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Inside life at Thames British School
Daily life at our school is filled with amazing activities and events that bring our classrooms and playgrounds to life. Discover the most relevant news from Thames British School on this page.
February 2026
🎭✨ Carnival is coming to school! ✨🎭
Carnival is the perfect excuse to fill our school with colour, creativity and smiles. On this special day, learning comes together with fun:
👗 Children and staff in costumes
🎶 Music, games and activities in class
📸 Lots of moments to remember with friends
😊 A great opportunity to build confidence and celebrate our school community
We love seeing our students express themselves, use their imagination and enjoy a different kind of school day. Let’s make this Carnival a day full of joy, laughter and togetherness! 🎉
🌍✨ OAKMUN 2026
Our Secondary students have just returned from Barcelona, where they took part in the Three-Day Conference Experience OAKMUN 2026 from 11th–13th February.
This year, OAKMUN grew from a two-day to a three-day conference, allowing for deeper debate, stronger resolutions and more meaningful delegate engagement. OAKMUN 2026 also marks a historic milestone as the first edition to host schools from more than two countries, bringing together a truly diverse range of perspectives and cultures – much closer to the real environment of the United Nations.
By welcoming so many different voices, experiences and worldviews, OAKMUN 2026 became not just a simulation, but a genuine forum for global dialogue and diplomacy.
Well done to all our delegates – we are very proud of your achievements! 👏
🐉✨ Celebrating Chinese New Year at Thames British School! ✨🐉
This week, our Early Years and Primary students have been celebrating the Chinese New Year with great excitement and curiosity! 🏮🎊
Our classrooms have been filled with vibrant decorations, special assemblies, and the exploration of traditional customs that make this celebration so unique. From learning about the Chinese zodiac 🐍 to discovering the meaning behind red envelopes and lanterns 🧧🏮, our students have enjoyed every moment of this cultural journey.
It has been a wonderful opportunity to embrace diversity, broaden global awareness, and experience the richness of international traditions together 🌍❤️
Happy Chinese New Year to all our families celebrating! 🥳🐉
January 2026
🌍 Year 10 at the Natural History Museum! 🦕
Our Year 10 students from Thames British School visited the Natural History Museum in Madrid, where — guided by an expert — they learned about evolution and discovered both living and extinct animals.
They had the opportunity to take part in hands-on experiments and practical activities that helped bring their learning to life. At Thames British School, we believe that learning beyond the classroom is essential to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and connect theory with real-world experiences.
A fantastic day of discovery and learning! ✨
🤗 World Hug Day
Did you know that hugs can make a real difference? A simple hug can help us slow down our breathing, feel calmer, and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Hugs can also bring a sense of security and protection, strengthen our feeling of connection, and even boost self-esteem.
They’re often linked with the release of oxytocin (the “feel-good” hormone) and can help us feel more positive, grateful, and supported—perfect for strengthening our school community. 💙
On 21st January, we celebrated it by sharing kindness and warmth… one hug at a time!
🎓 Careers Week
Careers Week has been incredibly successful! We were delighted to welcome so many parents and experts who came in to share their professions and inspire our students.
From a yoga teacher to an anthropology and linguistics specialist, an Antarctic explorer, and professionals such as architects, engineers, robot programmers, and doctors (and many more!), our children loved discovering what different jobs involve.
Through these talks, students learned that every career has a story behind it — and that curiosity, effort and passion can lead you anywhere. Most importantly, they left feeling excited to dream big about the future and the possibilities ahead. 🌟
A huge thank you to all the parents who volunteered their time and made this week so meaningful for our pupils! 👏
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At Thames British School, we are proud to be an inclusive international school welcoming students from 1 to 18 years old. We accept applications throughout the year and support each family at every stage of the admissions process.
