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BHS Proud That 100% Achieve IB Diplomas
The Bermuda High School [BHS] today announced the results of its 2022 International Baccalaureate Diploma cohort. Head of School, Mrs. Linda Parker commented, “Our students have done a phenomenal job this year and we are so proud that 100% of them have achieved their IB Diplomas; this is well above the worldwide pass rate of 88.96%. This is the first... Read more of this article
BHS Students Celebrate ‘Round Square Day’
BHS Secondary students recently celebrated Round Square Day. A spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, March 23rd, BHS Secondary students celebrated Round Square Day, with a full day of activities for the first time since 2019. The theme of the day was ‘Blue Skies, Brave Conversations’ and was a chance for students to celebrate the Round Square... Read more of this article
Linda Parker To Retire From BHS In 2023
The Bermuda High School for Girls [BHS] has announced today [Nov 9] that Linda Parker, Head of School, is set to retire from BHS at the end of July 2023. In a letter to parents, she announced, “Next year will mark 20 years since I returned to my alma mater as Head of Secondary, before taking up my current role as Head of School. My time at BHS has... Read more of this article
BHS Announces 2020/2021 I/GCSE Cohort
The Bermuda High School [BHS] has announced the results of its 2020/2021 I/GCSE cohort, with the final grades awarded using the teachers’ predicted grades, and coursework that was moderated. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda High School [BHS] has announced the results of its 2020/2021 I/GCSE cohort. Due to Covid-19, no students were able to... Read more of this article
Students Show Appreciation To KEMH Staff
In order to show their appreciation to all the essential workers at the hospital, BHS students baked cookies, wrote letters and created drawings to “provide a much-needed pick-me-up for all the staff at KEMH.” A spokesperson said, “Last week, the Year 2 group at BHS decided they wanted to do something for all the essential workers... Read more of this article
‘She Leads’ Programme Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the “She Leads: A Real World Readiness Programme” for young women who have just completed their penultimate year of high school at Cedarbridge Academy, The Berkeley Institute or BHS. A spokesperson said, “BHS and HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited [HSBC] are pleased to announce that they are now accepting submissions... Read more of this article
Photos: BHS Students Thank Essential Workers
BHS students created ‘thank you cards’ for essential workers and they were delivered to locations including the Bermuda Hospital vaccination center, Soares’ Grocery, the Fire Station and more. A spokesperson said, “This week during their annual Round Square Day, Year 7 and 8 BHS students created thank you cards for essential workers... Read more of this article
BHS Finds Asbestos In Some Ceiling Tiles
Bermuda High School has “announced to staff and parents that ceiling tiles that have been in place for many decades in ten rooms in the Primary Department have been identified as containing 5-12% asbestos.” A spokesperson said, “The discovery was made when preparing work for an air-conditioning upgrade. Work was immediately suspended... Read more of this article
BHS Holiday Bazaar Cancelled Due To Covid-19
The BHS Holiday Bazaar planned for December 5th was “cancelled in an effort to keep the BHS community Covid free during the recent uptick in cases, however shoppers can now find all the vendor details online with links to their product websites.” A school spokesperson said, “We were extremely disappointed to make this decision, because... Read more of this article
Column: Innovative Approach, Collaborative Spirit
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] During the opening of the Bermuda High School for Girls’ Innovation Centre on Sunday, November 1, Mariette Savoie, the chairwoman of the school, said, “From the beginning, our vision was that this space would be shared with young people across Bermuda.” She went on to say, “I look forward to... Read more of this article
Virtual 3D Experience Of BHS Innovation Centre
Rego Sotheby’s International Realty partnered with BHS to support the official opening of the Innovation Centre, through “utilizing intuitive technology to provide a unique and immersive experience to donors and supporters around the world.” The Centre includes five Science Labs, two Computer Science and Robotics Labs, a Digital Media... Read more of this article
Photos, Video: BHS Open New Innovation Centre
[Updated with video] BHS held the official opening ceremony and ribbon cutting for their new Innovation Centre, Arts Wing & Theatre, which includes five Science Labs, two Computer Science and Robotics Labs, a Digital Media Studio, Fine Arts Studios, Recording Studio, Dance Studio and more. The school noted the multi-million dollar facility will... Read more of this article
Students Excel In Public Speaking Competition
The finals for the International Independent School Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC] were held on Sunday, October 25th, with four students from Bermuda performing in After Dinner Speaking, Persuasive Speaking, and Dramatic Interpretation. The competition was due to be hosted by the Mulgrave School in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, but, due... Read more of this article
BHS Announce 2019/2020 International Grades
The Bermuda High School [BHS] announced the results of its 2020 International Baccalaureate Diploma and I/GCSE cohort. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda High School [BHS] has announced the results of its 2020 International Baccalaureate Diploma and I/GCSE cohort. Due to COVID-19, no students were able to sit their final exams. The final grades in... Read more of this article
Covid-19: No IB Exams At BHS This Year
The Bermuda High School [BHS] announced that the IB examinations will not be held this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “BHS has announced to students, parents, and staff that the IB examinations due to take place between April 30th and May 22nd, will not be held this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A formal letter from... Read more of this article
Students Visit NASA Space Center In Houston
For five days over the February break, eleven BHS middle school students had the experience of a lifetime, spending time at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where they learned about space exploration and met with astronauts. The trip was part of a Visions in Education initiative ‘STEM Sisters,’ which is a challenging... Read more of this article