What happens when BBS prefects talk about the school culture? Honestly, we don&#39;t even know, but we&#39;re about to find out together. Join us as we discuss recurring topics such as online learning, IGCSE stresses, mental health and so much more! Sit back and relax as we chat about everything, BBS on Break!

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From thrilling debates to wholesome snowball fights, The Harvard Model Congress experience is more than just the event itself. Join us today as we explore the dynamic fusion of diplomacy, debate and cultural exchange that took place on this trip. Hearing firsthand accounts from participants sharing their unforgettable moments, get ready to embark on a journey of discovery, inspiration and understanding of the transformative experience that is the HMCA Seoul trip.

The HMCA Seoul Experience | Ep 42

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The build up of anticipation on the days leading up to the trip. The excitement and speculation about the various destinations you would visit. And the frenzied packing of luggage on the night before the excursion. Join us today as we review the contagious joy of the field trips! In this episode, we discuss the essence of those unforgettable moments and memories we make on these journeys. From the cultural treasures of Yogyakarta to the scenic wonders of Bandung, tune in as we explore the variety of experiences that make up the beloved field trips.

Field trips | Ep 41

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From Valentine&#39;s Day to Halloween, festivals and holidays play an integral part in celebrating cultural diversity in schools worldwide. These events open up a window to various traditions, fostering an open environment welcome to all. Today we discuss the various ways in which BBS integrates these various celebrations into the daily school routine, highlighting the necessity of the festive spirit in nurturing and developing a healthy school environment with a few special guests — the other BBS campuses!

The Festive Spirit | Ep 40

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From the nervous excitement of orientation week to the unique blend of emotions that we experience walking across those unfamiliar hallways, I’m sure all of us still remember entering Secondary 1. All those expectations, fears and goals for the upcoming academic year engraved at the back of our mind, it&#39;s an experience we all share. So join us as we introduce to you the newest members to our community, the latest addition to our cohort — the new Secondary 1s!

New Beginnings: The Secondary 1s of 2023 | Ep 39

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Students spend around 7 hours a day in school doing studying and it can be pretty boring, but we can&#39;t forget that the one who’s supervising you and grading all your works are teachers. We may spend a lot of time doing a lot of work, but the one who’s been spending all their time making all these works and checking them are your teachers. They do, the insurmountable amount of things that they do, for you. Sure, one may feel like that isn’t too much, but what about the perspective of someone who&#39;s been in both worlds? Join us as we delve deep into the experiences of our Student Teachers, their experiences, philosophies and invaluable lessons that they’ve learnt. From personal anecdotes to inspirational moments, we’ll be sure to uncover all the details and get an in-depth understanding of the role they play.

Best of Both Worlds — Student Teachers’ Interview | Ep 38

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SGLC. The union of the 6 BBS campuses. The annual conference where student leaders from BBS campuses nationwide meetup to get to know each other and work together, exploring new ideas, prospects and methods of inducing the further growth to the BBS community. Today we will be uncovering the dynamic world of the Student Global Leaders Conference. Its intricacies, planning and overall event. So turn on your headphones and ready your spotify cause this one’s gonna be one hell of a ride.

The Key to Become a Student Leader | Ep 37

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Whether you are a highschool student or someone moving to middle school, taking your first steps into a new world can be pretty frustrating. From navigating unfamiliar hallways to making new friends, adapting to a new school can be a pretty daunting task. New syllabuses, new teaching styles, new academic demands—going to a new school is not a simple task. Today we explore the full spectrum of emotions and experiences that new students can encounter. Whether you&#39;re a regular student or one that&#39;s moving to a new school, join us as we deep dive into the intricacies of the New students’ experiences.

New School, New Adventure | Ep 36

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Moving from Secondary to JC, a difficult yet in a certain way exciting challenge that many of the students in BBS face. From educational shifts to emotional adjustments and shifts in social dynamics, these are but a few of the many changes that will come about. But how does it all work? How does it affect you, and what steps should you take to thrive in this transition? Join us now as we embark on a journey, unravelling the various aspects of this significant change and offering you an inside perspective and some practical insight by our seniors.

Embarking on a new JC journey | Ep 35

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From Reach Cambridge to the World Scholar’s cup – your passport to academic adventures! But are they really worth all that money and effort? Picture this: vibrant lectures, newfound friendships, and personal growth soaring to new heights in the heart of historic Cambridge. That&#39;s Reach Cambridge for you! We&#39;ve got front-row seats to the action, as students spill the beans on their awe-inspiring experiences. But that&#39;s not all, folks! Hold on tight as we jet-set to the global stage of the World Scholars Cup. Debates that spark lightning, challenges that ignite creativity, and cultural exchanges that will leave you breathless! It&#39;s like no academic competition you&#39;ve ever seen.

From Events to Memories: WSC and Reach Cambridge Experience | Ep 34

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Choosing and getting into the university of your dreams is quite the arduous task. There are so many questions that you need to answer first before deciding and being accepted is another obstacle of itself. Luckily, in today&#39;s episode, we have Deasy, and Andra, a mentor from ALL-in Eduspace, an independent university consultant who specializes in university admission mentoring for high school students to get into their best-fit universities. They will discuss about how activities outside of school can help you get into the universities of your dreams. What are you waiting for? Let&#39;s go all in and tune in to this vital episode of BBS on Break!

How do you get into the university of your dreams? (Partnership with ALL-in Eduspace) | Ep 33

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It’s that time of the year again! Greeting loyal listeners, as this term grows to a close, the year’s most awaited event has come BBS Got Talent. With the theme of Hollywood Through The Ages, our very own students sing, dance and everything in between to showcase their talents in front of our whole student body with of course a little retro Hollywood twist. This week’s discussion will center around precisely that, what can be expected from this year’s show, what has been done so far and anything special in store perhaps? Feeling curious yet? Then click the play button below and join us on this week’s episode of BBS on Break!

The Talents of BBS | Ep 32

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Greetings loyal listeners! How often have you wondered about the lives of people we see everyday yet their lives are shrouded in mystery, our teachers! What are their interests and hobbies? What do they do on the weekends? What is teaching like? So, join us for more such burning questions only on BBS on Break!

A Peek at a Teacher's Life | Ep 31

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Greetings loyal listeners! There’s something that can be deduced about everyone that too from something rather unusual, and what is that you might ask? Music taste of course! From sharing Spotify rewinds to listening to one song on repeat just because it’s that good! Music is something so common yet subjective to all of us, our student body certainly has a vast diversity of listeners, from hardcore K-pop stans to Taylor Swift (our lord and saviour herself) stans to The Weekend stans that have just the song to bop to in a car looking across the night sky. It’s no exaggeration that popular music these days extends to far beyond those mentioned here, so, what about you? What are some of your favourite artists and songs? Want to hear what some of ours are? Then click the play button below and join us on this week’s ep of BBS on Break!

Jammin' to Music | Ep 30

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Greetings loyal listeners! What are some of your favourite pastimes? An activity you could veritably spend hours doing, well, popular public opinion to the surprise of absolutely no one favors video games! From the thrill and adrenaline of Valorant and Call Of Duty to the strategy and planning behind League Of Legends and Genshin Impact to of course the long competitive matches in Mobile Legends, there is a game tending to every possible liking or interest. Want to find out what some of our most experienced gamers’ favorite games are? Then click on that play button below and join us on this week’s episode of BBS on Break!

The Gamers of our School | Ep 29

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Greetings loyal listeners! Have you been looking for a new delicacy to try out or are you searching for a new favorite restaurant? In this week, we will be discussing all kinds of food related topics and whether our speakers can actually cook for themselves. From eastern food such as the traditional Chinese dumpling to western food like the world-renowned pasta, we have it all! Hungry? Have a taste of this week&#39;s episode of BBS on Break!

Our Taste in Food | Ep 28

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Greetings loyal listeners! For this week, we have quite the treat for all of the otakus out there! Whether it be classics such as Naruto, One Piece and Pokemon or new series such as Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family and Demon Slayer, we discussed them all! (Not really) Tune in to hear whether your favorite anime was mentioned and some recommendations on this week&#39;s episode of BBS on Break!

What's the best anime? | Ep 27

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We’ve heard from so many familiar voices from the BBS PIK family so why don’t we reach out and talk to our fellow siblings over at the other campuses? In this episode, we’ll be hearing from students from different campuses and see how different they have it compared to us. Interested yet? If so, tune in into this episode of BBS on Break!

Three Worlds Colliding! | Ep 26

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Welcome back, loyal listeners! After a long and well deserved rest, I believe everyone has come back with fond memories of the places you’ve been to. From the tropics of Florida, to our backyard neighbor, the country from the future, Japan! So join us, as we sit back, relax and recount tales of adventure, wonder, and what travelling around the globe entails, this week on BBS on Break!

Holiday Experience | Ep 25

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With the rising tides of climate change, there has been a major shift in mindset. The shift towards an environment conscious approach to daily life and this green revolution has reached our very own BBS as well. Join us as we sit down with members of Rebirth, a local student initiative that aims to make a difference and further the cause of the environmental revolution, all on this ep of BBS on Break!

Let’s Save Our Planet | Ep 24

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Greek Gods and their famed tales have been a matter of discussion and speculation for centuries. So, today we have members from Olympus on our podcast, a school-news channel that might have their name sake in Olympian legends yet spread anything but. Olympus is a student-run channel that aims to spread up-to-date and accurate news all in a easy to digest way for the students. So, join us as we find out about their ambitions, motivations and many more on this ep of BBS On Break!

Entering the Gates Of Olympus | Ep 23

What happens when BBS prefects talk about the school culture? Honestly, we don't even know, but we're about to find out together. Join us as we discuss recurring topics such as online learning, IGCSE stresses, mental health and so much more! Sit back and relax as we chat about everything, BBS on Break!