Listicle: The 100 greatest novels of all time
At Waypoints, we are big fans of reading and reading lists! Earlier this month, we were trawling the papers and stumbled on The Telegraph’s list of the 100 greatest novels of all time. Enjoy rummaging through the titles and find a classic you’ve always wanted to get your teeth into! 100. The Lord of the Rings […]
Avoiding a repeat of the 2020 Exam Grading Debacle
Controversial grading systems led to widespread anger and spectacular U-turns in last summer’s GCSE, A level and IB exams. Amid protests from students, teachers and opposition parties, there were concerns over why computer algorithms were dictating final results. Criticism ranged from the artificial inflation of grades to many children from disadvantaged backgrounds being unfairly penalised […]
BESSA’s February Newsletter
In this edition:~ Happy Lunar New Year as we usher in the Year of the Ox!~ The UK government’s Covid guidance and re-opening of schools & universities~ Pre-flight, quarantine and Test-To-Release requirements for travellers arriving in the UK~ University destinations of BESSA schools~ “Ask The Head” webinars with Wycombe Abbey, Cheltenham College and Tonbridge School~ […]
BESSA’s January Newsletter
In this edition,~ BESSA launches its “Ask the Head” series, interviewing top UK School Heads at Radley, Headington and St Swithun’s~ Advice from Keystone Tutors about how to prepare for summer exams 2021~ Shrewsbury School wins Independent School of the Year~ A levels versus the International Baccalaureate at Sedbergh School~ Bishops Stortford College’s 11th annual […]
Opportunities in education arising out of the pandemic
In an article published by Absolutely Education, BESSA’s founder Stephanie Cheah discovers opportunities in education that have arisen out of the Covid-19 pandemic situation The world today is facing one its biggest public health risks with a severe impact on education that simply cannot be ignored. By April 2020, the flames of the pandemic wildfire […]
Summer Reading Lists
Why not use the last two weeks of the summer catching up on some reading? If you need inspiration on what to read, here are lists of popular books being recommended by schools in the UK: Happy Reading!
BESSA Live: Meet top UK boarding schools from the comfort of your home
BESSA has moved online! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to visit schools in the UK this June… all from the comfort of your home. BESSA Live: The Virtual Schools ShowSaturday 20th June, 3pm to 7pm Singapore timeFree Admission. Sign-up NOW at https://live.bessa.asia Live 1:1 with Admission Directors | Take Virtual Tours | Talks by Experts Ask all your […]
COVID Series: Top Ten Tips to Boost Your Immunity and Beat the Virus
Case studies are showing that Covid-19 can be spread by asymptomatic carriers through our communities without us even knowing. Without a vaccine or cure on the horizon any time soon, our immune system needs to be on top form to put up the best fight against the insidious pathogen. We reached out to Dr Jenna […]
COVID series: How will GCSEs and A levels in June 2020 be awarded?
Editor: This article was updated on 16 May 2020 with updated and more recent information. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) published guidance today as to how exam grades will be awarded following the cancellation of this year’s exams. For this summer’s awards, schools and colleges are being asked to provide centre assessment […]
COVID Series: Quarantine Diaries in Singapore
The father of a Singapore Coronavirus case kindly shared a real-life story of COVID-19 quarantine on social media. “Since Covid-19 is something new to us and it is spreading like wildfire, I thought it will benefit many by sharing what I have learnt from my personal experience. My son will be entering university in August. […]