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The FOBISIA Short Story Competition 2026, hosted by Dulwich College Shanghai, has once again highlighted the creativity and talent of students across our community. With a high standard of entries, judging was no easy task, with author Berlie Doherty selecting this year’s winners and runners up. Congratulations to all those recognised, and to every student who submitted their work. KS2 (Years 4–6) 1st Place – ‘Being Human’ by Shengxin, Haileybury Almaty 2nd Place – ‘The Final Question’ by Sarah, Taipei European School 3rd Place – ‘Being Human’ by Bowen, Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong KS3 (Years 7–9) 1st Place – ‘Being Human’ by Akeisha, Taipei European School 2nd Place – ‘Being Human’ by Melody, PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - Tanjung Bungah 3rd Place – ‘Being Human’ by Maegan, elc International School KS4 & 5 (Years 10–13) 1st Place – ‘Feeling Human’ by Chandana, Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong 2nd Place – ‘Being Human’ by Kai, British International School, Phuket 3rd Place – ‘The Art of Preservation’ by Reyna, Nexus International School (Singapore) We look forward to showcasing the winning stories in the Term 1 edition of The FOBISIAN. Thank you to Jonathan Booth and the team at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong for organising and hosting this year’s competition.

We are very pleased to welcome our new Affiliate Member Paperly! www.paperly.education #FOBISIA #fobisiaaffiliatemember #thefobisiafamily

Thank you to Amnuay Silpa School and to Diana Osagie💫for this event!

The 50th Edition of The FOBISIAN is out! Our 50th edition brings together highlights from recent activities and events, alongside news, articles and updates from FOBISIA. We hope you enjoy reading and catching up on all that’s been happening across the community. https://lnkd.in/gPKGpFPS #FOBISIA #thefobisian #fobisiaevents

FOBISIA Leadership Conference 2026 Registrations are open for the 33rd FOBISIA Leadership Conference, taking place from 13-15 November 2026 in Bangkok. This year’s conference will bring together leaders from across the FOBISIA Community to connect, share insights and focus on the theme Leading with Purpose in a Human-Centred World. Register now to join us in Bangkok. https://lnkd.in/ggW8vbF4 #FOBISIA #FOBISIALeadership2026 #LeadingWithPurpose

Join us for the FOBISIA Member School Webinar Series, hosted by Taipei European School. This webinar will discuss '5 tips to improve your teaching of story writing.' 📅 Tuesday, 5 May 2026 🕒 3 PM ICT For more details and to register, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/3PatcqC #FOBISIA #FOBISIAWebinar #fobisiacpd #webinar

The FOBISIA Business Conference 2026 brought together our community for 2.5 days of learning, collaboration and connection. Organised and hosted by TEEMS Global and King's College International School Bangkok, the conference offered a full programme of workshops, keynotes, panels and round tables, alongside many opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the FOBISIA community. A highlight was the morning hosted at King’s, and we are grateful for their warm hospitality. We were pleased to hear from an outstanding line-up of keynote speakers, including Ian Ward, Dr. Michael Johnston, John Gwyn Jones MBE, Alexandra Pak, Chris Sammons, Sami Yosef, and Sarah Raffray, whose insights added real value to the programme. Our thanks go to all workshop presenters and panellists for sharing their expertise, and to our Headline Partner, LawtonAsia Insurance Brokers, our Featured Partners, zenda and British Council Thailand, and all of our Exhibitor Partners for their support. Finally, thank you to all delegates who joined us and contributed to making this such a valuable and engaging conference.

FOBISIA PE & Sport Conference 2026 - Registration now open Registration is now open for the FOBISIA PE & Sport Conference 2026, hosted by Wellington College International Shanghai. Taking place from 10–12 September 2026, this conference will bring together PE & Sport community to connect, share insights and explore approaches to sport and physical education. The programme will include a series of thought-provoking keynotes, with a focus on areas such as Long Term Athlete Development and Leadership, equipping delegates with practical tools to support both students and their own professional practice. 📅 Dates: 10–12 September 2026 📍 Host: Wellington College International Shanghai Registration details have been shared to our PE & Sport Leads at Member Schools, and on FOBISIA Connect. Headline Sponsor Tsunami Sport Ltd.

Thank you to everyone that attended and contributed to the 'Developing Independent Learners' eJAWS last week. Jerudong International School

Still time to register for tomorrow's webinar from Raeco: "The library is more than books, it’s the brand of your school. It’s where you take parents, where students feel a sense of belonging, and where learning truly comes to life. In this practical and inspiring webinar, we’ll share easy, cost-effective strategies to transform your library into a vibrant hub for students, parents, and teachers. Whether you’re working with a big budget or none at all, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to boost engagement and bring your library to the centre of school life - where it belongs."