due to be published soon. Printed copies of the yearbook will be handed out to students who have requested one at the end of term. The Yearbook is a wonderful momento which represents the richness of life at BSM.

In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we will be sharing the publication as an electronic document once again this year. However, if you would like to receive a printed copy, please could I ask you to complete the form below before 21 May. and we will ensure a printed copy is passed to your child to take home during the final few days of term.

Yearbook Order Form

Parent Workshop: Interactive Coaching Session

Tuesday 19 May at 7:45 am

Miss Dellman will be running an interactive coaching session which focuses on how to hold challenging or tricky conversations with your children in a safe and supportive way. She will be talking about how, collectively as a family, there are some ways in which you can create an environment for conversations and also how to possibly navigate conflict if it arises. Please click here if you will be attending.

The session will begin at 7:45am and all parents must sign in at the Main Reception at the top of school. Please note that there will be no access from the bottom of school. Parents should park outside of the gates if arriving before 7:30am to keep the car park clear for drop off.

Academic Planning: Your Intentions for Next Term

As we look ahead to the next academic year, we are in the process of planning our classes, staffing, and resources to ensure we provide the best possible experience for all our students. To help us with this planning, we would be very grateful if you could let us know your current intentions regarding your child(ren)’s enrolment for the next term, before Sunday 10 May.

Please complete this form to let us know your intentions for next term. (There is no need to complete this form if your children are currently in Year 13.)

Please note: Completing this form is for internal planning purposes only and will not be taken as formal notice of withdrawal. If you do plan to leave us (we will be very sad to see you go if this is the case) please ensure you complete the formal exit process, which can be found on our website.

Thank you for your continued support.

Year 2 Charity Bring and Buy Sale - Donations Needed

Tuesday, 12 May

On Tuesday, 12 May, Year 2 will be holding a Bring and Buy Sale to raise money for BSM's chosen charities.

We would be very grateful for any donations of gently used books, games, and toys. All items should be in good condition and suitable for children.

If you are able to help, please send in any donations with your child anytime between now and the 12 May. All donations should be dropped off in the donation boxes in the Year 2 corridor or the Primary Office.

Students in EYFS may bring 500 baiza only and will attend the sale in small groups. Students in Years 1 - 6 will have the opportunity to visit the Bring and Buy sale during the school day. If you would like your child to purchase an item, please ensure they bring no more than OMR 3 to school on Tuesday 12 May.

Thank you very much for your support! The Year 2 team

World Book Day - Dress Up Day

Monday 4 May 2026

Our theme is The Dark! Throughout our BSM Book Week in March, children explored stories and poems inspired by night-time, shadows, and nocturnal creatures. We have been reading The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson and The Dark by Lemony Snicket, along with other wonderful night-time books

On our rescheduled World Book Day, on Monday 4 May, everyone is invited to dress up as a word linked to the dark or night, a nocturnal animal, or a character from a favourite night-time story. Outfits such as pyjamas (night time is definitely dark), nocturnal animals, books about night or the dark, black clothes or anything else that could be encompassed are welcome.

FS2- Y6 Open Swim Sessions & Galas

20 - 30 April 2026

Please see year group pages for full information.

Year 1 – Monday 27 April 2026

L1: 1B 10:15–10:45
L2: 1M 10:50–11:20
L3: 1A 11:25-11:55

FS2 – Thursday 30 April 2026

L1: M 8:45 – 9:15
L2: R 9:20 – 9:50
L3: PW 9:55 – 10:25

Year 2 – Thursday 30 April 2026

L1: 2P & 2W 10:40–11:10
L2: 2AL 11:15–11:45

Year 3 - Tuesday 28 April from 10:10-12:10

Year 4 - Sunday 26 April from 8-9:30am

Year 5 - Wednesday 29 April from 10:15-12:10pm

Year 6 - Monday 20 April from 8-9:30am

Health Centre

Breakfast is important

We’ve noticed that some students are arriving at school without having had breakfast or feeling fully prepared for the day. A healthy breakfast and good hydration are really important for children’s focus, energy levels and overall well being throughout the school day. Even something small in the morning can make a big difference to concentration, mood and participation in lessons. We would really appreciate your support in helping children start their day well.

Swimming lesson sign up for Term 3

We are now taking registrations for our BSM swimming lessons (both children and adults) in Term 3

Swimming lesson dates: 26th April – 25th June

If you are interested in signing up, you can book your place using the link below:

https://uk.gomotionapp.com/team/bsmuscat/page/home

Go to the Booking section
Choose your preferred session
Complete your booking

Please note: the system works best on a laptop or desktop.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the swimming team (learntoswim@britishschoolmuscat.com).

BSM is OUTSTANDING!

We are absolutely delighted to share the results of our recent British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection. The inspection team has officially rated British School Muscat as an Outstanding school. This is the highest possible grade and a testament to the hard work of our dedicated staff, our wonderful students, and your continued support as parents.

“British School Muscat is an outstanding school and provides an outstanding quality of education”.

Key highlights from the report include:

Academic excellence: Attainment and progress in English, mathematics, and science were all judged to be outstanding across all phases of the school.
Exceptional teaching: The quality of teaching, learning, and assessment was found to be outstanding, enabling our pupils to become "confident, capable, and reflective learners".
Student wellbeing: The welfare, health, and safety of our pupils are outstanding, providing an "exceptionally safe, caring, and well-organized environment".
Extensive extra-curricular programme: “The extremely high levels of pupils' engagement in the extensive extra-curricular programme from Year 1 to Year 13 is an outstanding feature of the school.”
Exemplary behaviour and attitudes: “Behaviour and attitudes are exemplary. Pupils are polite, respectful and demonstrate consistently positive attitudes to learning.”

Please take a moment to read the full report, which is now published on our website.

BSM School Fees for 2026 / 2027

Please read this letter (link below) from the Chairman of the Board of Governors detailing the tuition fees for the next academic year. As a not-for-profit school, all income is entirely reinvested in the provision of education at BSM.

BSM School Fees Announcement.

Cultural Day and Cultural Fair

Thursday 23 April 2026 - NEW DATE

Primary students will take part in a variety of activities on the day and will also have the opportunity to purchase food and goods at a special sale. All funds raised will go to BSM’s chosen charities for this year.

We encourage students to wear clothing that represents their country (or countries) or the colours of their national flag(s) on the day.

Please send your child into school with some money for purchases:

KS2 we recommend no more than OMR 3 -5
KS1 are allowed to bring up to OMR 3

Parents are also welcome to join us in the sports halls from 2-4pm. (During the day access to the school will be restricted to only those parents running a stall)

All access to the Sports Hall will be through the bottom gate. Please note there will be no access via the Main entrance/top car park at any time. Parking will be available after 2:15pm in the bottom car park (limited spaces), or outside school on nearby streets (Way 1947, 1949 and 1950).

All visitors will be required to sign in as they arrive (at the Sports Centre Entrance) so please bring your red lanyard to save time. For visiting family members, yellow lanyards will be available as they sign in.

We are looking forward to seeing our community come together to celebrate the diverse cultures that make BSM so special.

Summer Term ECAs

Start on Sunday 19 April 2026

Allocations for next term's activities have been emailed to all parents. ECAs will start on the first day of term, Sunday 19 April, and run until Thursday 25 June 2026. If you have any questions, please see our ECA site.

First Day of Summer Term

Sunday 19 April 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming students back to school after the break, on Sunday 19 April. ECAs will start on the first day of term.

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