BULLETIN No.15

Upcoming Dates
 

 
General
 
Health Week Presentations
We are delighted to share the recordings of two virtual presentations that were delivered in Spanish during Health Week:
 
“Vaping y sus efectos en la salud física de los jovenes”
“Dispositivos electrónicos en la adolescencia”
 
Exit Procedures
We would like to respectfully ask all parents who pick up their children by car, at either 2pm or 3pm each day, to please ensure that they respect our queuing procedures at the entrance to the school.  Parents are asked to form a single queue from the direction of Tobias Bolanos Airport (East) and not cut in line by turning left from the main road to enter the front entrance to the School.
 
Early Years and Primary
 
Photography Contest
Do you remember the Reading Together photo contest to celebrate Book Week? We already have winners! Click on the following link and you will find out. Many thanks to everyone for your participation, creativity, and effort. We hope that next year will be as good as this one. This week we are voting to choose the Best Comic and the Best Drawing from the ‘what I like most about my favourite book’ contest… we will have news soon
 
Workshop – Staying Safe Online
During Health Week, our Year 5 students participated in an engaging workshop focused on staying safe while using social media and electronic devices. Led by an external guest speaker and a professional psychologist, the session aimed to empower students to make safe, respectful, and informed choices when navigating the digital world. As part of our ongoing commitment to student wellbeing, the workshop addressed key topics such as privacy, responsible device use, online interactions, and how to respond to inappropriate content. Students left the session with greater awareness and practical strategies to protect themselves in the digital age. Photo / Photo
 
Secondary
 
Volleyball Victory
Congratulations to our Senior Girls Volleyball Team (Naima Álvarez – Year 7, Claudia Rosabal – Year 7, Eynath Lanzas – Year 7, Diana Ramírez – Year 7, Mariana Cerdas – Year 8, Hae Yoon Min – Year 8, Verónica Delgado – Year 8, and Isabella Jiménez – Year 9) on defeating the Humboldt by a score of 2 – 1 in their match last week.
 
Badminton Success
Last week the following students competed at Colegio Victoria’s sports festival: Mattia Rojas (Year 10), Kevin Zheng (Year 10), Jonathan Chin (Year 10), Thomas Zawacki (Year 9) and Johnny Wu (Year 7). Congratulations to all and in particular to Johnny Wu for coming runner up in the U15 category.
 
National Honour Society
This year’s application process into the National Honour Society is now open. If a student wants to join the group they need to fill out the following form – Application Form. This form requires each applicant to confirm that two teachers support their candidacy by completing a recommendation form. Also, the candidate must be an honour roll student to join.
 
Students that are accepted into the NHS Chapter at BSCR will not only form part of a distinguished group of students recognized internationally, but will take part in team building, leadership and community-oriented projects. The application process runs from May 13^th to May 27^th with the Induction Ceremony being held in the second week of June (tentatively June 13^th).
 
SAT (for Year 11 and 12 students)
This year’s next SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) will take place on Saturday, the 7th of June.  The British School of Costa Rica will  serve as a test centre on this date. The registration deadline is Thursday, May 22nd.  The test fee is $111, payable online. For more information on 2025 test dates and deadlines, please visit the International SAT Dates.
 
The SAT is a standardized test administered by The College Board. Many universities worldwide, particularly in the United States, consider it either a requirement or an optional part of the application process.  The SAT is now digital, and students are allowed to use their own computers or tablets. For practice and preparation resources, please visit the SAT Practice and Preparation Information. Khan Academy is an excellent free resource for SAT preparation. We recommend that students registering for the first time, schedule a meeting with Ana Lourdes Baumgartner, University Counsellor, to complete the process. If you have any questions, please contact Ana Lourdes at abaumgartner@bscr.ed.cr.
 
Humboldt School Model United Nations
Last weekend, 12 students from the BSCR Model United Nations Club participated in the Humboldt Model United Nations. The delegation received several recognitions:
 
Honourable Mention:             Paulina Van Grieken Robert (Y9C) and Arturo Latuche  Araya (Y10C)
Verbal Mention:          Verónica Delgado Jiménez (Y8C) and  Isabella Jiménez Somarriba (Y9A)
 
We would also like to recognize the valuable participation of: Sofía Cordero Ibarra (Y8A), Judy Wu (Y8C), Sara Dokani Villalobos (Y8B), Stefano D’Arsie Cordero (Y9B), Constanza Donato Valenciano (Y9C), Matías Ugalde Rivas (Y9C), Emiliano Robalino Carmiol (Y9B) and Camila Vázquez Sandi (Y10 A) for representing us in this enriching experience.
 
STEAM Learning Adventure
We’re thrilled to invite students in Grades 7, 8, and 9 to learn about AN EPIC STEAM Learning Adventure—a 9-day immersive educational experience in Orlando that takes place across five world-class theme parks. This unique program brings STEAM industries to life through expert-led activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and real-world connections. Students are encouraged to attend an info session on Tuesday, June 11th, from 12:00–12:30 PM in the auditorium. This session will be conducted in English. A virtual parent meeting will follow on Wednesday, June 12th at 9:00 AM, most likely held in Spanish. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to discover more about a once-in-a-lifetime learning journey!